ACBNHTS Chapter 18

Chapter 18: I’m Quite Caring Towards My Classmates

Sheng Yiguang took Sheng Tong to the hospital early in the morning.

He ran into Aunt Tao just as he was leaving.

When Aunt Tao heard they were going to the hospital for a consultation, she insisted on going with them.

On the way to the hospital, Sheng Yiguang felt uneasy.

Since breaking up with Pei Du, they hadn’t been in contact, and their relationship had reached rock bottom.

It was like going back four years.

Sheng Yiguang wasn’t sure if Pei Du would cancel the consultation in a fit of pique.

When they arrived at the hospital, Sheng Yiguang asked at the information desk and learned that it hadn’t been cancelled.

Not only that, Sheng Yiguang and Sheng Tong received comprehensive care.

When Sheng Tong was undergoing examination, the nurse spoke softly and soothed his emotions. Even Sheng Yiguang, who was waiting outside for the results, had someone to accompany him, explaining the examination items and comforting him from a professional perspective.

As soon as the examination was completed, someone brought breakfast.

When the examination results came out, seven or eight experts in white coats worked together to develop a surgical plan, answering all questions with great patience.

As for the surgery fee, Pei Du had already paid it when he assembled the medical team.

Sheng Yiguang’s heart felt like it was being weighed down by a large stone, heavy and uncomfortable.

When leaving, Sheng Yiguang paused, waited for Aunt Tao to take Tongtong out of the office, and asked the doctor.

“Besides us, has anyone else come or called to inquire about today’s consultation?”

“No.”

Sheng Yiguang’s fingers tightened slightly.

This time, it really was as he wished.

“Thank you.”

Sheng Yiguang followed Aunt Tao and Sheng Tong into the elevator, took out his phone and clicked on Pei Du’s WeChat profile picture.

The chat was still at the point where Pei Du had told him he would find a doctor for Sheng Tong.

The last conversation was

——【Happy?】

——【Happy】

Sheng Yiguang recalled the days after his parents divorced when he lived with his grandparents.

No one cared whether he was happy or not.

All the relatives told him earnestly that his grandparents were old and it wasn’t easy for them to raise him.

He had to be sensible.

He had to be filial.

He had to study hard.

He had to not cause trouble.

Sheng Yiguang’s personality became softer and softer.

If there was one less bottle of drink during the holidays, his grandparents would say, “It’s okay if Xiaoguang doesn’t drink it, right?” If there wasn’t enough room at the table, his grandparents would say, “Xiaoguang doesn’t need to sit, he can eat in the kitchen.”

His clothes were always a size too big, hanging loosely on his body.

Because, “Buying them bigger means they’ll last longer, and our Xiaoguang isn’t picky.”

Sheng Yiguang looked cold, but some people at school knew he had a good temper.

When the class uniformly ordered “The Old Man and the Sea,” one of the books had a damaged spine and a deep crease on the cover.

The student distributing the books was a little embarrassed, “Sheng Yiguang, no one wants this one, can I give it to you?”

Sheng Yiguang nodded.

The student breathed a sigh of relief and left.

Sheng Yiguang stroked the cover, trying to smooth out the crease a little.

Pei Du saw it, handed him his copy, and took away the creased one, looking impatient, “Sheng Yiguang, if you don’t like it, say so.”

“It’s not that I don’t like it, I’m okay with anything.”

Pei Du stared at him for a while, and asked, “Then are you happy to get an unblemished one?”

Sheng Yiguang’s heart trembled slightly, like a pool of stagnant water being stirred to life.

The young man’s features were clear and vivid in an instant.

Sheng Yiguang stroked the new cover, a secret joy in his heart.

He nodded, “Yes.”

Not for the book.

But because someone cared.

…

Sheng Yiguang lowered his eyes, his thoughts pulling away from the memories.

He looked at the two messages and murmured softly.

“Pei Du, I’m not happy.”

–

Sheng Tong’s surgery was scheduled for five days later.

Sheng Yiguang had to take care of Sheng Tong. In order not to delay the project’s progress, Sheng Yiguang asked the manager to withdraw from the project team.

The manager didn’t approve it.

“The higher-ups aren’t satisfied with the planned promoter and want to replace them, the pressure is on the marketing department, we’re not that busy here, it wouldn’t be worth it for you to quit at this time.”

Sheng Yiguang was a little surprised, “Is General Manager Pei not satisfied?”

“I don’t know about that.”

Sheng Yiguang’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he didn’t ask any more questions.

Five days later, Sheng Tong’s surgery was very successful.

He just needed to be hospitalized for observation for a week.

Pei Du had already paid for this part of the expenses as well.

Sheng Yiguang looked at the bill.

The bill covered consultation, surgery, hospitalization, and three courses of medication, adding up to a number that made Sheng Yiguang gasp.

No one told him that this money was lent to him by Pei Du and needed to be repaid.

They only said, “General Manager Pei has paid.”

Sheng Yiguang remembered when Zhang Yang soiled Pei Du’s suit, Pei Du calculated it clearly, item by item.

He also said, “I have money, not a disease.”

But now…

Sheng Yiguang had the feeling that he threw mud at Pei Du, and Pei Du used it to grow lotus flowers and then gave the lotus flowers to him.

His heart felt very uncomfortable.

Sheng Tong needed to be observed in the hospital for a period of time after the surgery to see how well he recovered. If he recovered well, he could be transferred home.

Sheng Yiguang waited until his condition stabilized a little before returning to the company to continue working. As soon as he arrived at the company, he heard the company employees gossiping together.

“It was right at the entrance of the company building, so scary.”

“I heard that Chuanghe was in chaos before, but I didn’t expect it to be this chaotic.”

Chuanghe Wanxiang is the headquarters of the Pei family.

Sheng Yiguang immediately stopped in his tracks, “What happened to Chuanghe?”

“Don’t you know? The crown prince of Chuanghe was stabbed at the entrance of the company building. The company is about to send a representative to the hospital to visit him.”

Sheng Yiguang’s brain went blank, his heart suddenly emptied, and then slammed down.

He stood there in a daze, in his vision, a colleague waved a hand in front of his eyes, his lips opening and closing, probably saying something.

But he couldn’t hear.

Calm down, calm down, calm down!

Sheng Yiguang took a step back, took a deep breath, and let his emotions cool down a little.

“I’m fine.”

“Sheng Yiguang must be frightened, right? This is quite scary, this crown prince is not easy to be.”

“I heard that he was only halfway home, who can convince him, it is estimated that the old man would have chosen his successor if it was later.”

“That’s right…”

Sheng Yiguang was panicking and his hands were shaking. He asked for the hospital’s location and rushed to the hospital without saying a word to anyone.

The corridor was full of people who came to visit, all of them were blocked outside the door.

The secretary was surrounded by many people.

Sheng Yiguang couldn’t squeeze in at all, he could only look at him anxiously, hoping that he would see him soon! Hurry up and see him!

As if there was a telepathic connection.

The secretary’s gaze swept over and stopped on him, smiling faintly.

“Mr. Sheng.”

The people surrounding the secretary turned their heads to look at Sheng Yiguang.

Who is it?

General Manager Pei’s secretary actually took the initiative to say hello?

Sheng Yiguang immediately stepped forward, picking out the most concerning question.

“How is he?”

“It’s not convenient to say.”

Sheng Yiguang’s breathing stopped for a moment, his heart was even more flustered, his eyes were a little hot, “Is he awake?”

“He’s awake.”

“Then can I go in?”

“Please wait a moment, I’ll ask for instructions.”

The secretary opened the door and entered the room.

Inside the room, Pei Du was wearing a hospital gown, his face pale, even his lips were white.

He looked weak.

But he was lying halfway on the bed playing with his phone, looking lazy and casual, the ward was turned into a five-star hotel by him, there was no sign of being seriously injured.

“General Manager Pei.”

Pei Du didn’t even raise his head, “How many people are outside?”

“All the companies have sent people over.”

“No wonder it’s so noisy.”

“Mr. Sheng is here too.”

Pei Du slowly raised his eyes.

The secretary asked, “Should I let him in?”

Pei Du lowered his eyes again, and after a while, he put down his phone.

“Let him in.”

“Should I tell him the truth?”

Pei Du was acting.

At noon today, he walked out of the building, and someone rushed out behind him, wielding a knife at him.

Pei Du heard him shout, “Profiteer! Give me back my hard-earned money!” He was distracted and got slashed.

Pei Du didn’t have any cases of wage arrears under his command.

Those old fogeys who opposed him did.

It was clear that they were trying to shift the blame onto him.

After the perpetrator was subdued, Pei Du decisively covered his wound and fell to the ground.

He let a group of people carry him into the car and sent him to the hospital in a chaotic panic. He also released the news and allowed visitors. A group of people who wanted to curry favor immediately “kissed” him.

The Pei Du the outside world thought they knew: seriously injured and weak.

The actual Pei Du: The only cut has already healed.

What Pei Du wanted to do was to make the matter big.

Turn the diverted disaster into a great flood that would engulf everyone.

Let everyone see what crazy things that group of old fogeys (crossed out) idiots did with their brains that couldn’t handle nourishment.

Pei Du didn’t want Sheng Yiguang to know about the Pei family’s infighting.

“Tell him what for?”

“Mr. Sheng looks like he’s about to cry.”

The corners of Pei Du’s mouth slowly turned up, but quickly straightened again, saying in a rather irritating manner, “Then will he rush at me and cry when he comes in?”

“…Probably not.”

“By the way, when will I be discharged from the hospital?”

“Tomorrow. You said you want to go to work with injuries and tear through the board of directors.”

Pei Du sank into the soft bed, and said casually, “Don’t rush, extend the room fee for three days. I’m in a good mood today and I’m happy to let those old fogeys live a few more days. Tell the people outside to leave.”

“Yes.”

The secretary opened the door, and closed the door.

Then opened the door, closed the door, Sheng Yiguang walked in.

Eyes met.

Both sides looked calm.

Pei Du cursed the secretary inwardly, where did “about to cry” come from.

He took the lead in shifting his gaze, moved a little, and “hissed.” Seeing Sheng Yiguang approaching, he slowly turned his head to the window again.

“What are you here for?”

“I’m here to see you.” He paused, and added, “On behalf of the company.”

“You didn’t bring a gift?”

“…”

Sheng Yiguang was silent for a moment and asked, “Who hurt you?”

“You wouldn’t know even if I told you. It has something to do with the company’s affairs.”

Seeing that he didn’t want to say, Sheng Yiguang didn’t pursue it further. But Pei Du didn’t look good, he didn’t want to leave, so he took the initiative to ask.

“Do you want to drink water?”

“Yes.”

Sheng Yiguang took a glass of water, inserted a straw, and handed it to his mouth.

Pei Du looked at the straw, then slowly raised his eyes to look at him, his eyes a little cold, “Don’t be so doting, I’ll misunderstand, classmate.”

Sheng Yiguang pursed his lips, not wanting him to think too much, but unable to help but care about him, so he said, “I’m quite caring towards my classmates.”

Pei Du laughed in anger.