"What are you doing here?"
After investigating Zheng Zemin's background, Mr. Mo's attitude towards him became even more unfavorable.
Zheng Zemin knew Mr. Mo didn't like him.
To be honest, Zheng Zemin wouldn't have bothered coming to the hospital if it weren't for Tang Yi.
But now, Mr. Mo saying this to his face clearly showed he didn't consider Zheng Zemin important at all.
Even though Mr. Mo's words made Zheng Zemin uncomfortable, he didn't show it for Tang Yi's sake.
Zheng Zemin didn't say anything, but Tang Yi became unhappy.
She turned to look at Zheng Zemin and said calmly, "See, I told you we'd be seeking a cold shoulder. They don't welcome us at all."
"No, Yiyi, it's not that I don't welcome you."
Hearing Tang Yi's words, Mr. Mo realized she had misunderstood him and quickly explained.
In fact, everyone understood who Mr. Mo's words were directed at.
It was just that Tang Yi couldn't stand it. If it weren't for Zheng Zemin, Tang Yi wouldn't have come to the hospital at all.
But now, he was here, looking down on Zheng Zemin.
Tang Yi couldn't accept Mr. Mo bullying Zheng Zemin. Zheng Zemin was her boyfriend; if anyone was going to bully him, it should be her.
It would have been better if Mr. Mo hadn't said that. Once he did, there was no way they could pretend to be oblivious to who he didn't welcome.
Zheng Zemin paused for a moment and said to Tang Yi, "I'll wait for you outside."
Hearing Zheng Zemin say this, Mr. Mo's expression softened slightly.
This kid, though poor, was quite perceptive. He knew he wasn't welcome and offered to leave.
If only he had the self-awareness to leave Yiyi too, that would have been perfect.
But unfortunately, Tang Yi didn't appreciate it. Tang Yi held Zheng Zemin's hand and said, "If you're leaving, then I'm leaving too."
"Yiyi, don't be like this. You've just arrived. Spend more time with your father."
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have come at all. It was you who said you wanted me to come with you that I agreed."
Hearing Tang Yi's words, Mr. Mo sighed helplessly.
Indeed, a daughter's heart grows away from her parents.
However, Mr. Mo didn't dare to go against Tang Yi and finally had to give up.
Tang Yi glanced at Mr. Mo and said indifferently, "You look energetic, so you must have recovered quite a bit. Since that's the case, I'm leaving."
Mr. Mo had finally managed to get Tang Yi to visit, and now, hearing her say she was leaving, he became very anxious. He quickly got up to grab Tang Yi, but in his haste, he fell directly off the bed.
He hit the ground, aggravating his wound.
Hearing the commotion, Tang Yi turned to look at Mr. Mo, wanting to speak, but unsure what to say.
Zheng Zemin quickly stepped forward, helped Mr. Mo back onto the bed, and asked, "Uncle, are you alright?"
"Try falling yourself and see if you're alright."
Hearing Mr. Mo's words, Zheng Zemin knew he was still unwelcome. Even his words were laced with sarcasm.
Zheng Zemin simply shut his mouth.
After helping Mr. Mo back into bed, he went to find a doctor.
Tang Yi stood by the side, unsure what to do.
Shortly after, the doctor arrived.
The small hospital room suddenly became crowded.
Tang Yi stood there, bewildered. How could a simple fall cause such a severe injury?
Seeing Tang Yi's worried expression, Zheng Zemin whispered in her ear, "If you're really worried, you can go and show some concern. If you don't say anything, he'll never know you care."
Hearing Zheng Zemin's words, Tang Yi pursed her lips and said indifferently, "Who says I'm worried about him?"
Seeing how Tang Yi was denying her true feelings, Zheng Zemin sighed helplessly and didn't explain further.
After a while, the doctor left the room. Tang Yi wanted to ask about Mr. Mo's condition but didn't know how to start.
Zheng Zemin saw through Tang Yi's thoughts. Seeing that she was too embarrassed to ask, Zheng Zemin spoke up for her.
Zheng Zemin asked calmly, "Doctor, how is Mr. Mo's injury?"
"With so many of you here, how could you be so careless to let him fall? It aggravated his wound. Fortunately, it's not serious. The bleeding has been controlled. Be careful next time. The patient hasn't fully recovered and shouldn't be agitated like this."
"I understand, thank you, Doctor."
Zheng Zemin escorted the doctor out of the room. He thought that since Mr. Mo didn't seem to like him, perhaps there was something he wanted to say to Tang Yi. He then left the hospital to buy Tang Yi a cup of bubble tea.
When Zheng Zemin returned to the room again, he heard Mr. Mo's voice.
"Yiyi, Dad is doing this for your own good. Their family is from a poor mountain village. It's not that I'm snobbish, but if you're with him, you'll only end up farming in the future. Dad doesn't want you to have such a hard life."
"His parents are farmers from the countryside who make a living by farming and selling vegetables. They have no pension at all. If you get married, you'll have to rely on your own efforts to earn money for a car, a house, and savings. Life will be very difficult."
"I know, but I love him. I love him for who he is, not for his money. So, their family's financial situation has nothing to do with me."
Zheng Zemin stood at the doorway of the ward, clearly hearing the conversation between Mr. Mo and Tang Yi.
Mr. Mo sighed helplessly and said earnestly, "Yiyi, Dad isn't trying to break you two up. You won't be happy with someone named Zheng. Maybe you don't think it matters now, but later, when you need money, you'll realize how wrong your love-struck infatuation is."
"The path is mine to choose. Even if I regret it later, even if I cry, I won't come crying to you. You can rest assured."
Mr. Mo had intended to persuade Tang Yi to leave Zheng Zemin, but he hadn't expected Tang Yi to be so devoted to Zheng Zemin.
No matter what he said, Tang Yi wouldn't listen.
Mr. Mo didn't know what kind of brainwashing Zheng Zemin had done to Tang Yi.
Mr. Mo thought that Zheng Zemin believed that by treating him well and showing concern for Tang Yi now, they would be moved by his actions?
Mr. Mo had lived half his life and seen all sorts of people. Zheng Zemin's behavior couldn't move him at all.
Just as Mr. Mo and Tang Yi were talking, Zheng Zemin took a deep breath and pushed the ward door open.
Upon seeing Zheng Zemin, Mr. Mo remained calm, showing no guilt about trying to break him and Tang Yi up.