Ouyang Qing interrupted Zhou Linbo, “I know Director Zhou is a renowned doctor of integrity who wouldn’t do things simply for the sake of money. My boyfriend is grateful that you have come from afar to treat Auntie. So, this is his token of appreciation.
Your consultation fees are a separate matter. If you do not accept the money, my boyfriend will be worried that his plan will be ruined. To assure him, please accept the money so that I can answer him. We will remember your kindness and return your favor in the future. But if you keep rejecting me, I’m afraid he may misunderstand that you are snubbing him. It is important to retain friendly ties with each other. Aren’t I right?”
Her meaning is obvious. I have only two options now. One is to accept the money, and we will be friends. Another is to reject it and offend Nan Chen. No one, other than idiots, will choose the latter!
Of course, Director Zhou was not an idiot, so he chose the former option.
“Fine, then I shall oblige. Help me convey my thanks to Sir Chen. Please ask him to rest assured. Our diagnosis tomorrow will be the same as the earlier diagnosis.”
Ouyang Qing heaved a sigh of relief, “Then I too thank you on behalf of my boyfriend. I hope you will have an enjoyable time in the Flower City. Please let me know if you need anything. But please keep this matter a secret, and never mention it to anyone. Take it as if I have never seen you before.”
“Okay, I get it.”
Director Zhou took the check and put it into his pocket.
Ouyang Qing heaved a sigh of relief. “As for the others, I will pass their checks to you too. Please help me pass it to them.”
Ouyang Qing took out a few more checks, and the amount on them was naturally not as much as the amount given to Director Zhou.
“This…”
“Thank you, Director Zhou. I’m sure you will be able to convince the others easily.”
Zhou Linbo pondered for a second before agreeing, “Okay.”
“Thank you. Then I shall leave first. Goodbye.”
After accomplishing her task, Ouyang Qing left the hotel, walking light-footed like a model.
On the other hand, Nan Chen had arrived at the Red Star Nursing Home after thinking it through.
No matter what she has done to me, she is still my mother. It is a fact I can never change. Plus, today is her first day back at the country. I should still visit her even if she has a helper taking care of her.
Bai Hua was overjoyed at the sight of Nan Chen.
Nan Zhiyuan was not here yet, leaving her with only a few nurses in the nursing home and security guards in the yard.
Bai Hua had not felt so lonely before; her sense of loneliness getting stronger by the minute.
This is the city I come from, but yet I feel like a foreigner in my homeland.
Thus, Nan Chen’s appearance enveloped her with warmth.
“Chen, you are here. Quickly, do take a seat.”
Nan Chen circled the yard, “Are you used to staying here?”
“It is quite good here. You take good care of me. I don’t lack anything here,” said Bai Hua, satisfied.
“That is great. Then you rest up…”
Seeing Nan Chen about to leave, Bai Hua panicked and stood up in a hurry to grab his hands.
“Chen, I’m alone here. Don’t you want to accompany me?”
Bai Hua’s eyes welled up with tears. Coupled with her beautiful, helpless face, she looked a pitiful sight indeed.
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