Chapter 71: The child is sick, I want to take care of him

"Wen Lvzhong?"

Qin Nainai became agitated, "Where is he?"

There were tears of joy in Qin Xingwan's eyes as well, "I don't know for the moment, but as long as he is in Yuncheng, I will always be able to find him."

"Good, good, good." Qin Nainai wiped away her tears.

Qin Xingwan comforted her grandmother; since the person had returned, they would be able to meet sooner or later.

She stayed for a while before leaving.

After thinking it over, she still sent a WeChat message to Wen Lvzhong, asking when he would be free to meet.

The next second, an exclamation mark appeared in the chat box.

Qin Xingwan froze, feeling a bit dazed; so, he had already deleted her.

Just as she was thinking about this, Fang Yiwen called, his tone surprised: "Lawyer Wen has returned to the country. When are you free? I'll set up a time for you two to meet."

Returned to the country... surnamed Wen...

Qin Xingwan's heart suddenly raced, her voice a bit unsteady: "Is his full name Wen Lvzhong?"

Fang Yiwen was surprised: "You've already met?"

Qin Xingwan slumped into her chair; it really was him.

She blamed herself for not searching for information on the famous Lawyer Wen back then.

"Why... did he go abroad?"

Fearing that Qin Xingwan might worry, Fang Yiwen explained: "I don't know either. I only know that something happened to him, and the Wen Family sent him abroad. Don't worry, his professional ability is very strong; he will definitely help you get a successful divorce."

"He returned this time to treat his child's illness. I estimate he won't be going abroad again."

Qin Xingwan felt a pang of pain in her heart; the child...

Was this why Wen Lvzhong had changed his contact information?

"The child has returned too?"

"Yes, he's a sickly little fellow. Lawyer Wen only took those wealthy women's divorce cases for the sake of the child."

As Fang Yiwen spoke, he added: "I was just planning to go see his son; would you like to come along?"

"Okay, which Yiyuan? I'll head over immediately."

Qin Xingwan hung up the phone and left in a hurry.

As for Chu Li, she had already completely cast him to the back of her mind.

Qin Xingwan bought a bouquet of flowers near the Yiyuan, and later, after thinking about it, she went to pick out some toys.

Fang Yiwen watched her picking and choosing, putting in extra care.

He comforted her, saying: "Lawyer Wen is easygoing, and his son is also very cute, so don't worry."

Qin Xingwan pursed her lips, her smile somewhat bitter, and in the end, she chose the two items recommended by the shopkeeper.

The two of them entered the Yiyuan.

Wen Lvzhong's son had suffered from leukemia since birth and had been receiving treatment abroad. His return this time was because there had been new progress in clinical research on leukemia domestically, and he wanted to bring the child to try it.

"Leukemia," Qin Xingwan murmured, her eyes welling up with moisture.

Upon reaching the door of the hospital room, she subconsciously slowed her pace.

Fang Yiwen had a good relationship with Wen Lvzhong and walked straight in, "Lvzhong, I've come to see Ping'an."

"Miss Qin is here too, the one I mentioned to you before."

Wen Lvzhong frowned and said: "Please ask Miss Qin to leave. I don't like bringing work matters in front of Ping'an."

Qin Xingwan had originally been hesitating outside the door, but upon hearing this, fearing that Wen Lvzhong would drive her away, she immediately walked in.

Her gaze landed directly on the tiny person on the hospital bed.

Tears fell instantly.

The child on the hospital bed was thin and small, with sparse hair and a very pale face. At this moment, he was sitting on the bed, looking at Qin Xingwan with curious, wide eyes.

Qin Xingwan felt a pain in her heart and walked over quickly.

Fang Yiwen took the things from her hands.

Qin Xingwan reached out, wanting to touch the child's face, but she didn't know in what capacity she should do so, and in the end, she could only restrain herself tightly.

Her eye sockets, however, were completely red.

"Is your name Ping'an?" she asked softly and gently.

Wen Lvzhong's expression was unpleasant: "Miss Qin..."

"Mommy." Wen Ping'an opened his arms and lunged toward her.

Qin Xingwan reached out almost immediately and hugged him, "Ping'an."

She burst into tears.

Fang Yiwen was stunned, his gaze turning to Wen Lvzhong, "You and Xingwan, you two..."

Wen Lvzhong rubbed his temples, walked over to take his son from Qin Xingwan's arms, and placed him back on the bed.

"Ping'an, this is Auntie Qin, not Mommy," he explained patiently.

Wen Ping'an blinked his large eyes, pouting aggrievedly, "She is Mommy."

He had secretly looked at photos of Mommy, and she looked very much like the auntie in front of him.

Qin Xingwan turned away to wipe her tears, her emotions calming down a little.

Wen Lvzhong's expression was filled with coldness, "Please leave."

He was angry.

Fang Yiwen rubbed his nose in embarrassment and pulled Qin Xingwan to leave.

Qin Xingwan was unwilling to leave, "I want to stay with Ping'an."

Wen Lvzhong said coldly, "In what capacity are you staying here? If I remember correctly, you are Chu Li's wife."

Qin Xingwan was stunned.

That was right, she was Chu Li's wife.

"I..."

"Xingwan."

Chu Li, who had rushed over, interrupted Qin Xingwan's words.

His complexion was pale, and his tall, upright figure appeared somewhat thin.

The first thing he did after waking up was to look for Qin Xingwan, only to learn that she had left in a hurry.

Thinking something had happened to her, he had someone check her whereabouts.

It turned out she was here with Wen Lvzhong.

Wen Lvzhong nodded in greeting, "President Chu."

Chu Li walked in, his gaze falling on Wen Ping'an, shock flashing through his pupils.

His gaze was always sharp; with just a glance, he could see that the child looked five parts like Qin Xingwan.

Was that... her child?

Subconsciously, he gripped Qin Xingwan's hand tightly, restraining the tumultuous pain.

"What is wrong with the child?" he asked.

Wen Lvzhong remained silent and did not answer.

Chu Li nodded, turned his head, and asked his wife, "Shall we leave first?"

Qin Xingwan was reluctant to leave, but she also knew she could not continue to stay here.

"Okay."

She looked at Wen Ping'an again, "Ping'an, goodbye."

Tears immediately welled up in Wen Ping'an's eyes, and his little mouth pouted, "Mommy."

Qin Xingwan almost couldn't help but turn back, but the force with which Chu Li pulled her was too great, dragging her back to reality.

She could not anger Chu Li.

Once they were downstairs in the car, she still couldn't control her tears.

Chu Li stood outside the car watching her; at this moment, he suddenly wanted to smoke to numb himself.

The cold wind blew with a howl, brushing past his heart.

"Do you not intend to explain?" he asked.

Qin Xingwan put her hands down, revealing her red and swollen eyes, "Chu Li, let's go get the divorce certificate."

"Bang!"

Chu Li's fist slammed heavily against the car body; he was furious to the extreme, his voice trembling.

"Are you planning to go find him after the divorce?"

Qin Xingwan's heart ached severely; she pinched her palms, using deep force.

"The child is sick, I want to take care of him."

Thinking of the child's fragile appearance, her heart ached beyond measure.

Chu Li climbed into the car, his palm half-forcefully stroking her cheek.

He saw her fragility and heartache in his eyes.

His anger grew wildly.

"There has never been a place for me in your heart, has there?" he said with extreme sarcasm, "Those things you said about liking me..."

"They were all to please you," Qin Xingwan stubbornly tilted her head to look at him, her tears shattering, "You actually took them seriously."

Chu Li let go and looked at her quietly, as if he didn't recognize her.

So those so-called feelings of liking from before were just her saying one thing while meaning another.

Now that Wen Lvzhong had returned, she no longer needed him and discarded him like a worn-out shoe.

"Qin Xingwan, you are very good, truly very good." Chu Li was furious to the extreme, his smile filled with gloom.

He straightened his body and sat on the other side, the warmth completely disappearing, leaving only coldness, "Qin Xingwan, I have always been a person who seeks revenge for the slightest grievance, you know that."

"You want a divorce to go find Wen Lvzhong; how could I possibly grant your wish?"

His heart had turned cold, and he would no longer show any mercy.

Qin Xingwan looked at Chu Li's cold, stern profile, her heart aching until it was bloody, "Chu Li, there are many people who want to be your wife; you don't have to have me."

Chu Li didn't even look at her, sneering as he said, "I certainly don't have to have you."

He got out of the car and said coldly, "Pack your things and get out."

The car door slammed shut.