Chapter 42 Embarrassing

Fu Shangluo's words almost brought Yun Zhaozhao to tears. She forced herself to say, "Brother Shangluo, I really don't feel any pain."

Fu Shangluo didn't speak, but just stared at her intently. Yun Zhaozhao looked away and said, "By the way, Brother Shangluo, I have something I want to ask you. Have you heard of the land reclamation project?"

The Fu family is pursuing a career in government; if such a major event were to occur, they would certainly hear about it.

Fu Shangluo thought for a moment and said, "I did hear about it a few years ago, but it seems the project didn't pass the review and was temporarily shelved. Why are you asking about this?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to ask about something."

Yun Zhaozhao was too ashamed to talk about her messy affair with Pei Jiuyan. Seeing that she was unwilling to talk about it, Fu Shangluo didn't ask any more questions and only said, "I'll call my dad and ask."

"Yes, thank you, Brother Shangluo."

"Why are you being so polite with me?"

Seeing that Yun Zhaozhao was alright, Fu Shangluo went outside to make a phone call.

Meanwhile, in another ward, Pei Jiuyan had just woken up.

"You're finally awake." Xing Shangye breathed a sigh of relief. "Hey bro, what were you doing? If the manager hadn't called us yesterday and we hadn't arrived in time, you'd be dead, okay?"

Pei Jiuyan's stomach problems stemmed from years ago. During those years, he had to support the Pei family, and even with the help of the Yun family, it was difficult. He could only drink excessively, as everyone enjoyed seeing the fall of a once-proud son of heaven, treating him like a monkey.

In order to secure projects and revitalize the Pei family, Pei Jiuyan had a very difficult time during those years.

In recent years, no one has dared to force him to drink anymore, and he has become the Ninth Master, feared by people in Beijing's social circles. Those who bullied him back then have all met with bad ends, which is why people in the circle are afraid of him.

Pei Jiuyan didn't say anything, but pulled off the IV tube and tried to get up. Xing Shangye quickly stopped her: "You have a stomach hemorrhage, are you really trying to kill yourself?"

"Zhao Zhao must be hungry, I'll go bring her some food."

Pei Jiuyan said in a deep voice.

Xing Shangye couldn't help but retort, "Now that you've thought about it, where were you all this time? I'm telling you, you already have the Yun family's little princess, why aren't you satisfied? Why are you still entangled with Wenshu?"

“No!” Pei Jiuyan said coldly, “I have never had any relationship with the document.”

Xing Shangye didn't tolerate him. "Don't yell at me. It's not just me saying this; everyone in the industry is saying it."

If he didn't know Pei Jiuyan's character, he would definitely think that his relationship with the scribe was shady.

Pei Jiuyan didn't explain further, his mind solely focused on seeing Yun Zhaozhao. Seeing that he couldn't stop her, Xing Shangye could only say, "You should calm down. She doesn't need you at all. The Zhou family and the Wen family are all there waiting. I went to check it out earlier, and wow, there were so many people bringing gifts and visiting her."

As it turns out, even though the Yun family is gone, Princess Yun is still a princess, at least within their circle.

Suddenly remembering something, he added a reminder:

"Oh, right, the Fu family is here too."

Pei Jiuyan's face darkened; Fu Shangluo was the person he feared most.

Seeing him like this, Xing Shangye also felt a little bad. He sighed and comforted him, "Brother, why don't we just give up? You and Yun Zhaozhao are really not a good match."

Pei Jiuyan is a deep thinker, and his mouth is like a sawed gourd; he is unwilling to tell anyone what he is thinking.

Yun Zhaozhao was pampered since childhood, so she was spoiled, had a bad temper, and needed to be coaxed.

When the two first got together, they weren't well-regarded by others, so it's surprising that they've lasted this long. However, now that Yun Zhaozhao is no longer willing to pursue him, it's time for their relationship to end.

From an outsider's perspective, it always seemed like the Yun family's little princess was chasing after Pei Jiuyan. Only a few of them knew that Pei Jiuyan's feelings for Yun Zhaozhao were no less intense than hers, it's just a pity...

Pei Jiuyan seemed not to hear Xing Shangye's words. He straightened his clothes and looked less disheveled. As he left, he said, "Yun Zhaozhao is my life. Without her, I can't live."

Therefore, he would never let go, even if it meant death.

In the hospital room, Fu Shangluo was peeling an apple for Yun Zhaozhao.

“I just asked my dad, and the government did mention a land reclamation project a few years ago, but it was indeed shelved later. Many people knew about it at the time, so it wasn’t a secret.”

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhaozhao understood. Since many people knew this, Wen's father might not have learned it from her own father.

Father is gone, and Wen's father is dead, so who else knows the truth about what happened back then?

Just as Yun Zhaozhao was pondering, the door to the ward was gently pushed open, and Pei Jiuyan walked in.

"Baby, are you hungry? Have something to eat."

As Pei Jiuyan spoke, he poured the soup out of the thermos without a care in the world. His expression was natural, as if the argument between the two of them yesterday was just an illusion.

Yun Zhaozhao didn't know how Pei Jiuyan could stand in front of her so naturally. He had been with her, the daughter of her enemy, for so many years, which was really unfair to her.

In front of Fu Shangluo, Yun Zhaozhao remained silent and simply turned her head away.

Not receiving a response from Yun Zhaozhao, Pei Jiuyan was not annoyed. He looked at Fu Shangluo, his gaze falling on the apple in the other's hand, and reached out to take it: "Thank you, Professor Fu, let me do it."

Fu Shangluo dodged his hand, glanced at Pei Jiuyan's face, and said coldly, "President Pei, you should take care of yourself first. You don't look well."

Pei Jiuyan's current state is not just not good, it's downright terrible.

His face was pale, and his eyes were dark circles; it was clear he was still recovering from a serious illness.

"No need for Young Master Fu to worry, I can take care of Zhaozhao without any problem."

Yun Zhaozhao originally didn't want to speak, but upon hearing this, she couldn't help but say, "Pei Jiuyan, go away, I really don't want to see you."

She didn't have Pei Jiuyan's thick skin and couldn't pretend nothing had happened; now all that was left between them was drama.

Pei Jiuyan, who had been chatting and laughing, swayed because of Yun Zhaozhao's words.

He knew that Yun Zhaozhao absolutely did not want to see him, and that coming here would only humiliate him. But he still came, afraid that if he wasn't careful, his treasure would be stolen.

Staying any longer would only make him a laughingstock. He didn't care how much he lost face in front of Yun Zhaozhao, but he absolutely couldn't lose face in front of Fu Shangluo.

He forced himself to say, "Baby, you should rest well. I'll come over later."

His words naturally went unanswered, and he could only leave dejectedly, leaving the ward quiet.

Yun Zhaozhao felt somewhat embarrassed; she hadn't wanted Fu Shangluo to see this.

"Zhaozhao, is there anything Shangluo can help you with?"

Fu Shangluo asked.