Song Anran’s eyes widened as she looked at Chen Xiao.
He neither admitted nor denied it.
Chen Xiao continued, "To be so well-informed about the five great families of the Imperial City, your family must also be extraordinary."
Song Anran remained silent, but her brow furrowed slightly.
Chen Xiao stroked his chin, as if deep in thought.
"Born into a prominent family in the Imperial City and graduated from a world-class university, Director Song, why would you come to a desolate place like Jiangcheng?"
As soon as Chen Xiao said this, Song Anran was furious.
She rolled her eyes dramatically. "None of your business!"
With that, she stood up and walked out, looking thoroughly annoyed.
Chen Xiao was bewildered. What was with this woman’s temper? Why did she blow up so suddenly?
"Director Song, don't go, I'll teach you Chinese medicine!"
"I'm not learning anymore!"
Song Anran slammed the door shut with a bang.
Chen Xiao smiled, not taking it to heart.
After all, everyone had their own secrets to keep.
Just then, Chen Xiao's phone rang. He opened it and saw a record of a transfer.
Ten million!
The money was transferred by Li Ziqing.
A smile played on Chen Xiao's lips.
Li Ziqing’s money was truly easy to earn!
To accept payment is to avert disaster.
Although Song Anran had claimed to be Bamboo Leaf Green, this did not frighten Chen Xiao. Instead, it piqued his interest in this Bamboo Leaf Green even further.
He glanced at his phone; it was already past closing time.
Chen Xiao prepared himself and then went to Li Ziqing's ward.
"I don't care about any grudges you may have had in the past, nor do I care who wants your life. But since I've accepted your money, I will ensure your safety during this period."
"No matter who the adversary is, they will not be able to harm you even slightly."
Standing by the hospital bed, Chen Xiao spoke in a calm tone.
Yet, his words were filled with dominance.
Li Ziqing's eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly.
She felt that this ten million was the most worthwhile expenditure of her life.
"Keep this Spirit Sensing Talisman with you. If you encounter danger, I will arrive immediately."
Chen Xiao took out a talisman folded into a triangle.
This talisman was something he had hastily crafted.
If it were made with jade, the effect would be even better.
However, he didn't have jade on hand, and this paper talisman would suffice for a month, which was not a problem.
Li Ziqing accepted the talisman without any doubt.
She immediately threaded it onto a red string and hung it around her neck.
At this point, Chen Xiao added, "Pack your things and come live at my place."
Li Ziqing's expression faltered for a moment, then her face flushed like a peach blossom. Biting her lip, she shyly said,
"Chen Xiao, aren't you being too hasty? I'm not ready yet!"
"And... a fortune teller said I have a solitary destiny, and I cannot be with men..."
Chen Xiao:
"..."
"What are you thinking? I want you to come home with me for your safety!"
Only then did Li Ziqing realize she had misunderstood, and her face turned even redder.
"Wait for me, I'll pack my things right away!"
Chen Xiao couldn't help but retort:
"Solitary destiny? Is this the same excuse you use with other men?"
Li Ziqing looked up at Chen Xiao, her eyes filled with melancholy.
"I'm telling the truth. When I was born, a reclusive master predicted that I have a solitary destiny."
"I cannot have relations with men in this life, otherwise, the man will die a terrible death."
"That's why I still am..."
Chen Xiao paused, Li Ziqing's implication was that she was still a virgin?
He frowned slightly and said, "Let me take a look for you."
He then touched Li Ziqing's wrist.
Her skin was smooth and tender, like boneless jade.
After a moment, Chen Xiao sneered:
"What solitary destiny? Someone has planted a蛊 (gu) in your body. Who was that reclusive master? Do they have a grudge against your family?"
"Never mind, you don't need to tell me. I don't want to get involved in your family affairs."
Li Ziqing's eyes were filled with terror:
"You mean, someone has put a 蛊 (gu) in my body?"
"Can you help me remove it?"
Chen Xiao said nonchalantly, "Naturally!"
Li Ziqing's beautiful eyes lit up, but before she could rejoice, she heard Chen Xiao utter a few more words.
"Twenty million!"
Li Ziqing pouted her cherry lips. "I consider you my savior, but you seem to be treating me like a fool, don't you?"
Although she was quite capable of making money, Chen Xiao's demands were in the tens of millions, which even she, a popular internet celebrity, couldn't afford!
Chen Xiao's lips curved upward as he smiled.
"I'm just kidding. Removing a small 蛊 (gu) worm is just a matter of effort."
"When I'm in a good mood, I'll help you remove it. Anyway, as long as you don't share a bed with a man, its presence won't affect you."
Li Ziqing:
"..."
She felt that what he said made sense, but why did it also feel a little off?
...
Meanwhile, at Chen Xiao's home, some uninvited guests had arrived.
Sun Li and her family knocked on Chen Xiao's door.
The family of four included Sun Li's parents and her younger brother, Sun Hu.
Liu Zhen opened the door and saw this family, feeling a bit surprised, but she still greeted them with a smile.
"Please come in, you are such rare visitors!"
Sun Li's family entered and unceremoniously took seats on the sofa.
Liu Zhen busied herself with bringing out fruits, snacks, and serving tea.
Sun Li's mother cast a cold glance at the impoverished state of the house and immediately rolled her eyes.
"This family is too poor!"
Sun Li whispered, "Mom, watch what you say. Don't forget why we're here today, and Chen Xiao is officially a doctor now, he won't be short of money in the future."
Sun Hu grinned. "That's right, a red envelope is worth thousands of yuan. Sister, you must seize this opportunity!"
Sun Li's eyes gleamed. "Don't worry, I'm confident in dealing with this old lady, and Chen Xiao listens to his mother the most. This plan is sure to succeed!"
At this moment, Liu Zhen came over with the tea.
Sun Li immediately stepped forward, feigning sincerity.
"Mom, let me do it, you sit down and rest."
Liu Zhen was taken aback.
Mom?
Didn't Sun Li break up with Chen Xiao long ago?
"Xiao Li, you've come from afar today, you must have something on your mind, right?"
At this moment, Sun Li's father said in a deep voice, "Well, my dear in-laws, you see the children are getting on in years. We've come today to meet with you and discuss, and perhaps finalize the marriage today."
Liu Zhen was completely bewildered. What was going on?
And their attitude didn't seem like a discussion, but more like an announcement, right?
Sun Li's mother said sarcastically, "Your family is a bit poor, but Chen Xiao is a decent young man. Our Sun Li will have to make a sacrifice and marry down to him!"
Liu Zhen was truly at a loss for words, where was this all coming from?
"Brother Sun, Sister-in-law Sun, I think you two might be mistaken?"
"Didn't our Chen Xiao already break up with Xiao Li?"
Sun Li widened her eyes, looking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"We broke up, but that doesn't stop us from getting married!"