The poorest rich man novel (Chen Hao) novel Chapter 188

“The library was too crowded, so I decided to study in my dorm.”

Chen Hao replied.

“Oh, we should come over earlier next time then. Whoever reaches the library first will reserve a seat for the other, deal?”

“Okay. I’ve got to go. Talk to you next time!”

After sending out the message, Chen Hao tossed his phone aside.

Indeed, he was trying to avoid Qin Ya. Ever since he dated Su Tongxin, Chen Hao had put in much effort trying to keep a distance from other girls.

After the exam ended, they would start the next semester. There would be a three-month discussion program held at school for Chen Hao’s department.

As for Qin Ya’s department, they would probably look for an internship.

And they would never see each other again.

Most importantly, Chen Hao felt out of place being in Qin Ya’s social circle.

Other than that, he had no other thoughts about the matter.

Two days had passed just like that.

Qin Ya had contacted Chen Hao every morning in the past two days. She told him that she had reserved him a seat at the library, and that she would wait for him to do their revision together.

While Chen Hao made up different excuses to reject her invitations.

Qin Ya had been trying to ask him out for a meal in order to express her gratitude to him. She knew he would be uneasy around Zhao Tongtong and the other girls. Therefore, there was even once when Qin Ya said that she would be alone in order to convince him to join her.

Still, Chen Hao had turned her down with an excuse.

It was only until three days later did Qin Ya stop contacting him.

It was as though she had vanished into thin air.

Everything felt normal for Chen Hao. Other than studying and doing revision, he would talk about the recent happenings in his life with Su Tongxin. Everything in his life went on as usual.

In the afternoon, Chen Hao went back to school from Li Zhenguo’s place, and stopped by the milk tea shop next to the entrance of the school to get some beverages for Yang Hui and the gang.

“Chen Hao?”

At this moment, a girl’s voice called out his name.

He turned to his back and saw Zhao Tongtong. She was here for the milk tea too. When she laid her eyes on Chen Hao, her face was filled with surprise and annoyance at the same time.

Back then, she would always joke around with Chen Hao every time she bumped into him.

Currently, her face was filled with resentment when she saw him.

Chen Hao was unfazed by this sudden change. At just the right time, his order was ready. Chen Hao smiled and said, “I will pay for the pretty girl next to me too!”

“Great!”

The shop assistant replied to him with a hearty laugh.

“No need for that. I didn’t ask you to pay for it. Why are you being so nosy!”

Zhao Tongtong shot a look of disdain at Chen Hao.

“Uhm… ZhaoTongtong, did I do anything wrong?”

Chen Hao asked in bewilderment.

“You really have no idea what you have done? Hmph, do you know how many times you have stood Qin Ya up?”

With her brows furrowed, Zhao Tongtong chastised furiously.

Cough, cough.

Chen Hao had seen it coming.

Zhao Tongtong continued, “Do you know that Qin Ya deliberately woke up twenty minutes earlier than she was supposed to every day, just to get seats at the library. When we asked her why she got up so early, she said that you would do your revision together with us in the future. As it turned out, you didn’t show up even once after the seat had been reserved for you!”

“There was one time she even bought you some fruits after asking you out. According to her, she had invited you to go to the library together. However, you didn’t turn up again!”

“You have stood her up for two days in a row! Moreover, she also tried to buy you a meal. As she was worried that you would not get used to the food outside, she purposely ordered food from the canteen. She stopped us from coming along as she was worried that we might make fun of you. Damn, even then, you stood her up again!”

“What are you trying to avoid? Why can’t you just man up and accept her gesture with ease? Also, it’s obvious to me that she likes you very much. We have no idea why she has feelings for you all of a sudden. However, you really let her down!”

Zhao Tongtong blasted out everything at one go.

After listening to her, Chen Hao suddenly felt a sense of remorse growing in his heart.

Indeed, he had turned Qin Ya down several times.

Chen Hao assumed Qin Ya was just being friendly. Unexpectedly to him, she had meant everything she said. She actually went to order from the canteen after suggesting to buy him a meal.

All of a sudden, Chen Hao felt sorry toward her.

“Do you know what Qin Ya thought of you?

“What?”

“She said that you are quite kind and honest. Despite being slightly dull, you are very adorable. She was very curious about you, and said that you were the only male friend of hers that she would like to get closer to. Look what happened in the end? Pugh! Even now, you’re acting all indifferent when Qin Ya is in trouble, and you still have the mood to buy milk tea for me?! Qin Ya was indeed interested in the wrong guy!”

After she finished her reproach, Zhao Tongtong felt so much better.

As for Chen Hao, he was slightly taken aback. “Is Qin Ya in trouble now?”

“She is not the one who’s in trouble. I slipped up just now. It’s her mother, who has a terminal illness. Now that I have mentioned this, I am even more angry. That afternoon before yesterday, Qin Ya had packed food from home and invited you to join her for lunch. She waited for you at the canteen, however, you didn’t turn up again. At that moment, she received a call from her family saying that her mother had fainted. Shortly after, Qin Ya applied for leave and left.”

“Also, we have realized that you do not see Qin Ya as a friend at all. Then why would you give such an expensive bracelet to her as a gift?”

Zhao Tongtong cast a disgusted glance at Chen Hao.

When her order was ready, she paid for it and left.

As for Chen Hao, he stood rooted to the spot.

An indescribable pain rose up in his heart.

Definitely, no romance was involved in this.

He felt bad because Qin Ya really saw him as a true friend.

Looking back, he did not take her seriously. Up until the day her family was having trouble, she had been waiting for him to have a meal together.

For the past three days, he did not get in touch with her at all.

Chen Hao checked the newsfeed on his social media account and saw a post from Qin Ya. She said, “Mum, I hope you would be able to get through this. Everything will get better soon! Daddy and I will find you the best doctor in the world. Your illness will definitely be cured!” This was posted three days ago.

Alas, he did not even send her a message to show his concern!

When he came to think of it, he realized he was actually quite a jerk.

However, he had no idea how to help. As he saw that Zhao Tongtong was still not far away, Chen Hao made a dash toward her.

“What do you want?”

Zhao Tongtong asked icily.

“Oh, I just want to ask which hospital Qin Ya’s mother is staying at? What kind of illness is she having?” Chen Hao asked.

“Damn, you finally showed some concern. Get lost!”

Zhao Tongtong took a sip of milk tea and continued.

“She is staying at the People Hospital, and she has gotten a very serious disease. Many of the doctors have no idea what they're dealing with. Until now, they are unable to make a diagnosis. Anyway, it’s a rare disease. I don’t have much details about it as well.”

After she finished speaking, Zhao Tongtong left.

As for Chen Hao, he was in a dilemma. Should he or should he not pay a visit to her mother?

He had no idea what to say to her mother. Also, he had not much help to offer.

Right!

Suddenly, he recalled something. He had already secured the authority to control the Emergency Center now.

His authority enabled him to have control over various resources including the army, healthcare and intelligence.

According to Mr. Kang, the quality of these resources was top-notched. He wondered whether his resources in healthcare would be able to help Qin Ya’s mother.

With that thought, Chen Hao gave Tian Long and Di Hu a call.