Chapter 185
Lan Yuxi saw that Zheng Peipei didn't believe her and said with a smile, "If you don't believe me, you can ask your grandpa. My second brother heard you were sick and rushed over."
Zheng Peipei was so embarrassed that she pulled up the corner of the quilt to cover half of her small face.
Lan Yuxi was amused by her cute and bashful look. "How old are you?"
"Twenty-one."
"Not graduated from university yet?"
"Just graduated this year, but I've also been admitted as a postgraduate student under Professor Gao at Huayi University."
"Elder Gao?"
"Yes. Do you know him too?"
"Yes, we have a good relationship. When I opened my academy, he and Elder Huo helped me a lot." Lan Yuxi looked at her with a smile. "I guess you're not quite ready for a relationship yet. This blind date was also forced by your family. To be precise, you don't like Ming Zicheng. It's not about him as a person, but you dislike his profession because you're tired of the deceit and trickery in official circles and want to escape that world."
Zheng Peipei's eyes widened in surprise. "How did you know? Did you study psychology too?"
"A little." Lan Yuxi smiled mysteriously. She did know a little, but the reason she could accurately state what Zheng Peipei was thinking wasn't because she understood psychology, but because on the way, Ying had sent her another video.
The video showed the entire process of Wang Jiaojiao drugging her, as well as her inner thoughts.
This girl was quite honest and had no reservations, telling Wang Jiaojiao everything that was on her mind.
"Peipei, consider my second brother. Although he has a noble title, he's just a leisurely Marquis, and he's somewhat of a colleague to you. He also studied medicine and has a medical school in Norcas. He's been helping me out lately."
Zheng Peipei's eyes dimmed. "If I don't agree, will you hold me responsible?"
Lan Yuxi smiled and shook her head. "Did your grandpa tell you everything? Don't worry. I didn't know you back then. After seeing you, I changed my mind. You're so cute, I wouldn't bear to see you wronged. From now on, you'll be my sister. With me here, no one will dare to make things difficult for you, including my second brother."
Zheng Peipei's small face flushed, and she whispered, "He's actually quite a good person."
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked out the window. "Peipei, I think I hear my mom's voice. I'll go check."
Zheng Peipei's already relaxed nerves tensed up again. "Will she scold me?"
Lan Yuxi playfully flicked her nose. "My mom is very gentle. She won't scold you, but she'll definitely scold my second brother because girls always get hurt in these situations."
Zheng Peipei's dark, large eyes instantly became misty. It was her own initiative; how could she let Lan Musi take the blame?
Zheng Peipei looked at the IV drip and said with a choked voice, "Sister, can you help me pull out this needle?"
Seeing that the young girl was about to cry, Lan Yuxi quickly comforted her. "What's wrong? My mom really won't say anything to you."
"I want to go out and apologize to her. It's all my fault. I can't let Lan Musi take the blame." The girl tried to get up as she spoke.
Lan Yuxi quickly reached out and held her down. "Don't get up. I'll have my mom come in. You can tell her anything you want while lying down."
"That's too impolite."
"It's okay, we don't have so many formalities in our family."
After Lan Yuxi comforted her, she was about to go out when there was a knock on the door.
Lan Yuxi and Zheng Peipei looked over simultaneously.
"Lie down properly. I'll get the door." Lan Yuxi turned and quickly walked to the hospital room door, opening it.
Tang Wan, Lan Musi, and several members of the Zheng family gathered around.
Lan Musi glanced at the hospital bed and asked in a low voice, "Has the medication been applied?"
"Yes, come in." Lan Yuxi moved aside, letting everyone in.
Tang Wan walked to the bedside with concern. When she saw the pitiful little girl on the bed, she was stunned.
"This..." Tang Wan looked at her daughter. "This young lady looks so much like Zixin!"
"Isn't it better that she looks like her? You have another daughter now." Lan Yuxi smiled and held her mother's arm.
Tang Wan smiled and said, "That's true. A daughter-in-law is no different from a daughter, is she?"
Zheng Peipei cautiously observed the expression on Tang Wan's face. "Auntie, I'm sorry..."
Tang Wan smiled and held her hand. "Silly child, why are you apologizing? Although the cause of this incident was not our doing, you are a girl, and the apology should come from us. Child, you've suffered. I will definitely teach Lan Musi a good lesson when we get back."
Zheng Peipei was so anxious she was about to cry. "Auntie, it's not his fault. It's all my fault. I was not discerning and was schemed against."
Tang Wan patted her hand comfortingly. "Auntie has heard everything. You just focus on recovering. When you're better, Auntie will invite you to our house to play. Child, don't have any burdens. Our Lan family is not unreasonable. You can tell me anything you need as compensation, even if I have to give you my son, I'm willing."
Zheng Peipei's face flushed red to her ears, and she looked to her mother for help.
Mrs. Zheng smiled awkwardly. "Madam Lan, it's truly our fault that such a thing happened to our family. If you don't mind Peipei being young and inexperienced, why not let her try to get to know the second young master?"
"Mom..."
"You be quiet!" Mrs. Zheng glared at her impatiently.
How could she have given birth to such a foolish daughter, so lacking in caution? Fortunately, by chance, Lan Musi had entered the room arranged by Wang Jiaojiao. If her reputation had truly been ruined by those two gigolos, she would never be able to marry well.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Zheng secretly glanced at Lan Musi. Seeing him looking at her daughter with concern, her heart rejoiced. This young man had good looks and status. Although he wasn't from Huaguo and wouldn't be of much help to them, his family was wealthy, and her daughter would surely never have to worry about food or clothing if she married him.
Zheng Peipei looked to her father for help.
Zheng Dad shook his head slightly. He knew better than anyone that marrying Lan Musi was the best choice.
Zheng Yuan coughed lightly. "Madam Lan is learned and virtuous, and Marquis Lan is dignified and handsome. Peipei, if you miss such a good family, you will surely regret it in the future."
Zheng Peipei frowned slightly and swallowed the words she had intended to say.
Lan Musi glanced at her, then turned to Lan Yuxi and said, "Xier, take everyone out for a bit. I want to talk to Miss Zheng."
"Let's not. Peipei needs rest the most right now." Lan Yuxi bent down and tucked the quilt around Zheng Peipei. "Peipei, rest well. We'll come to see you tomorrow."
As she spoke, Lan Yuxi gave Lan Musi a look.
Lan Musi, somewhat reluctantly, followed her out.