My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 19: Do You Think I’m an Idiot?_1

"What are you doing?" Ye Lu pushed him away suddenly, her face burning hot.

Shang Jingchen leaned lazily against the pillow, savoring the lingering sweetness, smirking, "Can you still call me gay now?"

Ye Lu pointed angrily at his nose, "You’re so shameless. Turns out you’re bisexual, a daredevil who plays with both sexes."

The face of Shang Jingchen darkened. This damn woman had just slapped another label on him.

While they were talking, there was a knock on the door.

The bodyguard outside reported that representatives from the hospital had come for a visit.

Shortly after, a few individuals who seemed like senior executives from a healthcare group entered, lavishing greetings and pleasantries. Shang Jingchen responded to their courtesies with equal ease.

"In fact, I am here on behalf of the Gu Group. I want to discuss a potential collaboration with Crown Prince Shang."

Ye Lu froze at hearing these words, her lips turning slightly pale.

The Gu Clan... this hospital belongs to the Gu Clan. They were the Gu Clan’s people... they were his people.

"Oh? What kind of cooperation?" Shang Jingchen’s glance was calm and composed.

The executive replied, "Our Gu Clan wants to establish a large-scale medical equipment development park in this city, in the suburban southeastern development zone, where the land is very suitable. However, that land is under your Shang Group’s control. We of the Gu Clan want to cooperate with the Shang Family to jointly develop."

Upon hearing this, Shang Jingchen did not immediately respond.

"If the partnership offers commercial value, the Shang Family wouldn’t oppose it. Indeed, medical equipment development has great business potential. However, you are not yet qualified to negotiate with me."

His voice was sharp, cold, and arrogant, fully displaying the demeanor of a powerful business magnate.

The senior executive bowed and smiled, "Of course. We only came to consult Crown Prince Shang’s opinion. As long as you’re interested, the person in charge of our group will personally discuss the cooperation agreement with you. The terms are guaranteed to satisfy both parties, achieving a mutually beneficial situation."

After the conversation, the group left.

"I’m going to get some water." Ye Lu hastily rushed out as well.

Shang Jingchen frowned at her hurried figure.

Once outside in the corridor, she caught up with the executives.

"Miss, do you need anything?"

Ye Lu didn’t know how to begin. After hesitating for a moment, she gritted her teeth, "May I ask if the health of the eldest son of the Gu Clan is okay?"

The executive looked at her strangely, "May I ask what your relationship is with the eldest son?"

"I, I am..." Ye Lu gave a bitter smile. How could she explain such a complicated relationship? "I am... his... friend."

"I’m sorry, miss, but we’re not in a position to divulge private matters concerning the eldest son. Since you’re his friend, you can ask him directly."

The executive finished speaking coldly and then left.

Ye Lu was disheartened. What right did she have to question him?

For many years, she didn’t dare to inquire about his news, fearing the pain it might bring.

She also didn’t dare to face him.

Meeting someone from the Gu Clan out of the blue, she just wanted to know if he was doing okay. She knew that his health had never been great.

She used to take care of him meticulously. Now, who was looking after him?

"Where have you just been?" Shang Jingchen, who was sitting in the hospital bed, glared unhappily at Ye Lu. From the moment she walked in, she had been daydreaming, which had irritated him.

Was she so distracted even though a handsome guy was sitting right in front of her?

"Nothing much, I just went to get some water."

"Do you think I’m an idiot? The water is obviously in the ward. Why did you need to go out to fetch it?"

Ye Lu blinked innocently, "Can’t I simply forget that?"

Looking at her innocent expression, Shang Jingchen knew she was lying. Regardless, he didn’t think that the elder son of the Gu Clan would have anything to do with a woman of her status.

"Crown Prince Shang, why were you looking for me?" Ye Lu asked, smiling ingratiatingly.

"Can’t I seek you out if there’s nothing wrong? Reflect on yourself. I’ve been lying in the hospital for five days. Have you, as a girlfriend, ever shown up?"