"Qin Hao, let go." Gu Zheng looked at Qin Hao with icy eyes.
In the past, Qin Hao would have released the person out of fear.
But now he can't, and won't.
"Gu Zheng, that's enough. Didn't you want to divorce Xia Ran? Now that you're divorced, stop bothering him. Besides, you like Gu En so much, and now you're asking about Xia Ran. Don't you think you're being a jerk?"
"Moreover, my mother is right about something: if you go to Xia Ran at this time, I guarantee that Xia Ran will hate you even more. Just like Xia Ran said, if you still remember how he knelt down and begged his grandfather, then let him go."
"And as Da Zhuang just said, Xia Ran is fine. As long as you stop bothering him, he'll be fine."
After Qin Hao finished speaking, he left. He believed that since he had said so much, Gu Zheng would not go looking for Xia Ran anymore.
Although he forbade Gu Zheng from going to see Xia Ran, he still wanted to find out about Xia Ran's situation, hoping that Xia Ran was really alright.
Gu Zheng sat there, his mind replaying Qin Hao's words over and over again, and he couldn't help but take out a cigarette and light it.
He originally thought that he would feel relieved after divorcing Xia Ran, but he didn't expect that the relief he imagined would not come; instead, he felt much heavier.
The phone rang, and Gu Zheng took it out to look at it. When he saw that it was Gu En, a strange look flashed in his eyes, but he still answered it in the end.
For some reason, when Gu Zheng answered the phone, he suddenly wondered why Gu En had taken so long to call. Gu Chen was, after all, Gu En's biological son.
If it were Xia Ran, she probably would have chased after the child long ago and stayed by his side every step of the way.
Gu Zheng was somewhat dazed, but Gu En's voice brought him back to his senses.
After realizing what he had just been thinking, Gu Zheng's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
What is he thinking? Xiao En's leg is injured, so she definitely can't come along, even if she wanted to, she couldn't, right?
"Brother Zheng? Brother Zheng, what's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? Is the baby alright? Has something happened to the baby?"
Hearing Gu En's worried words, Gu Zheng felt a little relieved.
He knew it; how could Xiao En not worry about the child?
"The doctor said he fainted from crying, so he should be fine. We'll have to wait until he wakes up to know for sure."
Chapter 164 Gu Zheng Remembers Xia Ran's Kindness
After hearing Gu Zheng's words, Gu En seemed to breathe a huge sigh of relief.
"It's good that the child is alright. Brother Zheng, which hospital are you at? I want to go and see him too. I won't feel at ease until I see the child with my own eyes."
Gu Zheng originally didn't want Gu En to come, since Gu En's leg was still injured and it would be troublesome if she came.
But in the end, for some unknown reason, Gu Zheng still revealed the address.
"At the First Municipal Hospital."
Regardless of anything else, Xiao En is the child's biological father, and it's only right that he comes to see the child when he's sick.
Moreover, if the child wakes up later and cries for Xia Ran, Gu En can help soothe him.
It's a father-son bond; maybe with Xiao En by his side, the child won't think about Xia Ran anymore.
Hearing Gu Zheng's words, Gu En was stunned for a moment, but quickly responded and said that she was coming over now before hanging up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Gu En's eyes showed a hint of irritation.
He had only asked casually where the child was, wanting to let Brother Zheng know that he also cared about the child.
He thought that because his foot was injured, Brother Zheng would definitely not let him go, but to his surprise, Brother Zheng actually gave him the address, making it difficult for him to refuse.
His feet have been repeatedly injured, and if he walks around too much, he might develop some kind of chronic injury in the future.
It's not that he doesn't care about his child; he's just worried that if his leg becomes chronic, it won't be good for the child either. After all, if the child has a father with a limp, his friends will make fun of him.
Gu En kept telling himself this in his mind, without feeling that there was anything wrong with his thoughts.
After all, Aunt Gu and Gu Zheng are both watching over the child, so what could possibly happen?
But now that the words have been spoken, he can only let it go.
Gu En put down the phone, only to find that Uncle Wang had already walked up to him at some point.
Gu En was startled, but maintained an innocent expression as she looked at Uncle Wang and said,
"Uncle Wang, is there something you need from me?"
Looking at Gu En in front of him, Uncle Wang's face showed a rare hint of annoyance.
"Gu En, is this how you act as a father? The young master is in the hospital, and you're not worried at all?"
Gu En's smile faded considerably. "Uncle Wang, what are you talking about? How could I not worry about the child? He's my own flesh and blood; I worry about him more than anyone else."
"But as you know, my foot is injured right now. If I go, I'll only cause them trouble. However, I just called Brother Zheng and I'm going to see the kids now. Could you please prepare a car for me, Uncle Wang?"
Gu En knew that Uncle Wang knew the true nature of his relationship with the child, which is why he spoke about his relationship with the child directly in front of Uncle Wang.
Hearing Gu En's words, Uncle Wang's expression did not soften at all; on the contrary, he became even angrier.
“Gu En, you’re insatiable. You’re not fit to be a father. If you were truly doing this for the child, you shouldn’t have come back. You shouldn’t have come back to ruin everything for the young master.”
After saying that, Uncle Wang went straight out. He also needed to go to the hospital, lest he be angered to death by Gu En as well.
Actually, when Wang Bo first learned that the child was Gu En, he didn't like it at all. It was only because Gu Zheng said that the child was now his and would be the young master of the family in the future that he had no choice but to take the child with him.
Later, he gradually developed feelings for the young master, so he no longer cared whose child the young master was.
But just now, there wasn't a trace of heartache or worry for the child on Gu En's face. If she were really that worried, what did it matter if her leg was injured? If she wanted to see the child, wouldn't she be able to?
After Uncle Wang left, Gu En's face twisted with anger.
Who does Wang Bo think he is? How dare he speak to him like that?
In his anger, Gu En forgot that he wasn't actually the Gu family's biological son.
How could he call him back and ruin everything for the child? He is the child's biological father; only he would not harm the child.
Xia Ran's kindness to the child is just an act, a performance for Gu Zheng's benefit. How could a stepfather genuinely care for a child?
On the other side, Dazhuang returned to Xia Ran's ward, carrying a bag of snacks. He had only managed to eat a few bites of food in the cafeteria and was far from full.
When Dazhuang saw that Xia Ran was still in the exact same posture as when he left, he felt extremely sad.
"You, who are usually so smart, how come you're so stupid about this!"
Da Zhuang opened a bag of potato chips and said to Xia Ran in a tone that sounded rather disappointed.
As for what happened with Gu Zheng earlier, he was still unsure whether to tell Xia Ran. What if Xia Ran did something rash if he did?
What if we don't tell them and then run into them again?
Or should we ask that doctor?
Thinking of this, Dazhuang suddenly stood up, shoved the potato chips into Xia Ran's arms, and said,
"Xia Ran, I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back soon. If you're bored, have some potato chips, or what would you like to eat? I'll buy it for you."
"Never mind, I doubt you'd be able to tell me anything anyway. I'll go ask the doctor if you have any dietary restrictions before I buy it for you."
After Da Zhuang finished speaking, he turned and left. He asked some nurses before finally finding He Xiu's office.
He knocked on the door, and a cold voice came from inside.
Da Zhuang felt inexplicably nervous, swallowed hard, and then pushed the door open and went inside.
"Um... Dr. He, do you have some time now? I've figured out the general situation, and I have a question I'd like to ask you."
He Xiu was surprised that Da Zhuang would come looking for him.
However, he was always used to not showing his emotions on his face, so he simply pushed up his wire-rimmed glasses and said,
"Sit down and talk."
Upon hearing this, Da Zhuang quickly sat down at He Xiu's desk, which was opposite He Xiu.
Because he was worried about Xia Ran, Da Zhuang told him everything without any delay.
However, he didn't tell the whole story, but only gave a brief overview. After all, who knows if this doctor has any professional ethics? What if he doesn't keep Xia Ran's secret?
He Xiu had been listening to Da Zhuang talk, then suddenly got up and poured a glass of water for Da Zhuang.
"Have a sip of water first."
Dazhuang was stunned for a moment, then quickly took it.
"Thanks."
He Xiu: "I understand the situation basically. Actually, his condition is not that serious. Although he showed signs of a mental breakdown at the beginning, it was only mild. I should be fine after talking to him a couple more times. Here are some medicines to stabilize his emotions. You can take them to him later."
Chapter 165 No More Little Daddy
He Xiu: "However, I have another patient to see later, so I can only see Xia Ran in the evening."
"Okay, okay." Dazhuang took the medicine. "Then I'll go out first, so I won't bother you any longer."
He Xiu nodded slightly. After Da Zhuang left, he sat down in the chair Da Zhuang had just sat in, and seemed to sigh.
When Dazhuang returned to the room, Xia Ran seemed to have already fallen asleep. After thinking for a moment, Dazhuang went to the cafeteria to buy food for Xia Ran, since he had just asked the nurse what Xia Ran should avoid eating.
But what Da Zhuang didn't know was that Xia Ran opened her eyes after he left.
Actually, he wasn't asleep at all. He just closed his eyes and pretended to be asleep so as not to worry Dazhuang.
He is trying hard to adjust his emotions, but he finds that he can't. It seems that as long as he stays in this city, he will feel extremely uncomfortable.
He wanted to leave.
When Dazhuang returned from buying food, he happened to run into Gu Zheng, who was at the door picking up Gu En.
He initially didn't bother with Gu Zheng and Da Zhuang, but after seeing Gu En, he was shocked because this person looked like Xia Ran, so he couldn't help but quietly follow him.
The main reason is that this person looks too much like Xia Ran, and he's with Gu Zheng, so it's hard for Da Zhuang not to be curious.
Dazhuang followed them into the children's ward. The two went in together, but they didn't close the door completely; they left it ajar.
Da Zhuang quietly peeked inside, but perhaps because the people inside were too focused, and also because they had their backs to the door, they didn't notice Da Zhuang.
In the hospital room, Gu Chen woke up crying and wanted his little father. No matter how his aunt and the others tried to comfort him, they couldn't. In the end, when Gu Chen was crying, his aunt couldn't help but shed tears as well.
When Gu Zheng actually brought Gu En with him, Aunt Gu was even more furious.