Chapter 987: Accepting the Pursuit
Even if Zhang Pei had not made this call, Peter had already bought the earliest flight from Los Angeles to New York that morning. There were less than four hours before the plane took off. He planned to take a nap and then go directly to the airport.
Zhang Pei’s call made him feel refreshed.
Since Peter came to the United States, he and Zhang Pei have not contacted each other. Busy work and time difference are one reason, but more importantly, he is not sure of Zhang Pei's feelings. When he confessed at the airport, he seemed calm and dignified, but in fact, he was afraid of hearing a heartless reply from Zhang Pei, so he would rather Zhang Pei ignore him and he would ignore her.
If it comes to work issues, Zhang Pei always asks Mao Yuchen to be in charge of connecting with Peter. Peter feels mixed emotions. If Liu? hadn't gotten into trouble, he and Zhang Pei wouldn't know how long the stalemate would last.
Zhang Pei's mood was similar to Peter's. When she heard Peter's long-lost "Hello, Pei", her eyes felt a little sore. If she really had no feelings for Peter, she would never ask him for help.
"My daughter had an accident in New York."
"I know, I know everything. This incident has caused a big stir in the United States. Don't panic. I'm in Los Angeles now. I'm going to New York right away. I've booked a taxi to the airport and it will arrive in two hours."
Zhang Pei was stunned. She didn't expect Peter to react faster than her. "It's midnight over there... Aren't you going to rest?"
"It's okay for me to sleep less. I can rest my eyes while waiting at the airport or on the plane," Peter said. "Liu is alone in the United States. She was injured and hospitalized. She needs an elder to take care of her. If you are not here, I will be her elder! I will go over and sort things out. I won't let her suffer such a great injustice in vain."
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His meaning was very clear. Whether Zhang Pei accepted him or not, he already regarded Liu? as half his daughter.
Zhang Pei realized how ridiculous his previous hesitation and speculation were. If Peter treated this relationship as dispensable and just for fun, why would he be in such a hurry to go to New York and why would he care about Liu's life or death?
Liu? is right. She shouldn't resist other men just because she met a scumbag. She has a new life, her own career, and the right to pursue her own happiness. It has nothing to do with age. Besides, Peter is such a good person. Are nationality, race, and cultural background really that important compared to character?
"Thank you. I'll trouble you."
"Well, don't worry, you are alone in China, remember to take care of yourself."
At their age, their care and concern are simple, but more sincere than those cheesy love words, and everything is self-evident. Zhang Pei understands that accepting Peter's help is equivalent to accepting his pursuit.
After hanging up the phone, Peter felt full of energy, as if he had hope for his future life.
Liu? was in the emergency room for a full five hours, most of the time was spent cleaning the stains on her body. As for her injuries, they were neither serious nor minor. The two most serious injuries were two small but deep wounds on her lower back and back arm from the sharp end of the metal cake rack. The nurse cut open her dress, and the two large pieces were stained with blood, but the blood could not be seen through the black cloth and was blocked by the cake.
She also had a concussion. She fell face-down into the cake, with the back of her head hitting the ground. Fortunately, the cake served as a cushion, but at the same time, the upper layer of cake pressed down on her face, blocking her breathing. She was short of oxygen for a short period of time, which made her consciousness blurred. In addition, she had countless bruises on her body, all from falling and bumping.
What's more troublesome is that she had consumed alcohol beforehand, so the doctor was unable to use some medications. He could only give her a tetanus shot first, while closely observing her brain changes to avoid cerebral hemorrhage and brain damage.
The doctor told Jason, Maria and others about Liu's condition truthfully. After the alcohol in Liu's body was metabolized, they gave Liu other treatments, such as anti-inflammatory treatment of the wound and brain treatment.
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