noffsinger Chapter 343 Even when I'm in trouble, you always care about me.
Chapter 343 Even when I'm in trouble, you always care about me.
Early in the morning, after practicing Tai Chi in the garden, Grandpa Yan returned home and took the hot towel brought to him by the maid. Just as he was about to wipe himself, he heard his youngest son's voice coming from the living room, seemingly making a phone call.
He walked over while wiping his sweat, and saw Yan Zhixu slowly walking down the stairs, holding his phone to his ear, clearly making a call.
Upon seeing him, Yan Zhixu said a closing remark in English into the phone, hung up, and greeted him good morning.
"Morning, Dad."
Grandpa Yan nodded slightly: "Why didn't you go for a run?"
Looking at his noticeably slower pace than usual, she asked in bewilderment, "Why are you walking so slowly?"
Yan Zhixu said nonchalantly, "An important overseas call came in, and I didn't have time to go for a run. Slowly... I guess I got distracted by the phone call."
He finished speaking and walked downstairs. He walked steadily forward, and since Old Master Yan saw that he was not acting strangely, he stopped paying attention.
He slammed his ebony cane on the ground and asked, "How's everything going with your grandfather's affairs?"
Yan Zhixu stood in front of him, hands in his pockets, and said, "The citizenship application is underway and will be approved soon. If all goes well, we will arrange for the two elders to return after the New Year under the pretext of medical treatment."
Grandpa Yan: "What about the villa? How's the progress?"
Yan Zhixu: "This is the final stage of renovation. Once it's finished for the annual meeting, we can move in after a few more months of airing out."
Grandpa Yan: "Have you arranged temporary accommodations?"
Yan Zhixu: "I have other accommodations, so it's easy to arrange. They can choose for themselves when the time comes."
Grandpa Yan nodded and smiled, "You're very reliable. Let me know when the villa is finished, and I'll have someone find some gifts to send to the villa to ward off evil spirits."
Yan Zhixu: "Thank you for your trouble."
Grandpa Yan patted his shoulder reassuringly: "Are you leaving right after breakfast? It's the weekend, you can have lunch first. Or do you have plans?"
He looked at his youngest son meaningfully, his eyes full of mockery.
Yan Zhixu knew what he meant and smiled, but before he could respond, his phone rang.
He glanced at the caller ID; it was Liang Liangwei calling. His expression softened.
He discreetly covered the screen and said, "I made plans with my girlfriend. She's probably calling to ask if I'm up yet. I'll take this call first."
Grandpa Yan waved his hand with a smile and said, "Go ahead and accept it."
Yan Zhixu slowly walked out of the gate, headed towards the garden, and pressed the call button.
"You're up?" a woman's sweet voice came through the phone. "How are you feeling today?"
Yan Zhixu replied softly, "You're up. You're much better than yesterday. Are you up too?"
Liang Liangwei said lazily, "Still lying in bed, get up later."
Yan Zhixu imagined the way the woman would snuggle in his arms and act coquettishly every time she lingered in bed, and chuckled softly: "Are you coming to the hospital today? Or are you going to work?"
Liang Liangwei: "Are you going back to the hospital after breakfast?"
Yan Zhixu: "Yes."
Liang Liangwei: "How about I spend half the morning at the hospital with you? I have some work this afternoon that I can't hand over to anyone else, so I have to go there myself."
Yan Zhixu: "Okay, if work is very important, it's fine if you don't come. My condition has stabilized, and I don't need constant care. Besides, there are caregivers there."
Liang Liangwei retorted, "What are you saying? How can I leave in peace when you're injured? Just like you would always care about me when something happens to me."
Yan Zhixu thought about it and realized it was true, and couldn't help but smile: "Okay, I'll wait for you at the hospital. Take your time, no need to rush."
Liang Liangwei: "Are you still at the Yan family's old house without breakfast at this hour? Should I come pick you up?"
Yan Zhixu: "Stop fooling around, it's too far. I'll take the bus from Bei'an later."
Liang Liangwei laughed and said, "Just kidding. If I suddenly appeared there without saying hello, the Yan family would be stunned."
Yan Zhixu smiled and said, "I confirmed with my sister-in-law last night that you will be coming next Saturday. She said she will prepare your favorite dishes for you."
Liang Liangwei was taken aback: "My favorite dish? You mean I am?"
Yan Zhixu couldn't help but laugh: "No, I only said what my girlfriend likes. She doesn't know it's you."
He didn't mention that after Xiao Ling learned that he liked pork ribs and shrimp, she kept saying, "She's just like Weiwei."
Liang Liangwei muttered, "Don't deliberately tell me what I like to eat. It makes it sound like I have a lot of requirements. Actually, I'm not picky about food. I'm fine with anything."
Yan Zhixu said gently, "It's alright. They've always wanted to confirm if I'm really in a relationship. They're actually happy when I tell them what my girlfriend likes to eat."
Liang Liangwei laughed: "You're still doubting me even now?"
Yan Zhixu: "It's not that I doubt it, but I can only be sure after we actually meet in person."
The two chatted for a few more minutes before the housekeeper came over to call Yan Zhixu to have breakfast, at which point they ended their call.
Yan Beian has gradually gotten used to waking up early. Although he was yawning a lot when he went downstairs, he was in pretty good spirits.
Xiao Ling looked at her son standing side by side with her uncle and felt very gratified.
She quietly pulled her son aside and instructed him, "Mom knows you've always admired your uncle, and he thinks highly of you too. Spend more time with him and learn from his behavior and way of handling things. You're not a child anymore, so don't be as carefree as before..."
Yan Bei'an: "Understood."
After breakfast, the uncle and nephew got into the car and left.
More than an hour later, Yan Beian took Yan Zhixu to the hospital.
"Uncle, are you sure you don't need me to take you upstairs?"
Yan Zhixu placed her hand on the car handle: "No need, you can go ahead and do your work. Assistant Xu is here."
Yan Bei'an: "Then you should rest well. I'll come to see you again when I have time."
Yan Zhixu nodded slightly and pushed open the door.
Xu Chaofeng had already arrived and was waiting in the lobby of the inpatient department. As soon as she saw Yan Bei'an's car, she came forward and carefully helped Yan Zhixu out of the car.
Yan Beian called out to him through the car window, "Assistant Xu, I'm leaving my uncle in your care."
Xu Chaofeng: "Young Master Bei'an, you're too kind. It's my duty to take care of President Yan. Please drive carefully."
Yan Beian gave an OK sign and drove away.
Xu Chaofeng helped Yan Zhixu slowly walk towards the elevator.
"Mr. Yan, how are you feeling today?"
Yan Zhixu: "Not bad. Did you deliver the person last night?"
Xu Chaofeng said in a low voice, "It's been delivered. Lin Yu said that the informant didn't appear until 3 a.m., and they talked for almost an hour before leaving."
Yan Zhixu sneered: "Has the surveillance video been sent over?"
Xu Chaofeng: "It has been sent to your email."
The two entered the elevator, and soon others entered as well, at which point they stopped talking.
The elevator started running online, and most people got off below the 7th floor, leaving only the two of them to continue up to the 8th floor.
Xu Chaofeng then said, "President Yan, I just met the caregiver, and he told me that Miss Liang arrived at the ward early this morning to wait for you."