Chapter 40

Su Yao never expected such good fortune to fall upon her.

She always knew Liang Chuyuan’s family was well-off, but she didn’t realize to what extent. From Wencheng to Jiacheng, a single phone call had solved the problem that had troubled her for most of the day…

Su Yao suddenly realized, from this moment on, the gap between her and Liang Chuyuan had widened.

This wasn’t good news.

The anxiety that had subsided not long ago came rushing back. Not wanting to dwell on it, Su Yao shook her head and took the elevator to the eighth floor. The eighth floor was very quiet, even spacious. She asked someone and found the ward; Mu Wei had already been settled in.

“Yaoyao, come here—”

Su Yuan thought that Su Yao had used connections and paid a high price for Mu Wei’s room change. He was both distressed and relieved, “The doctor came again just now, saying that the surgery could be done tomorrow. That’s good, the sooner, the better, to avoid any long waits.”

Actually, Su Yuan thought the surgery would definitely be delayed by a few days, given the doctor’s initial attitude. He was even considering how to make some arrangements for an earlier date, but soon after Su Yao left, the attitude changed dramatically, and they immediately received the news.

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“Kwpv,” Fw Zys blpkvyvle qsa y obkzl, vbld pkxrzu vsze vbl vawvb, “Rv oyp vbl rlapsd R zkjl obs blzrle.”

Fw Zwyd: “…”

Mbl oyae oyp ps iwklv vbyv usw nswze blya y rkd easr.

Fw Zwyd tzydnle yv Yw Elk, obs oyp pzllrkdt zktbvzu sd vbl cle, yde rwzzle Fw Zys’p yax, “Nlv’p vyzj sd vbl cyznsdu.”

……

“Rp kv usw zkjkdt vblx, sa vblx zkjkdt usw?”

Rv’p wdelapvydeyczl obu Fw Zwyd oyp nsdqwple; ydusdl oswze qkde vbl zstkn blal y ckv vydtzle.

Su Yao hedged, “Maybe both.”

“What do you mean, ‘maybe both’?” Su Yuan’s face turned stern. “Tell me the truth, have you two started dating?”

Su Yao pulled back her chin, realizing Su Yuan’s sharpness. “If I say yes, can you keep it a secret for me?”

“This is good news! Your mom has been hoping for this day, you know. What’s there to hide?”

“Well, just because we’re dating doesn’t mean we’ll get married…” Su Yao felt strangely dry-mouthed as she glanced around the room’s decor. “Anyway, I don’t want my mom to start pestering me about marriage. She always finds reasons to nag me no matter what, so please keep it quiet for now.”

Seeing Su Yuan hesitating, she added, “Once everything’s confirmed, I’ll tell her right away.”

It would also serve as a convenient excuse to deflect any questions from Liang Chuyuan.

In the end, Su Yuan reluctantly agreed.

“Don’t wait too long. You know your mom’s temper.”

Su Yao hesitated for a moment before replying, “I know.”

*

Without asking Liang Chuyuan to pick her up, Su Yao went directly to the hotel lobby and waited for him on the sofa.

When Liang Chuyuan came down to pick her up, he immediately spotted Su Yao sitting on the couch lost in thought, startling her as he approached.

“What are you thinking about that’s got you so lost in thought?” he asked.

Su Yao rubbed her neck. “Thinking about my mom.”

As they walked to the elevator together, Su Yao asked him, “Should I just tell my mom that you helped me?”

Liang Chuyuan pondered for a moment. “Maybe wait a bit.”

“Why? Wouldn’t it be the same whether we tell her now or later?”

When Su Yao had asked Liang Chuyuan if he was the one who helped her, he had confirmed it but then suggested she hold off telling her family for now. At the time, she was too preoccupied to inquire further.

Liang Chuyuan smiled at her, a hint of mischief in his eyes. “Don’t you think the effect might be better if we wait?”

This was a lesson he learned from Liang Chucang; you shouldn’t owe favors for too long. The longer it’s owed, the harder it is to repay.

Understanding his point, Su Yao couldn’t help but laugh and pat his shoulder. “Liang Chuyuan, you’re such a troublemaker.” With his distraction, the issue that had been bothering her for hours suddenly disappeared. Putting on a gentle smile, she continued, “So, tell me, since you’ve helped me so much this time, how should I thank you?”

As the elevator gently swayed and the doors opened, Liang Chuyuan held her hand and led her out, saying, “I’m easy to please.”

Su Yao playfully pushed his face away. “You really are a troublemaker!”

Liang Chuyuan chuckled, his mood bright. “Do you remember promising to be my model?”

“Of course I do… Are you suggesting we do it now?”

He lifted a hand to caress her face, his thumb tracing her full lips. “Now.”

*Ding*

The door suddenly cracked open, and Su Yao looked to see Liang Chuyuan’s other hand still on the card reader for the door handle.

A master of multitasking mischief, indeed.