Chapter 151: Being Protected
Xia Chenge watched Ling Hanmu grinning foolishly at his mobile phone and shook her head helplessly.
“Alright, we should head back. Be careful, or the police might come and give you a ticket,” Xia Chenge nudged him.
“As you command, my little brother,” Ling Hanmu cheerfully put down his mobile phone. “Let’s go, we’re going home!”
With that, he stepped on the accelerator and sped away.
All the way, he hummed a happy tune, his joy evident.
“How about we go on a trip abroad during the summer vacation?” Ling Hanmu was already happily planning the upcoming summer break. “There are so many places I want to go with you. Shall we travel for the entire summer vacation?”
“You, you’re already thinking so much before we’ve even left. Isn’t your uncle asking you to intern at the company? Are you trying to slack off?” Xia Chenge found it amusing, though she was actually considering the feasibility of it.
However, upon thinking that the old master and the others’ bodies hadn’t fully recovered yet, she hesitated.
“No, your grandfather and grandmother still need care. I got too carried away. Let’s plan for August,” as if sensing something, Ling Hanmu also remembered the old master and his wife.
“Mmm, I’m not too reassured about them,” Xia Chenge admitted.
“It’s my fault for not considering things thoroughly, only thinking of myself. I’m sorry, little brother.”
“An apology can’t just be words; it needs to be backed by action.”
Ling Hanmu thought for a moment: “Okay, I’ll definitely satisfy you.”
As they were talking, they had already arrived at the Xia family residence.
The old master said he was returning to Sheng Xia, but in reality, he was mainly handling some more important project plans at home, leaving most of the work to Wei Lixin, who was now the General Manager of Sheng Xia Group.
Xia Chenge didn’t want the old master to overwork himself, so she basically helped him out.
Therefore, upon arriving home, Xia Chenge went straight to the study room and indeed found the old master looking at documents.
“Grandfather, didn’t we agree that you should focus on recuperating now? Why are you secretly working again?” Xia Chenge stepped forward, put on a stern face, and collected the documents. “You promised me you’d only work for two hours each afternoon, and you broke your promise again!”
“Xiao Ge, I’ve been idle for so many years, and now I just can’t sit still. Plus, Sheng Xia’s current situation is too dire; it needs to get back on track. I don’t want to hand over a mess to you!” the old master said earnestly.
For so many years, he had felt he owed Xia Chenge. Moreover, the incident with Xia Minglan had hit him hard; only by keeping himself busy could he avoid dwelling on those sad memories.
After all, they were all his beloved children; how could he accept such a cruel reality?
Xia Chenge understood the old master’s feelings and sighed: “Grandfather, don’t you think I’m cruel?”
“No, they owe you. I’m sorry, it’s all my fault,” the old master said, his eyes reddening and choking up. “I never expected that beast to be so heartless. I was still holding onto a sliver of hope that she was not involved.”
Xia Chenge hugged the old master: “You’ve already done your best. You can’t judge a book by its cover. People are ruthless when it comes to benefits; you shouldn’t blame yourself, or I’ll be sad. We need to forget everything and look forward.”
“Xiao Ge…”
Xia Chenge gently patted the old master’s back, comforting him silently.
Suddenly, the old master wailed like a child.
Xia Chenge’s heart tightened; she felt immense pain.
But all she could do was hold the pitiful old man in front of her.
In fact, his only remaining close relative was his wife…
As Xia Chenge helped the old master out of the study room, Ling Hanmu was still sitting in the hall.
Upon seeing them, he immediately got up and went to help support the old master.
The old master was very pleased with him and asked cheerfully, “Xiao Mu, are you here to see Xiao Ge?”
Ling Hanmu looked deeply at Xia Chenge and said with a smile, “I’m here to see you. You were all busy the past few days, so I didn’t dare to disturb you. Are you feeling better? My grandmother often mentions you and Grandma Xia.”
“I’ll go see that old woman in a while. Time flies; it’s been over a decade, and we’re all old now,” the old master sighed. “Now, I’m just hoping you two grow up quickly and get married so you can give me a great-grandchild.”
Xia Chenge and Ling Hanmu both blushed at this. Ling Hanmu was so shy he didn’t dare to look at Xia Chenge.
Xia Chenge was amused, not expecting this guy to be quite so pure-hearted.
“Grandfather, we’re only in our second year of senior high school, that’s too much!” Xia Chenge feigned anger.
The old master laughed heartily: “Don’t you know that old people look forward to holding their grandchildren the most? You should get married soon so your grandmother and I can see your children born and hold them!”
This time, Xia Chenge’s face turned bright red.
How did she end up with such a grandfather!
He was practically eager for her to get married off!
“Grandfather, if you keep talking nonsense, I won’t talk to you anymore!” Xia Chenge pouted, showing her displeasure.
The old master quietly said to Ling Hanmu, “My girl is shy and easily embarrassed!”
Ling Hanmu quietly glanced at Xia Chenge, whose face was flushed red, finding her incredibly beautiful and unable to look away.
Xia Chenge: “…”
Can I return this grandfather?
Fearing that the old master would say more embarrassing things if she stayed, she got up and went upstairs, leaving the old man and the young man to themselves.
Ling Hanmu’s gaze followed her, watching her go upstairs with reluctance.
“Alright, young man!” The old master patted him, his smile gone, replaced by a serious expression as he instructed him, “Our girl has suffered a lot since she was young. Even though you have a marriage contract now, if you dare to do anything to betray her, I will not let you off!”
“That will never happen,” Ling Hanmu promised.
“Although your family has accepted that girl, you know how many people are coveting the position of Young Madam Ling. In the end, our Xia family is the one reaching up. I don’t want her to suffer any grievances; otherwise, I’ll fight for justice even if it costs me my life!”
“Young Madam Ling will only be Xiao Ge. On my household registration, there will only ever be the name Xia Chenge. Time will prove to you that Xiao Ge is the only wife I will ever have.”
Xia Chenge, who was still at the turn of the stairs, heard their conversation and was moved to tears by Old Master Xia’s absolute protection of her.
It was so wonderful to have the protection of family!
“Xiao Mu, there’s something that might not be appropriate for me to say given my position, but at this point, I think it’s necessary to give you a heads-up,” Old Master Xia suddenly lowered his voice.
“Please, go ahead,” Ling Hanmu’s voice also lowered.
“I think you need to guard against your uncle. Your physical condition is likely related to him!” the old master said sternly. “He’s not a pure-hearted doctor.”
“Why?”
“He’s the one who broke my leg.”
“Are you sure?” Ling Hanmu’s tone turned cold. “He was the one who did it?”
