Perhaps due to a sense of gratitude, her hatred towards Kang Yansheng seemed to have diminished since that day; additionally, after accidentally witnessing a scene, she discovered that beneath his cold and evil exterior, he actually had a warm side.
Sometimes love is blind, but your heart will tell you the right choice. Feng Jin Pei also shared his thoughts. Everyone could see Kang Yan Cheng’s sincerity, and they couldn’t help but want to say a few words in his favor.
“You all…” Ji Meng Tang didn’t understand why everyone was supporting Kang Yan Cheng. Could it be that they had all received some benefit from him?
Of course, she knew this was impossible. Apart from Yuan Zu Ye owing Kang Yan Cheng a favor because of his sister-in-law, other people had nothing to do with Kang Yan Cheng and had no reason to speak well of him insincerely.
The only possibility was that they truly believed Kang Yan Cheng was good from the bottom of their hearts, which was why they wanted her to carefully consider whether she was truly suitable with Gao Zhong Wei.
Their words made her already confused heart even more bewildered, not knowing who she truly loved or whom she should choose.
After leaving the meeting room, she drove to the hospital to visit Gao Zhong Wei. Whenever she felt uncertain about Kang Yan Cheng, she would want to see Gao Zhong Wei, as if this meeting would help her confirm her confidence and courage.
She had just parked her car and hadn’t gotten out when she saw Kang Yan Cheng appear at the hospital entrance. However, he wasn’t omniscient, knowing she was there to meet her; he was simply escorting a young girl out.
She was a very beautiful young girl, with bright eyes, white teeth, and large eyes that inspired pity. Kang Yan Cheng hadn’t noticed her arrival and was conversing with the girl. He rarely smiled at her in these three years, but now he was wearing a gentle and courteous smile, listening to the girl speak, and even his responses were so soft, as if afraid of frightening her.
Who was this girl? Ji Meng Tang didn’t realize she was biting her lip, a sour feeling rising in her heart.
Kang Yan Cheng opened the car door for the girl, carefully helping her in. The girl seemed to come from a good family, with a driver specifically there to open the car for her.
After the girl’s driver drove away, Kang Yan Cheng remained standing in place, watching until the car disappeared, before turning and walking back into the hospital.
Ji Meng Tang waited until Kang Yan Cheng went inside before opening her car door and getting out. She looked at the now-invisible driveway and muttered to herself: Who exactly was that girl? How could she receive such respectful treatment from Kang Yan Cheng!
He had always been arrogant and dismissive, not caring about anyone. Even political and business celebrities had to follow his rules when requesting a consultation. He had never been seen flattering anyone. This girl’s status couldn’t be higher than those political and business celebrities, yet she received even more respectful treatment. Why was this?
She had many doubts but couldn’t ask, because – it was none of her business! Even if that girl was his long-time old lover, it had nothing to do with her!
Yet today her steps seemed slightly heavier, her low-heeled black sandals striking the tiles unusually loudly. Her feet, which should have directly headed to the ward, stopped in the hospital lobby. Then, for reasons even she didn’t understand, she turned towards Kang Yan Cheng’s office.
Standing outside Kang Yan Cheng’s office door, she suddenly came to her senses, abruptly asking herself: Why am I here? To chat idly? Or to inquire about that girl from just now?
No! Extremely embarrassed, she quickly turned to leave, but at that moment, the office door suddenly opened.
“Meng Tang! Is it really you?” Kang Yan Cheng stood in the doorway, unable to hide his surprise.
He had just heard a sound like high heels and thought he had misheard, but when he opened the door, he didn’t expect it to actually be her!
“Would you like to come in?” She rarely took the initiative to find him, and he was clearly in a good mood, actively opening the office door and inviting her inside.
“I just want to say a few things and then leave.” Despite her words, Ji Meng Tang still walked into the office, curiously looking around.
Could it be that the person she truly loved in her heart was no longer Gao Zhongwei, but… no! She was so horrified that her face turned pale. If this was the truth, she would rather not know anything!
“I think so!” Kang Yansheng smiled sadly, the light in his eyes disappearing. She hates him so much that she wouldn’t be jealous of him approaching another woman. Ji Mengtang thought she must be sick because his sad smile actually made her feel heartache – she was truly very ill! “So, you came to find me because…” Kang Yansheng looked at her seriously. “I–” Ji Mengtang seemed to have suddenly lost her ability to speak, stammering for a long time without saying anything. Because she had unconsciously walked over just now, when asked why she came, she couldn’t explain. After a while, she said with a stiff face: “I came to ask about Zhongwei’s condition.” “Of course!” Kang Yansheng said with a light sarcasm. She would come to find him only for her beloved Gao Zhongwei, what else would be worth her coming? “Don’t worry, Gao Zhongwei is recovering quite well. According to his rehabilitation therapist, he can now walk without a cane for about ten minutes, and the time is gradually increasing. If the rehabilitation progress continues, he can be discharged home next month and only needs periodic check-ups.” “Next month?” So soon? No, actually not soon – it’s been five years since he was hospitalized! Thinking about these five years, Ji Mengtang felt like it was a lifetime ago. The accident seemed like yesterday, but in the blink of an eye, five years had passed. Sometimes she felt time flew by – especially in the first two years. Sometimes she felt time was endless – especially in the next three years. The struggle of meeting every weekend made time feel particularly slow. Five long years were enough to cool everything down. During Gao Zhongwei’s bedridden years, she had changed a lot. The biggest change was – her body had betrayed Zhongwei, and every time she saw him, she felt guilty. Moreover, her feelings had changed a lot. Although she sincerely hoped he would fully recover and be discharged, she couldn’t be sure if she still deeply loved Zhongwei. Their initial attraction had disappeared. Each visit was like seeing an old friend, listening to his complaints, his longing for her – but she felt nothing. She would comfort him, encourage him to continue treatment, but she truly had no special feelings. Love, missing him, heartache… these emotions were becoming increasingly unfamiliar. Sometimes she would suddenly realize – Gao Zhongwei was her boyfriend! After realizing these things, she felt more guilty. Although she deliberately prolonged her hospital stays, her heart was drifting further and further away… “What are you thinking?” Kang Yansheng’s voice pulled her back from her thoughts. “You just said Zhongwei can be discharged next month, I’m very happy because I can finally get rid of you!” she laughed artificially. “So what? Our contract lasts until Gao Zhongwei recovers, and before that, you’re still my woman. You still have to come find me every weekend, not a single time less!” “You – despicable!” Ji Mengtang, flushed with shame, reached out to slap him but was quickly caught and pressed against the wall.
Are you surprised? Didn’t I say long ago that I would marry you immediately once I recovered? Now that I’m about to recover, isn’t it perfectly normal to talk about marriage?
“I know you said that, but…” She thought he was just speaking out of gratitude, never believing he was serious.
