"If it's true, you should know what the situation was at the time? It was you who lunged at me, not me bullying you." Guo Xuyang said.
"You're so capable, if you wanted to, you could have woken us up."
"To be honest, I was tempted at the time. Who told you you were so beautiful? Does Zhan Yifang know you have this?"
"I like hearing you say that. I don't believe that a beautiful woman like me wouldn't move you." Wang Qi paused and said.
"If she knew, she wouldn't have lunged at you. You might not know, but she hates being deceived the most."
"What other requests do you have? Speak them all at once. I don't like being blackmailed."
"I don't like hearing you say that. What do you mean by blackmail? What have I blackmailed you for?"
"It's my fault for speaking carelessly. Even if I agreed, your family might not. You've been to my home and know I'm building the estate for my wives. Are you really willing to be a concubine?"
"It's true I went to your home, but I didn't see many women. The women downstairs are not your wives, otherwise they wouldn't call you President Guo. The aunt upstairs holding the baby, and the person sitting next to you, never said a word to you from beginning to end, so she couldn't be your wife either. You always say you're preparing for your wives, but how many wives do you actually have? Three, five, or eight? If they can be your wives, I certainly wouldn't mind. Besides, you're so rich, and the famous King's Villa in the provincial capital is also yours. I'm not afraid of marrying you and suffering a loss."
"You're overthinking it. Even if I accept you, I can't give you a title. My family situation is quite special. Although I'm quite a scoundrel, I can't completely refuse the demands from above, so I often have to leave."
"Can you tell me what you do?"
"Since your father is in that department, you should know some things are not meant for you to know."
"You and my dad are in the same department? No wonder you can get in there."
"You're overthinking it. Your dad and I are not in the same department. I hope you'll reconsider and not just come along out of a whim to join the fun."
"My first time was given to you, don't you want to be responsible for me?"
"I didn't say that. If you are determined to follow me, I won't refuse. Just don't blame me later, as I won't be home often."
"What about your wives then? And your children?"
"They all have their own things to do and their own jobs. As for the children, my mother is responsible for them."
"You're too much of a scoundrel, aren't you? Using your mother as a free nanny?"
"It was my mother's own request. She enjoys it, and I can't do anything unfilial. I suggest you think about it again. Although you initiated it that day, I can compensate you. You can name your price." Guo Xuyang said.
"What if I'm dead set on following you?"
"As you said, I'm a scoundrel enough. It doesn't matter if you're one more."
"You're a hopeless scoundrel." Wang Qi said hatefully, then turned and went back into the ward.
"Guimin, you're better? That's great. You scared me just now." Zhan Qingguo was holding Zhao Guimin's hand as she sat on the hospital bed, chattering away.
"I'm fine, don't make such a fuss. This isn't the first or second time this has happened."
"It's not like that. If a young man hadn't stepped in this time, you... you almost didn't wake up." Zhan Qingguo's voice choked up.
"Fangfang is right here, why are you crying while talking? How old are you, and you're not even ashamed." Zhao Guimin said, wiping a tear from Zhan Qingguo's face.
"Dad, don't get so emotional. Mom is fine now. Look, Uncle Li is laughing at you."
"Deep marital affection, this is normal. Old Zhan, don't be sad, it's good that Guimin is okay." Dr. Li said.
"I just lost control for a moment. Are we going home to recuperate or recuperating here?" Zhan Qingguo asked Zhao Guimin.
"Let's go home, I feel much better." Zhao Guimin said, preparing to get out of bed.
"Don't move. I'll find a wheelchair in a moment to push you." Zhan Qingguo stopped her.
"Fangfang, keep an eye on your mother, I'll go find a wheelchair outside."
"I'll go, Dad. You stay here and talk to Mom." Zhan Yifang said as she walked out of the room, bumping into Guo Xuyang who was about to enter.
"What are you doing?" Guo Xuyang asked.
"I'm going to find a wheelchair. My mom doesn't want to recuperate in the hospital."
"Come on, I'll go with you."
"Where are you planning for me to stay?" Zhan Yifang asked.
"What?"
"You want me to have children for you, right? Where are you planning for me to stay?"
"There are plenty of houses. If you want to stay at my home, you can, or you can stay at the King's Villa."
"Aren't you afraid of your wife?"
"They don't ask about my business. However, you'd better not meet Xiao Xi."
"Xiao Xi? Which Xiao Xi?"
"The one in the room where my mother was holding the baby when you visited my house today. She's recovering from childbirth, and I don't want to make her angry."
"Are you planning to keep her hidden away? You don't want to tell your family about me?"
"It's not like that. Let's talk about it after Xiao Xi's confinement month is over."
"Then if I go to your house, won't she find out?"
"I can say you're a nurse I hired."
"Then forget it. You'd better find me a room outside to stay in." Zhan Yifang said.
"I don't want to be a mistress ruining someone's family."
"Go to a hotel. It'll be good for you to have company."
"Who else?"
"You won't know even if I tell you. You'll know when you meet them."
"I can't believe you're actually keeping mistresses outside?"
"What are you talking about? She's also my wife, but the wedding was registered abroad. Her parents just don't know."
"How many wives do you actually have?"
"It's hard to say for sure right now. You'll find out if you stay with me longer."
"You're not really going to have three wives and seven concubines like the old landlords, are you?" Zhan Yifang said in surprise.
"How should I put it? You might not believe it if I told you, so let's not talk about it."
"What's wrong with you? Just tell me how many you have, what's so bad about it?"
"Over twenty, I guess." Guo Xuyang said, touching his nose.
"Over twenty? Are you kidding me?" Zhan Yifang was stunned.
"Perhaps even more. It's really hard to say. Is this wheelchair okay?" Guo Xuyang said, pushing a wheelchair placed at the entrance of the hall.
"Are you telling the truth or not? Don't lie to me." Zhan Yifang still insisted.
"Can we not dwell on this? You'll understand slowly later. Of course, if you change your mind, I won't force you." Guo Xuyang said, looking at Zhan Yifang.
"Can I change my mind? You don't know how sad my dad is with my mom in that state. If anything happened to her, my dad might collapse."
Guo Xuyang didn't believe a word Zhan Yifang said. He knew the most famous saying was "promotion and wealth, then death of the wife." For someone in Zhan Qingguo's high position, it was hard to say he didn't have a long line of admirers, and at least three to five confidantes. If Zhao Guimin really had an accident, it might be exactly what Zhan Qingguo wished for. Of course, this was just his thought, and he dared not say it out loud.