Chapter 968: Chapter 966: Sickly Heiress 11

"Xia Chen is in that situation, and now the second one also has something wrong. We still don’t know what kind of illness it is. If something really happens to him, Xia Chen over there..." Cao Zhicheng shook his head. He originally wanted to say something, but suddenly remembered they were in the Xia Family’s car, so he silently shut his mouth.

He is a local, and it’s inevitable for the Cao Family to cross paths with the Xia Family. It’s better not to say anything unpleasant. If the Xia Family’s driver hears and tells Xia Jingsheng, it will cause trouble.

What he originally wanted to say was, these two unlucky people actually make a good pair, coming together like a tragic drama.

It’s clear, given Xia Jingsheng’s love for his daughter, if these words really reached his ears, the Cao Family would definitely be targeted.

Qing City only has one Xia Jingsheng as the richest, but many families like the Cao Family are rivals, eagerly waiting for something to happen to the Cao Family so they can take advantage.

Initially, Meng Xuan planned to give a reminder, but didn’t expect Cao Zhicheng to suddenly fall silent.

Instantly he understood the situation.

In critical moments, Cao Zhicheng knows how to weigh the importance of things.

He doesn’t quite like Cao Zhicheng, but previously wanted to remind him just to prevent such words from reaching the Xia Family, as that would cause trouble at this time. They’re still in the family’s car, so if a roommate speaks unpleasantly, it’s certainly necessary to stop them.

If it was another occasion, he wouldn’t bother. If Cao Zhicheng spoke without restraint and offended someone, then he deserves it.

Cao Zhicheng has always tried to ingratiate himself with him, probably because he somehow found out about his background.

He remained indifferent to this, handling it perfunctorily since after all, they are roommates. Generally, he wouldn’t create too much tension in the relationship.

But Cao Zhicheng is a bit overly confident, always feeling that they have a great relationship.

With some time left on the way to school, Meng Xuan took out his phone and dialed a number in Jing City, which was quickly connected.

Wu Jie, sitting beside Meng Xuan, could vaguely hear a rather indifferent yet pleasant voice from the phone: "Xiao Xuan? Why are you calling?"

"Brother Huan, a roommate of mine has a strange illness but hasn’t been diagnosed. We’re going to Jing City for a check-up tomorrow, and I’ll be going along. Could you help arrange it so we won’t be in a rush then? It would be best if we could go straight for the check-up as soon as we arrive, since it seems quite serious, and the sooner it’s diagnosed, the sooner it can be resolved." Meng Xuan quickly finished saying what he wanted to, "With Brother Huan, there shouldn’t be any issue, right?"

"Haven’t you already made the decision?" The voice lacked its earlier indifference, clearly carrying a smile, "No problem, it’s a minor issue, no need to speak formally with family."

Due to the close relationship, Meng Xuan wasn’t overly polite about asking first, as that would seem too distant. He knew how to manage such small matters with discretion.

"How’s your health been, Brother Huan?" Meng Xuan asked with concern. His cousin looks good and is smart but has always had poor health, standing there like a delicate flower.

Of course, it’s only outwardly. If someone really thinks he’s a fragile flower to be casually blown by wind and rain, they’d suffer a big loss.

If it weren’t for the complications during Aunt’s pregnancy, causing prenatal issues and resulting in Brother Huan’s innate deficiencies, he would’ve definitely been healthier, not resembling a porcelain doll, seemingly ready to break at any touch.

Thankfully, the Ling Family has been carefully nurturing him, so he’s survived.

Exactly how long he will live is uncertain, and he can’t have any accidents. Certainly, his quality of life is incomparable to that of a normal person.

Thinking of this, there’s regret in Meng Xuan’s eyes.

Say nothing else, even with his cousin’s intelligence, a slightly better health would undoubtedly bring more changes to the Ling Family.

What a pity.

What exactly happened back then, he wasn’t born yet, and really isn’t sure.

The elders are tight-lipped about the matter, and as a junior, no matter how curious he gets, he hasn’t been able to find out.

He only knows that after Aunt was hospitalized due to prenatal issues, she returned to her parent’s house but didn’t divorce Uncle. They seem to get along when they meet, even chat and laugh.

Later, to take care of his cousin, Aunt lived in a villa next to the Ling Family, just not with Uncle.

Apart from not living together, they’re like a normal couple, raising, educating, and picking up the child from school, as harmonious as can be.

So Meng Xuan doesn’t understand what exactly is the issue between Uncle and Aunt.

As a child, he was extremely curious, but didn’t dare ask adults, so he secretly inquired with his cousin.

Uncle and Aunt are his cousin’s parents, so he thought the cousin should know.

Unexpectedly, his cousin glanced at him twice and, like a miniature adult, said: "Don’t meddle in adults’ business, they have their reasons for being like this. Not speaking is surely due to some hidden issues, so don’t make it difficult. Adults have more troubles than us kids, try to understand them."

No doubt, his cousin was insightful even at a young age, knowing so much.

Now having grown up, he indeed understands what his cousin said back then.

Right, if it wasn’t truly a hidden issue, why would their relationship be like that?

He can clearly feel there are still feelings between Uncle and Aunt, it’s just the hidden issue creating a barrier between them.

He doesn’t know what kind of barrier it is, making Aunt unable to continue living with Uncle, yet not seeming to blame him.

He finds it quite regretful.

But now, he wouldn’t casually speak further.

It’s better to follow his cousin’s advice, adults have their reasons for doing this.

"Same as always, nothing major," Ling Huan said, "I’ll arrange someone to pick you up tomorrow."

"I’ll ask classmates about the time later," Meng Xuan said, "to see what time their tickets are booked."

Xia Chen had asked for his ID number and phone number before, intending to book the tickets together, so he believes it won’t be long before he knows the time.

"Are my parents home?" Meng Xuan asked again.

It’s not unreasonable for him to ask since Aunt manages the company, and his parents are fond of traveling, spending most of the year outside, which he envies.

Previously, he could see their posts on Moments. Maybe because he always commented sarcastically, asking why they didn’t take him or whether they didn’t love him anymore.

They simply blocked him!

Actually just blocked him!

Normally, it’s children who block parents, why is it different for him?

Ling Huan seemed to think of this amusing incident too, lightly coughing with a laugh: "They’ve gone out, lately they’re trying their hand at being war correspondents."

Meng Xuan: ???

After a long silence, Meng Xuan sighed: "I hope I don’t become an orphan."

"Now I have only one wish, that they die a natural death."

Ling Huan: ...

Meng Xuan is very worried, but what can he do? Adults have their own dreams.

Fortunately, they still have some sense of responsibility. Before he went to college, even if they traveled, they weren’t so reckless.

The next morning, Ah Chen and her group went to Jing City.

In less than two hours, the plane landed in Jing City.

Meng Xuan said someone would pick them up, so Xia Jingsheng didn’t arrange anything.

Sure enough, after they came out, someone came to pick them up. First, they settled in a hotel, rested for a while, and then went to the hospital for the check-up.

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