Chapter 88
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
"Finally, I can leave the hospital," Zuo Qinghuan smiled at Qin Wanshu.
“Mm," Qin Wanshu responded with a smile. Zuo Qinghuan put on a hat, covering her very short hair and the faint scar. Her face still retained its initial elegance and refinement, like a lotus flower. Qin Wanshu knew that the scar would gradually fade with time but never completely disappear. Zuo Qinghuan didn't mention the scar to spare Qin Wanshu from guilt, and Qin Wanshu also didn't bring it up because she kept her concern hidden inside, not wanting Zuo Qinghuan to think her feelings were tainted.
"I don't want to come to the hospital ever again," Zuo Qinghuan stepped out of the hospital's gate, and took a deep breath of air—she hadn't breathed such fresh air in a long time, nor had she seen the sun. She looked up at the sun shining overhead, squinting her eyes against its brightness, then glanced at Qin Wanshu, who was still smiling at her. Suddenly, she felt that the happiest thing in life was happening right at that moment.
"Yeah, hospitals are indeed annoying places," Li Xin, who came to see Zuo Qinghuan off from the hospital, agreed. She didn't like hospitals either, but unlike her, Zuo Qinghuan didn't have to stay in the hospital every day. Her situation was even more unfortunate than Zuo Qinghuan's.
"I'll bring the car over..." Li Xin hadn't finished her sentence when two black BMWs stopped in front of them.
The car doors opened, and two of the Qin family's bodyguards and Qin Zheng's personal driver, Qin Hai, stepped out.
"Miss Zuo is discharged from the hospital. The Qin family has fulfilled its responsibility to her. Miss, it's time for you to go home," The old man approached Qin Wanshu respectfully and said.
Qin Wanshu frowned slightly. She knew it wasn't easy for her grandfather to wait until Zuo Qinghuan was discharged before sending someone to fetch her. Seeing Uncle Hai's demeanor, she knew she had to go back home today.
Zuo Qinghuan's heart tightened slightly. It felt like she was in a fairy tale, nearing the end of the dream, and she felt reluctant to leave.
Sensing Zuo Qinghuan's distress, Qin Wanshu reached out and held her hand.
"It's okay," Qin Wanshu reassured her.
"I'm fine too. You can go back with peace of mind. I'll wait for you," Zuo Qinghuan wanted Qin Wanshu to stay, but she chose to be considerate and let Qin Wanshu leave.
"Uncle Hai, can we please take her home first before going back to the Qin residence?" Qin Wanshu looked at Qin Hai earnestly, expressing her wish to accompany Zuo Qinghuan home.
Qin Hai felt somewhat conflicted. He knew that the patriarch would not be pleased, but he couldn't refuse Qin Wanshu's request. After all, his respect for this Young Miss was no less than that for the patriarch.
"Alright, we'll take Miss Zuo home first," Qin Hai reluctantly agreed, casting a glance at Zuo Qinghuan.
"Li Xin, you know the way back to the hospital, right? They will take me back," Zuo Qinghuan forced a smile and said to Li Xin.
Li Xin had long known that the vast Qin family would bring about trouble. Now that the trouble was right in front of her, she couldn't just leave Zuo Qinghuan alone.
"It's okay, I'll go with you," Li Xin offered, knowing that Zuo Qinghuan would feel lonely if left alone after Qin Wanshu returned to the Qin family.
Li Xin sat in the passenger seat, leaving the back seat for Qin Wanshu and Zuo Qinghuan, so Qin Wanshu could comfort Zuo Qinghuan.
"I'm sorry, I may not be able to accompany you tonight," Qin Wanshu still held Zuo Qinghuan's hand tightly. Unsure if it was her imagination, she felt that Zuo Qinghuan's hand was a bit cold. Qin Wanshu held it even tighter, hoping to transfer some warmth to Zuo Qinghuan.
"It's okay. If you don't go home, your family will worry about you," Zuo Qinghuan smiled and comforted Qin Wanshu, trying to make her smile appear more natural.
"I'll handle the family matters properly. Wait for me to come back," Qin Wanshu looked at Zuo Qinghuan tenderly and said firmly.
"Okay, I'll wait for you," Zuo Qinghuan nodded. She believed that Qin Wanshu would come back to her. However, she still felt worried for Qin Wanshu deep down. She belonged to a vast family and was greatly cherished at home. They probably wouldn't accept her existence.
Listening to the conversation between the two in the back, Li Xin felt inexplicably annoyed. She remembered when she came out to her family years ago, it caused a huge uproar and she was kicked out of her home. If she hadn't indulged and fallen into a decadent lifestyle for so many years, her family wouldn't have compromised so quickly. If an ordinary family reacted this way, what about the Qin family, a prestigious and aristocratic family? Li Xin worried about their future. She hoped Qin Wanshu was not an ordinary woman, hoping she was strong enough to protect their love. But Li Xin still felt agitated. As a friend, she was feeling this way, so how much more difficult must it be for Zuo Qinghuan, the one directly involved, to put on a brave face and smile?
How much Zuo Qinghuan wished that the car could keep driving, that they wouldn't reach their destination, so she and Qin Wanshu wouldn't have to part ways. But reality hit, and the car soon arrived at her home.
Qin Hai gentlemanly opened the car door for her to step out, providing such aristocratic service, which left Zuo Qinghuan feeling somewhat bitter.
Qin Wanshu also got out of the car, embracing Zuo Qinghuan, feeling reluctant to let go.
"Promise me to take good care of yourself. I'll handle everything as quickly as possible," Qin Wanshu promised Zuo Qinghuan.
"Okay," Zuo Qinghuan nodded. She didn't want Qin Wanshu to worry. Waiting for her to come back was the only thing she could do for now.
"I'll go back, lie down first," Qin Wanshu felt Zuo Qinghuan holding onto her tightly and reluctantly had to slowly let go.
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"They've left, don't keep looking," Li Xin couldn't bear to see Zuo Qinghuan still staring in the direction Qin Wanshu had left, feeling sorry for her loneliness.
"She'll come back," Zuo Qinghuan said firmly to Li Xin, trying to brush off the heavy sense of loss from herself.
"Okay," not knowing where Zuo Qinghuan's confidence came from, Li Xin didn't think things would be so easy. If it were, then it wouldn't be the Qin family. But Qin Wanshu was still Qin Wanshu, and maybe there was a chance for a turnaround. However, the Qin family was still honorable; they waited for Zuo Qinghuan to be discharged before bringing Qin Wanshu home.
"Miss, the master hasn't been in a good mood lately. He has no appetite and has lost weight," Qin Hai said and looked at Qin Wanshu in the car's rearview mirror. The Young Miss was a filial child who never caused anyone worry since she was young, so this was a first.
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
Qin Wanshu remained silent for a moment.
"Uncle Hai, do you think I've done something wrong?" Qin Wanshu asked.
"In the end, it's not quite reasonable," Qin Hai felt that the Young Miss, being such a good person, deserved a better man to cherish her, not a woman after all.
"Uncle Hai, have you ever done something wrong but still insisted on it?" Qin Wanshu asked.
Qin Hai fell silent. The master had given him other choices before, but he still insisted on driving for the master. Others might also think he was wrong.
"But, the master is not as easy to persuade as I am," Qin Hai said. The Young Miss was a sensible person, with a heart cleaner than anyone else's. There must be a reason for her actions, but the master would never accept such reasons.
“You're back. Let's go to the study and have some tea with Grandpa," Qin Zheng saw Qin Wanshu return and called her to the study.
"Okay," Qin Wanshu followed Qin Zheng to the study as usual, where there were many antiques, her favorite place to go.
Qin Wanshu made tea while Qin Zheng watched her actions silently.
"When you were little, Grandpa loved holding you on his knees, teaching you how to identify antiques. When you were little, you were the most clever and obedient." After a long time, Qin Zheng picked up his teacup and sighed.
"Grandpa's teaching was excellent," Qin Wanshu said with a smile. She knew well her grandfather's love for her, but no matter what, she wouldn't compromise on this matter.
"You also make Grandpa proud and relieved. This matter surprised and saddened Grandpa a lot," Qin Zheng used a gentle approach.
"Grandpa, I'm sorry for disappointing you," Qin Wanshu said with guilt.
"Let's leave the past behind. Don't continue to cause trouble. Grandpa still loves you the most. We can't let everything be ruined because of that woman who was born with a shady background. As long as you can turn back, everything can be forgiven," Qin Zheng employed a conciliatory tone.
"Grandpa, you understand me. From childhood to adulthood, I've never caused trouble. Everything I decide to do, I take it seriously," Qin Wanshu looked back at Qin Zheng, her gaze unwavering and serious.
Author's Note:
Someone who's still writing at this hour can't afford to be hurt...
