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Chapter 349: Chapter 349: How Did You End Up Like This?
Tong Yao smiled, "It’s okay, if we can’t buy one this time, we’ll wait for the next batch. Since the country has opened this policy, there will undoubtedly be more houses for sale in the future, we can save money first."
"Alright then! Watch your safety on the road, I’ll come to play with you tomorrow." Having failed to help Tong Yao, Wang Chun felt somewhat disappointed.
As the two walked away, Zhao Wenkai gently patted Wang Chun’s shoulder, whispering, "Since Dr. Si has his ideas, we should respect his decisions."
As Zhao Wenkai said this, his gaze was fixed in the direction where Si Chen had left.
Wang Chun sighed, "I wanted to help Yaoyao, but I didn’t expect Dr. Si to help us first. Now we can’t help them. Yaoyao’s place is so small, if they can’t secure a house this time, we don’t know when they can next time."
With the rapid development of the economy, more people are flocking to Kyoto and housing is in high demand. This commercial housing is like a fat pig, and people from all over Kyoto and even other provinces are eyeing it.
If you don’t have connections, the chances of grabbing a house are almost zero.
Zhao Wenkai hooked up the corner of his mouth, comforting, "It’s okay, as long as Dr. Si changes his mind, I can help him at any time. To me, owning a house is nothing. If you really want to help Tong Yao, you can discuss with her privately. As long as Tong Yao agrees, you can buy a house first and then tell Dr. Si."
"No way." Wang Chun immediately shook her head to deny his suggestion, "Dr. Si is a capable doctor. What if these matters affect his career? It’d be like we’re thwarting their efforts instead of aiding. We should respect their wishes!"
If anyone learns about this, and makes a big fuss, claiming that Si Chen is accepting bribes, Si Chen’s future will be destroyed.
One should not ruin one’s prospects over a house.
She wants to help Tong Yao, not to harm Tong Yao.
Currently, Tong Yao’s milk tea shop is having a good income. As long as they save money, buying a house wouldn’t be difficult in the future.
"I’ll heed your words." Zhao Wenkai didn’t insist on this matter, as if his words just now were merely to cheer up his wife.
He first sent Wang Chun home, then went to the hospital to visit his uncle.
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The dining place wasn’t far from the residential quarters, just half an hour’s walk away. It was only eight in the evening, and the two leisurely strolled back home.
After a while, Tong Yao turned the topic to Zhao Wenkai. She was puzzled, "I feel like there’s something more to what Zhao Wenkai said. It’s like he was speaking in riddles. Did you have any unpleasant encounters with him in the hospital?"
Logically speaking, the surgery that Si Chen did for Zhao Wenkai’s uncle was successful. So even if Zhao Wenkai didn’t thank Si Chen, he shouldn’t talk in such a strange tone.
It doesn’t seem like he was looking down on them, rather, it felt like he was being sarcastic about Si Chen’s self-righteous attitude.
Si Chen held Tong Yao’s hand, brushing his fingertips gently against her palm, looking ahead and saying softly, "Uncle Zhao Wenkai’s car accident might not be an accident. He wanted me to do something for him, but I disregarded his desire."
After a pause, he continued, "Or perhaps, he wanted to turn the accident into a deliberate one."
"..."
Tong Yao felt as if her brain had been struck by lightning, buzzing.
She widened her eyes in surprise, "When I first saw Zhao Wenkai, I thought he was very shrewd and cunning. I didn’t expect him to be so ruthless that he would even dare to commit crimes."
Thinking of Wang Chun’s innocent and kind look, Tong Yao felt a sudden heartache for her, how dangerous it was for her to live with a wolf every day!
Then she thought of Wang Chun’s deep love for Zhao Wenkai, and Tong Yao instantly didn’t know what to say.
She guessed that even if she presented the evidence to Wang Chun now, Wang Chun might not believe her.
Compared to Wang Chun, what worried her more was Si Chen, "You didn’t help him, and now you also rejected the olive branch he extended, won’t he be making things hard for you, or take the opportunity to harm his uncle?"
If that’s the case, should she call the police?
After all, this involves a life-and-death situation.
Si Chen pondered with a furrowed brow, and then analyzed, "He probably hasn’t reached out to the hospital yet, otherwise he wouldn’t have asked for my help. Zhao Wenyu is currently being vigilant since he has noticed something strange. Zhao Wenkai is a very cautious person. He probably wouldn’t risk himself while Zhao Rongwei is still unconscious."
Tong Yao heaved a sigh of relief, then she bopped her forehead, frustrated, "Finally making a good friend, never thought such a troublesome event would occur. It’s really headache-inducing."
Si Chen gently pinched Tong Yao’s hand to comfort her, he gently reminded, "It’s fine for you to be friends with Wang Chun, but remember not to get too involved with Zhao Wenkai. He’s too cunning. From the events involving his uncle, we can see that he would go to great lengths for his own benefit. He’s not on the same wavelength as us, it’s better to keep interaction at a minimum. Also, don’t go against your morals just for some small gains."
Tong Yao knew that Si Chen was hinting at her, she smiled playfully, "Don’t worry! Although I like money, but I know there is a right way to earn it. I won’t do anything immoral just for small gains."
In the future, Si Chen would be a world-renowned doctor, and she wouldn’t ruin Si Chen’s prospects because of herself.
Of course, she wouldn’t stop hanging out with Wang Chun just because of Zhao Wenkai. Just stay away from Zhao Wenkai.
After all, except for the matter of Zhao Rongwei, they probably wouldn’t have any other involvement with Zhao Wenkai.
The couple chatted along the way, and soon arrived at the entrance of the residential quarters. Tong Yao was discussing with Si Chen about how much money they should prepare for Si Boyi’s Full Moon Wine Ceremony, when suddenly a person sprang out from the side of the road, scaring Tong Yao. At the same time, Si Chen protectively moved Tong Yao behind him, watching the person who ran out from the roadside vigilantly. As they noticed who it was, both of them furrowed their brows.
"Song Yu?" Tong Yao peeked out from behind Si Chen and saw the person who looked as dirty as a beggar, "What happened to you?"
The Song Yu in front of him was filthy, with a scruffy face and ragged clothes. He looked no different from a street beggar. Tong Yao almost didn’t recognize him.
"Sis-in-law, brother..." Song Yu, seemingly wronged, began to cry like an old woman as soon as he spoke.
Tong Yao was genuinely surprised by this display. With wide eyes, she didn’t know what to say.
Si Chen frowned, "Let’s go upstairs and talk."
This is the entrance of the residential quarters, where people constantly come and go and all are familiar faces from the hospital. It’s not suitable for chatting.
Upon hearing Si Chen’s invitation to go upstairs, Song Yu immediately wiped away his tears and followed the two. When they reached upstairs, Tong Yao turned the leftover rice from lunch into fried rice. As soon as it was served, Song Yu started gobbling it up like he hadn’t eaten in his life, quickly finishing a bowl of rice.
