Having been given a second chance at life, who would still want to pursue her?

Chapter 216 Chen Jianji's Parents' Invitation

Inside the county hospital.

Lin Qingxue changed her clothes and carried some light snacks that she had packed into the ward.

Lin Xinrong, who was lying in the hospital bed watching the TV on the wall, glanced at the door, then looked away and continued watching the TV.

"Um?"

He froze, then looked sharply at the doorway again, as if something was wrong, and rubbed his eyes.

Until Lin Qingxue came forward with a food box and sat down next to him.

Lin Xinrong was stunned.

"Minor Snow?"

"Why...why are you dressed like that?"

Lin Qingxue lowered her head, reached out and opened the table on the bed before explaining.

"The college entrance exam is over, so we don't have to wear school uniforms anymore. We've changed into a new outfit."

"So that's how it is."

Lin Xinrong then realized what was happening and smiled.

"That's great. I got a scholarship and a bonus, so I can buy myself a few more clothes."

"Dad will probably be discharged from the hospital in the next couple of days. We'll check with the medical insurance department then, get the medical expenses refunded, and buy you some things like a computer for college."

Lin Qingxue gave a soft "hmm" and opened the lunchbox on the table.

"Dad, have something to eat first."

As she spoke, she looked around.

"Where's Mom? I've been calling you these past few days, and she's always at the hospital, isn't she?"

Lin Xinrong smiled and shook her head.

"She said that the food she ordered from outside was too oily and wouldn't be good for my recovery, so she found a rented kitchen nearby that she could use by paying a small gas fee."

"Oh, it was your classmate's family who introduced them."

"The boss has been calling me every now and then these past few days to ask how I am feeling and when I can come back to help out at work."

As Lin Xinrong spoke, she picked up her chopsticks and took out a dumpling.

"But don't worry, honey, I politely declined them all, saying that I'm still recovering from my injury and not quite ready to work."

Lin Qingxue remained silent for a while before speaking.

"It's okay, I said last time, you can go if you want."

"After all, compared to other places, it's closer, pays better, and the work isn't too strenuous."

Lin Xinrong was eating dumplings when she heard this and paused.

Isn't this the reason he gave Xiaoxue before?

Now this will be returned to you exactly as it was...

Is it... that you're unhappy?

Lin Xinrong put down her chopsticks, somewhat embarrassed.

"Xiaoxue, Dad really didn't know that was your classmate's house. If we had known, your mom and I would never have gone there to embarrass you."

Upon hearing this...

Lin Qingxue shook her head.

"It's my own problem, it's not your fault."

"After all, they helped our family, so it would be a bit deliberate to avoid them."

As she spoke, she looked up at Lin Xinrong, her voice calm but tinged with nervousness.

"Dad, can I have your phone?"

"I want to call them and thank them."

"what?"

Lin Xinrong looked blank for a while before she came to her senses.

"Okay, here's my phone."

He quickly rummaged around next to the pillow, picked up his phone, and handed it over.

But halfway through handing it over, Lin Xinrong hesitated.

"But wouldn't it be more formal to thank him in person?"

"How about I get discharged tomorrow, and your mom and I will buy some things and give them a red envelope as a gift?"

"I won't interfere with your children's affairs, so you won't feel awkward."

Lin Qingxue shook her head: "It's nothing."

She took the phone, and almost immediately opened her contacts, found the contact with the name "Boss Chen," and dialed it.

She moved quickly, seemingly in a hurry.

Lin Xinrong wanted to say something, but the words stuck in her throat.

Beep...beep...

The crisp sound of a phone dialing out rang out in the ward.

Lin Qingxue's heart gradually tightened, her face became slightly tense, and she sat up straighter.

until...

"Feed? Old Lin?"

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the phone.

"Have you made up your mind? Don't worry, just rest at home for now. Let me know if you want to come out and work."

"I'm always busy, but we're short-handed. I'm exhausted every day."

......

Before Lin Qingxue could speak, Chen Guochang on the other end had already started rambling on and on.

They stopped on the other side, seemingly drinking water.

Lin Qingxue covered her phone and spoke softly.

Hello, Uncle.

Even the sound of someone drinking water disappeared on the other end of the phone.

Then came a commotion, as if they were looking for someone. After failing to find them, an awkward sound slowly rose up.

"Um, is that Lin?"

"Is the exam over?"

Lin Qingxue continued in a low voice.

"Uncle, I don't need to take the exam."

"Oh, right, you got accepted without taking the entrance exam. Oh dear, my brain just forgot. Wait a minute, I'll have your aunt tell you."

thump!

The phone seemed to be gripped tightly, and hurried footsteps sounded.

A cacophony of conversations, seemingly both near and far, then began to emerge.

"Su-Ling! Where have you been? I've been looking for you for ages! Hurry up!"

"Where else could I go? That brat only told me he was bringing a lot of classmates when he was about to come back. He didn't even say anything beforehand. I just went to buy groceries, didn't I?"

"Your son said he wants to have a barbecue. I've prepared the beef and lamb. Hurry up and go to the garden to get some vegetables, and also get a few chickens to cut into pieces and skewer. Oh, and I forgot to buy cumin powder! I need to go there right away!"

"Never mind that for now, call!"

"Whose?"

"It's that girl's!"

"Why did she call? Wasn't she coming back with her son? I've already started cooking the chicken soup."

"How would I know!"

......

After a series of rustling and noisy sounds.

Wang Suling's clear voice finally came through the phone.

"Daughter? Where are you? Are you in the car?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingxue unconsciously pursed her lips.

"No... I'm at the hospital."

"Oh...you went to see your father first, right?"

"When are you coming over? I just video chatted with Jianji, he and his classmates are already on their way."

"If you don't have anything else to do, come over early. Auntie made you that kind of chicken soup again. Didn't Jianji say you like it?"

"And I heard them say that they're planning something tonight... something like a bonfire party, a barbecue, building a brick kiln chicken, and stuff like that. This is going to be so much fun. We're not afraid of the heat at all. The night breeze on the mountain is quite cool."

"Oh, by the way, get a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, Auntie will cook you some extra food so you can take it to your dad. I don't know what the restaurants near the hospital serve; everything is greasy. Homemade food is always the safest."

......

Listening to Wang Suling's rambling words.

Lin Qingxue lowered her head, and for no apparent reason, a misty, aggrieved look welled up in her eyes.

Her voice was very soft and muffled, with a slight nasal tone.

"Auntie, he didn't ask me to go."

The words fell.

The voice on the other end of the phone disappeared instantly.

It was so quiet that even the slightest breeze could be faintly heard.

A few seconds later.

Chen Guochang spoke in a low voice.

"They probably had a fight. That's just how our son is. His temper is written all over his face, and he can be very stubborn and sullen."

"You guys chat, I'll call and ask that brat!"