Chapter 78: I Cannot Side with Two Women at Once
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
However, Lan Yibai knew that the more expressionless her son was, the more he was concealing. “Does Shuang Shuang want to go to the hospital? Why is she still running a fever after so long?”
Cen Shuang’s fever reached 40 degrees in the middle of the night, scaring the entire Zhuang family. If the old master was not busy with work, he would have dragged himself here too. Lan Yibai was woken up before dawn by Boyan’s arrival. When she saw Zhuang Hong sitting by the bed, she immediately understood everything. Her son’s heart ached, which was why he had alerted the entire Zhuang family before daybreak.
Boyan comforted her, “It’s alright. It takes time for the medicine to take effect. A single injection won’t bring down the fever. Sister-in-law’s body is strong. I believe she will be awake and kicking very soon.”
Before Boyan could finish speaking, he received a glare from Zhuang Hong. He immediately shut up and said seriously, “Let’s observe her for half an hour first.”
Only then did Lan Yibai let out a sigh of relief. Zhuang Xinyan, who was standing off to the side, said unhappily, “It’s just a fever. Why are you so nervous? You even called the whole family over. If she dies from an illness, do you think we will be buried together with her?”
Zhuang Xinyan’s voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for the others to hear. Instantly, all eyes fell on her and she became the focus of the entire room. Lan Yibai snorted coldly then she pinched her arm forcefully. “Come with me.”
‘What nonsense are you spouting? Can’t you see that your brother doesn’t look well? Why can’t you just make things easier for him? How do you think you’ll benefit from provoking your brother?’
Boyan watched the mother and daughter leave, then glanced at Zhuang Hong, who had a dark expression on his face. He could not help but stifle his laughter. “Aren’t you being too biased? Look at what you’ve done to Zhuang Xinyan. In the past, you’ve always doted on your sister.”
Zhuang Hong’s gaze fell on Boyan’s face and he said seriously, “I can’t side with two women at once.”
If he did not stop being so mushy, Boyan’s knees would buckle in shock. Boyan’s heart was in turmoil. Zhuang Hong’s words had almost made him choke. He pretended to examine Cen Shuang’s body again and said, “Her fever should subside in half an hour.”
Zhuang Hong did not move. He grabbed his phone and set the timer before he said calmly, “You can leave now.”
Now that he had served his purpose, Zhuang Hong just kicked him out. That was too heartless. Moreover, was he sure that he did not need him anymore? Boyan was unsatisfied, but he did not intend to stay. Just as he reached the door, he heard someone behind him say, “Wait downstairs. Her fever has not subsided.”
It was just that he did not want him to disturb the two of them. “Alright, call me whenever you need me. Aunt will let me have dinner with the old master tonight.”
‘So today, you can’t chase me away. I will stay for a day.’
Zhuang Hong did not say anything. Boyan left on his own accord. The room was suddenly so quiet that only the sound of murmurs could be heard. Cen Shuang, who had a high fever, was having some kind of nightmare. Tears streamed down from the corners of her eyes and quickly fell into her hair. A gentle finger wiped away the tears on her face.
Cen Shuang, in deep sleep, cried, “Mom, don’t leave me. Let’s go home, okay? I miss you guys. I miss home.”
She had raised her hand and it hovered mid-air until it was clasped by someone. Cen Shuang hugged this hand to her chest and held it tightly. “Don’t go.”
Zhuang Hong pursed his lips and glanced at Cen Shuang, who was still in deep sleep. He sighed. “I’m not going anywhere, Cen Shuang. You have to get better quickly.”
In the living room downstairs, Lan Yibai banned Zhuang Xinyan from going upstairs. She was sitting on the sofa and complaining. “My brother is being deceived by that beautiful girl. Mother, why are you so ignorant? Don’t tell me you think her heart is good just because she looks good. I’ve already said that she’s not a good woman. She is seeing a man outside of her marriage.”
Lan Yibai hit Zhuang Xinyan’s forehead. “Shut up. Who asked you to say such things? Stop talking nonsense and ruining Shuang Shuang’s reputation. She’s your sister-in-law. If she’s seeing someone else, do you think you benefit from that?”
She did not even think about how embarrassing it would be for the Zhuang family. Her son would lose his dignity. Putting aside the fact that she believed in Cen Shuang’s character, even if Cen Shuang really liked someone else, they would not be able to stop her. They could only keep it a secret from outsiders.
Zhuang Xinyan wailed and lay on the sofa. “I’m telling the truth. What kind of world is this? It’s really hard to be a good person.”
Boyan walked downstairs and Lan Yibai asked with concern, “Has Shuang Shuang’s fever subsided?”
Boyan smiled. His gaze swept across Zhuang Xinyan’s angry little face and he put on a calm expression for Lan Yibai. He walked to the sofa and said, “What kind of mentality is this? Your brother and sister-in-law are so loving. Why are you trying to drive a wedge between them?”
Zhuang Xinyan lay on her stomach and said aggrievedly, “Drive a wedge? Cen Shuang is the one who’s seeing someone else!”
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