The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Xie's mother insisted on being discharged from the hospital. Wang Gang finally managed to calm her down after much persuasion, and then he called Xie Meilan.

After Xie Meilan learned about the situation, she had to put down her work and find her leader Lu Jie to ask for leave.

"Mr. Lu, I'm sorry, my mother had some problems in the hospital. Can I leave work early today?"

"Are you okay? Is there anything I can help you with?" Lu Jie asked.

"Thank you Mr. Lu for your concern. I can handle it." Xie Meilan said.

After Lu Jie pondered for a moment, he said, "I just happened to be going out to do something, so I'll drive you there!"

Xie Meilan was a little hesitant, she knew that Lu Jie had a crush on her. Although they kept their distance during normal work, Lu Jie's occasional concern for her still exceeded the boundaries that a boss should have for his subordinates.

"Don't bother Mr. Lu, I can just take a taxi to the hospital."

Lu Jie smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. It's on our way. Let's go! Don't waste time."

Xie Meilan saw that she couldn't refuse Lu Jie's kindness, so she had no choice but to accept it.

The two walked out of the company together and took the elevator downstairs. Many colleagues saw them along the way, and some people whispered behind their backs, speculating about the relationship between Xie Meilan and Lu Jie.

Going down to the underground garage, Lu Jie opened the door of his Land Rover and invited Xie Meilan to get in, behaving like a gentleman.

Xie Meilan hesitated slightly, but still sat in the passenger seat. After getting in, she looked around at the luxurious decoration inside the car, and a flash of envy flashed across her face.

After Lu Jie got in the car, he saw that Xie Meilan was not wearing a seat belt. He did not remind her, but reached out and helped Xie Meilan fasten her seat belt in a very ambiguous posture.

"Thank you, Mr. Lu. I can do it myself."

Xie Meilan's heart was beating fast, and she declined Lu Jie's "kindness" with embarrassment.

"Hold on, I'm driving." Lu Jie started the car and drove out of the garage, as if everything was normal.

"Is your mother's illness better? Do you want me to recommend some professional professors to you?" Lu Jie asked while driving.

When Xie Meilan thought of her mother's illness, her face became gloomy.

"My mother is in the advanced stage of lung cancer. The doctor said the cancer cells have metastasized and surgery is not possible."

Lu Jie said, "I know a lot of friends in hospitals. I can help you find out if there is any treatment plan for your mother."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu." Xie Meilan said excitedly.

"No need to thank me. I don't know if I can help you." Lu Jie smiled.

Along the way, Lu Jie discussed work with Xie Meilan again. In the end, he told her not to worry about the work, as he would help take care of it.

Although Lu Jie and Wang Gang said similar things, Xie Meilan always felt at ease and her emotions really calmed down.

The Land Rover quickly drove to the hospital entrance. Xie Meilan saw from a distance Wang Gang carrying a luggage bag and standing on the roadside with his mother.

"Mr. Lu, my mother is just ahead, please drive over."

Lu Jie also saw people and drove the car directly to the side of the road.

Xie Meilan got out of the car anxiously and yelled at her mother: "Mom, why did you run out of the hospital?"

Mother Xie looked at the car and Lu Jie inside it and asked, "Who is this?"

Wang Gang also looked at Lu Jie.

Lu Jie got out of the car and greeted Xie's mother generously: "Hello, Auntie, I am Xie Meilan's colleague, and I am here to send her here."

Wang Gang looked Lu Jie up and down. He was wearing a tailor-made suit, his hair was meticulously groomed, and he was wearing a Vacheron Constantin watch, all of which showed that he was a wealthy man.

"This is Mr. Lu, my leader." Xie Meilan supported her mother and introduced her.

"Hello, Mr. Lu. I hope our Meilan hasn't caused you any trouble?" Xie's mother asked politely.

"What are you talking about, Auntie? Meilan is my capable subordinate and has helped me a lot." Lu Jie asked:
"Auntie, where are you going? I'll take you there." Mother Xie turned to Xie Meilan and said, "I'm too bored staying in the hospital. I want to go home."

"Mom, can you please stop making trouble? Let's stay in the hospital and get treated." Xie Meilan advised.

"My disease cannot be cured. Even if I want to die, I'd rather die at home." Xie's mother said stubbornly.

Xie Meilan frowned when she heard this. Seeing Wang Gang standing beside her, she said unhappily, "Shen Lei, what's wrong with you? You're fooling around with my mom. If something happens to my mom, can you take responsibility?"

Wang Gang was stunned. He didn't expect that Xie Meilan's anger would be directed at him.

"Meilan, don't blame Shen Lei. It was my decision to go home. If Shen Lei hadn't gotten off work early today, I would have been discharged from the hospital." Xie's mother said, holding her daughter's hand.

"Mom, stop making trouble and come back to the hospital with me obediently." Xie Meilan's tone softened and she spoke with tears in her voice.

"Mom doesn't want to go back. I know my illness well. It's meaningless to spend that much money." Xie's mother sighed and said:
"Meilan, I just want to go back to my hometown and live there for a while."

"How can I let you go back alone?" Xie Meilan said in panic.

Lu Jie said at this time: "Meilan, how about this? I know someone who runs a private nursing home. You can send Auntie there. Not only are there professional medical staff there, but it is also close to Tongren Hospital. If anything happens, the nursing home has an ambulance that can take her directly to the hospital."

Xie Meilan's eyes lit up and she asked, "Mr. Lu, is this too much trouble for you?"

"It's no trouble. It's just a phone call."

Lu Jie took out his cell phone and walked aside to make a call.

"It's expensive to stay in a nursing home! Let's just forget it." Xie's mother felt sorry for the money.

"Mom, there's no room for negotiation. Either you live in a nursing home or in the hospital. You can only choose one!"

Xie's mother looked at Wang Gang again.

"It's not bad to live in a nursing home. Meilan and I will feel more at ease there, and we can come visit you after get off work." Wang Gang also advised.

Seeing her daughter and son-in-law say so, Xie's mother had no choice but to agree to go to the nursing home. Lu Jie came back soon after finishing the call.

"I told my friend that there is an intensive care unit in the nursing home and we can move in today."

Xie Meilan was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lu. Please send me the address and we can take a taxi there."

"Don't take a taxi. I will drive you there myself. I will also say hello to my friend and ask him to take good care of Auntie." Lu Jie said enthusiastically.

Wang Gang narrowed his eyes, feeling that Lu Jie was too enthusiastic.

Xie's mother had the same feeling. She looked back and forth between her daughter and Lu Jie.

Xie Meilan didn't feel anything and gladly accepted Lu Jie's kindness. She personally helped her mother sit in the back seat and asked Wang Gang to sit in the back to accompany her mother. She herself sat in the passenger seat next to Lu Jie.

Along the way, Xie's mother intentionally or unintentionally inquired about Lu Jie's situation. She learned that he had been married and later divorced, and that his wife and children lived abroad. The sadness on Xie's mother's face never dissipated.

The sanatorium recommended by Lu Jie is indeed very close to the hospital, only about ten minutes' drive away. It is hidden next to a residential area and has a professional medical environment, but the price is really not low.

"The monthly accommodation fee in the intensive care unit is 50,000 yuan, not including the medical supplies used." Xie Meilan was also shocked when she saw the quote from the sanatorium.

"You are Mr. Lu's friend. This is already a discounted price. In fact, our intensive care unit is in short supply and many people are waiting in line."

Xie's mother has been arranged to stay in the ward, and Xie Meilan doesn't have the face to go back on her word.

Wang Gang thought the quotation was normal. The price of 50,000 yuan a month for a special-grade sanatorium was indeed discounted, and the price was for a broken bone.

"I will take care of the money. Let my mother-in-law live in peace." Wang Gang said to Xie Meilan.

Xie Meilan obviously didn't believe what Wang Gang said, but she still let her mother stay.

She was ready to ask Lu Jie for a loan. (End of this chapter)