Chapter 153: Hard to Refuse Warm Hospitality

"But my heart aches!"

Wang Yingna wiped her tears and said.

The car accelerated toward the hospital.

A moment later.

Arrived at the hospital entrance.

Wang Yingna hurriedly got out of the car, rushed inside, and called for a doctor.

Li Jiaci let out a sigh, gazing at her bewildered back, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

Having experienced all kinds of things in his previous life.

He originally did not intend to invest his feelings in romantic matters again.

The taste of being betrayed by one's beloved is something only those who have experienced it can understand.

Days and nights of heart-wrenching pain.

Hatred that seeps into the marrow.

How could Li Jiaci ever let go of his grudge?

Because of a woman.

He lost all his brothers.

Forced to become a puppet of the Golden Triangle.

He drifted through each day amidst a hail of gunfire.

His body was eroded by drug addiction.

He became neither human nor ghost.

When Li Jiaci now recalls those past events, he still feels difficulty breathing, as if drowning in a deep sea, on the verge of suffocation.

But he likewise understands.

Wang Yingna and Li Qinglan are different.

She is sincere toward herself.

But Li Jiaci does not know that, in his previous life, because he mistakenly trusted Li Qinglan, he caused his brothers to die miserably; in this life, does he truly deserve happiness?

Two nurses were brought by Wang Yingna to the front of the car.

Li Jiaci pushed open the car door and stepped out.

Wang Yingna noticed his eyes were bloodshot, and she grew increasingly nervous.

"Come on, help him quickly!"

"Please, I beg you!"

"Don't let my brother Jiaci suffer..."

Li Jiaci smiled.

He raised his hand and tapped her forehead.

"I'm fine!"

"What you say doesn't count; I don't believe your words, you big liar!"

Wang Yingna walked over, supported Li Jiaci's arm, as if caring for a patient with limited mobility.

The two nurses looked at them with eyes full of contempt.

It's not like they're missing an arm or a leg.

What's the big deal?

After a round of bandaging.

Li Jiaci freed his hand and glanced at the time on his phone.

It was already 5:30 in the afternoon.

Wang Yingna furrowed her brows and asked, "Brother Jiaci, are you really going to accompany that woman for a meal?"

"It's hard to refuse such warm hospitality."

Li Jiaci said lightly.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yingna grew so angry her cheeks puffed out.

"A dog can't change its habit of eating feces!"

"What the heck?"

"Isn't that so? I've seen plenty of your men's petty tricks!"

"Damn it, you can't condemn all men with a single stick!"

"They're all the same!"

Wang Yingna turned her back.

These past few years she has been managing the venue of the Song and Dance Hall for Wang Zhen.

What kind of man hasn't she seen?

Those married men who go out looking for girls to have fun with—hypocrites—are a dime a dozen!

Often even the legitimate wives bring their sisters to cause trouble at the door.

There are even those who bring their children.

Wang Yingna originally thought Li Jiaci was different from those men.

Until Liu Yanxi appeared.

Just thinking about that woman's arrogant attitude toward Li Jiaci makes her feel indignant.

Why does Li Jiaci listen to her so much?

And as for what one wants for oneself, one must always swallow one's pride and go along.

Wang Yingna turned her back to Li Jiaci, fuming.

She tried to make herself look even more hot-tempered.

So that Li Jiaci would have to lower his voice and humble himself.

But just then.

She suddenly saw Li Jiaci walk past right in front of her.

She turned her head back to look.

The chair behind her had long been empty.

Hey?

This guy not only didn't coax her, but walked off without a word!

Li Jiaci!

Stop right there!

Wang Yingna jumped to her feet.

A voice drifted back from afar: "Are you going or not? If not, just head back to the factory yourself!"

I...

Wang Yingna was furious and flustered.

She stamped her foot hard.

But after a brief hesitation, she immediately chased after him.

This is the man she had finally taken a liking to.

If another woman were to snatch him away...

Then all her efforts over this period would have been for nothing, right?

Thinking of that,

Wang Yingna said angrily: "Not only will I go, I'll also order a big table of dishes, drain her money dry, and make her never dare to treat you to a meal again!"

Wang Yingna muttered to herself.

But she didn't notice that Li Jiaci's mouth curled up, smiling happily.

At six in the evening.

Spring Happiness Restaurant.

The two arrived on time.

And Liu Yanxi had already arrived ahead of them, waiting at the restaurant entrance.

Everyone's here?

Liu Yanxi stepped forward and greeted them with a smile.

Li Jiaci gave a faint nod and said: "I just came out of the hospital and immediately rushed over!"

Does your hand still hurt?

Liu Yanxi took Li Jiaci's hand and looked at it with concern.

Seeing this, Wang Yingna's face darkened as she urged: "Hurry upstairs, it's freezing outside!"

"Right, I booked a private room; I'll take you there!"

Liu Yanxi let go of his hand and made a gesturing invitation to the two.

Before Li Jiaci could respond, Wang Yingna linked her arm through his, smiling sweetly: "Jiaci bro, I'll help you up!"

"I injured my hand, not my leg!"

"But they're just worried about you!"

……

The three entered the private room.

Wang Yingna summoned the server.

"You should know me, right?"

The server chuckled obsequiously and nodded: "I know you, I know you, Miss Wang is a valued guest of our restaurant!"

This made Wang Yingna feel quite pleased.

She lifted her chin and told the server: "Since you know me, it's easy—later bring out all the dishes I love; Jiaci bro came by car, so no need to serve alcohol!"

"Got it!"

The server bowed and left.

Liu Yanxi scratched her head awkwardly.

Actually, she hadn't intended to be so extravagant.

But whoever comes is a guest.

This young lady is Li Jiaci's friend; she couldn't refuse, so she gave Li Jiaci face.

Li Jiaci coughed once and asked Wang Yingna in a low voice: "Can you finish all these dishes?"

"If I can't finish, I can take it to go!"

"Aren't your few brothers fond of the dishes at Spring Happiness Restaurant?"

"Just have the server pack some rice later!"

Wang Yingna said it as a matter of course.

She glanced at Liu Yanxi sitting across the table, her gaze haughty as she asked: "How long have you known Jiaci bro?"

Liu Yanxi was pouring tea, her head not lifting.

"A few months, not long."

Wang Yingna calculated on her fingers; she and Li Jiaci have only known each other for a few months.

Then she asked again: "How much do you know about Brother Jiaci?"

Liu Yanxi lifted her teacup and took a sip.

"I don't know him."

"But I know you."

Hearing this, Wang Yingna was stunned.

"What do you know about me?"

Liu Yanxi smiled lightly and said: "Miss Wang, looking at your good complexion, you probably succeeded in quitting powder."

Quitting powder...

Wang Yingna's heart skipped a beat.

This time it was Liu Yanxi's turn to be smug.

She set down her teacup, and the smile at the corners of her mouth deepened.

"Although you've quit, you still need to be careful from now on!"

"After all, the addiction to this stuff can be huge!"

"A little carelessness, and you'll repeat past mistakes!"

"I certainly don't want to see your figure in the mission to catch drug dealers!"

"Of course, if we really run into each other, don't expect me to give you leniency for Li Jiaci's sake."