BXBX NOVEL Chapter 229 - Two-Hundred and Twenty-Nine: Persuasion
In the hospital, looking at Gu Bei’s sleeping face, Chen Yao finally sighed in relief. Fortunately, thanks to the timely medical treatment, it was a close call, but Gu Bei pulled through.
“Madam, the other madams from the family have rushed over,” Secretary Xiao Jiang whispered in her ear.
Chen Yao was slightly surprised. She looked at Gu Bei, who was sleeping soundly, and nodded. She gestured to the two intensive care nurses to monitor Gu Bei before walking out with Xiao Jiang.
“Chen Nian called and asked me to tell you he has already informed Mr. Shi about our recent work processes. Mr. Shi has started to handle our official business with him. Please rest assured.”
Chen Yao nodded. “Shi Nian is Yun Nan’s husband and our grandson-in-law. He’s one of us. If anything happens in the future and we’re not around, you can go to Shi Nian and Yun Nan directly.”
“Understood,” Xiao Jiang replied.
Bai Jie and the others all stood up when they saw Chen Yao. Chen Yao gave them a gentle smile and inquired, “Why are you all here?”
“Auntie Chen Yao, how is Uncle Gu Bei?” Bai Jie asked worriedly. “We were shocked when we heard the news just now and quickly came over.”
Chen Yao gestured for everyone to sit down before sitting down on an armchair herself and saying gently, “Sorry to have worried you all. Gu Bei’s fine now. His heart isn’t the healthiest, and he was probably stressed lately, so his heart
acted up. Fortunately, we got him medical treatment in time.”
Chang Hui heaved a sigh of relief. “That’s great. My, my, we were so worried all the way here.” She looked at her two sisters-in-law, and they both cooperatively nodded in unison.
Chen Yao sighed. ‘We’re not getting any younger; things like this are bound to happen. I’m sorry we made you guys worry too.”
Bai Jie commented, “Aunt Chen Yao, we’re just afraid something bad might happen to you two. We understand that you and Uncle Gu Bei like your quiet life, but you can’t live alone anymore. You two should bring bodyguards, assistants, secretaries, and all that wherever you go. That way, we’ll feel more at ease.”
Chen Yao smiled and uttered, “Yeah, we did bring doctors along with us on our trip this time. You’re right. If we weren’t so well prepared and brought along such a wide selection of people with us, your Uncle Gu Bei wouldn’t have pulled through so easily. We’ve decided to stop running around so often and settle down. We’re getting old, even if we don’t want to admit it.”
Zheng Xiu hurriedly stated, “Don’t say that, Aunt Chen Yao. It’s not a bad thing for you and Uncle Gu Bei to travel around when your health still allows it. It’s just safer if you bring a doctor along.”
Chen Yao smiled at her, happy that she approved of their frequent travels. “Yes, we’ve been to quite a few places these past few days. But we won’t be traveling much in the future. We’ll settle down and retire.”
Chang Hui saw the scene and felt very uncomfortable. ‘Zheng Xiu and her clever words,’ she inwardly grumbled. She had always disliked her and Bai Jie’s sanctimonious behavior. ‘Can’t theyjust be straightforward for a change? Whats there to beat around the bush about?
Of course, Chang Hui wasn’t a fool and naturally knew how to read expressions. Judging by Aunt Chen Yao’s relaxed composure, she knew that Uncle Gu Bei was fine. Now would be a great time to bring up their idea. Why wait when they could get things done as soon as possible?
Chang Hui began to persuade Chen Yao. “Aunt Chen Yao, I don’t think just having a doctor on hand is enough. You and Uncle Gu Bei should at least have two youngsters by your side. They can take care of your health and also cheer you up. Physically and emotionally, it’s the best cure for you two.” She looked at Bai Jie and Zheng Xiu, trying to get them to go along with her as she asked them, “Aren’t I right, ladies?”
Chen Yao’s smile faded, but she didn’t deny Chang Hui’s words. She nodded and replied, “You have a good point, dear. We’ll consider it in the future.”
With that said, she turned to Bai Jie without waiting for Chang Hui to say anything else and inquired, “I heard that you’re here to arrange a marriage for Gu Fei? How’s that going?”
Bai Jie gave her a pursed-lip smile and answered, “I went and spoke with the Shi family. The girl’s—Shi Xiu’s—parents, brothers, and sisters-in-law didn’t have any objections, so we’re letting the two children get along first. Gu Fei went to a place called Lu Town with Shi Xiu several days ago and came back saying he was so tired he couldn’t even get out of bed. But from the looks of it, I can tell that they had a lot of fun.”
Chen Yao was bewildered. ‘Lu Town? she thought. ‘Shi Xiu indeed had a lot of fun there, but I’m certain Gu Fei wasn’t there with her. Gu Fei is most likely using Shi Xiu as a cover.’
She kept her expression neutral and didn’t expose the matter. Shi Xiu was a decent and sensible child, and Gu Fei wasn’t unreliable like Gu He. Hence, Chen Yao smiled and nodded without saying a word before changing the topic and chatting about their daily lives with the other ladies..