Since the plane tickets were bought at the last minute, Song Yi'an and Li Qiyu were in a great hurry all the way.
As soon as they stepped into the hall, they heard the announcement that the check - in for their flight was about to close.
Song Yi'an took Li Qiyu's hand and ran wildly in the airport.
On their way rushing to check - in, Li Qiyu thought the high - heeled shoes slowed her down, so she simply took them off and ran bare - footed. They managed to board the plane just before the check - in counter closed.
Li Qiyu's disheveled appearance naturally caught everyone's attention.
Since they were in economy class, the seats were cramped and arranged in rows of three.
The middle - aged woman sitting in their row frowned when she saw Li Qiyu holding her shoes in a sorry state. Obviously, she disliked such a "vulgar" person.
Song Yi'an didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he asked the flight attendant for wet wipes, then squatted down to wipe Li Qiyu's feet clean. After helping her put on the shoes, he sat down with her.
The woman who had looked at them disdainfully before was now full of envy.
Song Yi'an took such meticulous care of her, especially in public view. Li Qiyu was extremely shy. She couldn't help withdrawing her feet when Song Yi'an was wiping them. By the time he helped her put on the shoes and sat down, her face was already flushed.
She said in a faint voice, "I could have done it myself. Next time..."
"Don't dodge next time," Song Yi'an said a bit angrily. "You're my wife. Taking care of you is my duty."
"But aren't we..."
"That's a matter for later. For now, you are, and that's that."
Their conversation sounded like a tongue - twister. The on - looking aunt didn't understand what they meant, but she knew she had been fed a mouthful of "dog food" (meaning witnessing a display of affection).
The plane landed smoothly at the Capital Airport. There was a big difference in climate between the northern capital and B City in the south. Li Qiyu had left in a hurry and didn't even have time to bring a coat. As soon as she got off the plane, she shivered. Even though Song Yi'an took off his coat and put it on her, it couldn't keep out the cold northern air.
Xiao Wu came to pick them up by car. As soon as they got in the car and felt the warm air inside, Li Qiyu sighed, "Ah, I'm back to life."
Seeing that Song Yi'an was still wearing a thin shirt, Li Qiyu quickly took off the coat and returned it to him. Song Yi'an took the coat but didn't put it on immediately. Instead, he covered Li Qiyu's legs with it.
Then he asked about the old Mr. Song's condition.
"He's been in the operating room for two hours. Now the old Mr. Song's secretary is waiting for the news there. Should we go straight to the hospital?"
Song Yi'an glanced at Li Qiyu.
Li Qiyu understood his concern almost instantly. A little cold was nothing. The old Mr. Song's situation was more important. She came here to help Song Yi'an, not to act like a pampered young lady. Li Qiyu volunteered, "Let's go to the hospital."
As soon as Song Yi'an and Li Qiyu arrived at the operating - room door, they saw a large crowd gathered there. Besides Song Yunsheng's people, there were also the senior officials of the Song Corporation who had heard the news and the people from the Song clan. If it weren't for the Song family being rich, so many people would have been driven out of the hospital long ago.
At this moment, everyone outside the ward had different expressions. Some were worried, some were looking around, and some were even expectant.
However, when everyone saw Li Qiyu and Song Yi'an coming, their expressions were surprisingly unified - they were all shocked.
Wasn't it said that they were still in B City? How could they arrive so quickly?
Song Yunsheng also saw Li Qiyu and Song Yi'an. Especially Li Qiyu, who was wearing Song Yi'an's coat and walking side by side with him very intimately.
Song Yunsheng was extremely indignant. His resentment towards Song Yi'an grew even deeper.
He thought to himself, "Just wait. Soon you, Song Yi'an, will have nothing. I'd like to see what you can use to fight me."
Seeing Song Yi'an back, the chief secretary of the old Mr. Song pulled Song Yi'an aside for a private conversation.
Song Yunsheng walked straight towards Li Qiyu.
Li Qiyu didn't want to talk to him at all.
He didn't know how to avoid suspicion, but she didn't want to have anything to do with him.
"Why are you here too?" Song Yunsheng walked up to Li Qiyu and asked in a low voice.
"My husband's grandfather is ill. Why can't I come?"
"Sure. I'm just curious. Isn't Song Yi'an very protective of you? But today he brought you out on his own initiative. Aren't you afraid I'll snatch you away?"
Li Qiyu rolled her eyes. "I'm afraid you don't have the ability."
She knew what Song Yunsheng meant. By coming to chat with her now, on one hand, he was showing off complacently, and on the other hand, he was just trying to annoy Song Yi'an.
After all, if he could give Song Yi'an a "green hat" (a metaphor for a man whose wife has an affair), whether it was real or not, it would become a laughingstock for the newly - appointed heir.
Li Qiyu took a step to the side to keep a safe distance from Song Yunsheng.
It was true that Song Yunsheng was a bit hurt when he saw her like this.
"Aren't you afraid that Song Yi'an will end up with nothing and become a poor loser? Can you really bear having a useless man as your husband when you've always lived in comfort?"
Song Yunsheng really didn't know her at all.
When had she ever lived a pampered life?
Li Qiyu glanced at Song Yunsheng indifferently. She just thought he was pathetic.
"I think you're the one who has nothing," she said. Without family affection, love, or friendship, he was like a clown on the stage, hopping around everywhere to seek attention.
Li Qiyu really knew how to hit Song Yunsheng's sore spot. After hearing this, Song Yunsheng could no longer maintain his calm appearance. Instead, his face showed the fierce and sinister look of a wounded beast ready to fight back at any moment.
Li Qiyu didn't care whether he was angry or not. She continued, "Moreover, even if he has nothing, he still has me."
When Song Yi'an finished talking with the chief secretary and walked over, he happened to hear Li Qiyu's words.
This was the first time he heard Li Qiyu openly show her support for him in front of others. Song Yi'an suddenly felt that the cold night seemed to warm up.
He walked over, and for the first time, he was bold enough to reach out and grab Li Qiyu's hand, interlacing their fingers and pressing their palms together.
Seeing this scene, Song Yunsheng felt even more frustrated.
Fortunately, at this time, the red light outside the operating room went out. The operating - room door slid open, and the exhausted doctor walked out.
Everyone quickly surrounded the doctor and asked about the situation.
The doctor waved his hand. He was annoyed by being surrounded by so many people. Looking at the crowd in front of him, he asked, "Are the patient's family members here?"
Song Yi'an quickly stepped forward and said, "I am. I'm the patient's grandson."
The doctor looked solemn. He patted Song Yi'an on the shoulder and said, "The patient has passed away. Please accept my condolences."