"No more classes today. Want to keep me company at the office?"
Lu Yunque looked at Yun Zijin with expectant eyes.
"Sure, but will I really not be bothering you?"
From the way Lu Yunque had his head down, immersed in his work, he clearly had a lot to do.
"You’re not a bother at all. Having you here actually boosts my work efficiency."
Because he wanted more time alone with Yun Zijin, he was processing his documents much faster than usual.
Yun Zijin never knew she had such an effect on him.
"Well, you get back to work then. I’ll entertain myself."
Yun Zijin skillfully picked up a tablet from the coffee table in front of the sofa.
With so much free time, it was perfect for binge-watching a show!
"I stocked some snacks for you in that cabinet over there. And the mini-fridge next to it has some too. Help yourself."
Lu Yunque pointed to a cabinet and a small fridge next to the one where he kept his files. With Yun Zijin’s memory, she knew they were definitely new additions.
She hadn’t seen them on her previous visits.
’But wait, an entire cabinet and fridge were prepared just for me?’
"The cabinet and the fridge are both full of food?"
"Mhm. But don’t have too many cold things, or you’ll get a stomachache again."
The scene of her suffering in the middle of the night back in C City was still fresh in Lu Yunque’s mind.
Yun Zijin thought, ’So we’re never going to get past this stomachache thing, are we?’
"I know, I know. I’ll be careful."
Yun Zijin opened the cabinet first. It was filled with things like cookies, potato chips, and chocolate.
The fridge, meanwhile, held a dazzling array of drinks and mineral water—some brands she recognized, and some she didn’t.
This was more than enough for her to snack on. It was nice not having to ask the secretaries to go buy more.
Yun Zijin picked out some of her favorites and placed them on the coffee table.
Seeing Yun Zijin happily occupied, Lu Yunque went back to handling his own affairs with a sense of ease.
*
「The Xia Residence.」
After taking Zhang Yiqin to the hospital, Xia Zhiyun had her admitted directly.
But thinking of the mountain of issues at the company, he knew he couldn’t stay at the hospital for long.
Calling Yun Zijin would only confirm he was blocked, so he called Xia Jiajiao instead.
When Xia Zhiyun told her to come to the hospital to watch over their mother, Xia Jiajiao was reluctant but had to agree to maintain her persona as a pampered darling.
Before leaving, however, she took the time to doll herself up, making sure her entire appearance was exquisitely flawless.
By the time she arrived at the hospital, two hours had already passed.
Looking at his sister, dressed so elegantly that even every strand of her hair seemed meticulously styled, Xia Zhiyun felt a fleeting urge to slap her.
Didn’t she realize what was happening? Their mother was unconscious with a fever, yet she still had the nerve to do her makeup and style her hair!
Besides, he had been held up for two hours. Who knew what kind of chaotic mess he would face when he got to the company.
"Xia Jiajiao, you are unbelievable..."
He thought about how Zhang Yiqin had been worrying herself sick every day over Xia Jiajiao’s marriage alliance. Today, she had collapsed with a fever, yet the person she was worried about had leisurely taken her time to put on makeup and pick the perfect outfit just to come watch over her!
Look around! Was there anyone else here visiting a patient who looked like her? She was a complete anomaly!
"Brother, I was already ready to go when you called. It took so long because of traffic. I... I didn’t do it on purpose."
Seeing the ferocious look on Xia Zhiyun’s face, Xia Jiajiao quickly tried to make an excuse.
"Hah! Xia Jiajiao, do you think I don’t know what kind of person you are?
"Even if you hate Dad and me, Mom wore herself out to the point of collapsing with a fever for your sake, and you still have the heart to dress yourself up! You’re just... heartless!"
Xia Zhiyun didn’t know how to describe what he was feeling. All he knew was that he felt sick to his stomach.


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