Chapter 523 She Will Leave Quietly
Outside Mr. Wen's ward in the VIP inpatient department.
Song Lanyin knocked on the door.
The ward door opened.
Inside the door, Wen's mother frowned slightly when she saw Song Lanyin wearing a mask. "Who are you?"
Song Lanyin pulled down her mask. "Hello, Mrs. Wen. I'm sorry for coming without giving you prior notice."
Wen's mother was startled for a moment, then realized what was happening, and hurriedly walked out of the ward, closing the door behind her.
She looked at Song Lanyin with a kind expression, but her eyes also revealed a hint of worry. "Did you come alone? Why didn't Jingxi come with you?"
Song Lanyin looked at Wen's mother and said calmly, "Wen Jingxi doesn't know I came to the hospital. I want to see Grandpa Wen. There are some things he would prefer to talk to me in person."
"The old man's emotions are not very stable right now. Why don't you wait a couple more days?"
“I know someone called Grandpa Wen.” Song Lanyin said calmly. “Mrs. Wen, I was the one who deceived you first. I know that because of my actions, Grandpa Wen will definitely be angry with Jingxi. But Jingxi did nothing wrong. I was the one who pestered Jingxi first. He actually made it very clear to me from the beginning that I was the one who acted willfully. The fault lies with me, so I must explain it to Grandpa Wen in person.”
Wen's mother was somewhat troubled. "Xiao Song, I know you are a good girl, and Jingxi's father and I absolutely trust Jingxi's judgment. But the old man is currently in poor health, and the doctor said he cannot get emotionally agitated. Moreover, he is stubbornly refusing to have surgery. I'm afraid that if he sees you, his condition will worsen."
"Grandpa Wen wants me to divorce Jingxi, and he wants to see me."
Wen's mother was taken aback. "Jingxi told you everything?"
“No,” Song Lanyin said truthfully. “He didn’t tell me anything. I found out myself.”
Upon hearing this, Wen's mother fell silent.
Indeed, with Song Lanyin's abilities, it would be easy for her to find out what happened.
At that moment, the ward door opened.
Wen's mother turned around and met Wen's father's complicated gaze.
"Dad knows she's here." Father Wen glanced at Song Lanyin, his expression grave. "Dad wants to see her."
Upon hearing this, Wen's mother frowned and turned to look at Song Lanyin.
Song Lanyin nodded to Wen's parents and stepped into the ward.
Wen's father came out and closed the door.
Wen's mother anxiously grabbed his hand, "Xiao Song said Jingxi doesn't know she came to the hospital. I don't feel quite at ease with this. Do you think I should tell Jingxi?"
“Since she came alone without telling Jingxi, it means she has her reasons.” Father Wen sighed and pursed his lips. “Let’s not rush to tell Jingxi.”
Wen's mother glanced at the tightly closed door, her face filled with worry.
...
In the ward, Song Lanyin walked to the bedside, looked at Grandpa Wen, and called out softly, "Grandpa Wen."
Grandpa Wen lifted his eyelids to look at her.
The two stared at each other in silence, the atmosphere heavy.
Actually, since Song Lanyin came to the hospital alone, Grandpa Wen had already guessed her decision.
Old Master Wen actually felt guilty.
But this guilt was not enough to change his concerns about his identity as a 'mercenary'.
As the current head of the Wen family, he must consider the future of the entire family and future generations.
“Song girl, actually I quite like you. You are straightforward and sincere towards Jingxi. Although you are an orphan, our Wen family doesn’t necessarily require a daughter of equal social standing for marriage. In other words, if you weren’t a mercenary, I would be satisfied with you as my granddaughter-in-law.”
“Grandpa Wen, I understand you.” Song Lanyin looked at the old man and said in a low voice, “I was too optimistic. I’ve been out of the organization for so many years and everything has been peaceful. I thought that the past was really over, which is why I dared to pursue Jingxi.”
“You did nothing wrong.” Old Master Wen sighed. “It’s all because of the unfairness of fate. Child, I know you have a hard life and no choice, but Jingxi is still young. He’s the only child in our Wen family this generation. Just think of your grandfather as selfish.”
Song Lanyin clenched her fists at her sides.
My heart felt heavy, as if something was gnawing at it.
She remained calm. "Don't let Wen Jingxi know that I came to the hospital tonight. Also, I hope you can give me a few more days."
Grandpa Wen looked at her, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Are you planning to leave without saying goodbye?"
“I have no choice but to leave without saying goodbye. You know very well that if he were to make his own choice, he would most likely choose to come with me. But I can’t take him with me. I can’t let him abandon his family because of me.”
At this point, Song Lanyin pursed her lips and sighed, "He is a child of your Wen family. He has his own responsibilities. I don't want to see him abandon his family because of me, and I dare not let him face unknown dangers with me."
Grandpa Wen stared at her blankly.
After a moment, he asked, "Is the person who called me your enemy?"
“I’m still investigating,” Song Lanyin said. “Don’t worry, I will take care of everything before I leave and will not leave any trouble for the Wen family and Jingxi.”
Looking at her, Old Master Wen felt even more guilty.
In that instant, he even asked himself: Was I being too heartless?
“Grandpa Wen, you don’t need to feel guilty. This is my fate.” Song Lanyin looked into the old man’s eyes and lowered her voice: “I left to take away the danger I brought, but I will not divorce Jingxi.”
Upon hearing this, Old Master Wen frowned and sized her up: "What do you mean by this?"
“I don’t believe Wen Jingxi will give up on our relationship after I leave.” Song Lanyin looked at him, her voice firm. “In China, if a couple is separated for two years, one party can apply for a divorce. I request that you give us two years.”
"Two years..." Old Master Wen looked at her, "A lot can happen in two years when two people are separated. You two are currently in the throes of new love, so naturally you both think you can't live without each other. But who knows, after you leave, Jingxi might meet someone more suitable for him?"
“If he has someone else, he can file for divorce in two years, and I will grant him that wish.”
After a moment of contemplation, Old Master Wen said, "Alright, I promise you, I'll give you two years. But you must promise me that you'll resolve this matter completely. If you haven't resolved it within two years, you can't come back even after the deadline."
Song Lanyin nodded solemnly: "I promise you, but you also promise me to listen to the doctor and have the surgery. Jingxi is very worried about you."
Old Master Wen's heart clenched, his eyelashes trembled, and he replied in a deep voice, "Okay."
…
The ward door opened, and Mr. and Mrs. Wen, who were waiting outside, looked over at the same time.
Song Lanyin met their concerned and heavy gazes, only slightly curving her lips and nodding politely to them, "Mr. Wen, Mrs. Wen, the old man has agreed to have the surgery."
Mr. and Mrs. Wen exchanged a glance. They both guessed that Mr. Wen had agreed to the surgery because of Song Lanyin's compromise.
“I’m leaving. Don’t let Jingxi know about this. You all know his temper. If he finds out I’m leaving, he’ll definitely make a scene and want to come with me.”
Song Lanyin explained, "The timeframe is two years. I will try my best to resolve my affairs. If there is still a place for me by Jingxi's side by then, I will come back. If he has someone else, I will be sensible and not come back to bother him."
Looking at Song Lanyin, Wen's mother couldn't hide her guilt and heartache. "Child, I'm so sorry you had to go through all this."
"I'm not wronged." Song Lanyin looked at Wen's mother and smiled faintly, "Meeting Wen Jingxi is the best thing that has ever happened to me."
Wen's mother was taken aback, and then her nose felt sore.
She stepped forward and took Song Lanyin's hand. "No matter what agreement you made with the old man, as long as Jingxi chooses you, then you are my daughter-in-law."
Song Lanyin was taken aback.
Wen's mother took out a jewelry box from her bag and handed it to Song Lanyin, saying, "This is a gift that Jingxi's father and I picked out for you. Please accept it."
"This isn't appropriate, I..."
“You and Jingxi are now legally married, so it’s appropriate.” Wen’s mother looked at her, smiling gently and kindly. “Although it’s a bit hasty and abrupt, I still want to hear you call me ‘Mom,’ is that alright?”
Song Lanyin lowered her head, staring at the jewelry box in her hand, her eyes gradually reddening.
Her knuckles turned white as she gripped the jewelry box. She looked up at Mr. and Mrs. Wen and said softly, "Dad, Mom, thank you."
"Good child, good girl, you've been wronged." Tears welled up in Wen's mother's eyes as she opened her arms and hugged her. "Be strong. I believe in you, and I believe in Jingxi too."
Wen's father stood aside, not saying a word, but he shared the same thoughts as Wen's mother.
On a more optimistic note, two years is a test for these two young people.
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