"Miss Mental Lily, you’ve truly shown me the meaning of ’seeing someone in a new light after three days.’ You’re impressive."
"Aren’t you the one who claims to have stolen knowledge from hundreds of masters, leading the field in medicine, making experts feel inferior in your presence?"
"How could you make such a rookie mistake? I’m truly seeing you in a new light, impressive indeed."
Chu Biyao clutched her stomach, laughing so hard she was doubled over.
It was too funny. She never expected Lu Xiangxiang to mess up .
"Sister, tone it down, will you?" Chu Mengyao reprimanded her sister, unable to watch her mock Lu Xiangxiang like that.
"Laugh all you want, but be careful you don’t catch laugh cancer." Lu Xiangxiang grimaced at Chu Biyao, then looked eagerly at Ye Fan, "Tell me, can it still be salvaged? You have to help me."
Chu Mengyao also looked at Ye Fan, whispering, "For Xiangxiang’s dedication to the patient, think of a way."
"It’s no big deal. I’ll go with you to see the patient right away. If we delay, it might cause trouble." Ye Fan agreed readily.
"Great! Looks like I judged you right. Although I don’t have any good feelings toward men, you’re an exception." Lu Xiangxiang was overjoyed, changing her attitude toward Ye Fan.
Meanwhile, her face was burning with embarrassment. Without exaggeration, she was thoroughly ashamed. When she first met Ye Fan, she kept saying how disgusting he was and spoke trash about men being like dogs. Yet Ye Fan didn’t hold it against her, agreeing so readily to help. She wished she could find a hole to hide in.
Lu Xiangxiang felt that her pride was completely shattered. The man she looked down on was way too broad-minded.
Couldn’t he make things a bit difficult for her just so she’d feel a little better?
"Mengyao, Biyao, Ye Fan might be back very late, you two should rest up and not wait." Lu Xiangxiang said hurriedly, "Ye Fan, let’s go now."
Ye Fan and Lu Xiangxiang each drove a car heading to the city’s First Hospital. Lu Xiangxiang had driven here, so Ye Fan naturally drove himself back to avoid having Lu Xiangxiang personally bring him back.
"Sis, your friend is really funny, nearly killing me with laughter. After holding back all day, she ended up messing up the patient’s leg. My Fanfan is truly amazing, his medical skills are just too superb." Chu Biyao said gleefully.
"Why meddle? What’s good about gloating over misfortune?" Chu Mengyao retorted.
"Sis, you have no idea how enjoyable it is to mock Miss Mental Lily, such a beautiful woman." Chu Biyao said proudly.
Chu Mengyao held back a laugh, chastising, "Next time tone it down, you’re making Xiangxiang feel embarrassed."
"As you wish, Sister." Chu Biyao stuck out her tongue.
At this moment, Du Xueqi entered the villa. While Lu Xiangxiang was there, she saved time for the president and didn’t interrupt. Now that the guest had left, she had to report work matters.
"President, there’s a charity event that might require your personal attendance." Du Xueqi, newly appointed as secretary, sifted through the day’s numerous affairs to pick out the single important event needing the president’s involvement.
"From now on, treat us like family. Sit down and take your time explaining." Chu Mengyao said kindly.
Du Xueqi smiled and nodded, seated herself, then began softly, "Madam Li Qianru, a leader in charity work, organized the event and invited Mayor Niu, a heavyweight guest. Considering the Jinluo Bay project, I think attending to build a good relationship with Mayor Niu is necessary—especially with Miss Shen Tingting, valued in the circle. I heard the Meng Family attempted several times to connect with Shen Tingting but seemed to be shut out."
"It looks like we must attend this charity event. As for Miss Shen Tingting, there’s no need to ingratiate ourselves proactively. We’ll do what we must, but who ultimately gets the Jinluo Bay project—that, we can only wait and see. We can’t force it." Chu Mengyao said calmly, acknowledging that the biggest competitor for the Jinluo Bay project bid was the Meng Family, a major player in the business world. Comparing financial prowess, Chu Group wasn’t on the same level.
Moreover, based on her understanding of Meng Hao, she was well aware that Meng Hao, in his effort to prove superiority, harbored unrealistic ambitions to conquer her starting from their careers. It was clear to her, making it uncertain whether Chu Group could secure the Jinluo Bay project.
"The charity event is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, do you need me to accompany you, President?" Du Xueqi inquired.
She asked with intent, as such charity events often involve auctioning jewelry used by the ladies, allowing admiring gentlemen to bid. This nature of events helps raise substantial funds for charity.
"No need, I’ll go with Ye Fan." Chu Mengyao replied.
"That’s best. President, rest early, I’ll be off." Du Xueqi left.
At City First Hospital, after Ye Fan healed the patient that Lu Xiangxiang nearly messed up, Lu Xiangxiang escorted Ye Fan out.
"Um, thank you, are you hungry? How about I treat you to supper as a gesture of gratitude?" Lu Xiangxiang said appreciatively.
"No thank you, I’m not hungry and it’s getting late. I’ll head back now." Ye Fan replied simply.
No matter how beautiful the woman, a man refusing her meal invitation usually doesn’t feel good.
At this moment, Lu Xiangxiang was no exception; Ye Fan’s straightforward refusal lacked courtesy.
"Okay, head back early." Lu Xiangxiang waved in annoyance, as if she were shooing an annoying fly.
Ye Fan hesitated, then with a concerned expression said, "There’s something I’m unsure whether to mention. If I say it, I fear you’d overthink, but not saying it feels improper."
"What is it? Speak your mind; hiding things isn’t like you." Lu Xiangxiang asked curiously.
"Well, my medical methods are quite specialized, you can’t just learn them. You may think my Acupoint Manipulation Method is simple, but it’s actually quite complex. I want to teach you, but can’t, so it’s better not to study my methods too closely; it wouldn’t help your medical skills and might lead you to a dead end." Ye Fan explained earnestly.
He had his reasons. In terms of medical skills, it wasn’t about being secretive—others simply couldn’t learn it.
"Alright, I understand your point." Lu Xiangxiang replied, her gaze dimming.
"Later." Ye Fan drove off.
Lu Xiangxiang watched the car disappearing into the night, murmuring, "After all this, I can only sigh over your Acupoint Manipulation Method. Longing for it won’t bring results, so why waste time and effort? It’s hardly worthwhile."