Chapter 108 Discharged from the Hospital and Going Home
Having watched countless palace dramas and wealthy family dramas in her past life, Yun Xia stepped forward and handed her a cup of warm water with a few drops of green liquid added. She whispered, "Aunt Liu, calling the police now will at most catch the person who drugged you. If there's a mastermind behind it all, wouldn't that be alerting them? It's all about profit and personal feelings. Think about it carefully. Who did A-Chen block? Or who would resent a newborn child?"
It's more likely that Ah Chen was blocking the way, rather than her making a move.
The Li family has had only one son for three generations, and their immense wealth is only represented by Li Chen. Could he be a business rival?
No, if that were the case, wouldn't it have been simpler to just wipe out the entire family of three? Liu Yunjuan shook her head slightly, denying this possibility, and secretly decided to use her family's influence to find out the mastermind behind the murder.
After figuring it out, she gulped down the water in her glass, ran to the sink, and frantically rinsed her mouth. Finally, she tidied her hair, makeup, and clothes, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth, and returned to her gentle and beautiful self.
"Xiaxia, you're right. We can't tell anyone about this yet. If anyone asks, we'll just say we got a stomachache from eating ice cream, okay?"
She was very thoughtful; before eating the cream cake, the two of them did eat ice cream. Yunxia nodded slightly in agreement.
Back in the ward, Ah Chen helped the woman sit down and asked worriedly, "Mom, are you feeling better? Should we call the doctor for a full checkup?"
"No need, it's much better now. Xiaxia and I discussed it and guessed that it was because the ice cream this morning was too cold and irritated our stomachs."
After saying that, he rested for a while, took the cake out, and came back with a bunch of puzzles to give to Yunxia.
"Aunt Liu, this is... far too valuable?"
As if knowing the girl's unique personality, the puzzle she gave her wasn't the Disney princess set that most girls love, but rather a collection of famous paintings.
"It's not expensive at all. If you don't accept it, how can Ah Chen and I possibly keep eating here for free?"
Hearing her say that, Yunxia had no choice but to accept it. After chatting for a while, she heard a knock on the door outside and guessed that Aunt Wu had returned. She quickly opened the door to greet her.
"Oh, it smells so good! It's numbing and spicy, just like hot pot."
"The owner of the self-service kitchen taught me to call it Malatang. In my opinion, it's just a spicy version of a hot pot. But the smell alone makes my mouth water. Eating it in an air-conditioned room has a unique flavor."
While setting out the dishes, he glanced at the two patients and said helplessly, "However, Ah Chao and Ah Chen can't touch this dish. The doctor said that if they want to recover quickly, they can't eat raw, cold, or spicy food."
"Heh, I wasn't planning on eating it anyway!"
The boy's mouth was quite stubborn, but the way his throat moved up and down revealed his desire to eat.
Hearing the girl's mocking laughter, Jiang Chao, who had a stern face, raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a low voice, "Heh, if you eat too much spicy food, be careful you don't break out in big red pimples tomorrow morning."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yunjuan paused in her action of picking up a beef roll. Always concerned about her appearance, she didn't want to see anyone with a face full of acne.
"Sister Liu, don't listen to A-Chao's nonsense. He's just saying it's sour grapes because he can't have them. Come and try my cooking."
"Okay!"
The sliced meat was tender and soaked in spicy broth, which was very appetizing. However, given Jiang Chao's words, Liu Yunjuan did not dare to eat too much. After picking up a few pieces, she ate the other dishes.
Ah Chen ate his fill at the meal. Although he didn't feel refreshed and invigorated like he had before, he didn't vomit. Instead, he wanted to eat more and more, which made him very happy.
For the next two weeks, Liu and her son ate at Jiang Chao's hospital room. The family chef would bring them desserts, fruits, and nourishing soups every day. Liu Yunjuan would glance at them, happily accept them, and then turn around and pour them into the toilet, causing several blockages.
That day, after reviewing all of Jiang Chao's test results, Dr. Li said that he could be discharged from the hospital and go home to continue rehabilitation training. If there were no accidents, he would be able to run and jump like a normal person within six months. Wu Lifang was so excited that she burst into tears!
Upon hearing the news, Liu Yunjuan brought a ton of gifts to congratulate them. Seeing that they needed someone to book tickets, she quickly offered to do it.
The next day, at the hospital entrance, the group of people who had just finished their discharge procedures stared blankly at the extra-large, extended van in front of them.
"Aunt Liu, the train station isn't far away. We can just take a taxi there."
“That won’t do. Ah Chao is still using crutches, and besides… I haven’t booked a train ticket.”
Upon hearing this, Yunxia turned her head sharply, her eyes wide with surprise, and asked, "Aunt Liu, you wouldn't be thinking of... having us take this car back to Jiangcheng, would you?"
Good heavens, how much gas money will this cost?
The beautiful woman tucked a stray hair behind her ear, chuckled, and said, "Xiaxia, you're so clever! That's exactly what Auntie meant!"
"Sister Liu, no, no! We can take the train."
In Jiangcheng, you've never even heard of a car like this, let alone seen one. If you get it dirty or damaged, you can't afford to pay for it!
"Sister Wu, please don't refuse. The sleeper tickets for the train were booked in advance. If A-Chao gets injured while traveling the whole way, it could affect his leg's recovery, and that would be a lifelong problem!"
Since it concerned her own son, Wu Lifang had to take it seriously. After thinking it over, she nodded and got into the car, only then noticing that Ah Chen was also there.
"Hey, Ah Chen, could it be..."
"Yes, I'm going to Jiangcheng too. I heard there's a crape myrtle forest there with fresh air and a pleasant temperature, perfect for a vacation."
The car has three rows of seats. Jiang Chao sat in the last row. The space was huge, and he could stretch his legs out completely, or even lie down without any problem.
Sitting in such a luxurious car, Wu Lifang seemed very restrained. Yun Xia noticed her discomfort, handed her a handful of White Rabbit milk candies, and stared with her wet eyes, pretending to be at a loss, saying, "Aunt Wu, Xiaxia is a little scared to ride in such a nice car!"
"Hehe!" What a drama queen! Just a moment ago she was looking around with great curiosity.
"It's okay, you'll get used to it after sitting for a while!"
It's unclear whether this statement was meant to comfort the young girl or to comfort himself!
"Xiaxia, don't be afraid. This car isn't worth much. It's been sitting idle at home for ages and it's almost broken down. Xiao Zhang, let's drive!"
"Yes, Miss!"
After being briefed by Uncle Zhang, Yunxia immediately realized that the driver was also a former soldier who had received professional training. The fact that he addressed Liu Yunjuan as "Miss" indicated that his departure from the Liu family meant that this vacation was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.
Two days later, a particularly trendy extended limousine drove into Jiangcheng City. Pedestrians on the street who saw the car were all curious and wondered which important person was coming back to visit relatives.
Chaoyang Hotel has a nice environment, clean and tidy rooms, and good service, but it is still far from being a star-rated hotel.
Liu Yunjuan chose this place simply because it was recommended by Wu Lifang. Before finding a house, being introduced by an acquaintance made her feel more at ease.
"Lifang, tell the sisters, who are these people?"
Having worked in the hotel industry for many years, I've seen many wealthy and powerful people, but that car was the first I'd ever seen before. Coupled with the aloof and noble air of the Liu family mother and son, they were clearly from a wealthy family.
“I know him in Rongcheng. He’s a very nice person. Please, for my sake, take good care of him.”
"Don't worry, we're best buddies, we're like brothers."
After saying that, the hotel owner brought out a plate of cut fruit and personally delivered it to the new guest.
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