Chapter 45: Getting Hurt Makes You Justified

Given her frail health, she wasn’t afraid that a fall could end her life right then and there. But now, Auntie probably thinks she was that despicable person who pushed her—it’s infuriating.

Originally, it was just a joke from the Qiu family years ago, and they never really decided who the baby would marry. She took it seriously, which was bad enough, but she also tried to curry favor with the Qiu family.

Now that she’s grown up, she really thinks her cousin has a problem with her brain. The two of them are probably destined to clash whenever they’re together, always causing trouble. It’s really annoying.

But what can she do now? It’s not in Ning Lingyu’s nature to hide. If she didn’t do it, why should she feel guilty? She bled because she brought it upon herself, so getting hurt is justified.

Yes, that’s how it is.

After deciding, she left the room and went downstairs. She first called her father. When the phone connected, she asked, “Dad, are you busy right now?”

Ning Hongda, looking at the documents in front of him, asked, “Why suddenly call me? Is something the matter?”

Ning Lingyu explained about Auntie and cousin returning, then recounted everything about Luo Jianing’s provocation, emphasizing that she absolutely did not push anyone.

Listening to his daughter, Ning Hongda knew she wouldn’t lie. He never quite liked Jianing from her sister’s family, always feeling that the child was too calculating.

So he said, “Here’s the plan: since things have escalated, go to mine and your mom’s bedroom drawer and get some more money. Take it to the hospital, and I’ll rush there immediately too. It’s better to inform your mom as well, to prevent her from misunderstanding the situation and getting upset over rumors. Let’s meet at the hospital later.”

Ning Lingyu was quite afraid to call her mom. Knowing her mother’s fiery temper, she might get scolded first thing. Just thinking about it made her scared.

But if she didn’t inform her mom and she found out about the incident later, the anger would be even greater. Moreover, her mom was now carrying a seven-month pregnancy, making her even more sensitive. If she upset her, she would truly become a sinner.

So she directly called her third brother, Ning Lingyu’s workplace, and recounted the whole incident, asking if he could take leave to visit their mom at home. It would be good to keep an eye on her and prevent her from getting agitated and causing more trouble.

She took all the cash from the drawer and left the compound, heading to the nearest hospital from her home. Her aunt must have taken the troublesome Luo Jianing to the hospital.

Just as she arrived at the hospital entrance, she saw her dad sweating profusely, riding his bicycle.

Ning Lingyu felt a bit guilty and said, “Dad, I’m sorry. Even though it’s not my fault, at that time only Jianing and I were on the second floor. Jianing even specifically told Auntie that I pushed her. I’m afraid it’ll be hard to clear my name.”

Ning Hongda comforted, “Let’s talk about this later. For now, let’s go upstairs and see your aunt, and check on Jianing.”

Ning Lingyu nodded and followed behind her dad into the hospital. After asking at the front desk, they found the operating room.

When they arrived, the patient hadn’t come out yet. Ning Hongda walked over to his sister and brother-in-law, “How’s Jianing doing?”

Ning Xueling had been crying. Luo Haotian glanced at the operating room door, “We just got here with Siyuan. We don’t know the details yet.”

Luo Haotian looked at Ning Lingyu behind his elder brother and asked, “Xiaoyu, what exactly happened at that time? How did Jianing fall down the stairs?”

Ning Lingyu recounted the whole incident, not hiding anything this time, including the involvement of Qiu Shaoyang.