The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 226: Wedding Affairs 1_1

A few minutes later, Liu Daqing hung up the phone.

As she returned, Wan Donglin asked, "So, is Old Zhou’s situation really that bad?"

"The problem is with his illegitimate son. This afternoon, that kid and his buddies were drag racing and had an accident."

"Is he dead?"

"It’s worse than death. Apparently, there are some things involved that outsiders can’t know about. Even though the news has been suppressed, there’s no guarantee the photos won’t get out. You know how advanced information is these days. The chances of completely covering something up are pretty slim now."

Wan Donglin was shocked. He knew the illegitimate son played recklessly, but he hadn’t imagined it was to this degree. If the photos didn’t circulate, at worst, only the general public would remain ignorant. However, within their circle, there were no true secrets.

Liu Daqing said gravely, "Last year, when I returned to the country, I took a taxi by myself a few times. This time, I’ve done it twice more. Do you know? Taxis are places teeming with information. The drivers love to boast. They gossip animatedly about the private lives of many wealthy people, even if it’s just hearsay. But would you believe it? The content of their gossip is remarkably accurate. It turns out everyone’s secrets have long been exposed. It’s laughable they still think the public is clueless."

Wan Donglin didn’t dare to respond, sweat beading on his forehead. Although he hadn’t dared to be *that* wild in his youth, he had certainly had his share of unrestrained moments. His mother’s words clearly carried a deeper, unstated meaning.

She sighed quietly and said slowly, "Donglin, you should come back to Switzerland with me tomorrow. You can get better treatment there."

"No need. The New Year is approaching, and I don’t want to go anywhere."

"That’s precisely why I want to be with you."

He gazed at his mother’s graying hair and nearly agreed. But just as the words were about to leave his lips, rationality took hold. "My condition has only just started to stabilize, and I’ve only recently begun to adapt. I don’t want to be moving around. How about this, Mom: once I’m a bit better, I’ll come to Switzerland to see you."

"Very well then," Liu Daqing replied. "If you manage to return to Switzerland, the Zhou Family will undoubtedly pressure you about the marriage."

Liu Daqing had reached the doorway when Wan Donglin suddenly called out, "Mom, don’t worry. I’ll be sure to restrain myself from now on. At the very least, I won’t cause you trouble or bring shame upon you."

Liu Daqing nodded and then strode away.

Only after the door closed did he take out his phone.

All his unread messages were from Yan Xixi. She repeatedly asked what illness he had, which hospital he was in, and for his phone number. He smiled bitterly. Does she really intend to send me a gift? If only she were this enthusiastic when we meet in person.

Even though Yan Xixi had received a call from Huang Xiaojue and knew he was waiting at the entrance of the apartment complex, she still felt uneasy. She was even more nervous than her previous visit. From a distance, Huang Xiaojue came up to her, took her hand, and said with a wide smile, "My mom has already cooked and is waiting for us. Hey, Xixi, you bought so much stuff again?"

He took the large gift bag from her. It contained a large gift box of bird’s nest, a set of brand-name skincare products, and accompanying items like lipsticks and blush compacts.

"Xixi, why are you spending so much money?"

She never minded spending money on Huang Xiaojue.

She was just nervous and asked in a low voice, "Are we really discussing marriage today?"

"Are you scared?"