Qiao Ning felt immediately awkward. She hoped that the relationship between them wouldnât worsen because of her.
âXiaotang, you really didnât need to make Mr. Dongfang leave. It doesnât feel quite right,â Qiao Ning expressed her concern.
Hai Xiaotang casually said: âItâs alright, I just donât want to see him right now anyway.â
âWhat happened between you two?â asked Qiao Ning, âWhy were you arguing?â
Hai Xiaotang began to criticize Dongfang Yu.
âBecause heâs spending too recklessly!â
âRecklessly?â Qiao Ning was surprised and doubted if she had heard correctly.
Dongfang Yu was famously good at making money, how could he be reckless?
Then she listened to Hai Xiaotang complaining fiercely.
âQiao Ning, you know his company is in severe loss now, possibly on the brink of an economic crisis. But instead of tiding things over, he keeps recklessly spending money. Heâs been showering me with gifts recently! Cars, houses, jewelry, all worth at least a couple hundred million. Whatâs more outrageous, he has saved several hundreds of millions under my name! No matter how much I scold him, he just doesnât stop, itâs getting more and more excessive. He even mentioned gifting me a plane today, do you think heâs spending too recklessly? Isnât he overdoing it?!â
Qiao Ning: ââ¦â
âYou two argued over this?â Qiao Ning asked incredulously.
Hai Xiaotang nodded solemnly, âYes, donât you think heâs being absurd too? Or are you suggesting that Iâm being ungrateful?â
Qiao Ning glanced at her, hesitated, then asked, âXiaotang, are you sure youâre not just bragging about your romance?â
Hai Xiaotang: ââ¦â
â¦
After Dongfang Yu finished processing the discharge paperwork, he returned to the hospital room only to find Hai Xiaotang dressed and ready.
Qiao Ning was helping her pack up.
Seeing him enter, Qiao Ning shyly greeted, âHello, Mr. Dongfang.â
âHello.â Dongfang Yu nodded in acknowledgement. However, as soon as he looked at Hai Xiaotang, his eyes couldnât help but soften, âAll packed up?â
Hai Xiaotang nodded, âAll packed. But Qiao Ning and I decided to go eat first. Why donât you join us.â
Dongfang Yu frowned, âYour health hasnât fully recoveredâ¦â
âAs long as Iâm careful, it should be fine. Besides, the doctor did say Iâm recovering quite well,â Hai Xiaotang looked at him with anticipation, clearly eager to eat out.
After spending so much time in the hospital eating bland food, she was on the verge of going crazy.
Since Qiao Ning was also present, she wanted to get out and grab a bite.
Dongfang Yu, realizing her intent, indulged her, âAlright, if you want to go, then go. Iâll have someone accompany you.â
âYouâre not coming?â Hai Xiaotang was surprised.
Dongfang Yu nodded, âYes, I have some matters to attend to at the company.â
âAlright then.â Hai Xiaotang obediently nodded, but with an inexplicable unease deep in her heart.
Every time Dongfang Yu mentioned handling things at the company, she would instinctively worry, fearing that something would go wrong with his company.
But itâs fine, Dongfang Yu seemed relaxed and even had the leisure to buy her gifts, so the company probably wouldnât have major issues.
However, Hai Xiaotangâs self-consolation was quickly shattered!
She and Qiao Ning went to Baiweizhai Restaurant for a meal. As it was peak hours, all the private rooms were full.
They werenât picky and found a seat in the main dining room.
Perhaps because it was crowded and bustling, everyone spoke loudly.
Then, Hai Xiaotang suddenly heard a manâs voice from the next table over.
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