In the somewhat deserted parking lot of the hospital, Zhou Yanchen and Shen Qingli were immersed in a complicated conversation. The atmosphere was subtle and solemn.
Suddenly, a familiar voice broke the silence, and the two of them subconsciously turned their heads to look at the source of the sound.
They saw Pei Xiao, standing not far from them, with an upright posture and a concerned look on his face.
Pei Xiao's sight fell precisely on the two of them. Being so sharp-sighted, he immediately noticed something strange about Zhou Yanchen.
This business elite, who usually keeps his emotions to himself, actually had tears in his eyes at this moment, and Pei Xiao was suddenly filled with doubts.
He wondered to himself, what exactly was the relationship between Zhou Yanchen and Dr. Shen?
Pei Xiao would find it hard to believe if someone said that the two of them had no connection.
The atmosphere between Zhou Yanchen and Shen Qingli at this moment was obviously extraordinary.
"Do you... know each other?" Pei Xiao asked, trying to keep his tone calm, neither too anxious nor pretending to be indifferent, expressing his doubts just right.
The moment Shen Qingli saw Pei Xiao, her heart suddenly tensed up and her expression instantly became flustered.
She consciously didn't want Pei Xiao to know the complicated and unspeakable relationship between her and Zhou Yanchen.
This panic was not due to guilt for hiding something from Pei Xiao, but because she knew very well that once this relationship was revealed, many things would be beyond her control.
But fate always seems to like playing jokes. The entanglement between her and Zhou Yanchen is always being pulled together by accidental encounters.
Zhou Yanchen naturally also keenly noticed Pei Xiao's appearance and the fleeting tension on Shen Qingli's face.
His heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and a feeling of discomfort spread in his heart.
But he was a man with a long history in the business world, so he quickly calmed down and returned to his usual calm demeanor.
He calmly put his arm around Shen Qingli's shoulders. His seemingly intimate gesture actually concealed his persistence and reluctance to this relationship. "Dr. Shen and I have known each other for a long time."
His tone was calm, yet it seemed as if he was announcing something to Pei Xiao.
Pei Xiao looked at Zhou Yanchen's actions and suddenly had some guesses in his mind.
But he noticed the flash of resistance on Shen Qingli's face. Out of respect for Shen Qingli, he did not break the window paper rashly, but said in a more tactful way:
"Mr. Zhou, have you finished talking to Dr. Shen? I want to ask Dr. Shen about my grandfather's condition."
His tone was sincere, which not only expressed his concern, but also cleverly gave Zhou Yanchen and Shen Qingli a stepping stone.
Zhou Yanchen's eyes flashed with displeasure when he heard this. He looked at Pei Xiao coldly, and said with a firm tone that left no room for doubt, "No."
In his heart, the matter between him and Shen Qingli was far from being resolved, and he didn't want to let Shen Qingli leave so easily.
When Shen Qingli heard Zhou Yanchen's answer, anger rose in his heart.
She glared at Zhou Yanchen fiercely and slapped his hand off her shoulder. "We have finished talking. Brother Pei, come with me to the office. I just happened to have made a new discovery about Master Pei's condition."
At this moment, she wanted to get rid of Zhou Yanchen and Master Pei's illness as soon as possible. This was the most important thing for her at the moment.
Pei Xiao nodded, "Okay." It was just a simple word, but it was full of trust and cooperation for Shen Qingli.
He ignored Zhou Yanchen's reaction and focused all his attention on Shen Qingli.
Zhou Yanchen saw this and became anxious. He reached out and grabbed Shen Qingli, "I haven't finished talking yet, you can't leave."
There was a hint of anxiety in his voice, and his usual calmness was completely gone.
Shen Qingli turned around and glared at him. Pei Xiao's behavior had already made her feel embarrassed, but Zhou Yanchen was still not giving in. She could no longer suppress the anger in her heart.
"Mr. Zhou, I have made it very clear. I cannot cure your disease. Please seek help from someone else."
There was a hint of determination in her words. After she finished speaking, she said directly to Pei Xiao: "Brother Pei, let's go."
"Okay." Pei Xiao responded again. He nodded slightly to Zhou Yanchen as a polite farewell, and then walked forward with Shen Qingli.
Zhou Yanchen looked at the two of them walking side by side from behind, feeling mixed emotions.
His eyes were filled with loss, reluctance and helplessness.
He knew very well that the relationship between him and Shen Qingli was probably stuck in a knot that was difficult to untie.
Now that he knows the truth, she shows no sign of wanting to reconcile with him, even though they already have two children.
Shen Qingli and Pei Xiao took the elevator up together. The small and cramped space made her feel inexplicably nervous.
This tension did not come from Pei Xiao himself, but from the fact that she had not yet recovered from the conflict with Zhou Yanchen.
Having been in the business world for so many years, Pei Xiao could naturally sense Shen Qingli's discomfort.
He knew very well that asking her about her acquaintance with Zhou Yanchen at this moment would make her even more embarrassed, so he cleverly changed the subject.
"Doctor Shen, you just said that there are some new findings in my grandfather's condition. Does this mean that he still has a chance of recovery?"
When Shen Qingli heard this, her tense mood gradually relaxed.
She was very grateful that Pei Xiao did not ask about her and Zhou Yanchen, but instead turned the topic to Master Pei's illness.
"It's not certain that he's completely cured yet, but I found a way to reduce the pain of Master Pei's future treatment."
Her voice was soft and professional, and her eyes revealed the confidence and responsibility of a doctor.
Although it was just a small progress, Pei Xiao was still very happy.
He said sincerely, "Dr. Shen, thank you."
Shen Qingli forced a smile and said, "Brother Pei, you are too polite. This is what I should do."
There was a hint of fatigue in her smile, but more of a sense of relief.
As a doctor, her greatest wish is to relieve patients' pain.
The elevator slowly ascended, and the atmosphere between Shen Qingli and Pei Xiao became relaxed during this brief conversation.
Zhou Yanchen still stood there, looking in the direction they left, his thoughts were like a tangled mess, unable to be cut off or sorted out...
At this moment, the cell phone in Zhou Yanchen's pocket rang.
He reached into his pocket and took out his phone, put it to his ear and answered, "Hello."
Chang You's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Boss, something terrible has happened. Just now, the Su family revealed some new explosive news!"
Zhou Yanchen's already tense nerves tightened even more when he heard this. "What exactly is going on?"
Chang You responded very quickly: "The company's current situation is not good. Public pressure is increasing, and the stock price has begun to fluctuate greatly..."
"Boss, can you come back to the company now?"
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