Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 286 - 255 Frank advice is often unpalatable (1 more update)_1

Chapter 286: 255 Frank advice is often unpalatable (1 more update)_1

When the dinner party ended, Su Yangming had drunk alcohol, but with his older brother and brothers-in-law shouldering the drinks for him, he wasn’t drunk at all. When it came to settling the bill at the restaurant, his mind was completely clear.

By the time Su Yangming was settling the bill, Tang Su and the others were all sitting on the soft chairs in the lobby waiting.

At the counter, besides Su Yangming, the Ye couple was also there.

Wen Ai glanced sideways and saw Tang Su standing together with Lu Han. Wen Ai didn’t want to start trouble originally, but thinking that her son was still lying in the hospital bed because of Lu Han and Tang Su, and here they were, swaggering through the streets, all smiles and cheerfulness, her heart as a mother couldn’t help but feel an uncontrollable sting.

Her husband had already said that at such a critical moment, it was better to do less than to meddle. Once everything was settled, would they not have the chance to make it up later on?

Wen Ai naturally understood this reasoning.

That’s why she had endured and kept silent to this extent.

Out of sight, out of mind.

But now, seeing Tang Su smiling radiantly with another man, she still felt that Ye Sichen deserved better.

Especially Lu Han, was he not just a small-town doctor who, thanks to knowing some people in Beijing, dared to act so recklessly? Did he think their country’s laws were just for show?

"I see Tang Su and her parents there, Old Ye, I’m going to say hello," Wen Ai said to her husband.

Ye’s father turned and glanced over. As the leader of a city, he carried himself with great dignity—after all, it had been his wife who had handled the negotiations with Tang Su’s family.

He had felt that unless Tang Su and Ye Sichen actually held their wedding, there really was no need for him to be too closely involved with the Tang family.

So, everything was managed by Wen Ai, and indeed, he was very busy with public affairs and did not have the leisure or effort to deal with these unrelated people.

"Hmm, I’ll head back to our private room first," Ye’s father told Wen Ai before walking away.

"Tang Su, Doctor Su, what a coincidence," Wen Ai took the initiative to greet Tang Su and Su Ruoan as the mother and daughter were not far apart.

"Auntie," Tang Su politely called out to Wen Ai, composed, unpretentious, and certainly not guilty.

"Madam Ye, did you also come to Beijing to visit relatives?" Su Ruoan was unaware of the incident where Ye Sichen was hospitalized by Lu Han; neither Tang Feng nor Tang Su had told their parents about this, so Su Ruoan had a clear conscience when facing Wen Ai.

"We came to gather with a few friends of Old Ye, and also because of Sichen’s work," Wen Ai looked at the mother and daughter as if she knew nothing about the fact that Ye Sichen had been sent to the hospital by Lu Han.

She didn’t say it outright.

After finishing speaking with Su Ruoan, Wen Ai turned to Lu Han, "Doctor Lu, you’re pursuing Tang Su so fervently, chasing her all the way from Hua City to Beijing."

"My home is also in Beijing, I came back to visit family," Lu Han responded.

"It turns out we all have such fate," Wen Ai was actually surprised; she really hadn’t expected Lu Han’s home to be here, which explained why he could make connections with such distinguished figures in Beijing.

But what of it? Even if Lu Han had influential friends like Ouyang Chen in Beijing, the Ye Family could also make connections with people even more powerful than Ouyang Chen.

Just wait, when the time comes, she would slowly settle this account with them.

"Alright then, I won’t disturb you anymore. We have not finished over there, we’re going back inside first."

"Alright."

"By the way, Tang Su, previously when Ye Sichen impulsively slapped you, you labeled him as having the potential for domestic violence. I just don’t know how you and your daughter view someone using a wine bottle to hit people. Tang Su, do take care of yourself."

"Thank you, Auntie," Tang Su’s face showed a fleeting hint of emotion, but it lasted only a second before she relaxed.

Wen Ai, however, hadn’t expected that Tang Su, so young, would be so capable of controlling her emotions. She looked at Su Ruoan, who appeared even more indifferent.

She really was at a loss with this mother and daughter.

Some things, she simply couldn’t blurt out in their presence right now, especially not Lu Han’s actions. Not only was it inappropriate for today’s gathering, but it also wasn’t the right time to confront Tang Su and her daughter with her anger.

She had no choice but to hold this anger in for now.

After Su Yangming paid the bill, considering everyone was advanced in age and had families, plus the cold weather, the originally planned second event was abruptly canceled.

Su Yangming also agreed—after all, there would be other opportunities for everyone to come together to make money in the future.

With that, after seeing off their friends, the Su Family dispersed as well. They had a family photo shoot scheduled for the next day, and everyone needed to rest early to ensure they looked their best for the photograph.

The elderly Madame Su asked Lu Han courteously, "Little Lu, our family is taking a family portrait tomorrow, so you should head back early too."

"Of course, Grandma, then I’ll take my leave now."

"All right, just remember not to drive yourself after drinking," Su Yangming warned without pressing him to stay.

"Don’t worry, Uncle, I’ll go then. Grandma, Aunt, Uncle, Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Fourth Aunt, Fourth Uncle, I’ll leave first. Another day, my parents and I will invite everyone out for a meal to thank you for today’s hospitality."

"Sure, we’ll wait for you," Su Yangming replied.

"Tang Su, I’m leaving."

"Mm, drive safely."

"I know. I’ll message you when I get home."

"Mm."

After Lu Han departed, Shen Yi’s smile could no longer be sustained; it faded away completely. Su Wanyi felt the same, yet they had no way to vent their smoldering anger.

"That, Mom, Shen Yi’s foot hurts, we should leave early," Su Wanyi said, not wanting to waste words with Su Ruoan and her family.

If they didn’t care about her feelings, she saw no reason to hold them in high regard either.

Just thinking about it soured her mood.

"All right, let’s head back then."

A few steps away, Su Wanyi, still feeling indignant, supported the elderly Madame Su and then turned around as if remembering something, "Su Lao San, don’t think that finding a good son-in-law changes everything. Whether it’s a blessing or a curse, only time will tell."

"Big sister, isn’t it a bit too much to say that? Lu Han has just left, and Tang Su is still deeply in love with him," Su Ruoan, ever protective of her daughter, didn’t expect kind words from Su Wanyi, but was it necessary to utter such a curse?

What did she mean by a blessing or a curse?

Wasn’t she still an elder, after all? At the very least, didn’t Tang Su address her as ’Aunt’?

Was she so envious of Tang Su’s happiness?

"Sincere advice grates on the ear. Precisely because Tang Su is deeply in love with him, haven’t we seen enough young people do foolish things in the name of love? In the end, isn’t it our girls who suffer the most from a relationship, from start to finish?"

"When two people are in mutual love, even if it ends, there is no question of suffering a loss. Big sister, our family’s views on love aren’t quite the same as yours. As long as there is true love, and no one is being forced, even without a happy ending, Tang Su will have no regrets. Tang Su, thank you for your aunt’s admonishment."

"Yes, Aunt, thank you for your frank advice, but sometimes, such candid words should be appropriate to the situation, like when I’m truly not thinking straight. I remember something Grandpa used to say when he was treating patients."

"At the moment, though, I’m quite clear-headed. My relationship with Lu Han is following a normal courting process, not at all as you imagine, Aunt."

"Nevertheless, I still appreciate my aunt’s caution and once again say, thank you."

Su Wanyi: "..."