Chapter 311 If you keep working like this, your husband will starve!
Shen Jingxiu's arm stiffened slightly under her grip.
Looking into his wife's eyes, which held a mixture of despair and a faint hope, he felt as if his heart was being torn apart.
How he longed to tell her that their daughter, whom they missed day and night, was right before their eyes, and that Ji Ying's eyes were almost exactly the same as hers when she was young.
But he couldn't, and wouldn't, gamble with Ji Ying's life.
Shen Ruofu is ruthless, and her wife has been completely deceived by her, trusting her completely.
In wealthy families, it is not uncommon for biological children to return after going through hardships, only to be harmed again because their parents favor their adopted daughters. Shen Jingxiu must not put his daughter in danger again.
So he composed himself and said, "Seeing the true colors of those around you is more important than chasing after an answer."
After saying that, he drove away in his electric wheelchair.
Madam Shen stood frozen in place, her husband's pointed words echoing in her blank mind, leaving her somewhat bewildered...
The cause of Ji Ying's vomiting and fatigue was finally revealed: she was allergic to one of the herbs in the prescription.
Liang Yizhi took her to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, and after the doctor adjusted her medication, the symptoms that had been bothering her quickly disappeared.
Although they both tacitly avoided bringing up the topic of "children" again, a sense of loss seemed to linger between them.
In fact, Ji Ying also wanted to be a mother, but the circumstances did not allow it.
Liang Yizhi has been spending significantly more time at home these days, and the kitchen is constantly preparing different dishes that she likes to eat.
She noticed that the head of the security detail at the courtyard house had changed, but she didn't ask anything.
In the evening, she was so busy in front of the computer that she forgot the time.
Liang Yizhi pushed the door open and was about to speak when her phone rang.
Ji Ying answered the phone, and Xiao Chang's voice came through.
"The newly appointed president of Pantian Group, Pang Xiao, has asked me out three times, and I made excuses to decline each time. But judging from his attitude, he is determined to get the technology we have, and I'm afraid it won't be long before he does."
Ji Ying was well aware of the Pang family's ambition and how difficult they were to deal with.
"This is indeed a problem. I'll try to figure something out, but in the meantime, please try to stall him as much as possible, without giving a clear rejection or making any promises. Just keep him in check for me."
Xiao Chang chuckled on the phone, "It's not for you, it's for our company. I went to Huansheng Biotechnology this morning, and my sister's heart transplant is progressing very well."
Thinking of Xiao Xia, who was still lying in the hospital bed, Ji Ying felt a lump in her throat.
"Then I'll have to trouble you during this time."
After saying that, she quickly hung up the phone.
The next second, the man who sat down next to her handed her a tissue.
Ji Ying rubbed her nose and didn't answer.
“What, did you think I was going to cry?” she asked.
Liang Yizhi chuckled softly, placed the tissue aside, and naturally wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"It's not shameful to cry in front of your husband."
No way!
Ji Ying lowered her head and thought for two seconds, "Do you like children?"
“You can have your own child, your brother can, and so can you,” she added.
Liang Yizhi pulled her closer. "If it's your child, I'll like it. If it's not yours, it means nothing to me."
Ji Ying felt a pang of sadness and wanted to push him away, "You know I can't have children."
Liang Yizhi lowered his head and pecked her lips.
"How about I raise you like a daughter, and cherish and pamper you for the rest of my life?"
Ji Ying's heart was gently struck by those words, a bittersweet feeling rising within it.
Liang Yizhi picked her up and carried her in his arms. "It's time to eat, Mrs. Liang. If you keep working like this, your husband will starve."
This last double entendre made Ji Ying blush.
On the other hand, Shen Jingxiu was always concerned about Ji Ying's health and wanted to create an opportunity to mend the rift between the mother and daughter.
A week later, upon learning that Ji Yingying's bandages had been removed and that she could go out, he called Liang Yizhi and invited the couple to a private mountain resort in the suburbs of Beijing to soak in a medicinal hot spring.
To avoid appearing deliberate, Shen Ruofu, who was also "recuperating," was also invited to go along.
Shen Ruofu's last uterine bleeding wasn't serious and stopped within two days. Hearing that she was going to soak in a medicinal hot spring with her parents, she was naturally willing to go.
Just thinking of Ji Ying's "promise," she couldn't help but grasp Madam Shen's hand.
Madam Shen saw through her worries, patted her hand, and comforted her, "Don't worry, your father specially arranged to go to the mountain villa for two days, hoping that the family could 'make a mountain out of a molehill' for the past. Besides, with your mother here, as long as you are well, your mother will never let you 'fall down' for no reason again."
As if reassured, Shen Ruofu turned around, picked up her phone, and sent a message.
"We're going to a hot spring this weekend. Can she swim?"
The other person quickly replied, "What, do you want to drown him? How childish!"
Shen Ruofu: "Keep telling me about her weaknesses, I have ways to deal with her."
The other party said, "I've told you so much, but have you ever succeeded even once? I asked you to find a way for Pang Xiao to meet Ji Ying, did you do that?"
After being reprimanded, Shen Ruofu fell silent.
Less than a minute later, another text message came in.
"Pang Xiao was defeated by a young girl many years ago; the old injury on half of his head was caused by her. Over the years, the women he's ruined all bear some resemblance to that young girl. I think Ji Ying's appearance is also within his hunting range, so you must let Pang Xiao meet Ji Ying. If you can't even do that, then you're destined to be Ji Ying's defeated foe, and you can just wait to be completely kicked out of the Shen family!"
Shen Ruofu did not reply to the message.
She felt that all her efforts in the Shen family over the past ten years were slowly going to waste with the appearance of Ji Ying.
But how could she lure Pang Xiao to the manor?
During Ji Ying's recuperation, Old Master Shen's back also recovered. As soon as he heard that his son was going to organize the whole family to soak in a medicinal hot spring, he immediately put on the airs of a patriarch and shamelessly insisted on going along.
Shen Jingxiu did not explicitly refuse him, but only gave him a brief instruction, "If you want to go, you can. However, this trip is not the same as staying at home. If any 'accidents' happen again, you will have to bear all the consequences yourself."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Shen immediately bristled and slammed his cane heavily on the ground.
"You scoundrel! I'm your father! It's already incredibly unfilial of you not to invite me to this joyous family reunion. And now you dare to curse me? I think you've been bewitched by that woman and have no respect for your elders!"
The more he talked, the more convinced he felt he was in the right, and his voice rose a few decibels.
"Let me tell you, you can all enjoy this wonderful medicinal spring while I'm left behind, no way! You have to take me with you, and you have to get me the best room!"
After saying that, he hurried back to his room to pack his things.
Shen Jingxiu sat in his wheelchair, stretched his legs, and a faint, profound meaning flashed in his eyes.
He's good at making chips.
He's even better at treating his father.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com