Mr. Bo, Madam Is Pregnant!
Chapter 366: Prioritizing Romance Over Friendship

Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Prioritizing Romance Over Friendship

"Don’t fuss over it," Bo Jingshen told her, stopping her from leaving. "There’s still the discharge procedure to handle. I came in and took care of it, so I’ll go."

Su Lu glanced at his leg.

Receiving her gaze, Bo Jingshen smiled, "Don’t worry, I’ll walk slowly."

"Then be careful yourself," Su Lu said.

After Bo Jingshen left the hospital room, Su Lu sat down in the chair next to Jiang Li.

Jiang Li turned his head toward Su Lu. "Have you forgiven him?"

Su Lu smiled a little. "Forgiving or not... He and I have a child together, so we’re bound to have ties for life. It’s not urgent; we’ll just see how things go."

"You’re too soft-hearted," sighed Jiang Li.

Su Lu helplessly smiled. "Whose friend are you really?"

"I’m your friend too, of course," Jiang Li raised his eyebrows, "When he bullied you back then, I truly thought he was no good."

"Thank you," Su Lu said.

The smile on Jiang Li’s face was actually somewhat strained, and Su Lu could see that.

"Ah Li, are you okay?" she asked again.

The usually cheerful man lowered his eyes and shook his head lightly. "Su Lu, I’m really not okay. I can’t think of a way out."

"Bo Jingshen sends flowers; I send flowers too. Bo Jingshen uses the pity play; I use the pity play too. But it’s useless." Jiang Li’s voice was low, gradually becoming hoarser. "You and Bo Jingshen were separated for five years, whereas he and I essentially saw each other every day during these five years. But it’s useless... He just doesn’t want me anymore."

Su Lu thought, maybe it’s not entirely useless.

At least, when she was heading upstairs and saw that fleeting, tall, thin figure in the smoking area by the corridor, it didn’t seem like a completely useless effort.

As long as it’s not utter hate, as long as it’s not complete indifference.

No one can remain indifferent when someone they care about is in danger or hurt.

Su Lu thought she could, but she couldn’t. It wasn’t that she couldn’t remain indifferent to Bo Jingshen; it was that she couldn’t completely stop caring about him.

Su Lu looked at Jiang Li, who indeed looked quite pitiful, and she felt sorry for him.

"Why not take better care of yourself? Hmm?" Su Lu said to Jiang Li, "After all, even though it is upsetting for me to see Bo Jingshen limping, I also get angry. He’s a grown man but can’t even take care of himself, so what good is he?"

Jiang Li smiled at that, "Yeah, I understand."

Su Lu pondered and then earnestly added, "And I must say, in some ways, you and Bo Jingshen are different. So many people care about you. Whether you like it or not, whether you think your parents’ way is reasonable or not, I’m a mother myself, so I understand: the concern parents have for their children, whether strict or gentle, stems from the same place."

"And I have a brother, so I can also understand the mutual concern among siblings. You and Ying Xi are different. He’s alone, so when he shielded you from the acid that time, getting badly injured and even risking his career and dreams, no one came to confront you because they felt sorry for him."

"But you have parents, and a brother who loves you. Isn’t it worrying that someone might come to Ying Xi because of their sympathy for you?"

Jiang Li was struck by Su Lu’s words, suddenly stunned, then his brows furrowed sharply.

When Bo Jingshen returned, he was holding several documents in his hand. "Alright, let’s go."

Jiang Li noticed something off in his expression and looked at Su Lu with some puzzlement, mouthing, "What’s wrong with him?"

Su Lu smiled, shrugged her shoulders lightly, and said nothing.

"It’s still early, I’ll drop him off and then go eat with you," Bo Jingshen said. "I’ve reserved a spot; I just had my secretary change the time for us, it’ll be perfect."

Su Lu had no objections and glanced at Jiang Li, "Are you coming with us, Ah Li? You haven’t eaten yet, right?"

"Yeah," Jiang Li gave Bo Jingshen a look and said word by word, "I want to go and eat with you guys."

Bo Jingshen’s expression stiffened, and Jiang Li had long realized that he was someone who prioritized love over friendships, so he insisted on going.

Su Lu didn’t mind; she borrowed a wheelchair for Jiang Li, and the three of them headed out to eat together.

When they arrived at the place Bo Jingshen had reserved, Jiang Li realized that Bo Jingshen had actually planned to send him home and then have dinner alone with Su Lu!

Because upon arriving at the restaurant Bo Jingshen had chosen, it turned out he had booked a damn lover’s seat!

And obviously, Bo Jingshen had instructed them in advance, as there were beautiful champagne and roses on the table! Even the napkins were folded into the damn shape of roses!

There were also two stuffed bear toys on the table, one dressed in a suit and tie, the other in a lovely dress.

So even the waiter was taken aback to see them as a group of three?

"This... this..." The person who came to greet them was even the head waiter, who reacted quickly and immediately said, "Then... let’s add another chair, how does that sound?"

Bo Jingshen nodded.

Seeing the arrangement of the lover’s seats, Su Lu couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Jiang Li snorted softly from the side, "Look at him, all prioritizing love over friends."

Despite that, because the food at the restaurant was really good, the three of them were quite satisfied with the meal.

After eating, Su Lu drove with Bo Jingshen to take Jiang Li back.

Jiang Li lived in a residential area along the riverbank’s scenic belt, which in recent years, he had spent more time living at Ying Xi’s place; his own house was often vacant and hardly lived in.

Since Jiang Li was injured and it was inconvenient, Su Lu and Bo Jingshen helped him up the stairs.

The top-floor duplex, facing the river, offered an extraordinary view. The full-length windows faced the river view, which at that moment lit up with dazzling light bands.

It was stunningly beautiful and only highlighted the stark emptiness of the home.

"It’s okay, you guys can go," Jiang Li said. "I can manage by myself, no worries."

"Yeah, just be careful and take good care of your injury. Contact us anytime if you need help," Su Lu said.

Before leaving, Jiang Li quietly stopped Bo Jingshen, "Brother Shen."

"Hmm?"

"Please... take care of Xiao Xi for me," Jiang Li said.

Bo Jingshen raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"

"Oh, this incident will get my brother annoyed, and who knows, he might take it out on him," Jiang Li frowned. "And my dad, he’s done this kind of thing before; when he can’t deal with me, he targets Ying Heng. So, please look after Xiao Xi for me, I’m asking you a favor."