When he posed this question to Assistant Kim, Assistant Kim replied directly, "A blind date that you can't refuse, is it an arranged marriage?"
"A marriage alliance?"
Xie Wang slowly stroked the pen with his fingertips. Could it be that the other party was also a handicraft manufacturer, wanting to form a powerful alliance with Ling Shuangjiang's family?
Xie Wang's brow furrowed more and more, filled with deep worry.
What made him most uneasy this time was actually Ling Shuangjiang's attitude towards her blind date.
Ling Shuangjiang did not reject the other party outright as he had expected; in fact, he thought the other party was quite nice.
This is a dangerous sign.
It is also a threat to him.
But since Ling Shuangjiang had taken the initiative to kiss him, their relationship had become unbreakable.
He should be at ease.
Just then, his package arrived. Upon opening it, he found a watch he had bought for Xie Lin and sapphire earrings he had bought for Ling Shuangjiang.
He asked Assistant Jin, "What day is that science and technology event that Xie Lin said he would be attending?"
Assistant Kim: "This afternoon."
Xie Wang nodded. It seemed the gift had arrived in time, and Xie Lin would be able to wear it before the event.
"Do you need me to take the watch to the second young master for you?"
After considering it carefully, Xie Wang said, "I'll deliver it; it's my reward for him."
Assistant Kim nodded: "Okay."
It takes twenty minutes to drive from Xie Wang's company to Xie Lin's place, and with traffic jams, the time can be doubled.
Xie Lin thought it was too slow, so he simply asked him to take him directly to the school gate.
Xie Wang placed the gift in the driver's seat and drove while thinking about Ling Shuangjiang.
Soon after, he arrived at Xie Lin School.
It's very lively here today because we're hosting the city's Science and Technology Expo, so many leading scientists in the science and technology field have been invited to give speeches.
Xie Wang parked his car, took the gift, and prepared to call Xie Lin.
The surrounding area was packed with people and noisy.
Xie Wang looked around and saw Xie Lin standing in the center of the doorway.
Standing next to Xie Lin was a boy wearing a long white cotton coat, with black hair, about 180 cm tall, and slender, long legs.
For some reason, this boy reminded Xie Wang of Ling Shuangjiang.
Xie Lin, holding Ling Shuangjiang's arm, smiled brightly: "Let me tell you, when my brother finds out about this, he'll regret it to the core. Knowing his temper, he'll definitely pester you relentlessly and trick you into getting your marriage certificate. When you come to our Xie family, we'll definitely treat you well and consider you family."
Xie Wang walked up to Xie Lin and happened to overhear the last sentence. His adopted younger brother was really useless; he had only met Xie Lin a few days ago and was already eager to marry him.
When Xie Lin looked up, he clearly saw Xie Wang.
"Brother, this is my little darling who was betrothed to me!"
Xie Wang was speechless, but he had already put on a polite smile, preparing to meet his younger brother and sister-in-law for the first time.
The boy Xie Lin was holding turned around slightly at this moment. When Xie Wang saw his face clearly, the gift in his hand fell to the ground with a "bang".
Xie Lin patted Ling Shuangjiang on the shoulder: "Let me introduce you. This is my older brother, and he will be your older brother in the future."
Ling Shuangjiang smiled gently: "Hello, elder brother."
The sudden onset of tinnitus caused Xie Wang a splitting headache.
Especially when he heard Ling Shuangjiang call him "elder brother," his chest felt tight, and his heart felt like it was about to stop pumping blood properly.
His childhood betrothed was actually Ling Shuangjiang?
His childhood betrothed was Ling Shuangjiang!
Xie Wang stared at their intertwined arms, his whole body stiffening.
He clutched his heart, slowly pulled out his phone, and spoke in a serious tone.
"Is this 120?"
"Heart abnormality, requires immediate resuscitation."
Author's Note:
I need a nutrient solution.
Chapter 53 My Wife Ran Away
The ambulance sped along the road as medical staff urgently monitored Xie Wang's vital signs.
Xie Lin's sports car followed behind the ambulance.
Sitting in the driver's seat, he looked worried and dejected as he accelerated to catch up.
Just before he got into the car, he realized there wasn't enough room in the ambulance, so he only let Ling Shuangjiang come along while he drove.
When the ambulance stopped at a traffic light, the medical staff inside began recording data.
This hospital is a private hospital under Xie's Hengtai Group, providing one-on-one exclusive service to each VIP client. Even the ambulance is under Xie Wang's name, so the doctors are very familiar with Xie Wang's health.
Logically speaking, Xie Wang's health was the best among the elite bosses they served, so how could he suddenly collapse?
Beside the hospital bed, Ling Shuangjiang, her face pale and her fingers icy cold, stood motionless, holding Xie Wang's hand and keeping watch.
On the hospital bed, Xie Wang was covered with a white blanket, his face rosy. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Ling Shuangjiang by his side. He clutched his chest, near his heart, closed his eyes again, and tightly gripped Ling Shuangjiang's hand.
"Mr. Xie, what exactly is wrong with you?"
The doctor seemed puzzled by the current clinical diagnosis and whispered in his ear.
Xie Wang opened his mouth with difficulty: "I feel uncomfortable everywhere..."
"Why do I feel uncomfortable all over? Doctor, please take a look."
Inside the ambulance, Ling Shuangjiang's voice was choked with sobs. He kept checking his temperature, but there was nothing he could do but stay by his side.
Just twenty minutes earlier, Xie Wang had called the hospital to call 120, and Ling Shuangjiang and Xie Lin initially thought he was joking. But when the ambulance arrived at the school gate, Xie Wang looked like he was in pain, clutching his chest and nearly fainting, Ling Shuangjiang was completely terrified.
He gently pressed his forehead against Xie Wang's hand, regretting his behavior over the past few days.
In a daze, Xie Wang realized that the back of his hand was wet.
"Don't cry, my wife." Xie Wang struggled to open his weak eyes, raised his hand and ruffled Ling Shuangjiang's hair. "I will try my best to stay with you until we grow old."
Ling Shuangjiang lowered her head, unable to hide her sorrow, and softly cried out.
Xie Wang panicked when he saw him crying and quickly moved the oxygen mask away, wanting to get up and hug him. But as soon as he made the move, he was immediately held firmly on the ambulance by four doctors.
"Mr. Xie, you'd better not move."
Xie Wang had no choice but to hurriedly wipe away Ling Shuangjiang's tears, saying, "Don't cry, don't cry, I'm fine."
Seeing Ling Shuangjiang's slightly red eyes, he felt even more distressed.
Seeing this, the doctor next to him kept reassuring Ling Shuangjiang: "Sir, you don't need to worry. As it stands, Mr. Xie is not in any danger."
"Yes, please take a look at the monitoring data."
"No external injury, no bleeding."
"Body temperature is normal."
"Heart rate is normal."
"Blood pressure is normal."
"His mental state is normal."
Hearing these figures brought Ling Shuangjiang some comfort, but she remained vigilant. "Some diseases can only be diagnosed when they flare up. Moreover, some immune and cardiovascular diseases require further examination to obtain results."
"Don't worry, Mr. Xie has always been in very good health." The doctor held up various data and Xie Wang's past medical records. "Mr. Xie has only caught a cold a handful of times in the past three years, and he has a physical examination every six months. He is very healthy."
Ling Shuangjiang nodded gently: "Thank you."
"Don't cry anymore, the doctor said I'm fine."
"Cough cough."
Xie Wang clutched his heart, tightened his grip on Ling Shuangjiang's hand, and glanced at the doctor who had just spoken.
Whether it was just his imagination or not, the doctor always felt that Xie Wang's gaze was cold and warning when he looked at him.
"Okay, don't move." Ling Shuangjiang looked at him worriedly.
Xie Wang looked into Ling Shuangjiang's misty eyes, and his heart almost melted.
"Honey, I'm going to take a nap."
"Okay, go to sleep."
Xie Wang closed his eyes and hooked his fingers tightly.
He just called Ling Shuangjiang his wife, and Ling Shuangjiang actually agreed!
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Xie Wang was quickly taken to the hospital.
The hospital bed was quickly pushed away by eight medical staff, forcing Xie Wang and Ling Shuangjiang to separate. He tilted his head back, his voice weak: "Wife, don't leave me."
Ling Shuangjiang chased after her, saying, "Don't worry, I'm always here."
The white iron door to the operating room slammed shut.
Ling Shuangjiang stood in front of the door, her heart pounding wildly.
He was panting, slowly turned around and leaned against the tiles, his eyes filled with worry.
Then, he lowered his head and gently squatted down.
He experienced the same scene he was in when he was nine years old. Back then, he was sitting in an ambulance with his mother. As a young child, he didn't know how serious his father's illness was and always thought that going to the hospital would definitely cure him.