My Lady, To Defeat Scumbags You Must Start Early

Chapter 343: 343: Hospital Office, Conflict Arising

Xin Zaozao’s palm was suddenly clenched tightly by Mu Cidian.

Rather than being squeezed tightly, her small hand was completely enveloped in his.

In reality.

He didn’t use much force.

At this moment, he didn’t have much strength at all, to hold Xin Zaozao tightly.

Therefore that moment.

Xin Zaozao easily broke free, effortlessly, leaving no trace.

Mu Cidian’s eyes shifted slightly.

He did not know where he got the courage to take the initiative to hold her hand.

He also thought she would refuse.

She might even find it annoying.

He knew what the outcome would be, but he did it anyway.

At this time, his extremely tired brain kept replaying the two “here” that Xin Zaozao had said.

The family is here.

The emotions in his heart began to increase bit by bit.

Xin Zaozao’s face was somewhat annoyed.

She looked at Mu Cidian.

She didn’t know if he was pretending to sleep, and she had not expected him to grab her hand when she approached him.

Was it because he was groggy from the anesthesia, or was he instinctively seeking comfort due to his vulnerability after the surgery?

But no matter what, she found it disgusting.

She kept her distance from him, yet at that moment saw on the monitor beside her, his heartbeat was speeding up, faster and faster by the minute.

Xin Zaozao’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Seeing that his heartbeat was not slowing down, she quickly picked up the call button next to her, “Nurse, Mu Cidian’s heartbeat is too fast, the monitor is constantly red.”

“I’ll be right there.”

Mu Cidian heard what Xin Zaozao said.

He really wanted to tell her that he was fine, that his elevated heart rate was just because of her… because of her.

But at that moment, he could not say a word.

The nurse called the doctor over.

The doctor nervously examined him, asking him simple questions about his condition.

Xin Zaozao was watching with a cold expression on her face.

After a while.

The doctor said, “Relax, the surgery was successful. There is no need to be nervous or feel pressured.”

So in conclusion, his increased heartbeat was due to his emotional state, not a pathological reason.

Mu Cidian nodded.

Only after making sure that Mu Cidian’s heartbeat was stable, did the doctor leave.

Only Xin Zaozao and Mu Cidian were left in the ward.

Mu Cidian had already opened his eyes by this time.

He was very tired.

But he knew that he couldn’t sleep.

His gaze was fixed on Xin Zaozao, who stood not far away, silently watching him.

To say she was watching was an overstatement, it was more like she was monitoring him.

Simply fulfilling her responsibilities, devoid of any emotion.

But…

He was beginning to fantasize.

He thought about what Yin Qin had said, about how the deeper one loves, the deeper one hates.

It was because she loved him so much that she had taken such a big revenge on him.

He moistened his lips slightly.

He couldn’t think about it too much, if he did, his heartbeat might speed up again.

He slowly closed his eyes again.

Not that he couldn’t keep them open, but he wanted to hear Xin Zaozao call his name over and over again.

And after closing his eyes for a while.

Xin Zaozao called him indeed, “Mu Cidian.”

Mu Cidian deliberately did not answer her.

Xin Zaozao frowned.

Was he really that tired?

He was about to fall asleep again in just a moment.

She once again approached Mu Cidian and said next to his bed, “Mu Cidian, respond if you hear me.”

“Hmm.” Mu Cidian responded with a very faint voice.

Xin Zaozao never thought she would see the day when Mu Cidian would be this weak.

No matter what he had encountered before, whether he was beaten up, covered in wounds, or suffering from gastric bleeding due to excessive drinking, she had never seen him look like this, as if he would collapse at any moment.

Her eyes shifted slightly, diverting her gaze.

She thought about the fact that she still had to stay with Mu Cidian for a good part of the day, and she had a pile of work to do, she picked up her phone to make a call.

The call was quickly answered, “Chairman.”

“Secretary Yan, bring my laptop from the office to the hospital.”

“Is the Chairman sick?”

“No, I’ll send you the exact address.”

“Understood.” The secretary didn’t ask any further questions.

Xin Zaozao hung up the phone.

She never thought she would stay by Mu Cidian’s bedside like this.

She had always thought that the only time she would voluntarily approach him would be when he was lying on his deathbed, and she was going to take one last look at him.

Some emotions in her heart were very flat and indifferent.

The ward was silent all the time because there were few people around.

Nie Feng never started a conversation, he just focused on working.

In the ward, Xin Zaozao would call Mu Cidian every ten minutes.

Mu Cidian would respond gently each time.

Half an hour later.

Yan Zihuan appeared in the ward.

Yan Zihuan is Yan Quan’s eldest daughter, doing an internship at the Xin Group. During this period, she had been working by her side with the help of her father.

She looked at Chairman Xin and General Manager Mu who was lying in the ward, completely confused.

Is this the Chairman accompanying the General Manager?

Didn’t the two of them never get along?

What exactly was going on at this moment?

She looked straight ahead.

Xin Zaozao’s face changed slightly, “Secretary Yan.”

Yan Zihuan quickly came back to her senses, respectfully handing Xin Zaozao her laptop.

Xin Zaozao took her laptop and looking around, she found a chair in the ward. She put the chair next to Mu Cidian’s bed and said while starting up her laptop, “You can go now.”

Yan Zihuan was stunned.

She was still in a state of surprise at this point.

Now it seemed as if Mu was sick and Chairman Xin was keeping a close watch on him.

She couldn’t help but take a few more glances at the Chairman and General Manager, but eventually, she didn’t dare to ask any more questions and left.

Once again, silence resumed in the ward.

In the silence, you could occasionally hear the sound of Xin Zaozao typing on the keyboard.

You could also hear Xin Zaozao calling his name every ten minutes.

Calling his name.

This was probably the most times Xin Zaozao had called him in their lifetime.

And so.

Time passed bit by bit.

Xin Zaozao closed her laptop.

She stood up from the chair, placed the laptop on the chair, and stretched herself.

Working in this posture was not a good idea, her back hurt after dealing with business matters.

She moved her body and looked at Mu Cidian who was still lying on the hospital bed with his eyes closed and his face pale.

She looked at the time.

It had been nearly 5 hours, another hour would do.

It was already 10 p.m.

She had been working till now, and had even forgotten about dinner.

She often forgot to eat when she was busy with work, the only one she felt sorry for was Nie Feng, who often went hungry with her.

She thought for a moment, picked up her phone, and ordered take-out.

The delivery was quick.

Xin Zaozao and Nie Feng were eating in Mu Cidian’s ward.

Mu Cidian could smell the aroma of the food.

He actually wanted to remind Xin Zaozao several times to have dinner, but every time he was about to speak, he swallowed his words back down.

He admits that he’s really selfish.

He feared that if he suddenly started talking, she would just walk away.

Thankfully.

Xin Zaozao finally remembered to eat dinner.

He opened his eyes, watching Xin Zaozao and Nie Feng eating quietly.

It felt like he hadn’t seen Xin Zaozao this relaxed in front of him in many years, without any guard…

A lump caught in his throat.

During the emotional ups and downs.

The door to the ward was suddenly shoved open again.

Mu Cidian’s gaze switched, noticing his mother, Wan Quan, who suddenly appeared at the door.

In the end, Wan Quan still came.

After all that tough talk, she still came.

Even though when she arrived, she didn’t carry a good expression on her face.

But now, her expression was even worse.

She first saw her son lying on the hospital bed, his weak appearance piercing her heart, but the next moment, all her pain dissolved into nothingness when she saw Xin Zaozao. It felt like she was going to explode, her gaze fixed on Xin Zaozao.

Xin Zaozao also saw Wan Quan.

To be honest.

Each time she saw this woman, she felt disgusted.

So much so, she couldn’t even stomach her food anymore.

She put down her chopsticks and bowl, looking back at Wan Quan unabashedly.

Wan Quan let out a cold laugh, “I thought my son was alone in the hospital, dying. I was wrong, I was overthinking! I really thought my son was all alone in this world, but it turns out, my son was quite charming!”

Xin Zaozao had no intention to argue with Wan Quan.

She coldly rose from the sofa in the ward.

But Wan Quan was not defeated, she growled, “Xin Zaozao, don’t you think you’re being cheap? My son manipulated and took advantage of you, left you pregnant and heartbroken, yet you shamelessly return to him. Xin Zaozao, you and your father are no different, both despicable—you know full well the people surrounding you mean no good, yet you wag your tail, trying to please them…”

“Wan Quan!” Xin Zaozao interrupts her, shouting her name.

Wan Quan smirked with satisfaction, “What, did it hit where it hurts? Do you finally realize how pathetic you are… ”

“Watch your mouth!”

“Clean? You have the audacity to use the word ‘clean’, look at yourself, soiled by many men. Xin Zaozao, confirm in front of my son, how many men do you sleep with to secure your position, how many board members have you slept with, and now these old fogies support you!”

“Yeah, I did sleep with many people.” Xin Zaozao gave a cold laugh and admitted.

While lying on the bed, Mu Cidian watched her closely.

Wan Quan sneered, “Like mother, like daughter. A woman of low virtue who has no shame in seducing pricks… ”

“How much better off are you?!” Xin Zaozao scoffed at Wan Quan, face full of disdain, “The board members told me, Director Wan also climbed into their beds, but Director Wan is old now, gems losing their glow, and they found her disgusting… ”

Wan Quan’s hand raised, aiming for a slap on Xin Zaozao’s face.

Having quick reflexes, Nie Feng intercepted Wan Quan’s hand.

Xin Zaozao laughed, her face full of satisfaction, “Director Wan, you probably don’t even know you’re old. Men always prefer the bodies of young women. You should really know your place and stop making a fool of yourself!”

“Xin Zaozao, you’re very pleased with yourself? You think because you’re young you’re great? Let go of me, I need to rip your mouth apart!”

“Director Wan is an old lady, she should watch her blood pressure. A cerebral congestion caused by anger, even if she wanted to use her body to seduce, she wouldn’t be able to.” Xin Zaozao coldly added, “Take care.”

After that.

Xin Zaozao picked up her laptop from Mu Cidian’s chair and strode off.

Nie Feng saw Xin Zaozao leaving, he released Wan Quan and followed Xin Zaozao.

At that moment, Wan Quan’s eyes reddened, a deep, furious red.

She abruptly jumped forward.

Under the circumstances where Nie Feng and Xin Zaozao were unprepared, she abruptly grabbed Xin Zaozao’s laptop and ferociously threw it on the floor, the laptop smashed into pieces.

Xin Zaozao’s face instantly changed color.

Her laptop contained many important documents.

She glared at Wan Quan coldly.

Wan Quan seemed very satisfied, she even used her high heels to stomp on the laptop a few times.

She said, “Didn’t you like charging me with assault? This should not count!”

Xin Zaozao clenched her fists, her face turning cold.

But Wan Quan was utterly pleased.

To see Xin Zaozao like this, she really felt too good.

So satisfying.

Her whole life, she couldn’t stand seeing Xin Zaozao doing well, she wanted to make her life worse than death.

An intense hatred for Wan Quan filled Xin Zaozao’s gaze.

At that moment, her eyes hesitated.

Wan Quan noticed the change in Xin Zaozao’s eyes as well.

She turned around.

And saw Mu Cidian suddenly get up from the hospital bed.

Keep in mind, the anesthesia from the past six hours had not worn off, his legs were still numb.

These open surgical wounds were still fresh on his body – but he stood up nonetheless.

Wan Quan stared at her son.

He stood so tall, yet seemed so weak, yet remained unbowed.

Her facial expression changed abruptly, “Get back in bed now, why the heck are you standing up?”

Mu Cidian acted as if he didn’t hear her.

Step by step, he struggled to make his way towards Xin Zaozao.

Both Wan Quan and Xin Zaozao watched Mu Cidian. His face was pale but he showed no signs of struggle or discomfort despite his slow movements.

He stopped beside them.

He spoke to his mother, “You may leave now.”

Wan Quan was thrown into a fit of rage.

She was already livid, and now, she was absolutely seething.

Her body was trembling, trembling with unbearable rage.

Xin Zaozao even thought for a moment that Wan Quan might lash out at her son.

For a long period of time, Wan Quan had indeed not held back from hitting Mu Cidian.

But the Mu Cidian standing in front of her now, she truly didn’t think he could withstand any more physical abuse.

But who cares about that.

If Mu Cidian dies because of Wan Quan’s wrath, Wan Quan will be held accountable by law. And why would she stop such a win-win situation?

She just watched, impassively as Wan Quan refrained from acting out.

“You asking me to leave, you telling me to leave? Who should really leave, me or Xin Zaozao!” She roared at Mu Cidian, her voice frantic and desperate.

“You.” Mu Cidian’s tone was quite certain.

“Mu Cidian!” Wan Quan screamed, her voice deafening.

Mu Cidian replied, “Xin Zaozao was the one who signed the surgical consent form, not you.”

“So this is your revenge? You and Xin Zaozao are ganging up on me now, are you not?!” Wan Quan’s face contorted in intense anger, she glared fiercely at Mu Cidian, glaring at her own son who she had nurtured into adulthood. But for a woman, just one woman – he had severed ties, compelling her to leave his sight!

She was angry.

Raging out of control.

With a “slap” she ferociously slapped Mu Cidian’s face.

Mu Cidian didn’t move.

Xin Zaozao thought, if Mu Cidian flinched even a little, he might have collapsed under his current condition.

But he stood there, gritting his teeth, the white of his face showing a clear hand imprint.

Wan Quan declared, “Mu Cidian, in this lifetime, even if you die, I will never want to see your face again!”

She walked away, storming out furiously.

Mu Cidian watched his mother’s retreating figure.

Knowing that she came, it meant that deep down, she could still tolerate him.

He swallowed dryly.

He turned his gaze back to Xin Zaozao who was standing in front of him.

Xin Zaozao didn’t hastily walk away in that moment.

She quietly looked at Mu Cidian. From lying down looking weak as a kitten, he now stood toweringly in front of her, a close distance apart.

She didn’t say anything.

She watched as Mu Cidian suddenly bent down.

A frown crossed his face.

It was easy to imagine how such an action could strain his surgical wound.

But he bent down regardless, picked up the notebook from the floor.

The notebook was not particularly light, especially for someone who just underwent surgery, it was no small task.

Mu Cidian picked it up for her and handed it over.

Xin Zaozao just watched coldly.

The notebook was already damaged from the outside, but the exterior didn’t matter. What worried her was the possibility of damage to the internal memory stick

She harshly pulled the laptop out of Mu Cidian’s hand.

Just the thought of the damaged memory caused her expression to go cold.

“If the memory stick is damaged, tell me, I can get someone to fix it…”

“No need.” Xin Zaozao refused flatly, “If I let you fix it, wouldn’t I be marching towards my own death?”