Chapter 95: A Heart Full of Filial Piety

Lan Mo spent over an hour stabilizing the fractured areas for the two scabby heads.

“Alright, you two rest for now.”

Seeing Lan Mo about to leave, Li Jun mustered his courage and said, “Doctor, how old are you this year? Do you have a partner?”

Lan Mo paused mid-step—had they shifted their target onto her now?

“Sorry, my age isn’t something I can share. I already have a partner.” With that, Lan Mo picked up the tray and strode out of the ward.

“Hahaha, Li Jun, you’re shameless! Yan Yan dumped you, and now you’re trying to chase the pretty doctor?”

Li Jun gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at Lei Ming. “Lei Ming, you’re asking for it! If you don’t want your other leg, just say so—I’ll make it happen!

Let me tell you, Lei Ming, if Lin Yan used me as a stepping stone to latch onto you today, someday she’ll use you as a stepping stone to latch onto another man.”

“Bullshit! Yan Yan isn’t that kind of person!”

“She isn’t? How did a girl who only finished elementary school get into the textile factory? If you want to marry her, pay me back the money I spent buying her that job. I’m done being the sucker!

Damn it, Lin Yan looks so delicate and fragile—I thought she was kind-hearted. Turns out she’s a black-hearted woman! I was blind back then, fooled by her innocent appearance.

Look at that doctor just now—pretty as a peony, right? That face, that figure—enough to tempt anyone, isn’t it? But did she say a single extra word to us the whole time she was here?”

Not like that awful woman, who at first shyly said she was still young and wouldn’t look for a partner until she had a job. But as soon as he helped her get one, she turned around and hooked up with his good friend. How could he not be furious? How could he not hate her?

Once he recovered, he’d go settle the score with her!

Next time he looked for a partner, he’d rather find a straightforward, tough woman than this delicate, scheming little thing.

Lei Ming retorted, “She’s a doctor, we’re patients. What would she have to chat with us about?”

“When I asked the doctor if she had a partner, at least she was straightforward and directly said she did. That awful Lin Yan—when you were chasing her, didn’t she say she was too young to look for a partner? Let me tell you, she said the same thing to me before. After I helped her get a job, she even took the initiative to wash my dirty clothes.”

Hearing this, Lei Ming grew upset again and stubbornly insisted, “She was just repaying a favor—don’t overthink it!”

“Oh, really? Repaying a favor? That day she was as happy as a child, hugging and kissing me all over! I really fucking regret it—why did I push her away back then for her sake? I should’ve just slept with her and been done with it!”

Lei Ming’s heart sank. Lin Yan had said no one had ever touched her before…

No wonder his father had ordered him to break up with Lin Yan before leaving, threatening not to pick him up from the hospital if he didn’t.

Put that way, this woman really hadn’t spoken a single truthful word! He and Li Jun had been friends since childhood, and because of this woman, they’d turned against each other, fought, and ended up in the hospital. Thinking about it now, it really wasn’t worth it!

Li Jun was right—comparing her to that doctor was like comparing a lowly maid on the ground to a little fairy in the sky. There was no comparison at all!

Lan Mo had no idea that her appearance had become someone else’s textbook example for identifying scheming women.

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“Yan’an, we’ll be in Haishi in an hour. What are you pacing around for? You’re making me dizzy.”

Gu Yan’an quickly sat down. Gu Yannan chuckled and teased, “Grandfather, my brother is getting nervous as we approach his hometown, afraid to ask about the people there.”

“Yan’an isn’t from Haishi. What do you mean, ‘nervous as we approach his hometown, afraid to ask about the people there’?”

Gu Yannan suppressed a smile. “Grandfather, Elder Brother is about to see his sweetheart. He’s nervous inside!”

“You rascal, when have I ever been nervous about seeing Momo?”

“Elder Brother, Grandfather specially brought us here to help you with the engagement. Why are your hands trembling if you’re not excited?”

Gu Guozhong laughed heartily, patting his eldest grandson Gu Yan’an on the shoulder. He spoke earnestly, “Yan’an, this isn’t going into battle. You don’t need to be so tense! Haven’t you already eaten several meals at her house? You’re already so familiar with them. Why are you so nervous now?”

Back then, to pursue Momo, he had thrown all pride aside, shamelessly dropping by her house for meals. Now, officially bringing his family for their first visit, how could he not be nervous?

Pan Huijuan looked at her son’s pitiful state and could hardly bear to watch! Where had his usual decisiveness and intelligence gone? Why did he always falter at critical moments?

Was this really her son? Had he been swapped out by someone else?

After getting off the train, Gu Yan’an took his family by car directly to “Haishi Diyilou.”

“Yan’an, the buildings here are so tall. The room rates must be expensive, right? Mom should just stay at your second aunt’s place. I was planning to visit her anyway.”

“Mom, I’ll cover all the expenses. Don’t worry—your son has money! Just treat this as a trip and enjoy your stay!”

Gu Yannan knew about his brother’s cotton trading business. He tugged at Pan Huijuan’s arm and persuaded her, “Mom, since Elder Brother is being so generous for once, don’t try to save money for him. His savings are even more than yours.”

“Besides, this hotel doesn’t usually allow just anyone in. Elder Brother must have pulled some strings to get us rooms here.”

Gu Yan’an shot a glare at Gu Yannan. As if he knew everything! Who had he worked so hard for all this time? His family had traveled all this way for him, so of course he couldn’t let them down.

Gu Guozhong raised his eyes calmly and said with composure, “Since Yan’an brought everyone here, he can certainly afford it! It’s rare for the child to show such filial piety. Stop hesitating and come on in!”

What could Pan Huijuan say? Even if she hated to spend the money, she couldn’t ignore her father-in-law’s words!

Gu Yan’an booked three rooms in total: one for himself and his grandfather, and one each for his brother and mother.

His grandfather was getting on in years, so he needed to keep an eye on him.

“Grandfather, do you want to go out and explore?”

“Let’s go tomorrow. I’m a bit tired today. I’ll rest for a while first.”

“Grandfather, I want to go to the hospital to see Director Qin. He’s my matchmaker, after all.”

The cheeky kid clearly just wanted to see his sweetheart. Gu Guozhong didn’t even bat an eyelid and said slowly, “Go ahead. I’ll rest for now. Don’t worry—I won’t wander off. If anything comes up, we’ll talk when you get back.”

As soon as Gu Yan’an left the room, Gu Yannan and Pan Huijuan also finished tidying up and prepared to go out.

“Mom, where are you headed?”

“To visit your second aunt. I’ll be back later!”

“Mom, Second Aunt works at the hospital. Why not go a bit later?”

“Then I’ll go to the department store first and look around. I’ll head over after Huiqiao gets off work. Don’t wait for me for dinner—I’ll eat at your second aunt’s place and come back afterward.”

Alright, his mom isn’t a child, and besides, she’s been to Haishi several times, so he naturally isn’t worried about her getting lost.

Gu Yan’an turned back to look at Gu Yannan and said, “Mom went to visit Second Aunt, so what about you? Where are you planning to wander off to again?”

“Elder Brother, I want to go with you! Aren’t you going to the hospital? Let’s go!”

“I’m going to see Director Qin. What are you going to do there?”

Gu Yannan said pitifully, “Elder Brother, I’m not familiar with this place at all. What if I get lost? You’ve had a long journey, Elder Brother, let me help you carry your things!”

Gu Yannan knew that his elder brother was going to meet his romantic interest—how could he possibly miss this opportunity?

He wanted to see just how high his elder brother’s standards really were.