Chapter 138: Strong
I sighed and said, "Mr. Fan, there is something I have to tell you. I was injured and hospitalized. I'm afraid I can't get out! Is there something upsetting you? Tell me on the phone! Is it something about the company?"
"Wha...what? You're in the hospital? How come? Weren't you fine two days ago?"
"I don't want to do that either! But misfortunes always happen, and I can't do anything about it. I'm worried that my hospitalization will delay the company's work!"
"Are you...serious? Which hospital are you in? I'll be there right away!"
I thought I still had a lot of work to discuss with General Manager Fan, although I didn't want to be seen in this embarrassing state. But she is my boss after all, and it's unavoidable. So I said, "I'm in the inpatient department of Boai Hospital. It's good for you to come over. I was just thinking of discussing the company's work after the New Year with you!"
"What's the point of talking about work at this hour? Just wait, I'm coming!"
I motioned Xu Xin to put away her phone and started eating the food my sister was feeding her. Xu Xin supported my back and wiped her mouth. Tang Ying looked at Xu Xin and me suspiciously while feeding her. After enduring for a long time, he finally couldn't help but said, "Brother, tell me the truth! When I came in just now, I saw you two hugging each other. What happened?"
I was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to explain. But Xu Xin, seeing that Tang Ying had already discovered it, simply didn't want to hide it. She and Tang Ying were of similar age, and she thought she would understand. She went over and hugged my sister, and said flatteringly: "Sister Xiaoying, do you think I'm good to you? I once bought you an MP3!"
Tang Ying frowned, as if he had a bad feeling, and said, "If I say yes, then what?"
Xu Xin whispered softly in her ear affectionately: "If I tell you, you have to keep it a secret for me and your brother!"
I knew something was wrong, so I quickly shouted, "Xu Xin! Stop talking nonsense!"
Xu Xin said aggrievedly: "But...your sister always wants to know!"
Tang Ying looked at me and then at Xu Xin, and suddenly said excitedly: "Could it be... that the person Sister Xu is talking about is actually Sister Xiaoxin? That can't be it? Brother, you..."
I was sweating! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "How is that possible?" Xu Xin opened her big innocent eyes and asked curiously, "What do you mean someone else? What did my sister say?"
Tang Ying said angrily, "What's impossible? Look at how affectionate you two are! Brother! You won't find a sister-in-law younger than me, will you?"
I'm speechless!
Xu Xin said aggrievedly: "Sister Xiaoying, aren't you happy that I'm your sister-in-law?"
"You must be joking!" Tang Ying jumped up and spilled all the rice in the spoon. She shouted, "How can this be possible! This... is too crazy! Brother, you are not a pervert, are you? You want a girlfriend who is a high school girl?"
I smiled bitterly, looking at my furious sister. Xu Xin looked at me helplessly with tears in her eyes. I sighed and said, "Xiao Xin, go out and play for a while. I have something to talk to my sister alone."
Xu Xin said "Oh" obediently and turned to leave. But she stopped beside my sister and called her, "Sister Xiaoying!"
Xiao Ying snorted, turned her head and ignored her, saying: "I will return the MP3 to you tomorrow!"
Xu Xin finally burst into tears and ran out crying. I couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Ying! How can you bully others like this? What did Xiao Xin do wrong?"
Tang Ying said unconvincedly: "If she is not wrong, then you are wrong? I didn't realize that you are usually such an honest person, but you actually seduced an underage girl. I am ashamed for you! Are you still a human being? You actually did something worse than an animal!"
"Tang Ying!" I yelled, and started coughing violently! The violent cough immediately affected my injury, and my whole body trembled in pain, and beads of sweat kept pouring down.
Tang Ying was immediately frightened. She immediately put down the thermos and came over to hug me, rubbing my chest and anxiously said, "Brother, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You made me lose my mind. Don't be angry, okay?"
I finally stopped coughing and gasped, "How could you scold your own brother like that? You really want to piss me off to death!"
Tang Ying stretched out her sleeve to wipe the sweat off my forehead and whispered, "Then... you were wrong in the first place! Even though what I said was harsh, I was not wrong!"
I took a few breaths and calmed down. I thought I should have a serious talk with my sister. So I said, "You only listen to three things and not four things. What do you know? The other person Xu Shu mentioned is not Xiao Xin, but someone else."
Tang Ying was stunned for a moment and said, "Who else could it be? Oh, is it that high school classmate you mentioned, named Qiu... or something?"
I shook my head and said, "No, Qiu... I broke up with her a long time ago. You've actually met my real girlfriend, the one who drives a Ferrari sports car, my former boss in the company!"
"Her!" My sister was quite surprised and said, "Didn't I ask you before and you denied it? Why are you telling me now that it's her again? If it's her, why did you resign? Do you feel ashamed to work under your girlfriend?"
I smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, I didn't expect to talk to her at that time. It was only after many things happened that I felt she was really nice. By the way, her name is Hua Jingjing, and she was a classmate of your idol Xu Shu in high school."
"No wonder! I was wondering how you knew Sister Xu, but! What's going on with Sister Xiaoxin? She just said in person that she wanted to be my sister-in-law!"
I sighed again and said, "I admit that Xiao Xin likes me and she wants to marry me unilaterally, which Xu Shu also knows. But your sister Xu and I are helpless now. She is too young, and we are afraid of hurting her and making her lose interest in studying, so we have to indulge her. We just hope that she will understand when she grows up. So I advise you not to discourage her. Xu Xin is a girl who looks strong but is fragile inside. This may be her first love. Although first love is beautiful, it is often unrealistic. Now she is kept in the dark, so she feels very happy. I am afraid that one day everything will be revealed, which will be a cruel blow to her. I really don't want to do this, but there is really nothing I can do. If you don't believe me, you can ask your sister Xu, she knows everything."
"But, are you planning to keep this a secret from her forever? How can you possibly keep this secret from her forever?"
"I don't know. Maybe the problems we find thorny now will no longer exist in a few years. Xu Xin will grow up and meet all kinds of people. Maybe the prince charming in her life will appear soon? Then she will think how ugly an old man like me is and how ridiculous her vague feelings are. The problem is easily solved and everyone is happy. Isn't that the best?"
"But...but..." My sister felt something was wrong, but she couldn't explain why. She hugged me and said, "I'm sorry, brother. I wronged you."
I smiled and said, "It's good that you know. Don't tell others. Don't be surprised to see Xu Xin and I together. Just let it be!"
Tang Ying hummed, then suddenly chuckled, saying, "Brother, when did you become so popular? Beautiful girls, big and small, are crying and begging to marry you. Why didn't I see what's so good about you before?"
I laughed angrily and said, "Go away! Stop being so disrespectful to me! "
Tang Ying shook my shoulders and said, "Brother, I don't like Qiu Hua or anything like that. Sister Xu is also very good to you! If it were me, I would definitely chase Sister Xu. Alas! It's a pity that I'm not a man, but it would be great if Sister Xu could become my sister-in-law! I can be with her every day and listen to her singing every day. This kind of life is truly beautiful and happy!"
I said with a smile: "Here we go again, sister, are you a lesbian? Is there anyone who is as obsessed with Xu Shu as you are? That's not normal, is it?"
Tang Ying pushed me in anger and said, "Go away! You are a lesbian! I am doing this for your own good. Don't you like a superstar like Sister Xu, a great beauty?"
I said, "That depends on the reality! Your brother has no money, no power, and even his appearance is not good enough for the people of the world. Why would Xu Shu fall in love with me? Stop dreaming and feed me. I'm starving!"
Tang Ying smiled and started feeding me again. After feeding me a few mouthfuls, she suddenly smiled and said, "Brother, I don't know why, maybe it's a woman's intuition. I always feel that Sister Xu is very good to you, there must be something else going on! I don't know where your luck with women comes from, why don't you try it while your luck with women is coming? Maybe there will be an unexpected surprise?"
I smiled bitterly in my heart and ignored her. How do you know I didn't try? I once loved Xu Shu deeply, and I kissed her boldly and expressed my love. But what did I get in return? Playing dumb! Escape! Disguised rejection...
I remained silent and ate my meal mouthful by mouthful in silence.
The door opened, Xu Xin poked her head in and whispered, "Brother Tang Qian, are you done talking? There's a woman outside who claims to be Brother Tang Qian's colleague. Do you want to let her in?"
I knew it was Fan Yunting, so I said, "Mr. Fan? Come in!"
Xu Xin stepped aside, and the tall but slightly haggard Fan Yunting walked in. She looked at me in surprise and said, "Tang Qian...how did you become like this?"
I saw that she was holding a bouquet of flowers, and said with a smile: "You are here, why do you need to buy flowers? I am not a woman!"
Fan Yunting said, "I bought them randomly, I didn't know what to buy." Xu Xin ran over and said, "It just so happens that this ward just needs some flowers to decorate it." She took the bouquet and looked for a vase to put the flowers in. My sister brought a stool over and said, "Please sit down!"
Fan Yunting said: "Thank you!"
I said to the two little girls, "Mr. Fan and I need to discuss some business. You guys should go out and play."
My sister said, "But you haven't finished your meal yet!"
"I don't want to eat anymore. I'm full. Let's all get out first!"
My sister wanted to say something, but Xu Xin came over and took her hand and said, "Sister Xiaoying, let's go outside. I have something to talk to you about!"
After they left, Fan Yunting sat down. I saw the shock in her eyes and said with a wry smile, "You see, I am in such a bad state now!"
Fan Yunting asked: "How...did he get it? Why is he so badly injured?"
I sighed and said, "Oh! It's hard to explain in a few words, so I won't mention it. By the way, you said you have something bothering you, what is it? Tell me about it!"
Fan Yunting shook her head and said, "Forget it. My little problem is nothing compared to what you are going through now. Let's not talk about him. Is your injury serious?"
I lowered my head and said, "This is exactly what I'm worried about. Grain Rain will come soon after the New Year. That's the time to pick the tip tea leaves, but how can I get out of bed in this state? I'm so worried! Mr. Fan, you see, my injury happened at a very bad time. I'm afraid it will affect your business!"
Fan Yunting said, "Whether you start a business or not, how can human life be more important? I think you should just focus on recovering from your injuries. You are the key figure in the future development of our company, and you can't afford any mistakes. I'll take care of the tea purchase. It's just a little more hard work, but it's nothing."
I said, "This is the only way. In order to launch new products in the summer, I can't rest. As long as the Yejian fragrant tea is in place, I will crawl to the laboratory. Mr. Fan, don't worry. As long as Tang Qian is still alive, I will successfully develop the Yejian fragrant tea beverage. I will never dare to disappoint Mr. Fan's hope for me!"
Fan Yunting lost her voice and said, "How can that be? I won't let you come to work until your injury is healed. If you miss the company, get well soon. I will take personal responsibility when you are not here, anyway..."
She stopped talking halfway. I looked at her carefully and found that Fan Yunting, who usually pays great attention to her appearance, didn't even comb her hair today. Her long hair looked a little messy. Her dark circles were very obvious. It seemed that she didn't sleep well last night. The light makeup she usually put on was gone today. No wonder she looked so haggard. I guessed that something must have happened to her, otherwise she wouldn't call me at this time to talk.
I asked her with concern: "Mr. Fan, what happened? I think you don't look very well!"
Fan Yunting forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, I just didn't get enough rest these past two days."
"Really?" I didn't quite believe it, but since she didn't say anything, I didn't want to ask too much, so I said, "After the New Year, I want to call the R&D staff to the hospital for a meeting. Mr. Fan, you can come as well. I will come up with a detailed plan so that you can be fully prepared when purchasing tea and not be too hasty."
Fan Yunting nodded and said, "I will arrange it. Your main task now is to recover from your injuries. Don't worry about anything else. Okay, I won't disturb you to rest. I'll leave first."
I nodded and said, "Take care, Mr. Fan!"
Fan Yunting stood up, patted the back of my hand, and said, "I'll come to see you again, bye!" Then she turned and walked out. When she walked to the door, I couldn't help but shout, "Mr. Fan! You are the pillar of the company, you must take care of yourself!"
Fan Yunting stopped and didn't move for a long time. Suddenly she turned around, and I saw tears flashing in her eyes, but she forced a smile and said, "Tang Qian! I, Fan Yunting, can take it and put it down! Nothing can defeat me, so don't worry!"
I know she must have encountered something very sad, but I also know that she is a very strong woman and I believe she will get through it.
I nodded vigorously, using my eyes to encourage and support her! Fan Yunting's tears suddenly fell, but a relieved smile appeared on her face. She said, "Thank you, Tang Qian! I really... didn't misjudge you!" She wiped away her tears, opened the door and left.
As soon as she left, my sister and Xu Xin came in. My sister looked at me with amusement and said with a smile: "Brother, why did she leave crying? Don't tell me it has nothing to do with you, okay?"
I laughed and scolded her, "Gossip! Why do you have to ask about everything? Okay, get out first. I have something to say to Xiaoxin."
Tang Ying said unconvincedly, "Huh! Is there anything you can't say to my face? What are you trying to do sneakily?" Xu Xin happily pushed her and said, "Sister Xiaoying, please let me and Brother Tang Qian be alone for a while, just for a while, please!"
Tang Ying stepped back while laughing: "What are you doing? I'm her biological sister! Do you treat me as an outsider? " As she spoke, she was helplessly pushed out of the ward by Xu Xin.
Xu Xin closed the door, chuckled, turned around and stretched out her arms to hug me, saying softly, "Brother Tang Qian, I'm so happy. Sister Xiaoying doesn't object to us anymore!"
I was held so tightly by her that I couldn't breathe . I had to lower my voice and say, "Wait a minute, don't be too happy yet. I'm craving a cigarette. Quickly take out a cigarette and light it for me."
Xu Xin rolled her eyes at me and said, "I'm having a great time, why are you interrupting me?"
I said anxiously, "Who interrupted you? Take it out quickly, I'm feeling uncomfortable!"
Xu Xin took out a cigarette from her pocket with a smile, put one in my mouth, and said, "If Sister Xiaoying blames me later, it's none of my business!"
I nodded and said, "Light it up, light it up."
After lighting the cigarette, I took a deep breath. It was so beautiful that I couldn't express it in words.
But as luck would have it, at this moment, the door was pushed open, and a woman wearing sunglasses and half her face covered with a scarf quietly came in at night. She saw me smoking, took off her sunglasses in anger, and growled, "Tang Qian!"
