Chapter 1772: Do You Care About Me? (3)
After helping Song Siting back to the ward, the doctor came over to check on her.
Later on, Dongfang Liuyun simply helped her wipe her body and served her something to eat. When Qi Lei called, he realized that the sky outside had already fallen silent.
“You can go back, I’m good with a special nurse here to watch over me.”
Seeing Dongfang Liuyun put her phone away, Song Siting said calmly.
“It’s okay. It’s late, go to sleep. I’ll go home when you’re asleep.”
Qi Lei had just went home too. He should be cooking at home now. Mama Wang was not feeling well these past two days, so she took leave. The couple’s meals were simply settled.
As Dongfang Liuyun spoke, she pulled over a chair and sat down. She also turned off the light at the side. The room instantly darkened, and only the faint light from the window shone through.
Song Siting paused for a moment. She did not insist. After thinking for a moment, she said in a relaxed tone, “Tomorrow is your grandmother’s birthday. Do you and Qi Lei plan to go together? Your father isn’t home. I’m worried that if you two go…”
“As long as I don’t want to be taken advantage of, they can’t do anything to me. You don’t have to worry, just rest and recover. I can handle it.”
“Do you still blame me? I’m not objecting to you and Qi Lei now, am I?” Song Siting said.
“Even if you object, I’m still sticking with him. I’m the one who’s living this life. I’ll take responsibility for my own choices. Haven’t you always thought the same way? I chose the path, I will be the only one who can decide what path to take. Don’t talk about what you think is best for me anymore. I’m tired of listening to you all these years.”
“The gap between us mother and daughter actually runs very deep. If it weren’t for everyone’s ideals of one family and prosperity, and the principle of not having internal conflicts, we might not have tolerated each other like this. You are a strong woman, and you can also be considered a competent mother. It’s just that there are too many different ideals between us. You have your persistence, and I have mine. However, you shouldn’t force me, just as how I have no way to demand of you.”
Dongfang Liuyun said in a low voice. At this moment, her tone was also filled with fatigue.
“Liuyun…”
“Alright, don’t say anymore. You should sleep early. I’ll go back first.”
Obviously, Dongfang Liuyun was not very happy about these things. She was also very impatient. As she spoke, she stood up and walked straight to the door.
“Liuyun!”
Song Siting called out again. Dongfang Liuyun’s footsteps did not slow down even a bit. It was not until she heard the sound of the door closing that Song Siting felt a dull pain in her heart again.
…
“Are you unhappy with Auntie again?”
Outside the corridor, Lan Xiu was still waiting silently. When he saw that Dongfang Liuyun’s expression did not look too good, he asked the same question.
Dongfang Liuyun looked at Lan Xiu in surprise. “Why aren’t you home yet? It’s already so late.”
“I was waiting for you. I just happen to have something to tell you.” Lan Xiu said calmly.
Dongfang Liuyun did not even need to guess to know what it was. She was very calm and did not slow down. She walked forward unhurriedly.
“Let’s find a place to eat first. I’ll call Qi Lei and ask him to find a place.”
As Dongfang Liuyun spoke, she took out her phone from her pocket and dialed Qi Lei’s number.
When he received Dongfang Liuyun’s call, Qi Lei was about to rush home.
“Hello?”
Qi Lei quickly picked up Dongfang Liuyun’s call.
“Don’t rush home yet. Lan Xiu happened to be at the hospital and didn’t have time to have dinner. Let’s go straight to the three trees. It’s been a while since we’ve been there. I took a taxi, you just drive over. We’ll meet there directly.”
Dongfang Liuyun said swiftly.
Lan Xiu?
Qi Lei paused for a moment. He had almost forgotten about this person!
However, he was very devoted to Dongfang Liuyun and his family. After learning about Lan Xiu from Dongfang Liuyun, Qi Lei no longer felt dissatisfied and ostracized with him.
“Okay, I’ll go over now.”
After a moment of silence, Qi Lei replied.
“Drive carefully.”
Dongfang Liuyun reminded him before hanging up.
Lan Xiu followed behind her. The two of them walked one after the other.
…
“When will he arrive in City Z?”
In the parking lot, Dongfang Liuyun asked when Lan Xiu started the car and slowly drove out of the dark underground parking lot.
“I thought you wouldn’t ask.”
Lan Xiu’s gaze was fixed on the front, and the smile on his face looked a little sad.
“Even if I don’t, you’ll tell me in the end,” Dongfang Liuyun replied. Her starry eyes were indifferent as she quietly looked at him. “You don’t have to feel pressured. I told you before to stay out of this and not care about anything. This will be better for you.”
“If it’s your business, how can I stay out of it?”
As Lan Xiu said this, he glanced at Dongfang Liuyun. The dim light in his eyes made Dongfang Liuyun feel a little…
“You know what I’m worried about, Liuyun. Sometimes, your stubbornness makes people feel helpless. We can’t follow in your footsteps, whether it’s my brother Lan Qi, Fujiwara, or me. Now, I want to ask you, don’t you feel anything at all towards Fujiwara?”
“It’s been a long time since I’ve thought of him. Every time I remembered, it’s because you guys mentioned him. I’ve told you, Lan Xiu, don’t overestimate the extent of my love. I may be a little colder and more selfish than you think. “Some mistakes can be forgiven, but some things, once…”
“You should know that I, Dongfang Liuyun, am not a person who will compromise. I won’t give up my beliefs and principles because of a man.”
Lan Xiu could not help but sigh when he heard this, “You must know that Fujiwara is equally persistent? He will arrive in City Z tomorrow evening. You have to be mentally prepared. He still doesn’t know about your marriage with Qi Lei. If he finds out, I’m afraid that he…”
“Afraid of him? Hasn’t he always had strong willpower? What else in this world could make him lose control?”
“Liuyun, to him, you’re his fatal point. I…”
Lan Xiu did not dare to say it. When he thought about what happened between her and Fujiwara, he could not help but feel a pain in his heart. It was an indescribable pain that was in his chest.
“It’s not like that anymore… don’t worry, Lan Xiu. If he’s stood in front of me, I think I’ll be able to deal with him calmly. If he’s still asking you about me, tell him that I’m married and that I’m in love with Qi Lei…”