Uncle Bai came quickly. But asking someone to bring clothes in the middle of the night seemed rather odd. So, Uncle Bai looked at Lu Luochen with a complicated gaze.
There was both relief and disapproval in his eyes, along with a hint of reproach.
Finally, taking advantage of the moment when Wen Sining went to wash her hands, he couldn't help but whisper to Lu Luochen, "Sir, it may not be appropriate for me to say this, but I still want to remind you that Madam just had surgery and can't take too much. You... should bear it for a while."
Lu Luochen was stunned for a few seconds before he understood what Uncle Bai meant. A helpless smile immediately appeared on his face. Just as he was about to explain himself, Wen Sining walked over. He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
However, this silence in Uncle Bai's eyes was almost like Lu Luochen's silent admission.
"Uncle Bai, this fruit basket was brought to me by my friend. I can't finish it all by myself. You can take it back. These oranges taste good. You can give some to Grandpa. If there are any left, you can let the servants divide them," Wen Sining said, patting the huge fruit basket on the table.
"Okay, Madam. The old master said his legs have been a bit uncomfortable these days. He may not be able to pick you up when you're discharged from the hospital tomorrow afternoon. He hopes you won't be angry with him," Uncle Bai said with a smile.
Actually, it wasn't that the old master's legs were uncomfortable. He had fainted after Wen Sining was hospitalized and was too weak to get out of bed. But he was afraid that Wen Sining would worry, so he made up this excuse.
Sure enough, Wen Sining immediately showed a worried expression when she heard this.
"Grandpa's legs are uncomfortable? Is it serious? Has he gone to the hospital for a check - up?" Wen Sining rushed over and stared intently at Uncle Bai.
"Madam, don't worry. The old master is fine. It's just that the temperature dropped recently and his old cold legs acted up. Doctor Xiao is giving him acupuncture treatment," Uncle Bai said.
Wen Sining finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Phew, luckily Doctor Xiao is at home. Otherwise, I really wouldn't be at ease leaving Grandpa alone at home. Uncle Bai, I'm really sorry to trouble you to come here so late. You should go back and rest quickly. Being discharged from the hospital is not a big deal. None of you need to come tomorrow. If anyone comes, I'll get angry," Wen Sining said.
Uncle Bai nodded with a smile, "Okay, I'll follow Madam's instructions. But Madam, I'll be so bold as to ask one more question. After you're discharged from the hospital tomorrow, will you go back to the Lu Family Mansion or...?"
Wen Sining was taken aback. She glanced at the person with hands wrapped like a mummy. After thinking for a while, she said, "I'll go back to the Lu Family Mansion. Please tell Grandpa for me that I'll have to bother the Lu Family Mansion for a few more days."
"Madam, what are you saying? The Lu Family Mansion is also your home. How can going back to your own home be considered a bother? Madam, forgive my rudeness. If the old master hears you say this, he'll surely lose his appetite for several days," Uncle Bai said.
The last time Wen Sining moved out of the Lu Family Mansion resolutely, the old master had no appetite for three consecutive days. In just three days, he lost nearly ten pounds. His already thin body became even thinner. His old clothes hung loosely on him.
Afraid that Wen Sining would notice and worry, the old master specially ordered some well - fitting clothes to make himself look normal.
Wen Sining obviously also thought of the old master's character. She slapped her forehead and said with a smile, "I said the wrong thing. Uncle Bai, please tell Grandpa that I'll stay in the Lu Family Mansion for a while."
She had to keep an eye on Lu Luochen. Otherwise, he might accidentally infect the wound on his hand and end up ruining it.
Moreover, all her things were in the Lu Family Mansion. She didn't even need to go home to get her luggage.
Soon, Uncle Bai left with the big fruit basket.
After a tiring day, Wen Sining was already very sleepy. She couldn't help yawning. Just as the physiological tears were about to well up in her eyes, she reached out to rub them. She crawled into the quilt as she rubbed.
As she nestled into the quilt, the chill caused by the sudden drop in temperature was dispelled. She let out a satisfied sigh. Half - closing her eyes, she looked at Lu Luochen who had just changed his clothes. Yawning again, she said, "It's very late. Go to bed quickly."
"You go to sleep first. I still have something to deal with. Good night."
"Good night." Wen Sining was really too sleepy. Her rational self told her that she should ask Lu Luochen what he had to deal with so late and remind him not to forget about the wound on his hand. But her body wouldn't allow it. Her eyes had barely closed for two seconds when her consciousness sank into darkness.
After making sure that Wen Sining was sound asleep, Lu Luochen's expression changed instantly. His brows were knitted, showing seven parts of seriousness and three parts of anger.
He carefully took his phone and left the ward without making any noise. He went to the stairwell and made a phone call.
"What on earth is going on?"
As soon as the call was connected, Lu Luochen barked out the question. If it weren't for the hospital's no - noise rule, he would have almost roared.
On the other end of the phone, Jin Yihao showed a pitiful expression and had to briefly explain the situation again.
Just three hours ago, he suddenly received a message from the prison saying that Yun Chutong had fainted in the prison for some reason. After being treated in the prison's infirmary, her condition not only didn't improve but got worse. Finally, half an hour ago, she was sent to the hospital by the Licity No. 1 Prison.
After being examined by the doctor, it was found that there was an 80% chance that Yun Chutong suffered from a mental illness.
Everyone knew that although the laws in China were becoming more and more perfect, they were not very effective for prisoners with mental illnesses.
In other words, if Yun Chutong was indeed diagnosed with a mental illness, the punishment imposed on her before would most likely be retried.
So, as soon as he knew about this, Jin Yihao immediately called Lu Luochen to report it.
The lights in the stairwell were motion - activated. Since Lu Luochen didn't make any sound for a long time, the lights went out. Half of his face was illuminated by the phone screen, looking extremely gloomy.
After a long time, he said coldly, "Humph, she loves to play these little tricks. Since she wants to use mental illness to escape legal sanctions, I'd like to see how good her acting skills are this time! Jin Yihao, tomorrow you'll file a medical arbitration with the court in my name and give her a thorough examination from head to toe!"
"Okay, Mr. Lu, I understand." Jin Yihao replied respectfully. After hanging up the phone, he added this matter to his schedule diary in bold red letters and even set an alarm for it.
At this moment, in a hospital less than ten kilometers away from the hospital where Wen Sining was staying, Yun Chutong was huddled under a hospital bed in a corner, looking at everyone in front of her warily.