91: Chen Mengyao's complicated mood

After the middle-aged man left, he was completely unaware that a figure in the crowd had been silently watching him.

Once his figure completely disappeared from sight, that figure discreetly pressed the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear, then lowered his voice and said a few brief words.

He then also lifted his foot to follow, quietly blending into the bustling crowd.

Soon, that figure seemed to merge into a vast ocean, disappearing without a trace... Inside the hospital, Chen Mengyao arrived early in the morning, carrying freshly bought chicken soup and steaming hot buns.

She had originally wanted to make the soup and buns herself, but she had been too busy working at Lu Chen’s house recently and simply couldn't spare the time, so she had no choice but to buy them.

Although Lu Chen hadn't paid her salary yet, he had paid all of her mother's hospital expenses, which saved her a significant amount of money.

She usually saved some money herself, and with the hospital bill, her biggest expense, gone, those savings were just about enough to cover her daily expenses.

Although she still had to be frugal when spending money, at least she no longer had to live day by day, counting every penny, as she did before; life was ultimately a bit easier.

Chen Mengyao arrived at the top floor of the hospital's inpatient department and opened one of the room doors.

Upon entering, one could immediately feel the luxuriousness of the ward.

All kinds of living facilities were readily available inside the room, arranged in a staggered and orderly manner, as if this was not a hospital ward but a high-end hotel suite.

The most advanced instruments and equipment emitted a cold metallic glow, yet they showcased their modernity and professionalism, as if any illness could be swiftly cured just by lying there.

Soft and comfortable beds, exquisite sofas, and spacious, bright bathrooms—every detail exuded the high quality built with money.

And such a ward cost tens of thousands of yuan a day.

Chen Mengyao initially firmly refused to stay in such a luxurious ward, feeling that an ordinary ward would be perfectly fine and there was no need for such extravagance.

However, Lu Chen’s attitude was exceptionally firm, not allowing her to refute, and he insisted on transferring her mother to this most luxurious private ward.

At first, Chen Mengyao was very uneasy, always feeling that it was a waste of money, and she didn't want Lu Chen to spend so much money on her, which made her heart restless.

But she really couldn't go against Lu Chen’s persistence; after all, she had no say in this matter.

How could Chen Mengyao have known that Lu Chen’s current investment in her would be repaid ten thousand times over a hundred days later?

So, Lu Chen naturally wanted to invest as much as possible in her.

Chen Mengyao gently pushed open the inner door of the room and saw her mother watching TV in the room, playing a rather boring soap opera.

As soon as Mother Chen saw Chen Mengyao enter, a gentle smile immediately bloomed on her face, and she softly said, “Mengyao, you’re here.”

Then, she called into the room, “Xuening, come quickly, your sister is here.”

As soon as her voice fell, Chen Xuening, with two playful pigtails, ran out of the room like a cheerful little rabbit, hopping and skipping.

She was holding a very delicate Barbie doll toy, the doll’s hair strands were distinct, and the small dress on her seemed to carry dreamy colors.

And Chen Xuening’s face was filled with a happy and innocent smile, her eyes sparkling as if holding countless stars, and her two small dimples at the corners of her mouth were faintly visible, exuding endless cuteness.

As soon as Chen Xuening saw Chen Mengyao, she immediately sweetly called out, “Sister!”

Then, she took her small steps, hopping and skipping directly towards Chen Mengyao, and immediately threw herself into Chen Mengyao’s arms.

She tightly hugged Chen Mengyao’s waist, rubbing her small head against her chest, that dependent and intimate look would warm anyone’s heart.

Chen Mengyao looked at the brilliant smile on Chen Xuening’s face, and her heart also warmed.

Her lips couldn't help but curve slightly upwards, and she reached out to gently stroke Chen Xuening’s head, asking softly, “Xuening, have you been very well-behaved recently?”

Chen Xuening looked up with her rosy little face, nodded vigorously, and replied crisply, “Sister, I’ve been very well-behaved recently.”

Then she held up the doll in her hand and said, “Look, Sister, a gift from Big Brother Lu Chen.”

Chen Mengyao looked at the doll in Chen Xuening’s hand and was silent for a moment.

She then ruffled her hair again, placed the chicken soup and buns she had bought on the table, and said to Chen Xuening, “Xuening, go wash your hands, then come eat.”

Chen Xuening obediently replied, “Okay, Sister.”

Then she turned and ran to wash her hands, her small figure full of vitality, a stark contrast to her previous sullenness.

Chen Mengyao then looked at the woman and softly said, “Mom, the doctor said your surgery was very successful, and you’re recovering quickly. We can be discharged after a few more days of observation, this ward is really too expensive.”

The woman listened, quickly nodded repeatedly, her face full of agreement, and said,

“Yes, in this ward, I heard it costs tens of thousands a day. Every day I lie here, my heart feels uneasy, I always feel like I owe a huge sum of money as soon as I open my eyes.”

As she spoke, the woman’s eyes were filled with apprehension, that gaze containing a hint of unease, her eyelids twitching slightly, occasionally glancing at the high-end facilities in the ward.

It was as if those things had become a heavy burden, pressing on her heart, making her restless.

After speaking, the woman couldn't help but sigh softly, her face full of helplessness, and continued,

“Mom knows all this was arranged by CEO Lu, and we can’t refuse at all.”

“I also don’t know what CEO Lu’s intentions are, what exactly he wants to do? I hope he’s just genuinely being kind, and not trying to take advantage of you, otherwise, our family really doesn’t know how to face him or deal with him.”

When Chen Mengyao heard this, she immediately fell silent, her lips slightly pursed, unsure how to respond at the moment.

How could Lu Chen be genuinely kind-hearted? Would such an inscrutable person really do good deeds for no reason?

It seemed highly unlikely.

But what puzzled her was that she had been at Lu Chen’s house for so long, and Lu Chen had never had any excessive intentions towards her; except for a few times a few days ago when he was hot and cold towards her, it had stopped completely since then.

In the past few days, he had even spoken very little to her, and his attitude towards her was so cold, as if he had completely forgotten her existence.

She had heard many things about Lu Chen from Xun Xiaoxiao.

Moreover… Lu Chen had been constantly around that woman with a daughter these past few days, as if he had completely forgotten about her.

Chen Mengyao’s gaze became increasingly complex, then dimmed, as if covered by a faint sadness, and her brows furrowed even tighter.

Her fingers unconsciously twisted the corner of her clothes, and her whole being exuded a sense of loneliness and struggle, her heart felt like a spilled five-flavor bottle, with various emotions surging within her.

Immediately after,

Chen Mengyao remembered the news she had seen last night.