Mingzhu City is one of the top-tier metropolises in China. It is situated by the sea, with convenient transportation and thriving trade. Many Chinese people aspire to live and work in Mingzhu City.
She wore a snow-white dress that reached her knees, revealing her slender, well-proportioned calves. Her long, curly hair was styled into a youthful and lively bun, with wispy bangs adding a touch of naturalness and beauty. Her delicate face was adorned with light makeup, making her even more beautiful.
Walking on the wide avenue, amidst the bustling crowds and heavy traffic, passersby's gazes inevitably fell upon the woman, drawn by her beauty.
Cheng Momo dragged a heavy suitcase slowly, her legs numb, her eyes glazed over, moving forward mechanically. Her pale lips and delicate face carried a pitiful and bewildered look, making her a striking sight wherever she went.
The traffic light in front of her flashed from green to red, signaling pedestrians to stop, but Cheng Momo didn't notice. She mechanically walked across the crosswalk.
A screeching sound suddenly rang out as the wheels screeched against the ground, leaving a long trail of tracks on the road. It stopped abruptly five inches in front of Cheng Momo, a sight that would make anyone's heart skip a beat.
Startled, Cheng Momo instinctively stumbled backward and fell to the ground. Her hands were cut, and blood seeped out, which, against her snow-white skin, gave her a poignant and beautiful appearance.
Fortunately, the car owner wasn't a heartless person. Upon seeing the accident, he quickly got out of the car, dressed in a sharp suit, looking every bit the social elite. The fabric of the suit was obviously very expensive, and his clothes and watch were also from well-known brands, clearly indicating that he was a wealthy person.
"Miss, are you alright? Do you want me to take you to the hospital? I'm so sorry, I didn't notice you just now and you were frightened. Don't worry, I will definitely make it up to you and I will never let you suffer any loss." The man's deep and pleasant voice rang out, full of apology and care, instantly warming Cheng Momo's heart and bringing some warmth to her cold limbs.
Cheng Momo looked up, wanting to see what the person who had helped her during her most lonely and helpless time looked like. Her eyes met a familiar yet unfamiliar face, causing her to widen her gaze, her mouth slightly agape, speechless for a long moment.
"Miss?" Yan Rui was a little displeased to see Cheng Momo staring at his face, but he still wore a polite smile, patted off imaginary dust, and slowly stood up, his tone becoming more distant and polite.
"Miss, I will compensate you as much as I should, but if you have any other ideas, don't blame me for being impolite." It's no wonder Yan Rui is narcissistic; he certainly has the right to be. He's good-looking, from a good family, has a good personality, is capable, and took over his family's company at a young age. In high society, he's considered one of the top heirs.
He always strived to do everything perfectly, hoping to make his mother proud and escape the nightmares of his childhood. Now he's doing very well and has long since moved beyond the darkness of his past.
Since he made a name for himself in the business world, many women have thrown themselves at him, using all sorts of tricks, which is really annoying.
"I...I didn't mean anything by it, I just thought you looked familiar." Cheng Momo hugged her arms tightly, shook her head, looked innocent, and tears were already welling up in her eyes.
Yan Rui's expression turned even colder upon hearing this; the words "familiar" were truly grating.
"Are you Yan Rui?" Before Yan Rui could speak, Cheng Momo looked up at him cautiously and asked the question uncertainly.
"You are... Cheng Momo?" Upon hearing this, Yan Rui carefully examined Cheng Momo's face and finally found fragments of memories from his distant past.
The other person's uncertain look hurt Cheng Momo's pride. He straightened his sleeves, pursed his lips, and gave a soft "hmm." He had thought that given their childhood friendship, the other person would definitely not forget him, after all, he was Yan Rui's only friend. He hadn't expected that the other person had already forgotten him, which made him feel somewhat frustrated and sad.
"Sorry I bumped into you. I'll take you to the hospital now, and I'll cover all the medical expenses." Confirming the other person's identity didn't cause Yan Rui any strong emotional reaction. To him, Cheng Momo was just a friend he hadn't known for long when they were children, someone who had once shown him kindness.
The little squabbles from childhood seem childish and laughable now, but they still make people laugh when they reminisce about them.
However, since they were friends, he still had to take care of Cheng Momo out of consideration for their friendship.
Cheng Momo moved her lips, thought about her meager wallet, and silently nodded. "Okay."
The journey was uneventful. Yan Rui took the person to Mingzhu City's largest private hospital—Mingzhu City Jiren Hospital. The hospital occupies a vast area, boasts top-notch medical equipment, provides excellent service, caters primarily to high-society individuals, and frequently engages in charitable medical services, earning it a good reputation.
Looking at the bright and tall hospital in front of her, Cheng Momo's eyes were filled with envy. If it weren't for a chance encounter, she probably would never have had the opportunity to enter such a high-end hospital and enjoy the best service in her life.
She glanced subtly at the tall man beside her. Although he looked much the same as she did when she was a child, only more mature and even more handsome, he looked completely different. Apart from his face, he seemed like a completely different person.
If she had met Yan Rui a year ago, things might be better for her now, but now...
Yan Rui was extremely efficient and quickly completed the procedures for Cheng Momo. After examination, Cheng Momo was found to be in good health, with only some abrasions. However, out of caution, Yan Rui still arranged for her to be hospitalized.
Later, he received a phone call. It turned out that his secretary was urging him to attend a meeting. He had a lot of things to do at his company and was busy like an old ox every day. Today was an important meeting, and it was already good that he could spare the time.
After leaving Cheng Momo's ward, Yan Rui turned and headed towards the dean's office, barging in with a smile without even knocking.
"Mom, I've come to see you." Looking at Wuyou in her white coat, Yan Rui became even happier. Only in front of Wuyou would he show a bit of his childlike innocence and dependence.
"Didn't you have a meeting today? Why are you here?" Wuyou raised an eyebrow, put down her pen, casually fiddled with it, and tilted her head in confusion.
"It's nothing, there was a little accident on the way, I had to take someone to the hospital, and I'm going back to my meeting now. I'll also come to see my mom. I wonder if she would do me the honor of having dinner with me?" Yan Rui smoothed his hair, gave a simple explanation, and resumed his playful smile.
Wuyou twirled the pen in her hand, laughed at his silly antics, and nodded. "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I agree."
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