160: visit

People's Hospital.

Inpatient Department.

Yan Baiwei's family of three was accompanying her grandfather, Yan Jianguo.

Yan Jianguo lay on the hospital bed, looking at his son and daughter-in-law with some displeasure.

"I just took a fall and twisted something; a couple of days' rest would've been enough. Why the hospital stay?!"

"And you even called Baiwei over. Doesn't she have work to do?"

He glanced at his granddaughter, speaking with a hint of heartache.

He knew a thing or two about the situation of his only son, Yan Li.

After being successful for over a decade, he had ended up deep in debt!

Since they could barely protect themselves, how could he let the whole family drop their work and time to take care of him?

And staying in the hospital for observation!

Doesn't that cost money?!

"I think you've lived too well in the past, and now you're just itching to burn money!"

Yan Jianguo pointed at Yan Li and scolded him.

Yan Li didn't bother to argue back; instead, he signaled Yan Baiwei with his eyes.

The latter immediately stepped forward, sat beside her grandfather, and spoke softly.

"Grandpa, don't worry. The money has already been paid, and the hospital won't refund it. Just stay here for a few days and relax."

How clever Yan Baiwei was.

She knew very well that when communicating with an elderly person who had lived frugally their whole life, saying things like they had money or that health was more important than this bit of money wouldn't have much effect.

But as long as you told them the money was already paid and non-refundable, and that not staying would be a waste, they would accept it immediately.

"Baiwei is the sensible one, coming to see me right away."

"Did you drink again yesterday? You reek of alcohol!"

Facing his old father's accusation, Yan Li felt indignant!

He had rushed over before he even sobered up, alright!

Just as he was about to argue back, his phone suddenly rang.

After checking the caller ID, he immediately stood up and walked to the window to answer the call.

"Hello, President Chen..."

The faintly heard title immediately drew the attention of Yan Baiwei and Tao Xia in the hospital room.

Two minutes later.

After hanging up, Yan Li laughed several times with a face full of joy.

"Haha, President Chen said he's planning to renovate and expand the village's Ancestral Hall, and he's giving the job to me!"

"President Chen said he's stopping by the hospital to sign the contract with me. It seems he thinks quite highly of me!"

"See? My strength and reputation are still there!"

Yan Li was glowing with pride!

Others couldn't see Chen Qiu even if they tried, yet Chen Qiu was willing to take the initiative to find him for a private job like renovating and expanding the Ancestral Hall.

What is a reputation?

This is reputation!

Tao Xia looked at her elated husband and gave him a speechless roll of her eyes.

Thinks highly of you?

Can't you have a little self-awareness!

Chen Qiu is obviously coming for Baiwei!

"It seems he probably heard from Baiwei that Grandpa was injured, so he's coming to visit..."

Tao Xia glanced at her daughter, feeling extremely satisfied!

Although she didn't know exactly how far Chen Qiu and her daughter's relationship had progressed.

But the fact that a young man like Chen Qiu, whose status was far above their family's, was willing to visit Baiwei's elder was enough to prove Baiwei's importance in his heart.

His character was beyond reproach!

Yan Baiwei noticed her mother's look and felt a bit confused.

She hadn't told Chen Qiu?

"Oh right, it's Song Xiangtong..."

At that moment, the image of that young married secretary flashed through her mind.

Song Xiangtong had left after dropping her off at the hospital.

If Chen Qiu was coming to the hospital now, it was obviously because Song Xiangtong had told him.

Having figured it out, Yan Baiwei was suddenly deeply moved.

Given Chen Qiu's status, not to say he was dealing with ten thousand matters a day, his work must be busy.

Yan Baiwei was already very grateful that she could rely on those feelings from high school to gain Chen Qiu's favor and save her family from crisis.

She hadn't expected that upon hearing her grandfather was hospitalized, Chen Qiu would actually take the time to visit... A light shimmered in Yan Baiwei's beautiful eyes; this feeling of being valued touched her heart deeply.

Twenty minutes later.

Chen Qiu arrived at the hospital.

Yan Li was already waiting at the entrance.

"President Chen, I'm really sorry to have troubled you to make this trip."

Chen Qiu handed him a fruit basket and shook his head.

"Don't say that, Uncle Yan."

"By the way, is the elderly man alright?"

"He's fine, just a minor sprain. We were just afraid of some hidden injury, so he's in for a few days of observation."

"It's right to be cautious."

After arriving at the ward, Chen Qiu greeted Tao Xia and Yan Jianguo.

His eyes met Yan Baiwei's, and a gentle smile blossomed on her cold face.

Then, Yan Li took out the contract he had just prepared.

Renovation work on an Ancestral Hall is much finer work compared to ordinary residential construction.

The requirements for materials and workers are also higher.

"President Chen, although we don't do this kind of work often, you've definitely come to the right place!"

"If nothing else, my workers' craftsmanship and attention to detail are definitely among the best in the area. I guarantee it will be grand and beautiful!"

"Then I'll trouble Uncle Yan to take care of it."

Chen Qiu nodded with a smile, and after flipping through the contract and seeing the approximate amount, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Uncle Yan, I can provide a higher budget for this."

Yan Li hurriedly said.

"President Chen, I just went with the budget I quoted over the phone."

"However, since President Chen helped us in our time of need before, I certainly can't make a profit from you this time!"

"So this is at cost, but rest assured, the craftsmanship and material quality will all follow the highest standards!"

Chen Qiu thought about it and didn't push back.

"When the time comes, Uncle Yan can just contact my father; he'll finalize the schedule."

"No problem!"

Yan Li's eyes lit up, and he patted his chest in guarantee.

At the previous housewarming banquet, he had only chatted briefly with Chen Qiu's father and added him on WeChat.

This time, he had to properly build a relationship!

At the thought that his peers couldn't even get an audience with Chen Qiu, while he was about to become friends with Chen Qiu's father... "If they find out, won't they be green with envy?"

Yan Li couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear.

Chen Qiu checked his phone and found he had received several messages.

He then stood up to take his leave.

"I have things to do later, so I'll be going now."

"President Chen, let me see you out..."

Just as Yan Li took a step, he was pulled back by Tao Xia.

"I..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Tao Xia glared at him.

"Baiwei, you see President Chen out."

Tao Xia said to her daughter.

"Okay."

Only then did Yan Baiwei stand up and leave the ward side-by-side with Chen Qiu.

They walked toward the hospital exit.

Chen Qiu noticed that Yan Baiwei's steps were smaller than usual, and she walked a bit awkwardly.

"Does it still hurt?"

Chen Qiu felt a bit guilty.

His body had just been strengthened last night, and he hadn't been able to control himself for a moment; the frequency had clearly exceeded Yan Baiwei's limit.

"Don't worry, it's much better..."

Speaking of this, Yan Baiwei still felt some shame.

After reaching the parking lot, Yan Baiwei suddenly hugged Chen Qiu and took the initiative to kiss him.

She stood on her tiptoes, leaning her entire body into Chen Qiu's embrace.

It was a full two minutes before their lips parted.

"Thank you, Chen Qiu..."

A hazy, blurred whisper entered his ears.

Chen Qiu felt a warmth on his earlobe, sensing the mischievous tongue of the cold Class Monitor.

Compared to the Class Monitor's somewhat serious and indifferent nature, it was quite a contrast!

"Class Monitor, I see you're not hurting anymore..."

As soon as Chen Qiu finished speaking, Yan Baiwei felt a change and quickly took a step back.

Her pretty face flushed slightly as she whispered.

"I can't do it anymore, you should let..."

She glanced at Song Xiangtong waiting in the car, then closed her red lips, hesitating to speak.

"Hmph, I'm going back!"

With that, she turned and lightly tossed her ponytail, leaving Chen Qiu with a tall and graceful view of her back.

Chen Qiu chuckled and shook his head, then got into the car and opened his phone.

A message popped up, one from Tan Yuzhe of Jijing Media.

Several others were from Gong Han, the wealthy lady from the previous adultery exposure.

Seeing this, Chen Qiu's eyes lit up.

Has her daughter studying abroad agreed to the blind date?