The VIP ward was spacious, with excellent sunlight and views, and even had a dining table.
Inside the ward, everyone was happily eating lunch, the aroma of spicy food wafting through the air.
A young girl with her long hair casually tied into a ponytail was focused on devouring her meal, completely oblivious to the outside world.
The others were similarly engrossed in casual conversation, paying no attention to the hallway.
Gu Jingchuan: "..."
Gu Jingchuan frowned deeply and deliberately coughed loudly.
Walking down the hallway, Gu Jingchuan suddenly stopped, leaving Li Huanyu puzzled.
She turned and saw him staring into the neighboring ward.
Following his gaze, she caught sight of a familiar figure and her pupils constricted slightly.
A man sat there eating, his movements refined and dignified. Dressed in a sleek black suit, a string of black Buddhist beads adorned his wrist, exuding an aura of cold authority.
Li Huanyu's eyes flickered.
Oh right, his beloved sister was in the hospital—of course Shen Yihan would be here!
Such a mama's boy!
Hearing Gu Jingchuan's deliberate cough, Li Huanyu felt a surge of delight.
He must be trying to show off their "affectionate" relationship to Shen Yihan!
The coughing successfully drew the attention of those inside the ward.
Everyone turned to the doorway and saw Gu Jingchuan and Li Huanyu holding hands.
Shen Yihan's gaze instantly turned icy.
Why was Gu Jingchuan in the hospital too?
Noticing Li Huanyu's arm in a sling, Shen Yihan understood.
He was here accompanying her.
But what was the point of coughing at the doorway while holding her hand?
Whatever his intention, seeing this would surely upset his sister!
Lin Mo had a unique talent for tuning out the world while eating.
So her reaction was a bit slower.
Just as she was about to turn toward the door—
Shen Yihan ran his fingers over his Buddhist beads and said, "Who dropped a hundred yuan on the floor?"
Lin Mo's head instantly whipped down. "Where? Where?"
Zhang Nan also looked down. "I don’t see it?"
Shen Ji'an outright ducked under the table. "Where’s the money?"
Three money-loving souls at one table.
Shen Yihan gave Jiang Tang a meaningful glance, then stood and walked toward the door.
Jiang Tang, who always carried cash, pulled out a hundred-yuan bill and dropped it on the floor.
As Shen Yihan approached, Li Huanyu felt a flutter of nervousness, her heartbeat quickening.
What would he say?
He’d been so infatuated with her before—surely some feelings remained.
Yet Shen Yihan said nothing. His cold eyes held a warning as he glanced at Gu Jingchuan, then he reached out with his beaded wrist and shut the door in their faces.
The two: "..."
Lin Mo finally spotted the red bill near Jiang Tang’s feet and picked it up. "Jiang Tang, you dropped your money!"
Jiang Tang smiled. "Keep it."
Lin Mo rarely found money. Beaming, she turned to Zhang Nan and Shen Ji'an. "Let’s split it three ways! We’re rich!!"
Shen Yihan walked back inside.
Jiang Tang looked up at him.
Their eyes met, and a shared flicker of amusement passed between them.
Gu Jingchuan stormed off, dragging Li Huanyu with him.
Shen Yihan was here now—the one person who hated him getting close to Lin Mo. So annoying!
Lin Mo hadn’t noticed this time, but he wouldn’t give up. She’d see eventually!
Li Huanyu, however, was pleased.
Shen Yihan’s reaction just now? Pure jealousy.
He might act obedient for his sister, but his true feelings were obvious!
That afternoon, Shen Yihan and Jiang Tang had to return to the office.
After dropping Shen Ji'an off at school, Zhang Nan would also head to work.
Shen Yihan wanted to take Lin Mo with him, but she insisted on staying at the hospital.
She might not be good at caregiving, but she wanted to keep Auntie Zhen company.
Jiang Tang had already arranged for a nurse.
Resigned, Shen Yihan twisted the beads on his wrist and reminded Lin Mo, "Keep the door closed. Try not to wander around—hospitals are full of germs."
Lin Mo waved him off. "Got it, ‘Buddha of the Capital.’"
Once outside, the so-called "Buddha of the Capital" peeked into several neighboring wards like a stealthy intruder.
He quickly confirmed that Gu Jingchuan and Li Huanyu were right next door.
In the car, Jiang Tang took the driver’s seat.
Shen Yihan sat in the passenger seat, his expression cold. "Arrange a transfer to another hospital."
Jiang Tang frowned slightly. "Sir, Lin Mo can handle her own relationships. I don’t think we should interfere too much."
This was her conclusion after some thought.
Lin Mo was strong in life—she wouldn’t be weak in love either.
Maybe seeing her ex and his new flame together would help her move on faster.
As his assistant, Jiang Tang rarely voiced dissent.
Shen Yihan was surprised. He turned to her. "You sound experienced. Ever been in a relationship?"
They’d worked together for four or five years, yet he’d never pried into her personal life—professional boundaries mattered.
Meanwhile, she knew nearly everything about him.
Jiang Tang kept one hand on the wheel, a faint smirk crossing her cool features. "Who do you take me for? At 25 or 26, who hasn’t dated?"
The moment the words left her mouth, she noticed Shen Yihan’s expression darken.
Oh no. She’d forgotten—the boss had never dated. Just played the fool in love.
Her smile froze. She fiddled with the gold bracelet on her wrist. "My condolences, sir."
Shen Yihan: "..."
He sighed. "If you can’t comfort people, maybe don’t try."
Jiang Tang pressed her lips together and stayed silent.
Shen Yihan twisted his beads again, unconvinced by her argument.
Letting his sister get hurt by that scumbag wasn’t an option.
But constantly avoiding the issue wasn’t a solution either.
Today couldn’t have been Gu Jingchuan’s first time seeing Lin Mo since her return.
They’d probably met before, and she’d likely already dumped him.
Lin Mo was too proud to stay with a man surrounded by scandals.
Gu Jingchuan must’ve failed to win her back and was now pulling the same stunt he’d used with Li Huanyu—trying to make her jealous.
Otherwise, why would their ward be right next door? Too convenient.
What a scheming bastard.
Amid the heavy silence, Shen Yihan spoke again, his voice icy. "Jiang Tang, find me Mr. Xie’s contact information."
Back at the hospital, Lin Mo planned to study on her phone that afternoon.
She hadn’t brought her books, so practice questions on her phone would have to do.
The nurse, a woman in her fifties, was showing Auntie Zhen a short drama titled The CEO Falls for Me—A Divorced Mom of Two.
Auntie Zhen didn’t fully understand it, but she was enjoying herself anyway.
From the hallway, Gu Jingchuan peered through the window. Seeing Lin Mo alone, his confidence returned.
With the door closed, he couldn’t just cough conspicuously anymore.
But he could wait.
She’d have to leave the room eventually!
With this plan in mind, Gu Jingchuan took Li Huanyu on endless laps around the hallway, like NPCs stuck on a loop.
Yet after dozens of circles, Lin Mo still hadn’t stepped out once.
Li Huanyu was exhausted and utterly confused.
What on earth was Gu Jingchuan trying to achieve?
She couldn't take another step and collapsed onto the hospital bed, her voice weak and exhausted. "Jingchuan, even a workhorse in the production brigade doesn't get walked as much as we have!"
