Mr. Bo, Madam Is Pregnant!
Chapter 252: Old Friend

Chapter 252: Chapter 252: Old Friend

Jiang Su’s voice actually held some irritation, although in his heart he had long since accepted the fact that sexual orientation is innate and immutable, he had also resigned himself to the reality that his brother would either live alone for life or certainly spend his days with another man.

But being so blatantly set up by Ji Chuanbai still made him feel somewhat annoyed.

It was a contradiction, but indeed, that’s how he felt.

Ji Chuanbai, known for his good temper, likely because his family practiced traditional medicine, valued health maintenance, rarely showed intense emotions, and had a very kind and gentle disposition, so when he detected the irritation in Jiang Su’s voice, without waiting for Jiang Su to speak, Ji Chuanbai apologized first.

"Ah Su, I’m sorry. If you’re not happy with it, just forget it. Don’t be upset. I was just suggesting, mainly because... Fuling quite likes your Ah Li. Sigh... he’s the brother I worry about the most. We’re both older brothers, so please be understanding."

Hearing such good-tempered words from Ji Chuanbai would extinguish even the shortest fuse.

Jiang Su took a deep breath, "It’s fine."

How else to say about the troublesome Ji Family? Surely it was as difficult as it seemed, not only they had no tempers themselves, but they also made it hard for others to show theirs.

"I really can’t persuade him; I’m not sure if my words will be effective," said Jiang Su.

Ji Chuanbai replied, "Just give it a try. As long as we’ve tried, that’s all that matters whether it works out or not."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Su was still somewhat baffled. He raised his hand to pinch the bridge of his nose and let out a long sigh.

His secretary chuckled to the side.

Jiang Su was very helpless. "Do I look for help inquiring, or am I the one being sought to help set up a match..."

It seemed more like the latter.

Either way, he had gotten the information he needed. Not long after, Jiang Su sorted through the details and called Jiang Li.

Jiang Li was waiting on the other end; knowing his brother well, he was sure Jiang Su would inquire on his behalf.

"Brother! How did it go?"

"Su Zhe has indeed returned, because of Su Yukan’s illness. If what you said about Su Lu coming back is true, she probably returned for the same reason," Jiang Su explained.

Jiang Li couldn’t understand, "It doesn’t make sense. She was so schemed against by Su Yukan, logically she wouldn’t be in the mood to visit him in the hospital."

Jiang Su was more laid-back about it, "What if she’s just back to watch the excitement?"

"..." How dark people’s hearts could be, thought Jiang Li, but oddly, it made sense.

Hearing no response from him, Jiang Su thought for a moment and suggested, "If you’re really curious, come to the hospital and have a look."

Jiang Li didn’t say anything.

Jiang Su offered a way out, "At least you can see Su Lu, right? Nobody is forcing you to see Dad."

Jiang Su gave him an easy out, nonchalantly.

"Got it. I’ll come have a look tomorrow," said Jiang Li.

After ending the call, Jiang Su did not phone Ji Chuanbai again but simply sent a WeChat message, "Ah Li will go to the hospital tomorrow."

The reply from Ji Chuanbai was even simpler, an emoji: [OK]

Su Lu was completely unaware of all this; as soon as she returned, she naturally met with Cheng Youran first.

"Let me tell you!" Cheng Youran shoved a big spoonful of Thai pineapple fried rice into her mouth, "I’m seriously freaking starving!"

"Watch your language!" Su Lu glared at her, "There’s a minor present."

The minor, sitting in a child’s high chair across from them, dressed in a little suit, looking like a young noble, was eating the fried rice methodically with a spoon and said upon hearing this, "Don’t worry, I won’t learn from godmother."

Cheng Youran burst out laughing and reached out to tousle Zhao Xiaole’s hair, but he agilely dodged, "No way, can’t mess up the hairstyle."

Cheng Youran laughed even harder, "Let godmother rub it a bit."

Su Lu interjected, "Not with that outfit. He always likes to be meticulous when he’s wearing his little suit. The kid has his own stubborn ways, don’t tease him."

"Oh well," Cheng Youran simply stuffed more fried rice into her mouth, "I’ve been on duty for three days straight! Three whole days! Even though I can shower, eat, and sleep at the hospital, constantly being in a work mindset has really taken its toll. Why did they have to assign me such heavy duties? Isn’t this a personal vendetta? Is it just because I flirted with him once?"

"Are you talking about that new director you mentioned last time?" Su Lu glanced at her, "The one you saw and immediately called ’a pretty boy from some medical school here for an internship’?"

Cheng Youran nodded her head in misery, "Just for that one comment, he holds a grudge until now! Besides, wasn’t my teasing also because he’s handsome?!"

"So it’s not possible that he assigned you heavy work because he found you cute?" Su Lu said laughingly.

"Su Xiaolu!" Cheng Youran glared at her, but Su Lu started laughing, placing a grilled chicken wing into her bowl, "Alright, alright. Eat up, eat up. You need strength for the next round of intense work."

Hearing this, the child sitting opposite, who had been seriously eating and not interrupting the adults’ conversation, looked up with his bright eyes, "Ah? So godmother won’t play with me?"

Zhao Xiaole wasn’t aware of all these matters, nor did he know their trip back had any other purpose. Neither Su Lu nor Su Zhe would tell him anything too distressing.

All Zhao Xiaole knew was that he was here to spend the summer vacation. His mom and uncles had brought him to Feng City for the holidays, with plans to have fun at the large Ocean Park with its water park and amusement attractions.

Since his birth, Cheng Youran had been fond of him, busy with work but never too busy to video chat with him or fly to Beijing to see him, always bringing gifts.

So knowing they were coming to Feng City, Zhao Xiaole naturally assumed Cheng Youran would definitely spend time with him.

Cheng Youran couldn’t bear the hopeful look in a child’s eyes, as those eyes could make anyone unwilling to disappoint.

Cheng Youran gritted her teeth, "Of course, I’ll accompany! How could I not accompany Xiao Le!"

Su Lu murmured, "Are you sure you can handle it? Don’t overdo it."

Gritting her teeth, Cheng Youran declared, "I’ll take a leave! Otherwise, I quit! I’ll go home and sell sweet potatoes!"

After dinner, Cheng Youran slumped in the passenger seat of Su Lu’s car, while Zhao Xiaole sat in his car seat in the back, intently playing with a Rubik’s Cube.

Then Cheng Youran quietly said to Su Lu, "I didn’t expect you to come back with us. Weren’t you... not planning to return?"

Su Lu pondered for a moment, "It’s not so absolute. I did leave quite decisively at that time, but afterward, I was busy raising Zhao Xiaole and didn’t have much time. Now that I’m here, well, I’m here. There’s no other meaning to it. I haven’t thought too much about it, and you shouldn’t worry either."