Xiao Ruoyan said she would go to the hospital to get him food, and after she left, Xu Xiu ordered takeout.
When she returned with her food, Xu Xiu had already prepared the takeout food and milk tea for her.
The moment the door opened, Xiao Ruoyan had no idea who was taking care of whom.
"This is your favorite food and your favorite milk tea. It's 30% sweet and no pearls, all replaced with coconut jelly."
Xiao Ruoyan didn't know why Xu Xiu knew her preferences so well, even which types of milk tea she liked and the ingredients in them.
Xu Xiu got off the bed and pulled Xiao Ruoyan to sit down on the edge of the bed. The two of them ate together.
After finishing his meal, Xu Xiu picked up a tissue and wiped Xiao Ruoyan's mouth. Looking at the beauty in front of him, Xu Xiu couldn't help but swallow.
They've held hands and hugged, shouldn't the next step be a little kiss?
Looking into Xu Xiu's burning eyes as he slowly approached her, she knew perfectly well what he meant, but for some reason, her heart and body seemed to be anticipating something.
Unconsciously, they closed their eyes, and just as they could both feel each other's breathing, the door was suddenly opened.
Pang Wenjun was the first to rush in, seemingly there to catch his wife cheating.
What are you two doing?
Wang Mengqi followed closely behind and noticed their somewhat flustered expressions, which made her suspicious.
Immediately afterwards, Wen Zhicai, Xiao Xu, and Ning Bufan also came in carrying fruit.
At this moment, Xu Xiu felt like burying these people. Why did they have to come at this time of year? And they were about to kiss.
Even though it might be a fleeting kiss, it's a small step for him, but it's equivalent to a giant leap for mankind.
This was a crucial stepping stone for his later suggestion to live together.
Originally, I was in good spirits, but after being disturbed by these people, I felt a headache and some discomfort in my body, so I lay back on the bed looking like I had no will to live.
After chatting for a while, everyone prepared to return to school. Wang Mengqi asked Xiao Ruoyan to go back with her, saying that Xu Xiu was so lively and didn't need anyone to take care of him.
Although he was reluctant, Xu Xiu still let Xiao Ruoyan go back with everyone, saying that he had nothing to do and would pick her up from school the next day after being discharged from the hospital.
After everyone left, Xu Xiu stared blankly out the window. He never imagined that he would spend New Year's Eve alone in the hospital. It was truly an unforgettable experience.
Xiao Ruoyan actually wanted to stay and accompany Xu Xiu, but Xu Xiu didn't give her the chance and sent the group of people back directly.
Ning Bufan and Wang Mengqi planned to go back with Xu Xiu on New Year's Day. If they didn't go home soon, their families would think they had disappeared, especially since they had just left home for university and hadn't been back for half a year. It was impossible for their parents to say they didn't want to go home.
At midnight, Xu Xiu's phone suddenly vibrated. Xu Xiu opened it and took a look.
Little Silly: "Xiu, wish us a Happy New Year."
Immortal: "Let's spend New Year's Eve together next year!"
Little Silly: "Yes, yes, we'll spend every year together from now on."
Immortal: "It's a deal!"
Little Silly Boy: "It's a deal!"
The next morning, Xu Xiu checked out of the hospital. It was necessary to stay overnight to complete the whole act.
After being discharged from the hospital, Bai Yushu had already asked the driver to wait at the door. Xu Xiu got into the car and went to the school to pick up Ning Bufan, Wang Mengqi, and Xiao Ruoyan to return to Jincheng together.
Xiao Ruoyan and Wang Mengqi sat in the second row, while Xu Xiu and Ning Bufan sat in the third row. The four of them watched movies on the train the whole way.
But Xu Xiu fell asleep after only five minutes of looking at it. He couldn't sleep at all last night in the hospital because he was having trouble sleeping in the same bed.
After arriving in Jincheng, Xiao Ruoyan said she would stay at Wang Mengqi's house for one night and then go home the next day. She only had three days of vacation and had to go back to school the day after tomorrow.
When Xu Xiu heard that Xiao Ruoyan was going to stay at Wang Mengqi's house, he pouted and looked sullen.
Everyone agreed to meet at Xu Xiu's parents' factory in the afternoon.
The driver dropped them off and went straight back to Hangzhou. Tomorrow, Xu Xiu will drive his parents' car to take Hanhan home.
When Zhang Aixiang got home, she was already in the living room. She saw her son come home with some bruises on his face.
"The great hero has returned?"
"Mom, you know?"
"How could I not know about something as honorable as acting bravely and righteously?"
Zhang Aixiang replied in a sarcastic tone.
"Mom, I'm fine, aren't I? Besides, everything is under my control."
Xu Xiu stepped forward and gently massaged Zhang Aixiang's shoulders, speaking softly.
"Do you think you can afford to offend the Li family? Besides, didn't you dislike Qianxue? Why are you getting involved in their affairs?"
"I've heard about their marriage alliance. It's their business. Are you trying to get involved because you think you're too old for yourself, or because I and your father are too old for you?"
Xu Xiu knew that Zhang Aixiang was concerned about him, so he didn't argue. He rubbed her shoulders and back and said softly, "Mom, the Li family won't last many more years. The demise of a company is enough in 1-2 years."
"After all, Liu Qianxue is my classmate, and she's the girl I was once willing to give everything for."
"She did nothing wrong, and I did nothing wrong either. It's just a cruel twist of fate."
"I hope she finds a good home, but I don't want her to marry a playboy like Li Xuan and become a sacrifice in the deal between the two families."
Zhang Aixiang turned around and tapped Xu Xiu on the head, "My silly son, don't you know your own limitations? Can you even help her? Don't end up getting yourself involved."
"Don't be complacent about what you've accomplished. You don't have the right to be arrogant."
Xu Xiu scratched his head and said with a smile, "Mom, we still have you all!"
"I stand on the shoulders of giants, what do I have to fear?"
Hearing Xu Xiu's words, Zhang Aixiang shook her head helplessly. She was really afraid that once her son achieved some success and had money, he would go astray in an uncontrollable direction.
Xu Xiu could tell what his mother was worried about just by looking at Zhang Aixiang's expression.
"Mom, don't worry, even if I become the richest person in the world one day, I will still be the same person I am."
"First loss?"
"What are you daydreaming about in broad daylight?"
Zhang Aixiang couldn't stand it anymore and directly mocked him.
"Mom, everyone should have dreams. What if they come true?"
"We have enough money at home for you to live a lifetime. I just want you to live a peaceful and stable life, and for me to hold my grandchildren as soon as possible. That would make me very happy."
Just as the two were going back and forth, neither able to convince the other, Xu Tinglong returned from buying groceries and looked at his son's somewhat comical face.
He sighed inwardly, "My son is just like me, his anger rising for the sake of a beautiful woman."
At noon, Zhang Aixiang cooked a table full of dishes, serving food to Xu Xiu while lecturing him incessantly.
But to Xu Xiu, it wasn't a scolding at all; it was the most beautiful music.
After dinner, Xu Xiu and his parents prepared to go to the factory together. Business at the factory has been booming recently, and Zhang Aixiang and Xu Tinglong are considering whether to relocate to a new factory.
Furthermore, they planned to use automated equipment as much as possible in the new factory. They mentioned it to Xu Xiu during dinner, and Xu Xiu agreed, saying that the demographic dividend would disappear in the future, and they should prepare for the future by replacing manual labor with automated equipment.
However, the relevant technical team needs to be trained, and it must be a long-term and stable team; otherwise, it would be ridiculous if everyone just stared at each other helplessly when the equipment broke down.
After-sales service from equipment manufacturers can only be supplementary; you still need to rely primarily on your own team.
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