novelraw Chapter 258: Tang Yanqi, Let’s Have a Child (Part 8)
Chapter 258: Tang Yanqi, Let’s Have a Child (Part 8)
Watching Qi’s exaggerated performance, Tang Yanqi helplessly shook her head. In any case, no matter the source of Mrs. Sheng’s hostility towards her, it was their business. She only needed to do what she was supposed to do.
"By the way, Tangtang, are you coming with us the day after tomorrow?"
Just as Qi Cheng spoke, the dormitory door opened, and Bai Bing and Bai Xue walked in. They also heard her words, and Bai Bing immediately said, "Tangtang, if you have something to do, you don’t need to go. There will be opportunities in the future."
Mr. Sheng’s situation was purely accidental, not within Tang Yanqi’s plan. Although it wasn’t ideal to flake on her roommates, given the situation, she indeed couldn’t leave. She wasn’t well-liked to begin with, and if she left now, she’d be even less liked.
Tang Yanqi wasn’t concerned about outsiders’ opinions, but that didn’t mean she was foolish.
"Alright, then I won’t go. You all have fun."
The next day, when Tang Yanqi arrived at the hospital, she found that Mr. Sheng was not in the ward. Upon asking, she discovered that Sheng Jianan had taken the old man outside to enjoy the sun.
Tang Yanqi also turned to go downstairs and, from a distance, saw Sheng Jianan pushing Mr. Sheng to stop beside a big tree. They seemed to be talking about something, both smiling.
As Tang Yanqi approached, she overheard the old man sigh deeply, "When will you and Yanqi give me a great-grandchild? Then I can say my life wasn’t lived in vain."
It was this topic again. Tang Yanqi instinctively stopped in her tracks and heard Sheng Jianan’s nonchalant response, "As many as you want, we’ll have as many."
"You brat, being unserious."
Tang Yanqi sidestepped to hide behind the tree. She didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but the topic was a bit awkward. Coming out now would only be more embarrassing. After standing behind the tree for two minutes and hearing the conversation shift to Shengshi Group’s affairs, she finally walked out.
"Grandpa, Jianan."
She greeted them sweetly, and Mr. Sheng’s face lit up with joy when he saw her.
Out of politeness, Tang Yanqi focused only on Mr. Sheng, not noticing the fleeting smile in Sheng Jianan’s eyes.
The two chatted with the old man for a while, discussing Sheng Jianan’s upcoming trip to the United States. Tang Yanqi was a bit surprised. She thought that given the relationship between Sheng Jianan and Mr. Sheng, he probably wouldn’t go. As her surprise lingered, the old man said, "This clumsy kid is just in the way here. I’m doing well; you should all focus on what you need to do and not worry about this old bag of bones."
Though it felt a bit odd, it made sense after thinking it through. A crowd surrounding him might not be a good thing. The old man had already pulled through the danger, and what he needed next was to recuperate well, not be surrounded by people.
But for an ordinary old person, upon hearing they were ill and their grandson was heading overseas, they might be furious, right?
That’s what makes someone truly wise. Even in old age, they still maintain the most rational and clear-headed judgment.
Tang Yanqi didn’t stay long at the hospital before Mr. Sheng "chased" her away. Leaving with her was Sheng Jianan, who was also "chased" away.
After leaving the hospital, Tang Yanqi checked the time. She had no classes that afternoon, but she had been returning to school after leaving the hospital for the past few days. Naturally, she said, "Then I’m going back first."