Chapter 178 Proposal
"Okay...okay, I'll arrange it right away." The shop manager was so startled he almost stammered. "Sir, please wait a moment. I'll have the craftsman arrange the hand carving immediately. For the sake of precision, it might take an hour or two. If you're in a hurry..."
"It's alright, I'll wait here." Li Tingxi glanced at his watch; there was still time.
Susu just had surgery and hasn't woken up yet.
After he finishes carving the words here, he will buy some food and rush over so he can talk to Su Su.
He's starting to get a little scared of Su Youling, who's lying lifeless in bed.
More than an hour later, the ring engraving was completed.
The store manager and all the employees were ready to set off a celebratory farewell to this great figure, but due to Li Tingxi's powerful aura, they maintained a reserved and polite smile as they saw him off.
"President, what is this..." Qin He saw the scene from afar and quickly got out of the car to help Li Tingxi take the jewelry box in his hand. It looked quite precious, with gold thread inlaid in the silk packaging.
This gift must have cost a lot of money.
"I can do it myself." Li Tingxi refused Qin He's help, got into the car and instructed, "Drive, back to the hospital."
Qin He's mouth dropped open in surprise. Could it be that the CEO bought a ring and is going to propose?
Li Tingxi carried the box, his palms sweating slightly, but his expression remained calm and serious. "In the next few days, I will arrange for the public relations department to subtly begin the publicity campaign. No matter what, we must protect Su Youling to the greatest extent possible. If you feel any pressure, just push it to me."
Qin He hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "I will make the arrangements."
...
When the car arrived at the hospital, Xiaolin, who had already received the news, had prepared nutritious porridge and some easily digestible liquid food and was waiting at the door.
"Mr. Li, the meals you ordered are all prepared. This one is for Aunt Su, and this one is for Madam." Xiaolin handed Su Hong's portion to Qin He and Su Youling's portion to Li Tingxi. "I tried to persuade Aunt Su to go back and eat, but she refused. She stayed by Madam's side and wouldn't leave. Her eyes are swollen from crying. Her eyes can't take this kind of torment."
“Go back and help them pack their things, get ready to move,” Li Tingxi added after a pause, “and have Qin He take you there.”
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He secretly gave Qin He a look, worried that the old master of the Yin family might still be waiting for him to come to him. With Qin He going along, they could adapt to any situation.
When Li Tingxi returned to the ward, Su Hong was dozing off by the bedside, while Wei Ning was fiddling with something on the computer next to him, looking very serious.
Seeing him return, Wei Ning was overjoyed. "The good food is here? I was starving. The food at the hospital is terrible."
Just then, Su Hong woke up to the noise and smelled the familiar aroma of food. Still half asleep, she called out, "Xiao Lin, is dinner ready?"
Li Tingxi handed the lunchbox to Wei Ning and said politely, "Auntie, Xiao Lin has prepared food for you. Let Wei Ning take you to the small canteen outside to eat. I'll watch over things here."
Su Hong was about to refuse, but looked at Li Tingxi warily and said, "No need, I'll keep watch."
"Your eyes have only recently recovered and need to be well protected and relaxed." Li Tingxi looked at the anxious Su Hong and found it a little strange. "Are you worried that I won't take good care of Su Youling?"
"I……"
"It's alright, Auntie, let him help take care of her for a while. You should relax too." Wei Ning looked at Su Youling's fluttering eyelashes on the bed, guessing that she was about to wake up, and quickly pulled Su Hong away.
As soon as they stepped outside, Su Hong protested, sternly shaking off Wei Ning's hand. "What are you doing? He's Li Tingxi, what if he...?"
“Auntie, you’re being too obvious. With Li Tingxi’s intelligence, he’ll probably figure it out sooner or later and expose Su Youling’s pregnancy.” Wei Ning whispered to her, “Su Youling will wake up soon. She has experience dealing with Li Tingxi, so don’t worry.”
Su Hong hesitated for a moment, then sighed and walked away, turning back to look at him every few steps.
In the hospital ward.
Su Youling opened her eyes and saw Li Tingxi setting out a small dining table and bowls. The aroma of porridge wafted over, tantalizing her taste buds.
“Li Tingxi…” She subconsciously tried to sit up, but recalling what had happened before, her body suddenly stiffened. She lifted the blanket and nervously touched her lower abdomen.
How is the child?
I don't have any strange pain in my lower abdomen, so I should be fine!
But she's in the hospital and has already had surgery. Could the baby have already been discovered?
Li Tingxi turned around and saw her strange movement. He quickly walked over anxiously and asked, "What's wrong? Is your stomach upset?"
Su Youling's small hand froze, and she tentatively looked at Li Tingxi, "It's nothing. What's wrong with me?"
If Li Tingxi discovers the existence of the child, what will he do?
Will she still be as unwavering as before in saying 'I don't want children'?
"The doctor said your injury was a bit serious, but you'll be fine after the surgery. You need to rest well afterwards." Li Tingxi said seriously as he supported Su Youling's body, letting her lean against the headboard. Then he brought over a bowl of porridge and said softly, "You just woke up, so you can't eat too much. Have some porridge to calm down first."
Su Youling could tell from his expression that he didn't seem to know the truth, and coupled with the fact that she vaguely heard her mother's voice while she was unconscious, she guessed a bit of the truth.
It seems that the mother helped keep the child's secret.
Li Tingxi is not worth the trouble of having children.
Su Youling didn't know whether she should be happy or sad. For a moment, she had just thought through all the possible outcomes for Li Tingxi after he found out the truth.
"What's wrong? You look so pale. Is something still hurting?" Li Tingxi grabbed Su Youling's hand. "I'll go find a doctor to take a look at you."
"It's okay, it's normal to feel a little uncomfortable after surgery. I'm probably just too hungry." Su Youling really felt weak all over, but seeing how considerate he was, she didn't refuse and obediently lowered her head to sip the porridge—it was soft, glutinous, and fragrant, melting in her mouth.
She glanced at the man with a serious yet endearing expression, pursed her lips, and felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she recalled the sense of security she felt in his arms before fainting.
what to do?
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She was becoming increasingly powerless against Li Tingxi's charm.
No matter what Li Tingxi did before, she always told herself not to fall in love, not to get smitten, because Li Tingxi wasn't worth it.
But this time, when she was on the verge of death, he did not abandon her. Instead, he tried every means to find her, rescue her from danger, and protect her from peril.
At that moment, she could clearly hear her heart pounding wildly, and she could no longer deceive herself about the true heart she had sealed away.
However, the complexities of her and Li Tingxi's identities, the chaotic entanglement, the vast differences between them, including Shen Xiyue, the child, and many other obstacles...
Will things turn out well if she really lets herself fall in love?
"How did you find me?" Su Youling had eaten some porridge and regained a little strength. She leaned against the headboard and looked at Li Tingxi with a complex expression, but her eyes were warm and gentle.
"Thanks to Wei Ning's help, the tracking chip on your neck has done a great job." Li Tingxi tidied up the small dining table, sat on the edge of the bed, and held Su Youling's hand, playing with it casually. His tone was more serious than ever before, "Su Su, you scared me to death."
The journey to find her was the longest he had ever walked, as if it were the end of his life, yet he didn't know if she would ever appear at the end.
The fear of Su Youling's unknown fate caused him to lose his composure and rationality, and he almost went crazy the whole way.
Without realizing it, he increased his strength and gripped Su Youling's small hand in his palm.
Su Youling frowned without realizing it. "You're pinching me too hard."
She was still uneasy.
Li Tingxi will definitely be unhappy when he finds out that she asked Wei Ning for the tracking chip.
Wei Ning didn't know if he had let something slip and revealed their plan.
Li Tingxi's face was pale but he wasn't angry. Was he worried about her health and planning to settle scores later?
"I'm sorry, I..." Li Tingxi quickly loosened his grip, wanting to explain but unable to say anything too sentimental. After a long silence, he suddenly looked at Su Youling and said, "Su Su, marry me."
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