Chapter 284 Why did my husband bring her along when he came to see me?

Seeing Nalan Jie's puzzled look, Lei Qianjue decided to do him a favor.

After all, the large-scale evacuation of Nancheng is coming up next.

We still need the local powerhouses like the Nalan family to put in a lot of effort.

"Patriarch Nalan, I'm only telling you this today."

"Keep this to yourself and don't go around gossiping about it."

Upon hearing that there was inside information, Nalan Jie nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry, I, Nalan Jie, am very tight-lipped. I will absolutely not utter a single word."

Lei Qianjue then leaned close to Nalan Jie's ear and said...

"That's right, Senior Martial Emperor of Nancheng has more than just Miss Liu Fuyao as a disciple."

"He also had a disciple named Lu Chuan."

"This Mr. Lu Chuan is currently in our Nancheng. His position is the director of Nancheng Zoo."

Upon hearing this, Nalan Jie froze on the spot, his eyes wide open.

It felt like hundreds of thunderclaps were exploding in my head at the same time, making a loud rumbling noise.

Lu Chuan?

The director of Nancheng Zoo?

How is that possible!

The director of a zoo is actually a disciple of the Martial Emperor of Nancheng.

Nalan Jie swallowed hard, feeling as if his worldview had been turned upside down.

But then he thought again, this was Lei Qianjue's own words, so it couldn't be wrong.

Those reclusive masters.

I just love playing the "hidden master in the city" card.

Sending his disciple to be the zoo director might be a way for the Martial Emperor to temper his disciple's character.

This is an incredible opportunity!

Senior Martial Emperor of Nancheng is truly a master; he doesn't hold himself to any particular criteria when recruiting disciples.

So, does that mean Yanran has an even better chance?

Nalan Jie became more and more excited as he thought about it, and his breathing became rapid.

"Thank you so much, Chairman Lei, for your guidance!"

"I, Nalan Jie, will remember this kindness."

After bowing deeply to Lei Qianjue, Nalan Jie turned and ran downstairs.

As soon as he got into the car, Nalan Jie couldn't wait to take out his phone and dial the family butler's number.

"Old Li, hurry up and get to the warehouse!"

"Bring out our family's three-hundred-year-old blood ginseng."

"Also, install that set of black iron armor."

"It must be packed in a top-grade golden nanmu box; there can be no shortcuts!"

The housekeeper on the other end of the phone was startled.

"Master, that's our family's most prized possession! Who are we giving it to?"

Nalan Jie yelled into the phone.

"Stop talking nonsense, just take it!"

"Prepare a generous gift and have it delivered to my door immediately."

After hanging up with the housekeeper, Nalan Jie quickly dialed his granddaughter Nalan Yanran's number.

The phone rang several times before being answered, and Nalan Yanran's languid voice came through.

"Grandpa, I'm practicing my martial arts. What's the rush?"

Nalan Jie was so anxious that he slapped his thigh repeatedly.

"Stop practicing your kung fu right now!"

"Go take a shower right now and change into your prettiest clothes."

"Remember, it should be dignified and elegant, but not too rigid."

Nalan Yanran was completely confused.

"Grandpa, what are you doing? Are you taking me to a blind date?"

"What kind of blind date is this?!"

"I'm going to take you to meet a very important person."

"Whether you can become the disciple of the Martial Emperor of the Southern City depends on that important person. You better perform well."

Upon hearing what Grandpa said...

Nalan Yanran also became excited immediately.

"I understand, Grandpa. I'll go change my clothes right away."

Nalan Jie hung up the phone and urged the driver to hurry up.

"Drive back to the family to pick up the young lady."

"Then go directly to the South City Zoo."

.........

Nancheng People's Hospital.

inpatient department.

In the ward.

A faint smell of disinfectant filled the air.

Liu Ruyan is in slightly better condition than before, and is currently sitting on the hospital bed, lost in thought.

Liu's mother sat by the hospital bed, carefully peeling a banana.

Unable to bear the oppressive atmosphere in the ward, Liu's father made an excuse to go out for a smoke and has been missing for half a day.

Liu's mother handed the peeled banana to Liu Ruyan's mouth.

"Ruyan, have something to eat."

"You haven't eaten or drunk anything all day, how can your body take it?"

Liu Ruyan opened her mouth blankly, took a small bite of the banana, and chewed it slowly, without tasting anything at all.

Seeing her daughter looking so lost and distraught, Liu's mother felt heartbroken and burst into tears.

But he still patiently and earnestly spoke up.

"Ruyan, let's just let this matter go."

"After you've recovered, Mom will take you on a trip to relax. We'll go to the beach and see the scenery."

"Forget all these unhappy things."

"If you don't want to go on blind dates, Mom will never force you again."

"If you want to live alone, that's fine. It's not like we can't support you. It's okay."

"As long as you're okay, Mom will do whatever you want."

Liu Ruyan remained silent, lost in thought.

She didn't hear a single word her mother-in-law said.

Her mind was full of thoughts.

They're all Lu Chuan.

She thought of Lu Chuan's back as he used to make her breakfast every morning.

She thought of the umbrella Lu Chuan held up when he picked her up from get off work on a rainy day.

She kept repeating it to herself.

Fuyao said she would call Lu Chuan.

So much time has passed, will he come?

If he comes, what should I say to him?

As long as he's willing to come, I'll kneel on the ground and beg him to forgive me.

Just as Liu Ruyan was lost in thought...

A "click" sound.

The door to the ward was pushed open from the outside.

Liu Ruyan and her mother turned to look at the same time.

When she saw who was standing at the door, Liu Ruyan's dull eyes instantly lit up with surprise.

It's Lu Chuan.

He stood calmly at the door, wearing a simple casual jacket.

Liu Ruyan's lips trembled; she was so excited she almost rolled off the bed.

"husband……"

That "husband" was uttered with such difficulty and emotion, conveying endless grievance and longing.

Liu's mother quickly stood up as well, forcing a complex smile onto her face.

"Xiao Chuan, you're here."

"Come in, come in and sit down."

The next moment.

The expressions on Liu Ruyan's and her mother's faces froze completely.

Because they saw that there was another woman following closely behind Lu Chuan when he came in.

An extremely beautiful woman.

This woman was Hu Mei.

She's dressed up especially for this occasion.

Her burgundy, wavy hair flowed freely, and a tight black bodycon dress accentuated her perfect figure. She wore sky-high heels, and her swaying gait was incredibly sexy.

The most glaring thing is...

Hu Mei was clinging tightly to Lu Chuan's arm, with half of her body pressed against him.

That intimate gesture.

The two were clearly a couple deeply in love.

In that instant, all the color drained from Liu Ruyan's face once again.

Staring intently at Hu Mei's hand linked with Lu Chuan's, he felt as if his heart had been stabbed.

Why?

My husband is coming to see me, and he's bringing this woman with him?

Has their relationship really progressed to this point?

And there's Liu's mother.

He was stunned at that moment, standing there helplessly.

……