Mr. Bo, Madam Is Pregnant!
Chapter 177 Switching People

Chapter 177: Chapter 177 Switching People

Though it had only been a few days, Shen Xun spent a lot of money to find out quite a bit.

Even some things were hardly secrets.

For instance, Su Lu’s marriage to Gu Xin was essentially a sale by her adoptive father.

This alone infuriated Shen Xun beyond measure.

The only thing that brought Shen Xun a bit of comfort was the existence of Su Zhe.

He knew Su Zhe treated Su Lu well when he saw him at the hospital that day, or else he wouldn’t have donated so much blood to her that he could hardly stand, yet still mustered the strength to negotiate with him.

His many concerns were actually all for the sake of preventing any harm to Su Lu.

Moreover, from the information Shen Xun gathered, he learned that although Su Yukan was no good, Su Zhe had never been complicit with him. In fact, he had drawn a clear line early on, virtually severing the father-son relationship.

And after Su Zhe returned to Feng City, he dealt numerous blows to Su Yukan’s business ventures, showing no mercy due to their blood relations, and truly becoming a Feng City version of Jing Su.

Dean Li did not speak obsequiously or try to curry favor because of the support they provided from mother and son.

He always spoke sensibly.

"Su Lu, because of emotional barriers, even though she’s become more normal over time, still is different in the end. She finds it hard to establish complete and intimate trust. Long enough with her, and you’ll notice that she always keeps a distance from people and things."

"She has her own definition of intimate relationships. It’s like there’s a membrane around her, and that layer of membrane is what separates her from others in a vague way. Very few people can get inside this layer, but once someone is let in by her, it’s very difficult for them to be peeled away. My advice is not to put too much pressure on her, it’s best to progress gradually."

One could tell that Dean Li took Su Lu’s perspective into account, and it was for this reason that he refrained from mentioning her. He didn’t want unconscious bias in his words to pressure her or to influence her judgment.

Leaving the welfare institution.

After getting into the car, Zhao Ying started crying again.

She had rarely felt so vulnerable, having held her own in business for so many years. She was no longer the pitiful woman who, for the sake of her child, had to endure Shen Jiming’s dalliances and could only cry in silence.

But even as a powerful businesswoman for many years, upon hearing about her daughter’s affairs, her past wounds were brutally reopened. Those wounds had never fully healed; they’d simply become familiar aches over time.

"There, there," Shen Xun embraced his mother, "don’t cry anymore. That’s why I dared not rashly tell you, only when everything was confirmed could I dare to let you know."

"Wuu wuu..." Zhao Ying sobbed, punching him lightly, "You little rascal! Why couldn’t you have told me sooner?"

Of course, she thought it was too late, even a quarter of an hour was too late, even one minute was too late.

"Alright, alright, it’s my fault. Please, don’t cry anymore," Shen Xun sighed helplessly, "So, what do you plan to do now? Are we going to tell her directly? Or should we wait? You heard what Dean Li said, Qianqian, she...is in a situation like this, and she’s also in a special condition recently, not in good health."

Zhao Ying sniffled, smearing her tears and mucus on her son’s clothes and looked significantly more serious. It was then that she didn’t seem like a vulnerable mother but a formidable businesswoman on the market.

"I can’t just sit by and do nothing," Zhao Ying pondered for a moment, then instructed Shen Xun, "Go and do it this way..."

...

Su Lu felt she could be discharged, but both Su Zhe and Cheng Youran were worried and unanimously agreed that she should stay in the hospital for a few more days.

Cheng Youran said, "Wouldn’t it be better for you to rest some more? In the hospital, I come to see you now and then, and you have a caregiver looking after you. If you go home, who will take care of you?"

Su Lu: "But..."

Su Zhe: "There’s no ’but’ about it. Anyway, Qiao Li is handling your company’s matters; it won’t crumble. If there’s something that really needs your personal attention, just have Qiao Li or Xu Ning bring it over."

"Alright then..." Su Lu nodded.

Since Cheng Youran and Su Zhe both felt this way, Su Lu didn’t insist on being stubborn and making them worry. After all, it didn’t matter where she stayed; the hospital was peaceful.

Now that she obediently agreed, Cheng Youran and Su Zhe were relieved and, after spending some time with her, left.

When Sister Chen came in, the expression on her face was apologetic.

"Miss Su, I’m sorry..."

"Hmm? Sister Chen, what’s wrong?" Su Lu asked, puzzled.

Sister Chen wrung her hands, her expression even more apologetic, "Here’s the thing, there’s an urgent matter at home. I need to go back to my hometown in the countryside, so I might not be able to continue taking care of you. But don’t worry, another colleague of mine will take over."

"I see..." Although Su Lu felt Sister Chen had been taking good care of her and was somewhat uncomfortable with the change, she couldn’t possibly be unaccommodating when someone had an emergency at home. "It’s okay, you should attend to your matter first."

As Su Lu spoke, she reached into the drawer beside her and pulled out an envelope containing a stack of money she had prepared earlier, planning to give it to Sister Chen on the day she was discharged. It was not the salary, as Su Zhe had paid that already.

This was a token of gratitude that Su Lu had prepared for Sister Chen’s hard work.

"Sister Chen, please take this. Thank you for taking such good care of me these past days, you did a great job, and I owe you a lot." Su Lu said.

With those words, Sister Chen, who already felt quite regretful, felt even more apologetic and kept apologizing, "I’m really sorry, Miss Su. I’m in a difficult situation; otherwise, I’d definitely continue to take care of you..."

"It’s alright, really, no need to be so formal." Su Lu smiled and then asked, "When will your colleague arrive?"

"Soon, she should be here in a little while," Sister Chen replied, "I’ll wait until she arrives before I leave."

"You have matters to attend to at home, so go ahead, it’s fine," Su Lu said.

Sister Chen didn’t leave immediately. She waited in the ward until her replacement arrived before bidding farewell to Su Lu.

Su Lu greeted her new caregiver, "Hello, I’ll be in your care from now on. My surname is Su, just call me Xiao Su."

Even in the same light blue caregiver uniform, this middle-aged woman felt entirely different from Sister Chen. Sister Chen came across as more robust, but this middle-aged woman seemed very efficient, even though her expression was so gentle.

But temperament, that sort of thing, is ingrained deep within a person.

Her voice was somewhat hoarse, with a nasal quality to it, not like a natural tone but as if she had caught a cold or had been crying.

Moreover, her gaze was too direct, staring straight at Su Lu, "Hello, my surname is Zhao, you... you can call me Aunt Zhao."