It had not occurred to her that things had escalated to the point of sleeping in separate rooms. Mother He was about to say something to persuade Chen Li Shu, but before she could utter a word, she coughed uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Chen Li Shu quickly got out of bed to pour Mother He a glass of water, patting her back constantly and asking with concern, "What on earth is going on? I feel like your condition is getting worse!"
"I've already discussed it with the old man. In two days, I will..."
As Mother He spoke, she subtly observed Chen Li Shu's expression. She knew her approach was somewhat drastic, but this was the first time she had encountered Chen Li Shu resorting to silent treatment to resolve an argument. If someone had to break the stalemate, why not her!
Looking at Mother He, who was acting like a child, Chen Li Shu's expression gradually turned somewhat helpless. "Godmother, aren't you being unreasonable? Is there anything more important than your own health? How about this, I'll go to Country M with you in two days. Your several sons are busy with their own affairs abroad and cannot take good care of you.
Your godfather, being a man, is naturally rougher than me, a girl who is more meticulous. Coincidentally, I have a lot of things to do during this period. Consider it a trip for me to relax with you. When your mood improves, you'll naturally reconcile!"
If it were in the past, Mother He would have readily agreed. However, she had not forgotten that there was a very dangerous person in the capital. She trusted Gu Xing Dong's character, but she did not trust Zhang Wan Er. What if the other party had even more despicable means?!
Therefore, facing Chen Li Shu's request, Mother He resolutely refused. "There's no room for negotiation on this matter. I've already contacted a renowned professor in the country to monitor my physical condition at all times. There shouldn't be any major issues!"
Upon hearing Mother He's words, Chen Li Shu's face was immediately filled with worry. "Godmother, aren't you making things difficult for me?"
Mother He glanced at her and retorted unceremoniously, "What do you mean making things difficult? It's just a matter of being clear. Alright, I won't disturb you further. Think about it yourself."
With that, Mother He left.
Later, at the dinner table, Mother He's condition seemed to worsen. Even Old Master He couldn't stand it. When he heard Mother He say she would only go to Country M for treatment after Chen Li Shu and Gu Xing Dong reconciled, he was so angry he slammed the table.
"Do you think you're still a child? Why must you, an old woman, get involved in their young people's affairs? I'll book the tickets right now. Let's fly to Country M, just the two of us. If anything really happens to you, I tell you, I, this old man, will..."
By the end of his sentence, Old Master He's eyes were already filled with tears. Perhaps it was because of his age, but he had become somewhat anxious and fearful. Seeing Mother He visibly thin down over the past few days, his heartache could no longer be concealed.
In the evening.
Qin Yue walked into the room, cautiously glancing at the man in front of her, then asked, "You heard what was said at the dinner table just now, right? The He couple is leaving for Country M early tomorrow morning!"
Meng Lei calmly lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and squinted his eyes. "I heard. So what?"
Seeing Meng Lei's composure, Qin Yue tilted her head in confusion and asked, "Why aren't you panicking at all? If I remember correctly, your medication seems to be imported from Country M. What if the people over there discover something unusual!
We still have time tonight. Why don't we find an excuse to resolve this matter? Give me some money, and I'll go hire an expert to examine her body. We can just say this illness is a common cold!"
Meng Lei looked at Qin Yue with disdain and sneered, "Don't forget that you can only live in the quad because of my favor. Your behavior and style are all fake in the eyes of those two old fogeys! If you dare to bring a doctor to examine them, that doctor will be investigated from every angle!
Remember, once there's a suspicion, all contradictions will point in your direction. Don't worry, the secret formula medicine I bought is all from reliable sources. Ordinary doctors won't be able to detect anything unless they can find a divine doctor like L!"
Qin Yue felt angry seeing Meng Lei's lack of respect, but unfortunately, she was now living under someone else's roof. She could only suppress her anger, forcing a fawning smile onto her face, and complimenting him insincerely, "You are indeed clever. I'm just a woman with no experience. If not for your guidance, I'm afraid I would have become Chen Li Shu's defeated opponent again!"
Meng Lei sprung up from the bed like a carp, his gaze fixed on Qin Yue with deep intensity. He said meaningfully, "Now you know. Come here, we're going to do something different today."
Upon hearing his words, the smile on Qin Yue's face instantly collapsed. Her face turned pale, and her movements became somewhat resistant. However, this resistance was no match for an adult man!
Soon, screams filled the room. Fortunately, the soundproofing was good; otherwise, the commotion here would have alerted Chen Li Shu.
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Early the next morning, Mother He and the others departed. The house was instantly quiet.
Gu Xing Dong knew that Chen Li Shu was still dwelling on what happened the day before. To dispel her doubts, he deliberately stayed behind to accompany her. Despite living under the same roof, they felt like strangers.
While Gu Xing Dong was enduring a difficult time, Zhang Wan Er at the Wangchao Grand Hotel was also feeling anxious.
Three days had passed, and Gu Xing Dong had not shown up. Only Li Zhe Ming and Xiao Hei had been on duty here.
At first, she thought Gu Xing Dong was just shy and had taken a few days off without requesting a transfer. But as time went by, things started to feel a bit off.
If Gu Xing Dong didn't come to the Wangchao Grand Hotel, how could she cultivate a relationship with him, and what reason would she have to get close to him? Just as Zhang Wan Er was agonizing over this matter, a bold idea formed in her mind.