"Anything wrong?"
Nie Xiaoyu, holding the car door open with one hand, turned to look at Long Xingyu, her face indifferent.
Long Xingyu glanced at Wan Yunting, who had already walked away, and smiled, "Are you acquainted with that Wan Yunting?"
Nie Xiaoyu remained expressionless, preparing to get into the car, "What business is it of yours?"
"Xiaoyu..."
Long Xingyu immediately grabbed the door frame, preventing her from closing it, and said, "I just wanted to give you a heads-up. While that Wan Yunting might have some skills, his character is truly terrible. He's a complete scumbag. Don't be fooled by his sweet talk."
This comment finally caused Nie Xiaoyu's delicate eyebrows to arch. She turned, casting a sharp, cold gaze at Long Xingyu, and said in a cold voice, "Do you know why I don't like you?"
Long Xingyu's heart leaped, and he quickly asked, "Why?"
Nie Xiaoyu looked at him coldly and said, "Because you're too conceited."
With that, Nie Xiaoyu pushed his hand off the door frame, slammed the door shut with a bang, and drove away.
"Xiaoyu..."
Long Xingyu, reacting a moment later, couldn't catch up. He could only stop, glaring and grinding his teeth. Then, he turned and saw Wan Yunting slowly approaching in a Bentley luxury sedan. With his car window down, Wan Yunting saw Long Xingyu and, knowing he was a member of the group, offered a polite smile and greeting, even though they didn't know each other.
However, Long Xingyu's face was grim. He waved his hand, signaling Wan Yunting to stop. Wan Yunting obliged. Seeing Long Xingyu approaching with a darkened face and an aggressive aura, Wan Yunting was utterly bewildered.
"Wan Yunting, I know you have some abilities, but aren't you just arrogant because you rely on the Ouyang family?"
Long Xingyu's eyes blazed, and he glared at Wan Yunting seated in the car, gritting his teeth and fuming, "But I'm warning you, you'd better not provoke Xiaoyu. Otherwise, I'll make sure you regret it!"
"..."
These furious words completely stunned Wan Yunting in the car, his face a mask of confusion as he stared blankly at Long Xingyu outside.
"Just you wait and see."
Long Xingyu arrogantly dropped the line and turned to leave.
Wan Yunting remained in his car, feeling bewildered, before shaking his head in speechlessness. He then drove away, muttering, "He's probably got a serious mental illness..."
Wan Yunting didn't go home directly but went to find Gu Luotang. He didn't see Gu Yuanbai at her house, assuming he had gone to work.
"Brother Yun Ting, you're back."
Qi Miaomiao and Wang Zhuyu were drinking tea in the courtyard. Qi Miaomiao was showing off a Hanfu she had just bought. Upon seeing Wan Yunting enter, she happily ran over and threw herself into his arms.
This made Wan Yunting a little awkward. Wang Zhuyu, on the side, turned her head away shyly, knowing her master was quite the playboy.
"Don't make a fuss, Zhuyu is still here." Wan Yunting quickly put down Qi Miaomiao and then asked, "Where's your senior sister?"
Qi Miaomiao hugged his arm and pulled him towards the pavilion under the gourd vine, smiling. "Senior sister is sleeping inside. Brother Yun Ting, what do you think of this dress I bought? Is it nice?"
Wan Yunting gave a perfunctory nod and smile as he watched the girl holding up the long Hanfu dress against herself, "It's beautiful. Everything looks good on you."
Qi Miaomiao rolled her eyes and pouted, "You just say that to humor me."
"What are you saying?"
Wan Yunting put his arm around her slender shoulders and then smiled at Wang Zhuyu, "Zhuyu, I've already transferred this month's salary to your WeChat. Did you receive it?"
Wang Zhuyu finally looked at him and nodded, "I received it, Master. But did you give me too much?"
"It's not too much. You can stay here with peace of mind during this period. You can also learn traditional Chinese medicine from Miaomiao and Sister Luotang," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
"Yes, I will. But Master, by what you're saying, are you going on a trip?" Wang Zhuyu asked doubtfully. She didn't know about Wan Yunting's plan to go abroad.
"Yes, I'm going on a trip, but don't tell anyone."
Wan Yunting still trusted Wang Zhuyu but didn't tell her he was going to Africa.
"Okay, you and Sister Miaomiao chat. I'll go out and buy some things," Wang Zhuyu said, getting up.
Qi Miaomiao called out, "Remember to buy more snacks. I'll transfer money to you."
Wang Zhuyu smiled as she walked towards the door, "Okay."
After Wang Zhuyu left, Qi Miaomiao immediately threw herself into Wan Yunting's arms again, pouting and acting spoiled, "Brother Yun Ting, when are you leaving tomorrow?"
"In the morning."
Seeing the girl clinging to him, Wan Yunting hugged her and walked towards Gu Luotang's room. Qi Miaomiao pouted in dissatisfaction, "Do you really have to go?"
"Yes, I have to go. I'll go see your senior sister first."
Wan Yunting knew what the girl wanted. He let her down first and entered Gu Luotang's room. As expected, he saw the woman resting on the bed...
However, the sound of the door opening woke Gu Luotang. Seeing it was Wan Yunting, she smiled, "Brother Yun Ting, you're back?"
"Yes, I just finished a meeting at the hospital."
Wan Yunting went over and told her not to get up, smiling, "I'm leaving tomorrow morning, so I came to see you both."
Gu Luotang leaned against the headboard and smiled gently, "Go, don't worry about home."
Wan Yunting held her jade hand and said, "Why don't you come home? My mom and them can take care of you."
Gu Luotang shook her head and smiled, "No need. I'll stay at home for now. Grandpa needs someone."
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "If anything happens, you must call me immediately, or go directly to my parents' place. Understand?"
"Mm-hmm, I remember," Gu Luotang said sweetly. Then, she looked at Qi Miaomiao, who was standing nearby with a mischievous glint in her eyes, and knew the girl had her own little plans. She smiled, "Alright, Brother Yun Ting, you and Miaomiao go out. I need to sleep a bit longer."
Seeing this, Wan Yunting got up and smiled, "Okay, sleep well. I'll be leaving shortly."
"Mm-hmm, go ahead."
Gu Luotang waved her hand and lay back down. Qi Miaomiao's face lit up with joy. She pushed Wan Yunting out, and as she closed the door, she mouthed "Thank you" to her senior sister...
"Brother Yun Ting, I bought a few more of those outfits. Shall I try them on for you now?"
Qi Miaomiao hugged Wan Yunting's arm, forcefully pulling him towards her room. Wan Yunting laughed, "You just keep buying clothes every day. Why don't you just open a Hanfu shop?"
"I do have that idea, but I don't have money, and Senior Sister disagrees, saying she doesn't have time to manage it."
Qi Miaomiao dragged him into her room and slammed the door shut. Then, she went to get the few Hanfu outfits she had bought and showed them to Wan Yunting. The little girl said charmingly, "How is it? Does it look good?"
Wan Yunting almost spat out blood, but he was also stirred by the girl. Qi Miaomiao gave him a seductive glance and excitedly took the clothes behind a screen, "I'll change into them now..."
Wan Yunting surveyed the girl's room, noting the row of hanging Hanfu dresses of various dynasties and styles. He then asked, "Miaomiao, while I'm away, you need to take good care of your senior sister, understand?"
"Got it, no need for you to tell me," Qi Miaomiao called from inside, changing her clothes.
Then Wan Yunting asked, "Do you still have money to spend?"
"Yes, I do," Qi Miaomiao replied.
Wan Yunting was transferring money to her on his phone, "I've transferred some to you. Buy whatever you like."
Shortly after, Qi Miaomiao emerged, having changed. Wan Yunting glanced at her, and his passion erupted. Qi Miaomiao charmingly threw herself into his arms, giving him a sweet kiss, and giggled, "Brother Yun Ting, why do I feel like I'm being kept by you?"
Wan Yunting wrapped his arms around her slender, soft waist and smirked, "Aren't you?"
"Hehe, you're so wicked..."
After an afternoon of passionate encounters with Qi Miaomiao, Wan Yunting heard the nanny returning with groceries and remembered he had to go to the Nie family to treat Nie Shengrong.
He came out to find Gu Luotang already awake, drinking tea with Wang Zhuyu in the courtyard, discussing medical matters. Wan Yunting picked up her specialized medicine box, bid them farewell, and left.
He drove directly to the Nie family for the final acupuncture and massage treatment for Nie Shengrong. His chronic headaches had not recurred during this period.
Furthermore, Nie Shengrong's spirits were greatly improved, and even his appetite had increased, much to the delight of Nie Jiantao and the other members of the Nie family, who expressed their profuse gratitude to Wan Yunting.
At seven in the evening, Wan Yunting returned home for dinner with his parents and grandfather, informing them of his departure the next morning without causing them too much worry.
Later that evening, Hou Feipeng delivered the two sets of realistic skin masks. Wan Yunting also called Ouyang Xiuxian and had Hou Feipeng explain how to wear the masks. Wan Yunting also wore a mask himself, disguising himself as someone else, to accompany Huang Hongying and the others to Africa the next day.
This plan had already been privately discussed with Nie Xiaoyu and his colleagues, and the superiors had approved it due to his special circumstances.
In the evening, after Fang Yanxi had put their younger daughter to sleep, she sat with Wan Yunting outside in the courtyard, looking up at the stars. They didn't talk much, but their hearts were full of unspoken emotions...
The next morning, Wan Yunting woke up at six. Fang Yanxi also got up and quietly packed his luggage for him. Wan Yunting then smiled gently, "Don't worry, wait for me to come back."
"Mm," Fang Yanxi nodded. Though she didn't say it, she couldn't help but be concerned.
Wan Yunting kissed her, then went to squat down and look at their sleeping infant daughter in the crib. He leaned down and kissed her rosy little cheeks a few times, softly smiling, "Wait for Dad to come back..."
The infant daughter, unable to speak, stirred slightly and made a sound. Fang Yanxi smiled and nudged him, "Hurry up and go, don't wake Dou Dou."
Wan Yunting stood up, picked up his luggage bag, and turned to the woman with a smile, "I'm leaving then. Call me if anything comes up."
"Get lost."
Fang Yanxi gave him a look and didn't want to engage in any dramatic farewells. As long as he returned safely, that was all that mattered...
Wan Yunting also went to the neighbor's to greet his parents before leaving the house. Once in the car, he put on the fake mask made by Hou Feipeng, transforming into a very ordinary appearance, and drove directly to the military hospital...