Lian Haichao finished his phone call and bought some fruit from the supermarket downstairs before rushing back to the ward.
However, the moment he pushed the door open, he found another man in the ward, and the atmosphere seemed a bit off.
"Auntie, I just bought some fruit downstairs. I don't know which kind you prefer."
Lian Haichao glanced at Du Dabao in the ward and then placed the fruit he was carrying on the table next to the hospital bed.
Chen Huizhu, whose face had been cold moments ago, was now beaming. "Haichao, you're too kind. You already went to the trouble of bringing me to the hospital, then asked your uncle to arrange an X-ray for me, and now you're buying fruit. This, this is too much."
Lian Haichao waved his hand, saying it was nothing.
"By the way, Auntie, who is this?"
In fact, Lian Haichao had a good idea of Du Dabao's identity, but he deliberately pretended not to know.
When Chen Huizhu heard Lian Haichao ask about Du Dabao's identity, her smile instantly vanished.
At this moment, Yu Wenjing quickly interjected, "This is my boyfriend, Du Dabao."
"Oh, so you're Wenjing's boyfriend. Hello, hello. I'm Lian Haichao, Wenjing's good friend."
Lian Haichao let out an "oh" and then enthusiastically extended his hand.
Du Dabao also smiled and shook his hand.
Although he had never met Lian Haichao before, Du Dabao had heard Yu Wenjing mention him.
He vaguely knew that Lian Haichao had feelings for Yu Wenjing and that his family seemed to be quite well-off.
Moreover, Chen Huizhu had been smiling at Lian Haichao, but had a cold expression when Du Dabao first entered. The contrast was stark.
However, Du Dabao wasn't angry. After all, Chen Huizhu was Yu Wenjing's mother.
Having a girlfriend who wasn't snobbish and was also caring, Du Dabao felt like he had won the lottery. As for Chen Huizhu's cold attitude towards him, Du Dabao considered it a form of tempering.
"By the way, Brother Dabao, where do you work?"
Lian Haichao asked casually.
"I'm working as a security guard at a company," Du Dabao replied.
After hearing Du Dabao's answer, Lian Haichao gave an "oh" and said nothing further.
Next, he informed Chen Huizhu that he had spoken to his uncle and that someone would be arranged to take her for an X-ray and a full body check-up.
"Oh my, Haichao, thank you so much. Nowadays, ordinary folks like us coming to the hospital without an acquaintance is truly troublesome. Fortunately, you're so capable. Auntie really doesn't know how to thank you. How about this, I'll invite you over for a meal at our home another day? My Wenjing is a great cook. She can make you a big feast then."
Hearing that she would not only get an X-ray for free but also a full body check-up, Chen Huizhu was so happy that she wanted to invite Lian Haichao for dinner.
However, for Chen Huizhu to suggest inviting Lian Haichao to their home for dinner in front of Du Dabao, and for Yu Wenjing to personally cook for him, was a bit much.
Even with Du Dabao's good temper, he frowned slightly upon hearing this.
Yet, Chen Huizhu paid it no mind.
"Alright, then I'll look forward to tasting Wenjing's cooking."
Upon hearing this, Lian Haichao gave Du Dabao a meaningful glance.
A while later, a nurse pushed a wheelchair into the ward.
Du Dabao originally intended to help Chen Huizhu into the wheelchair with Yu Wenjing, but to his surprise, Chen Huizhu didn't let him get close at all.
In the end, Lian Haichao solicitously stepped forward to help Chen Huizhu into the wheelchair and even took on the task of pushing it.
If anyone unfamiliar saw this, they might have thought Lian Haichao was Chen Huizhu's son.
The group followed the nurse to the examination area.
Since only Chen Huizhu could go in for the examination, the other three had to wait outside the door.
"Um, thank you for today. My boyfriend and I will take my mother back later."
The three of them stood together at the door, drawing quite a few curious glances from passersby.
Yu Wenjing glanced at Du Dabao and then said to Lian Haichao.
However, Lian Haichao smiled and said, "Wenjing, why are we being polite? I have nothing to do today, and it's hard to get a taxi at the hospital entrance. How about I drive you back later?"
If it were anyone else, the person's actual boyfriend had already arrived, and he had even politely indicated that he could leave, they would have left immediately.
But Lian Haichao seemed completely oblivious.
Since Du Dabao was here, Yu Wenjing felt that if Lian Haichao stayed, the situation would become very awkward.
However, Lian Haichao had a point. It was difficult to get a taxi at the hospital entrance, and judging by her mother's condition, she couldn't walk home by herself for the time being. She would most likely need a wheelchair.
So, for a moment, Yu Wenjing hesitated.
"It's fine. Thank you for your kind offer. My friend drove me here, and I'll have him drive us back later."
Du Dabao spoke up at the opportune moment.
Lian Haichao had heard some information about Yu Wenjing's boyfriend from Chen Huizhu, and combined with his plain attire and demeanor today, he had concluded that Du Dabao, with his circumstances, definitely wouldn't own a car. That's why Lian Haichao had made his offer.
Who would have thought that Du Dabao was driven here by his friend? This was unexpected for Lian Haichao.
However, Lian Haichao quickly recovered and said, "Alright then, I'll wait here to inform Auntie once her examination is done before leaving. It wouldn't be polite otherwise."
With his words spoken, Yu Wenjing couldn't forcefully ask him to leave, so she could only let him stay.
The three of them waited for a good half hour before Chen Huizhu was wheeled out of the examination room by a nurse.
"Mom."
This time, before Lian Haichao could step forward, Yu Wenjing immediately took the wheelchair from the nurse.
Du Dabao stood beside her. As for pushing the wheelchair, he had no intention of doing so, as he was well aware of Chen Huizhu's attitude towards him.
"Well, Auntie, Wenjing said she and Dabao will take you back later, so I'll be leaving now."
After Chen Huizhu returned to the ward, Lian Haichao put on a reluctant expression.
Upon hearing Lian Haichao was leaving, Chen Huizhu immediately glared at Yu Wenjing and then said, "Haichao, Auntie felt some stomach pain during the examination. Could you trouble your uncle to find someone to take a look for me? Would that be convenient?"
Lian Haichao hadn't wanted to leave anyway. Hearing Chen Huizhu ask him to trouble his uncle, he immediately smiled and nodded, saying it was no problem.
Then, Lian Haichao made a phone call to his uncle in front of everyone.
After a brief conversation, Lian Haichao told them that it was handled.
Chen Huizhu's face lit up with a smile, repeatedly praising Lian Haichao's capabilities.
Yu Wenjing rolled her eyes at the sight.