"What exactly is going on? Tell me everything when you get back!" Old Master Lu, an avid internet surfer, was initially quite amused when he stumbled upon news of Lu Yanbei's dalliances, thinking his grandson was finally coming out of his shell. However, upon seeing Su He's profile picture, his eyes nearly popped out of his head.
They were… they were doing something illicit!
Hearing the old man's roar, Lu Yanbei, with renewed vigor, felt significantly more at ease. "I'm getting an IV drip at the hospital. I'll explain when I'm back."
"How did you end up in the hospital?" Old Master Lu's anger softened upon hearing this.
"Gastritis," Lu Yanbei explained simply.
Old Master Lu, doting on his grandson, stopped scolding him and shifted to concern for his health. "Work is important, but there's a limit. Do you often skip meals?"
"I'm telling you, you can't take stomach problems lightly; they can lead to serious issues."
"Do you have someone looking after you at the hospital? Should I have Sister Li prepare some food and send it over?"
"No need, I have someone," Lu Yanbei said, lifting his eyelids to glance at Su He, who was sleeping soundly at the foot of the bed. He lowered his voice.
Old Master Lu knew exactly who "this person" was.
"You scoundrel, what are you plotting?" Old Master Lu was dying of curiosity but couldn't help but sternly warn, "I'm telling you, this is immoral, do you understand? If her identity is exposed, the Lu family will be disgraced…"
Lu Yanbei ran his tongue over his lower lip, struggling to control his emotions. "I understand."
"Good." Old Master Lu felt reassured about his grandson. "Find a way to cover this up as soon as possible, lest it gets out of hand."
Although Su He rarely appeared in public, many people knew of her. Especially at that birthday banquet, where she publicly presented him with a portrait, which many guests praised highly.
If she were recognized, it would be a huge scandal.
The unspoken story between an uncle and his sister-in-law was too horrifying to contemplate.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Yanbei sat on the bed, lost in thought. Normally, he was so busy day and night that he had no time for such trivialities. Lying in the hospital now offered a rare moment of leisure.
At this moment, Su He seemed uncomfortable from lying on her stomach and turned over, revealing a face imprinted with marks from her sleeve. She slept restlessly, her face flushed like a ripe apple.
Lu Yanbei's gaze involuntarily fell upon her.
Her face was the same as before, though the baby fat had gradually receded, and she had lost some weight. She was playful, occasionally pampered, yet knew her boundaries. She loved painting and dancing and cherished life.
He knew everything about her.
Only, she didn't remember him!
Before, her eyes held a spark when she looked at him; now, there was only distance and wariness.
Lu Yanbei's brow furrowed suddenly, a sharp pain piercing his chest.
He still hadn't found the reason for her amnesia, only knowing she had been seriously ill and afterward forgot some things. But she remembered everyone else, just not him.
Thinking of this, Lu Yanbei closed his eyes in distress.
Perhaps his breathing had become heavier, as Su He soon woke up. "Is something wrong?"
She rubbed her blurry eyes and was about to get up and leave.
Lu Yanbei stopped her. "It's nothing, just that my legs are a bit numb from lying down so long."
"Oh? Then let me… help you rub them?" Su He asked tentatively.
Lu Yanbei glanced at her for two seconds and unceremoniously extended his leg.
Su He: ...
He really didn't know the meaning of politeness.
However, now that she had offered, it would seem insincere not to help him.
Su He puffed out her cheeks: Fine, seeing as he was sick, she would reluctantly do him this favor.
After mentally preparing herself, Su He rolled up her sleeves and placed her hands on his leg.
"Is this pressure okay? Too light or too heavy?" she asked as she massaged his acupoints.
"You can use a bit more force," Lu Yanbei leaned back, enjoying her service with peace of mind, and provided feedback. "Mmm… your technique is good…"
Hearing his muffled groan, Su He's face involuntarily flushed.
That sound… was too intimate!
Anyone overhearing would think they were doing something illicit in the room!
"A little higher, mmm… right there, a bit more force…" Lu Yanbei sighed contentedly, directing her where to press.
Su He's face turned scarlet, and she warned in a low voice, "Can you please not make that sound?"
It was too embarrassing for her!
Lu Yanbei, feigning ignorance, asked, "If I don't give any reaction, how will I know if it's in the right spot?"
"But you don't need to be so…"
"So?"
Su He, blushing, couldn't finish her sentence.
"Are you done yet?"
"Almost, a little more force, please."
Cheng Jue arrived at the hospital room door and was about to push it open when he heard these strange sounds and wisely stopped.
"Assistant Cheng, why are you standing outside and not going in?" The few executives who came with him were curious.
Cheng Jue cleared his throat and said, "President Lu is likely not awake yet. Let's wait outside for a moment."
He wouldn't dare enter and ruin his boss's "good deed"!
The others exchanged glances.
After a while, Lu Yanbei's voice came from inside. "Come in."
Cheng Jue pushed the door open and did not see Su He.
"President Lu, here is the information you requested." He respectfully handed over the briefcase.
The executives behind him hurried forward to offer their condolences.
"President Lu, you've worked hard!"
"Boss, you are truly dedicated! You haven't forgotten work even when you're sick; you're a role model for us all!"
Lu Yanbei paid no mind to these flattery.
All he knew was that during his absence, many projects at Lu Corporation had made no progress. Would a few words of praise make him overlook it?
"Who approved the West Suburb cooperation project?" he asked, his face darkening.
"That was me," a manager surnamed Zhao stepped forward.
"Did you take my previous words as mere wind?"
"I dare not."
"Then tell me, how did the Ling family get this project, hmm?" Lu Yanbei rested one hand on his abdomen and skillfully twirled a pen in the other.
He had rejected the Ling Corporation early on, yet they had ultimately won the bid.
How could Lu Yanbei not be angry?
Manager Zhao trembled, then finally mustered the courage to say, "The Ling family's bid was the lowest. I was thinking of saving the company costs…"
Lu Yanbei was almost amused by his foolishness. "Do you think Lu Corporation is short of a few pennies? Sacrificing years of hard-earned reputation for a meager profit is what you call thinking for the company!"
Manager Zhao met Lu Yanbei's icy gaze, cold sweat trickling down his palms.
This man's presence was too powerful!
Even while sick and on an IV drip, his aura was completely unaffected!
Just as Manager Zhao thought he couldn't salvage the situation, a clatter came from the restroom.
"Who's in there?" everyone exclaimed in surprise.
Su He looked at the basin that had fallen on the floor, her breath catching. She truly hadn't meant to eavesdrop; it was just that Lu Yanbei's voice was too intimidating, and she had fumbled, accidentally dropping the basin.