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Since Qiu Ruoxi was staying in the hospital, Ye Xunhuan did not go out to fool around; instead, he went straight to the hospital to be with Qiu Ruoxi, telling Wang’s mother to go home and rest.

After all, Wang’s mother was already in her forties or fifties, an older person not suited to staying up late, and the big villa couldn’t be left unattended either, since rooms still needed to be cleaned and tidied up.

The next day, once Wang’s mother arrived, Ye Xunhuan left the hospital and went to work.

The news of Qiu Ruoxi’s illness had somehow been leaked, and as soon as Ye Xunhuan arrived at the company that day, many of the employees were buzzing with discussion!

Quite a few of them were talking about visiting Qiu Ruoxi.

This expression of disbelief spread across Ye Xunhuan’s face as he wondered how his wife, with her usual cold demeanor and stern face, could receive so much adoration from his employees.

Ye Xunhuan couldn’t understand it.

Could this be the charm of a beautiful woman?

As Ye Xunhuan sat in his office playing games, Mei Hanqing pushed the door open and came in.

After seeing Mei Hanqing, Ye Xunhuan tossed his game to the side.

"Xunhuan, we’re planning to visit Director Qiu in the hospital after work tonight; are you coming?" Mei Hanqing asked directly.

"What, with her perpetual scowl and harsh treatment towards you all, shouldn’t we be setting off fireworks to celebrate her sickness instead?"

Mei Hanqing gave him a coquettish glance, "You don’t understand. Despite Director Qiu usually being silent and seldom participating in any business events, and even rarely attending negotiations in person, delegating everything to the Public Relations, Human Resources, and other departments,"

"Director Qiu carefully reviews every contract, and she isn’t always frowning at us. She’s actually quite nice!" Mei Hanqing said with some admiration, "Being able to sit down and eat with all the employees in the same restaurant isn’t something just anyone can do!"

"So you’re saying she’s actually quite approachable?"

"It’s charisma, Director Qiu’s personal charisma," Mei Hanqing explained, "You’ll see soon enough that Director Qiu’s personal charisma is tremendous, beyond anything you could imagine!"

Ye Xunhuan was speechless!

He had only heard about personal charisma from others, but he never expected to witness it firsthand with his own wife.

"Are you coming or not?"

"No," Ye Xunhuan said flatly, "I have no interest in seeing a dour face!"

"But you really should go and see her," Ye Xunhuan said earnestly.

If it weren’t for Qiu Ruoxi’s assistance, the welfare institute would likely have seen no change by now. Thus, in a sense, Qiu Ruoxi could be considered Mei Hanqing’s benefactor.

"I am definitely going. I just wanted to ask if you were going because it seems like you have some sort of relationship with Director Qiu."

"An old relationship!" Ye Xunhuan whispered, "She doesn’t really care for me, and I might even be a bother if I went!"

"So, I think for her to be discharged smoothly, I better not go!"

Yesterday, Ye Xunhuan had angered Qiu Ruoxi to no end, and this morning had been equally vexing. Besides, he still had to keep her company in the evening. What was there to visit for?

If Wang’s mother were to call him son-in-law again, then it would be the end of him.

Therefore, it was impossible for Ye Xunhuan to join Mei Hanqing and the others in visiting Qiu Ruoxi.

"That’s right, your mouth is indeed harmful enough," Mei Hanqing said with serious concern, "It’s better if you don’t go!"

Ye Xunhuan immediately had three black lines appear on his forehead, "You shouldn’t bad-mouth people like that!"

Mei Hanqing laughed, walked over to Ye Xunhuan, reached out and spun his chair around, and then sat directly on his lap, looking lovingly into Ye Xunhuan’s eyes, she said, "Will you come to my place tonight?"

Seeing Mei Hanqing’s affectionate appearance, Ye Xunhuan was touched, but then he thought of Qiu Ruoxi in the hospital and had to decline, "I’ve got things to deal with these few days, wait until I’m free!"

Upon hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, a look of disappointment appeared on Mei Hanqing’s face.

Ye Xunhuan saw the look of disappointment on Mei Hanqing’s face and sighed helplessly.

He was already married, and he was destined not to be able to provide Mei Hanqing with many things, just like other men couldn’t.

"By the way, how is the orphanage doing? I haven’t been there to see the kids for quite a while," Ye Xunhuan changed the subject and asked.

When Mei Hanqing heard Ye Xunhuan mentioning the orphanage, the crestfallen look on her face immediately disappeared, and she began to speak energetically.

The contractor that Qin Rumeng found was naturally trustworthy, not worrying about shoddy work, and they wouldn’t dare even if they were lent ten times the courage. Moreover, Qin Rumeng seemed to have set a deadline for them.

Because of that, the orphanage was being built very quickly.

Of course, the money spent wasn’t little, after all, it wasn’t easy for the construction workers. If you want them to work faster, you must provide them with sufficient money, that’s the only way they’ll have the energy to do the work for you, right?

"So, the kids will be able to move into the new building soon?"

"Yes!" Mei Hanqing nodded, her face showing a look of relief, "After that, they can truly live like other kids, with a carefree childhood, without having to suffer like I did when I was young..."

"You’ve had a tough time!" Ye Xunhuan sighed softly.

The hardships Mei Hanqing experienced in her childhood certainly weren’t something ordinary people could imagine.

"It’s all in the past now, and besides, I’m doing very well now, aren’t I?" Mei Hanqing smiled sweetly at Ye Xunhuan, "And Heaven even allowed me to meet you, what more could I possibly want?"

Women in some ways are creatures that are easily satisfied.

Just like Mei Hanqing was with love.

"How has the old director been lately?"

If asked who Ye Xunhuan admired the most in his life, he would definitely name the old director.

He was a great man, worthy of respect from countless people.

"Going round and round the construction site every day, what else could he be doing?" Mei Hanqing sighed slightly.

"What, he’s supervising the work too?"

"Indeed, the old man who has worked hard his whole life just can’t sit still," Mei Hanqing said with a tone of helplessness unlike any Ye Xunhuan had heard before.

The orphanage’s funds were ample now. The old director should have been enjoying his good days, but he just couldn’t keep still.

The old director had spent the better part of his life on the children of the orphanage, and now that the orphanage was being rebuilt, he definitely couldn’t just relax; he would be running around, and even if he was not needed, it was still good for him to check things out; it would put his mind at ease!

Perhaps this is the worry of all parents and elderly people!

Even if they can’t do anything, they still want to be there, watching, because it gives them peace of mind.

Ye Xunhuan could understand that.