CHAPTER 362: CHAPTER 361: ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL

Mr. Zhang was immediately furious, and his slightly drooping eyes lifted with anger: "Maintain to the best of your ability? Who can’t say nice words! Let me be clear with you today, I do not agree with you and Zhang Xin’s relationship."

Qu Chaozong countered: "Why? If you mean because of Zhang Xin’s past, and fear I won’t treat her well, you are completely overthinking. I love her, and naturally I will be good to her and accept all her shortcomings and faults."

Mr. Zhang sneered sarcastically: "Do I need to spell it out? Our family’s status, surely you understand well. Do you really think you are a match for Zhang Xin? To put it bluntly, isn’t being with Zhang Xin just your attempt to climb up? Yes, before her mother passed away, she left Zhang Xin an inheritance, and all her grandfather’s assets, as well as mine, will belong to her in the future. But this money is prepared for her own carefree living, not to support others."

Mr. Zhang said coldly, word by word: "Even if you truly want to be with her in the future, don’t expect to get a single penny!"

Qu Chaozong couldn’t hold back and cursed under his breath, a dark red color appeared between his eyebrows, he suddenly said: "Uncle, are you treating me like this now because you are projecting your own experiences?"

Mr. Zhang suddenly fell silent, not speaking, he watched cautiously.

Qu Chaozong sneered, a mix of sarcasm and bitterness in his laughter: "I heard back in the day you were a poor boy who managed to rise through the ranks, and now you are viewing me through your own experiences, is that really a good approach?"

When Qu Chaozong said this, his eyes reddened slightly with pain and embarrassment: "No matter how bad things get for me, I, Qu Chaozong, would never rely on a woman to climb up. I never rely on women to make a living, I am just not that type of person!"

Qu Chaozong stood up, not looking back as he walked towards the door. As he reached the doorway, he stopped and turned back to throw a cold remark at Mr. Zhang: "My love for Zhang Xin is my business, whether I love her as a person or love her conditions, I know it in my heart. I don’t need to prove it to you, after all, the one I plan on marrying is her, not you!"

Mr. Zhang’s expression had shifted: "What do you mean! Explain it to me clearly!"

"Uncle, rest assured, I am nothing like you. Even if we get married in the future, I won’t use a penny of Zhang Xin’s money. I’m a man, and I have the ability to support my own woman, providing her with a comfortable and happy life is my responsibility."

"I have always been firm in my decisions, once I make up my mind on something, it’s unlikely that I’ll turn back easily. So, despite what you’ve told me today, it doesn’t have much impact on me. I will continue to be with Zhang Xin, I will marry her, and I will treat her well. These are things I don’t need to prove to anyone, because I don’t care, and I don’t pay attention to other people’s opinions..."

Qu Chaozong’s eyes were resolute as he turned and left...

That night, Qu Chaozong left Zhang Xin’s grandfather’s house and walked straight towards the community’s main gate.

As he walked along the sidewalk, he took out a cigarette and lit it, taking a deep drag.

As he reached the community’s main gate, he had smoked about half his cigarette when his phone rang. It was Zhang Xin calling, Qu Chaozong glanced at the caller ID and casually hung up. He didn’t want to hear Zhang Xin’s voice right now, he just wanted to be alone quietly for a while.

After hanging up the call, he intended to turn off his phone, but accidentally dropped it while trying to shut it down. As he bent down to pick it up, the phone rang again. Just as he was about to hang up, a glance showed the call was from home, so he hurriedly pressed the answer button: "Hello."

His mother’s anxious voice came through the phone: "Chao, has anything happened to Meimei’s father, do you know?"

"What?" Qu Chaozong was startled and quickly asked: "What’s happened?"

Mrs. Qu said: "Yangyang just called and said Meimei’s dad was unwell, and asked Wenda and the others to help send him to the hospital. If you have no urgent matters, you should go too, it’s concerning."

"Alright, I’ll get in touch with them now."

After ending the call, Qu Chaozong immediately called Shi Yang, and learned he was also on his way there, then he quickly called Zhao Wendada, and after confirming which hospital they were taking Meimei’s father to, he hurriedly took a taxi to the hospital to wait at the entrance.

As soon as he reached the hospital, Shi Yang arrived with Zhao Meimei.

Qu Chaozong quickly approached them and asked: "What happened?"

Shi Yang explained the situation, leaving Qu Chaozong unsure of the situation, so he turned to comfort Zhao Meimei: "Meimei, don’t worry, they should be arriving soon."

Zhao Meimei anxiously watched the side of the road, her eyes reddened with worry, following Shi Yang closely, clueless about what to do.

Shi Yang lowered his head to kiss her forehead gently: "Don’t worry about anything with me here."

Zhao Meimei nodded, holding Shi Yang’s hand tightly, sweat in her palms.

Zhao Wendada and Wang Tianyu quickly drove over, Shi Yang rushed forward to open the back door, with everyone’s help, he carried Zhao Dazhuang on his back, rushing into the hospital.

The doctor on duty, after a brief inquiry, could almost confirm it was acute appendicitis. While arranging for a nurse to prepare for surgery, he used the time to conduct a detailed examination.

Shi Yang asked: "How’s the situation?"

The doctor said: "It’s confirmed as acute appendicitis, and fortunately, you brought him in quickly. From the looks of it, it hasn’t perforated yet. I’m arranging surgery now, family members can proceed with the hospital admission process."

Liu Xiue visibly sighed in relief, turning to scold Zhao Dazhuang: "Did you hear that? Still stubbornly refusing to come to the hospital!" After finishing, she quickly grabbed a tissue to clean up the traces left on his lips after vomiting.

The surgery was very successful, and Zhao Dazhuang was still under the effects of anesthesia, with his eyes closed, his eyelids gently trembling.

Shi Yang specially secured a deluxe hospital room, with two beds in one room, an independent bathroom, sofa, and TV.

After settling Zhao Dazhuang, Shi Yang asked Zhao Wendada and Wang Tianyu to go home and rest, then instructed Qu Chaozong to take Liu Xiue back home.

Liu Xiue was unwilling to leave: "Let me stay as a caretaker."

Shi Yang said: "Meimei and I will stay here tonight, you should go home and rest. We were quite unprepared for this hospital stay, so it would be good for you to go back and prepare some things."

Liu Xiue was still a bit hesitant, Shi Yang persuaded: "Come back tomorrow to relieve me; my uncle is still under anesthesia. You’ll have trouble moving him for turning over or massages on your own."

Liu Xiue hesitated for a moment, then nodded agreement: "Alright, after your uncle finishes the IV tonight, you should rest early too. I’ll come over early to bring you meals tomorrow."