Chapter 57: A Visit

After a good rest, the peaceful and beautiful daily life once again became the main rhythm of their existence.

At first, Lu Yunze was still a bit worried that the knife wound from Jin Shun would bring about some lasting harm.

But the injury wasn’t deep, and after resting for a few days, he was able to resume playing the piano.

Because of that explosion, the Music Club suffered a heavy blow the classroom was gone, and the usable instruments were destroyed by fire, leaving them on the brink of disbandment.

Fortunately, the people around were willing to help the victims of this accident.

Some students organized fundraisers to gather money for the club to purchase new equipment.

Thanks to the Dean of Students’ benevolence, a vacant classroom was reassigned to them.

It was not as spacious as their original classroom and had been unused for years, covered in dust and grime, but no one complained.

They started setting it up again.

“Everyone, the items we need to buy are all written down on this list.”

The vice president held up a checklist.

“If there are no objections, we’ll head straight to purchase them.

Afterward, if we want to add anything else, we’ll have to pay out of pocket.”

The contents of the list were far more extensive than expected; the crowdfunding money alone wouldn’t cover it.

But the vice president didn’t ask everyone to cut back because there was still one person in the club who could back them up: Lu Yunze.

“I’ve known you for so long, and this is the most generous you’ve ever been,” the vice president said, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose with a smile.

“As long as I can help, it’s fine. Besides, this isn’t just my goodwill,” Lu Yunze replied.

After hearing the club was being rebuilt, Luo Yao had also contributed a sum of money.

Together with Lu Yunze’s support, even without crowdfunding, they could buy all the necessary equipment for the club members.

This Music Club, after suffering such a devastating blow, was finally back on track.

As for the culprit who almost destroyed it all, Jin Shun, Lu Yunze had already heard about the handling of his case through Wang Xu.

Because of the Jin Family’s influence in Lan City, they initially felt great pressure.

But Lu Yunze knew that Luo Yao had been quietly applying pressure on the Jin Family behind the scenes, so the current situation was favorable to them.

Wang Xu also assured Lu Yunze that Jin Shun would receive the punishment he deserved; it was only a matter of time.

Hearing this, Lu Yunze finally felt at ease, able to focus more on other important matters.

For example, going to visit the club president Wu Xuan, who was still in the hospital.

Time passed; it was now Saturday.

Lu Yunze woke up early today, changed his clothes in his bedroom, and waited to set off for the hospital.

You can’t visit someone empty-handed, so Lu Yunze had the cook prepare some suitable porridge for the patient beforehand.

On the way, he also planned to buy some other gifts full of sincerity.

But what exactly should they bring?

Regarding tactful handling of situations, Lu Yunze knew just the right person to consult.

He left the bedroom immediately, intending to go to the second floor room to find her.

Just as he walked down the stairs, before he could turn into the second-floor corridor, he heard someone calling him.

Looking back, it was Luo Yao.

She had somehow already changed into the long coat she only wore when going out, coming down from the first floor.

“Lu Gege, I was just about to look for you.”

“I have something important to do right now. If it’s about going out to hang out with you, then maybe tomorrow…”

“You’re going to the hospital, right? I just happen to have time, so I’ll go with you.”

Luo Yao cut him off.

“What? How did you know?”

“Lu Gege’s secrets, of course only I know.”

Her confidence was almost the exact opposite of her proud chest sticking out.

“What’s this? Lu Gege doesn’t want to take me?

Could it be that… you already have someone to accompany you?”

Although it was just a guess, Luo Yao’s eyes grew sharper.

“No, what are you thinking? In this Manor, who else could accompany me besides you?” Lu Yunze paused a moment when he said this.

If Luo Yao kept pestering him, he wouldn’t dare to go find Jiang Sui.

That jealous woman would surely flip over.

“Hehe, good to hear that.”

Noticing Lu Yunze’s expression was a bit off, Luo Yao said, “By the way, Lu Gege, are you about to set off? If not, what else are you doing?”

Good question, very detailed.

Lu Yunze broke into a cold sweat.

“Well, I’m just about to leave and feeling a bit nervous.

I’m just pacing nearby. Our place is so big, you know, not even counting strolling, just running would be enough exercise.”

“Lu Gege, if you run around in the corridor like that, your reputation will be completely ruined.”

“I get it, I get it! Just kidding.”

After dodging the question, Lu Yunze tried to shake off Luo Yao, but she was determined to come along.

No choice he had to temporarily give up on the idea of finding Jiang Sui and would set off with her when the time came.

Since waking up today, Lu Yunze hadn’t seen Jiang Sui.

After leaving the house, he already felt somewhat out of place.

Because Luo Yao disliked violent modes of transportation, Lu Yunze had to keep the street car gathering dust in the garage and instead called a taxi to the hospital.

Entering the ward, they saw club president Wu Xuan lying on the bed, looking at his phone.

It had been many days since they last met, but his complexion was even rosier than before.

He was clearly recovering well.

Upon seeing Lu Yunze, Wu Xuan put down his phone and greeted them:

“Good morning, Lu Yunze, and Jiang… Luo Yao.”

Seeing Luo Yao following behind him instead of Jiang Sui, Wu Xuan was momentarily stunned.

“Senior Wu, have you forgotten me so quickly?”

Luo Yao did not notice anything amiss, but Lu Yunze’s expression changed.

“No, not at all. It’s just that I haven’t seen you two together for a long time, so it feels strange.”

“Why would you say that?” Luo Yao tilted her head, genuinely sensing something was off this time.

Wu Xuan noticed the strange look Lu Yunze gave him.

Just as he was about to say something, he quickly changed his words:

“Because I rarely see you both at the same time.”

“After all, I can’t disturb Lu Gege too much at school.”

Completely unaware of the secret exchange between the two men, Luo Yao’s smile remained bright.

Wu Xuan then took the opportunity to continue:

“Having Luo Daxiao personally come to visit, should I get out of bed to welcome you properly?”

Lu Yunze hurriedly interrupted, playing along:

“Senior, just lie down.

If you could actually get out now, that would be a medical miracle.”

Successfully deceiving Luo Yao, Lu Yunze sat by the bedside and placed all the gifts they bought near the hospital on the table.

After chatting for a while, Lu Yunze asked Luo Yao to take out the porridge he had prepared earlier.

“What porridge?” Luo Yao was stunned.

Seeing her expression, Lu Yunze immediately had a bad feeling.

“You didn’t forget it, did you?”

Facing their gazes, Luo Yao’s face flushed red, and her voice became soft:

“Sorry, Lu Gege, you specifically reminded me before we left.”

“No, I’m not blaming you.

I remember you’re not someone who’s careless.”

Luo Yao seemed to recall something and blushed even more, only able to say sorry repeatedly.

Because she was so excited to go out with Lu Yunze, that was all she could think about and completely forgot to bring the porridge.

She just couldn’t say it out loud.

If anyone found out, Luo Yao’s composure and grace as the eldest young lady would be completely shattered.

Seeing her head bowed and shoulders trembling, Lu Yunze felt too embarrassed to keep talking.

He could only sigh and exchange a bitter look with Wu Xuan.

When it came to reliability, Luo Yao sometimes really didn’t compare to Jiang Sui.

“Going back now would be a bit late; maybe next time,” Wu Xuan said.

Once he said this, Luo Yao suddenly energized, raising her head:

“I’ll go buy some nearby.”

“Alright.”

“You guys wait here a moment, I’ll be right back!”

Without giving Lu Yunze or Wu Xuan a chance to reply, Luo Yao dashed out of the ward.

“I’ll go check on her,” Lu Yunze said, still uneasy as he got up and followed.

But as soon as he reached the corridor, Lu Yunze lost track of Luo Yao and couldn’t find her anywhere.

Confused, he eventually ended up in the hospital courtyard.

After looking around at a small fast-food stall in the courtyard, Lu Yunze was certain Luo Yao wasn’t there.

“Then where did she go?”

After circling the courtyard and still failing to find her, Lu Yunze sat down on a stone bench.

“Who would’ve thought visiting a friend would be so unsettling.”

Luo Yao had most likely run outside; she probably didn’t even know there was a place to buy porridge in the hospital courtyard.

Lu Yunze sighed again, thinking if only Jiang Sui had come, none of this chaos would have happened.

“Young master, why the sigh?”

“Ah.”

Lu Yunze turned his head to see Jiang Sui suddenly appear like a ghost.