Chapter 7 Is the Meeting More Important or Is the Wife More Important_1

She thought that Mr. Fang treated Lin Shu quite well.

With no sure date for returning to class, Lin Shu agreed.

Fang Zhi's expression was cold and somewhat unkind. He lifted his wrist, checking the time.

"20 minutes are up. I have to go back to the law firm now." Fang Zhi adjusted his suit.

"You go and handle your business." Lin Shu can take care of herself, she's used to being independent.

Fang Zhi's handsome brow lightly furrowed. Before he left, he gave Lin Shu a somewhat hesitant look.

He had thought that Lin Shu might use her hospital stay to keep him there with her, pretending to be weak and injured.

But she was quite straightforward in her agreement.

Well, at least she is considerate enough to not cause him trouble.

Upon Fang Zhi's departure, Lin Shu logged on to the school forum with her mobile phone and looked at the most popular posts.

The anonymous forum was a cacophonous mess, with aliases hiding the identities of the users.

Lin Shu saw all the false accusations against herself spread throughout the main building.

Scrolling down, Lin Shu saw the so-called video of Li Wen's wife. Clicking on it, Lin Shu realized that the video was completely synthesized with technology.

Lin Shu had never done such a thing, and even if people slandered her unjustly, she would never stoop down to their level.

Swallowing her resentment, she collected the evidence.

Once she was discharged from the hospital, she was determined to handle this matter properly.

After gritting her teeth and looking at the posts smearing her name for a while, the ward door was pushed open. Lin Shu looked up and saw it was Mr. Fang.

Mr. Fang came in with a wrinkled brow, saying worriedly, ""Aiya, how did a good child end up like this?"

His voice filled with concern.

Lin Shu put her phone down, temporarily putting aside all the messy things. She smiled and said, "Grandpa, it's just a fall. I just scraped some skin, it's not a big deal."

"You fainted and were hospitalized—how is that not a big deal? Let me check you quickly, are there any other injuries?" Mr. Fang checked her from left to right, ensuring her arms and legs were intact before sighing a breath of relief.

Feeling the warmth of being cared for, Lin Shu politely said, "Rest assured, Grandpa, I'll be more careful next time. I won't worry you."

Mr. Fang sighed, "You should be careful, child—don't hurt yourself again."

Lin Shu nodded politely. "I will always remember your words, Grandpa."

After expressing his concern for Lin Shu, Mr. Fang glanced around the ward and frowned, "Where is that rascal Fang Zhi? His wife is in the hospital—where is he?"

"I am going to call him and give him a proper scolding." Mr. Fang took out his phone.

Lin Shu did not have time to stop him.

When Mr. Fang called, Fang Zhi was in a meeting at the company headquarters.

Being a lawyer was simply an ordinary alias he used when facing Lin Shu.

His true identity was the renowned CEO of the Fang Group. He had control over a vast business empire and was quite distinguished.

When Mr. Fang called, even if the sky were to fall, he would still answer.

"Grandpa, I'm in a meeting," Fang Zhi answered bluntly.

Mr. Fang didn't spare him any face. "Is a meeting more important than your wife? Lin Shu is hospitalized. Where are you? Get here now."

Fang Zhi, expressionless, glanced around the room full of company executives. His tone was stern. "I have already arranged for someone to take care of Lin Shu."

"Is someone else caring for her as good as you personally doing it? Stop making excuses—if you don't get to the hospital within half an hour, you will have to face the consequences!" Mr. Fang ended the call.

After hanging up, Mr. Fang smiled warmly at Lin Shu. "Just wait a bit longer, Lin Shu. That rascal will be here soon."

And soon, Fang Zhi arrived.

He had flown in a private plane and arrived at the hospital within 10 minutes, appearing at the door of Lin Shu's ward.

As he opened the door, he wore an icy expression, his brows furrowed in displeasure.

"You rascal! You're supposed to come care for your wife, and you've come empty-handed? Don't you know to buy some fruit and pastries?" Mr. Fang expressed his dissatisfaction with Fang Zhi's empty hands.

Fang Zhi had just stepped into the room when he froze in place.

He raised an eyebrow.

He looked at Lin Shu, "What do you like to eat? Do you have any dietary restrictions?"

His manner of asking was very matter-of-fact, oddly resembling the way a lawyer interrogates a defendant in court.

Lin Shu didn't want to trouble Fang Zhi. She said, "I don't have an appetite right now, I don't want to eat."

"Since you don't want to eat…" Fang Zhi didn't want to run errands for Lin Shu either.

Mr. Fang interrupted him, looking anxiously at Lin Shu. "Good child, even if you can't eat, try to eat something. Look at how pale your face is and how skinny you are. There's no meat on your bones."

His tone towards Lin Shu was mostly coaxing.

Turning to Fang Zhi, Mr. Fang began speaking, his tone becoming firm. "Then you should pay better attention to what Lin Shu likes. If she doesn't like the food you buy, just wait and see how I deal with you."

Fang Zhi's gaze hardened slightly as he looked at Lin Shu. He left the ward.

It was good that Mr. Fang was defending Lin Shu on the surface.

But if he continued to behave like this for long, Lin Shu worried that Fang Zhi might start to resent him.

Thinking for the sake of a peaceful future, Lin Shu decided to voice her thoughts.

"Grandpa, Fang Zhi is very busy at work. Please don't tire him by asking him to take care of me. I can take care of myself."

"Just listen to yourself, child. Fang Zhi is your husband now—it's his duty to take care of you when you're weak. Who do you expect to lean on if not him?" Mr. Fang looked at Lin Shu with concern.

Lin Shu was moved by his words. After her initial emotions passed, she remained calm and collected.

"Grandpa, I don't want to become a burden on Fang Zhi. I can handle minor issues by myself."

After saying that, Lin Shu quickly added, "I appreciate your kindness, Grandpa. Thank you for thinking so much of me."

Mr. Fang found Lin Shu to be so understanding that it pulled at his heartstrings. He sighed.

Fang Zhi, who was standing at the door, was on his phone. He looked over at the pair in the room.

Originally, he thought that after he left, Lin Shu would try to win Mr. Fang's sympathy by playing the victim.

However, what he had expected did not happen.

Just then, He Mo, having just received an urgent call from his boss, arrived carrying two large bags of women's favorite fruits and snacks. He craned his neck to have a curious look at the ward. "Boss, is this for that woman Lin Shu?"

Fang Zhi took the bags from him, reminding him coldly, "If you're that free, you can do Secretary Lin's job."

Not wanting to work overtime, He Mo quickly shook his head. "Never mind, boss. I didn't ask anything."

With a cold expression, Fang Zhi then entered the ward.

"Do you find these items to your taste?"