When Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan returned to Huang City, it was already nine in the evening. They didn’t bother to rest, rushing immediately to 66 Chunlei Street.
"Thank heavens, finally back!"
Granny Yu hurried up with a cheerful smile as soon as she saw Tang Xiaowan step out of the car.
She had been anxiously waiting at the door.
Ever since hearing from Cheng Shi that Tang Xiaowan had taken a helicopter to Chicheng, she had been worried sick.
"Come on, let’s go inside. You must be exhausted, right?"
"Not at all, I’m not tired. Granny Yu, I missed you so much. Look, I haven’t eaten the food you made recently and I’ve lost a lot of weight. Look, do I look thinner... ?"
Tang Xiaowan sucked in her cheeks vigorously, her voice coquettish, just like a child.
"Oh dear, you really have lost a lot of weight. We’ll start nourishing you tomorrow," Granny Yu said as she looked her over with eyes full of pity.
"Wow, that’s great, hahaha."
Once inside, Wang Meijuan quickly served everyone tea and snacks, then stood quietly to the side, listening to their conversation.
Only Granny Yu was secretly wiping away tears.
She was so happy that everyone was safe and had come together again.
"Grandma, I have something very important to discuss with you, really, really important," Tang Xiaowan said seriously, holding Tang Mei’s hand.
"What is it?" Tang Mei asked curiously.
"I want to work at Huahua’s place, take advantage of the academic leave and consider it an early internship."
"Um, that’s good, grandma supports you," Tang Mei said with a smile. "It’s good to get exposed to society early, otherwise you might struggle to adapt after graduation."
Leng Lingxiao, who was eating grapes, immediately looked at Tang Xiaowan, his heart swelling with joy. He knew that Tang Mei had always been Tang Xiaowan’s pillar of support.
With her support, everything would be easier.
However, the investigation into whether Lin Xiaoxiao was still alive would not be halted because of this.
He had already sent people to Qingcheng secretly.
He remembered everything he promised Tang Xiaowan, never going back on his word.
Meanwhile, in Jin City.
An hour ago, Li Wanshan learned that Madam Lai, Yuan Min, was hospitalized, and he was furious.
He had been busy with company matters all day.
At this moment, Second Aunt Lai finally realized that she might have gone too far and shouldn’t have used those baseless accusations to upset Madam Lai. She quickly started apologizing, massaging his back and serving tea.
"Wanshan, I know I was wrong."
"If something serious happens to sister-in-law, do you think Zishen would let us off?"
"I am responsible for my own actions."
"Honey, we are husband and wife, if something happens, do you think I can escape being implicated? Zishen will only think I instructed you to do it."
"But I was thinking of you!"
With that, Li Wanshan abruptly stood up, his eyes burning with fury as he glared at his wife. He wanted to scold her, but his heart softened.
He certainly understood his wife’s intentions; she wanted to take the opportunity to strike at Madam Lai and clear the obstacles for him.
"This time... let’s not dwell on it, but in the future, you must listen to me. At least don’t act on your own without discussing it with me."
"Okay, I’ll behave," Second Aunt Lai said coquettishly, looking at Li Wanshan.
"What we need to do now... is to visit the hospital to see your sister-in-law and apologize properly, hopefully to make amends somehow."
"Um, okay," Second Aunt Lai nodded in agreement.
Half an hour later, they brought gifts and drove to the hospital, and at the nurse station, they heard a piece of very good news: Madam Lai had already awakened, and Zishen had just left.
This was a rare opportunity!
But they couldn’t enter, as there were bodyguards at the door.
"Honey, what should we do? Are they angry and deliberately blocking us?"
"Is there even a need to ask? It’s obvious."
Thus, Li Wanshan, using his identity as Li Zishen’s second uncle, pressed the bodyguards to let him and his wife in.
The bodyguards seemed troubled.
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"Mr. Li, we understand how you feel, but we have our orders, sorry," one of the bodyguards replied apologetically.
Li Wanshan stared at him and said sternly, "I know this is difficult for you, but Zishen and I are blood relatives; should this come to be investigated later... I fear you might not be able to bear the consequences."
The bodyguards looked at each other and began to hesitate.
"Mr. Li, perhaps... let me ask for instructions," the bodyguard replied reluctantly.
"Good, call now. I’ll wait."
Thus, the bodyguard immediately made a call, but before he could finish speaking, Li Zishen interrupted coldly, "No."
With no other option, the bodyguard continued to stand his post.
Meanwhile, Li Wanshan helplessly shook his head and started pacing back and forth in the corridor.
Damn it, they didn’t even give him a bit of face!
It seems Yuan Min is seriously ill!
"Dear, what should we do now? Should we go back first and come again tomorrow? We can’t just keep waiting foolishly, right?" Second Aunt Lai said anxiously.
"No, we must go in today."
Li Wanshan’s brows were tightly furrowed, and seeing that pressuring them wasn’t working, he decided to openly play the sympathy card.
He shouted, "Sister-in-law, Sister-in-law!"
Unexpectedly, just after a few shouts, the door to the sickroom suddenly opened, and Li Zihan came out furiously, "Second Uncle, please come in. My mom is letting you in."
The implication was that she didn’t want to see Second Aunt Lai.
Li Wanshan didn’t care much, quickly picked up the gifts, and hurried into the sickroom.
At that moment, Madam Lai was eating the medicine handed to her by Nanny Wu, her face somewhat pale, and she looked very frail and exhausted.
Due to her long-term vegetarianism, she was already very thin, now looking even more pitiable.
Li Wanshan couldn’t help but feel a bit of pity.
"Sister-in-law, I am truly sorry. This is my fault for not setting a good example. Please do not take this to heart," Li Wanshan said as he placed down the tonic and began to apologize.
Li Zihan: Hypocritical and insincere.
Nanny Wu: The weasel greets the chicken for New Year.
Madam Lai, looking at the respectful Li Wanshan, flashed a hint of disdain in her eyes.
She knew that he wasn’t sincerely apologizing, but rather he was afraid that his son, Li Zishen, would take action against him during this time.
His three companies were on the verge of bankruptcy.
"Sister-in-law, I have already severely reprimanded at home, and I trust she wouldn’t dare again."
"Actually... I don’t blame your sister-in-law. I just don’t want to be disturbed. The doctor advised me to rest well," Madam Lai replied weakly.
"Sister-in-law, I promise, such a thing will never happen again."
"Mm, good, that’s good."
After speaking, Madam Lai smiled faintly.
She was very clear that for a family business, internal harmony was crucial.
Meanwhile, outside the sickroom, Second Aunt Lai was clenching her fists, forcefully suppressing her rage; she had cursed Madam Lai hundreds of times in her heart.
A few minutes later, Li Wanshan left the sickroom.
On the way home, Second Aunt Lai furiously complained about Madam Lai, saying she used excuses to humiliate herself and always pretended to be pitiful in front of men. Why could Li Wanshan visit while she could not?
Listening to his wife’s complaints, Li Wanshan felt somewhat helpless; he was also very angry.
"Wife, I know you’re upset, but at this critical time, we need to prioritize harmony. Otherwise, our remaining three companies are finished," Li Wanshan explained with profound meaning.
After speaking, Second Aunt Lai was silent for a moment and then reluctantly nodded.