Chapter 937: Difficult
"I made some soup and brought some for Lulu too. Professor Sheng can have some if there's any left. You can drink it first before you go pack your things."
Rong Tinglan made a move to follow Shen Lu and the others back to the ward.
"No, no, I've had enough soup these past few days."
Shen Lu quickly refused.
"After eating bland food for three days, I'm planning to go out for hot pot later."
"Let's save this soup for Ruyi."
She was afraid that Rong Tinglan might poison the soup.
Rong Tinglan's smile froze; she hadn't expected Shen Lu to be so disrespectful.
"Ruyi, there's still some here. She can't drink this much by herself. I originally prepared it for the two of you."
Shen Lu politely declined, saying, "I really won't drink."
Rong Tinglan could only look at Sheng Qingyan.
Sheng Qingyan's expression was indifferent: "I won't drink either. Thank you for your kindness, Teacher Rong, but we have other things to do."
Sheng Qingyan lost even the most basic gentlemanly manners in front of Rong Tinglan.
He pulled Shen Lu inside and then closed the door to the ward.
Rong Tinglan was rebuffed and looked very unhappy.
She carried the thermos into Wan Ruyi's ward with a blank expression.
The moment he saw Wan Ruyi, his expression changed to a gentle smile.
"Ruyi, come and have some soup."
"How do you feel today?"
Wan Ruyi: "..." Her expression revealed a faint sense of despair.
Good heavens, she doesn't want to drink the soup anymore either.
No matter what kind of soup it is, you'll get tired of drinking it for three days in a row.
"Sis, can I skip the soup? I'm tired of it."
Wan Ruyi speaks far too directly.
However, her directness can easily put Rong Tinglan in an awkward position.
You can tell just by looking at Rong Tinglan's expression now.
The smile on her face froze again.
"Ruyi, I simmered this soup for three hours today, and I burned my hands. Aren't you going to drink a drop?"
Rong Tinglan started to play the victim.
This would indeed make Wan Ruyi feel guilty.
But she still insisted on not drinking it: "Why don't you send it to my dad? He's very busy every day, and I'm worried that he's not eating properly."
Rong Tinglan did not expect Wan Ruyi to make such a suggestion.
It can be described as a stroke of genius.
The person she most wanted to give the gift to was Sheng Qingyan.
But if my uncle is willing to drink it, it's not out of the question.
"Forget it, don't give it to my dad. He's too busy to see you."
Although Wan Ruyi was telling the truth, Rong Tinglan's complexion grew increasingly worse.
Rong Tinglan really didn't like this cousin. Why did she say such unpleasant things?
But she happens to be Mr. Wan's daughter.
Because of this connection, even if she wasn't his cousin, Rong Tinglan would still treat her very politely.
On the other side, after Shen Lu and Sheng Qingyan returned to their room, Sheng Qingyan explained that he and Rong Tinglan had met in the hospital lobby.
Now that they've met and are at the same destination, Sheng Qingyan can't avoid her even if he wants to.
Moreover, if he deliberately avoids her, Rong Tinglan might continue to pester him.
Sheng Qingyan simply ignored the other person, gave a brief greeting, and entered the elevator.
Sheng Qingyan kept looking at his phone in the elevator. He preferred to grade students' homework on his phone rather than talk to Rong Tinglan.
Fortunately, Rong Tinglan was sensible enough not to force a conversation.
Sheng Qingyan was somewhat surprised; this was truly unprecedented.
However, when Rong Tinglan tried to slip the thermos into their hands, they realized what she was thinking.
Since we'll be talking to him anyway, isn't it a good idea to let Sheng Qingyan lower his guard temporarily in the elevator?
Shen Lu wanted to pat her older cousin on the shoulder: "Luckily, you have a strong will."
"I almost thought I had a sister-in-law after only three days in the hospital."
If this sister-in-law is someone she doesn't like, it will definitely affect her future relationship with Sheng Qingyan.
Unlike Sheng Qingchuan, who was determined to marry into a powerful family, his marriage partner would definitely be someone who understood the bigger picture.
Although they may not be very enthusiastic or get along very well, at least they will be able to maintain a decent level of politeness on the surface.
Moreover, Shen Lu didn't have much contact with her second cousin; she was more familiar with her eldest cousin.
She naturally hoped that her older cousin would find a good wife so that she could have an easier time getting along with him.
It's exhausting to be around someone like Rong Tinglan.
"No." Sheng Qingyan would never be interested in Rong Tinglan.
He disdained Rong Tinglan's attempt to use public opinion to create conflict at school and damage his reputation.
But we won't fall into their trap.
Sheng Qingyan packed up Shen Lu's belongings, and the two of them went to complete the discharge procedures together.
After completing the formalities, Shen Lu and Wan Ruyi exchanged a message and left.
Rong Tinglan thought Shen Lu would come over to say goodbye to Wan Ruyi, and then she would suggest going back to school with Sheng Qingyan and the others.
But she waited until noon, and Sheng Qingyan still hadn't arrived.
Rong Tinglan was very puzzled. She made an excuse to go out, only to find that the ward next door had already been cleaned up.
Sheng Qingyan has actually left!
Rong Tinglan was very unhappy.
This man is so difficult to deal with.
His name was truly well-chosen!
If only I had known then—
Rong Tinglan dug her fingers into the flesh of her palm, leaving a bluish-purple mark.
Shen Lu and Sheng Qingyan returned to the apartment across from the school.
Sheng Qingyan helped her put her things away, and Shen Lu only needed to pick her own figs.
In the few days she was gone, several more figs ripened.
"Qingzhou will be coming over soon."
Sheng Qingyan put away all of Shen Lu's things.
Shen Lu asked in surprise, "Hasn't Third Brother been very busy lately?"
Since the beauty cream she developed was released, its sales have been booming for the past six months.
Shen Lu pushed the acne cream out again.
Luming keeps launching new products, which has earned them a good reputation and high sales, making the entire company very wealthy.
As the company owner, Sheng Qingzhou is indeed very busy.
Fortunately, Chu Li and the others helped him withstand some of the pressure, so no one dared to target his company.
Of course, there's also the Sheng family, a big tree for Sheng Qingzhou to lean on.
Sheng Qingzhou didn't even need to ask; many partners were willing to make things convenient for him.
This is the wealth of the Sheng family.
“He rushed to finish what he was doing the other day so he could go to the hospital to take care of you.”
"I didn't expect you to be discharged from the hospital so quickly."
"Your grandparents are very worried about you. Would you like to come home for dinner tonight?"
Sheng Qingyan respected her sister's opinion.
If she doesn't want to go back, Sheng Qingyan won't force her.
But Shen Lu remembered her grandfather's worries about her, and the constant phone calls from her aunts, so it would be wrong of her not to go back.
"Okay, let's go back tonight. What should we eat for lunch?" Shen Lu's focus was always so unique.
Sheng Qingyan flicked her head: "Didn't you say you wanted to eat hot pot?"
Shen Lu really wanted to eat hot pot. After such a long time, she felt like she had moved into a nunnery and started eating vegetarian food.
“Your third brother took us to his friend’s hot pot restaurant to eat hot pot.”
“His friend owns a shop here.”
Speak of the devil, and he appears; Sheng Qingzhou's call landed on Shen Lu's cell phone.
