The Cold-hearted CEO's Unwanted Bride
Chapter 336: Do You Despise Me?

Chapter 336: Chapter 336: Do You Despise Me?

Lin Man bit her lip lightly, "Yunshen, the nurse might not apply medicine as well as I do!"

"Have you forgotten? When you were injured before, I was the one who helped you apply the medicine. Do you dislike me now?"

Bo Yunshen’s gaze flickered.

He didn’t trust Qin Yan to be so kind-hearted as to clear space for him and Manman!

Who knows if there’s some trick behind this?

What if Qin Yan can’t wait for him to die and simply wants a divorce?

She could hire a random detective, stand at the hospital door, snap a photo of him with his shirt off—then she’d have evidence of infidelity during the marriage!

No way he’d give up everything and leave without a penny!

The assets of the Bo family might be ruined or wasted by him—but he would never let Qin Yan have them!

"Manman, you’re overthinking."

"Why would I dislike you?"

Bo Yunshen took a deep breath and said softly, "I’m married, and the situation between Qin Yan and me is still circulating online without resolution. There might even be reporters in the hospital."

"If they photograph you here, it could lead to another scandal, like the one where the reporters cornered you in the hotel."

"Now that I’m in the hospital, I might not be able to handle things in time."

Lin Man’s eyes turned red, but she forced a smile with feigned strength. "Yunshen, you’re so considerate."

"I’ll go call a male nurse over; wait a moment."

Bo Yunshen nodded slightly.

Lin Man clicked her high heels and walked out of the ward.

The SVIP ward floor was quiet, occupied by the wealthy and privileged. Besides visitors, no one really came up here.

The arrangement was intended not to disturb the patients’ recovery.

Once out in the empty hallway, Lin Man casually threw the tube of medicine from her hand into the hospital trash bin.

Anything belonging to Qin Yan made her feel dirty just by touching it.

Lin Man blinked her alluring eyes, found a male nurse, then paused at the pharmacy to buy another tube of ointment with packaging strikingly similar to the one Qin Yan had given.

...

At the amusement park.

Qin Yan had been visibly absent-minded since stepping out.

Lu Xiang bit into an ice cream cone. "Yanyan, with your expression, it doesn’t look like you’re here to accompany the kids!"

Qin Yan smiled faintly. "Xiangxiang, dressed like you are, you don’t seem quite here to play either!"

"I told you over the phone last night that I’m fine. Why did you still come here today?"

Lu Xiang replied, "Whether you’re fine or not, I have to see for myself to feel reassured!"

"I know you too well; you only share good news, never bad!"

"Besides, you didn’t mention that Lin Man had returned."

Qin Yan froze for a moment.

Lu Xiang continued, "I saw Lin Man at Bai Le Men yesterday evening!"

"She came back to steal your man?"

Qin Yan lowered her gaze. Whatever Lin Man intended, she’d never wear her emotions on her face, and frankly, Qin Yan didn’t know for sure.

"By the way, Lin Man claimed yesterday that Bo Yunshen frequents Bai Le Men to rescue you?"

"If that’s true, then maybe he’s not as much of a scumbag as I thought!"

Qin Yan’s lips twitched subtly, refusing to respond.

Lu Xiang, perceptive as ever, immediately spotted something amiss. "Yanyan, is that true?"

"Yes!"

"He was there to save me."

Lu Xiang eyed Qin Yan with suspicion, probing cautiously. "But considering Lin Man’s return, was it really about you?"

She nodded.

"But Lin Man was already out at that point!"

"It was Lin Man’s earring—Bo Yunshen went back in to retrieve Lin Man’s earring!"

Lu Xiang cursed loudly, spun around fiercely, and declared, "That bastard! I’ll confront him!"

Qin Yan grabbed Lu Xiang’s hand, stopping her. "Don’t go!"

"Xiangxiang, I beg you!"

"I don’t want to humiliate myself in front of them again."

Lu Xiang fell silent, her instincts suggesting something wasn’t right. After a pause, she asked Qin Yan, "Wait, Yanyan!"

"Based on what you’ve said, Lin Man seems genuinely in love with Bo Yunshen. Why would she risk his life for something as trivial as an earring?"

"Yanyan, did Bo Yunshen tell you this himself, or...?"

Qin Yan’s brow twitched slightly as she looked at Lu Xiang. "Lin Man said it."

"You believe Lin Man?"

"She’s just hoping for your downfall! If I were Lin Man, I’d say Bo Yunshen stabbed you in the fire!"

"Yanyan, you’re usually pretty clever. How could you be so muddled when it comes to your own affairs?"

People caught in the moment are often blind while outsiders see things clearly.

Qin Yan managed a faint smile.

"I actually think it makes more sense that Bo Yunshen went in to save you. In a moment of urgency, Lin Man panicked and told the truth."

Qin Yan: "..."

Bo Yunshen risking his life to save her? She didn’t believe she held that kind of weight in his heart!

But Xiangxiang was right—Lin Man’s words couldn’t be trusted.

"Yanyan, you should ask Mr. Bo directly."

Would asking reveal any truth?

Qin Yan hesitated before shaking her head.

After nearly an hour outside, Qin Yan checked the time thrice before enduring another fifteen minutes. She finally ran out of patience and whispered, "Xiangxiang, I need to head back!"

"I’ll go fetch Yinyin."

She had only taken one step before Lu Xiang pulled her back with firm resolve. "Go back for what?"

"Without you, is Bo Yunshen really incapable of living?"

Qin Yan retrieved her hand. "Xiangxiang, Yunshen won’t let Lin Man apply medicine for him."

"What do you mean?"

"He loves Lin Man, yet he married me. With the scandal between us already so huge, even if he desires Lin Man, he’ll restrain himself."

"He wouldn’t bear to let Lin Man become a mistress, nor allow her to face the shame of being implicated."

"He wouldn’t let Lin Man apply medicine because lurking in the hospital might be reporters eager to exploit any opportunity. I have to go back!"

As she finished speaking, Qin Yan turned to find Qin Yinyin.

Lu Xiang wanted to argue but ultimately stomped her foot in frustration, resignedly taking on the role of driver to send Qin Yan and Qin Yinyin back.

When Qin Yan arrived, Bo Yunshen had just finished applying the medicine. Holding the apple Lin Man had peeled for him, he was reviewing documents.

She took a step into the ward, and Bo Yunshen immediately spotted her. His voice dripped with sarcasm: "Director Qin has finally returned. Enjoyed yourself?"

"Yes, I did!" Qin Yinyin interjected brightly, "Daddy, once you recover, I’ll take you to play. Today, I tried the space disk—it was amazing!"

She skipped over to Lin Man and said, "Aunt Lin Man, you’re still here? If it weren’t for you, my mom would never get a breather."

Lin Man: "..."

"Yinyin!"

Qin Yan scolded sharply, but Qin Yinyin acted as if she hadn’t heard and continued, "Aunt Lin Man, you wouldn’t know how much my dad dotes on my mom. Every time he sees me, his first question is always: ’Where’s your mom?’!"