"The place where I went down the mountain and to the countryside back then, did you think it would be any good?"
"When I went during childhood holidays, it took me a whole day to get there. It was all deep mountains and old forests. How could there be any signal?"
Chen Jiaojiao couldn't believe it, "In this day and age, do people really still live in deep mountains and old forests?"
Lu Qingxu said, "You don't understand people of that generation. Their ideas are very old-fashioned. They'll stay where they put down roots for a lifetime."
"My cousin is unwilling to return to the country because of their disagreements."
"Never mind, never mind, this isn't the time to talk about that. How is she doing?"
"The doctor said it's low blood sugar and they're giving her glucose."
Chen Jiaojiao sighed.
"It's quite pitiful. She's more than two months pregnant and still so thin, streaming live every day."
"This streaming industry is quite taxing and very hard work. Your brother is too unfeeling, not saying a word to her before he left."
Lu Qingxu explained.
"My brother had no intention of going. According to the driver, my mom tricked him into the airport, and insisted on going too. He left on short notice."
"He's probably anxious now too. He seems quite concerned about this Xiang Wan."
"He used to be so unreliable. Ever since he got together with her, he's almost disappeared from this circle. No matter who calls, he can't be reached."
"Moreover, my mom talked to me a few days ago. She said she's not satisfied with this woman."
"She thinks her education level is low, her background isn't good, and her job isn't good, and she wants my brother to give up. My brother's attitude is quite firm."
Hearing this, Chen Jiaojiao was about to change her opinion of him.
"He's that good? Are you talking about the Lu Mingzhe I know?"
Lu Qingxu smiled.
"Yes! I'm not saying this to defend myself, but what you did back then wasn't right."
"What does a man need when he walks the martial world? It's his reputation."
"You slapped my brother's face, and you expect him not to retaliate? That's not his true self."
"Actually, my brother is a good person, especially loyal and righteous."
Thinking of his courage in times of danger and how he lent her money, Chen Jiaojiao felt a bit embarrassed.
She pretended to wipe away tears to hide her guilt.
"Alright, alright, stop talking. I know I've changed my impression of your brother. I was reluctant to divorce him, so why are you still saying this?"
"Do you want me to fight with her for your brother?"
Lu Qingxu chuckled again.
"You, you dress yourself up like a mature woman all day, but you're just a little kid."
"Do you understand what it means to love someone? You don't understand at all."
"You think someone is interesting, so you want to try dating them. If they're not interesting, you break up. You feel a little bit of fondness, and that's called falling in love?"
"Forget it. You and my brother aren't at that stage. Even if no one stopped you two, if you truly got together, you wouldn't be happy."
Lu Qingxu's words struck a chord with Chen Jiaojiao.
In fact, she knew what kind of man she truly liked deep down.
Perhaps because her father was too unreliable growing up, she greatly admired men who were the opposite of her father—steady and self-controlled.
That's why she had abandoned Lu Mingzhe to choose Hu Jiasheng back then.
If she were to be with Lu Mingzhe, they would bicker all day, and she would get tired of it.
"Who between you two is studying psychology? I think you're much more capable than your brother. You should be the doctor, and he should sell wine."
"Oh, come on. You haven't seen my brother when he's working seriously. I'm not cut out for studying."
Chen Jiaojiao looked through the glass of the door into the ward. Xiang Wan's complexion had improved a bit.
The bright incandescent light shone on her fair skin. She looked so quiet and gentle, like a sleeping beauty.
"Don't say your brother likes her. To be honest, I also quite like her face."
"She's almost 30, but she's as beautiful as that person, Gao Yuanyuan!"
"Yes, the first time I saw her, I thought she had a celebrity face. Doesn't she look like Gao Yuanyuan?"
Zhou Jinbei suddenly didn't understand her stance.
"Are you seeing her as a friend or an enemy? If you treat her as a friend, I'll follow suit. If you treat her as an enemy, I'll follow suit."
"Your attitude is so ambiguous right now, it makes me unsure how to behave."
Chen Jiaojiao sighed.
"I used to see her as an enemy, but today, I suddenly realized she's quite pitiful."
"Like us, she's just a woman trying her best to get by in life."
"If anyone is to blame, it's Lu Mingzhe. It's all his fault. I shouldn't blame her."
Zhou Jinbei's eyes widened.
"You're switching sides so quickly, what am I supposed to do? I was just saying bad things about her to Aunt Lu a few days ago."
"If they really become mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the future, won't I become a villain?"
"Isn't Qingxu here? He knows everything that happened. Let him explain things in between. Our Beibei is the kindest."
Chen Jiaojiao turned and patted Lu Qingxu.
"You have to put in a good word for her then, don't let your brother fall out with her."
Lu Qingxu raised an eyebrow.
"Alright, I'll put in a good word for her. Think of some good friends for me too, girls who are nice and have good character."
Zhou Jinbei retorted.
"Forget it. You have so many women around you, who dares to be your girlfriend?"
"They are all employees! Never mind, I can't count on you guys. I'll do it myself."
As they were joking, on the hospital bed, Xiang Wan slowly opened her eyes.
Zhou Jinbei was the first to notice and nudged them.
"She's awake. Come on, let's go in and see."
The three of them entered one after another, not daring to speak loudly. They stood in a line in front of her, cautious.
Lu Qingxu said.
"You're awake? The doctor said you had low blood sugar and you're in the hospital now. Are you feeling better?"
Her pale skin made Xiang Wan's eyes appear even brighter.
She wasn't in the mood to worry about how she was doing.
"Where is Lu Mingzhe? Did you find him?"
Zhou Jinbei quickly replied, "Found him, found him!"
"Something came up unexpectedly, and his mother insisted he go back to their hometown. It's a desolate place with very poor signal. His phone probably has no service."
Lu Qingxu also said, "My uncle is sick. He should be back after he's settled into a good hospital. Don't worry."
So that's how it was. It was good that Lu Mingzhe wasn't in trouble.
Looking at the IV needle in her hand and then at the three people in front of her, she suddenly felt quite embarrassed.
Because of her personal affairs, everyone around her was worried.
"I'm sorry, you had to see this."
Zhou Jinbei quickly smiled, "It's okay, it's okay."
"It's all their fault, these unfaithful men. If they stayed home honestly like us, who would go out looking for them?"
"Leave my contact information. If you can't find him anymore, call me. I'll help you look. Don't wait there foolishly by yourself."
The last time they met, they were enemies. This time, they were unconditionally helping her.
Xiang Wan couldn't understand. Was this the way young masters and ladies from wealthy families conducted themselves?
"Thank you. I'm fine now. It's getting late, you should go back and rest."
"You guys go back. I'll stay to keep her company as a way to make amends."
Zhou Jinbei pulled a chair over and sat down in front of her.
"Sleep. I'll watch the IV drip for you."