Chen Qiao immediately became serious and asked seriously, "Eric, what's going on?"
Eric smiled and eased the atmosphere, "Don't be so nervous. What I mean is, if you have something to do, you can go back to the company first. Aisette and I are alumni, and there are some school matters that need to be discussed."
Chen Qiao had no choice but to stand up, somewhat reluctantly, "Okay then, you guys chat, Sister Cheng, I'll go to the company first. Goodbye."
While waving, she took another deep look at Eric. Some words came to her lips, but she couldn't say them, so she could only smile.
Eric nodded gentlemanly, "Goodbye."
After Chen Qiao left, Xia Cheng and the others were the only ones left on the huge second floor.
Eric shrugged and said, "I finally left. Assert, I have a flight at noon tomorrow. Can you accompany me to buy some souvenirs here?"
As a friend who came to her territory from a thousand miles away from abroad, his request was not unexpected and could be said to be very reasonable.
But Xia Cheng knew very clearly that he was an ex-boyfriend, so she should keep her distance. She smiled apologetically, "Eric, I'm going to visit my mother later. Otherwise, I'll take the time to buy it for you. Will I send you to the hotel early tomorrow morning?"
Eric is a smart man. He knew from the first meeting that Xia Cheng had been deliberately keeping a distance from him.
Although he was disappointed in his heart, he understood Xia Cheng. She was a principled person, and her married status was a hurdle that she couldn't overcome.
No matter how strong her feelings are, she will remain rational, but Eric firmly believes that she has no choice but not to not love herself.
By doing this, she was also protecting him. His identity must not be stained by illness, and naturally he could not get too close to a married woman.
Eric is also a sober person, with turbulent feelings deep inside, but he can't do anything.
The warm eyes turned a little cold, it was Chen Juan, that bastard, who had ruined all the expectations in his heart.
He reached out to touch Xia Cheng's face, but she dodged it. Eric had to take his hand back. Today's situation was all caused by Chen Juan, and he would make him pay a low price.
But before everything came to an end, he didn't want Xia Cheng to have any more psychological burden.
He moved his lips and said, "I'm very touched that you can come out for the appointment. I shouldn't ask you for anything more. Don't worry, Esther, I will make everything go back to the original track. Trust me."
"Eric, the track has deviated. Even if we go back, we will not be at our original position. I know you are a gentleman and will not force me. I am fine now and don't need you to do anything."
Xia Cheng didn't want him to think there was still hope. She knew very well that even if she divorced Chen Juan, she wouldn't be able to have a relationship with Eric.
But Eric looked at her quietly. He had almost never lost control of his emotions, but he could still see the unwillingness in his eyes at this time.
Yes, her parents are here and cannot leave. As a foreigner, she is not here at all. She doesn't want to get involved in the muddy waters here, so she says this.
Just as the phone rang, he answered and said, "Come up."
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps on the stairs, and then a staff member was seen, holding a bouquet of bright roses, "Mr. Eric, the flowers you ordered."
Eric took it, thanked him, and then handed it into Xia Cheng's hand, "Aren't you going to the hospital? I'll take you there, let's go."
In fact, Xia Cheng had not planned to go to the hospital today, but at this moment, she had no choice but to go.
Eric didn't say anything along the way. He had dark features and looked a little lonely. He sent her to the door of the hospital and said in a polite tone, "We're here."
Xia Cheng said to him, "Thank you."
The bouquet of roses was put aside. She pretended not to see it and forgot it in the car.
Xia Cheng opened the car door and was about to get out of the car when Eric called out to her, "Aisette, your flower."
Xia Cheng had no choice but to turn around and pick up the flower, "Sorry, I forgot. I wish you a safe journey back home tomorrow!"
Eric waved to her, "Thank you, go in."
Looking at her back, he said silently, "Aisette, wait for me."
Xia Cheng walked into the large nursing home holding the flowers. She wanted to throw the flowers in the trash can on the roadside, but inadvertently turned around and saw Eric's car still parked at the door.
She had to pretend to throw something into the trash can, and then quickly walked to the outpatient building.
Yu Li lives in the VIP room on the 5th floor. She must have just finished taking a nap at this time, so she must be in the room.
Xia Cheng gently opened the door and saw her mother, sitting in front of the window, looking out, with a deserted back and misty eyes.
"Mom." Xia Cheng shouted.
Yu Li slowly turned her head and smiled, "Chengcheng, are you here?"
He looked behind her and asked, "Are you the only one here?"
Xia Cheng put the flowers on the table and walked over, "Mom, Chen Juan..."
"Is his arm serious?" Yu Li's expression changed immediately.
Mom can't have mood swings. Xia Cheng hurriedly explained, "No, his arm is healed and he can go to the company. Mom doesn't need to worry. He is on a business trip. He originally promised to come with me, but he has a temporary overseas business trip." Something happened and I had to go, and he asked me to take him to apologize to you."
Xia Cheng made a random excuse and put it off. Next time, she would ask him if he wanted to come.
Yu Li didn't doubt it and just sighed, "He is in charge of such a big company and is really busy. Chengcheng, you should take more care of him when you are at home."
Xia Cheng agreed on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking, he is not disabled, so why should I take care of him.
"Mom, have you tried the beef buns I asked Aunt Li to bring you? I made them myself." Xia Cheng said.
"It's still in the refrigerator. I can't eat anything." Yu Li likes to eat steamed buns made by Xia Cheng the most. Knowing that she is busy and has no time, she is afraid that after eating, she has to make them again, which will be too hard.
Xia Cheng could naturally guess what she was thinking, and said helplessly, "Mom, if you don't eat it, it won't be fresh anymore. This is just a trivial matter, and you won't be tired. If Mom doesn't eat it, then you are disdainful of my craftsmanship."
"Nonsense, go and steam one for Mom. Mom doesn't even have an appetite for lunch."
"Okay." Xia Cheng went to the kitchen, still thinking about asking for leave from Chen Juan.
After thinking about it, I might as well forget it and tell Lu Zeng to forget it.
Halfway through the message, Chen Juan called. His voice was very pleasant through the radio waves, "You didn't come this afternoon?"
"I have something to do and I want to ask you for a leave." Xia Cheng said.
Chen Juan touched the bridge of his nose and didn't ask anything. "Okay, remember to ask for leave in advance next time if something happens."
"I understand." Xia Cheng hung up the phone after saying that.
Yu Li looked towards the kitchen and couldn't help but ask, "Chengcheng, who gave these flowers?"
