Chapter 37: The Unusual Chen Che

"Uncle Fu, I know."

Facing Fu Lang's persuasion, Chen Che accepted it calmly.

Fu Lang was different from Xu Baifeng; his concern for Chen Che came from the heart, and Chen Che could feel this.

Therefore, Chen Che did not argue, but instead went along with what Fu Lang said to put him at ease.

"Brother Chen Che, did you really come to find us just to use us?"

Fu Yanyan stared blankly at Chen Che, her eyes flashing with disappointment and a glimmer of hope.

"Little sister, I will give you a piece of friendly advice: don't believe whatever others say; use your brain to think."

There was suppressed anger in Ma Menghan's tone.

She had already been annoyed when Xu Baifeng targeted Chen Che, and she felt even more furious that Fu Yanyan had actually believed him.

Fu Yanyan was already unhappy about the misunderstanding regarding the relationship between Ma Menghan and Chen Che, so hearing Ma Menghan lecture her now, she naturally could not listen.

"Mind your own business, you're the one without a brain!"

Fu Yanyan glared angrily at Ma Menghan, puffing out her cheeks.

Xu Baifeng's gaze fell on Ma Menghan, examining her carefully.

Ma Menghan was wearing a T-shirt and jeans today, with a simple high ponytail tied in the back.

Not only did she possess a youthful vitality that did not lose to Fu Yanyan's in the slightest, but she also exuded a mature charm polished by social experience.

Xu Baifeng's eyes gleamed with a lecherous light as he asked, "Who is this?"

Ma Menghan noticed Xu Baifeng's unfriendly gaze, hooked her arm through Chen Che's, and said, "I am Chen Che's girlfriend!"

Xu Baifeng frowned and looked at Chen Che in surprise.

He had not expected Chen Che to have such good fortune; for a moment, the competitive spirit from his childhood surged, and feelings of envy, jealousy, and hatred all welled up.

"Uncle Fu, Yanyan, I've booked a table at the best hotel in Shanghai—the Kaiyue Hotel. I'll treat you to lunch at noon."

Xu Baifeng glanced at Chen Che with a look of contempt. "The Kaiyue Hotel is the most expensive hotel in the city; I had to book it a month in advance to get a spot. I've also called in the company's Martial Artist bodyguards to provide full protection, ensuring those debt collectors and any riffraff won't dare to cause trouble."

Xu Baifeng said this deliberately for Chen Che and Ma Menghan to hear, though primarily for Chen Che.

So what if you are a Martial Artist? My bodyguards are Martial Artists too!

Besides, I have money; I can take the woman I like to eat at the most expensive hotel in the city, can you?

A woman this beautiful following you is truly blind!

"Tch, who cares!" Ma Menghan muttered softly.

Chen Che and Xu Baifeng locked eyes, their gazes clashing several times.

Fu Lang sighed in his heart and spoke up: "Xiaofeng, there's no need to spend so much money next time. Besides, I'm old, and your aunt needs me here. I won't go; you young people go ahead. You haven't seen each other in so long, have a good chat."

Xu Baifeng looked at Chen Che with disdain and snorted coldly: "If Uncle Fu isn't going, then Yanyan and I will go as a pair. I only invited the two of you."

Fu Yanyan had originally wanted to refuse, but Ma Menghan said at this moment:

"Little sister, I advise you not to go either. This man is not like your Brother Chen Che; there is something wrong with him."

Ma Menghan meant well with her reminder, but she overlooked Fu Yanyan's attitude toward her.

To Fu Yanyan, this sentence sounded like a provocation!

Showing off that she was Chen Che's girlfriend, showing off that such a good man was her boyfriend!

Ma Menghan's good intentions led to a bad outcome; Fu Yanyan completely blew up!

"Even if you are Brother Chen Che's girlfriend, you have no right to tell me what to do!"

Fu Yanyan grabbed Xu Baifeng's arm and said petulantly: "I'm going! Brother Baifeng is so outstanding and treats me so well, why shouldn't I go!"

Xu Baifeng was overjoyed.

His original intention was to go with just Fu Yanyan; he had only said that because he knew Fu Lang wouldn't go.

"Yanyan, let's go. I promise to take you to eat the best food!"

Xu Baifeng took the opportunity to put his arm around Fu Yanyan's shoulder.

Being touched by Xu Baifeng, Fu Yanyan felt a bit uncomfortable, but she still smiled and said: "Brother Baifeng is the best!"

Xu Baifeng was beaming; he hadn't expected Chen Che's sudden return to actually stimulate Fu Yanyan like this.

In this way, there was hope today to finally win over this childhood sweetheart he had been longing for!

Fu Yanyan and Xu Baifeng left with intimate behavior.

Ma Menghan said to Fu Lang: "Uncle Fu, are you really at ease?"

Fu Lang shook his head: "It's fine, they have gone out alone before."

Fu Lang looked at Chen Che and said: "Little Che, I didn't expect Little Feng to have such a deep prejudice against you; don't take it to heart."

"He has been jealous of you since he was a child, and now that his father is... naturally he won't be like he was before."

Chen Che shook his head and smiled: "It's fine, Uncle Fu. As long as he treats you well, that's enough."

Fu Lang sighed and said: "You two shouldn't leave at noon, just eat here."

"Alright, Uncle Fu."

Chen Che replied, then looked toward the inner room and asked: "Uncle Fu, what happened to Gao Ayi?"

Hearing this, Fu Lang stood up and walked toward the inner room, and Chen Che and Ma Menghan followed.

Gao Huiwen was lying quietly on the bed, covered by a thin quilt, her face peaceful as if she were asleep.

"A month ago, I did a small business deal with a friend I met by chance, but that person took the money and ran. As a result, I couldn't pay back the money I had borrowed to do the business. The people I borrowed from are the group that just came here; the leader is called Yu Long."

"Your aunt later found her friends and scraped together a little, but unexpectedly..."

Fu Lang sat on the edge of the bed, held his wife's hand, and said slowly: "When it was time to pay the money back, I happened to have something to do, so your aunt went. As a result, there was a car accident..."

Ma Menghan looked compassionate, staring at Fu Lang's head of white hair, and asked: "You must have had a very hard time, right?"

Fu Lang shook his head: "It's all in the past. Fortunately, Xiaofeng helped. He provided money and people, and even found a doctor to come to the house regularly—"

Fu Lang remembered something, looked up, and glanced at the calendar hanging on the wall: "Today is also the day Doctor Lin is supposed to come; he should be here soon."

"Knock, knock, knock..."

At this moment, a knocking sound came from the door.

"It's Doctor Lin; I'll go open the door."

Fu Lang stood up to open the door and welcome Lin Zhishen, while Chen Che looked at Gao Huiwen, who was lying on the bed, with a grave expression.

"What's wrong?"

Ma Menghan noticed that Chen Che's expression was very poor and asked.

Chen Che did not answer, but instead walked over to Gao Huiwen and placed his right hand on Gao Huiwen's wrist.

The moment his fingers touched Gao Huiwen's pulse, Chen Che suddenly widened his eyes, his face full of shock and anger!

"Doctor Lin, it really is a bother for you; have a cup of tea first."

Fu Lang walked into the living room welcoming a middle-aged man wearing a suit, inviting him to sit down and drink tea.

Lin Zhishen carried a medical kit, waved his hand, and said, "No bother, let me check the patient's condition first."

"Alright then."

The two arrived in the inner room, but before Fu Lang could even make an introduction, Chen Che grabbed Lin Zhishen by the collar and slammed him onto the floor with a thud!

"Xiao Che, what are you doing?!"

Fu Lang was startled by Chen Che's sudden reaction and hurriedly tried to stop him.

Ma Menghan was also frightened by Chen Che's abnormal behavior, but she did not speak, nor did she intervene; instead, she stood quietly to the side, watching silently.

Because she knew Chen Che was not a reckless person, and he must have his reasons for doing this.

"Is this how you act as a doctor!?"

Chen Che did not answer Fu Lang's words, but instead roared and questioned Lin Zhishen.