Reborn in 1979: I Raised a Fortune with Four Daughters

Chapter 194 I'll Stay Tonight

But the result was still disappointing—no one answered the phone.

Left with no other option, he dialed a second number, but the situation did not improve at all; again, no one answered.

Filled with disappointment, Zhao Yuan slowly walked back to the ward. As soon as he entered, he saw Zhou Jiefang looking at him expectantly.

"Mr. Zhao, did you get through on the phone? What did the doctor say?" Zhou Jiefang asked impatiently.

Zhao Yuan shook his head slightly, sighed, and said, "It didn't go through! It's so frustrating! The doctor said I can only drink a little water after the anesthesia wears off."

After saying that, Zhao Yuan looked at Wen Yunfang, who was lying pale on the hospital bed, and asked with concern, "Wen Yunfang, can you tell me exactly where you live? Since we can't contact your family, I'll just go to your house and ask them to come over."

Wen Yunfang struggled to sit up and replied weakly, "My family lives in an urban village in Dongcheng District... There's only my grandmother living here, and my brothers don't usually live with us. At this hour, if they're not home, they're probably out socializing, and it'll be difficult to find them."

"Then I'll go and inform your grandmother first."

Zhao Yuan said with a concerned expression.

"No need, my brother should be able to get through to her later. My grandma is old and has difficulty moving around, so notifying her would only make her worry unnecessarily."

Wen Yunfang gently shook her head, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

Zhao Yuan nodded, indicating his understanding:

"Well, that's good. But you should take good care of yourself too! By the way, you seem to be in much better spirits now."

Wen Yunfang responded with a smile:

"Yes, thank you so much today. I can't imagine what I would be like now if I hadn't met you. You've really gone to so much trouble for me. There are nurses on duty here tonight, so if I feel unwell, I can call them for help anytime. So don't worry, go home and get some rest. Oh, by the way, I still don't know the names or contact information of my saviors. I must thank you properly after I'm discharged. And you paid for my surgery, right? Thank you so much. I don't have any money on me right now, but I do have some savings at home, and I'll definitely pay you back after I'm discharged."

At this moment, Zhou Jiefang, who had been standing silently to the side, spoke up:

"Mr. Zhao, you should go back first. I can handle things here. Today is the first day after surgery, and the situation is quite critical. I'll feel more at ease if I stay with you tonight."

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Yuan said:

"Okay, thank you for your help. If anything unexpected happens, please remember to contact me immediately."

After saying that, he looked at Wen Yunfang and suddenly asked:

"Wen Yunfang, if I may ask, do you have a boyfriend? Otherwise, I can ask him to come and keep you company."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yunfang's face instantly flushed red, and her voice became softer:

"I...I don't have a boyfriend."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I might have been a bit presumptuous."

Zhao Yuan smiled apologetically and said.

Then he said, "Zhou Jiefang, it's settled for tonight. I'll try calling Wen Yunfang's brother's house again later. If I still can't get through, then I'll have to trouble you to put in some extra effort tonight. I'll head back now."

After saying this, Zhao Yuan prepared to turn and leave.

At this moment, Zhou Jiefang responded:

"Ah."

Even he himself didn't know what was going on, but for some reason, when he learned that he was to stay and take care of Wen Yunfang, a feeling of joy welled up inside him, especially after hearing Wen Yunfang say that she didn't have a boyfriend yet, this feeling became even stronger.

Meanwhile, Wen Yunfang, blushing with embarrassment at Zhou Jiefang's offer to stay and care for her, and the concern shown by everyone, softly thanked them:

"Oh, thank you so much everyone. I've already caused you a lot of trouble today. It's getting late, so you should all go home and get some rest. If you need any help here, just call the nurse."

However, Zhou Jiefang stated without hesitation:

"No, I have to stay with you tonight. After all, this is the first night after the surgery, it's crucial. I can leave after I contact your brother."

Hearing these words, Wen Yunfang was deeply moved and once again sincerely thanked Zhou Jiefang:

"Thank you!"

Zhao Yuan went downstairs, drove back to his small villa.

The ward was so quiet that only the breathing of Zhou Jiefang and Wen Yunfang could be heard. Time seemed to stand still, and a slightly oppressive silence filled the air. After a long while, this silence was finally broken.

"I......"

"I......"

The two of them spoke at the same time, and as soon as they said it, they realized their unspoken understanding and couldn't help but smile at each other awkwardly.

"You go first."

With a faint smile on her face, Wen Yunfang said that apart from a slight pain still coming from the surgical incision, her overall mental state had improved a lot.

After receiving permission, Zhou Jiefang cleared his throat and began to introduce himself:

"My name is Zhou Jiefang, I'm from Beijing, and I currently work for the Zhaoshi Group."

Wen Yunfang then responded with a smile:

"My name is Wen Yunfang, I'm 23 years old, and I'm a native of Shanghai! I'm an interior designer, and I work for 'Shanghai Minghua Architectural Decoration Company,' a local company."

When Zhou Jiefang heard that Wen Yunfang was an interior designer, his eyes lit up immediately.

It's important to know that at that time, interior design was a relatively niche and emerging industry in China, and very few people were qualified to work in it.

Unexpectedly, the gentle and beautiful woman in front of him was one of them, and he immediately became very interested in Wen Yunfang.

So the two began to talk freely about the topic of interior design.

They talked about different design concepts, interesting cases they had encountered, and their outlook on future home furnishing trends... The more they talked, the more they clicked, and before they knew it, a long time had passed.

As their conversations deepened, Zhou Jiefang felt more and more that he and Wen Yunfang had so much in common, and he was so captivated by that feeling of spiritual connection that he couldn't extricate himself.

Wen Yunfang was also attracted by Zhou Jiefang's erudition and talent.