Chapter 261: Tang Yu is Too Hypocritical!

A short separation is better than a new marriage.

Once many things have a beginning, they become addictive.

Tang Ye has needed to take care of Jiang Jing during this period, and he has not seen Du Xi for several days.

Therefore, Tang Ye was full of anticipation for returning home this time.

As soon as Tang Ye returned home, he happily took a shower.

Just after washing, he heard some movement outside the room door, so he hurried over to open it.

He saw Qin Lan carrying a vegetable basket as she walked into the house.

A flash of disappointment crossed Tang Ye's eyes.

This subtle change was instantly captured by Qin Lan.

With a smile on her lips, she teased, "You forget your mother once you have a wife. Seeing that it's me and not Du Xi, your expression changed really fast."

Tang Ye scratched his head in embarrassment, "Mom, when did you get back? Why didn't you say anything in advance?"

Qin Lan responded with a smile: "I got back the day before yesterday. This business trip went quite smoothly, so I arrived home a few days early. By the way, when I went downstairs to buy groceries today, I felt it was quite strange; many people took the initiative to greet me, whereas they used to be very cold. Especially Dr. Zhang downstairs, who even took the initiative to ask me about your and Du Xi's wedding."

Tang Ye decoded it: "My dad has been doing well at the hospital lately, so you've been basking in his reflected glory."

"How so?"

Tang Ye smiled slightly; Tang Yu is low-key by nature and rarely mentions hospital matters to Qin Lan on weekdays.

So, he told Qin Lan the detailed process of his father saving Mayor Jiang, one by one.

He also mentioned in passing that to thank Tang Yu, Liu Xiuzhi intends to donate top-tier surgical equipment worth ten million.

"Your dad has finally made it."

Tang Ye reached out to rummage through the vegetable basket and said half-jokingly: "Mom, you need to have some sense of crisis. My dad belongs to the type of person who achieves success late in life. Although he is over fifty, there are almost no wrinkles on his face, and he looks like he's only in his forties. Now, many young girls like this kind of mature and steady man."

Qin Lan gave Tang Ye a look of annoyance and chided: "You brat, you're sowing discord between your father and me again."

Tang Ye said with a grin: "Mom, I bought a beauty card at a shop my friend opened. In a while, I'll have Du Xi accompany you to get some treatments."

Qin Lan shook her head with a helpless, wry smile: "You child, this card must have cost a lot of money, right?"

Tang Ye said with a serious face: "Mom, no matter how much it costs, love needs to be managed and invested in with heart."

After saying this, he noticed the vegetables Qin Lan bought today, including chives and pork kidneys, so he asked: "Mom, why did you buy these today? They aren't things I like to eat."

Qin Lan picked up the vegetable basket and walked toward the kitchen, saying in a flat tone: "You'll eat whatever I make; don't be picky."

Tang Ye finally realized and said with a smile: "Mom, you are very thoughtful. Are you trying to nourish my body?"

Qin Lan said without any concealment: "Isn't it because I'm hoping to hold a big grandson soon? You and Du Xi are not young anymore; you need to hurry up. Don't think about dragging it out for a few more years or doing that DINK thing."

"Don't worry, I like children. As for Du Xi, she's even more anxious than I am."

Just at this moment, there was a noise from the living room.

Du Xi changed her shoes and walked in, asking: "What am I anxious about?"

Qin Lan pursed her lips and chuckled.

Tang Ye said with a smile: "You're anxious to have children."

Du Xi's face instantly turned bright red; she glared at Tang Ye and shyly walked quickly into the bedroom.

Qin Lan lowered her voice and said to Tang Ye: "Dr. Zhang is so envious of me. She has a daughter who hasn't found a suitable partner yet, and she previously entrusted someone to try and set you two up. But later, when she found out you had been sent to the township for a temporary post, that was the end of it. Now that she knows you're married and that you married a Police officer, she's incredibly envious."

Tang Ye gossiped: "Did my dad pursue Zhang Yi back in the day?"

Qin Lan shook her head and said: "That was just your father's wishful thinking. Your father's family was poor back then, and Dr. Zhang had good conditions, so she didn't look down on your father at all. Only I saw that your father was honest and didn't mind him. However, she probably regrets it quite a bit now."

Seeing Qin Lan's smug expression, Tang Ye also started to laugh.

The phone in his pocket rang abruptly.

Tang Ye took it out and saw it was a call from Wan Ming.

He stepped onto the balcony and pressed the answer button.

"Section Chief Tang, can you do me a favor?"

"Why are you being so polite with me? Just say it."

"The girlfriend of that kid Xiao Si is sick.

The community hospital can't treat it well, so I was thinking, since you have wide connections, could you help find a reliable doctor?"

Xiao Si is Wan Ming's informant, the pickpocket who was previously arrested by Chen Bo and subjected to torture to extract a confession.

Tang Ye did not hesitate at all and immediately replied: "Sure, have them go directly to the Municipal Hospital tomorrow. I've been at the hospital lately, so I'll find them a good doctor then."

Wan Ming sighed softly on the other end of the phone and explained: "This kid Xiao Si actually doesn't have a bad nature, and he's quite loyal. He's dating someone, and this time he wants to turn over a new leaf!"

Tang Ye understood Wan Ming's concerns, fearing that he might hold a prejudice against Xiao Si, so he hurriedly said: "Old Wan, don't worry, I will definitely take care of it for you."

After ending the call, Tang Ye walked into the house, where Du Xi was helping Qin Lan in the kitchen.

Du Xi, who previously never lifted a finger, looked clumsy in the kitchen, but there was a smile in her eyes, and she was very serious about everything.

Looking at Qin Lan again, her face was full of patience, completely different from her usual attitude of bossing him around.

Tang Ye watched his wife and mother getting along harmoniously, and he felt sweet inside.

Another half hour passed.

Tang Yu returned home.

Seeing the dining table filled with dishes that were both delicious and fragrant, a smile appeared on his face: "It seems I returned at just the right time, catching the mealtime."

Tang Ye suggested with a smile: "Dad, shall we have a drink tonight?"

Tang Yu waved his hand and politely declined: "You drink; I have a surgery early tomorrow morning. The patient was specially transferred from the Provincial Hospital."

Tang Ye couldn't help but show a look of surprise and said: "Dad, your reputation is getting bigger and bigger."

Tang Yu waved his hand dismissively.

"I don't care; these are all empty titles."

Tang Ye could not help but chuckle.

Tang Yu was just too hypocritical!

As a doctor, how could Tang Yu possibly not care about his reputation?

Tang Ye took the opportunity to say, "Dad, I have a friend who has had a high fever for a long time; he has been to several hospitals, but they cannot find the cause."

Tang Yu readily agreed, "Fine, I will arrange this first thing tomorrow morning."

Seven-thirty in the evening.

Tang Ye ran into the bedroom and urged Du Xi to go take a shower.

After Du Xi finished showering, she pushed open the door.

Tang Ye darted out from behind, wanting to give Du Xi a surprise.

Unexpectedly, Du Xi reacted instinctively, twisting Tang Ye's arm behind his back and pinning him to the floor.

Once she saw clearly that it was Tang Ye, she quickly let go and asked with concern, "You gave me a fright, are you alright?"

Tang Ye moved his arm around, unable to laugh or cry, "I didn't expect you to be so strong."

Du Xi helped rub Tang Ye's arm and said with a smile, "In my line of work, grappling and combat are basic skills. Don't sneak up on me from behind; it's easy to get hurt!"

Tang Ye grinned and draped his right arm over Du Xi's shoulder.

His left hand started to get restless!

"I have some skills too!

Come, come, why don't we spar a little?

If I use Double Peak Piercing Ears!

May I ask, my lady, how would you respond?"