The wind choked my throat, and my nasal cavity felt like it was exploding with a sour taste.
Although Mingdai had been discharged from the hospital, her body had not fully recovered. In addition, she was already weak and sickly, and the sprint she had just run made her dizzy and lightheaded.
"Cough cough cough!"
It felt like countless ants were biting her throat, and even though Mingdai tried to keep quiet, she couldn't stop coughing.
But the hand that was tightly gripping He Yaonian's suit did not let go.
He Yaonian, who was being held back, remained motionless, his tall figure standing as straight as a pine tree in the chilly spring sunlight.
"Third Uncle."
Only after Mingdai had recovered from the difficult itching sensation in her throat did she cautiously call out to He Yaonian.
"Third Uncle, don't leave yet, let's talk, okay?"
Fearing that He Yaonian would not agree, Mingdai refused to let go of He Yaonian.
He Yaonian's tone was very curt, "There's nothing to talk about."
After saying that, he tried to break free from Mingdai's grasp and bend down to get into the car.
"Third Uncle."
Mingdai panicked and grabbed with her other hand, pulling He Yaonian back from taking a step forward.
He Yaonian finally couldn't help but turn around, his dark eyes, which seemed to have no bottom, staring at Mingdai with a hint of annoyance.
What exactly do you want?
Mingdai was truly innocent; it was all very inexplicable.
"Third Uncle, have I ever offended you in any way?"
This man's aura was so intimidating that Mingdai forced herself to meet He Yaonian's gaze.
Or did I do something to upset you?
But she and He Yaonian didn't know each other at all before. Recently, she moved into the He family home, and she has barely spoken to him.
Besides, he was perfectly fine when she called him from the hospital the day before yesterday.
"Could it be because I didn't pay my hospital fees?"
Mingdai couldn't think of a reason, so she could only consider every possibility.
“Of course I should pay for my hospital stay. I will return the money that the He family paid for earlier when I get back. I don’t want to turn a blind eye. I’m not that kind of person.”
Mingdai explained with shame and unease, then suddenly said to He Yaonian, "Can I transfer it directly to you? Do you have your bank account number...?"
"Mingdai".
He Yaonian interrupted Mingdai.
Why evade the issue?
Mingdai: "?"
He Yaonian's handsome, cold face concealed his deepest emotions.
"You wish nothing had ever happened, right?"
"Third Uncle, what exactly are you..."
He Yaonian pulled the hem of his suit jacket from Mingdai's hand, turned around, and got into the car.
Before the car door closed completely.
"Then so be it."
"Mingdai, please always remember your place and do not overstep it."
What did she overstep?
Oh, so she just grabbed his suit jacket, right?
What exactly does he mean?!
Why can't he just say it outright?
With her mind completely muddled, Mingdai stood there in a frenzy for a long time.
After returning to the He family home, Mingdai was not in good spirits. Her parents called to inquire about the effectiveness of the traditional Chinese medicine.
"I've only been drinking it for a few days, and I haven't felt much of a difference yet."
Mingdai only reported good news and not bad news.
In fact, she didn't drink any of the remaining medicine.
The doctor advised her to take a break for a while. Her health had deteriorated over the years, and she had taken enough medication. Taking a break wouldn't cause any problems.
"Is the medicine that Tingchuan brews for you every day?"
Ming's mother asked with a smile, "He didn't find it troublesome, did he?"
As the afternoon sun set, the trees and buildings in the distance were half vibrant orange-red and half dark and shrouded in shadow. At the end of the winding road, a black Bentley, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, drove by.
Mingdai stood up abruptly.
"Mom, I have to go now. I have something to do. I'm taking my medicine properly, so don't worry about me and Dad. I'm feeling fine. I'll let you know if I feel unwell."
"I'll hang up now."
Mingdai turned and left the room.
In the living room, the young masters and ladies of the He family chatted and joked around, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
The Mo family of three was not there, and He Yaoyuan was nowhere to be seen either.
"Mingdai".
Seeing Mingdai come down the stairs, He Xingqiong smiled and waved to her.
"Come and sit down."
Mingdai pointed to the doorway.
"Third Uncle is back."
The young masters and ladies immediately stood up and respectfully greeted the head of the family.
"Third Uncle."
This scene repeats itself whenever He Yaonian returns home.
He Yaonian, with an imposing air, handed his suit jacket to the butler and then nodded slightly to the younger generation.
Mingdai deliberately stood at the top of the stairs to wait for him.
"Third Uncle."
He Yaonian remained expressionless, glanced at her sideways, and went straight upstairs.
He Yaonian is always very busy, with almost no leisure time available.
He spends all his time at home in the study, except when he's sleeping.
He Xingqiong came over and put her arm around Mingdai's shoulder, acting furtively.
"Have you found out the reason?"
Mingdai shook her head helplessly, "No."
Did you know him before?
Mingdai said bitterly, "I don't know him."
"That's strange."
He Xingqiong thought for a moment, "Why don't you try again later?"
Mingdai felt a chill run down her spine.
"Won't he be angry?"
He Xingqiong was very honest, "It's hard to say."
Mingdai decided to be brave one more time.
Just then, the housekeeper was about to bring He Yaonian a cup of refreshing tea.
Mingdai took the initiative to undertake this task.
The unsuspecting young masters and ladies lamented that Mingdai was fearless in her ignorance; they certainly wouldn't dare to send her anything, as doing so would inevitably lead to a surprise inspection, which was no different from walking into the line of fire.
He Xingjian went upstairs to get her things, together with Mingdai.
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