Liang Shi didn't expect Xu Qingzhu to ask so directly, and in such a frank manner.
However, after asking the question, he added, "It's okay if you don't want to tell me."
Liang Shi had a strange feeling that he had been caught cheating by his wife.
She thought for a moment, then said, "I'll choose not to tell you."
Xu Qingzhu nodded, "Okay."
Xu Qingzhu stood up and pulled her cardigan tighter around herself. "I'm leaving now."
After saying that, he walked towards the inpatient department without looking back.
Liang Shi took a few quick steps, and was just a foot away from Xu Qingzhu's shoulder.
They were so close that her long hair could gently brush against her face.
The ends of her hair even had a strong strawberry sweetness.
“I haven’t figured it out yet,” Liang Shi added. “I’ll only know after I meet her, so I can’t tell you anything now. It would be irresponsible of me to say anything now.”
Xu Qingzhu stopped and turned to look at her.
After a moment, she suddenly laughed and asked, "Liang Shi, will you always be like this?"
Liang Shi was taken aback. "Huh?"
She felt she couldn't understand Xu Qingzhu.
For a moment, it seemed that Xu Qingzhu's clear eyes revealed everything about her.
She had a delusion—that she could be herself without restraint in front of Xu Qingzhu.
But it was just her illusion.
She certainly wouldn't do that right now.
"It's fine as it is now," Xu Qingzhu said.
Liang Shi: "..."
She replied dismissively, "It's alright."
"Oh, right." Xu Qingzhu took a folded star out of the pocket of her cardigan and handed it to Liang Shi: "You left this in the ward."
Liang Shi accepted it, saying, "Thank you."
Liang Shi had a habit of folding stars.
I'll just fold it when I'm feeling down.
The returned star still retains a trace of warmth.
It seemed to be a reminder to Liang Shi that the person who had taken her hand earlier was not a cold-blooded and heartless person.
//
Liang Shi arrived at Cangyue Hotel at 7:20.
Qiu Zimin had already booked a private room, and Zhou Yi'an hadn't arrived yet when she went in.
Liang Shi found a seat and sat down. Soon, the door was pushed open.
Only Zhou Yi'an came.
She wore a bespoke suit, with white trousers rolled up slightly at the hem, and black leather shoes polished to a shine. The white suit paired with a black tie created a pure, ascetic style.
Liang Shi stood up and nodded to her, "Hello."
Zhou Yi'an curled her lips into a wicked smile, "Hello baby, long time no see."
Liang Shi: "..."
She sensed something indescribable.
But these are all feelings, and I can't confirm them.
Liang Shi didn't like this title; he thought it was rather greasy.
Especially when it comes from a stranger.
But since she knew nothing at the moment, she could only hold back, though she still frowned instinctively.
“Baby, did you miss me?” Zhou Yi’an walked towards her, smiling charmingly, and then, taking her by surprise, lifted her chin. “I’ve missed you terribly these past few days…”
Liang Shi immediately stepped aside and interrupted her, saying, "Show some respect."
"Huh?" Zhou Yi'an laughed. "Didn't you come here to discuss the wedding with me?"
“I’m already married,” Liang Shi said. “No matter what my mother tells you, it doesn’t count.”
"Really?" Zhou Yi'an raised an eyebrow. "Then the Liang family doesn't want that piece of land in the south of the city either?"
Liang Shi: "..."
She said coldly, "The land in the south of the city is what Liang Zu wants. You can go and discuss it with him. There's no need to come to me."
Liang Zu was the original owner's father.
"But baby, what should I do? I only want you." Zhou Yi'an moved closer again, and Liang Shi's temples throbbed with pain. Almost instinctively, he threw a punch at Zhou Yi'an.
"You son of a bitch!" Liang Shi cursed angrily. "Get lost!"
She picked up her phone from the table and started to walk out, but Zhou Yi'an grabbed her wrist.
But Liang Shi was no pushover either; she immediately grabbed Zhou Yi'an's arm.
The phone rang suddenly, and the contact name was Bamboo.
Liang Shi answered with one hand, "Hello?"
Xu Qingzhu asked, "Have you finished meeting them?"
"Who is it?" Zhou Yi'an suddenly spoke up. Liang Shiyi twisted her arm tightly, causing Zhou Yi'an to groan in pain. "Damn, I like it this way."
Liang Shi: "..."
This person must be from Stockholm.
Idiot.
She cursed inwardly.
"Look at WeChat," Xu Qingzhu said. "I sent you a message."
Liang Shixing replied, "Okay."
"Is this your little lover?" Zhou Yi'an laughed provocatively.
Liang Shi said angrily, "Shut up."
Zhou Yi'an's words reached Xu Qingzhu's ears when her fingers accidentally brushed against the speaker.
Zhou Yi'an chuckled, "Baby, how many lovers do you have? But it doesn't matter."
"Baby." Xu Qingzhu's cold and indifferent voice rang out from the other end of the phone, carrying a cool and distant ambiguity, "Why are you letting someone else call you baby again? I'm getting jealous."
Liang Shi's throat felt itchy.
My face suddenly felt hot.
"No," Liang Shi explained instinctively.
"My darling wife, I miss you so much," Xu Qingzhu said softly, her voice tantalizingly alluring. "When are you coming back?"
Liang Shi swallowed hard, his ears burning. "I'm going home right away."
"I'm hanging up now," Xu Qingzhu said. "Be careful on your way back, I'll be waiting for you. Mua~"
Liang Shi pursed his lips slightly, his heart pounding rapidly.
After hanging up the phone, she released Zhou Yi'an and said, "Get out."
“Baby, one day you’ll come back begging me,” Zhou Yi’an said from behind her.
Liang Shi had already left.
All she could hear was Xu Qingzhu's voice.
She pinched her earlobe; it felt as hot as if it were on fire.
Stepping outside the restaurant, a gust of cold wind brought her back to her senses, and she took out her phone to check her WeChat messages.
Xu Qingzhu sent her two messages ten minutes ago.
Zhou Yi'an is an Alpha.
If you don't mind, just pretend I didn't say anything.
Liang Shi now understood what had caused his discomfort.
In that instant, it felt like a bucket of ice water had been poured over my head.
Chapter 16
Liang Shi drove back to the hospital.
As soon as I got back, Qiu Zimin called.
"Ah Shi." Qiu Zimin's tone was slightly serious, but she still sounded affectionate when she called her by her nickname. "Have you seen Zhou Yi'an?"
Liang Shi leaned against the wall, feeling the cold on his back.
The lights in the ward were off, and the room was dim.
She pursed her lips slightly, her voice soft and somewhat hesitant, "I saw him."
"How are you feeling?" Qiu Zimin asked, and before she could answer, she continued, "You should divorce that Xu family woman. She's sickly and not even a biological daughter of the Xu family. Our family has already spent seventy or eighty million on her. That's no small amount, but your parents love you and we didn't say anything because you liked her before. We just let you have your way."
“But it's clear that the Xu family is a bottomless pit. Xu Guangyao is just not cut out for business; their company will go bankrupt sooner or later. It's best to get out sooner rather than later. Zhou Yi'an's offer will take longer than you think. If you can't get that land in the south of the city, you…”
"What will happen?" Liang Shi interrupted her, asking coldly.
Qiu Zimin suddenly stopped.