The question was so rude and direct that Hua Nanting immediately covered his face and couldn't raise his head.

The corner of Lu Qianning's mouth twitched and she looked at Hua Feng, but he was serious and explained helplessly, "Is it so difficult to answer a question? I'm just curious whether Aunt Lu talks about a boyfriend. What if she doesn't just have a boyfriend?

, I’m married and have children, so I can’t bother others to give me extra lessons.”

Hua Feng's expression seemed to say that they thought too much, and his question was purely literal.

As a result, Lu Qianning felt a little embarrassed.

But she thought about it carefully and said, "You are very thoughtful, so I will prove to you that I am married."

"Ah?" Hua Nanting looked surprised and asked, not knowing what to think of, "Assistant Lu Te, you must not reject me in this way. It's unnecessary. Don't ruin your reputation!"

Lu Qianning immediately shook her head and said very seriously, "No, I am really married."

Disappointment emerged from Hua Nanting's eyes as if he wanted no money.

He smacked his lips and in the end could only smile bitterly at Hua Feng.

Hua Feng rolled his eyes at him, turned around and started talking about studying.

After the meal, most of the time Hua Feng and Lu Qianning were talking about studying, saying it didn't matter. Hua Nanting was very frustrated.

He was drinking alone, looking at the two of them from time to time with slightly sad and happy eyes.

Halfway through the meal, Hua Feng went to the toilet.

Hua Nanting's cheeks turned red from drinking, and he came over with a wine glass and sat down next to Lu Qianning.

"Assistant Lu Te, are you really married?" He frowned, and even though he was forty years old, he still looked like a child when he felt wronged.

It seemed that he was concerned to some extent, so Lu Qianning moved his chair slightly to distance himself.

"Yes, Mr. Hua, I'm really married."

Hua Nanting sighed, leaned on the back of his chair, and looked back to make sure Hua Feng had not come back.

He whispered, "I finally figured out why Hua Feng's academic performance dropped. He got into an argument with his classmates and was called a motherless wild boy. Maybe it bothered him."

Hua Feng longs for a mother from the bottom of his heart, which Lu Qianning knew a few years ago.z.br

"He wants you to be his stepmother." Hua Nanting said with a smile, "But it's more suitable to be his aunt. If you become his stepmother and get along with him day and night and he doesn't like you, there will be nothing you can do in the future."

Using a funny way to regain his face, Lu Qianning couldn't help but laugh, nodded and said, "It makes sense."

Hua Nanting took a deep breath, glanced at Lu Qianning again, and suggested, "How about... you become his godmother."

Lu Qianning: "???"

Although she is older than Hua Feng, she is not yet at the level of "mother".

"Don't worry, you don't have to give him money, let alone support him. You just have to take on the responsibility of his studies, enlighten him, and be the bridge between our father and son."

Seeing her hesitation, Hua Nanting quickly explained.

Lu Qianning frowned and was about to say something.

But Hua Nanting suddenly stood up and moved to his seat, "You think about it and answer me next time we meet!"

As soon as the words fell, Hua Feng came back.

After the dinner, Hua Nanting insisted on sending Lu Qianning back.

"Forget it, Mr. Hua, it's not very convenient." Lu Qianning pointed in a direction, "There is a bus over there. I can just go there and catch the last one."

Thinking of her getting married, Hua Nanting didn't force her, "Okay, then I'll take you to the bus stop. It's not too early in case you can't make it."

Lu Qianning couldn't shirk anymore and got into Hua Nanting's car.

By the window on the second floor, a tall figure stood there, smoking a cigarette between his fingers.

His deep eyes stared at the old figure of Lu Qianning being pulled under the street lamp. He seemed to be having a very happy conversation with Hua Nanting.

There was also the thirteen-year-old boy who kept looking at her, talking and laughing as he got into the car.

He frowned,

Leaning against the wall, he watched the Huananting car in which Lu Qianning was sitting leave his sight, and he dusted off the cigarette ashes.

Coldness stained his brows, he tugged on his shirt tie, and there was a fire in his chest.

"Ah Jing, why are you here?" Hua Yunran came out of the next box and walked towards him slowly.

"Is the food here not to your liking? I blame me for accidentally canceling the reservation at the original restaurant. When I saw Qian Ning leaving, I thought tonight's dinner was cancelled. But I heard that Mr. Fu likes this restaurant very much, so

I just booked this place..."

"It's okay." Zhou Beijing responded, stubbed out his cigarette and threw it into the trash can. He looked at Hua Yunran indifferently, "Go back."

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At the bus stop, Lu Qianning got off the Hua Nan Ting bus. A bus happened to come, so he turned around and got on.

Her fair face was glowing with warmth against the street lights, and she was enjoying the tranquility of the entire city at night. As the car drove toward a remote place, her mood was as good as ever.

This good mood was ruined by an unexpected phone call. It was Dr. Liu, Zhang Xinlan's attending physician.

"Xiaolu, is it disturbing your rest so late?"

Lu Qianning sat up unconsciously and tightened her grip on the phone, "No, Doctor Liu, is there something wrong with my mother's health?"

After pondering for a moment, Dr. Liu looked embarrassed and said, "Don't worry, your mother is in good health. It's something else. Xiaolu, have you... offended someone?"

"What do you mean?" Lu Qianning was startled.

The night wind blew by her ears, blowing her long hair away. Her clear eyes reflected the warm street lights, clearly illuminating the panic in her eyes.

"Before, I gave your mother a trial drug. The price was a bit more expensive than the one she used before, but it was actually much lower than the real drug. Logically speaking, it will still be several months before it passes the trial period, but it's not

Do you know why the dean suddenly asked me to adjust the cost of your mother's medicine back to the original price?"

Dr. Liu's tone was helpless and a little anxious, "Currently, your mother's monthly expenses are about 200,000 yuan. If the price is really adjusted back to the original price, it will cost at least 70,000 to 800,000 yuan a month. Can you afford it?"

Of course she can't afford it.

Two hundred thousand is already fully supported.

"I thought it was because the medicine was so effective that the hospital was going to cancel the trial period. But after asking other people, I found out that your mother's medicine costs have gone up..."

The more Dr. Liu spoke, the quieter his voice became.

After a long time, Lu Qianning swallowed and said, "I know, I will find a way as soon as possible."

"Three days, I can only help you delay it for three days. Your mother's medical expenses should also be paid. If you still need to use this drug, you only need to pay a one-time payment of 500,000 yuan in medical expenses."

After giving a deadline, Dr. Liu hung up the phone.

Lu Qianning leaned her head against the car window, her bright eyes looking at the backward scenery without any focus, five hundred thousand.

She only has 200,000, and is still short of 300,000.

Suddenly, she remembered that Zhou Beijing had not given her anything during the few times he spent the night here.

Do you...should you open your mouth to ask for it?

Her breathing was stagnant, she bit her lip tightly, and her heart hurt. It was really no different from selling.

But what can be done?

She planned to find a suitable opportunity to talk to Zhou Beijing, that is, in bed.

But what surprised her was that Zhou Beijing didn't come to Xiushui Scenic Spot, and his car wasn't there either.

She didn't sleep peacefully that night, and her mind was filled with thoughts about Zhang Xinlan's medical expenses.

Northern Zhou Dynasty.

When Lu Qianning came, he vaguely saw Zhou Beijing's figure in his office and sat down at his desk.

The body is upright, the profile is perfect, and the head is focused on the work.

There was an extra Hua Yufeng at Hua Yunran's workstation outside the door. He was holding a breakfast and placed it in front of Hua Yunran.

"Eat your breakfast obediently. I have made an appointment with Ah Jing for dinner at noon. I will take you with me then."

Hua Yunran took the breakfast and opened it, smiling and looking towards Lu Qianning with a proud look on her face.

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Qian Ning just glanced at them and saw all the thoughts of the brother and sister before returning to her office.

Hua Yufeng came closely behind and blocked her hand from closing the door. Naturally, she couldn't resist and simply opened the door.

"Assistant Lu Te, you don't look too good lately. Did you encounter something troublesome?"

The wanton words came out of Hua Yufeng's mouth. He pulled out his chair and sat down, staring at Lu Qianning like he was watching a show.

Are the medical expenses paid by him?

Lu Qianning's eyes suddenly tightened. She should have thought of who else besides Hua Yufeng had the ability to bribe the dean.

"Actually, you don't need to be so familiar with us. We have known each other for such a long time. If you have any difficulties, I will help you with just a word."

Hua Yufeng said hypocritically, "But you are Ah Jing's assistant. If I help him, he will probably be unhappy, so why don't you consider switching jobs to Hua's? I'll give you two million."
To be continued...