"The place I went down the mountain to work in, did you think it could be any good?"
"I visited once during childhood holidays. It took a full day of traveling, and it was all deep mountains and old forests. How could there be signal?"
Chen Jiaojiao said incredulously, "Even in this day and age, people still live in deep mountains and old forests?"
Lu Qingxu said, "You don't understand their generation. Their ideas are very old-fashioned. They'll stay where they put down roots for a lifetime."
"My cousin didn't want to return to the country because she disagreed with them."
"Forget it, forget it, this isn't the time to talk about this. How is she?"
"The doctor said it's low blood sugar, and they're giving her glucose."
Chen Jiaojiao sighed.
"It's pitiful. She's over two months pregnant and still so thin, streaming every day."
"The streaming industry is quite demanding and very hard work. Your brother is too inconsiderate. He didn't say a word to her before he left."
Lu Qingxu explained.
"My brother never intended to go. According to the driver, my mother tricked him into going to the airport, and she insisted on going with him, throwing a tantrum. He left on short notice."
"He's probably anxious now too. He's quite fond of this Xiang Wan."
"He used to be so unreliable. Ever since he got together with her, he's almost disappeared from this circle. No matter who called, he couldn't be reached."
"Moreover, my mother talked to me a few days ago. She said she's not satisfied with this woman."
"She thinks her education level is low, her background isn't good, and her job isn't good, and she wants my brother to give up. My brother's attitude is quite firm."
What he said made Chen Jiaojiao reconsider him.
"He's that good? Are you talking about the Lu Mingzhe I know?"
Lu Qingxu smiled and said.
"Yes! It's not that I'm saying this about you, but what you did back then wasn't right."
"What does a man walking in the martial world need? It's his reputation."
"You slapped my brother's face, so why wouldn't he retaliate? That wasn't his true self."
"Actually, my brother is a good person. He's very loyal."
Thinking about his willingness to step forward in times of crisis and lend her money, Chen Jiaojiao felt a little embarrassed.
She pretended to wipe away tears to hide her guilt.
"Alright, alright, stop talking. You know I've changed my impression of your brother. I was reluctant to divorce, so why are you still saying this?"
"Do you want me to fight with you over your brother?"
Lu Qingxu smiled again.
"You, you dress yourself up like a dominant woman all day, but you're just a little kid."
"Do you know what it means to love someone? You don't understand at all."
"If you find someone interesting, you try it out with them. If not, you break up. If you feel a little good, that's called falling in love?"
"Forget it. You and my brother haven't reached that point. Even if no one stopped you two, you wouldn't be able to live together happily."
Lu Qingxu's words really hit home for Chen Jiaojiao.
In fact, she understood what kind of man she truly liked in her heart.
Perhaps it was because her father was too unreliable since childhood, she greatly admired men who were the opposite of her father – steady and self-possessed.
That's why she had abandoned Lu Mingzhe and chosen Hu Jiasheng back then.
If she were to be with Lu Mingzhe, they would argue all day, and she would get tired of it.
"Who between you two studies psychology? I think you're much better than your brother. You should be the doctor, and he should sell wine."
"Give it a rest. You haven't seen my brother when he's working seriously. I'm not cut out for studying."
Chen Jiaojiao looked through the glass of the door into the ward. Xiang Wan's complexion had improved a little.
The incandescent light shone brightly on her fair skin. She looked so quiet and gentle, like a sleeping beauty.
"Don't say your brother likes her. To be honest, I quite like her face too."
"She's almost 30, but she's as beautiful as that person, Gao Yuanyuan!"
"Yes, the first time I saw her, I thought she had a celebrity face. Doesn't she look like Gao Yuanyuan?"
Zhou Jinbei suddenly didn't understand her stance.
"Are you treating her as a friend or an enemy? If you treat her as a friend, I'll follow suit. If you treat her as an enemy, I'll follow suit."
"Your attitude is so vague, it makes me unsure of how to act."
Chen Jiaojiao sighed.
"I used to treat her as an enemy, but today, I suddenly realized she's quite pitiful too."
"Like us, she's just a woman running hard for her life."
"If anyone is to blame, it's Lu Mingzhe. He caused all this trouble. I shouldn't blame her."
Zhou Jinbei widened her eyes.
"You're switching sides so quickly! What am I supposed to do? I was just badmouthing her to Auntie Lu a few days ago."
"If they become mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the future, won't I become a villain?"
"Qingxu is here. He knows everything. Let him explain in the middle. You, Beibei, are the kindest."
Chen Jiaojiao turned and patted Lu Qingxu.
"You have to put in a good word for her then, don't let your brother fall out with her."
Lu Qingxu raised an eyebrow.
"Fine, I'll put in a good word for her. You also think of some beautiful friends around you who have good personalities and character, and let me know."
Zhou Jinbei retorted.
"Forget it. You have so many women around you, who dares to be your girlfriend?"
"Those are employees! Forget it, I can't count on you guys. I'll handle it myself."
As the few of them were joking, Xiang Wan slowly opened her eyes on the hospital bed.
Zhou Jinbei was the first to see it and nudged them.
"She's awake. Come on, let's go in and see."
The three of them entered one after another, not daring to speak loudly. They stood in a line cautiously in front of her.
Lu Qingxu said.
"You're awake? The doctor said you had low blood sugar. You're in the hospital now. Are you feeling better?"
Her pale skin made Xiang Wan's eyes even brighter.
She didn't have the mood to care about how she was feeling.
"Where is Lu Mingzhe? Did you find him?"
Zhou Jinbei quickly answered, "We found him, we found him!"
"He had a last-minute issue and was forced by his mother to return to his hometown. It's a desolate place with very poor signal. His phone probably has no signal."
Lu Qingxu also said, "My uncle is sick. He should be back after he's arranged for him to be in a good hospital. Don't worry."
So that's how it was. It was good that Lu Mingzhe wasn't in trouble.
Looking at the needle in her hand and then at the three people in front of her, she suddenly felt quite embarrassed.
Because of her personal matters, she had caused everyone around her to be uneasy.
"I'm sorry, you've seen me at my worst."
Zhou Jinbei quickly smiled, "It's nothing, it's nothing."
"It's all their fault, these disloyal men. If they stayed at home honestly like us, who would go out looking for them?"
"Leave my contact information. If you can't find anyone in the future, call me, and I'll help you find them. Don't wait foolishly by yourself."
The last time they met, they were enemies. This time they met, and they were already helping her unconditionally.
Xiang Wan didn't understand. Was this the way young masters and ladies from wealthy families handled things?
"Thank you. I'm fine now. It's getting late, you should go back and rest."
"You guys go back. I'll stay to keep her company as penance."
Zhou Jinbei pulled a chair and sat down in front of her.
"Go to sleep. I'll watch the IV drip for you."