The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 154 - 158 The Woman Who Married into a Wealthy Family (18)
Chapter 154: Chapter 158 The Woman Who Married into a Wealthy Family (18)
Su Li’s return had spread throughout the circle before she even disembarked from the plane.
Huayin now looked visibly uneasy, holding a cup of milk as she knocked on the study door.
Yuan Qiran had returned from the evening party and locked himself in the study.
When Huayin had heard from Su Li’s sisters about her return, she felt anxious and panicked.
"Qi Ran, may I come in?"
Seeing that there was no response for a long time, Huayin thought about it and decided to turn the doorknob, pushed the door open, and quietly walked in.
In the study, Yuan Qiran sat behind the desk, both hands propped on the table, head bowed, seemingly lost in thought, his expression one of dejection.
In front of him was a cell phone, its screen lit up.
As Huayin approached, she craned her neck to glance at it, barely able to make out a few words on the screen.
"You’re back, where are you now?"
Suddenly, Huayin thought of Su Li, her husband was making contact with another woman.
But Huayin didn’t dare to ask.
She still remembered how, three years ago after fleeing the Yuan Pharmaceutical, she went to her son Ming Ting’s school gate, waited for him after school, poured out a flood of tears to him, and then...
Then, her son took her back to the Yuan Family.
When she saw Yuan Qiran, full of hope and joy, she thought everything was about to fall into place.
She assumed that with Su Li gone, with no one standing in their way, and the presence of their son, Yuan Qiran should have been very happy to see her.
Instead, she was met with Yuan Qiran’s indifferent frown and those words, "What are you doing here?"
Her heart shattered at that moment, and she felt like she was about to crumble.
She had to endure the mockery and scolding from his mother.
If it weren’t for Ming Ting’s incessant crying, feeling sorry for his grandson and son, the two of them would definitely not have agreed to let her stay in this home.
Fortunately, all that had passed, and for the first time, using means and thought, she had finally managed to stay with the Yuan Family.
But now, Huayin didn’t even know if it was worth it.
However, thinking of her son, Huayin’s resolve strengthened.
Everything was worth it, even if it was for Ming Ting.
But thinking of Ming Ting’s current health, her tears were about to uncontrollably start flowing once more.
Huayin suddenly thought of Hua Xinghe, with whom she had lived for several years, a hint of hidden darkness arose in her heart.
Although she hadn’t paid much attention to that child, why was it that he could have a healthy body, while her own Ming Ting had to endure so much suffering...
What if, she was thinking what if...
"Do you need something?"
Yuan Qiran’s words snapped Huayin out of her trance.
Huayin forced a smile that was not quite a smile, "Ming Ting’s primary hospital called."
Once his son was brought up, Yuan Qiran suddenly came to his senses, discreetly put away the cellphone in front of him, straightened his body, and showed a serious expression.
"What did Doctor Shao say?"
Huayin could no longer hold back, tears dripping down, then dropped onto the carpet and disappeared without a trace.
"The doctor, the doctor said, tonight Ming Ting had another episode. His heart has endured too many patch-up surgeries over these three years. If he doesn’t get a transplant, he won’t be able to hold on much longer."
"Now come with me to the hospital," Yuan Qiran said.
Even with many thoughts swirling in his mind, Yuan Qiran couldn’t muster any in the face of his carefully nurtured son. He was afraid, afraid that the son who was still alive, who would smile tenderly at him, sweetly call him Daddy, and concernedly ask if he had rested well, might fall into a sleep from which he would not awaken while he wasn’t paying attention.
"If Su Li has come back, Xinghe must have returned as well..." Huayin suddenly said something unexpected, "Ming Ting has never met Xinghe before. If he..."
Yuan Qiran turned his head to look at her, but just at that moment, Huayin lowered her head, so no one could see what her expression was.
"After all, they are real brothers."
With some hesitation, Huayin said, "I’ve raised him for so many years, I’ve grown attached..." Lifting her head, those teary eyes that once deeply mesmerized Yuan Qiran now held a trace of plea, "Qi Ran, can you talk to Su Li, and let me meet Xinghe?"
Reminded by Huayin, Yuan Qiran suddenly recalled he indeed had another son.
As opposed to Huayin’s simple desire for a reunion, Yuan Qiran seemed to have more on his mind.
He pondered for a moment and then coldly agreed, "I will discuss it with Su Li."
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After Su Li got off the plane, she first made sure her parents were settled.
The villa and property that had been sold off from her family were all reclaimed by Su Li.
Seeing the joy and delight on her parents’ faces brought happiness to Su Li too.
The original owner from her past life must have felt most guilty towards her own parents.
Because of her persistence and stubbornness, her parents also ended up in a bad situation.
Looking at the messages from so-called plastic sisters on her phone and various inquiries probing for news, Su Li did not respond to any.
After freshening up and changing clothes, she first headed for the institute.
It had been said that her main task was academic exchange, and other matters were incidental; naturally, those reunions would have to wait.
Su Li, dressed in formal attire and sporting a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, drove straight to the institute.
Upon arrival, she found the gate already decorated with red banners, and a group of white-coated medical scholars lined up to welcome her.
When Su Li stepped out of the car, everyone froze. They had heard of Su Li’s great name and her brilliant achievements, and would not exaggerate if they called her a genius among geniuses. More importantly, she was a true person of Hua Country, not Chinese descent or mixed, but a genuine person from Hua Country. Emphasizing this point once again made them feel a shared sense of pride.
But why had no one told them that Su Li was a delicate, young girl?
As Su Li disliked being in front of cameras, her photos had not been circulated.
A group of old folks, average age over sixty, stood in confusion, none daring to approach.
Among them was a younger man who seemed a bit more astute, and with a few pimples on his forehead, he was the first to react.
Cautiously approaching Su Li, he hesitated before asking, "Are you Su’s younger sister or daughter?"
Just to exchange a few words with such a beautiful girl would make him happy.
The young man thought smugly to himself and sneaked another glance at Su Li.
Wow, even more beautiful up close, just perfect.
How could there be such a beautiful girl...
Glancing at the other dumbstruck fellows, the young man couldn’t help but sarcastically think to himself, no wonder they’re single.
Being single these days was a matter of ability, after all—no easy feat.
Smiling, Su Li said, "I am Su Li, I have an appointment with Director Wang today."
Hearing Su Li’s words, Director Wang, even in disbelief, came forward, shaking his head, "Young people these days are formidable, truly formidable..."
