CHAPTER 748: CHAPTER 748: SIBLINGS MEET

"Ah?" Upon hearing Ou Jun’s words, Chang Luhui didn’t react at once and said, "Go to the hospital?"

Ou Jun nodded, "Yes, go to the hospital first."

"After all, my matter is not urgent." Ou Jun’s gaze was meaningful as he added, "Besides, I was planning to visit Chuyi’s mother when I came to Ling County."

Upon hearing this, Chang Luhui felt something was odd, but he didn’t say anything. He just responded, "Alright then..."

Ling County Hospital.

Xia Chengzong was busy handling the hospital discharge procedures for Mother Xia.

In the ward, Xia Chuyi was talking to the caregiver.

"Sister-in-law Hong, just as we previously agreed, you will continue your caregiving work in Heshan Village," Xia Chuyi said, "I will increase your salary as compensation for being away from home."

Upon hearing this, the caregiver called Sister-in-law Hong laughed and said, "Oh, there is no need to increase the pay. Just keep it the same as before!"

While she said so, Sister-in-law Hong’s eyes sparkled brightly.

Xia Chuyi smiled and replied, "The salary should be increased, Sister-in-law Hong, don’t be polite."

Hearing Xia Chuyi say this, Sister-in-law Hong’s eyes brightened even more, she laughed so hard that her mouth couldn’t close and said, "I’ll just listen to you, I’ll do as you say."

As Sister-in-law Hong spoke, she thought to herself: This little comrade Chuyi seems to have a rather strained relationship with Aunt Xia—they barely interacted in the hospital.

However, when it comes to spending money, she’s quite generous.

What Sister-in-law Hong thought in her mind, Xia Chuyi knew nothing about.

Nor did she want to know, and she wouldn’t care.

After all, nowadays, she felt no affection for Mother Xia, only a moral obligation.

"Alright, Sister-in-law Hong, you keep an eye here, I’ll go check if my brother has finished the procedures," Xia Chuyi said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Hong immediately nodded and said, "Go ahead, I’ve got this covered here!"

Xia Chuyi also nodded and said, "Thanks, I’m heading out now."

After speaking, Xia Chuyi turned and left the ward.

Throughout this entire process, she didn’t exchange a single word with Mother Xia.

And Mother Xia, seeing her act this way, was not the slightest bit concerned but secretly breathed a sigh of relief—she was hiding something in her heart.

Sister-in-law Hong saw all this and frowned slightly, thinking to herself: It’s no wonder little comrade Chuyi is not close to Mother Xia. With the way Mother Xia behaves, does she even resemble a mother?

In the hospital lobby, Xia Chuyi was looking around for Xia Chengzong when suddenly someone called her.

"Comrade Chuyi!"

Upon hearing the voice, Xia Chuyi turned her head and, seeing it was Chang Luhui, hurriedly smiled and said, "Director Chang, you’ve come..."

She was mid-sentence when she noticed Ou Jun.

"Brother Ou, what brings you here?" Xia Chuyi was particularly surprised and quickly asked him, "Are you here on a business trip in Ling County?"

Ou Jun looked at her affectionately and smiled gently, "Just a small matter."

"I heard your mother was being discharged today, so I came to check on her."

Chang Luhui nodded beside him, thinking: Vice Captain Ou and Comrade Chuyi really do know each other.

Still, the behavior of Deputy Ou seemed quite odd! Chang Luhui pondered silently.

Then, hearing Ou Jun say he stopped by to see Mother Xia, Xia Chuyi quickly responded, "Brother, you don’t need to be so polite, my mom isn’t seriously ill..."

She didn’t mention her strained relationship with her mother, but even if it was a close mother-daughter relationship, having Brother Ou make a special trip to visit seemed somewhat over the top.