Wifey, Be Good and Don't Cry (1)

Gao Xiaoxiao had gone downstairs to take a walk until she felt better. Then she bought six cups of coffee.

She was quite happy to hear that Han Zhen was looking for her because… she wanted to look for him too.

"Knock knock knock." He said, "Come in."

Gao Xiaoxiao pushed the door open and entered.

Behind the black desk, Han Zhen was relaxing in his chair. He squinted at her. "Did you fall into the toilet?"

"… Huh?" Gao Xiaoxiao blinked in confusion.

"Where did you go just now?" Seeing her expression, Han Zhen asked again.

Gao Xiaoxiao answered truthfully, "Oh, I went downstairs to buy coffee."

He did not want to complain. After all, she had often gone down to buy afternoon tea for him, the big CEO…

Han Zhen paused.

After a long while, he said slowly, "You're my special assistant. Don't do things like buying coffee again."

"Okay." Gao Xiaoxiao nodded. Seeing that he seemed to be in a good mood, she broached the subject. "Can I not go to the gala tomorrow?"

Almost instantly, Han Zhen's expression changed from gentle to stern and tense. His voice was full of displeasure. "Why?"

Gao Xiaoxiao clenched her fists and said, "I've thought about it seriously. I don't think I'm suitable for the position of special assistant. I want to resign…"

"Are you worried that they will gossip behind your back?" Han Zhen raised his eyebrows.

Gao Xiaoxiao deliberated over her words carefully. "No, I just don't think I'm suitable for this job. I don't like those events either. I'm really grateful to you, grandma, dad, and mom for taking care of me these past three years. If it weren't for you, I might have…"

The ringing of his phone interrupted Gao Xiaoxiao. Han Zhen picked up his phone and placed it by his ear. "Mom."

There was a pause.

Gao Xiaoxiao did not know what Zhong Yuhong said, but she saw that Han Zhen's expression instantly turned grave. He pursed his lips tightly. When he hung up the phone, he stood up. "Grandma had a fall at home. She's in the hospital now."

"Wh-what?" Gao Xiaoxiao's eyes widened as her mind went blank.

• • •

Gao Xiaoxiao left the company hurriedly with Han Zhen. The situation was urgent. When she picked up her bag, she couldn't care less about the women's surprise. She was planning to resign and divorce anyway.

When they arrived at the hospital, Old Madam Han had already been sent to the VIP ward. Zhong Yuhong, her chauffeur, and the servants were all there. A few doctors in white coats were standing beside her.

Seeing that her son and daughter-in-law had arrived, Zhong Yuhong wiped the corners of her eyes and said, "Ah Zhen, Xiaoxiao, you're finally here."

"How's Grandma?" Gao Xiaoxiao tried her best to stabilize her trembling voice. She did not dare to go to the old woman on the bed for fear that something would happen to her…

"Xiaoxiao…" Old Madam Han said slowly, raising her hand.

"Grandma." Gao Xiaoxiao walked over immediately. With tears welling up in her eyes, she held the old woman's frail hand and looked at her pale face.

"Don't cry, child. Grandma has lived for 80 years and is content…" Old Madam Han said weakly.

Zhong Yuhong was speechless.

"Doctor, how's my grandma's injury?" Han Zhen looked at the doctor.

The attending doctor said, "Old Madam Han hurt her lumbar spine, and her condition is not very good. Now the most important thing is to let her recuperate in bed and maintain a happy mood. Of course, we will also do our best to let the patient recover as soon as possible…"

"Ah Zhen," Old Madam Han said shakily.