N-A-A Chapter 193
Chapter 193
After being diagnosed with ALS, Lu Jiwen was filled with worry and anxiety.
He knew that his condition would gradually worsen and he might eventually become a completely incapable vegetative person.
In this situation, the first thing he thought of was the future of his family and the fate of his daughter Lu Manman.
The first thing Lu Jiwen did was to visit the Qi family.
He understood that once he lost his ability to move, the Lu family's industry would face huge challenges.
Lu Manman alone could not support the Lu family's industry. Lu Manman had longed for freedom since she was a child, and her heart was full of longing and desire for the outside world.
She had never shown the intention of taking over the company, and she lacked interest and enthusiasm for business matters.
If the company was handed over to her, it would be hard to imagine where the Lu family's future would go.
Therefore, Lu Jiwen must find a reliable support for Lu Manman and make plans for the future of the Lu family before his condition worsens.
Lu Jiwen has also been observing Qi Bin in recent years.
He found that Qi Bin was indeed a rare talent. Qi Bin is young, less than 30 years old, but he has already demonstrated extraordinary business acumen and leadership skills.
He has built a fortune with his own efforts and wisdom. Qi Bin is now handling most of the Qi family's business contracts, and his ability and talent have been recognized and appreciated by everyone.
Lu Jiwen feels that if Lu Manman and Qi Bin are together, the merger of the two big families may be the best result for Lu Manman.
This will not only provide Lu Manman with a strong backing, so that she has no worries in her future life, but also bring new opportunities and development to the Lu family's industry.
Lu Manman's eyes were red, and she gritted her teeth: "Why do you hide it from me? I am your daughter, I have grown up, and I don't need you to protect me anymore! I can take on anything..."
"Do you know that you are actually very selfish to do this? You think you are protecting me, but do you know what I think? You make me feel that I am incompetent and I can't do anything. Do you think so in your heart?"
The tears in Lu Manman's eyes slid down her face.
"Manman... it's not like that... your dad just doesn't want you to be sad..."
Guan Ying, who was standing by, had a worried look on her face, and looked closely at Lu Manman.
Her eyes were full of heartache and concern, as if she was worried about Lu Manman's future.
In the past few years, Guan Ying had been silently taking care of Lu Jiwen.
She had accompanied Lu Jiwen through countless days and nights, and witnessed his pain and struggle.
Therefore, she could best understand Lu Jiwen's thoughts and worries.
From childhood to adulthood, Lu Jiwen had not given Lu Manman much company.
In order to create better living conditions for Lu Manman, Lu Jiwen has been fully committed to his work for so many years.
He worked hard day and night, running around, just to make Lu Manman live a rich life.
However, it was precisely because of this that he missed a lot of time with Lu Manman, and lacked the company and care for Lu Manman.
He always thought that if he worked for a few more years, his daughter would be able to take over the family business and have an easier time, but the illness came so suddenly.
He collapsed before he could do what he had planned.
"Why do you hide everything from me? Isn't it too much to arrange things about me according to your own ideas?!"
Lu Manman felt very uncomfortable, as if she felt that the important people were always like this.
Before, Lin Xun had a heart disease, and he refused to tell him in order not to make her worry. Now her father is the same.
Should she be the one who is indulged and taken care of?
But she wanted to fight those difficulties with them.
"Manman... I'm sorry, Dad was wrong, and I will never do it again..."
Lu Jiwen, lying on the bed, wanted to reach out and wipe Lu Manman's tears, but found that he couldn't lift his hand.
"Brother, I've said it before, Xiaoman is no longer the teenage girl in your eyes, and her life should be decided by herself..." Lu Qiankuan smiled bitterly.
Hearing this, Lu Jiwen looked regretful: "Yes, I am a very incompetent father."
"In fact... I am not as good as Qian Kuan..."
"Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in the world..."
The atmosphere in the ward became depressing.
"Manman, it's getting late, you should go back and rest early. Tomorrow is your engagement party with Qi Bin. Almost all the upper-class people in Haipu City will be there. Don't leave a bad impression on them."
Guan Ying stood up,He walked to Lu Manman's side, stretched out his hand and gently patted her shoulder.
"This engagement party has been delayed for several years. It can't be delayed any longer. If you are engaged to Qi Bin, the Qi family and we will be relieved."
However, Lu Manman shook her head indifferently.
"I won't go."
"I don't like Qi Bin. I can't marry him, so I can't get engaged to him."
After hearing this, the ward fell into silence again.
Lu Qiankuan sighed and then shook his head: "Xiaoman, you can't be willful about this matter. During the time when your father was abroad, the Qi family spent a lot of effort to help us close several big contracts. Moreover, during the time when your father was sick, Qi Bin also came to take care of him every now and then. The top doctor who treated your father was also invited back from abroad by the Qi family..."
"To be honest, I think Qi Bin is a pretty good kid..."
However, Lu Manman still didn't react after hearing this.
"Alas, Xiaoman, Third Uncle knows what you think, but Lin Xun is already dead..."
When Lin Xun was mentioned, Lu Manman's body trembled.
This was the pain that she could not hide in her heart.
After a year, she still hadn't come out of the haze of Lin Xun's death.
"This news came from the Lin family, and Third Uncle also sent people to the government to check. Lin Xun's identity information has indeed been cancelled and confirmed dead, which means that the Lin family can't lie, and Lin Xun is indeed dead."
Lu Qiankuan's face was also extremely heavy.
At first, he was very happy when he learned that Lin Xun was Mr. Lin's son.
Because he could see that Lu Manman liked Lin Xun, and Lin Xun was still a member of the Lin family, as long as Lin Xun was willing, the Qi family naturally didn't dare to say anything.
But Lin Xun died of a heart attack, so he had no choice.
Although he felt very sorry about this matter.
"You are still young, you still have your own life, there is no need to delay your life because of him..." Lu Qiankuan advised earnestly.
Hearing this, Lu Manman stood up and looked at several people.
"This matter has nothing to do with Lin Xun. Whether he dies or not, I will never marry Qi Bin because I don't like him. If you force me, I will never be happy in my life. Do you want to live like this?"
One year ago.
Also in this hospital.
At that time, Lu Manman held Lin Xun's hand tightly, and Lin Xun told her that he hoped she would live happily.
However, since Lin Xun's death, Lu Manman found that her world seemed to have lost its color.
The happiness she once had was gone forever. No matter how hard she tried, she could never regain her happy mentality in the past.
Her heart was full of pain and longing, and every memory was like a sharp blade, piercing her heart.
Her father's illness came one after another, and the approaching marriage of the Qi family made her feel very tired.
Many times, Lu Manman thought, if she were a child from an ordinary family, how good would it be?
"Manman, don't talk nonsense. With the support of the Lin family, the Qi family is developing rapidly. Sooner or later, they will become the most powerful family in Haipu City. If we don't build a good relationship with the Qi family in advance, the status of the Lu family will be in jeopardy in the future..."
Lu Jiwen, lying on the hospital bed, frowned, his heart full of worries about the future.
"Dad, Mom, I have a question for you." Lu Manman looked at Lu Jiwen.