Chapter 436 Han Mingyu's Flattery
The atmosphere in the ward was oppressive.
Ji Lin poured her a glass of warm water, walked over and handed it to her, saying, "Have some water."
Qi Mingxuan took the cup and said, "Thank you."
Ji Lin sat down on the edge of the bed, looking at her with helplessness and heartache in his eyes: "Xiao Xuan, I'm so sorry."
Qi Mingxuan looked up at him, "When did you find out?"
"Qi Sinian and I both knew about it."
Qi Mingxuan was taken aback.
"However, at that time you were too obsessed with Han Mingyu. We felt that if you knew that your older brother had privately contacted Han Mingyu, your relationship with your older brother would become even worse. So after discussing it with Qi Sinian, we decided to keep it from you."
Upon hearing this, Qi Mingxuan's eyes welled up with tears again. "You did the right thing. Even if you had told me back then, given my personality at the time, I would have just thought my brother was being unreasonable. I was so willful back then, always feeling that my older brother was using his position as the head of the family to restrict my freedom. He said that Han Mingyu and I weren't a good match, but I wouldn't listen at all. Now I realize that my brother has always been protecting me, but I..."
Qi Mingxuan simply couldn't forgive herself when she thought about what she had done.
She covered her face and burst into tears, unable to hold back any longer: "I'm so sorry to my brother, I'm so sorry to him..."
"Don't say that. Your older brother just wants you to have a better life. As your older brother, he hopes you can find a more suitable person. Han Mingyu's personality is too strong, and you two both have fiery tempers. If you live together, you won't be able to compromise and tolerate each other, which will inevitably lead to a lot of conflicts."
What Qi Zhao actually meant was that Qi Mingxuan should find someone who could tolerate her temper and truly understand her inner needs.
Han Mingyu has been known for his stubbornness and quick temper since childhood, and Qi Zhao was afraid that Qi Mingxuan would suffer if she were with him.
Now that the two are married, less than two months later, Qi Mingxuan is physically and mentally damaged, which is what Qi Zhao fears most.
But it still happened.
"Xiaoxuan, maybe that's just how life is. Everyone has their own trials to go through. Don't blame yourself for what has already happened. If life is making you feel painful right now, then try to get through it. The future is long, and everything will get better."
Qi Mingxuan covered her face and sobbed uncontrollably.
Ji Lin knew she needed to vent, so he stopped talking and sat quietly beside her, keeping her company.
...
Qi Mingxuan's crying gradually subsided.
Ji Lin handed her a few tissues.
Wiping away her tears and composing herself, she looked up at Ji Lin: "Ji Lin, can you take me to see my older brother?"
Brother Qi lives in a sanatorium under the name of Kangji Hospital.
It takes forty minutes to get there from here.
Qi Mingxuan's body hasn't fully recovered yet, so it's not really suitable for her to go out.
But Ji Lin felt that her mental state was more important than her physical health.
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. Wait while I make a call."
Qi Mingxuan nodded, "Okay, thank you for your help."
Ji Lin called the person in charge of the sanatorium and then asked a nurse to find a wheelchair.
With everything arranged, Ji Lin helped Qi Mingxuan into a wheelchair, pushed her into the elevator, and took her directly to the underground parking garage.
Upon arriving at the underground parking garage, Ji Lin helped Qi Mingxuan into the car.
A few minutes later, the white Cayenne drove out of the underground parking lot and headed towards the sanatorium.
...
Forty minutes later, we arrived at the sanatorium.
As Ji Lin got out of the car, he caught a glimpse of a familiar car out of the corner of his eye.
He paused.
Why is Han Mingyu here too?
Qi Mingxuan looked out of the car, following his gaze.
Han Mingyu's car was also spotted.
Instantly, her face turned cold.
"Let's go up first." Ji Lin opened the wheelchair and helped Qi Mingxuan sit down.
After Qi Mingxuan sat down, Ji Lin considerately covered Qi Mingxuan's legs with a small blanket.
His thoughtfulness wasn't deliberate; it was a natural, habitual action.
Qi Mingxuan assumed that all doctors were like that and didn't think much of it.
...
Qi Zhao's ward is on the 20th floor, the most luxurious private ward.
Ji Lin had given prior notice, so when they came out of the elevator, Qi Zhao's attending physician was already waiting for them with his team.
After exchanging greetings, the attending physician led them to the ward.
I didn't see Han Mingyu along the way.
Ji Lin kept it in mind, but didn't show it on his face.
The ward was decorated in a warm color scheme, like a high-end hotel, and was fully equipped.
The attending physician was a male department head in his forties.
He reported to Qi Mingxuan some of Qi Zhao's medical data from the past month.
Qi Mingxuan was already used to these reports.
She even remembered that the data was almost the same every time.
It hasn't worsened, but it hasn't improved either.
It seems her dear older brother is destined to sleep like this for the rest of his life.
Qi Mingxuan used to visit her older brother Qi every month, but in the last two months, her own condition has been a mess, so she's been unable to do so...
"I want to talk to my brother for a while," Qi Mingxuan said softly as she sat on the edge of the bed.
Ji Lin responded and left the ward with the director.
The ward door closed.
Ji Lin paused for a moment, then asked the director, "Has anyone come by today?"
The director's eyes flashed, remembering Mr. Han's instructions, and he said, "No, no one can come to visit Mr. Qi without Miss Qi's consent."
Upon hearing this, Ji Lin nodded.
He didn't miss the director's look.
He didn't expose the director, simply because he didn't want to alert him.
In the hospital room, Qi Mingxuan held Qi Zhao's hand, her voice choked with sobs: "Brother, I was wrong. I only realized today how terribly wrong I was. Were you very angry back then? I'm sorry, brother, I was too willful. Please wake up, okay? I'm all grown up now, I'm sensible, I won't be love-struck anymore. You don't need to worry about me anymore. I'll listen to you obediently from now on. Please wake up, okay..."
"Brother, I'm so tired..." Qi Mingxuan lay on Qi Zhao's body, her sobs filled with helplessness: "For the past eight years, I've been struggling to hold on. I always thought that once I raised Qi Yue to adulthood, and he could stand on his own, I would take you to find Mom and Dad. But it will be such a long time before Qi Yue grows up. I really can't hold on much longer..."
"Brother, I regret it. I really regret loving Han Mingyu. Please scold me when you wake up, okay? I promise I won't talk back this time. I'll listen to you. Brother, please wake up... Waaah, please wake up and stay with me..."
The woman's crying continued for a long time in the ward.
Brother Qi, lying on the bed, showed no reaction whatsoever.
He lay dormant here for eight years, his heartbeat maintained by machines and medication.
They knew nothing about the outside world.
Little did he know that his younger sister, whom he had cherished and pampered since childhood, would still marry the man he had initially disapproved of eight years later.
Little did they know, that man had used a marriage certificate to trap his beloved sister.
Little did anyone know that one day in the future, that man would personally drive his beloved sister to her death...
…
After Qi Mingxuan and Ji Lin left, the director returned to his office, took out his phone, and dialed a number.
"Mr. Han, Miss Qi and Young Master Ji have already left."
On the other end, Han Mingyu's voice was cold and deep: "Did they ask anything?"
"They asked me if anyone else was coming to see Mr. Qi today?" The director answered truthfully, "I didn't expose you."
"Yes, you must keep it a secret that I contacted you."
"Don't worry, I will."
After hanging up the phone, Han Mingyu raised his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose.
Hopefully, this will go smoothly.
Han Mingyu believed that this was his greatest chance to win back Qi Mingxuan!
...
Saturday was the day Qi Mingxuan was discharged from the hospital.
Han Mingyu brought Qi Yue to the hospital early in the morning to pick up Qi Mingxuan.
In the ward, Anmi was helping Qi Mingxuan pack her things.
I've been in the hospital for a week, and I still have quite a lot of stuff.
Qi Mingxuan, dressed in a beige suit dress, stood by the window talking on the phone. She was slender.
Outside, the sky was clear and blue. She stood there, and even just her back view was as beautiful as a painting.
This is the scene that Han Mingyu saw when he pushed open the door.
However, having learned from his previous experience, Han Mingyu now wisely stops at the door and doesn't come in, even when he arrives.
Because Qi Mingxuan was unwilling to share a room with him.
Anmi paused in packing her luggage, turned around, and saw the father and son arriving together. She nodded slightly: "President Han."
Qi Yue let go of her father's hand and walked in, greeting him politely, "Sister Anmi."
"Qi Yue, long time no see, have you grown taller again?" Anmi smiled and patted Qi Yue's head.
Qi Yue's eyebrows and eyes are very similar to Han Mingyu's, but his mouth and face shape are more like Qi Mingxuan's.
Looking at him, Anmi couldn't help but think to herself: When it comes to having children, a handsome man and a beautiful woman are the perfect combination. Qi Yue's face will definitely charm countless girls when he grows up!
Qi Mingxuan hung up the phone and turned around.
Her gaze swept lightly over Han Mingyu, ignoring him completely, and then turned to Qi Yue, giving him a gentle smile: "Qi Yue, come here."
Qi Yue walked up to Qi Mingxuan and asked, "Mom, is there anything else that's bothering you?"
"No, Mom is fine now." Qi Mingxuan patted Qi Yue's head, looked him over, and asked with a smile, "Have you grown taller recently?"
"I was already 1.4 meters tall during the school physical exam the day before yesterday!" Qi Yue said with a smug look. "I'm the tallest in my class!"
"Oh, I see. Then Mom is very proud." Qi Mingxuan pursed her lips and thought for a moment before asking, "It just so happens that today is Saturday. Shall Mom take you to the mall to pick out some new clothes?"
"Mom, I have so many new clothes that I haven't worn yet. They were all bought for me by Grandma. I can't wear them all."
"But Mom wants to buy you clothes too." Qi Mingxuan looked at her son, her eyes smiling. "After we buy the clothes, shall we go to the mall to see a movie?"
Qi Yue was slightly taken aback.
This was the first time in his life that his mother had offered to take him out to play!
His reaction was one of complete flattery.
Qi Mingxuan felt deeply guilty because of his reaction.
She had been so harsh on Qi Yue for the past eight years. He was such a well-behaved and sensible child, why was she so cruel back then? She rarely even had time to hug him...
Qi Mingxuan suppressed her emotions and asked him softly, "Qi Yue, what movie do you want to watch?"
Qi Yue blinked, finally realizing that his mother really was going to take him to the movies.
"If..." Qi Yue smiled and asked, "Can I watch Nezha?"
“Of course.” Qi Mingxuan took his hand. “Then let’s go to the mall now. Mom doesn’t have to work today, so I can spend the whole day with you.”
"Okay!" Qi Yue nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling with happiness.
Anmi packed her things and zipped up her small suitcase.
"Mr. Qi, everything is ready."
"Okay, I'm taking Qi Yue to the mall. Could you take us there first, and then please help me take my suitcase back to the Qi family home?"
Anmi: "Okay."
Qi Mingxuan led Qi Yue outside.
Han Mingyu subconsciously moved aside to make way for them.
In fact, he would come to see Qi Mingxuan every day, but because Qi Mingxuan did not want to see him, he never went into the ward.
Each time I come, I stay for most of the day.
Sometimes, he would wait until Qi Mingxuan fell asleep, then sneak in to check on her like a thief.
Then he left the ward before she woke up.
...
Qi Mingxuan continued to ignore Han Mingyu.
She didn't own the hospital; if he wanted to come, she couldn't stop him.
Fortunately, he didn't go into the ward, so he wouldn't get in her way.
He brought Qi Yue here today, and in front of the child, she won't argue or quarrel with Han Mingyu.
Besides, so many days have passed, and even the most intense emotions have dissipated.
Now, when Qi Mingxuan looks at Han Mingyu, there is no anger or disappointment in her eyes, only indifference that has nothing to do with her.
Han Mingyu's gaze remained fixed on Qi Mingxuan, and seeing that she ignored him, he felt resentful.
"Honey, I'm here to pick you up from the hospital."
The word 'wife' made Qi Mingxuan frown instantly. "Han Mingyu, I have a name."
Han Mingyu pursed his lips.
"Also, no need to trouble you, I have someone to pick me up and drop me off." Qi Mingxuan looked at him coldly. "Qi Yue is with me this weekend, and I will take him to school on Monday. You can leave now."
Han Mingyu frowned, wanting to say something, but Qi Mingxuan had already pulled Qi Yue around and walked forward.
Anmi followed the mother and son, pulling her suitcase.
Han Mingyu stood there watching Qi Mingxuan's retreating figure.
Before coming, he made a lot of mental preparations and prepared a lot of things he wanted to say to Qi Mingxuan.
But upon meeting her, Qi Mingxuan's cold attitude left him momentarily speechless.
He didn't know how to ease the tension between them.
He stood there like a lonely man, watching the woman who had once been completely devoted to him walk away from him without looking back.
When Qi Mingxuan's figure disappeared around the corner, Han Mingyu felt a sudden panic.
He didn't even have time to think, and quickly took off after them!
The elevator doors opened, and Qi Mingxuan pulled Qi Yue into the elevator.
Anmi entered the elevator and pressed the button for the basement level.
The elevator doors slowly closed.
"etc!"
The man's large hand blocked the elevator door at the last moment.
The elevator doors, which were about to be merged, opened again.
Han Mingyu stepped in.
Anmi frowned and turned to look at Qi Mingxuan.
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