Chapter 48: Mr. Sheng Is Inconvenient to Answer the Phone

Sheng Xiao left Yancheng overnight.

The two of them were eating barbecue outside, when Sheng Xiao’s domestic phone rang.

Originally, only Lin Yuan knew the number of this phone, but several times when Sheng Xiao and Lin Yuan were together, it was not convenient to take the phone, and some important matters could not be contacted by Zuo Chuan, so Sheng Xiao told him the number.

Zuo Chuan was not someone who would act without discretion, so calling at this late hour must be something important.

Sure enough, Old Master Sheng had fallen and been hospitalized.

Lin Yuan could tell he was in a hurry, so she only asked if he needed help, and Sheng Xiao patted her head and told her to stay home and wait for him, so she didn’t ask any more questions.

Before leaving, Sheng Xiao said that there was a problem with the company’s project and he had to rush to Beijing overnight. It was inconvenient to take Lin Yuan with him. Lin Yuan originally wanted to pack some clothes and toiletries for him, but Sheng Xiao comforted her, saying that he would buy them when he got there, as things were urgent.

Lin Yuan was very happy tonight. She watched her favorite movie, ate popcorn, and also had delicious barbecue. They didn’t have many dates like this.

So she was satisfied like a little girl. Unexpectedly, before the barbecue was finished, something like this happened.

Her happiness was replaced by sudden disappointment, her heart was heavy, and she couldn’t remember what was so urgent that Sheng Xiao, a small employee, had to go on a business trip at such a late hour.

She tossed and turned in bed for a long time, and finally, she fell asleep unconsciously, urged by the Sandman.

While sleeping, she was still holding her phone, thinking about asking Sheng Xiao if he had arrived safely in Beijing in a few hours.

Unexpectedly, she slept all the way until the next morning.

When she opened her eyes, the morning sun had already shone through the gaps in the curtains, warm and cozy. Lin Yuan sat up in surprise and looked at the time.

It was 7 am.

She looked at her phone, which was empty, no missed calls, no unread messages.

Sheng Xiao must be very busy, or maybe he was afraid of disturbing her sleep in the middle of the night, so he didn’t contact her.

She thought so, but she couldn’t help feeling a little empty.

She first typed a line of text, ready to send a message, but then she thought about it and deleted it. She directly called him.

The other end of the phone first had busy tones, then finally connected. Before Lin Yuan could speak, a strange male voice came from the other side, “Hello, Mr. Sheng is not convenient to answer the phone now, can I have him contact you later?”

Lin Yuan picked up her phone and looked at it. It was indeed Sheng Xiao’s number, why was his phone in someone else’s hands? “Who are you?”

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, then he replied, “I’m his colleague, he’s in a meeting.”

Lin Yuan finally felt relieved. It turned out that there was really an urgent matter at the company, not something wrong at home.

Last night, for a moment, she suddenly remembered the website about disabled people that Sheng Xiao had browsed before. She thought it was a family member who had a health problem. She was really worried and confused. Lin Yuan secretly smiled.

“Then please tell him to take care of himself, eat on time, and call me when he’s free. There’s nothing special.”

Zuo Chuan hung up the phone and looked at the slightly tired man in the ward.

Last night, Old Master Sheng suddenly fainted from high blood pressure. If it was a young person who fell, it would be fine, but he was too old, and this fall made him faint directly. The hospital issued a critical notice overnight.

When Sheng Xiao arrived in Beijing, Old Master Sheng had just finished surgery and was asleep, considered out of danger.

He hadn’t woken up yet.

From last night to now, there have been many people coming and going outside, family members, people from above, and some business partners. Although Old Master Sheng’s illness was a private matter for the Sheng family, it magically seemed that everyone with a name and face in Beijing knew to come and offer condolences and concern.

It was as if anyone who didn’t come at this time would be excluded from the Sheng family’s future benefits.

Sheng Xiao stayed up all night, guarding by the bedside.

Zuo Chuan received orders to block everyone who came to visit outside, saying that Old Master Sheng needed to rest now. He would report to Old Master Sheng and Third Master one by one about those who came. After confirming that their names were not missed, they left with peace of mind.

“Third Master.” Zuo Chuan knocked on the door and came in, calling out.

Sheng Xiao turned his head, Zuo Chuan raised the domestic phone in his hand, “Madam called just now.”

He only then remembered that he was in such a hurry yesterday, he didn’t even have time to change clothes, he directly rushed to the hospital, seeing Old Master Sheng lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his heart was filled with worry, and he actually ignored the woman’s concern for him.

He took a deep breath and took the phone, “What did she say?”

Zuo Chuan: “Madam just said that you should take care of yourself, eat on time, and call her back when you have time.”

Sheng Xiao’s face finally showed a little warmth. He got up, took the phone, and walked out of the ward. He went to the safety passage and dialed Lin Yuan’s number.

As soon as the call was connected, Lin Yuan’s concerned voice came through, “Sheng Xiao, are you done?”

“Yeah, are you awake?”

“I woke up early, I can’t sleep without you, have you had breakfast, is the company’s business very difficult?”

This woman’s nagging concern could warm Sheng Xiao’s heart even through a phone. He responded to her inquiries one by one, “Take care of yourself, I may be here for a few days.”

Lin Yuan’s voice clearly became disappointed, but soon it rose again, as if she was afraid he would worry, “Don’t worry, I can handle myself, but you, you must eat on time without me, take a break secretly when you have time, don’t be so serious, okay?”

This woman actually taught him how to slack off, Sheng Xiao finally chuckled, “Okay.”

The two of them chatted for a while longer, finally ending the call.

Zuo Chuan stood not far away, watching him end the call before striding forward, “Third Master, Sheng Yehong’s family is here.”

Sheng Yehong was Sheng Xiao’s second uncle, who had always been eyeing the position of head of Sheng Shi, and had been coveting Old Master Sheng’s shares for a long time. Now that Old Master Sheng was sick, it was a good time to show his worth.

Sheng Xiao crushed the cigarette in his hand in the trash can lid, “Yeah, let him wait.”

Without Sheng Xiao’s permission, even his own second uncle wouldn’t dare to rashly disturb Old Master Sheng, after all, Sheng Xiao was the one in charge.

He had just taken a shower and changed clothes in the high-level ward, then he let Sheng Yehong’s family in.

As soon as Sheng Yehong saw Sheng Xiao, he angrily pointed at him, “Sheng Xiao, you little rascal, are you so unreasonable, you dare to treat your own uncle like this!”