Chapter 6764
He's just an unemployed bum
Dean Yang personally led the nurses and carefully pushed Yun Yuyan's mother into the VIP ward.
The ward was spacious and bright, luxuriously decorated, and equipped with all kinds of advanced medical equipment.
The smell of disinfectant in the air seemed to have taken on a more ingratiating quality, as if it were welcoming this sudden change.
Yun Yuyan stood there blankly, watching all of this, as if she had just woken up from a dream, a dream that took her from hell to heaven.
Yun Jingtian stood outside the expensive carpeted ward, his rough hands rubbing against his trousers, making the fabric wrinkled.
Sweat dripped from his forehead like beads from a broken string, rolling down his cheeks and into his neck. It itched, but he couldn't bring himself to scratch it.
He felt his heart pounding so hard it was about to burst out of his chest, and his throat tightened with tension, as if a huge rock was blocking it, making it difficult to even breathe.
This big boss, who is usually a powerful and pampered figure in the business world, is used to being fawned over and flattered. When has he ever been so cautious and treading on thin ice?
At this moment, he was like a wild cat that had wandered into a luxurious palace, even his breathing became cautious, as if he was afraid that his carelessness would disturb the noble "deity" in this ward.
He hunched over, bent slightly, like a turtle hiding its head, and leaned close to his daughter Yun Yuyan's ear, his voice as low as a mosquito's buzz, as if afraid that others would hear him.
“Daughter, tell your father the truth, what does your friend do…”
"Is he really just President Jiang's husband?"
"Dad, why do I feel like he has such a strong aura? He doesn't seem like an ordinary person."
As he spoke, his cloudy eyes darted around, secretly observing his surroundings. His gaze was full of doubt and unease, like a trapped beast that had suddenly entered unfamiliar territory, both curious and afraid of everything around him. Every slight movement made him tremble.
Yun Yuyan bit her lower lip until it almost bled, but the slight pain only made her more alert.
She slightly raised her head and glanced at Xiao Chen, who was talking to the dean not far away.
The soft light from the overhead lamp fell on Xiao Chen, outlining his gentle features, yet his figure somehow felt distant, as if an invisible barrier surrounded him, isolating him from the world.
A complex emotion flashed in Yun Yuyan's eyes, a mixture of gratitude, confusion, and an indescribable feeling.
"He's just an unemployed bum, doing nothing all day."
"The reason he helped me is probably because of his relationship with President Jiang. He had been looking for President Jiang and probably thought I could provide some clues, so he offered his help."
Yun Yuyan spoke casually, as if she were talking about something that had nothing to do with her.
But a bitter smile involuntarily crept onto her lips, a smile that concealed helplessness and self-mockery, like a flower blooming alone in the cold wind, only to wither away soon.
Yun Jingtian's eyes widened, becoming as large as copper bells. His calloused hands almost grabbed his daughter's arm, but stopped in mid-air, his face filled with disbelief.
"Daughter, are you kidding me...?"
"How could such an important person be unemployed?"
“Look at him standing there, so calm and collected. Even the dean bows and scrapes in front of him. This is not the kind of aura that an unemployed person can have.”
"Tell Dad the truth, don't hide it from him."
His voice carried a hint of anxiety and earnestness, as if he would continue to be tormented if Yun Yuyan didn't tell him the truth.
As night deepened, it was as if an invisible hand was slowly drawing down the curtain of night.
In the hospital corridor, the warm yellow light gradually turned into a cold white. The cold light shone on the walls and the floor, as if even the light itself was keenly aware of the subtle change in atmosphere, becoming cold and hard.
Xiao Chen finished his conversation with the dean and strode over. His steps were steady and powerful, each one seemingly striking a chord in one's heart.
As he walked by, he stirred up a breeze that gently brushed against Yun Yuyan's face, causing the stray hairs by her ears to sway softly, like playful little elves dancing.
Xiao Chen's voice was deep and cold, carrying the unique chill of the night.
“Let’s go. My mom has top-notch care here, with a professional medical team looking after her at all times. She’ll be fine.”
Yun Yuyan nodded slightly, her movements gentle and compliant.
As she turned to leave, she inadvertently caught a glimpse of something amusing in the sight of the dean bowing as he saw her off.
The dean's once neatly combed hair was now somewhat disheveled, and large beads of sweat were streaming down his face like broken beads.
The sweat rolled down very quickly, and soon his shirt collar was soaked, forming a noticeable water stain that looked particularly glaring under the cold white light.
The two entered the elevator together. As the elevator slowly descended, its smooth metal mirror reflected their figures side by side.
Yun Yuyan stood quietly beside Xiao Chen, but her eyes were unconsciously fixed on his straight back.
His back was straight and resolute, like a majestic mountain peak, inspiring awe.
Her eyes were filled with doubt and inquiry, like a curious explorer trying to unveil the mystery of the man before her.
Suddenly, an image flashed into her mind.
That was the hospital director hurriedly leaning close to Xiao Chen's ear before his mother was wheeled into the operating room, saying in an extremely low but obsequious tone, "Don't worry, Young Master Xiao, I will personally perform the surgery."
That tone was like that of a lapdog wagging its tail and begging for mercy, completely different from when it had been cold and tough towards her during the day.
This stark contrast made Yun Yuyan even more curious about Xiao Chen's identity, her heart itching with curiosity, as if countless kittens were scratching at her.
She wondered what kind of background and power this man had that made the dean so obsequious.
As they stepped out of the hospital, the night breeze carried a slight chill, gently caressing Yun Yuyan's hair.
The wind was like a pair of gentle hands, softly caressing her face, trying to soothe the restlessness and unease in her heart.
She instinctively reached into her pocket, and her heart skipped a beat when her fingertips touched the empty space.
An ominous premonition welled up in her heart, and her memories flooded back like a tide.
She recalled the scene at the mortgage company that afternoon when she was trying to raise money for the surgery.
It was a small, dimly lit room filled with a pungent smell of smoke and a musty odor.
She gripped her beloved Ferrari key tightly, the key feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds in her hand.
Her hands trembled slightly, and her eyes were filled with reluctance and helplessness.
The staff member stood by indifferently, urging her to hurry up and complete the procedures.
Finally, she gritted her teeth and handed the keys to the staff. (End of Chapter)