novelraw Chapter 49 – A marriage that is both famous and substantial
Chapter 49 – A marriage that is both famous and substantial
After finishing their meal, Jiang Ci and Lu Yudong headed to the hospital.
Lu Yudong didn't even need to ask Jiang Ci; he drove straight to Jiangzhou First People's Hospital.
Jiang Ci knew of Lu Yudong's impressive connections and that he was aware of her mother's entire situation.
When they reached the parking lot, Jiang Ci was about to get out of the car.
"You'd better not visit my mom," Jiang Ci said.
She wasn't quite sure why she felt afraid.
"What's in the ward? Why can't I see?" Lu Yudong lit a cigarette.
He squinted his eyes, speaking nonchalantly, like someone who had seen the vicissitudes of life, teasing a young girl just stepping into the world.
It was precisely this demeanor that strangely attracted Jiang Ci.
She wasn't sure if her face turned red from the eagerness to argue or from being shyly attracted to him, but her cheeks were flushed.
"The hospital is a serious place, full of gossip. It would tarnish your status."
Lu Yudong glanced at his watch, "I'll pick you up at four."
"Okay," Jiang Ci sighed with relief.
It seemed he didn't plan to visit her mom today; he was just dropping her off because of Grandpa's orders.
Jiang Ci went to the Neurology Department.
The corridor was crowded, and Jiang Ci saw lights and cameras, unsure of what was being filmed.
Just as she was about to pass through the crowd, Jiang Ci suddenly saw a woman with a seductive figure, wearing a dark green cheongsam, holding a cigarette, exuding an indescribable allure and charm.
Jiang Ci was momentarily stunned—Yin Xuemo.
So she was filming here.
Jiang Ci didn't have a good impression of Yin Xuemo, always feeling she was deeply scheming, and if not careful, one might fall into her trap.
She hurried into her mother's ward.
Unexpectedly, the ward was bustling today. Not only were Jiang Yi and Chu Shuo there, but there was also a gentle-looking middle-aged woman who seemed to be a caregiver.
"Miss Jiang is here?" The caregiver greeted Jiang Ci politely, "I'm your mother's caregiver, my name is Zhou Qi."
"Did Dr. Fu find you?" Jiang Ci felt warm inside.
Although she only glanced, she could tell Zhou Qi was skilled and professional, as she was just cleaning her mother's bedsores.
"Wasn't it you?" Zhou Qi seemed puzzled.
"No, it wasn't me."
"Jiang Ci, wasn't it you who asked Dr. Fu to find someone for mom?" Jiang Yi also looked at Jiang Ci with suspicion.
"It was President Fu who asked me to find Zhou Qi. She's the most expensive caregiver in our hospital, thirty thousand a month," Dr. Fu said as he entered.
"President Fu?" Both Jiang Yi and Jiang Ci were surprised.
Chu Shuo, on the other hand, looked dejected.
After all, he wasn't the one who found the caregiver.
"Really, you all didn't know?" Dr. Fu said.
Jiang Ci felt a warmth in her heart.
After Dr. Fu and Zhou Qi discussed a few care tips, they left.
"That Lu Yudong, he's really deep. Who knows what he's up to. Jiang Ci, has he made any excessive demands on you recently?" Jiang Yi said.
He was saying this for Chu Shuo to hear, implying that the relationship between Lu Yudong and Jiang Ci was purely transactional, encouraging Chu Shuo to pursue her boldly.
"Don't talk nonsense," Jiang Ci ignored Jiang Yi's attempts to sow discord.
Chu Shuo gently tugged Jiang Ci's hand, "Come out, I want to talk to you."
Jiang Ci followed him outside.
"Long time no see, Mr. Chu," Jiang Ci said gracefully outside her mother's ward.
"The classes are over, no need to call me Mr. Chu," Chu Shuo replied with equal grace.
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Chu Shuo had met Jiang Ci several times but never had the right opportunity to ask her some questions, especially after what happened at the training class last time.
He heard from Jiang Yi that Jiang Ci visited her mother every Saturday, so he asked Jiang Yi to come with him; otherwise, Jiang Yi wouldn't bother visiting their mom.
"Once a teacher, always a teacher. Mr. Chu, what's the matter?" Jiang Ci asked.
"If you need money, you can tell me. I know when you needed money, we didn't know each other, but it's not too late now. Once you pass the accountant exam, your value will increase. Why choose a contractual marriage with Lu Yudong?" Chu Shuo said through gritted teeth.
When Jiang Ci first heard the term "contractual marriage," she frowned slightly.
She thought maybe Jiang Yi had guessed it from Lu Yudong's attitude. Jiang Yi failed to extort money and now wanted to match her with Chu Shuo.
He might have even said that the marriage between Jiang Ci and Lu Yudong was "in name only."
Jiang Ci didn't want to get caught in a love triangle during her marriage.
"Mr. Chu, actually, my marriage with Lu Yudong is not what you think; it's both in name and in reality," Jiang Ci smiled slightly at Chu Shuo.
Chu Shuo frowned tightly, involuntarily holding Jiang Ci's hand, "Jiang Ci..."
"Mr. Chu, I'm married."
With that, Jiang Ci turned back to her mother's room.
If she didn't clarify, the rumor of a "marriage in name only" might reach Grandpa's ears someday.
After all, the world is small, and "Chu Shuo" is a living example.