"The road is sinking..." Jiang Xuxu retreated repeatedly.

"Xuxu, what are you doing here?" Lu Chen took two steps forward and reassured her, "Xuxu, don't be afraid, I didn't follow you."

Jiang Xuxu didn't believe him and turned to leave, but Lu Chen blocked her way.

"Xuxu, listen to me..."

"Sis, what are you doing here?"

At that moment, Jiang Rusheng's voice came from behind.

Jiang Xuxu suddenly turned around and saw Jiang Rusheng walking towards her carrying a newly bought cushion and a water bottle.

She was shocked.

Then, Jiang Huai and Xu Jiahui also came out of the ward next door.

The group looked at each other, speechless.

Lu Chen quickly stepped in to smooth things over, "Xuxu, it's like this, I heard that your sister-in-law's pregnancy is unstable, and I know the head of the obstetrics department at this hospital..."

So, Liang Yuan's parents and Ru Sheng accompanied her to the prenatal checkup.

"Yeah, sis, we just arrived too. The doctor said we need to be hospitalized for observation, so Sister Lu... Brother Lu is still helping us take care of things late at night..."

Before she could even question him, Jiang Xuxu immediately went into the ward to check on Liang Yuan's condition.

"How are you, Yuanyuan? Is anything bothering you?"

Liang Yuan held her hand and whispered, "Sister, I'm fine. It's just that my stomach has been hurting a lot lately. The doctor in Qingzhen also suggested that I transfer to another hospital. Please don't blame Mr. Lu."

Jiang Xuxu took a deep breath, turned around and glared at Jiang Rusheng: "Why didn't you tell me about something this big? If he didn't help, were you planning to keep it from me forever?"

Having lived in Beicheng for so many years, I know the doctors there are no worse than those in Qingzhou.

"Xuxu, don't blame your brother, it was all Mom and Dad's idea."

At this moment, the elderly father stepped forward to ease the tension, saying, "You've already done enough for us, and we don't want to cause you any more trouble."

"Dad! Mom... I... I'm your daughter too, how can you say I'm a burden?"

After Jiang Xuxu finished speaking, she turned and ran out of the ward. Jiang Rusheng hurriedly chased after her, while the two elders of the Jiang family stayed behind to take care of Liang Yuan.

"Sis, wait for me."

In the corridor, Jiang Rusheng held Jiang Xuxu's hand, "Sister, don't be angry. We only accepted Brother Lu's help because we had no other choice."

"So, you'd rather owe a favor to an outsider than ask me?"

Jiang Xuxu burst into tears. She was angry that none of her parents or younger brother treated her like family.

"Sister, it's not like that. It's a coincidence. I sold my house in the city."

"What?" Jiang Xuxu was shocked.

Jiang Rusheng held her hand tightly and began to speak slowly and deliberately, "Good sister, please let me finish what I have to say."

Jiang Rusheng had previously warned Jiang Xuxu to be careful of Lu Chen, so he didn't want to owe Lu Chen a favor and planned to sell the house to pay him back.

During their casual conversation, he inadvertently revealed that Liang Yuan's pregnancy was unstable and that she wanted to go to a large hospital in Beicheng for a checkup.

Who knew Lu Chen would be so enthusiastic, saying that Qingzhou was famous for its doctors, and that he happened to know a well-known head of obstetrics, so they came.

"But don't worry, sister, we haven't accepted any money or gifts from Brother Lu along the way, and we drove here ourselves."

After listening to Jiang Rusheng's story, Jiang Xuxu felt a little relieved.

"From now on, you must tell me about anything that happens at home immediately. I don't want to feel like an unimportant outsider."

Jiang Rusheng leaned on her shoulder as they walked back. "How could I? My sister isn't an outsider. I'll have to rely on her a lot in the future. Just don't find me a nuisance then..."

Back in the ward, the family was as harmonious as ever, and Lu Chen sat to the side, smiling with relief.

In the past, he always felt that Jiang Xuxu lacked personality and was not as wild as Lin Tingran.

It wasn't until they pressured her with prize money and patents that she realized a rabbit really will bite when cornered.

Over the years, Jiang Xuxu's kindness to him has been deeply imprinted in his heart, and no other woman can compare to her.

He loved Jiang Xuxu to the point of madness.

He realized this love a little late, and he hoped it wasn't too late.

He will try his best to win Jiang Xuxu back and will no longer force her to do things she doesn't like.

He believed he could make Jiang Xuxu fall in love with him again!

After leaving the ward, Lu Chen followed her at a distance without saying a word.

After much deliberation, Jiang Xuxu decided to make things clear with him.

"Thank you for helping Rusheng, but that's all. Don't get involved in my family's affairs anymore."

She spoke coldly and indifferently. Lu Chen frowned slightly and took a step closer. Jiang Xuxu immediately took two steps back.

"Xuxu, I just want you to understand that I am truly remorseful, and I will never force you to do things you don't like again."

"Let's not talk about the past anymore," Jiang Xuxu said impatiently.

"Yes, yes, I will show you with my actions that I have truly reformed and will no longer make things difficult for you."

After saying that, he turned and left.

It was raining outside. Jiang Xuxu glanced at the umbrella in the ward and handed it to Lu Chen.

"Consider it a thank you for introducing Rusheng to the doctor."

"Thank you." Lu Chen smiled slightly, opened his umbrella, and walked away happily.

Seeing how sensible he was, Jiang Xuxu suddenly felt a little dazed, as if the gentle and refined gentleman from before had returned.

But she quickly shook her head. "Jiang Xuxu, you wouldn't be thinking of forgiving him just because he's changed a little bit, would you?"

She took a deep breath, turned around, and bumped into the man's hard chest. "Gu... hey..."

Gu Jingshen pulled the person away and led them to a corner of the corridor.

"Jiang Xuxu, have you forgotten the hurt he caused you so quickly?"

Gu Jingshen's eyes were sinister and his gaze was deep and intimidating. Jiang Xuxu tried to break free, but he held her even tighter.

You're hurting me.

Gu Jingshen released his grip, and Jiang Xuxu turned to leave, as she still needed to protect Zhuo Manqing.

Besides, she didn't need to explain to him.

"Where are we going?" Gu Jingshen grabbed her hand from behind.

"Aunt Lin could wake up at any moment, I—"

Gu Jingshen leaned closer, "You haven't answered my question yet."

Jiang Xuxu didn't want to talk about Lu Chen and said impatiently, "What's the difference between you and the second Lu Chen now?"

"You're comparing me to him?"

Gu Jingshen found it laughable, his jealousy deepening. "Jiang Xuxu, are you thinking of forgiving him?"

"It's none of your business. Let go of me, I'm busy."

Why are you acting so strangely out of nowhere?

"You're not allowed to leave until you've explained yourself clearly." Gu Jingshen held onto her stubbornly, like a child begging for candy.

"What forgiveness? I just handed him an umbrella."

"That won't do either!"

This bastard, does he really think he's treating her like his wife?

Jiang Xuxu forcefully shook him off, "Don't be unreasonable! The agreement doesn't say I have to remain chaste for you—"

Gu Jingshen grabbed her waist and lifted her up, kissing and biting her fiercely. He couldn't bear to see Jiang Xuxu smile at other men.

Especially that man is Lu Chen.

At this moment, he was not Gu Jingshen, but the madman Lu Jingyuan.

Jiang Xuxu was kissed to tears and gave up struggling, collapsing into his arms like water.

"Jiang Xuxu..."

Gu Jingshen thought she was faking it, but when he called her name twice without a response, he became a little anxious.

"Xuxu, what's wrong?"

The kiss was too intense, and Jiang Xuxu fainted due to lack of oxygen.

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