Substitute Bride to the Crippled Billionaire
Chapter 63 Consequences

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 Consequences

Lianyi returned with the receipt and put it aside, seeing Fu Yihan sitting at the table, reading a magazine.

"Cousin, why aren’t you keeping an eye on her?" Lianyi frowned and said, "She’s so fragile right now. Dr. Li said she might experience some issues at any time."

Fu Yihan lifted his gaze from the magazine and shot her a cold look: "It’s fine. She won’t die."

"...You’re truly heartless." Lianyi sighed softly, looking at the person lying on the bed. She said helplessly, "Poor thing. Such a frail and sickly sister-in-law."

"..."

Fu Yihan didn’t react to Lianyi’s words. He lowered his head and continued reading the magazine.

Dawn broke, and Su Qingnuan finally stirred and regained consciousness.

The stark white surroundings and the scent of disinfectant in the air told Su Qingnuan she was back in the hospital again.

"Awake?" Lianyi smiled and said, "Ah Qi just brought over some porridge, and you woke up right on time."

Su Qingnuan weakly cracked a smile.

"What happened to me?" Her chest felt heavy, and she instinctively held it. Confused, she asked, "Did my heart condition act up again?"

She was puzzled. When she fainted, she only remembered her stomach aching. How did it become a heart issue?

"That’s right!" Lianyi sighed and sat down, speaking softly, "Eldest Young Mistress, you really gave us quite a scare last night!"

"I’m sorry..." Su Qingnuan lowered her head, her hands involuntarily tightening, twisting her fingers.

Seeing this, Lianyi quickly said with a smile, "It’s okay, it’s our duty to take care of you. Have some porridge first."

Su Qingnuan lifted her hand, pulling on the one with the needle inserted, causing blood to flow backward.

"My goodness..."

Ah Qi hurried over and skillfully pinched the tube, stopping the blood from flowing back.

"I..." Su Qingnuan’s face fell, "I didn’t notice."

"It’s fine, it’s fine." Aunt Lin pressed her shoulder gently and comforted her, "Nothing serious, don’t worry. It’s resolved now, so let’s not worry."

"..."

Su Qingnuan lowered her head again and said nothing.

Watching her droop like this, Lianyi turned to Ah Qi.

Ah Qi got the hint and cleared his throat: "Eldest Young Mistress, please have the porridge. The doctor will come by for a check-up soon. If there’s no other issue, we’ll take you home."

"...Alright."

Su Qingnuan took the bowl in silence and began eating the porridge in a slow, distracted manner.

Taking advantage of her moment of distraction, Lianyi pulled Ah Qi outside.

"What’s going on? Where did Cousin go?"

"..." Ah Qi glanced away and said seriously, "I don’t know."

"...Oh, please!" Lianyi grabbed Ah Qi’s shoulder, her almond-shaped eyes staring him down. "Didn’t we agree to pick her up together? Why did he leave first?"

"I truly don’t know..."

Lianyi refused to let go, relentlessly trailing Ah Qi wherever he went.

As a result, Ah Qi couldn’t even make a phone call.

In the end, Ah Qi couldn’t take it anymore and had to spill the truth.

"He really left?" Lianyi was shocked. "He went back to stand up for Su Yuerou?"

Ah Qi glanced at her and replied softly, "Yes."

"Oh my goodness!" Lianyi clasped her hands together, looking at the hospital room with admiration. "My sister-in-law is incredible. I’ve never seen my cousin go out of his way for anyone like this."

"...That’s not exactly it." Ah Qi touched his nose awkwardly and said helplessly, "The Eldest Young Master just went back to make arrangements."

"What arrangements?"

"I don’t know." Ah Qi shrugged helplessly, "If you’re that curious, you can try calling the Eldest Young Master yourself."

"As if he’d tell me." Lianyi rolled her eyes at him and turned her gaze away. "Fine, go call the doctor. She’s finished eating."

"Okay."

Su Qingnuan quietly sat on the hospital bed. Only after the doctor completed her examination did she look at him.

"Doctor, is there anything wrong?" Su Qingnuan asked.

Dr. Li smiled and shook his head: "Nothing serious. Just make sure to avoid emotional agitation for the next few days, alright?"

"Alright, thank you, Doctor."

"You’re welcome."

After the doctor left, Lianyi started cheerfully packing their belongings.

Listening to her hum a tune, Su Qingnuan chuckled and said, "What’s made you so happy?"

Lianyi paused and then replied with a smile, "Having nothing happen is what brings the greatest joy, don’t you think?"

"That’s true."

Nothing happening truly is the greatest joy.

The three of them packed up and went downstairs, only to encounter an unexpected figure.

"Sister-in-law, I was just about to come up to get you." Gong Qi approached Su Qingnuan with his usual gentle smile.

"Mr. Gong, why are you here?"

"Am I not allowed to come?" Meeting Su Qingnuan’s surprised gaze, Gong Qi smiled faintly and said, "Yihan asked me to pick you all up."

Fu Yihan?

Hadn’t he already gone back? Why would he specifically arrange for someone to pick her up?

"Don’t just stand there. Let’s go. My car’s waiting outside."

"Oh...alright."

Su Qingnuan snapped out of her thoughts and followed Gong Qi outside the hospital.

Gong Qi drove them back to the Fu residence and even thoughtfully escorted them inside.

In the Fu family living room, everyone was gathered, creating a rather overwhelming scene.

Alongside the family members, even the household staff were present, standing quietly.

"What’s this all about?" Lianyi asked in a low voice.

Her question was met with silence from the group.

"Yihan." Gong Qi placed down the luggage and said with a faint smile, "I’ve completed the task just as you instructed."

"Hmm." Fu Yihan’s cold voice rang out, "Bring a chair for Mr. Gong."

Soon, a chair was placed in front of Gong Qi.

Gong Qi glanced at Su Qingnuan and said, "Sister-in-law, you should sit first."

"Huh?" Su Qingnuan quickly looked at Fu Yihan, but he said nothing.

"Sit down. You just came from the hospital, your body is still weak. You need to rest."

Saying this, Gong Qi pressed Su Qingnuan down onto the chair with considerable force.

Forced to sit, Su Qingnuan shifted uncomfortably, feeling uneasy.

"Now that everyone’s here, we need to address some matters," Fu Yihan said.

The old master glanced at Su Qingnuan’s pale face and frowned: "This matter can be both minor and major. With Mr. Gong here as a witness, our family can ensure there are no future occurrences of such incidents. We will show no leniency."

"Indeed, there must be no leniency," Fu Yihan said, his icy gaze landing on Yun Meifeng. "And we won’t let it go now either."

Yun Meifeng smiled lightly. "The old master and Yihan are right, matters like these can’t be ignored."

The servants lowered their heads, silent and grim.

"Thud, thud, thud—"

The old master tapped his cane sharply and said sternly, "Who heated up the soup last night? And who delivered it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the kitchen maid stepped forward nervously, "Old Master, I’ve been working at the Fu residence for so many years, I would never do such a thing!"

The old master said nothing, his sharp gaze scanning the servants before continuing, "Who delivered the soup?"

The room fell silent.

After a long pause, someone slowly stepped out from the crowd.

"Old Master, I was the one who delivered it."