Chapter 70: Weird love!

"Good morning sir," Nurse Miya greeted Wang Shi as soon as he entered the ER. "Your patient at Room no. 24A is stable and ready for surgery. Should I book the OR?"

"Hm,"

"Gu Feng is done with his second dialysis and is ready to get discharged. He's asking to meet Miss. Zhao or if he could get her phone number."

He paused on his steps and frowned, "No phone number. Tell him hospital will convey his message of meeting."

"Yes sir. Er.." seeing her hesitate, he raised his brows in question. "May I ask what happened here?" she pointed at the patch on his neck that was bandaged, "If you need a day off, I'll coordinate the schedule with your assistant,"

"No need," An involuntary blush came upon his cheeks as he recalled something. "Insect bite it is." without waiting for nurse Miya's comment, he stepped into the elevator.

Nurse Miya ""

"People normally get love bites here, but Dr. Wang Shi got insect bite!? I wonder who that pretty insect is?" smiling at herself she left. Being an experienced woman and a mother of three, it's not difficult to guess how one can get an insect bite at the neck.

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"Hey, mom. I found a perfect house for us. But still looking for a place for your boutique." On her way to the office, Suyin called her mother to give her updates. She's never been separated from her, leaving the time when she got married to Qi Wren. The bond between them was strongest, and she's missing her. Especially her cooking. "Howz everything going there?"

Probably Si Han (Suyin's mother) was at her boutique in Country T, Suyin could hear her moving around, rocking her heels while she instructed the staff. "Absolutely fine. Don't you worry about me and the boutique. I'm planning to leave it under the care of the manager before joining you there. Tell me about Qi Wren, I saw lots of things online."

Suyin narrated the entire story, skipping the part wherever Wang Shi was involved. "Don't worry. It's not something that I can't handle." She breathed. "I've already left them alone, but if they still come after me then I'm not be blamed."

Warmth spread when she heard her mother's laughter. Somewhere, she blames herself for her parent's separation.

"I know my daughter can crush them with her sarcasm, no need to get physical." She said, laughing. "I'm reminding myself daily that you've received more of my genes instead of your father's. You are my daughter."

"I agree. I'm your daughter. Hands down!" on her way, Suyin saw a billboard where a couple was displaying their wedding bands. It was the same jewelry brand from where her parent's wedding bands were sourced. "Mom, when was the last time you spoke to dad?"

"Suyin, are we really going to start on it?" Si Han asked in an irritated tone.

"Mom."

"Tch I don't know. Maybe three-four months back. He was still on wheels, roaming around the world. And before you ask about your brother, he's in Switzerland for Formula BMW championship."

Suyin chuckled, "Looks like dad called you again in my absence. And as usual, you rejected him, right?" Every time Zhao Shu (Suyin's father) leaves for a new country, he would call his wife, asking her to join him. It's a norm, neither had he stopped asking her nor did Si Han stop rejecting him.

But she sleeps with his photograph under her pillow.

Weird love!

"Don't repeat the facts," Her reply came.

Her parents still love each other, but Si Han couldn't bring herself to forgive her husband for being a spineless man who failed to stand for their daughter on time. She's even upset at his eldest kid for prioritizing his career over Suyin.

Suyin rubbed her chest. Knowing her mother's temper, this was the reason she never told them what happened between her and Qi Wren that night. If they had known he forced himself on her, the consequences would have been dire.

At least, they are living happily now. Though away from each other, they are still connected by hearts and a tiny hope that one day they will be together.

"Ahh, Suyin, if you can't find a suitable boutique then don't bother yourself much. I know you're busy." Si Han swiftly changed the subject. If they continued, it would become a never-ending discussion between them. "When I'll come back, I'll do it myself. Speaking of which, I'm coming next week."

for visiting.

"James and I will pick you from the airport. He's bugging me to get your secret condiment recipe."

Suyin heard the smile in her voice as she said, "He can only wish. I'm taking it to my grave. A Michelin star chef begging for a recipe!? Too much he is!"

Glancing at the tall building of ministry ahead, she sighed. It was the time to bid goodbye. "I've reached my office. Have to hang up. Eat healthy. Don't stress yourself. And sleep on time. You don't take care of yourself in my absence,"

"Stop copying my line, naughty girl," the reprimand was so sweet that Suyin got emotional. "I'm sure you must have reduced a lot in my absence,"

"You forgot I'm living with a Michelin star chef. Now the weight machine scares me."

"Good. Don't make me see a gram less when I come back," Si Han blew a kiss before signing off, "Take care, baby."

Suyin hung up and smiled at the endearment her mother used for her. Baby!

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*APPLAUSE*

*CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES*

*GREETINGS*

*BOUQUET*

Suyin received a grand welcome as she stepped into the building. Apparently most of them heard the last night's interview and those who didn't were updated by social media or friends. She knew they were most happy about the collaboration offer from the People's Group.

Getting associated with such a renowned group and its boss in particular had its own pros and cons.

"Thank you. Thank you so much." She accepted the bouquets with a robot smile tucked at her lips. Fake people don't deserve anything real.

"Mam, when are you signing the collaboration?"

"What are the benefits? People's group is the number one group in its field."

"Who will be in your team? Please give a chance to every individual."

"To avoid any blunders, I think we should prioritize only experienced people," an employee with over a decade of experience suggested.

Suyin's eyes drifted to all the people blocking her way.

"We are still discussing the T&C," Suyin replied. "I'll decide other things later. Now if you'll excuse me."

"M-mam...."

She ignored them and kept on walking towards the elevator. Letting out a sigh, as soon as the door closed.

Her smile changed into a genuine seeing her interns standing in a row outside her office, waiting for their turn. Each of them gave her a yellow rose with the words, 'thank you for the opportunity, mam'

This was real!

They were not here to bootlick her, but to celebrate she didn't ditch them for their behavior and took them under her wings.

"Thank you. Long Tao, arrange them in a vase," she passed the flowers to her assistant before bringing back her attention to the interns. "Are the reports ready? Let's discuss."

Instead of going to her office, she turned towards the conference room.

Interns "...."

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