The next day, Jiang Nan Fang temporarily entrusted the children to Ah Zhong's care and went to meet Xu Yan Chuan.
She had expected Xu Yan Chuan to discuss the script, but upon entering the restaurant, she found only Ke Teng.
Realizing she had been tricked, Jiang Nan Fang sat down with an displeased expression.
"Why did you ask me out? Didn't I tell you I'm not interested in you and to stop contacting me?"
Ke Teng, appearing hurt by her rejection, clutched his chest and asked, "What about me isn't suitable for you? Give me a reason. If you don't give me a reason, I won't let you go."
Jiang Nan Fang replied, "You're too young, and I don't like dating younger men."
"But I'm taller than you and stronger. If you don't talk about age, no one would know I'm younger than you."
"Whether others can tell is their business. I mind. Don't contact me again."
As Jiang Nan Fang turned to leave, Ke Teng quickly stood up and grabbed her arm.
"Don't go! I haven't finished speaking. Nan Fang, you're not telling the truth. Actually, I understand why you're refusing me."
In a public place, a man and a woman pulling at each other was unseemly.
Jiang Nan Fang asked him to let go, "If you want to talk, talk. Can you stop pulling at me?"
"Then don't go, sit down and let me finish. Otherwise, I won't let you go today."
Jiang Nan Fang reluctantly sat back down, "Alright, you have two minutes. Speak quickly."
Ke Teng moved closer and sat beside her. "Is it because you're divorced and have two children, and you're afraid my father won't accept it if he finds out?"
"...Even if it is. What do you plan to do?"
Ke Teng smiled happily, "You underestimate your own charm."
"For me and my father, it's you we're interested in, nothing else matters. He already knows about you and doesn't mind at all. Otherwise, he wouldn't have welcomed you so warmly that day."
"..."
Jiang Nan Fang hadn't expected her charm to be so potent.
The renowned magnate of Shang Cheng was willing to consider her as his only daughter-in-law.
"Are you sure you're not lying?"
Ke Teng raised four fingers, "I swear. Not a word is false."
"If you don't believe me, agree to be my girlfriend now, and I can announce it on Weibo in the next second."
"No!" Jiang Nan Fang was startled by his earnestness.
"Ke Teng, I'm very touched by what you've said today. I'm also grateful for your and your father's admiration, but..."
"You still like Zhan Bei Jue and are hoping to reconcile with him someday?"
Jiang Nan Fang shook her head, "It's not about him, it has nothing to do with him. It's impossible for us to get back together."
"Then do you mind the age gap that much? Are you afraid my body hasn't fully developed, and there are areas where I might not satisfy you?"
"..." Jiang Nan Fang felt like slapping him.
In such a serious situation, making such a joke was not funny at all.
"Let me tell you the truth. I actually have four children. Zhan Bei Jue has two, and I have two."
"If it weren't for my children being ill and forcing me to stay temporarily, I would have left Nan Cheng long ago."
"I don't like it here, and I don't like Shang Cheng. I will leave someday. So, don't waste your feelings."
Ke Teng was clearly shocked by her words. He stared at her slightly mournful face for several seconds before recovering.
"Are you serious?"
"I can also swear. Not a word is false."
"...You mean, your children are sick, really?"
She hadn't expected him to completely disregard her intention to leave and instead focus on the children.
Jiang Nan Fang looked at him seriously, "I wish it were false too. But no mother would joke about her child's life."
"Can you tell me? What are they sick with?"
Jiang Nan Fang briefly explained the children's condition and her concerns about heart matching.
After listening, Ke Teng pondered for two seconds, "I will treat this as my own matter and do my best to help."
"Don't worry, my father knows many renowned doctors overseas. I'll go back now and ask him to keep an eye out for you."
"..."
At this moment, nothing could make Jiang Nan Fang happier than hearing someone offer to help save her children.
Although Ke Teng was often unreliable and his words might not always be taken seriously, Jiang Nan Fang was still very grateful.
"You are a good person. I thank you on behalf of the children, Ke Teng."
Ke Teng gazed at her sparkling eyes.
"So, if I help your children get better, will you give me a chance?"
"..."
Although she had only been out of the hospital for a little over an hour, it felt like centuries to Jiang Nan Fang.
Upon returning to the ward and seeing Ah Zhong accompanying the children as they drew, she couldn't resist going to Director Gao's office again to inquire about the matching progress.
Director Gao told her, "Matching is not something you can rush."
"There are tens of thousands of people worldwide waiting for heart and lung transplant surgeries. While I can understand your feelings, but..."
Jiang Nan Fang understood his unspoken meaning.
"I'm sorry, I don't mean to trouble you. It's just that I'm so worried, I can't help but hope for a miracle."
Director Gao comforted her.
"The children's condition is relatively stable for now, not at a life-threatening stage, so you don't need to worry too much."
"A healthy lifestyle and your optimistic attitude as a parent both contribute to their immunity and ability to fight illness."
"Instead of being anxious every day, it's better to relax and accompany them. Rest assured, I will notify you immediately if there is any progress."
"Also, President Zhan is also trying his best. As far as I know, he is looking for matches worldwide in his own way. With him involved, there won't be a problem."
Daddy hadn't called to chat with them for two consecutive days, and Jing Yu and Jing Tian also showed no signs of returning.
Rui Rui and Ge Er were left alone at the summer camp, having lost their usual happiness.
During a break in their games, they sat together on the lawn and chatted.
Ge Er asked her brother, "Could it be that Daddy and Mommy fought again, and Mommy got angry and took them away?"
"Mommy doesn't want us, and Daddy doesn't want us anymore. Are we two abandoned orphans from now on?"
Although Rui Rui harbored a faint sense of unease, he forced himself not to believe it.
"No. I believe in Mommy and Daddy's character. We will never be abandoned. Perhaps they've been busy lately..."
Ge Er started to cry as she spoke.
"Busy with what? So busy that they don't even have time to bring us back or call us? Brother, I'm so scared~"
Rui Rui embraced his sister with his small arms and gently patted her.
"Don't cry. Don't be afraid. If you're really scared, I'll call them."
"I'll say the coach has an activity and asks them to come over. I'll ask them to come and stay with you tomorrow, okay?"
"Really?" Ge Er looked up at her brother with tear-filled eyes.
"But what if they come and find out the coach has no activity planned, say a few words, and leave?"
"Then I'll ask the coach to truly arrange an activity. Tell me, how many days do you want them to stay here?"