Chapter 38: You little brat, trying to fool me again?

Mother Liu turned her head to glance at Kong Yizhang, who was walking away, and said with some emotion, "It seems good people really do have good luck. If you hadn't taken the risk to help him yesterday, how would he have helped us? Your father is certainly reaping the benefits of your kindness."

As they spoke, they arrived at the entrance of the operating room.

Seeing the nurses coming in and out, Mother Liu wanted to ask about her husband's condition, but she didn't dare.

Liu Chuxue, naturally, saw this and hurriedly stopped a nurse who was coming out. "Nurse, I am a family member of Liu Shanliang. I was wondering how he is doing now?"

Hearing that she was Liu Shanliang's family member, the young nurse's impatience subsided considerably. "Our Vice President Sun is performing the surgery personally. Just wait here with peace of mind."

She had heard Kong Yizhang mention earlier that Vice President Sun was an authority in this field.

Hearing the nurse's words, Liu Chuxue thought to herself that once she had the means, she would definitely express her gratitude to Vice President Sun. Although he was doing this out of respect for Kong Yizhang, her family could not fail to show their appreciation; it was just that, right now, she truly couldn't afford any decent gift.

Thinking of this, her desire to fill her space as quickly as possible grew even stronger.

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Chen Weiping, who had just returned from a business trip, was caught red-handed by Old Man Chen, who happened to be passing by the county textile factory while taking a stroll. "You brat, why aren't you going home now that you're back?"

"Grandpa, what are you doing here?"

"If I weren't here, how would I know whether you've come home or not?"

"Grandpa, you've misunderstood. I just got back from out of town and was planning to head home as soon as I finished some work. If you don't believe me, go ask our team leader."

As he spoke, he held out his hand. "Look, I still have engine oil on my hands from repairing a car just now."

Seeing that he seemed honest enough, the old man said, "Alright, stop trying to be clever with me. Hurry up and come home with me."

"Grandpa, you go ahead. I'll be there shortly."

"You little rascal, trying to fool me again?"

"No, no, don't be in such a hurry, Grandpa."

He leaned in and whispered into the old man's ear, "I brought back some good things this time. It wouldn't look good if people saw them."

Hearing this, Old Man Chen glared at his grandson. "You'd better be telling the truth."

Once the old man had left, Chen Weidong patted his chest and took a deep breath. "Luckily, I'm quick-witted."

Seeing that the old man had walked far away, he turned and ran back in the direction he had come from.

Arriving outside a small courtyard, he knocked lightly on the gate.

He heard someone ask, "Who is it?"

"Xiaoru, it's me. I'm back."

The courtyard gate creaked open. "Brother Weiping, you're finally back."

Her eyes even turned red as she spoke.

This made Chen Weiping's heart ache. "What's wrong? Who bullied you?"

The person who opened the door glanced left and right outside the gate and quickly pulled Chen Weiping inside.

Seeing her like this, Chen Weiping gave a rogueish smile and pulled her into his arms. "What's this? Did you miss me?"

The woman did not struggle; instead, she leaned into his embrace. "Brother Weiping, don't tease me. Let's go inside; I have something to tell you."

Chen Weiping leaned down and kissed the woman's face, a flash of desire crossing his eyes. "Alright, whatever our Xiaoru wants. I've missed you so much these past few days, I thought I'd die."

The two of them entered the house half-embracing. As soon as they were inside, Chen Weiping grew impatient to kiss her, but the woman in his arms reached out to push him away. "Brother Weiping, wait a moment. I really have something to tell you."

Chen Weiping wasn't annoyed. He pulled her a few steps further into the room, sat down heavily on the bed, and pulled the woman onto his lap at the same time. "What does Xiaoru want to say?"

The woman leaned into Chen Weiping's embrace as if she had no bones, reaching up to wrap her arms around his neck. "Brother Weiping, how is the matter you promised me before coming along?"

(End of Chapter)