Without waiting for him to say anything, Mu Yinyin spoke again, "This trip abroad truly is for something very important. If it weren't for this, I wouldn't want to break my promise. I hope President Fu can forgive me this once."
Fu Siye's expression was indifferent. He more or less knew what Mu Yinyin intended to do. He had merely been making a few sarcastic remarks just now; he wouldn't stop her from saving someone.
However, he simply couldn't stand the current Mu Yinyin.
After a pause, he sneered, "You've already made up your mind, what else can I say? But since you've put it that way, then remember this, Mu Yinyin, you owe me a favor."
Mu Yinyin's eyes flickered, but the next moment she immediately nodded, "Okay, I owe President Fu a favor."
Fu Siye said nothing, instead picking up his chopsticks.
Since they were here for a meal, they couldn't just talk and not eat.
Afterward, the two of them didn't exchange any more words and walked out.
It was as if... they were two unrelated individuals.
Yet, they had once shared the most intimate marital relationship.
If an outsider were to see them, they might think they truly didn't have much of a connection.
...
Time passed by.
Tomorrow, Mu Yinyin and Jiang Ling would depart.
It was already past nine in the evening.
Several people were at the hospital.
Gu Xiaoqi had been awake for many days, but she had no idea about her current condition. She needed to be fed nutrients daily. The labels on the bottles had been altered by the others, showing only things like glucose. Gu Xiaoqi didn't know much about these matters, and coupled with the others' excellent pretense, she had no idea what was going on and harbored no suspicions about herself.
Gu Xiaoqi sat on the bed with a hint of frustration, her right hand still receiving an IV drip. She frowned and said, "Oh dear, how many more days until I can be discharged... I'm so tired of being in the hospital."
Having to stay here every day made her feel utterly uncomfortable, but there was nothing she could do. Her words carried a hint of a spoiled child's plea.
Li Chuan's gaze shifted. Just as he was about to say something, Mu Yinyin let out a cold scoff, "Who told you to be so picky with your food? Being picky has its consequences. None of us have complained, yet you're the one grumbling."
Li Chuan's expression was complex. He lowered his head slightly, not uttering a single word.
Jiang Ling chimed in, "That's right. Li Chuan always tried to ensure you had a balanced diet, but if you didn't like something, you truly wouldn't eat it. If you're still this picky when we go out next time, we can't guarantee you'll continue to get glucose drips like you are now."
"Consider it guaranteed," Mu Yinyin added from the side.
However, what she said was the truth. Gu Xiaoqi's condition was indeed serious, discovered suddenly, with underlying issues, partly caused by malnutrition from being a picky eater.
"Ah, I won't dare, I won't dare! I promise I'll never be picky again. I'll eat whatever Ah Chuan puts on my plate."
Li Chuan sighed helplessly, "It's good that you've learned your lesson."
"I have, I really have!" Gu Xiaoqi's voice was filled with a sense of grievance, but all she could do now was pull at her hair on the hospital bed.
Mu Yinyin sighed and said, "Jiang Ling and I will be leaving for a few days tomorrow."
Gu Xiaoqi immediately looked at Mu Yinyin with some confusion, "Where are you going? Is it a business trip?"
Mu Yinyin nodded, "Yes, to Country M for a few days. The annual auction is a very important event, and I think it's necessary for our company to develop further and see if we can negotiate some more collaborations."
"Oh, this... if you two go, won't the company be left with just Ah Chuan? Oh dear, how could I get sick at a time like this... I..." Gu Xiaoqi instantly felt extremely guilty. She was mainly worried about Ah Chuan having to handle the company alone while also taking care of her. She felt sorry for Li Chuan.
Jiang Ling raised an eyebrow, "Don't worry, we've made prior arrangements for the company's affairs. For the days that Jiang Ling and I are away, the three of us have made arrangements. Li Chuan will not only have time to accompany you, but the company will also be fine."
If Li Chuan had said this himself, Gu Xiaoqi wouldn't have believed him.
And Jiang Ling, among the group, had always been the most trustworthy person, so his words carried a high degree of credibility.
But...
Gu Xiaoqi still looked at them with some suspicion, "Really?"
Mu Yinyin's lips twitched, "Before, when you and Li Chuan went on business trips, Big Boss Jiang was always left to manage things alone. Did the company fall into chaos then?"
Gu Xiaoqi's eyes flickered, "That seems to be the case..."
Indeed, normally, it was she and Li Chuan who would go out, leaving Jiang Ling to oversee everything.
They would make arrangements in advance when they left, and there were indeed no major issues.
Thinking this, Gu Xiaoqi felt that perhaps the problem wasn't too significant. After a moment, she sighed again, "Alas... I definitely won't cause you trouble next time. I absolutely won't be picky with my food anymore."
"Hmph, I hope you can keep your word." Mu Yinyin's disbelief was evident in her eyes. She then smiled and said, "But it doesn't really matter. If you lack nutrients, you can just come here for replenishment. Continuing to have IV drips daily isn't impossible either."
"No... no...!" Gu Xiaoqi's voice was full of protest!
"I absolutely refuse! These past few days have been unbearable! I see other people being picky eaters too, but why is it that nothing happens to them, yet it affects me so badly."
Li Chuan's eyes tightened, suddenly becoming nervous, afraid Gu Xiaoqi might realize something.
Jiang Ling frowned, appearing somewhat helpless.
Mu Yinyin said calmly, "Everyone's physique is different. Your body is weaker than others. Look at how it was before; when we were all exposed to someone with a cold, none of us were affected, but only you immediately caught it."
"That's true, I suppose..." Gu Xiaoqi suddenly didn't know what else to say.
However, Li Chuan's worry was unnecessary. Gu Xiaoqi had no idea what illness she had contracted.
"So... how much longer do I have to stay here?" Gu Xiaoqi rubbed her hair, feeling somewhat dejected. "I'm really going to get moldy. Despite all the glucose drips, I still have no strength."
"Prolonged malnutrition can indeed cause this situation. In your case, it might take another ten days to half a month. If you still don't eat properly, it could be even longer."
"Ah...!? It'll take that long?!" Gu Xiaoqi was about to break down!
Her hospital gown seemed to make her complexion even paler. Li Chuan watched with great heartache.
Mu Yinyin raised an eyebrow, "You can continue to choose to be picky."
"No...! I'll never be picky again! Curse this picky eating habit! I'll definitely change when I get out, no, no, I'll change right now! Bring me all the food I don't like, and I'll eat it one by one!"