150: Chapter 150 Keep Your Hands to Yourself 150: Chapter 150 Keep Your Hands to Yourself Forty minutes later.
In the hospital, Jiang Yan and Lu Zhiyang also hurried over.
Zhang Lanying had fainted in the mall and was taken to the hospital.
Seeing Lu Zhiyang arrive, Ye Hanqing’s eyes instantly reddened.
She choked with apology, looking so pitiable: “I’m sorry, Zhiyang, I failed to take care of your mother.”
Lu Zhiyang glanced at Jing Xuan and then looked away.
Then he frowned slightly, gave Ye Hanqing an indifferent look, and said in a voice that was neither cold nor warm, “This has nothing to do with you, don’t overthink it.”
Ye Hanqing was stunned.
Was he comforting her?
Her heart leaped with joy, but she dared not show it on her face, as Zhang Lanying was still in the emergency room.
“What did the doctor say?” Lu Zhiyang asked with a stern face.
Ye Hanqing said, “After your mother was brought to the hospital, she has been unconscious.
The doctor is currently administering emergency treatment, and the specific condition is not clear.
Don’t worry, your mother will be fine; she has her good fortunes.”
Jing Xuan stood silently to the side.
She hadn’t wanted to come, but if she didn’t, and should Zhang Lanying make a fuss later and slander her, that would not do; she wouldn’t take the blame for that.
Besides, who knew if the fainting was real or feigned?
Fortunately, she had her own capable doctor Baobao, so there was no way she would be trapped.
Su Yimo quietly followed beside Jing Xuan, not speaking, until he saw Jiang Yan, then he ran over to him.
Jiang Yan bent down, extended his arms, and lifted the little guy up.
The man glanced over the people, didn’t see Su He, and then asked the little one, “Where is mommy?”
Su Yimo stretched out his little hand and pointed toward the emergency room: “Mommy is inside.”
Lou Ruozhi and Tang Sirou were not far from them and naturally heard their conversation.
Their expressions froze instantly.
Who was this child?
Why did Jiang Yan seem so close to this child?
And this child even called Su He mommy.
Lou Ruozhi narrowed her eyes slightly, stepped forward, and asked Jiang Yan, “Ah Yan, who is this child?”
Since arriving, Jiang Yan hadn’t even glanced at them.
Now hearing her voice, his brows knitted slightly, but he didn’t show much emotion, especially with the little guy in his arms.
Su Yimo, the little boy, also turned his head at the sound.
Wearing a mask and a hat, only a pair of bright eyes were visible.
Jiang Yan looked at her indifferently, his voice chillingly cold, “This is none of your business.”
A short sentence, yet it conveyed a strong sense of alienation.
Lou Ruozhi clenched her hands, then released them, a hint of embarrassment crossing her face.
Jiang Yan had no intention of indulging her.
He held the little guy in his arms, and sat on the bench beside them.
Once seated, Su Yimo called out towards Jing Xuan, “Godmother, come and sit here.”
Jing Xuan turned at his voice, walked over, and sat down boldly.
Twenty minutes later.
The emergency room door opened, and Su He came out with a doctor.
Ye Hanqing quickly stepped forward, anxiously asking, “Doctor, how is she?”
The doctor glanced at her and asked, “Are you a family member of the patient?”
Ye Hanqing’s face faltered: “No, I’m not.”
Lu Zhiyang stepped forward, his voice cold, “I am her son.”
The doctor then explained, “Your mother fainted due to extreme distress, causing her blood pressure to rise.
She’s been medicated, and there’s no serious harm.
Director Su administered first aid to your mother, so there are no complications.
She can be discharged after finishing her IV and she regains consciousness.”
In the ward.
Zhang Lanying had woken up and was receiving an IV.
The moment she saw Lu Zhiyang, she started nagging, “Son, let me tell you, it’s good that you broke up with that rude girl from the Jing Family, otherwise, our Lu Family would have been in trouble!”
“You didn’t see her, that mouth of hers, so formidable, so sharp, absolutely no moral conscience!
Such a woman will never get married in this lifetime.
I wonder which man would dare to take her, she’s just a disaster!”
“If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be in the hospital.
I’m telling you, son, if you want your mom to live a few more years, stay away from that vixen.”
“And our Hanqing, she’s gentle and intelligent.
I tell you, that’s the kind of girl who’s most suitable to be a wife.”
“…”
Lu Zhiyang sat on the sofa, legs crossed, with a stern face, not saying a word.
Ye Hanqing sat to the side, carefully watching his expression, also not daring to speak.
The man didn’t say a word, but his whole body exuded a coldness.
After she calmed down, Lu Zhiyang finally spoke casually, “I see you’re not in serious condition.
Since you’re okay, I’ll have someone take you home after your IV.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lanying immediately glared and said, “Who told you I’m okay?
My head still hurts, and so does my heart.
I’m not leaving the hospital.”
“And another thing, I want you to find me a lawyer.”
Lu Zhiyang looked up at her, his brows furrowed, asking, “What do you need a lawyer for?”
Zhang Lanying huffed, her voice becoming somewhat shrill, “Of course, to sue those two brats.
If it weren’t for them, would I have ended up like this?”
Lu Zhiyang sneered upon hearing the words.
Just then, Lu Zhenyu rushed in hurriedly.
He was on duty at the hospital today, and as soon as he finished his work, he saw the message from his brother and came.
“Mom, are you alright?” he asked as soon as he entered.
Zhang Lanying saw that it was her youngest son and gave him a disdainful glance: “Do I look alright to you, lying here like this?”
Lu Zhenyu was slightly stunned; what had he done to deserve her anger?
“I see you looking sprightly and speaking with a firm voice.
It seems like there really is nothing wrong with you.” He pursed his lips and muttered under his breath.
Zhang Lanying became irritated at seeing him too, “What about you, working overtime on a weekend, leading such a wretched life.
Isn’t it better to work properly at the company?
Must you run here and suffer?
What’s so good about being a doctor?
Working yourself to death, serving others – I think you all just want to drive me to an early grave.”
Lu Zhenyu rolled his eyes internally.
“Mom, you can’t say that.
I don’t like managing the company; I only like studying medicine.
Besides, if you’re sick, you’d still have to rely on doctors to save you.
Without doctors to save you, do you think you’d still have the chance to talk to us here?
And another thing, when you speak, can’t you say something pleasant, something that’s nice to listen to?”
He studied medicine against the whole family’s wishes.
His mother was the most opposed to it; if not for his second brother’s support, he may not have been able to succeed.
Zhang Lanying, upon hearing this, her chest heaved violently as if she was a balloon about to burst.
Her face tensed, the corners of her mouth twitching slightly, she pointed at him, too angry to speak clearly: “You…
you unfilial son, you…”
Seeing her getting angry, Lu Zhenyu immediately reached out to soothe her: “Okay, okay, don’t be upset, Mom.
If you don’t want to hear it, I won’t say it anymore.
If you faint from anger again, I won’t have a good explanation for Dad.”
He couldn’t bear that responsibility.
Zhang Lanying did not want to deal with him anymore and turned to Lu Zhiyang to continue speaking: “Call a lawyer over right now.”
Lu Zhenyu couldn’t keep his mouth shut either, “What do you need a lawyer for, Mom?”
“Shut up, it’s none of your business, don’t ask too much!” Zhang Lanying was even more annoyed looking at him, her internal fire burning fiercer.
Lu Zhenyu pursed his lips and zipped his mouth shut.
Lu Zhiyang was calm, his tone neither warm nor severe: “Mom, let’s just let this matter go.
If you really want to find a lawyer, you can find one yourself.”
Zhang Lanying did not expect him to say such a thing and was so angry that she could not utter another word.
Telling her to find one herself clearly meant she wouldn’t be able to, especially if he didn’t want it – who would dare take the case?
Ye Hanqing, standing aside, glanced at him, a trace of sourness flashing in her eyes – he was actually siding with Jing Xuan.
“Lu Zhiyang, I am your mother, you don’t help me but instead side with that little vixen Jing Xuan; do you even consider me your mother?”
Zhang Lanying, although born into a wealthy family, did not have the best temper.
She would speak unpleasantly, especially towards those she disliked, continually uttering ear-piercing and harsh criticisms.
The reluctance of the two brothers to return home also had something to do with her.
However, sometimes due to her being their mother, they couldn’t say much and would avoid her whenever possible.
Lu Zhiyang felt a headache coming on upon hearing this and massaged his temples, choosing not to respond.
Ye Hanqing stepped forward, speaking gently: “Madam, please don’t be angry, take care of your health.
I think Zhiyang definitely has his considerations.
You’re his mother; of course, he respects you.
You also know that Zhiyang is not good at expressing himself.
He has to manage such a big company every day, he must be tired.
Let him go back and rest, we can talk about the rest later, okay?”
Zhang Lanying did calm down a bit after hearing her words, as she liked girls who were as gentle and considerate as Ye Hanqing.
Seeing her nod in agreement, Ye Hanqing looked at Lu Zhiyang and softly said, “Zhiyang, you can go back first.
I’ll take good care of Madam here.”
Immediately after, Zhang Lanying interjected: “You see, how good Hanqing is.
Gentle and considerate, understanding.
I just can’t understand, what’s so good about Jing Xuan?
All these years, can’t you get over her?”
“Madam, please don’t say that.
Miss Jing is quite a nice person too,” Ye Hanqing looked at her, still maintaining a gentle and understanding demeanor.
Zhang Lanying couldn’t help but scold her: “You silly child, you’re too generous, even speaking up for her.
Have you forgotten how she insulted you?”
Ye Hanqing hesitated to speak: “…”
Lu Zhiyang didn’t say a word and stood up to leave.
Lu Zhenyu, seeing his older brother leave, dropped a line, “Mom, you should rest well.
I’ll go too.”
And then he chased after him.
He didn’t want to stay there alone.
“Bro, why does our mom listen to Miss Ye so much?
Anyone who doesn’t know the situation would think she’s the Lu Family’s daughter and we’re just picked up from the street.”
He was genuinely puzzled and had no idea what kind of charm Ye Hanqing had given their Old Madam.
Lu Zhiyang was disinterested in the topic: “Just keep an eye on her, let her stay in the hospital as long as she wants, I’m off.”
Lu Zhenyu said, “Bro, the hospital has limited bed resources.
It’s not up to mom whether she stays or not.”
“Then you find a way to get her discharged today.”
Leaving those words behind, Lu Zhiyang strode away with long legs.
Lu Zhenyu stood there in a daze: “…”
This was ten times harder than writing his graduate thesis; he didn’t have a way.
…
“Madam, I’ve seen that child a few times before, always following Su He around.
One time, I heard the child call her Aunt Su He.” Tang Sirou spoke, “Could we be worrying too much?”
Lou Ruozhi pondered for a moment before responding, “Regardless of whether we are worrying too much, have someone check into it, and it would be best to do a DNA test.”
Tang Sirou replied, “Alright, I understand.”
For some reason, she always felt uneasy.
Elsewhere, after leaving the hospital, Su He and the others went to have a meal at Taoyao Inn.
Just after ordering, Lu Zhiyang arrived.
Jing Xuan signaled Su He with her eyes from across the table.
Su He shook her head, indicating it had nothing to do with her.
The man walked straight over and pulled out the chair beside Jing Xuan to sit down.
Jing Xuan, with a frown, looked at him as if she was looking at a severe illness: “President Lu, this seat is taken.
Please find another one.”
The man responded expressionlessly, “How much for this seat?
I’ll buy it.”
Jing Xuan: “…”
“Think you’re something special because you have money?
You talk as if I’m desperate for your petty cash!”
He wouldn’t move, so she decided to move herself.
However, just as she was about to get up, a hand gripped her wrist.
Lu Zhiyang gently exerted force and pulled her back down onto the chair.
Jing Xuan blurted out, “Lu, are you sick or what?
Keep your hands to yourself!”
She tried to pull her hand away, but was held tightly by this despicable man.
The family of three across them: “…”
Lu Zhiyang remained unflustered, his tone indifferent, “Sit still and don’t move, then I won’t touch you.”
“…”
Then, Jing Xuan didn’t even glance at Lu Zhiyang, she just sat quietly, occasionally chatting with Su Baobao, laughing and talking, but whenever he opened his mouth, she would stop talking.
At mealtime, Lu Zhiyang served her some of her favorite dishes, which she didn’t touch at all, treating him as if he were air.
In short, the two of them were silent, one doing as they pleased without a word, the other turning a blind eye.
When going to the restroom.
Su He stood in front of the washbasin, looking at Jing Xuan through the mirror and asked, “Is Lu Zhiyang at odds with his mother?”
Jing Xuan squeezed some hand soap, rubbed her hands together, and looked up at her, “Why do you ask?”
Su He said, “Look, his mother fainted from anger and is in the hospital, yet he is here having dinner with you, even serving you your favorite dishes, that’s very strange.
And I notice he doesn’t seem angry at all.”
Jing Xuan snorted, rinsed the foam off her hands, and dried them with a paper towel.
She flipped her long hair and then said, “Baobao, be mindful of how you phrase things.
It’s not just having dinner with me, it’s with us.”
She pointed at herself and her.
Su He raised her eyebrows lightly to show she understood.
She continued, “What his relationship with his mother is like, I couldn’t care less.
All I know is that just because she is his mother, I won’t swallow my pride and let that old woman talk as she pleases, I won’t be at a disadvantage.”
“Besides, whoever has such a mother-in-law is really cursed.
She’s been against me since six years ago, always finding opportunities when Lu Zhiyang isn’t around to come after me, or to call me, scolding and saying all kinds of things.
What I said today is nothing compared to the nasty things she said back then.
I used to spare her some dignity for Lu Zhiyang’s sake, but not anymore, I won’t indulge her.”
Jing Xuan’s revelations were new to Su He.
She slightly knitted her brows and said, “Why haven’t you told me about these things before?”
Jing Xuan smiled, reached out to lift her chin, and said, “That’s all old news.
Besides, these aren’t important matters, and you know my character, I can handle it myself.
Plus, I didn’t indulge her, and would occasionally talk back to her.
If I was in a good mood, I would just let it go in one ear and out the other.”
Su He asked, “Does he know about this?”
Jing Xuan shrugged, “I don’t think so.
I never mentioned it when we were together before.
And after we separated, I never brought it up either.
We’ve broken up, there’s no need to talk about it anymore.
As long as that old woman doesn’t go too far, I won’t do anything to her.
Also, she’s in Beijing, and I’m in Yue City, we hardly see each other as long as she doesn’t come looking for trouble, out of sight, out of mind, right?”
Suddenly, in the next second, Su He saw Jing Xuan pout her lips and blink at her.
Confused, she asked, “What’s wrong?”
Without a word, Jing Xuan hugged her.
Su He: “…”
Jing Xuan nuzzled into her shoulder like a spoiled little girl and murmured, “Baobao, you were so impressive today, you really spoke to my heart.
I think about the past, facing his mother alone every time, fighting by myself, but today I had you, and I’m really happy.
You have no idea, if it weren’t for the presence of others, I almost wanted to cry on the spot for you.”
Su He was briefly stunned, then let out a chuckle mockingly, “It’s not too late to cry now.”
“Ah, I can’t cry now,” Jing Xuan said with a laugh, “how about later, I go buy a bottle of eye drops from the pharmacy, then cry for you to see?”
Su He said disapprovingly, “What eye drops?
That’s a waste of money.
Look, there’s free water right here.”
“…”
After leaving the restroom, they saw Lu Zhiyang’s tall figure standing in the corridor.
Jing Xuan acted as if he were invisible and walked straight past him.
But after only a couple of steps, her arm was grabbed by the man.
Before she could speak, the man looked at Su He and spoke first, “I have something to discuss with her, you go ahead, don’t worry, I won’t hurt her.”
Su He looked at the two of them and nodded.
A person who could become brothers with Jiang Yan should have a decent character; she believed in that much.
She looked at Jing Xuan, “Have a good talk, call me if you need anything.”
Jing Xuan also knew this dog of a man wouldn’t let her leave so easily and resigned herself.
“I got it; you should hurry back with baby, it’s getting late.”
…
After a while, Jing Xuan was brought into another private room.
Before she could steady herself, Lu Zhiyang grabbed her head and kissed her.
“Mm…
Lu Zhiyang, let go of me!”
She really tried her best to push him away.
Finally managing to push him off, she immediately stepped back several paces, watching him warily.
“Lu, are you seriously ill?” she yelled at him, pointing her finger in anger.
This man must really be insane; she should’ve asked Su He to take her away earlier.
She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, full of disgust.
Lu Zhiyang looked at her, his thin lips taut and his eyes deep and mysterious under the gold-rimmed glasses, carrying an unfathomable emotion.
“Lu Zhiyang, don’t forget what you said yesterday.
You’re going back on your word!”
Jing Xuan glared at him, her eyes brimming with anger.
This damn man, just a second ago he said he’d stop pestering, and the next second he was kissing her.
After saying that, she didn’t want to deal with him anymore and started to walk away.
But then—
The next second she was pulled back.
“You…”
“Just listen to me quietly, and I won’t kiss you,” Lu Zhiyang quickly interrupted her.
Jing Xuan: “…”
“Then spit it out!”
Lu Zhiyang took a deep breath, his head starting to ache.
Every time he encountered her, she was like a lit barrel of gunpowder, ready to explode at any moment.
Jing Xuan waited for half a minute and he still didn’t speak; she was running out of patience.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind.
She narrowed her eyes, glaring at him: “Lu, you can’t possibly want me to go apologize to your mother and your fiancée, right?”
The man looked up at her.
Jing Xuan immediately added another sentence: “Let me tell you, no way!
Even if I die, I would never apologize to either of them.”
“…”
“Mummy, where’s godmom?”
Su Baobao asked when she saw only her own mother had returned.
Su He: “Oh, she had something to attend to, let’s go home first.”
Jiang Yan looked at her and said, “If you’re worried, we can wait a little longer.”
Hearing this, a hint of surprise appeared in Su He’s eyes.
She did have a bit of concern, but she hadn’t shown it.
Could he read minds?
She thought she was best at hiding her emotions.
She pondered for a moment before asking: “I have a question that I’m quite curious about.”
“Uh-huh, ask away.”
“Why hasn’t Lu Zhiyang married yet, even though he’s been engaged to the Ye Family’s girl for so long?”
They were good brothers, he should know about this, right?
Jiang Yan’s dark eyes, shining like two brilliant black diamonds, looked straight into her eyes and said, “Being engaged doesn’t mean she’s the one he wants to marry.”
“…”
“In that case, why did he get engaged to the Ye family’s girl in the first place?” Su He asked.
In fact, she had always been puzzled—The Lu Family’s business empire didn’t need to rely on a marriage alliance to sustain itself.
But back then, Lu Zhiyang chose to break up with Xiaxia and then immediately got engaged to Ye Hanqing.
According to Xiaxia, the reason for their breakup was simple: they were incompatible.
If they were incompatible, then why is he entangling himself with her again?
Isn’t that contradictory?
Jiang Yan took a sip of his tea and said softly, “That, I don’t know.”
Su He: “…”
Jiang Yan looked at her with a smile: “If you want to know, I can help you ask, but I’ll need to charge interest.”
He emphasized the last word.
Su He initially didn’t understand what he meant by “interest,” but when she locked eyes with his slightly fervent gaze, she instantly understood.
She curved her red lips into a smirk: “Heh, I don’t want to know anymore.
You should go charge interest from someone else.”
This man, give him a few chances and he’ll take a mile.
The man couldn’t help but laugh: “Who else can I find?
I can only look to you to release my interest; this interest only recognizes you.”
Su He was stunned for a moment before she said: “But I’m not interested in your interest.”
After that, she picked up her purse and said, “Let’s go home.”
This conversation was getting more and more ridiculous…
It’s surprising he could put that word to such use…
Su Baobao was still sitting on the chair, a blank look on his face as he asked Jiang Yan, “Daddy, what is interest?”
Jiang Yan reached out and ruffled his little head, saying, “You’ll understand when you grow up.”
Su Baobao let out an uncertain “Oh,” then asked again, “Daddy, when will I get a little sister?”
“That’s a question for your mommy.”
“But mommy said to ask you.”
“…”
If Su He had left one step later, she would have heard this awkward conversation prompted by her son.