Chapter 630: Extra 043 I suddenly realized I've also liked you for many years (Second update)

“I can take care of her, just call me if anything comes up,” Lei Qian quickly said.

Mu Cidian was firm, “No need, even without my care, she can manage. Really, you don’t need to come.”

Lei Qian wanted to say something else.

Mu Cidian directly asked, “Did you drive here?”

“I did.”

“In the underground garage?”

“Yes.”

Mu Cidian headed toward the elevator.

Lei Qian followed him.

Mu Cidian led her to the underground garage, to her car.

Lei Qian sat in the driver’s seat, “Would you like a ride home?”

“No need.”

“Let’s go,” Lei Qian said, “It’s commuting time now, it’s hard to catch a cab.”

Mu Cidian hesitated a moment.

Today, he had been at the hospital for almost half a day.

Xin Zaozao should be home soon.

She rarely works overtime now.

He nodded, “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Lei Qian smiled.

Mu Cidian sat in the passenger seat.

Mu Cidian isn’t very talkative.

Lei Qian didn’t dare to talk much.

As such, their car ride was extremely quiet.

“Is this the place?” Lei Qian pulled up to the destination, looking at the high-end residential area in front of her, she asked.

Mu Cidian nodded, “Thank you.”

“Are you really with Xin Zaozao?” Lei Qian couldn’t help but ask.

Mu Cidian nodded, “Yes.”

“Is this where she lives?”

“Yes.”

“This is the best residential area in Jin City, not just anyone can live here,” Lei Qian stuttered a laugh.

Mu Cidian said, “I am not with her for her money.”

“I know, I know, that’s not what I meant,” Lei Qian quickly explained. “I just think Xin Zaozao is really amazing, at only 26 years old she can manage a company. I’m still afraid to face my boss, yet she can manage so many people just like him.”

“Yes, she is indeed quite remarkable,” Mu Cidian nodded.

At this moment, when talking about Xin Zaozao, a beautiful curve involuntarily slid up his mouth.

Lei Qian rarely sees Mu Cidian smile.

Only when he mentions Xin Zaozao, it seems.

A tinge of sadness vied for attention in her heart, hidden well beneath her demeanor.

Mu Cidian too got out of the car at this time, “There are a lot of cars right now, be careful driving,” he said through the car window.

“Alright.”

Mu Cidian waved his hand.

Lei Qian drove away.

The moment she left, a sedan suddenly pulled up at the entrance of the residential area.

Xin Zaozao looked over at the sedan, then at Mu Cidian standing at the entrance of the area.

The driver opened the car door for Xin Zaozao.

Xin Zaozao got out of the car.

At this point, Mu Cidian also saw Xin Zaozao, and approached her.

Xin Zaozao glanced at Mu Cidian, “You went out?”

“Yes, had some things to do.”

“Was that Lei Qian just now?” Xin Zaozao asked.

“You saw?” Mu Cidian questioned.

Xin Zaozao didn’t answer.

“Jealous?” Mu Cidian followed Xin Zaozao into the residential area.

Xin Zaozao glanced back at Mu Cidian, “No.”

“Lei Qian truly does like me,” Mu Cidian stated frankly.

“That has nothing to do with me.”

“She’s liked me for many years, since high school.”

“Are you touched?” Xin Zaozao raised an eyebrow.

At this moment, they both walked into the elevator.

Mu Cidian said, “No.”

Xin Zaozao showed no expression.

“I suddenly realized, I’ve also liked you for many years,” Mu Cidian’s deep voice lingered in her ears.

Xin Zaozao’s lips subtly tensed.

The lift arrived exactly then, and she walked straight out.

Mu Cidian also followed suit.

They both returned home.

Mu Cidian changed into home clothes, washed his hands and started preparing dinner.

Xin Zaozao was sitting on the sofa, watching TV, waiting for dinner to be ready.

But in her mind, she kept hearing the words “I’ve also liked you for many years” over and over again…

“Dinner’s ready.” Mu Cidian spoke.

Xin Zaozao jerked back to reality, looking at him, “So soon?”

“We’ve run out of ingredients at home, I forgot to buy some this morning, so I just boiled two bowls of egg noodles.”

“Oh.” Xin Zaozao nodded.

She was really not picky about food.

She used to dine out so much in years past, to be more specific, she barely ate at home. Recently, she had gotten used to having meals at home, and didn’t care what she ate.

Both of them had a bowl of noodles each.

Mu Cidian fried a sunny-side-up egg for both of them.

“Is it too salty?” Mu Cidian asked.

“No.”

“Is it good?”

“It’s okay.”

“What if I tell you, I might be quite busy in the upcoming days and might not have time to cook dinner. Can you handle dinner yourself?”

“Busy with what?” Xin Zaozao asked casually.

“My mom…”

Xin Zaozao’s face changed instantly.

Mu Cidian pursed his lips, bluntly saying, “My mother is sick.”

Xin Zaozao let out a cold laugh, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t contact her anymore?”

“Once her health improves, I will…”

“You don’t owe me any promises. Whether or not you contact Wan Quan is your own business. You don’t need to make promises that you cannot keep. Anyway, if anything happens to Wan Quan, you absolutely won’t sit by and do nothing.” Xin Zaozao said coldly.

Mu Cidian fell silent.

His silence was an implicit assent.

Xin Zaozao said plainly, “I’ll handle the evenings. You do what you need to do.”

Mu Cidian nodded, he didn’t say anything more at this point because there was nothing more to explain or justify.

Xin Zaozao’s words were absolutely right.

He could not possibly stand by and do nothing about Wan Quan.

…

The next day.

When Xin Zaozao went to work, Mu Cidian would leave with her.

By the time he arrived at his mother’s sickroom, Lei Qian was already there with a pot of homemade soup. Wan Quan was drinking the soup at that moment. As soon as she saw Mu Cidian, she immediately turned her face to the side.

She continued sipping her soup and said, “A strange woman takes better care of me than my own son. I’ve done something wrong in my past life.”

Mu Cidian didn’t say anything.

Lei Qian became somewhat embarrassed by these comments.

Mu Cidian spoke, “I’ve just spoken to the doctor. After you rest for a while and your health condition improves slightly, you can have surgery to remove the ovaries. Then, based on your condition, you can start chemotherapy.”

“I didn’t need to hear that from you, the doctor already told me everything.”

“The most important thing now is your mindset; if your mood is good, you will get better.”

“Mood? Mu Cidian, if you treated me better, I wouldn’t have gotten this disease! I asked the doctor, uterine cancer has a lot to do with mood. I was diagnosed because I was depressed lately, and this is all your fault! If I die, you’ll be plagued with guilt all your life!”

“Auntie, getting ill has a lot to do with your dietary habits, daily routines, and even your genes…”

“Stop talking.” Wan Quan interrupted Lei Qian, her voice tinged with anger. “I’m having a conversation with my son, it’s not your place to interfere.”

“Mom, enough!” Mu Cidian’s face was cold. “Lei Qian kindly brought soup for you, can’t you show some gratitude?”

“And you? Do you know gratitude? You’ve always annoyed me since I raised you up!”

“Lei Qian.” Mu Cidian abruptly stood up, pulling Lei Qian up from where she was sitting by the bed.

Lei Qian startled.

“I’ll take you home.”

“Mu Cidian, you dare to take Lei Qian away from me.”

Mu Cidian didn’t listen to Wan Quan. He dragged Lei Qian out.

Lei Qian’s wrist hurt from being pulled by Mu Cidian, she said, “Mu Cidian, don’t do this, Auntie is just venting, she’ll be okay after.”

“You don’t need to tolerate her temper here.” Mu Cidian pressed the elevator button. “Don’t come back.”

Lei Qian’s eyes welled up with tears.

Mu Cidian ushered Lei Qian into the elevator.

Lei Qian just looked at Mu Cidian.

Mu Cidian watched the elevator doors close and then returned to the sickroom.

“Mu Cidian, where did you take Lei Qian?!” Wan Quan yelled in anger.

“Lei Qian is not yours to scold, what gives you the right?”

“Oh, you feel sorry for her?” Wan Quan scoffed, “I thought you only loved Xin Zaozao? Does it bother you when I scold other women?”

“I just don’t understand how you became this person. Mom, people who are dying should speak kindly. Can’t you just be at peace for once, can’t you reflect on why your life turned out this way?”

“Mu Cidian, are you cursing me to die?” Wan Quan’s face was incredibly discomposed.

“To be honest, I think death might be a relief for you.”

“Mu Cidian! You beast,” Wan Quan burst into tears, “You actually wish for my death, you actually want me to die!”

“Mom!” Mu Cidian also raised his voice, “If you persist in this manner, I really will have to reconsider whether or not to continue your treatment.”

“You’re threatening me, Mu Cidian, you’re threatening me!”

Mu Cidian gritted his teeth.

He just couldn’t get along peacefully with his mother, he just couldn’t live with her peacefully anymore.

“Stop the treatment now, stop it right now! I’ll leave this hospital and just die!” Wan Quan wept openly.

She was actually incredibly weak.

But she just wouldn’t submit to anyone!