Chi Zhan glanced at his watch and saw that there was still some time. He asked, "Let me hear what the elders want me to do in charge."
"Marry her?"
Surprise flashed in Luo Nanqing's eyes, but she lowered her head so no one could see.
Old Master Chi frowned and said, "I'm just being responsible. I didn't ask you to marry her. You still have to marry someone who can help you. If there are any changes in your career in the future, she can help you."
Luo Nanqing understood that she still couldn't have any expectations of the Chi family.
Old Master Chi asked her to come back just to let her see her grandfather off to the end, to cover up his guilt for separating them all these years and for almost getting her hurt.
Chi Zhan's mother had to treat her as a non-blood relative based on her being well-behaved and sensible, and she couldn't dream of having anything to do with Chi Zhan.
At this point, they are only concerned about the interests of the Chi family.
No matter what mood she is in.
She is like a commodity.
But it doesn't matter. Jiang Lai was lucky not to die this time, and he won't be much worse than her in the future.
After all, she grew up in the Chi family, and Jiang Lai, who was neither loved by her father nor her mother, was an orphan.
Even if I knew Ruan Nanzhihe, what would that matter?
It is impossible for Zhou Fang to become an enemy of the Chi family for her.
Even though the Zhou and Chi families were old friends, the Chi family would never let Zhou Fang interfere in family affairs and affect the interests of the Chi family.
"I don't understand."
Chi Zhan said calmly, "What do you mean by not marrying but taking responsibility?"
Old Master Chi knocked the ground with his cane, obviously angry, annoyed by Chi Zhan's questioning that seemed to know the answer.
"If you really like that Jiang Lai one, you can keep it outside."
This is quite clear.
Chi Zhan chuckled, "Grandpa, you are considerate of me."
Mr. Chi was still furious. “If you hadn’t messed around, I wouldn’t have to worry so much.”
Chi Zhan put one hand in his pocket and his voice turned cold. "Grandpa, thank you for your concern. I won't accept your advice. And I also suggest you not to make suggestions in the future."
“…”
"Chi Zhan!"
Old Master Chi banged the ground with his cane, making a deafening noise. He stood up with an angry shout, but fell down again.
“Old man!”
"dad!"
…
The sirens of ambulances pierced the night sky.
He was taken to the emergency room immediately after being sent to the hospital.
Mr. Chi has a special identity, and the old lady is worried about him, so she changes her usual cautious attitude and becomes a little irritable.
Chi Xu was trying to comfort her. Chi's mother was afraid that Chi Zhan would take advantage of the chaos to send Luo Nanqing abroad, so she arranged for people to surround the emergency room.
The task of blocking the news fell on Chi Zhan.
Chi Zhan can't just ignore it and let the situation escalate. If the Chi family is in danger, Jiang Lai will be in even greater danger.
As soon as his family was under surveillance and the ambulance drove out of the compound, the phone started calling non-stop.
I was so busy that my phone ran out of battery.
…
After Jiang Lai returned home, she saw that there was no message from Chi Zhan on her phone. She slumped over on the sofa, thought for a long time, and finally sent a message.
【Are you done yet?】
Then, I put down my phone and went to take a shower and do my hair. Two hours later, I looked at my phone again, but there was still no reply.
She put down her phone, turned on her computer and started working. She didn't know when she fell asleep. When she woke up, she subconsciously picked up her phone, but Chi Zhan still hadn't replied.
She hesitated for a moment and dialed his number, but it was turned off.
Just as I was about to put down my phone, a message from Ruan Nanzhi came in.
[Lai Lai, Chi Zhan's grandfather is in the hospital.]
Jiang Lai jumped up from the bed, quickly washed and dressed, went to the door, hailed a taxi and rushed to the hospital.
After getting off the car, she called Ruan Nanzhi. Ruan Nanzhi and Zhou Fang were already in the hospital. After hanging up the phone and saying something to Zhou Fang, she went downstairs to find her.
Jiang Lai walked over quickly, "What's going on?"
Ruan Nanzhi said: "He is old and fainted because he got angry."
Jiang Lai pursed her lips and asked, "Is it because of what happened between me and Chi Zhan?"
Ruan Nanzhi shook her head. "Not entirely. Don't think too much about it. There's also the matter of Luo Nanqing. If you want to see Chi Zhan, I'll talk to Zhou Fang. You have to stay away from the Chi family for the time being and don't let Grandpa Chi know."
"It's blocked up there, and the news of Grandpa Chi's illness can't be spread out, so I can't take you up there for the time being. Sorry."
One is Mr. Chi’s identity.
Secondly, although Ruan Nanzhi is Jiang Lai's best friend, this is the Chi family's private matter after all, and she has no right to make any decisions for the Chi family.
Given the Chi family's current attitude, it would be better for Jiang Lai to avoid them.
Jiang Lai nodded. "Why should I apologize? Of course I understand. Their family has always been special. I knew that before Chi Zhan and I started dating."
Ruan Nanzhi: "You haven't eaten yet, I'll go have dinner with you."
The two found a noodle shop.
There weren't many people there at the moment, so they sat in the compartment.
Ruan Nanzhi told her the details, "Luo Nanqing told the Chi family about what happened in the hotel that night. The Chi family meant that Chi Zhan should be responsible and not marry."
Jiang Lai paused while wiping the table, then sneered softly, "Luo Nanqing's wishful thinking didn't work."
Ruan Nanzhi nodded. "Regarding this matter between you and Chi Zhan, it's normal for the Chi family to object. It all depends on what Chi Zhan thinks."
She sent a message to Zhou Fang and continued, "Chi Zhan was busy blocking the news all night. Although his grandmother and grandfather were married through a family alliance and had a very close relationship, he was a little upset and short of breath because of his worry. He didn't even have time to recharge and tell you. Don't be angry."
Jiang Lai asked, "Is this what you want to say, or did he ask you to tell me?"
"Of course he asked me to say this, otherwise I wouldn't have said it to him. I am unwavering and will always stand by you."
"Okay, with what you said, I can die without regrets."
"Pah, pah, pah!"
The two smiled at each other.
…
Even after Chi Zhan finished his work, he was still being watched. Under such circumstances, he couldn't go against his family.
While he was in the bathroom, Chi Yi brought him a charged phone, and he quickly sent a message to Jiang Lai to apologize.
Jiang Lai and Ruan Nanzhi walked out of the noodle shop and their cell phones vibrated twice.
She clicked it.
Chi Zhan: [Sorry, it's not convenient to call, so I can only send you a message to express my apologies. I may not be able to see you these few days, so don't think too much. It has nothing to do with you. You can eat and work as usual. If you want to know what's going on here, just ask Nanzhi.]
Followed by an expression of kneeling and kowtowing.
Jiang Lai glanced at Ruan Nanzhi.
Ruan Nanzhi said, "I never thought he was the type to send emoticons."
Jiang Lai replied briefly, "I used to think he was heartless and desireless, like a monk. Who knew this lonely and indifferent flower on the cliff would be so hot when I picked it up?"
…
Ruan Nanzhi had to go back to the hospital, so Jiang Lai took a taxi.
Before getting in the car, she worriedly instructed, "Call me immediately if anything happens."
"Don't worry, don't let your imagination run wild."
"You know, I've always been open-minded."
Ruan Nanzhi didn't mention it. If she had been more open-minded, she wouldn't have gone to the rooftop in the first place.
"Message me when you get home."
…
A week later, Grandpa Chi was discharged from the hospital and returned home.
Jiang Lai also received news that Chi Zhan was coming to see her.
They occasionally sent messages to each other these days, and most of the situations were told to her by Ruan Nanzhi.
Knowing that Grandpa Chi was fine, she was happy and on a whim went to the supermarket to buy vegetables and meat to prepare something to eat.
She had failed before, but she got used to it after repeated attempts.
I can finally cook a dish this time.
She still overestimated herself.
When Chi Zhan arrived at the door, he heard a shrill alarm.
Thinking it was a gas leak, he didn't knock and entered the door code that Jiang Lai sent him.
After entering, he was greeted by billowing smoke, which made it difficult for him to open his eyes.
"Jiang Lai!"
He ran into the kitchen and bumped into Jiang Lai who came out.
Jiang Lai's face, which was always delicately made up, was full of panic and embarrassment.
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