CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER 57: GOING TO THE HOSPITAL

At six o’clock in the evening, Wei Xueqing raised her head, twisted her stiff neck, glanced at the time, and shouted outside, "Zhou Lan."

Zhou Lan’s job was to assist Wei Xueqing; she couldn’t leave before Wei Xueqing was off work. Hearing Wei Xueqing’s call, she immediately walked in.

"President Wei!"

Wei Xueqing took out her wallet, handed a card to Zhou Lan, and said, "Go to the shop downstairs and buy some snacks, buy a lot, and also get more Sachima."

Zhou Lan was taken aback by the black card Wei Xueqing handed over because she knew that Wei Xueqing rarely ate snacks.

"How much should I buy?" Zhou Lan asked.

"Buy as much as you can, and after you buy them, leave them with you. I’ll take them after work," Wei Xueqing said, continuing to work on the cooperation proposal.

"Okay!" Zhou Lan nodded and walked out.

...

Seven o’clock in the evening.

Yang Chen went to the corridor for a smoke, and the office was already empty; even the receptionist Nie Xiaoying had left.

He went to the break room and brewed three cups of coffee.

Upon returning, he gave one cup to Zhou Lan.

"Thank you!" Zhou Lan said with a smile.

Yang Chen nodded, walked into the office, and placed a cup on Wei Xueqing’s desk.

Without looking up, Wei Xueqing took the coffee, sipped it, and said, "Thank you."

"You’re welcome," Yang Chen replied calmly.

Wei Xueqing was stunned and looked up at Yang Chen, surprised.

She thought it was from Zhou Lan, but it turned out to be Yang Chen.

"You can make coffee?" Without thinking, Wei Xueqing blurted out.

Right after speaking, she regretted it. That was clearly underestimating someone.

Yang Chen shrugged helplessly and turned around to leave.

He usually drank locally grown coffee that he made himself and ground by hand, which had the purest taste. He really couldn’t muster any interest in this instant coffee.

However, Wei Xueqing took another sip and found it tasted good. She smiled and continued her work.

At eight o’clock, Wei Xueqing sent the materials to Zhou Lan and asked her to print them out.

She shut down her computer and started packing, simultaneously saying to Yang Chen, "Yang Chen, pack up, we’re heading back."

"Alright!" Yang Chen turned off his computer, stood up, and waited by the office door.

Wei Xueqing picked up her bag and walked out.

She was surprised to find her foot didn’t hurt when she moved it. "Oh, my foot’s better?"

Yang Chen said, "It’s just the swelling that’s gone down, but you still shouldn’t wear high heels or engage in strenuous activities for now."

"Oh!" Wei Xueqing nodded and stepped out of the office.

Zhou Lan had already printed the materials and handed a thick stack of documents to Wei Xueqing.

"Notify all the personnel in the Duocui Project Department for a meeting at eight in the morning tomorrow!" Wei Xueqing instructed.

"Yes!" Zhou Lan nodded.

"Give me the card." Wei Xueqing extended her hand.

Zhou Lan handed Wei Xueqing her limited edition international black card.

"Have Yang Chen carry the stuff." After saying this, Wei Xueqing turned and walked out.

Yang Chen looked at Zhou Lan, puzzled. "What stuff?"

Zhou Lan struggled to lift a large bag from under the desk, filled with snacks.

Yang Chen: "..."

His feeling was right, women are definitely troublesome creatures.

Buying so many snacks, when could anyone finish them?

Yang Chen effortlessly took the snacks, and Zhou Lan was surprised, "You’re really strong."

"Let’s hurry, it’s not safe for you alone," Yang Chen said.

Zhou Lan nodded, quickly packed her things, and left with Yang Chen.

In the elevator, Wei Xueqing said to Zhou Lan, "Come with us to the parking lot, and let Yang Chen take you to the subway entrance. It’s not safe for you alone this late."

Zhou Lan did not refuse.

Zhou Lan was a relatively pretty girl, and walking alone on the street could attract trouble.

Yang Chen put the stuff in the trunk and drove to the subway entrance to drop off Zhou Lan.

"Are we heading back?"

Wei Xueqing shook her head, "To the First Hospital."

Yang Chen was taken aback and looked at Wei Xueqing, surprised.

Wei Xueqing turned her head to look out the window and said, "I’ve been in contact with Ye Xin. She is still in the hospital, so I’m going to see her."

Yang Chen gave a deep look at Wei Xueqing, nodded, and drove towards the First Hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital and parked the car, Wei Xueqing got out first and said to Yang Chen, "Bring up all the snacks."

Yang Chen was taken aback; he then understood that these snacks were meant for Chen Siyan.

Yang Chen looked at Wei Xueqing’s graceful figure and smiled, shaking his head.

The two took the elevator upstairs, and Yang Chen felt a bit anxious, unsure of how Chen Siyan was doing or if she wanted to see him.

When he entered the ward, he saw another woman besides Ye Xin.

"Brother, you came!" Chen Siyan exclaimed excitedly when she saw Yang Chen.

Seeing Chen Siyan’s innocent little face, Yang Chen felt relieved; it seemed he had been overthinking.

Chen Siyan’s eyes fell on the large bag of snacks that Yang Chen carried, and she immediately jumped out of bed with excitement, exclaiming, "Wow! Brother, you are the best to me!"

The little girl rushed forward, grabbed the large bag of snacks, and sat on the floor.

Yang Chen picked her up with one hand, "The floor is filthy!"

Feeling the weightless sensation, Chen Siyan’s heart raced, and she hugged Yang Chen’s arm, sticking out her tongue.

She remembered when Yang Chen used to hold her like this as a child; it had been years since she’d felt this way.

Yang Chen placed the snacks on the bed and said to Chen Siyan, "These are all bought by President Wei for you."

Wei Xueqing said, "Call me President Wei at the company; outside, just call me by name. I’m your brother’s boss and your sister-in-law’s friend, so you can call me Sister Xueqing."

"Sister Xueqing!" Chen Siyan’s eyes formed crescent moons as she smiled sweetly.

"Honey, let me introduce you," Ye Xin said, holding Yang Chen’s arm. "This is Yanyan’s volunteer teacher, Ding Yutong, a teacher at Ningchuan University. Since learning about Yanyan’s situation, she’s been helping Yanyan catch up on her studies."

Upon hearing this, Yang Chen hurriedly bowed, "Thank you, Teacher Ding!"

Ding Yutong, who had been watching Yang Chen since he came in, was startled by his bow and quickly waved her hands, "No, no, no, it’s what I should do. Besides, Yanyan is very smart and learns quickly."

Yang Chen nodded solemnly, "Regardless, I must thank you. Thank you for your continuous care for Yanyan. If you ever need help in the future, I’ll be there without hesitation!"

Ding Yutong waved her hand, "Don’t worry about it!"

She didn’t know how many people worldwide would want such a promise from Yang Chen. If others knew he made such a promise to a young woman, they’d be insanely jealous.

Through chatting, Yang Chen learned that Ding Yutong was a doctoral candidate at Ningchuan University who was currently teaching there and applying for the associate professor title.

Chen Siyan laughed and said, "Brother, I want to be a professor too in the future!"

Yang Chen smiled at this, ruffled her hair, and said, "Then study well with Sister Yutong, and you can be a professor too."

"Mm-hmm!" Chen Siyan nodded excitedly.