Chapter 105: You May Choose to Continue Being Picky

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Before he could say anything, Mu Yinyin spoke again, “This trip abroad is indeed for something very important. If it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t want to break my promise. I hope President Fu can understand this once.”

Fu Siyue’s expression was indifferent. He more or less knew what Mu Yinyin was going to do. His earlier remarks had only been a bit sarcastic; he wouldn’t stop her from doing something to save lives.

He simply couldn’t stand the current Mu Yinyin.

After a pause, he sneered coldly, “You’ve already made your decision. What else can I say? But since you put it that way, then remember this, Mu Yinyin—you owe me a favor.”

Mu Yinyin’s eyes flickered, but the next moment she immediately nodded, “Alright, I owe President Fu a favor.”

Fu Siyue didn’t reply, instead picking up his chopsticks.

Since they had come to eat, they couldn’t just talk without eating.

After that, the two of them didn’t exchange a single word; it was truly just... simply eating.

Until they finished.

The two left without saying much, walking out as if they were complete strangers.

As if... they had nothing to do with each other.

Yet, these two had once shared the closest of marital bonds.

To an outsider, it might seem they had very little connection at all.

...

Time passed.

Tomorrow, Mu Yinyin and Jiang Ling were set to depart.

It was already past nine in the evening.

Several people were at the hospital.

Gu Xiao Qi had been awake for many days now, but she still didn’t understand her physical condition. Every day she had to receive nutritional infusions. The labels on the bottles had been changed by several people, only showing things like glucose. Gu Xiao Qi knew little about such matters, and with everyone pretending well, she had no clue what was really going on, nor did she suspect anything about herself.

Sitting on the bed, feeling restless, Gu Xiao Qi’s right hand was still hooked up to the IV drip. She frowned and said, “Ah, how many more days until I can be discharged? Being stuck in the hospital every day is so miserable.”

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Because she had to stay here every day, she truly felt uncomfortable all over but had no way out. Even her tone carried a hint of childish whining as she spoke.

Li Chuan’s gaze flickered; he was about to say something when Mu Yinyin snorted coldly, “Who told you to be so picky with food? There are consequences to that. All of us have been here keeping you company without complaint, yet you’re the one complaining.”

Li Chuan’s eyes darkened with a complicated expression. He lowered his head slightly and didn’t say a word.

Jiang Ling chimed in, “Yeah, Li Chuan has always made sure your nutrition was balanced, but you really refused to eat what you didn’t like. If you keep being so picky next time, I can’t guarantee you’ll still be on glucose like now.”

“I’ll make sure,” Mu Yinyin added sharply from the side.

What she said was true. Gu Xiao Qi’s condition had suddenly worsened, and although there were hidden risks, part of it was caused by malnutrition from her picky eating habits.

“Ah, I won’t dare again, I won’t! Next time, whatever Ah Chuan picks for me, I’ll eat it.”

Li Chuan sighed helplessly, “As long as you remember.”

“I do, I really do!” Gu Xiao Qi’s voice sounded utterly wronged, but now she could only tug at her hair on the hospital bed.

Mu Yinyin sighed, “Jiang Ling and I will be leaving for a few days tomorrow.”

Gu Xiao Qi looked at Mu Yinyin with some confusion, “Where are you going? A business trip?”

Mu Yinyin nodded, “Yes, to the United States for a few days. There’s an important annual auction event. I think it’s necessary for our company to develop further and see if we can negotiate some new collaborations.”

“Ah, if you two leave, then is Ah Chuan the only one left at the company? Oh no, how could I get sick at a time like this... I...” Gu Xiao Qi immediately blamed herself. She mainly felt sorry for Li Chuan having to manage the company alone while also taking care of her.

Jiang Ling raised an eyebrow, “Don’t worry, we’ve made preparations for the company’s affairs in advance. During our absence, the three of us have arranged everything. Li Chuan will have time to accompany you, and the company won’t have any problems.”

If Li Chuan had said this, Gu Xiao Qi wouldn’t have believed it.

But Jiang Ling was always the most trustworthy among them, so his words carried weight.

Still...

Gu Xiao Qi looked at them with some doubt, “Really?”

Mu Yinyin’s lips twitched, “When you and Li Chuan go on business trips, isn’t it always just Boss Jiang left behind? Has the company ever fallen into chaos?”

Gu Xiao Qi’s eyes flickered, “That actually makes sense...”

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Indeed, normally when there was business, she and Li Chuan would go out, leaving Jiang Ling to take charge.

They always made arrangements well in advance, so there really were no problems.

Thinking this way, Gu Xiao Qi felt maybe the situation wasn’t so bad after all. After a pause, she sighed again, “Sigh... Next time, I definitely won’t cause you trouble. I absolutely won’t be picky with food anymore.”

“Hmph, I hope you mean that,” Mu Yinyin’s disbelief was strong in her eyes. Then she smiled and said, “But it doesn’t really matter. If you lack nutrition, just come and get a boost. Having infusions every day again next time isn’t impossible either.”

“No no no...!” Gu Xiao Qi’s voice was full of protest!

“I don’t want that! I’ve been so uncomfortable these days! I see others being picky but nothing happens to them. Why is it different for me?”

Li Chuan’s eyes tightened, suddenly a bit anxious, afraid Gu Xiao Qi might realize something.

Jiang Ling frowned, looking somewhat helpless.

Mu Yinyin said calmly, “Everyone’s constitution is different. Your body is weaker than others. Look at the past: we all came into contact with someone who had a cold, but only you caught it right away.”

“That’s true...” Gu Xiao Qi suddenly didn’t know what to say.

But Li Chuan’s worry was unnecessary; Gu Xiao Qi hadn’t even considered what illness she might have.

“So... how much longer do I have to stay here?” Gu Xiao Qi rubbed her hair, feeling frustrated. “I’m really going to mold here. Even after so much glucose, I still have no strength.”

“Long-term malnutrition can indeed cause this kind of situation. For you, it’ll still take ten to fifteen days. If you don’t eat properly, it might take even longer.”

“Ah...!? That long?!” Gu Xiao Qi was about to break down!

Her hospital gown seemed to make her complexion look even paler. Li Chuan looked at her with deep pity.

Mu Yinyin raised an eyebrow, “You can always choose to be picky.”

“No...! I won’t be picky anymore! That hateful habit! I’ll change as soon as I get out! No, no, I’ll change right now! Bring me everything I don’t like, I’ll eat them one by one!”