Beg Me to Remarry
Chapter 396: Enemy Not Friend

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Enemy Not Friend

Bai Wei’s beautiful face was filled with rage, like a little dinosaur on the verge of explosion. Just as she was about to speak, Luo Qinghe cut in first, "Xia Ning, I need to remind you now, please speak politely to my girlfriend. Nobody wanted He Xing to be in an accident, but his fatigued driving wasn’t caused by Bai Wei. It was because of someone who took care of your father last night. Bai Wei just didn’t notice anything wrong with He Xing this morning. How is it her fault?"

His words fell with a weight that further quieted the already silent area outside the Emergency Room. Xia Ning’s face turned the ugliest shade among them. Her eyes darted around, seeking an ally, but unfortunately, no one even gave her an encouraging glance.

So much so that when Xia Ning wanted to retort to Luo Qinghe, she had no idea how, and she dared not do so.

Moreover, Xia Ning couldn’t understand why Luo Qinghe, who clearly had been defending her just moments before, was now defending Bai Wei.

Bai Wei, equally puzzled, however, was far from grateful for being defended. She huffed angrily with increasing fury, "Luo Qinghe, what are you trying to do now? Play both sides? I don’t know if others appreciate it, but I certainly do not."

Luo Qinghe’s face tensed, and he said coldly, "I don’t care whether you appreciate it or not. I am only doing what I think should be done."

Bai Wei had initially thought Luo Qinghe was defending her because of an impulsive outburst, a fit of anger from treating her like a spoiled little daughter, secretly hoping he would coax her again. But to her disappointment, he didn’t; he still spoke to Bai Wei with that expression as if the whole world owed him millions.

Holding back her rage was no longer an option for her as she nodded sharply, "Fine, very well, Luo Qinghe, that’s just great. From today on, whatever you do has nothing to do with me, and whatever I do has nothing to do with you. Don’t try to dictate terms to me anymore."

Everyone knew that this was merely a lovers’ quarrel. They also knew that this situation didn’t require mediation; trying to calm them would only make them argue more fiercely.

But there was Xia Ning, who never missed a chance to stir the pot. She stood by Luo Qinghe like a dependent little bird, siding with Bai Wei one second and urging Luo Qinghe to give in to Bai Wei the next. Yet every word she uttered only fanned the flames, escalating the fight between Luo Qinghe and Bai Wei.

Old Mr. He had been communicating with Mr. Zhou and hadn’t paid much attention to Bai Wei’s situation. As the argument grew fiercer, Old Mr. He eventually couldn’t help but speak up, "What are you two quarreling about? What’s there to quarrel over? Don’t you know ’A family’s joy is a foe’s joy’?"

These few words were like a brilliant stroke, not only successfully stopping Luo Qinghe and Bai Wei’s quarrel but also diverting their attention to Xia Ning.

Under the complex gazes of the others, the blush on Xia Ning’s face grew more intense. She coughed awkwardly, unnaturally saying, "I... I also think you shouldn’t quarrel, you... you..."

She stammered on endlessly, with nobody paying attention to what she said.

However, Luo Qinghe and Bai Wei glanced at each other, their faces reddening. They didn’t say much more, clearly indicating that much of the distance between them had vanished.

Old Mr. He’s eyes, though cloudy but still sharp, rested on Xia Ning, saying meaningfully, "I believe those who truly wish well for He Xing are now hoping that he recovers quickly. As for whose fault the car accident was, in my view, it’s his own fault. Knowing he hadn’t slept well, he should have gotten a driver. I don’t blame anyone."

This was as good as a slap in Xia Ning’s face, her complexion turning from red to purple and finally a pale white.

Just as she was about to respond, Liang Tao’s voice rang out, "The surgery is over!"

When Xia Ning turned to look, Bai Wei and Old Mr. He were already heading towards the Operating Room’s door, and no matter how fast she ran, she was always one step behind.

The Doctor, standing at the doorway while removing his mask, asked, "Who is the patient’s family member?"

Bai Wei, quick to respond like a primary school student, raised her hand, "Me, I am the patient’s cousin." Pointing at Old Mr. He, she added, "And this is the patient’s grandfather."

"Mm-hmm, you two come with me, the rest wait outside." The Doctor nodded, then turned back towards the Emergency Room.

Bai Wei hurriedly supported Old Mr. He to follow, and despite the rush, she didn’t forget to turn back and flash Xia Ning a victorious smile.

In the blink of an eye, only Xia Ning, Luo Qinghe, Liang Tao, and Mr. Zhou remained outside the Operating Room.

Xia Ning, unable to see He Xing at first, felt embarrassed and indignant. In her heart, she believed her relationship with He Xing to be much closer than Bai Wei’s. Now Bai Wei could brazenly go inside, while she was left standing at the door, how could she not be angry?

Her gaze swept over the three men in front of her, eventually settling on Luo Qinghe. After all, deep down, she felt that Mr. Zhou, the servant, and Liang Tao, the assistant, weren’t worth considering.

"Mr. Luo, don’t you think the doctors nowadays are so disappointing? They don’t say a word, at least they should tell us how the surgery went, right?"

"Why should they tell a non-relative like you?" Luo Qinghe was blunt in his reply, not even glancing at Xia Ning. He said this and turned to sit down on a bench nearby, adopting a stance of disinterest.

Of course, this was not the answer Xia Ning wanted. She had hoped to stoke the fire again, preferably making Luo Qinghe very displeased with Bai Wei, but given Luo Qinghe’s attitude, it was unlikely that Xia Ning’s intention would be fulfilled.

...

In M Country, the plane landed at the scheduled time, the journey having been as smooth as it possibly could be, without a single hitch.

Fu Han’s sudden angina had not reoccurred, but following her heart pain, in the ensuing hours, she didn’t close her eyes for a moment. Every time she did, she would see He Xing covered in blood running towards her.

From disembarking the plane to leaving the airport, Fu Han was completely preoccupied, unaware that Ji Liangchuan had been following her the whole time.

Fu Xingbo’s driver had been waiting outside early, and as they approached the business van, Fu Xingbo politely said, "Mr. Ji, may I ask where you are staying? If you have time, we can come to visit."

Ji Liangchuan glanced at the distracted Fu Han, his smile deepening, his peach blossom eyes all the more striking, "Uncle, I must confess, I am accustomed to living free of restraints, just going wherever my luggage takes me. I haven’t booked a hotel yet, any recommendations?"