Where did you find out in Chapter 739?

Shen Congyao said, “In the capital, there are countless people who want to marry into the Sheng family, and there are many people who are more powerful than the Shen family. I once had this idea, but the Sheng family looked down on the Shen family. At that time, Miss Sheng also said that she did not want to get married for the time being, so the Sheng family never wanted Miss Sheng to get married.”

Shen Congyao looked at him silently.

Shen Congyao looked at Shen Boyan and said slowly, "However, a few days ago, the Sheng family sent someone over and said that Miss Sheng has taken a liking to you."

Shen Boyan's eyes remained calm and expressionless. "So?"

Does Sheng Yao like him?

Shen Boyan scoffed.

For people from families like theirs, arranged marriages are already commonplace.

Almost everyone's life is predetermined from birth; their value lies in using their lives to bring greater benefits to their families.

If you want to enjoy a prestigious status and a high-quality life, you have no choice but to comply.

Of course, one can also resist.

Take Shen Zhongting for example,

Shen Congyao had also arranged a marriage for Shen Zhongting, but at that time Shen Zhongting already had someone he liked.

Shen Congyao's solution was just like a scene from countless TV dramas.

He gave the girl some money so she could leave Shen Zhongting.

They gave Shen Zhongting two choices: either break up or sever all ties with the Shen family.

Shen Congyao believed that, given Shen Zhongting's personality, he would choose the former based on the interests of his family.

But to his surprise, Shen Zhongting chose the latter.

Unlike Shen Boyan, Shen Congyao still acknowledged him as his son, except that he didn't use the Shen family's money.

"The Sheng family's idea is to let you and Miss Sheng get to know each other first. After all, you haven't been in the capital for the past few years. Although Miss Sheng likes you, she is the only daughter of the Sheng family, and they have to be careful about her marriage."

Shen Congyao had already made arrangements for Shen Boyan in just a few words.

Shen Boyan had already understood the meaning behind his words.

What they said sounded noble, but in reality, the Sheng family didn't trust Shen Boyan and wanted to see if he was qualified to be with Sheng Yao by spending time with her.

“Boyan, if you can marry Miss Sheng, it will be a great help to our Shen family. We can’t afford to offend the Sheng family, so I hope you can perform well.”

Shen Boyan's hands were clenched tightly together at his sides.

A feeling of shame welled up inside me.

When he arranged the marriage for Shen Zhongting, at least they were well-matched in terms of social standing and status.

But when it came to him, not only did he want him to marry someone he didn't like, he even had to deliberately try to please her.

That's ridiculous.

As Shen Boyan came out of the study, Shen Congyao's butler came over. "Second Young Master, your room is still the same one. The Master specially had the furniture replaced and everything cleaned up a couple of days ago. You can rest assured."

Shen Boyan didn't say anything, but walked past him and headed towards the room.

Everything in the room was brand new. Shen Congyao was already certain that Shen Boyan would return.

Shen Boyan lay down on the bed without even taking off his shoes.

The room was dark, with the lights off, and the moon outside was obscured by thick, dark clouds, so no light could be seen.

It was oppressive and heavy.

Just like Shen Boyan's feelings at this moment.

This so-called home was no different from the cage that imprisoned him.

Qiao Xing originally planned to go straight to the hospital after leaving the airport.

But then I ran into someone at the airport.

Shi Yi.

Qiao Xing didn't recognize Shi Yi at the time. As he brushed past her, he heard her surprised voice.

"sister in law?"

Qiao Xing turned his head in confusion and was quite surprised to see Shi Yi.

When Shi Yi realized she hadn't mistaken the person, she became even more excited. "Sister-in-law, it really is you! I thought I was seeing things!"

Qiao Xing smiled at her. "Long time no see."

Just as Shi Yi was about to speak, she suddenly noticed Qiao Xing's stomach.

She blinked in surprise. "Sister-in-law, you're pregnant?"

Few people in the capital knew that Qiao Xing was pregnant, and Qiao Xing had no intention of telling anyone.

But Shi Yi caught her, and Qiao Xing knew she couldn't hide it anymore. She nodded, "Yes, almost six months."

Shi Yi looked at Qiao Xing's belly as if she had discovered a new continent, "It's been so long since we last met. I didn't expect that you would be a mother. It's amazing!"

Qiao Xing smiled but didn't say anything. It was basically impossible to hide her pregnancy now; her belly was so big, no one was stupid enough not to notice.

Shi Yi asked Qiao Xing, "Sister-in-law, did you come to Beijing to see Brother Qin Ce?"

Qiao Xing said, "He's been in Beijing for a while now, so I came to see him."

Shi Yi smiled and said, "You're pregnant, yet you've come all this way to see Brother Qin Ce. If he knew you were here, he would definitely be very happy, and his illness would get better."

Qiao Xing was taken aback.

How did Shi Yi know about Qin Ce's hospitalization?

As soon as Shi Yi finished speaking, she immediately realized that she had said the wrong thing, "That sister-in-law...didn't Brother Qin Ce tell you that he was sick?"

She quickly apologized, "Brother Qin Ce didn't tell you because he was afraid you'd worry. It's all my fault for blurting it out. I thought you already knew..."

Qiao Xing smiled slightly, "Even if you didn't say it, I knew about his hospitalization. I came to Beijing specifically to see him about this."

She just found it strange that Qin Ce never talked about his personal affairs with outsiders.

Even members of the Qin family rarely know anything about him unless Qin Ce reveals it himself.

How did Shi Yi know so much?

Qiao Xing then remembered to ask Shi Yi, "I haven't asked you why you're at the airport yet. Are you planning to go on a long trip?"

Shi Yi shook her head. "No, I'm here to see a friend off. She's flying abroad today."

"oh."

Xing Jiu has already brought the suitcase over.

Seeing this, Shi Yi hesitated for a moment before speaking to Qiao Xing, "Sister-in-law, if you're going to the hospital, can I go with you to see Brother Qin Ce?"

Before Qiao Xing could speak, Shi Yi quickly explained, "Don't misunderstand, sister-in-law. I just wanted to see Brother Qin Ce. I had a little misunderstanding with him last time, and I was afraid he wouldn't want to see me..."

The misunderstanding she was referring to was probably what we discussed on the phone earlier.

Logically speaking, Shi Yi and Qin Ce grew up together, and Qin Ce always had a cold attitude towards everyone.

But it's not to the point of truly disliking someone because of something.

Because he simply wouldn't take that kind of thing to heart.

If Qin Ce really didn't want to see him, then it must be because she said or did something that offended him.

But Shi Yi had already spoken to Qiao Xing, and she didn't know how to refuse, so she could only agree, "Okay."

Shi Yi's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, and she took Qiao Xing's arm, saying, "Sister-in-law, you're so kind."

At the hospital, Qin Ce was unaware that Qiao Xing was already on her way to Beijing.

The doctor is giving Qin Ce a routine check-up.

After the examination, the doctor exclaimed in amazement, "It's unbelievable! Usually, patients like Mr. Qin would need at least a month to be discharged from the hospital. I didn't expect Mr. Qin to recover so quickly. He was basically cured in just about ten days."

Han Yan asked from the side, "So doctor, when can he be discharged?"

The doctor said, "There are other tests to do later. If the results are all normal, you can be discharged tomorrow or the day after."

Qin Ce raised his hand to fasten the buttons on his hospital gown and let out a breath.

I can finally be discharged from the hospital.

The doctor gave a few more instructions and then left the ward.

Han Yan pulled up a chair and sat down. "Now that you're discharged, go back to Chongqing and rest for a few days. I'll take care of things here."

"Mm," Qin Ce replied.

Qin Ce opened his mouth, about to say something to Han Yan, when there was a knock on the door.

The ward door was not closed to begin with. Xing Jiu stood at the door and respectfully said to Han Yan and Qin Ce, "President Qin, President Han."

When Qin Ce and Han Yan saw Xing Jiu suddenly appear, they exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with surprise.

Then, almost simultaneously, the same thought appeared in both of their minds.

If Xing Jiu is here, does that mean Qiao Xing is here too?

Sure enough, the next second, Qiao Xing appeared at the door of the ward.

Of course, there's also Shi Yi.

Han Yan jumped up from his chair in a flash, looking at Qiao Xing who had suddenly appeared, somewhat surprised.

But after the initial surprise, I felt a little guilty.

After hiding it for so long, now look what's happened—they've come knocking on our door.

He and Qin Ce exchanged a quick glance.

Obviously, no one knew why Qiao Xing had suddenly arrived.

Han Yanxian reacted first, walked up to Qiao Xing and greeted her, "Qiao Xing, what brings you here? Come, come, have a seat."

Qiao Xing didn't sit down. From the moment she entered, her gaze was fixed on Qin Ce, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears.

He's lost a lot of weight since I last saw him two weeks ago.

Qin Ce saw the redness in her eyes and felt a mix of emotions, while also letting out a soft sigh in his heart.

It couldn't be hidden after all.

Shi Yi came over and eased the atmosphere in the ward.

“I met my sister-in-law at the airport. She said she wanted to come and see Brother Qin Ce, so I came with her.”

Han Yan chuckled awkwardly and said to Qiao Xing, "Look at you, you suddenly came over without telling us. I could have at least sent someone to pick you up."

Qiao Xing looked at Qin Ce, who was wearing a hospital gown. Although no obvious wounds were visible, he recalled the situation in the video.

Qiao Xing knew that he must have suffered a lot.

Are you feeling better?

Han Yan, standing to the side: "..."

Okay.

There's no place for him to speak here.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder; whatever misunderstandings or conflicts may arise, let them talk it out.

Han Yan tactfully gave Xing Jiu and Shi Yi a look.

Let them make some space for the young couple.

As soon as they came out of the ward, Han Yan asked Xing Jiu, "Why did you bring her here? Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on her?"

Xing Jiu had no words to express his suffering, "It was Madam herself who knew."

"How did you know that?"

Xing Jiu shook his head. "I don't know, but Madam found out and insisted on coming to the capital. My grandfather and I couldn't do anything about it."

Han Yan was puzzled. He had clearly suppressed the news. Apart from him, Grandpa Qin, and Xing Jiu, no one else knew about it.

Oh, and there's also Shi Yi.