Ruan Hanli's father hesitated, but in the end, he said nothing.
He knew full well that Gu Wenze had already spared their family considerable humiliation. Otherwise, he would have dealt with Ruan Hanli long ago.
He had only informed them because there was still a friendship between their families.
Ruan Hanli's father forced a stiff smile. "All right, we'll let you get back to things. We'll visit Miss Qiao later."
Ruan Hanli's mother nodded along.
Gu Wenze lifted his chin slightly without committing to anything.
Ruan Hanli's father turned to his daughter, who sat on the floor looking utterly lost, and snapped, "What are you still sitting here for? Waiting for people to laugh at you?"
"Get home right now! Just wait until I get back and deal with you!"
Only then did Ruan Hanli's mother step forward to help her up. Seeing the blood at the corner of her daughter's mouth, she felt both heartache and disappointment. "You've really let your father and me down."
Ruan Hanli kept her head lowered, hiding her expression. The smear of blood at the corner of her mouth stood out starkly.
Gu Wenze watched them leave, then withdrew his gaze and called the nanny at home, asking her to prepare a few of Qiao Hua's favorite dishes.
It was already evening when Gu Wenze returned to the hospital. As he reached the ward, he happened to meet the doctor coming out after his rounds.
"President Gu," the doctor greeted him respectfully.
Gu Wenze asked evenly, "How was she today?"
"Miss Qiao said she still felt a little nauseous," the doctor explained. "It's probably because the drug hasn't completely worn off."
Gu Wenze considered this for a moment. "Understood."
After the doctor left, Gu Wenze pushed open the door and entered. Qiao Hua was