The 99th Divorce

“That’s fine. I’d already guessed most of it, except for a few details that were off.” Ou Huojin continued driving steadily, “So you’re younger than Ou Ming by six years?”

“Seven,” Yu Lili said.

Ou Huojin nodded his head. “No wonder Ou Ming’s mother kept thinking that you were out to cheat her son. You are indeed a little young.”

When Yu Lili heard that, she rebutted the statement in her head. Ou Ming’s mother wasn’t just worried that she’d cheat her son. She was worried about her as a whole person and disliked her because of her status and background!

Yu Lili was like an open-book. Her thoughts were clearly written on her face. When she looked at Ou Huojin through the rear-view mirror, she couldn’t tell what he was thinking at all.

He probably thought the same thing as Ou Ming’s mother. Since she was still of some use to them at this point, he hadn’t called her out on it. But, she had to admit that the temperament of Ou Ming’s father did put her at ease.

They were soon at the hospital. Ou Huojin dropped Yu Lili off at the main entrance before heading to the back to park the car.

She was perturbed throughout her whole walk to the room. A million thoughts ran through her mind.

If Ou Ming’s mother were to scold me again, should I turn to leave? If Ou Ming’s mother doesn’t allow me in, should I turn and leave?

Before she reached the entrance to the room, she spotted Jiao Ziqing and Wen Fenglin standing together from afar. Both of them seemed to hear her footsteps and turned their heads to look over.

When Yu Lili saw them, she started fidgeting with her sleeves. She nervously walked over. “Hello, Auntie. Hello, Uncle Wen.”

Wen Fenglin smiled. His signature dimples appear on his cheeks. He nodded and said, “Hello. You’re here.”

Yu Lili nodded back and glanced subconsciously at Jiao Ziqing as she replied, “I’m here.”

Jiao Ziqing gave her a quick glance but didn’t speak. Without giving much away, she nodded and continued to stand in silence.

This made Yu Lili feel even more disconcerted. What is the meaning of this?

Wen Fenglin waved at her and said, “Hurry on inside. Have you eaten yet? There’s a portion for two inside. It’ll be just enough for you to eat with Ou Ming.”

“OK.” Yu Lili glanced once again at Jiao Ziqing, who returned the glance but still didn’t reveal anything.

Yu Lili opened the door gently and closed it behind her. With light steps, she made her way to Ou Ming’s bedside.

He was dressed in a hospital gown and under the thick covers with his back to the door. Yu Lili deliberately slowed her steps as she went over and made her way to face him on the other side. Before she could say anything, Ou Ming said, “Help me get up.”

Yu Lili placed her handbag to the side and helped him up without a word. Ou Ming was a lot heavier than she had imagined. It took her a lot of strength and a red face to help him up. She made no sound throughout the whole process.

Ou Ming smiled and commanded, “Sit.”

Yu Lili didn’t move except to wave her hand in front of his face. Judging from his reaction, did he already know who she was? But, she hadn’t made a sound, not even with her footsteps. How did he recognize her?

Ou Ming’s hand shot out and caught hers in a steady grip. He brought it to his lips and gave it a gentle kiss. “Sit and feed me,” he said.

Yu Lili shrank her hand back and replied indignantly, “Sir, please show some respect. I’m a nurse.”

“Isn’t it a nurse’s job to look after a patient?” Ou Ming seized her over with his single arm and lowered his voice. “I really want to experience what it feels like to strip a nurse.”