Chapter 19: Good fortune in both the large and small versions! (Double update combined)...
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very good.
It turns out that 10,000 times is not her limit.
The difference between the price reimbursed by Ning Ye's medical insurance and the actual medical expenses paid by the president was approximately 110,000 times.
Bian Xun smiled expressionlessly.
Inside the ward, the man who slowly walked in, carrying ten million dollars, was incredibly dignified.
The three people inside the room involuntarily raised their gazes.
Every step the president took seemed paved with diamonds and wealth, making his walk in the simple ward of the suburban hospital look like a red carpet.
Ning Ye: "?"
The man approached with a cold and aloof air, looking like he was demanding repayment of a debt; it was unclear who had offended him this time.
What is he doing here?
Jiang Xinghe stood behind Ning Ye, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Bian Xun and Ning Ye, when he suddenly noticed something.
Jiang Xinghe knew that Ning Ye had probably brought Tao Tao with her to the outskirts of Beijing. He had intended to ask her after Sister Zhou left, but now that President Bian had suddenly appeared, Jiang Xinghe instinctively swallowed his words.
However, it's obvious that Ning Ye usually waits until her child is asleep before coming to see a doctor.
Sister Zhou was unaware of this inside story. Her eyes, gleaming with experience, were already wide open. Why would the big boss come to see the employees below?
Ahhh, Ning Ye, could it be? Could it be her?!
Ning Ye suddenly felt a bit of a problem.
No one in the company knows about her relationship with Bian Xun—there wasn't a relationship between them to begin with, but if people find out, it will bring endless trouble, and even Bian's family might turn their attention back to her.
Ning Ye, who was currently taking care of Tao Tao, didn't want to create any difficulties for the mother and daughter, so she glanced at Sister Zhou with slight unease.
However, this underestimates Sister Zhou. Although Sister Zhou is indeed eagerly following the gossip, she would never dare to reveal what happened today.
After all, there are only four people here tonight. Xiao Jiang's gentle and reserved demeanor suggests he doesn't like gossip. If the news of the president's appearance at night gets out, who else could have told it?
Sister Zhou looked down at herself and, quite cleverly, zipped up her mouth.
To be a slacker in a big company, you need to be politically astute.
Bian Xun calmly walked to the bedside where Ning Ye was sitting, glanced indifferently at her colleague, lingered on Jiang Xing's face for a second longer, and then casually moved away.
A lukewarm man.
He has a kind of charm that only children would like, and he seems like the type who would love to be a stay-at-home dad.
Tsk.
In the eyes of capitalists, these tiny screws embedded in massive machines are not worth paying attention to.
The CEO indifferently raised his hand. "You may go back."
Jiang Xing paused for a moment before speaking, his voice as gentle and clear as water, "We can stay here, but Mr. Bian, you are much busier."
Bian Xun glanced at her again from the corner of his eye, his low, cold voice swirling with unspoken tension, "I'm here to help."
Seeing this, Sister Zhou, with a strong sense of crisis, grabbed Xiao Jiang, thinking, "I'm protecting your job, comrade." So, while backing away, she said, "Xiao Ning, send us a message when you get back to the hotel. Don't get up early tomorrow either; Xiao Jiang and I will handle things at the meeting—"
Jiang Xinghe was helped out by Sister Zhou. His personality simply prevented him from arguing with his female colleague. Soon, the ward fell silent again.
Bian Xun pulled up his coat and bent down to sit on the chair next to her.
This person's legs were so long that he could only bend over on the narrow bench, his knees bent at an extremely high angle, making him appear imposing and exuding an air of nobility.
The man had cold, handsome features. He looked down at her for a long time, then asked, "How did you get sick?"
She came out of the private hot spring wrapped in a bath towel; that brief moment of coolness shouldn't have been enough.
Ning Ye blinked, her nose and under-eye area slightly red from a cold.
She couldn't say that she caught a cold because she was looking for our child.
Besides, the child still went to him to buy milk.
Ning Ye could only wave his hand politely and say, "It's nothing, I'm sorry to have troubled you to come all this way."
Actually, the money has already been allocated, so whether or not the person actually shows up is not that important.
Bian Xun observed coldly, saw through her thoughts, and scoffed, "No need to be polite."
A minor illness costing ten million.
Is there any need for them to be polite to each other?
The man's gaze swept over her reddened nose, his eyes cool as he sneered, "Do you need any other tests?"
Ning Ye quickly declined, saying, "No need..."
"A full physical exam, every department, MRI, CT, get all the X-rays you can get," Bian Xun said calmly and rationally, sounding a little arrogant. "Don't leave any regrets, I'll take care of it all."
Ning Ye's polite and distant demeanor vanished, leaving her looking completely bewildered. "?"
“Mr. Bian, I have no other problems,” she said.
You don't need to curse me!
"That's good." Bian Xun stared at her indifferently for a long time.
The money he spent on the medication was enough to buy his life.
Bian Xun slowly closed his eyes.
In my memory, Ning Ye rarely got sick. She was very self-reliant and always took good care of herself.
She is like a pale wildflower growing in the crevices of barren rocks, able to adapt to harsh environments, cope with the trivialities of life, and still bloom peacefully.
So why did you catch a cold tonight? Bian Xun's eyes flickered slightly.
Even if she doesn't tell you, you can explore it yourself while searching.
This wasn't difficult for him.
Ning Ye leaned against the headboard, the delicate shadows of her eyelashes falling on her skin, giving her a graceful appearance.
She scrolled through the notifications on her phone and saw that the hospital's official account had announced the blood test results. She quickly got up and said, "I'm going to get the test report."
"Sit down." Bian Xun stood up from the chair, pressed her back down with his palm, and his eyes held a hint of death.
"I'll go get the form."
The few thin sheets of paper, worth a fortune, were glanced at by Bian Xun. Based on his current experience, only physical items purchased with his credit card could be displayed.
If what you're buying is a service or an abstract entity, it won't appear on his end.
Ning Ye's test results were indeed normal; she didn't have the flu, just a simple cold. The smell of disinfectant in the hospital had actually helped her feel a bit better.
She had just put Ning Zhitao to sleep after she finished drinking her milk before leaving the house. If the little girl knew she was going to the hospital, she would probably toss and turn in fear all night.
Ning Ye didn't want to linger outside for too long, so she put on her coat, took the prescription from the doctor, and prepared to pay for the medicine before returning to the hotel.
Before they could even leave the house, Assistant Zhang arrived, looking travel-worn.
Assistant Zhang had just put Zhang Sijie to sleep, and he wasn't dressed as professionally capable as usual, but rather had a more doting father vibe.
When he met Ning Ye, although they were not familiar with each other, Assistant Zhang inexplicably felt a familiar parental aura from Ning Ye.
Assistant Zhang asked a few questions about the situation, and then handed over something.
Ning Ye was somewhat surprised. Was it for her?
Assistant Zhang was also puzzled, but he was only responsible for relaying messages and did not investigate the reasons.
Bian Xun's gaze fell on the folded piece of embossed paper, and his brow furrowed slightly.
Ning Ye took it; it was a red invitation with gold lettering. Upon opening it, she discovered it was for Mr. Bian Guohua's 80th birthday.
This is the old man from the Bian family.
Assistant Zhang said, "Old Master Bian is recuperating in this villa by the lake on the outskirts of Beijing. Knowing that President Bian and Miss Ning are nearby, he specially asked me to deliver the invitation."
Ning Ye wondered if she had learned this by chance. Xu Lanyi's appearance this time was probably to accompany the elders of the Xu and Bian families to relax, and her information might have been intentionally or unintentionally conveyed by her.
This shows that the female lead is beginning to lay the groundwork for what will happen later. She believes that Ning Ye has already taken her daughter to find Bian Xun. Once Bian Xun also has an "illegitimate daughter," the two will be truly evenly matched, each with their own hidden pain, and the real plot will unfold from there.
After all, it's only when the male and female leads have children that those parent-child interactions and activities involving the father taking care of the kids become meaningful.
According to the original plot, Ning Ye, the female supporting character, should have been flattered and overjoyed after receiving the invitation, thinking that this was a signal that the Bian family had accepted her and that she could step into the Bian family's doorstep and enjoy endless wealth and glory after having a child.
This was certainly not a sign of respect for her, but rather an implication, a warning.
Ning Ye had witnessed this six years ago. She knew how feudal and traditional Old Master Bian was. His Bian family had a whole host of rules and regulations, and if Ning Ye went there, she would only be judged.
But today's incident reminded Ning Ye that although she didn't let Bian Xun know about the child, what if Xu Lanyi revealed this to Bian's family in the future?
If they were to discover that Ning Zhitao is Bian Xun's child, they would definitely take the child away immediately.
Ning Zhitao's origins are questionable, and her biological mother is of low status, so the child will likely spend the rest of her life in the Bian family mansion.
Ning Ye simply couldn't imagine it, and didn't want to imagine it.
She composed herself. Old Master Bian, a self-important old man, had specifically sent her an invitation. If she ignored it, he would only push her harder.
She naturally wouldn't attend the birthday celebration, but at the same time, she couldn't remain indifferent. She had to let this old geezer know that she was unknown and had no intention of returning to Bian Xun's life.
Ning Ye thought for a moment and decided to buy a cheap, low-end birthday gift.
Of course, she wouldn't spend her own money; she would simply swipe Bian Xun's card to show her filial piety.
When the invitation arrived, Ning Ye was preoccupied with the child and completely forgot that Bian Xun was still beside her.
As she walked out, she started searching on her phone for gifts under 200 yuan for the elderly. Before she even reached the door, she had already casually chosen a gift box.
Just as I was about to pay, someone snatched my phone away.
Bian Xun smoothly exited her payment page, glanced down at it, and asked, "What do you want to buy?"
Ning Ye was also quite frank: "A birthday gift."
Bian Xun said expressionlessly, "Don't buy it."
Ning Ye thought to herself that this was all because of your family's troubles, and gave a half-hearted, fake laugh: "It's only two hundred yuan, just a small token of my appreciation."
Bian Xun also sneered: "He doesn't need such expensive things."
Ning Ye: "...?"
This filial son's demeanor is truly familiar.
Bian Xun's expression was inscrutable.
A gift box worth two million is not something anyone deserves to eat.
He insisted, so Ning Ye had no choice but to pay the medical bill first. Just as she got to the window, the man next to her snatched the money away from her.
"?"
While searching, he pulled out a discreetly luxurious card from his coat pocket, speaking with an air of indifference and complete control, as if he were paying a million-dollar medical bill.
"You won't have to pay a single penny from now on."
"I'll buy you whatever you want."
After a while, Ning Ye stood in the wind, holding the plastic bag containing the medicine, looking dazed.
What are you doing?
What are they doing?
Although Bian Xun was paying for her medicine.
But a box of cold medicine and a box of oral liquid cost a total of 92 yuan.
What exactly is he so proud of?
...
In the cold wind outside the hospital, the young CEO's eyes were cold and distant.
Since we can't stop her from swiping her card, we might as well proactively cover her payment behavior.
Bian Xun resolved all the possible payment issues for her that night, which restored his aloof demeanor. He said calmly, "You don't need to worry about whether I have money or not."
He could buy an aircraft carrier as long as it wasn't a ten-thousandth of the original price.
Ning Ye also heard that recently the group had conducted a strict internal review of several members of the Bian family. The people these people had previously stuffed into the group, the bribes they had received, and the money they had embezzled were all recovered by Bian. He even squeezed out a lot of money from them.
Ning Ye couldn't help but wonder, "How much money can they return to you?"
Bian Xun stared at her with his dark eyes, his tone casual, "One hundred million."
Ning Ye gasped, hissing.
The honest girl's slightly flushed face, due to a mild fever, revealed her surprise.
One hundred million is a number that most people can never reach in their lifetime.
Based on her current salary, she would have to work without eating or drinking from the Southern Song Dynasty to the present day to even get close to a hundred million.
But for Bian Xun, it was just money he could get by simply knocking on the door.
…Damn capitalists!
"?" The capitalist's handsome, cold face seemed to hold a hint of something he wanted to say but couldn't.
"." In the end, he remained expressionless and said nothing.
Those dark eyes scrutinized her for a long time without blinking, then suddenly became interested, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
One hundred million could surprise her so much.
When she finds out exactly how much money she spent, she'll probably be too shocked to speak.
Thinking of Ning Ye's expression, a wicked anticipation rose in his heart.
She can never repay this debt in this lifetime.
After leaving the hospital, Ning Ye insisted on not taking the president's Maybach and took a taxi home herself—before taking the taxi, Bian Xun gave the driver another hundred yuan.
He's... crazy... never mind, just consider it a gift from the child's father.
Watching the car drive away, Bian Xun slowly withdrew his gaze and half-closed his eyes.
When I took her phone away, all the product recommendations she received were for children.
Bian Xun's gaze was cold and distant.
For him, investigating this matter was not difficult.
…
Ning Ye woke up the next day feeling much better.
Fortunately, I took the medicine in time the night before, and my cold did not get worse.
When Ning Zhitao woke up, she had no idea that Ning Ye had gone out in the middle of the night. She thought her mother had been by her side the whole time, so she happily rolled around in her mother's arms.
Although her parents didn't sleep together, Ning Zhitao knew that her father was nearby and her mother was here, which made her feel very at ease.
During the day, she continued to play with Zhang Sijie, waiting for her mother to come back.
Today is the last day of the conference, mainly a summit for exchanges between government departments and enterprises. The atmosphere is relatively relaxed, and there is a lucky draw after the morning agenda ends.
Before entering the venue, everyone received a number. The entrepreneurs attending in the morning drew lots, and a modern, intelligent automatic scrolling screen displayed three prizes.
Ning Ye looked at the number in her hand in surprise, never expecting that she had won a first prize.
The prize is a family interactive children's learning machine, the latest model on the market, small and lightweight, which children can carry with them.
After she won, Sister Zhou next to her looked on with envy. If it weren't for the fact that she didn't have the grape leaves, she would definitely have given them to her, but she accepted them with a smile.
I'm in good luck today, I'll let Tao Tao play with it when I get home.
During lunch, Jiang Xinghe asked her about what happened last night, "President Bian...didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"
Ning Ye shook her head.
It has to be said that Bian Xun really looked like he was there to collect a debt, but who knew he was there to give away money?
A very strange man.
Jiang Xinghe's gentle gaze held a hint of unspoken words. As fellow alumni of Jinghua University, he suddenly recalled some scattered rumors from his student days after returning home last night. He searched for them on the campus forum based on his memory and seemed to understand something.
They were once together and received a lot of attention.
Could Ning Ye's child be his?
Jiang Xing and Gui Ju's hands, which were resting on their knees, tightened slightly.
Judging from Mr. Bian's expression, he doesn't seem to know yet.
Jiang Xinghe would not mention it, much less tell Bian Xun.
This is Ning Ye's private matter, and he has no right to interfere.
In his own little secret heart, he hoped that he could be by Ning Ye's side and help her in the future.
After noon, the children went to the hotel lobby.
Ning Zhitao played with the newly acquired learning machine with Zhang Sijie. The two whispered to each other in front of the small screen, playing with the robot teacher until their throats were hoarse. Song Hua smiled helplessly and took the learning machine away.
In the distance, a tall, slender man happened to pass by, his eyes glancing subtly over the two children.
Assistant Zhang followed behind Bian Xun. When he saw that his boss's gaze was actually on his wife and children, he suddenly felt a sense of panic and quickly gestured to Song Hua from a distance.
The boss dislikes children so much, yet he allowed his wife and child to come to the hot spring hotel while he was on a business trip. This could be a big deal or a small one, and I wonder what the boss is thinking.
So Assistant Zhang frantically lip-synced: Boss, hit the child, run!
Bian Xun: "?"
Song Hua was startled and quickly led the two girls to their feet, then lowered their heads and walked away cautiously.
Ning Zhitao, holding Aunt Song Hua's hand, turned around several times, winked at her father, and smiled.
Bian Xun paused for a moment, then said, "..."
It doesn't matter, his probing is not over yet.
Ning Ye discovered that her good luck for the day hadn't ended yet.
On the last afternoon of the conference, there was an on-site paper selection activity. Ning Ye carefully reviewed the materials and listened attentively during the meeting. Surprisingly, her paper was selected and she received a family dinner voucher for the rooftop dinner at the hot spring hotel.
Without hesitation, Ning Ye gave the meal voucher to Song Hua, who had been helping to take care of Tao Tao for the past two days, so that she and Assistant Zhang's family of three could go.
Song Hua was actually a little embarrassed, but Ning Ye had already taken Ning Zhitao back to the room. The two women, one high and one low, swayed their arms, and their incredibly similar faces looked warm and carefree.
We waited until we reached the restaurant.
He stood in the center, looked around, and didn't see the expected figure, but only the happy family of Assistant Zhang.
Assistant Zhang was cutting her steak when she looked up and met her boss's indifferent gaze. "!"
This time, Bian Xun didn't try to further solidify his image as someone who hit children; he simply turned around and left.
"Have they left?"
"They're gone."
Song Hua then dared to turn around. Her husband, the boss, was clearly young and handsome, but his aura was frighteningly cold. Zhang Sijie, who was usually very boisterous, had just quietly eaten the carrots and broccoli on her plate.
I wonder if a man like this will be fierce and strict after becoming a father.
"Does he really hit the children?" Song Hua asked her husband, still feeling lingering fear.
Once Assistant Zhang was sure the boss had left, he breathed a sigh of relief, thought for a moment, shook his head, and smiled, "Probably not."
Isn't it said that the colder a man appears on the surface, the greater his hidden personality?
Having served by Bian Zong's side for so many years, he has a good understanding of him.
His inner emotions were not as calm and composed as they appeared on the surface.
"Besides, Mr. Bian is a man too. If he had a daughter, wouldn't he be a doting father?"
…
Ning Ye took Tao Tao back to their room. They could have checked out tomorrow morning, but that would have meant they wouldn't be able to send the child to kindergarten on Monday.
Since there are plenty of bullet trains available, Ning Ye decided to take her child back to the city tonight, as she would feel more at ease sleeping at home.
Most importantly, it's unknown whether Xu Lanyi and Grandpa Bian are still nearby.
She's never been very reliable.
After packing her simple luggage, Ning Ye habitually checked under the pillows on the bed, on the bathroom shelves, and other places to make sure nothing was left behind before taking her daughter's hand.
Just as I was about to leave, the phone on the bedside table rang.
The receptionist's cheerful voice came through the microphone, "Hello, congratulations to the guest in room 1201! You have secured a private viewing room for the hotel's fireworks show. Please proceed to room xx on floor x of building x at 7:00 PM. We will provide you with drinks and a warm meal. We wish you a pleasant viewing experience..."
Ning Ye was also taken aback.
What bad luck today!
The receiver was very loud. Ning Zhitao's eyes lit up as soon as she heard "fireworks." She used to love setting off fireworks with her parents!
Ning Ye looked down and met the child's bright, round eyes; she simply couldn't refuse.
Let's stay a little later, it's a rare opportunity.
The other colleagues either went to continue soaking in the hot springs or attended the dinner after the meeting. Ning Ye led Tao Tao to the designated location. The building had a U-shaped design, and each private room had a terrace that tilted towards the open space facing the night sky.
Ning Ye led the child into their private room. Opposite them was a row of private rooms with terraces, which were indeed private spaces. Only a few families of tourists were sitting there watching the fireworks.
The private room directly opposite Ning Ye was empty; it was pitch black and the lights were off.
She led the child to sit down by the small stove. Just as they were settled, the first firework burst into flames and streaked across the night sky.
The dark room opposite seemed to be illuminated for a moment, but the light overhead was so bright that everyone was looking at the fireworks and no one noticed.
Ning Ye and Ning Zhitao tilted their heads back, their faces bearing the same smiles, radiating an infectious happiness.
opposite.
Bian Xun leaned against the window, looking at the two people, one big and one small, and felt a pang in his heart. The truth was finally revealed.
On the warm terrace lit by the fireplace, Ning Ye held the little girl's hand and put it in her pocket. Her almond-shaped eyes, looking up at the sky, reflected the myriad Milky Ways. The little girl next to her also opened her mouth wide and laughed, with the same shallow dimple at the corner of her mouth as Ning Ye.
It's like there are two versions, one large and one small.
Originals and copies.
They look so alike.
Where did this child come from? How come he looks so much like Ning Ye?
Bian Xun leaned against the window, his eyes dark, and slowly frowned.
Could it be that Ning Ye's parents had another child?
At such an advanced age, you gave birth to a younger sister for her?
Unless they are biological sisters, it's hard to find them so similar.
But Ning Ye's mother and father's situation is quite complicated.
Bian Xun frowned, realizing for the first time that the problem was difficult to solve.
But at least he was certain of one thing: this child was the one who had been following Ning Ye.
The children's products she has bought recently are all for this child.
Bian Xun leaned back indifferently.
He doesn't like children, and such sudden changes in his life are just trouble for him.
But he couldn't explain why, he felt a vague unease deep down.
A feeling of being detached from control gradually unfolded around me.
He didn't like that Ning Ye had things he didn't know.
The fireworks burst into a dazzling display, and the night returned to its gloom. The little girl across from Ning Ye, still wanting more, hugged her and whispered something to her, their gestures intimate.
Ning Yexing's eyes shone brightly. She lowered her head and patted her head before the two of them turned and left the private room.
Bian Xun watched her leave with cold, lonely eyes, unaware of her own day's "fortune".
Of course, he wouldn't tell her.
Although the child's identity is still unknown, at least Bian Xun has figured out the reason for Ning Ye's spending.
Moreover—
The young CEO's dark eyes gleamed with a calculating light; he had been pondering something these past few days.
If she uses his card to make purchases, it will cause a ten-thousand-fold increase.
If she uses his card to invest, could she get a return of 10,000 times?
It doesn't even need to be 10,000 times.
With just a 100-fold increase, Bian Xun's net worth could rank among the world's top next year, making him incredibly wealthy.
A hint of nobility slowly crept into the corners of the man's eyes.
He always manages to break even.
It doesn't matter if it's money.
They are still human.
Bian Xun stood up coldly and informed Assistant Zhang to prepare for the return trip.
They've left, so there's no need for me to stay here.
Ning Ye took the child on the bullet train back to the city. When they got off the train, Tao Tao was still reminiscing about the fireworks. Her eyes were bright, as if she had experienced a soft and dreamy fairy tale. She would remember the scene of watching fireworks with her mother when she grew up.
Ning Ye was also very happy.
She's never had particularly good luck growing up, but today's fortune is unbelievably good, and it seems a bit of a pity to let it pass by like this.
She looked left and right, and suddenly an idea struck her.
Ten minutes later, amidst Ning Zhitao's cheers, Ning Ye smiled as she looked at the cardstock in her hand.
"It's a hit! It's a hit!"
Ning Ye bought a 100 yuan lottery ticket and actually won 500 yuan!
Her luck with money is absolutely phenomenal today.
Ning Zhitao jumped up and down excitedly, as if the mother and daughter had won a five million dollar lottery. "Mom, Mom, you're amazing!"
Ning Ye pinched the child's cheek, then suddenly remembered something and ultimately didn't claim the prize.
This lottery ticket will also randomly appear at Bian Xun's location. Since it was bought with his card, let's just give him this good fortune.
After all, Bian Xun paid a lot of money for her today, and he doesn't actually have that obligation now.
And now he's so sensitive about money.
So the mother and daughter held hands and happily went home together.
Half an hour later.
The president, clutching the lottery ticket in his hand, arrived at the lottery station.
"Congratulations! You've won five hundred yuan!"
"Wait a minute, aren't you the new president of Wujiang Group? May we interview you to see how you're feeling right now?"
"It seems you're not affected by this 500 yuan at all. Is it because you're so wealthy that you've lost your sense of money?"
Bian Xun, expressionless, redeemed the prize money and turned to leave.
Who the hell would be happy to win 500 yuan after spending a million?
hehe.
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Author's Note: I'm late, but I'll keep drawing red envelopes! [Crying emoji] It's really generous!
Tomorrow, we'll continue our fierce battle for midnight.
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