"Mom, why would I lie to you?"

He explained helplessly, "I don't like Xia Kexing at all, how could I possibly be with her?"

"The photo I took happened to be of me and her chatting."

Xia Kexing covered her swollen cheek, feeling wronged and sad. "Auntie, I really have nothing to do with President Pei."

Meng Yan didn't listen to her explanation at all and immediately started beating her.

Seeing her colleagues speaking up for Xia Kexing, Meng Yan frowned and awkwardly cleared her throat, "It's all because I was so worried about you!"

She glared at Xia Kexing and said sarcastically, "Women these days are not so simple-minded."

"Okay, Mom, don't think about it so much."

Pei Zhao quickly advised Meng Yan to leave, otherwise she would really become a laughing stock.

Meng Yan still gave Pei Zhao a few words of advice, telling him not to date disreputable women.

After Meng Yan left, Pei Zhao apologized to Xia Kexing with a face full of remorse, "It's all my fault for not explaining things to my mother in time."

"sorry."

Pei Zhao frowned, feeling uneasy as he looked at Xia Kexing's swollen face.

He took a bank card out of his wallet and put it in her hand, saying, "You can spend the money in this bank however you like. The password is six ones."

Xia Kexing hurriedly returned the bank card to her and withdrew her hand, saying, "I can't take your money."

"But the injury on your face..."

Pei Zhao looked worried; a clear five-finger handprint was visible on her cheek, indicating how hard the slap had been.

He put the bank card back into Xia Kexing's hand, saying, "Just take it. It was my mother who was in the wrong."

"No!"

Xia Kexing raised her voice, startling Pei Zhao.

She bit her lower lip, shoved the card back into his hand, and looked embarrassed. "I don't want your card, and I don't need your apology!"

She didn't want Pei Zhao to misunderstand that she loved money.

Her affection for Pei Zhao was genuine, not because of his family background or money.

"Give me your phone." Pei Zhao held out his hand.

Xia Kexing was a little confused, but in the end she obediently handed him the phone.

"If you need anything, just call me."

He smiled slightly, entered the phone number, and handed the phone back to her.

Then he waved to Xia Kexing and strode away from the company.

Watching his departing figure, Xia Kexing felt somewhat dazed, as if she were dreaming.

After the farce ended, Xia Kexing covered her swollen face, a smile on her face, and followed her colleagues into the elevator.

Ni An leaned close to Ming Yao's ear and whispered, "Xia Kexing definitely likes President Pei."

Mingyao has no time for gossip right now; her mind is full of things from her past life.

In their previous life, Pei Zhao and Xia Kexing should have already been together by this time, but in this life, they haven't developed a romantic relationship yet.

Will they get back together?

Mingyao had no idea.

On Saturday morning, Mingyao arrived at the apartment to wait for Su Qiqiang.

Today, Mingyao made a promise to visit her mother in the hospital. While she breathed a sigh of relief, her mood became even heavier.

Su Qiqiang's agreement to let her visit her mother in the hospital proves that she has gained Su Qiqiang's trust.

However, getting Mom to recover under Su Qiqiang's watchful eye is undoubtedly difficult.

"It seems you really want to see your mother."

Just as Mingyao was lost in thought, a mocking voice came from behind her.

Mingyao met Su Qiqiang's probing gaze without flinching and said frankly, "My mother is not in good health, and I am very worried about her, which is why I am eager to see her."

"Dad, how is Mom now?"

Su Qiqiang said coldly, "It's always been the same."

"It's the same as always," Mingyao thought to herself, clenching her fists involuntarily.

In order to coerce her into being with Pei Siyu in place of Su Xueya, Su Qiqiang had no choice but to find a way to keep Ming Suqin alive.

She was too foolish in her past life, believing Su Qiqiang's words, and only realized the truth when it was too late.

After getting into the car, Mingyao felt a sinister gaze.

She looked up, following her instincts, and saw Su Xueya on the second floor of the apartment.

Meeting her angry gaze, Mingyao smiled and waved at her.

Nanchuan Hospital.

Ming Suqin lay on the hospital bed with her eyes closed, her thin face pale with illness, and her body covered with tubes.

In her memory, Ming Suqin was plump, gentle, and always had a smile on her face. But now she was thin and lifeless, like a rag doll.

Mingyao forced back her tears and walked to the bedside. A sharp pain shot through her heart, as if a dagger had pierced her chest.

She carefully grasped Ming Suqin's withered hand, and said in a choked voice, "Dad, I want to be alone with Mom for a while."

"good."

Upon hearing the door close, Mingyao could no longer hold back her tears and they began to fall.

She knelt by the bed, sobbing uncontrollably, "Mom, you have to get better."

"I will do everything I can to get you out of the hospital!"

Mingyao held Ming Suqin's hand tightly, her eyes blurry with tears.

She had so much to say, but those words stuck in her throat, and she couldn't bring herself to say them.

An hour passed quickly, and Su Qiqiang opened the door, urging, "It's time to go."

Mingyao walked out of the ward, turning back every few steps, her eyes swollen from crying.

"alright."

Su Qiqiang stood in front of the ward door and said, "As long as you behave and do good deeds as I ask, you'll have plenty of time to visit your mother."

Mingyao wiped away the tears on her cheeks, looked at Su Qiqiang earnestly, and nodded vigorously, "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely do my best!"

Su Qiqiang smiled with satisfaction.

This is the effect Mingyao wanted.

“Dad,” she asked tentatively, fidgeting with her fingers, “could you find someone to take care of Mom?”

Su Qiqiang frowned, his expression changing: "Mingyao, do you have the right to make demands?"

Mingyao seemed to be greatly frightened and hurriedly explained, "Dad, I dare not make any demands."

She bit her lip, her eyes reddening, and murmured, "I just want my mother to be taken better care of."

"Dad, don't worry, I will win Pei Siyu's heart as soon as possible and get pregnant with her child!"

Her eyes were earnest, her tone sincere, and she seemed very genuine.

Su Qiqiang's eyes crinkled into a smile, "It's good that you have determination, but I need to see results."

Mingyao immediately smiled with joy, her tear-filled eyes shining brightly, "Dad, I'll let you see the results as soon as possible!"

"Very good." Su Qiqiang nodded in satisfaction. "A good child is one who listens."

After leaving the hospital, Su Qiqiang had other things to do and told Mingyao to go home by herself.

As Mingyao watched Su Qiqiang's retreating figure, her gaze gradually turned cold.

She returned to the hospital and found two more bodyguards outside Ming Suqin's ward.

No one except doctors can go in.

A chill crept into Mingyao's eyes, her lips twitched slightly, and a mocking smile appeared on her face.

No wonder Su Qiqiang left first; it was so that she could return and find the bodyguard.

What a brilliant plan!