Hu Jiasheng said okay, he would actively look for a partner in the future, and would not refuse any introductions.
Only then did the old man close his eyes to rest.
After a night of extreme tension, now that they were relaxed, both of them felt the urge to smoke.
With a look from Zhan Beijue, Hu Jiasheng followed him to the stairwell to smoke.
Standing in the quiet and empty stairwell, Zhan Beijue took a couple of puffs before speaking.
“Were you sincere with Chen Jiaojiao before?”
Hu Jiasheng was surprised for a moment, then smiled, “Why? Want to help me set up a date?”
Zhan Beijue, uncharacteristically gossipy, said, “Lu Mingzhe really didn’t handle things well regarding you and Chen Jiaojiao before. If you two were truly in love, you wouldn’t have had to worry so much.”
Hu Jiasheng, however, shook his head, “The past is in the past, I won’t think about it anymore. Besides, Chen Jiaojiao already has a new boyfriend.”
Zhan Beijue showed no surprise.
After all, with Chen Jiaojiao’s fiery personality, she didn’t seem like someone who could endure loneliness.
It had been so long, there was no reason for either of them to wait for the other.
“In any case, if you have such needs, Nan Fang has a few friends.”
This was considered the first time the two brothers had discussed a more intimate topic, and it felt quite good.
Hu Jiasheng stepped forward and patted his shoulder, “Got it. When I need it, I’ll come to you.”
As soon as they finished their cigarettes, the lawyer arrived.
The brothers returned to the ward, confirmed the will the old man had prepared in advance, and signed an agreement that they would not turn against each other. The lawyer then withdrew.
The old man seemed to be out of danger for now, so there was no need for two grown men to stay and guard him. Moreover, Zhan Beijue had family matters to attend to, and Jiang Nan Fang needed care. Hu Jiasheng told him to go back first.
“Alright, I’ll come back to relieve you after I rest for a bit. Call me if anything happens.”
Hu Jiasheng said okay. Zhan Beijue bent down to bid farewell to the old man. Just then, Hu Jiasheng’s phone rang. He looked at it and saw it was Tang Nannan calling.
Tang Nannan had a light sleep. She heard a noise in the living room in the middle of the night yesterday and went to take a look. It was Hu Jiasheng leaving.
He had said his grandfather had fallen ill and needed to go to the First People’s Hospital, so Tang Nannan had been worried.
Seeing that he hadn’t returned all night, she knew the situation was somewhat serious. This morning, she decided to cook something for him and bring it to the hospital.
She had now arrived at the hospital entrance.
“I’m not working right now, and I’m bored staying at home alone. I always want to do something for you, otherwise, I’d feel too embarrassed. Please don’t refuse.”
“I don’t know which building you’re in, so I’ll have to trouble you to come down and get it yourself.”
Zhan Beijue had just finished talking to the old man when he also hung up the phone.
“Wait a moment. I’m going out to get something and I’ll be right back.”
Just as Zhan Beijue was about to say okay, his phone rang. He looked at it and saw it was Jiang Nan Fang.
Jiang Nan Fang was also coming to deliver food, bringing four children with her, and asked Zhan Beijue to come down and pick her up.
A brief absence of a few minutes from the old man wouldn’t cause any trouble, so Zhan Beijue said they would go down together.
Soon, the two arrived at the lobby on the first floor.
No wonder Jiang Nan Fang needed someone to pick her up. She was carrying three thermoses, two bags of clothes, and a pile of daily necessities. The mother and children were all laden.
The two men rushed forward to take her things and asked why she hadn’t asked A Cheng to accompany her, worrying she might get tired.
Jiang Nan Fang said, “I want to personally do something for Grandpa to express my filial piety. It wouldn’t mean much if I had someone else do everything at a time like this.”
“I’m not that delicate, am I? To need you two to come pick me up for just this much?”
Hu Jiasheng had interacted with her before and understood Jiang Nan Fang’s temperament, so he smiled.
“Actually, I wasn’t here to pick you up. However, since you’ve brought so much food, she doesn’t need to come. I’ll call her and tell her to go back.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nan Fang sensed something was amiss. She quickly grabbed his hand.
“Who? Delivering what? Delivering food to you? A girl, right? Are you dating?” m..oΓg
Hu Jiasheng shook his head, “No. Just a friend. I helped her with a small favor, and she wants to repay me.”
A girl making food for him and bringing it over early in the morning, it was more than just wanting to repay him, wasn’t it?
Jiang Nan Fang was a woman, and she understood women’s thoughts.
“That’s where you’re wrong. It’s only a few in the morning, and she’s already at the hospital entrance. She must have woken up very early to prepare the meal. After all her hard work, to send her back without even meeting her, how disheartening is that?”
“Besides, she’s not doing it entirely for you. Grandpa is hospitalized, after all. An extra blessing would help Grandpa recover faster. Why refuse?”
“We’ll wait here. You go pick her up quickly. Grandpa would be angry if he knew you drove away his well-wishers.”
Jiang Nan Fang was good at speaking, always providing a comfortable way out.
Hu Jiasheng had no choice but to go pick up Tang Nannan.
Tang Nannan had indeed worked hard. She had stewed winter melon and pork rib soup, a light and refreshing congee, and also brought a basket of fruit.
As Hu Jiasheng walked, he asked her, “Where did you get the money to buy these things?”
“The company paid me. Although it’s not much, it’s enough to buy these. Don’t think it’s shabby and embarrass you.”
Hu Jiasheng was certainly not that kind of person; he just felt it was not easy for her to earn money.
Not wanting to keep people waiting too long, the two walked quickly and soon returned to the first floor of the inpatient department.
Seeing the two of them enter together from the main entrance, Jiang Nan Fang’s eyes lit up instantly.
Tang Nannan was slender and fair-skinned. She had washed her hair, and her black, long hair cascaded over her shoulders. Although she hadn’t applied any makeup, her features were delicate and well-defined, giving her an overall gentle and lovely appearance.
Hu Jiasheng was originally a somewhat reserved and handsome young gentleman. The two of them standing together were truly a perfect match, a match made in heaven.
Although Jiang Nan Fang was Chen Jiaojiao’s good friend, to be honest, Chen Jiaojiao and Hu Jiasheng together were not as well-matched as these two.
She subtly nudged Zhan Beijue with her elbow.
“Look, aren’t they a good match?”
Zhan Beijue was not a gossipy person and didn’t want to offer an opinion.
However, the children became excited.
Ge’er was the first to rush out, “Uncle, is this your girlfriend? She’s so pretty, I like her so much!”
Tiantian followed closely, “Sister, you’re so fair! You’re so beautiful, I like you too!”
Zhan Beijue: “……”
The two boys exchanged glances, looking a little embarrassed, and didn’t dare to go forward. At the same time, they turned back to look at Jiang Nan Fang.
Jiang Nan Fang saw through their thoughts and asked them.
“Do you like that beautiful sister?”
“Yes. She looks like our kindergarten teacher, Teacher Wang.”
Indeed, Rui Rui’s description was very apt.
Tang Nannan gave the impression of a gentle and sunny kindergarten teacher who was well-liked by children.
“Maybe she’ll be your future aunt. Your uncle is clumsy and shy to pursue her, so you go help him.”
Having received Jiang Nan Fang’s permission, the brothers also became excited.
“Understood, Mommy! We guarantee to complete the mission!”