After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 273 - 200: Past Events_2

Chapter 273: Chapter 200: Past Events_2

"But she, without any other ability to make money... I was still young, and every time I would hide inside the house, watching those men abuse my mother." Jianlin’s voice trembled, his eyes showing resentment, "I was useless, I couldn’t protect her. I had never seen my father until I was ten years old. I came home from school and saw my mother holding my hand, pointing to the man in front of me, saying this is your father. That man was Gao Chengxiong, that person dressed in a suit, and our utterly destitute home, completely two different worlds."

"My father is a well-known businessman and philanthropist from Beidao, Gao Chengxiong. I also have a younger sister and an older brother. I was brought to the Gao Family and lived a tormented life. In the Gao Family, I was outwardly the second young master of the Gao Family, but in reality, I was looked down upon. Even a servant could casually order me around. My so-called brother, sister, and stepmother, none of them respected me. They treated me like a slave, making me eat leftovers. I only got to see my mother once a week... until now...."

Jianlin’s chest heaved violently, he closed his eyes, tears slowly leaking from the corners. He tried hard, restraining his urge to break down. The air carried the faint fragrance of a woman, like mist, like a breeze carrying the scent of orange blossoms. The woman’s soft hand patted his shoulder, seemingly trying to lend him some strength.

Jianlin hugged Tang Xi.

Tang Xi was momentarily startled, instinctively wanting to reject.

But when she felt the man rest his chin on her shoulder, his body gently trembling as he cried, Tang Xi hesitated for a moment, then softly patted Jianlin’s back to comfort her.

Having lived a life dependent on others from a young age, Tang Xi could very much empathize with him.

Because she had experienced the same.

Since childhood she had been with the Su Family, supposedly the second young lady of the Su Family, but in reality, less than even a servant.

Leftovers, she had eaten them too.

The driver drove Su Mengshu to and from school every day, while she had to struggle with public transportation.

Su Mengshu wore princess dresses every day, dressed beautifully, while Tang Xi could only wear her hand-me-downs.

Even, needing to be her mobile blood bank.

Jianlin’s emotions calmed down. He always maintained a gentle and refined image outwardly, rarely showing his vulnerable side. For the first time, he showed his weak side in front of Tang Xi, and instinctively Jianlin felt a bit apologetic, "Sorry... for telling you so much...."

"Doctor Gao, if you have anything that’s bothering you, you can tell me. I can be your faithful listener, your friend," Tang Xi’s smile was very sincere, as the brilliant morning sunshine at nine fell into Jianlin’s eyes, he smiled bitterly, knowing she rejected him. She didn’t harbor affection for him, only concern as a colleague, but he wanted more; he didn’t want to just be colleagues with Tang Xi.

"Tang Xi, I’ve told you my secrets, I consider you, my best... friend." Jianlin didn’t want to push Tang Xi too far, thus he reluctantly used the word friend.

Tang Xi patted his shoulder, "Doctor Gao, we are good friends. If you ever have any troubles, I will definitely help if I can."

Jianlin felt disappointed, but he knew he could not force things.

"Okay, we are good friends."

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Tang Xi returned to the Emergency Department and apologized to Director Xiao.

Director Xiao said it wasn’t her fault, "That Miss from the Gao Family is like that, the one and only daughter of Gao Chengxiong, treasured as the pearl in his palm. Our hospital receives investment from the Gao Family, so... if you encounter this Miss, it’s best to avoid her."

Tang Xi nodded.

"After you left, that Gao Family miss threw a huge tantrum here. She might come here to cause you problems. I’ll give you a couple of days off, go home and rest," Director Xiao continued.

"I..." Tang Xi didn’t want to take time off, her performance for the month hadn’t been fulfilled yet; taking these days off meant losing two days’ wages. But it was Director Xiao’s arrangement, so Tang Xi could only nod.

Today’s incident with Gao Youhan wasn’t just within the Emergency Department, the entire hospital knows.

Someone took a video and spread it widely online.

The titles were sensationalized to attract views unscrupulously.

#FamousHeiressMedicalDramaAtER#

#GaoFamilyIllegitimateSonInsideStory#

#SonOfGaoGroupSecondYoungMasterAndProstituteMother#

Many netizens commented, as the public holds great interest in such rich family gossip.