Chapter 331: If It Doesn't Work, Get a Divorce

u don't even keep an eye on your own husband!"Qiao Bao'er had just been scolded by Jun Zhi Mu in the hospital, and now she was being lectured by this old man again. These two really are unreasonable.....Jo Baoer thought Xiao Zhu was very strange. She had just taken a phone call and seemed to have been frightened by the person on the other end. She said she needed to leave first.

Jo Baoer looked at her with a serious expression, stopping her from leaving. "Who called you just now Was someone threatening you"

Zhu Xiaowei blushed and felt ashamed when she was asked that.

"It's okay, just give me some time to get over it and I'll tell you..." She really couldn't bring herself to talk about all the messy stuff that had happened with Pei Haoran.

"Little Zhu, too many bad things have happened around me, I'm afraid of implicating you. If you find anything wrong, please tell me immediately."

The more anxious Qiao Baoer got, the more embarrassed she became. She mumbled and vaguely brushed it off, "I'm just an ordinary person, you're the one who should be careful. Every time you come back to the city, something bad happens. I'll contact you later."

They each hailed a taxi, Zhu Xiao Wei heading towards Xihuan, while Qiao Bao'er went to the Central Hospital.

"How is he, how is he doing now"

Standing outside the ward door, she glanced inside. Just as Gu Ruyue opened the door and came out, Qiao Bao'er awkwardly asked a question.

She and her father were basically estranged, now suddenly having to care about each other, to face each other and say those kinds of polite greetings, she just couldn't bring herself to do it.

Gu Ruoyan saw her hesitating outside the hospital room, knowing she was struggling with a decision.

"The doctor said that as long as he wakes up, there's nothing serious, and he can be transferred to a general ward."

"Oh."

She replied in a flat tone, her expression unchanged.

Gu Ruyue asked very naturally, "Do you want to go in"

In the ward, her father seemed to have woken up. There was television playing news inside, and Qiao Baoer simply sat down on a chair outside the door of the ward, "Wait until he falls asleep before going in." What to do when she goes in, if they argue, her dad might get so angry that he'd be sent back to the intensive care unit.

Gu Ruyi saw her sitting honestly on the side and wanted to smile.

"Bao'er, do you want to sleep at Qiao's house tonight"

Gu Ruoyan knew she was staying at a hotel. Qiao Lao Tai had just mentioned that the Qiao family was rather cold, which left her feeling a bit complicated.

Joe didn't reply immediately. If it had been before, she wouldn't have hesitated to refuse.

"Changing the subject, Auntie, why don't you go rest You look very tired too."

Seeing Gu Ruyue running back and forth for her father's illness, she suddenly remembered that her stepmother hadn't shown up yet, and she became angry instantly. "Where is that woman Ye Wei"

Gu Ruyue wanted to say something, but at that moment, the nanny from down the corridor supported Old Mrs. Qiao and walked over. Hearing Ye Wei's name, the old woman immediately scolded, "That good-for-nothing Ye Wei, married into our Qiao family, and she's always flaunting herself outside. Now Wenyu is sick and she doesn't even come to see him..."

Grandma Qiao has always been quite fond of Ye Wei, otherwise she wouldn't have agreed to her daughter-in-law acting outside the family. But this time, even Qiao Baoer found it strange that her hypocritical pretend stepmother didn't show up.

"Baby, why are you sitting here Go and see your dad."

Grandma Qiao's face lit up when she saw her granddaughter outside the hospital room. With a hint of force, she pulled her up and into the ward. Qiao Baoer didn't dare resist and reluctantly followed.

Just as Qiao Bao'er had guessed, she went in and met her father's gaze from the bedside. Then both father and daughter became awkwardly silent.

More unfamiliar than strangers, no topics to talk about.

“As always, one’s own daughter is the best. When Wen Yu fell ill this time, Bao’er rushed over immediately upon hearing the news,” Grandma Qiao said with a smile on her face, looking rather proud. “Just now, that city’s Lu family young master also came personally, found several experts, and now my heart has finally settled.”

"Our little Bao'er is so promising, isn't she"

Although Old Mrs. Qiao was materialistic, she seemed genuinely happy now. Qiao Bao'er felt a little uncomfortable with this strange warmth.

Qiao Wenyuan half-leaned against the headboard, and unexpectedly let out a faint 'um'.

Joe Baoer's expression was stunned for a moment.

She was surprised that her father actually agreed with her sometimes.

She didn't do anything, they probably thought she went to ask Lu Qinan for help. In fact, there was no need to ask, that guy came on his own accord.

Grandma Qiao brought over some congee, pouring it into the bowl as she asked, "Bao'er, I heard from your aunt that you're renting a place in the city by yourself now"

"Yes."

Jo Bao'er didn't say much, just responded with a single word.

The old man passed a half bowl of soup to Qiao Wenyu. After taking a small sip, he glanced meaningfully in the direction of Qiao Baoer.

Grandma Qiao spoke softly, "You're all alone out there. Can you take care of yourself Our Qiao family is so big and cold. Don't run outside, come back and live with us..."

Qiao Ba'er remained silent, staring down at her toes.

After all, they are family. They all know Qiao Bao'er's personality well. Other girls' coquettishness and cuteness would melt their hearts, but their daughter is more stubborn than a boy. Sometimes, just a little pout or tear from other children could soften them up. But the children of the Qiao family just stare at you blankly.

Grandma Qiao scolded her many times, but in the end, she couldn't do anything about it. She thought that besides being a little distant from them because she didn't want to return to the Qiao family, there might be other reasons.

"How is the situation with the Jun family being handled"

"I asked around, and it seems you and Jun Zhi Mu haven't gotten divorced yet. What are your thoughts now They said you're the one holding on…"

This time, her grandma asked calmly, without any mockery. However, Qiao Bao'er didn't know how to answer. This situation was really ridiculous.

"It's not a good fit anyway." Qiao Wenyu, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

Qiao Bao'er looked at him in surprise.

In fact, she had noticed long ago that her father opposed her contact with the Jun family from the beginning. Her aunt also strongly disapproved. Besides her grandmother who simply wanted to climb higher by associating with the Jun family, no one in the Qiao family agreed to her marriage with Jun Zhi牧.

"The children are gone, sigh. It's all fate. They can barely come, forget it..."

Grandma Qiao seemed to have accepted it too, as people get older they tend to be more resigned.

When she mentioned the word "children," Qiao Bao'er's hands clenched slowly, her mood heavy and indescribable.

The door to the ward creaked open, and Gu Ruyue also heard their conversation. Looking at Qiao Bao'er's complicated expression, she spoke to ease the atmosphere, "Bao'er, that person from the Lu family is looking for you, why don't you go out for a bit."

"Then I'll go out."

She walked briskly out of the ward, as if trying to escape.

Joe Wenyu watched her leaving figure, just about to call her back, Gu Ruoyan timely looked up and met his gaze, everyone fell silent.

Actually, Lu Qinan didn't look for her. It was just Gu Ruoyan who found an excuse for her.

"Thank you."

At the doctor's office, Qiao Bao'er saw Lu Qinan and listened to some treatment plans. When she walked out of the hospital, she suddenly said thank you calmly.

Lu Qinian was a little taken aback.

But then again, he, Master Lu, traveled all the way from the bustling city, he certainly deserves Ms. Qiao's thanks.

"Qiao Bao'er, I haven't eaten yet."

Lu Qinan was delighted and immediately forgot himself.

"Why didn't you say anything at the restaurant before"

"Just now you were sitting with Yi Sicheng drinking coffee, I didn't have the mood to order food," he said a little unhappily, adding, "Besides, that restaurant doesn't serve anything good."

Qiao Bao'er complained to him, "You are the most pampered one, so picky."

"You have the nerve to call me picky" Lu Qinian retorted, not holding back either.

The two walked side-by-side into the elevator, which descended. They went out to find food, very tacitly.

Lu Qinan found a car, he liked to drive around himself. Besides, he knew best what interesting and delicious places were in the city as Lu Gongzi. How could he possibly make his stomach suffer

Originally, Qiao Bao'er was feeling quite down. But being with this person suddenly lifted her spirits. Looking at him so suave and carefree, she couldn't help but be jealous of his lack of worries. He had so many friends!

"Lu Qinan, have you ever heard of any past grievances between the Qiao family and the Jun family"

She casually asked, Lu Qinian had many friends and a wide network of contacts. This guy knew a lot of secrets about wealthy families.

"I don't know."

He still drove with his eyes straight ahead, squeezing out three words stiffly.

Qiao Bao'er was sitting in the co-pilot seat, staring at him with a heated expression. Lu Qinian was probably feeling guilty under her gaze and added more, "Sometimes Jun Zhim牧's methods might be too forceful and stubborn, but his intention was definitely not to hurt you…"

Qiao Bao'er raised her voice, "What do you know"

Lu Qinan jolted, realizing he'd been too outspoken.ake a manually operated crank. Qiao Bao'er gritted her teeth and worked with Lu Qinan, turning it counterclockwise. Their bones felt like they were about to break.The cable car moved slowly, and Anta...