"Let's change to another room." Chu Xing's eyes showed a hint of disdain.
Song Mai shook her head firmly: "This place is fine, there's no need to waste money."
Chu Xing frowned, the sorrow in his eyes unable to dissipate.
After a series of events, Chu Xing wished he could give her the whole world.
Seeing Song Mai being so frugal, he naturally felt sorry for her.
Chu Xing sighed helplessly as he thought about the things he hadn't told anyone.
Continuing to delay like this felt like a ticking time bomb, making him uneasy.
Just as I was about to say something more, the old man next to me couldn't help but laugh and speak up.
"Young man, you've really found a good wife. There are plenty of considerate girls like her these days, you should cherish her."
These words made Song Mai blush immediately, and she asked with a smile, "Grandpa, what is the reason for your hospitalization?"
"As you get older, your legs aren't as nimble, so it's normal to bump into things and break bones." The old man showed no signs of pain, and his smile remained unchanged, making Song Mai take a few more glances at him.
The old man gave her the feeling of being as kind and approachable as Grandpa Chu.
"I see. You're in the hospital alone?" Song Mai didn't see anyone accompanying her and felt a pang of sympathy.
"My children live in other cities, and I'm busy with work."
Seeing that the old man didn't want to talk about his family, Song Mai didn't continue.
Instead, the old man continued, "But young people should work harder. Look, your wife doesn't even want to go to a private room. You'd better keep trying."
"I understand." Chu Xing's face darkened.
Song Mai then remembered Lin Ran's words, realizing that she had never really understood Chu Xing's work in detail.
All I know is that he's starting a business, but I don't know the specifics.
As she was about to ask a question, the door was suddenly opened.
Lin Ran rushed in anxiously, looked Song Mai up and down, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was safe and sound.
"You have no idea how worried I was about you. When I heard that something had happened to you, I felt like the sky had fallen."
Lin Ran was as carefree as ever, but she could only joke around after seeing that Song Mai was indeed safe and sound.
"I'm lucky, I'll be fine," Song Mai said with a smile, handing over an apple.
Chu Xing naturally pushed open the door and went out, leaving the two of them to their own devices.
Hearing laughter and cheerful voices coming from inside as he closed the door, he subconsciously frowned.
My phone was flooded with missed calls. When I called back, I heard Chu Mingqian cursing me out.
"Where have you been these past few days? Don't you know it's your mother's birthday?"
Chu Xing glanced at the time; today was indeed Qin Jizhi's birthday, but so much had happened in recent days that he had inevitably forgotten.
"I will prepare a gift."
"Preparing a gift? I think you're not planning to acknowledge your parents!" Chu Mingqian raised his voice.
Qin Jizhi's gentle voice came through, and he said softly, "Yunxing, I know you're upset. But your grandfather has always cherished days when the whole family can be together. Are you going to disappoint him too?"
Chu Xing remained silent for a long time, but finally couldn't bear to disappoint his grandfather, and said in a low voice, "I know, I'll go back later."
The company had too many things piling up, and it was unclear when they would be finished. After settling Song Mai in and reminding Jiang Jibai to keep a close eye on things once again, he got up and went to the company to handle them.
Song Mai and Lin Ran chatted happily about recent events, feeling a sense of peace they hadn't experienced in a long time.
She has always been focused and diligent in handling company affairs, not allowing herself any delays.
This injury has actually allowed me to rest peacefully.
It took a long time for me to see the report from Chu Xing, and I learned that he had gone to handle company matters, but I didn't feel any unease.
Lin Ran curiously leaned closer, looked at the two's chat history, and couldn't help but say, "You two are so sweet, but is he that busy at his company?"
"After all, it's a newly established business, so there are bound to be a lot of things to do."
Have you ever been to his company?
Lin Ran asked the question again, leaving Song Mai unsure how to answer. She could only vaguely reply, "I'm too busy, I haven't had time. Besides, he's usually so busy, I don't want to bother him."
I previously thought that the two of them were just getting married temporarily to keep their lives together, so there was no need to know about their privacy.
But as their relationship deepened, she also began to realize how little she knew about Chu Xing.
"You're such a terrible wife. What if he does something bad outside? Wouldn't you know?" Lin Ran covered her mouth and lowered her voice.
Doing bad things? Song Mai shook her head.
Chu Xing would never do such a thing; she knew him.
"Even if we take a step back, what if he lies to you one day? How will you tell?" Lin Ran wasn't trying to sow discord, nor was she distrustful of Chu Xing.
Her chance encounters during this period of time led her to believe that Chu Xing was an upright and reliable person.
But anything can happen, and she didn't want to see Song Mai suffer.
"Probably not..." Song Mai also began to hesitate, not because of doubt, but because she felt that she was indeed an unqualified wife.
Chu Xing has been running his business for so long, yet he doesn't even understand the business itself.
Since it's a new energy source, it might be similar to the areas that Yunxing Group has recently been involved in, and perhaps I can offer some ideas.
Countless thoughts flooded her mind, making it impossible for her to sort them out.
"But you've already found the most comfortable way to get along, so there's no need to change it." Lin Ran still seemed carefree, forgetting about it as soon as she finished thinking about it.
Song Mai nodded thoughtfully. While the two continued chatting, someone gently knocked on the door.
Lin Ran opened the door out of curiosity and saw a middle-aged woman with an extraordinary temperament. Although her face showed signs of aging, it did not diminish her beauty in the slightest.
His gentle yet capable demeanor aroused Song Mai's instinctive curiosity.
"Grandpa, are these your family members?" Lin Ran had never seen a woman before, and seeing Song Mai's equally bewildered expression, she asked curiously.
"I'm here to see Song Mai."
The woman looked the ward up and down, then fixed her gaze on Song Mai.
She walked in on her own, a hint of disdain in her eyes similar to that shown by Chu Xing.
Song Mai had a vague guess in her mind, and subconsciously smiled and said, "Auntie."
"She's got the makings of a beauty," the woman nodded, smiling as she spoke.
Lin Ran looked at the woman and felt a strong sense of familiarity.
I just couldn't remember where I'd seen her before, so I simply didn't think about it.
"Auntie, you are Chu Xing's mother, right?" Song Mai asked, guessing.
The woman nodded without hesitation: "I heard he got married, so I came to see the legendary daughter-in-law."
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