Ning Zhe’s surgery went smoothly, and he was transferred to the ICU.
Song Ning did not enquire about his condition even though she wanted to know how he was doing. She used the excuse of wanting to see Ning Zhe in the ICU due to the similarities of a case she was studying. Although she knew he was no longer in any immediate danger, she still felt relieved when he regained consciousness.
When she left, she ran into Ning Chun at the entrance of the ICU.
“Eldest Young Miss,” Ning Chun greeted Song Ning.
Song Ning nodded indifferently in response and did not stay.
Ning Chun sighed inwardly as he looked at Song Ning’s retreating back. He thought that she was such a good child and that it was a shame that things had escalated to this point. He really was not certain Ning Zhe would be able to make up with Song Ning in this lifetime. Perhaps, Ning Zhe would have had a chance if Zhuang Yi was still alive. Alas, Zhuang Yi was gone, and her death further drove a wedge between the father and daughter.
At this moment, Su Tong who had just arrived saw Song Ning’s retreating back at the end of the corridor as well. She asked, “Did the Eldest Young Miss come to visit Master?”
Ning Chun shook his head. “No, she’s just passing by. She didn’t ask about Master’s condition at all.”
Su Tong nodded. “She must still care about her father. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have donated her blood to him. Her blood is so precious after all…”
Ning Chun remained silent.
Su Tong felt incredibly uncomfortable when she thought about Song Ning donating blood to Ning Zhe. After a moment, she looked at the time and said in a slightly cold tone, “It isn’t visiting hours yet. I’ll return to the ward and wait. I’ll come back when it’s time…”
Ning Chun nodded. A private ward had already been prepared for Ning Zhe for when his condition was stable enough to be transferred out of the ICU.
Meanwhile, Su Tong was lost in her thoughts as she walked. Due to being distracted, she bumped into someone. She looked up indignantly and saw a beautiful middle-aged woman.
Before Su Tong could speak, the other person hurriedly apologized, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”
Su Tong’s anger was assuaged by the person’s timely apology so she nodded and apologized perfunctorily as well. She felt the woman in front of her look rather familiar.
The woman said with a smile, “I’m truly sorry. I was so engrossed in looking at my phone that I didn’t even watch where I was going…”
Su Tong smiled. “It’s okay. I was distracted as well…”
The woman asked, “Do you know how to get to the Neurology Department’s ward?”
Su Tong smiled and said, “I’m on my way to the ward as well. You can come with me; the Neurology Department’s ward is on the way…”
The woman said, delighted, “Thank you so much. I just returned from abroad so I’m still not very familiar with my way around…”
Su Tong’s impression of the woman grew more favorable. “It’s not surprising. This is the biggest hospital in M City. Moreover, the number of patients who come in daily is high as well…”
The woman nodded and listened in a modest manner which made Su Tong happy.
After a while, Su Tong said, “Look at me, I haven’t asked for your name yet…”
The woman readily replied, “My name is Liang Zhou.”
“I’m Su Tong,” Su Tong said.
The two women exchanged a smile.
Liang Zhou asked, “Is your family member or friend hospitalized here?”
Su Tong sighed. “My husband was involved in a car accident. He’s still in the ICU. We just booked a private ward here. It’s not easy to book a private ward here!”
“Oh, is your husband okay?” Liang Zhou asked with a concerned expression.
“He should be fine.” Su Tong sighed. Then, she asked, “What about you?”
“Oh, my husband has had a problem with headaches since he was young. Recently, the headaches have grown more frequent so we decided to get it checked out. At his age, health is the most important thing,” Liang Zhou replied.
The two women chatted happily as they walked to the ward. Coincidentally, they discovered that the two wards were adjacent to each other; this made them even happier. The two women had gotten along swimmingly. They stood outside the wards and continued chatting for a while before they finally separated.
When Liang Zhou entered the ward, Mu Qing was leaning against the headboard and reading a book. He looked up and asked, “How come it took you so long to return?”
Liang Zhou asked, “Guess who I met?”
Mu Qing raised an eyebrow as he looked at her. “You even met an acquaintance in the hospital?”
Liang Zhou picked up an apple and skillfully peeled it as she said, “It’s not an acquaintance; I just met her. She’s Ning Zhe’s wife. Her name is Su Tong.”
“Ning Zhe? What does he have to do with anything?” Mu Qing frowned and thought for a moment.
“Your daughter-in-law’s father,” Liang Zhou said as she continued to peel the apple.
Mu Qing was taken aback. “What happened to him?”
“I heard he was involved in a car accident and that he’s lucky to be alive. He’s in the ICU now,” Liang Zhou replied.
Mu Qing’s eyes flashed with a hint of excitement as he wondered out loud, “I wonder if Mu Chen will come to visit?”
Liang Zhou shook her head. “I don’t think so. I heard Song Ning had severed her ties with the Ning family and doesn’t acknowledge her father…”
Mu Qing was furious upon hearing these words. “That wretched girl. She doesn’t even acknowledge her father? Moreover, does she even care about Mu Chen? If the Mu family and the Ning family cooperate, the profit would be great. To think Mu Chen is so foolish…” After a moment, he said, “You have to build a good relationship with Madam Ning…”
Liang Zhou rolled her eyes and said, “Do I need you to remind me? We’re just a step away from being best friends…”
Mu Qing nodded. “I believe in your ability…”
