Chapter 52 I'm afraid my girlfriend will get tired.
Meng Yanxi not only made arrangements at the hospital, but he also arranged everything she was supposed to do.
Jin Zhao's flight was on Sunday morning, landing in the neighboring city at noon. She had booked a hotel near Jin Wenyi's home in advance on her phone, planning to drop off her luggage at the hotel first, then go to a nearby shopping mall to buy gifts, and accompany Jin Wenyi to the hospital in the afternoon.
Unexpectedly, Zhuang Yu was there to pick me up as soon as I came out.
Meng Yanxi's assistant earns a six-figure monthly salary and excels in everything, even her eyesight. She spotted Jin Zhao in the crowd at a glance and called out, "Teacher Jin, over here!"
When Jin Zhao saw Zhuang Yu, her gaze instinctively searched her surroundings for the person she loved.
The phone then rang once.
Meng Yanxi: [I've sent Zhuang Yu to your place; tell him what to do.]
Jin Zhao stared at the screen, and before he realized what had happened, a sense of inexplicable peace welled up inside him.
Zhuang Yu quickly walked a few steps to her, took the suitcase, and said with a smile, "Teacher Jin, you must be tired from your journey. Let me take you back to your hotel first."
Jin Zhao politely replied, "Okay, thank you."
Zhuang Yu smiled sheepishly and said, "Please don't be so polite with me, or President Meng will dock my pay. Just call me Zhuang Yu, and feel free to ask me anything."
The two headed to the parking lot. Zhuang Yu was driving a relatively understated Bentley today. While helping her with her luggage, Jin Zhao noticed that the trunk was mostly filled with gifts: fruit baskets, flowers, and gift boxes.
Zhuang explained, "Brother Yan said that it's inconvenient for you to bring these things on the plane since you're coming back from Beicheng, and it would be too rushed to buy them after landing. He prepared them for you in advance, so you can just take them to Teacher Jin's house."
Jin Zhao's heart is warm.
After getting in the car, I found the hotel address and was about to tell Zhuang Yu when a phone call came through Zhuang Yu's earpiece.
Zhuang Yu: "General Manager Meng."
It was Meng Yanxi. Jin Zhao couldn't hear what Meng Yanxi was saying; he could only hear Zhuang Yu speaking.
"Don't worry, we've already picked up Ms. Jin, and we'll take her to the InterContinental Hotel now."
"Power bank? Yes, there is one in the car. I'll get it for Teacher Jin now."
Jin Zhao: "..."
She glanced at her phone screen, which was silently lit.
Her boyfriend seemed to have little patience; if she didn't reply to his messages for a little while, he would protest indirectly.
Why would he ask Zhuang Yu for a power bank? He's clearly annoyed that she didn't reply to his messages and is trying to get her to respond.
Whether Zhuang Yu saw through his little scheme or not, he seriously took out a power bank from the storage box and handed it to her.
Jin Zhao is good at saving face for her boyfriend. Not wanting her assistant to see her silly side as a big capitalist, she cooperated and said, "Thank you, my phone just died."
Zhuang Yu smiled and said, "No need to thank me, it's just that President Meng is so thoughtful."
Jin Zhao pretended to plug in the charging cable.
It wasn't that she didn't want to reply, but rather that she didn't know how to reply. He had arranged everything for her, both what she had thought of and what she hadn't, giving her a feeling of being unexpectedly squeezed in the heart.
It was warm and soft, and I didn't know what to say.
She typed "thank you" in the chat box, but it felt awkward, so she added a couple more sentences, which then felt insincere. Before she could send it, Meng Yanxi's video arrived first.
Meng Yanxi's assistant was just as quick-witted as Meng Yanxi. Upon hearing the bell, he immediately pressed the central control button, and the partition between the front and rear rows rose up.
In the video, Meng Yanxi didn't say anything, but seriously told her about the hospital's arrangements and who the gifts in the trunk were for.
The bird's nest and donkey-hide gelatin were for Jin Wenyi, the drone was for Zhao Xu, the model was for her cousin, and the flowers and fruit basket were placed at the hospital.
To her surprise, his arrangements were even more meticulous and thoughtful than she had imagined; he had even considered her aunt's entire family. Jin Zhao remained silent for a moment, gazing longingly at her boyfriend on the screen.
I don't know how Meng Yanxi grew up, even the front camera of the phone and the worst angle can't diminish his good looks in the slightest. He has peach blossom eyes, a high nose bridge, and a sharp jawline.
I don't know if Meng Yanxi noticed that she was captivated by his good looks, but he probably did, because he quickly and subtly adjusted the camera lens on his phone.
He was already handsome, but with the angle adjusted, the man on the screen suddenly became even more handsome.
Jin Zhao's heart was filled with excitement, and she suddenly had a strong urge to kiss him.
Meng Yanxi quietly opened the screen and achieved the desired effect, then said, "There's also a caregiver."
Jin Zhao hurriedly said, "No need for a caregiver. My uncle has already taken leave, and I can help take care of him."
Meng Yanxi: "That's right, the caregiver is there to replace you."
Jin Zhao: "..."
She thought Meng Yanxi was worried that she would miss work, so she explained, "I don't have class tomorrow. I did have a meeting, but it's an internal department meeting. It's easy to ask for leave. I just need to tell the director."
Meng Yanxi chuckled and said, "Teacher Jin, I'm neither your boss nor a student's parent. I don't care if your leave will interfere with your work."
Jin Zhao: "Huh?"
Meng Yanxi said with a proud expression, "Can't I just be worried about my girlfriend getting tired?"
As the car drove over the speed bump, Jin Zhao's body moved very slightly, and his heart skipped a beat.
*
Meng Yanxi may have a sharp tongue and say hurtful things, but he is meticulous and gentle in his actions. Of course, this may not be the case in other places, but at least he is extremely meticulous and thoughtful when doing things for his girlfriend.
The gifts were chosen from the best available in Jinzhao's economic zone. The caregiver also considered that Jinzhao might have difficulty explaining things to them, so they used the hospital's name and said that the gifts were volunteers arranged by the hospital.
Jin Wenyi had surgery due to a health issue. Although she maintained an optimistic demeanor, she was inevitably nervous. Fortunately, everything went smoothly after her admission. She was performed by a specialist, the communal ward was full, and she was upgraded to a private room free of charge. She also encountered volunteers…
One good thing after another happened, as if it were a good omen waiting for her from the dark. Jin Wenyi was not a staunch materialist to begin with, but her confidence immediately increased and her mindset really relaxed.
Jin Zhao also breathed a sigh of relief, and without mentioning Meng Yanxi, let Jin Wenyi take all of this as a good omen and continue to misunderstand.
The surgery was neither too major nor too minor, but Jin Wenyi was in good condition, and the surgeon was a leading expert in China, so the surgery went very smoothly. Jin Wenyi was able to get out of bed the next day.
Jin Wenyi urged Jin Zhao to go back quickly.
Jin Zhao was still a little worried, explaining that his class was on Wednesday afternoon and he could make it back early that morning.
Jin Wenyi and Zhao Xu exchanged a glance, their expressions subtle.
Jin Zhao didn't understand.
My cousin Zhao Yifan pointed out, "My aunt and uncle are here. They might come to the hospital to visit my mom at any time."
For a fleeting second, Jin Zhao felt a deep sense of loss.
She regarded Jin Wenyi as her closest relative, but forgot that Jin Wenyi was also the relative of Jin Wenhui and Lin Yao, who were now irreconcilable enemies of hers.
But the feeling of loss was just instinct; soon, the instinct passed and reason returned.
Putting herself in Jin Zhao's shoes, Jin Zhao could understand Jin Wenyi's dilemma. On one side was her niece, and on the other was her brother and sister-in-law. Jin Wenyi had already done her best to maintain relationships with both sides, and she really shouldn't feel any more disappointed.
Jin Zhao smiled, offered Jin Wenyi a few words of comfort, and then got up to leave.
Jin Wenyi was also feeling bad. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but she was powerless and anything she said would only make things more awkward. She lifted the covers, wanting to get out of bed to see Jin Zhao off, but Jin Zhao stopped her, telling her to rest well. Jin Wenyi quickly instructed Zhao Xu to take Jin Zhao to see her off.
Zhao Xu saw Jin Zhao downstairs and took out a thick red envelope from his coat pocket.
Jin Zhao was startled, thinking that Zhao Xu was giving her money, but then she heard Zhao Xu say, "Take this back."
Jin Zhao was stunned for a moment.
Take it back?
Zhao Xu: "You've just started working, and your salary isn't much, but you have a lot of expenses. Your aunt and I can't help you much. You've finally managed to save some money, so you should think more about yourself. Your aunt and I both have medical insurance, and this surgery will be 90% reimbursed, so you don't need to worry. You can bring some gifts next time you come, but please don't secretly slip money into them."
Jin Zhao immediately knew whose money it was.
It was Meng Yanxi who gave the money to her aunt on her behalf.
Jin Zhao's mood suddenly turned from ice to fire.
From the emptiness of leaving the ward to the unexpected warmth at this moment.
Meng Yanxi said so many nonsensical things to her, but didn't mention the money at all. If her uncle hadn't come and returned it to her, she would never have known.
Jin Zhao blinked twice quickly and pushed the red envelope back: "Don't worry, Uncle, I won't go hungry. This red envelope is for Aunt, it's just a lucky charm, please accept it."
Zhao Xu looked at her and remained silent for a moment.
The red envelope in my hand remained frozen in mid-air.
After a long pause, Zhao Xu suddenly said, "Actually, the money your aunt gave you during those years in England wasn't just our money; it also came from your grandparents. But since they couldn't come forward, they secretly transferred it to us and gave it to you in our name."
Zhao Xu: "So, Lingling, actually, there are still many people who care about you."
The winter sun is like lukewarm water, its temperature and light both gentle and mild, everything neither too hot nor too cold.
Downstairs on the lawn, elderly people were sunbathing, and children were playing football. The chattering sounds brought a lively touch to the otherwise cold hospital during this brief midday.
At Zhao Xu's insistence, Jin Zhao finally took back the red envelope.
Judging from the thickness between the fingers, it should be ten thousand.
This was exactly the kind of thing Meng Yanxi would do; he was thoughtful and meticulous. Whenever he did something in her name, it was always just right, not too much, not too little.
I never expected that my aunt wouldn't even accept 10,000 yuan.
Zhao Xu said that if she insisted, she could give the money to her grandparents first.
Jin Zhao put the red envelope into his coat pocket and slowly walked towards the parking lot.
It's clear that Zhuang Yu loves his job very much. Even though Jin Zhao isn't his boss, he treats her like Meng Yanxi and is doing his job diligently. Seeing her coming from afar, he immediately gets out of the car and opens the door for her.
Just as Jin Zhao was about to get into the car, his gaze suddenly froze.
Not far away, a blue sedan slowly drove into a parking space. Soon, a couple got out of the car.
Nine years have passed, and Jin Zhao hardly recognizes Jin Wenhui.
Jin Wenhui is getting old.
He is no longer the handsome man he once was in his prime; he has lost a lot of weight and his hair has turned much whiter.
Lin Yao has grown old.
It's only been nine years, and Lin Yao has always been willing to spend money on skincare, yet for some reason, she's aged so noticeably. She's gotten older and fatter. She and Jin Wenhui were originally an older man and a younger woman, but now when they stand together, they look like they're the same age. Even from a distance, Jin Zhao can see the fatigue on her.
Neither of them looked happy, and they ignored each other after getting out of the car. Lin Yao walked ahead with a long face, and Jin Wenhui quickly caught up with her and said a few words. Lin Yao raised her hand and waved him away, and the two of them argued in hushed tones.
It seems that the couple hasn't been doing very well these past few years.
Jin Zhao withdrew his gaze and got into the car.
*
Jin Zhao wandered around the neighboring city alone that afternoon, and returned to Suiyi the next morning, only to meet Meng Yanxi on Friday.
She had classes all Wednesday evening, and on Thursday she gave a brief presentation to the faculty, which served as a summary of her trip to the conference.
Meng Yanxi was busy all day on Thursday, and it was almost 10 p.m. when he finished his social engagements. He was really looking forward to seeing Jin Zhao. Actually, it was just a quick meeting, and he didn't plan to do anything, but he was afraid that Jin Zhao would overthink it.
His girlfriend now blushes if she accidentally stares at his fingers for too long.
He himself felt his mouth go dry and his fingers felt as if they were still damp and warm when he recalled certain scenes.
In the end, to put his girlfriend at ease, he didn't go to see her in person. Instead, he made a video call and they met briefly through the screen. As a result, he missed her even more that night.
Fortunately, the next day was the 20th, the day he gave a speech at the National Taiwan Normal University last year.
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