Chapter 136 The pain of lovesickness
Chapter 136 The pain of lovesickness
Andrew gently rubbed his sore eyes, a warm and confident smile blooming on his face. He said firmly, "Arnold, don't worry. Wait patiently for a few more years until I truly gain control of the family power. By then, all of Zhang's domestic businesses will choose to cooperate deeply with Shenghai Group! This is a solemn promise I made to you as your brother!"
Hearing this, Xu Chen's heart suddenly surged with an irrepressible excitement. Being able to establish a partnership with a powerful and prestigious consortium like Zhang's was a dream that countless people yearned for. And now, this seemingly unattainable opportunity was so real that it lay before them.
After lunch, just as everyone was still immersed in their beautiful vision, Luo Shujun's video call suddenly rang. Qin Haitian quickly pressed the answer button, and in an instant, three excited and concerned faces appeared on the phone screen.
Luo Shujun couldn't wait to ask, "Is Xiao Nuo okay now?"
Liu Dandan, who was standing by, also asked anxiously, "Is my precious nephew awake?"
At this moment, Bai Nini, who had been standing quietly beside him, pursed her lips slightly, revealing a sweet and shy smile. She looked at Qin Haitian softly and called out softly, "Uncle Qin!"
Qin Nuo, who had been sitting quietly by the side, immediately became excited as soon as he heard Bai Nini's voice, and shouted excitedly: "Dad, give me the phone quickly, I want to talk to Nini!"
Seeing this, Qin Haitian raised his eyebrows helplessly and smiled at Bai Nini, "Classmate Bai, our Xiao Nuo has been looking forward to chatting with you since he woke up. He said he has a lot of things in his heart that he wants to tell you!"
Xu Chen gently picked up the phone stand, carefully adjusted the angle, and placed Qin Nuo's phone on it. He then walked out of the ward with the others and gently closed the door, leaving the two inside with enough quiet and private space to talk freely.
Andrew followed Qin Haitian closely, his steps slightly hesitant. After a moment of inner struggle, he finally mustered the courage to speak: "Godfather! Arnold is so lucky to have found a girl who is truly and deeply in love with him!"
Qin Haitian was such a smart man that he immediately understood the profound meaning of Andrew's words.
His face flushed slightly, and he replied with a hint of embarrassment, "At first, Xiao Nuo's grandfather and I really didn't approve of this marriage. Now, I've come to terms with it. If I still insist on interfering, I'm afraid not only will I lose my precious son, but even my wife's relatives won't recognize me as their son-in-law! Oh my! I really can't interfere in the emotional entanglements between young people. As long as Xiao Nuo is happy, then let him be!"
Hearing this, Andrew couldn't help but smile slightly, with a hint of envy in his eyes: "To be honest, I really envy Arnold!"
In the quiet and peaceful ward, soft sunlight shines onto the bed through the gaps in the white curtains.
Qin Nuo lay pale on the hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the screen of his mobile phone. When he saw Bai Nini in the video, his eyes widened and he asked in surprise, "Nini! Why are your eyes so red and swollen? Did you cry just now? What happened?"
Bai Nini on the other end of the video pouted her rosy lips and said with a hint of resentment, "Humph, it's all because of you! I think I should go to the temple and burn some incense for you when I have time, otherwise you'd actually run into someone as dangerous as a gangster! Didn't you brag about learning Taekwondo and Muay Thai before? What happened? How come you're so weak? When you come back, I'll definitely teach you authentic Chinese martial arts myself! Look at what a bunch of crap you've learned!"
Hearing this, Qin Nuo suddenly reached out and covered his chest with his hands. His brows knitted together instantly, and a look of pain appeared on his face. He murmured, "Oh, it hurts! My heart hurts so much!"
This sudden scene frightened Bai Nini greatly. She shouted in panic, "What's going on? Where is the doctor? Qin Nuo, please don't be in any trouble!"
Qin Nuo, however, still maintained that aggrieved look. He looked at Bai Nini pitifully and muttered, "Wow...my heart really hurts! I'm already hurt so much, and not only don't you comfort me, you blame me instead!"
Seeing this, Bai Nini was both angry and amused. She could only shake her head helplessly and soothe him softly, "Alright, alright, you're a grown man, stop acting like a child. This time, you must listen to the doctor and take good care of your injuries. Remember, when you encounter danger, don't try to hold on. If you really can't beat the other person, then run away! What a little fool!"
Qin Nuo's face was filled with an extremely satisfied smile. He looked at Bai Nini affectionately and said, "My dear, I had a nightmare a while ago. I dreamed that you told me in person that you were going to marry that guy named Mo Yu. At that time, my heart was like being hit hard by a sledgehammer, and it shattered into countless pieces in an instant!"
Bai Nini pursed her pink lips gently and said in a soft voice, "Oh, you big fool! They say dreams are the opposite of reality! In my heart, you are the only one from beginning to end!"
Hearing this, Qin Nuo's eyes suddenly lit up like stars. He smiled and asked impatiently, "Really? Honey, can you tell me again?"
Bai Nini's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head shyly and said softly, "Okay, just heal your wounds first! Your uncle wants to talk to you!"
As soon as the words fell, Luo Shujun's handsome face appeared on the video screen. Qin Nuo's eyes, originally full of expectation, suddenly flashed with a hint of subtle disappointment.
Luo Shujun keenly noticed this and deliberately teased, "Hey, little guy, why do you look so disgusted with your uncle? I was thinking of taking our lovely Bai Nini to Sydney to visit you during the National Day holiday, so that you two can ease your longing for each other! But judging by the current situation, it seems that's unnecessary. After all, you don't seem to want to see me much!"
When Qin Nuo heard this, he nodded in surprise and said hurriedly, "No, no, no! Uncle, you misunderstood me! The person I respect most in my life is you!"
After hearing this, Luo Shujun couldn't help but rolled his eyes and said unhappily: "Come on! Stop with the sweet talk. I, your uncle, can't afford such kindness!" After saying that, he couldn't help laughing out loud.
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