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On the day of the hematopoietic stem cell collection, Meng Jingdong arrived early.
Lu Tian couldn’t help but complain, “Afraid I’ll run away at the last minute? You’re acting like your uncle’s son.”
Meng Jingdong frowned, “Don’t talk nonsense!”
If he had even a slight blood relationship with Lu Chengyang, it would be impossible for him to marry Lu Tian. Of course, she also thought of this, made a face, and obediently lay back on the bed, following the medical staff’s instructions.
“Thank you,” Lu Tian said suddenly.
Meng Jingdong was startled. Thank him for what?
“The other day, when the car accident happened, if you hadn’t protected me, I might have been more seriously injured.”
“You don’t have to thank me. You can also think of it as me not wanting you to get hurt and delay my uncle’s illness.” Meng Jingdong had a slight smile on his lips.
Lu Tian giggled, “That’s right, then I won’t be polite. I hope you continue to protect my little life, just in case I need it in the future.”
“…Okay.” Meng Jingdong finished speaking, stood up, and went to the nearby sofa to handle some business. Lu Tian watched his series of actions, puzzled. Was he really guarding her here? Was he afraid she would run away? Then she vaguely heard Meng Jingdong answering a phone call.
“Okay, don’t worry, I will definitely take good care of her.”
“You’re too kind. This is what I should do.”
He walked towards her with his phone, leaning over, bringing a faint scent of pine wood. He must have sprayed perfume on his clothes. He put the receiver to her ear, and Tian Jing’s voice came from her ear, “Lu Tian, be good and listen to the doctor’s instructions. I’ll see you when I get back from my business trip.”
She had various needles in her arm and could barely move. She hummed twice to Tian Jing, lazily saying, “I know, Mom, don’t worry.”
Tian Jing quickly hung up the phone. Lu Tian secretly guessed whether she really needed to go on a business trip or whether she was worried about encountering the Lu family members at the hospital? However, she had requested that the donation be kept secret from the Lu family, and Lu Chengyang told his family that the donor was from a bone marrow bank. As for whether the Lu family really didn’t know about her existence, she would wait for Lu Chengyang and Meng Jingdong to find out the mastermind behind the car accident.
The van driver was still lying in the ICU and it was unknown when he would wake up.
Meng Jingdong occasionally glanced at her. For such a long time of collection, she lay there with her eyes rolling, not knowing what she was thinking.
Lu Chengyang’s Ward
Lu Zhengyang brought Yu Ningxuan to visit. Yu Ningxuan wore a pink dress and a matching knitted cardigan, looking petite and cute yet serious.
“Big brother, I brought my girlfriend to see you.”
Lu Chengyang looked up from his reports, smiling gently, “Come in and sit.”
Yu Ningxuan hesitated, seeing the gray hair at his temples, and couldn’t bring herself to call him “Big brother.” She smiled shyly and walked into the ward with Lu Zhengyang.
“Hello, my name is Yu Ningxuan.”
Hearing this familiar name and seeing the young girl’s face, which was exactly as it appeared in the file, the smile on Lu Chengyang’s lips immediately faded. He raised his eyes and carefully looked at the two people standing side by side. Lu Zhengyang was thirty-five, healthy, and looked almost like a young man. Standing next to twenty-year-old Yu Ningxuan, he didn’t look old, but… thinking of the relationship between Lu Tian and Yu Ningxuan, he frowned deeply.
Yu Ningxuan was very nervous. This was the first time she had met the Lu family. If Lu Zhengyang’s elder brother had objections to her, then Lu’s parents wouldn’t agree either.
Lu Zhengyang noticed his frown and joked, “Big brother, you wouldn’t object to an older man dating a younger woman, would you?”
“No, Miss Yu, please sit.” Lu Chengyang said politely.
Yu Ningxuan sat down anxiously, clutching a corner of her bag, not daring to say anything. Lu Chengyang noticed her small movements and asked nonchalantly, “Miss Yu, have you graduated?”
“I, I’m a junior this year.” Yu Ningxuan stammered. Before coming, she had heard about Lu Chengyang’s legendary history and admired him greatly. She thought he would be easygoing, but she didn’t expect his every move to be daunting. She secretly tugged at Lu Zhengyang’s sleeve.
Lu Zhengyang didn’t understand why his elder brother was so cold and stern, but how could his beloved girl be treated coldly? Receiving the signal, he took the initiative to adjust the atmosphere, “Big brother, you’re not listening to a subordinate’s work report, why are you so serious?”
Lu Chengyang seemed to realize his gaffe, smiled slightly, “Sorry, I startled Miss Yu.”
“No, no.” Yu Ningxuan denied softly, trying to squeeze out a sweet smile, but she felt that Lu Chengyang said sorry but didn’t actually change his attitude. His occasional glances were serious and stern.
When the two walked out of Lu Chengyang’s ward, Yu Ningxuan relaxed. Lu Zhengyang held her hand and was startled, “Xuanxuan, why are your hands so cold?”
It wasn’t just her hands; Yu Ningxuan’s hands and feet were freezing cold. Lu Zhengyang was unfriendly enough, and the air conditioning in the room was very low, but neither of the men noticed her abnormality. She was worried and told Lu Zhengyang, “Your big brother seems to dislike me very much.”
“It doesn’t matter whether big brother likes you or not. It’s enough that I like you.” Lu Zhengyang didn’t care much. He was an independent man and didn’t rely on his family.
But Lu Chengyang should have a lot of say in the Lu family, right?
The two left the hospital and happened to meet Meng Jingdong in the elevator. As soon as she saw him, Yu Ningxuan immediately lowered her head and avoided his gaze, her cheeks flushed.
Lu Zhengyang and Meng Jingdong had practically grown up together and had a good relationship. They greeted each other and chatted for a while.
Meng Jingdong asked, “Did you go to see Uncle?”
“Yes, you always call him ‘Uncle,’ showing respect to my elder brother. Why don’t you call me ‘Uncle’?” Lu Zhengyang asked unhappily.
“Well, I’ve been calling him ‘Uncle’ since I was little. Why are you only five years older than me?”
They had been discussing this topic since they were young, but they never succeeded in getting Meng Jingdong to call him “Uncle.” Lu Zhengyang didn’t insist and casually mentioned Lu Tian, “I saw her when Xuanxuan and I went out to eat last time. Have you introduced her to my big brother? When are you getting married? Maybe we can have our weddings together!”
“We won’t be having our weddings together.” Wasn’t this relationship messy enough?
“I’ve already introduced her to Uncle. You guys go ahead. I just happened to come and see him.”
Lu Zhengyang nodded indifferently. After the three of them separated, he noticed that Yu Ningxuan hadn’t spoken. He asked considerately, “Don’t worry, as long as my parents agree, big brother won’t say anything, especially since I don’t live at home.”
“But, Mr. Meng and Lu Tian are together. Won’t your family have any opinions about me because of this?” Yu Ningxuan bit her lip. After all, she wasn’t the legitimate granddaughter of the Gu family. The Yu family’s power alone wasn’t a match for the Lu family’s, especially since the Meng and Lu families were on good terms. If the Meng family wasn’t happy with her, how could the Lu family accept her?
“The Meng family’s actions won’t affect my family, and moreover…” Lu Zhengyang sneered, “Moreover, are Meng Jingdong and Lu Tian really a loving couple?”
Yu Ningxuan was puzzled, “What do you mean?”
Lu Zhengyang touched her head, full of affection, “You don’t need to worry about these things. You just need to be my little princess. If Lu Tian dares to make things difficult for you, I will definitely make her regret it.”
“What is it? Just tell me, Zhengyang Gege.” Yu Ningxuan was extremely curious. If she could get a hold of Lu Tian’s weakness, she wouldn’t be afraid of not being able to hold her head up in front of her.
“Kiss me, and I’ll tell you.”
Yu Ningxuan blushed. Out of curiosity, she leaned over from the passenger seat and kissed his lips. Lu Zhengyang rarely encountered her initiative to kiss him. He pounced forward, hugged her, and kissed her fiercely. Finally, he whispered the inside story of Lu Tian and Meng Jingdong’s marriage in her ear.
“This matter concerns the Meng family’s reputation, so you can’t spread it easily, but you can at least use it to control Lu Tian from making things difficult for you. If she’s really too much, tell me, and I’ll go talk to Meng Jingdong. She can’t disobey Meng Jingdong, can she?”
Yu Ningxuan was grateful, “Zhengyang Gege, you are so kind.”
Lu Zhengyang enjoyed her praise, rubbed her head, and before she could get annoyed, started the car and left the hospital parking lot.
Hospital Ward
Lu Chengyang and Meng Jingdong discussed a project, and after finishing work, they mentioned Lu Zhengyang and his girlfriend, Yu Ningxuan.
“When did they get together?”
Meng Jingdong chuckled wryly, “Uncle, how would I know their movements?”
Lu Chengyang pinched his brow and sighed, “Why is it Yu Ningxuan? Lu Zhengyang is really something, he found a young girlfriend without saying a word and went home. He probably came to see me first to prevent my parents from blaming him.”
Because Lu Chengyang could best understand the pain of lovers being separated, Lu Zhengyang was certain he would help. But if Lu Chengyang helped them, what would happen to Lu Tian? She was treated unfairly in the Gu family. Would she also be treated unfairly in the Lu family? Absolutely not!
“What are you planning to do?”
“Let me check Yu Ningxuan’s detailed information first. Does Lu Tian know about their relationship?”
“She should know. Lu Zhengyang said Lu Tian has met them.”
This time it was Lu Chengyang’s turn to chuckle wryly. What a messy relationship! How could he, as the elder brother, separate them? Lu Chengyang couldn’t do it; his mother was better at this.
Lu Tian was very resistant to him and his family. If he didn’t clear the obstacles in the Lu family, how could he have the face to recognize her? And who was the person behind this, there was still no clue.
“I’ll have to stay in the hospital recently. Please take good care of her.”
Meng Jingdong nodded, “Of course, you don’t have to worry.”
“Jingdong, are you two really in love?” Lu Chengyang suddenly asked. After confirming Lu Tian’s identity, he found out about his leukemia. Because of Lu Tian’s dislike of him, he didn’t dare to recognize her yet, only asking Meng Jingdong to take care of her through his cooperation with the Zou family. He was also very surprised when he heard that Meng Jingdong was going to marry Lu Tian.
Meng Jingdong neither denied nor confirmed, “You don’t need to worry about us. I still have to go downstairs to see Lu Tian. She should be almost finished by now.”
“Good, don’t forget to take her to eat.”
Meng Jingdong agreed. He was willing to take Lu Tian out to eat, but whether Lu Tian was willing was another matter.
Lu Tian finished the collection, and after the doctor confirmed that there was nothing wrong, she jumped up lively and kicking. Meng Jingdong said he would take her out to eat, and she agreed without hesitation, “Give you a chance to thank me.”
“…Thank you.” Meng Jingdong was speechless for the first time.
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