Shi Zhenxiang's original treatment plan for Elder Xie was to have him consume his vitality for a brief period of clarity. However, as soon as Shi Zhenxiang left, Elder Xie's life would be in grave danger. Vitality was not easily replenished. Thus, Shi Zhenxiang was certain that even if Zhou Yu, whom Xie Yu had invited, noticed something amiss, he would be powerless to reverse the situation.
Unexpectedly, Shi Zhenxiang fell into Xie Yu's trap and was confined to the Xie family's residence. This meant Elder Xie could not be allowed to die so quickly. Shi Zhenxiang had no choice but to use silver needles as a medium to transfer his internal energy to Elder Xie, thus prolonging his life for a few more days.
The next day, Xie Yu and Xie Shishi came to visit Elder Xie. As soon as they entered, they saw Elder Xie propped up in bed, his eyes staring blankly ahead. A television was on directly in front of Elder Xie. From an outsider's perspective, it seemed as though Elder Xie was watching television. But upon closer inspection, Elder Xie's eyes were vacant; he was clearly not watching anything.
"Why hasn't my grandfather woken up yet?" Xie Shishi asked indignantly. Shi Zhenxiang had confidently claimed yesterday that Elder Xie would be clear-headed within two hours. Yet, it was already the next day, and he remained in the same state!
Shi Zhenxiang lazily glanced at Xie Shishi and said, "He's too badly injured; he still needs more time to recover."
"Does Divine Doctor Shi mean that the 'two hours' he mentioned before were all lies?" Xie Shishi questioned.
Before Shi Zhenxiang could respond, Xie Erbo, who was standing nearby, quickly intervened. "Shishi, don't be rude! Divine Doctor Shi exerted immense effort to save the Elder. His recovery is not solely up to Divine Doctor Shi."
Xie Shishi was immediately amused by Xie Erbo's shamelessness. Shi Zhenxiang had made the promise himself. Now, he was saying it wasn't his decision? Was Shi Zhenxiang's mouth backward, spewing only nonsense?
Seeing that Xie Shishi was about to argue with Xie Erbo, Xie Yu quickly stopped her. Arguing with Xie Erbo was pointless at this moment. After all, Elder Xie had indeed woken up, albeit not fully. Xie Erbo also held the seniority of an elder. Verbally, the brother and sister would not gain any advantage. Xie Yu, however, had a plan for this.
"Second Uncle, since Grandfather has woken up, I informed my father yesterday to come back and share in the joy," Xie Yu said politely. When Xie Shishi had questioned him earlier, Xie Erbo had remained unfazed. But Xie Yu's single sentence shattered his composure! A trace of panic flashed across his face, and he exclaimed, "What?"
"I said my father is preparing to return," Xie Yu said with a smile, relishing Xie Erbo's contorted expression! If the two of them couldn't deal with Xie Erbo, they would let the head of the Xie family handle him! Then, let's see how Xie Erbo could still argue!
"This is a tumultuous time. Your father is busy with his business abroad. How could you call him back?" Xie Erbo chided, "Oh dear, you truly don't understand." In reality, only he knew what he was truly thinking.
Xie Shishi understood Xie Yu's intention after hearing Xie Erbo's words. She smiled and said, "Second Uncle, it seems you don't really want my father to come back?"
"Far from it! Make a phone call and tell your elder brother it was all a joke, and he should postpone his return," Xie Erbo urged, sweating profusely. He could still put on an act in front of Xie Yu and Xie Shishi, perhaps even fool them with their inexperience. But he wouldn't dare do that in front of the head of the Xie family. If he were exposed, the consequences would be far more severe! Therefore, he absolutely could not let the head of the Xie family return.
"Heh heh, Second Uncle, what are you so flustered about?" Xie Yu suddenly changed the subject, "I was just kidding." This sudden turn of events caught everyone present off guard. Xie Erbo froze on the spot, his mouth agape, unsure of what to say. Shi Zhenxiang was equally stunned.
"You... you child..." Although Xie Erbo was fuming inwardly, he could only put on a benevolent facade and speak as if he were an elder addressing a mischievous junior. Xie Yu walked over to Elder Xie, observed his complexion, and then said to Xie Erbo, "My sister and I have other matters to attend to; the company cannot afford for us to be away. We'll have to rely on your care for Grandfather. Call us when he's fully recovered." With that, Xie Yu pulled Xie Shishi and left.
As their figures disappeared behind the door, Xie Erbo could no longer suppress his rage. Bang! Xie Erbo violently swept all the teacups on the table to the floor, creating a clatter. "Those two bastards! You son of a bitch!" Xie Erbo roared furiously, as if to vent his accumulated resentment. Fortunately, there was no one else in the room besides the senile Elder Xie and Shi Zhenxiang. Therefore, Xie Erbo's unsightly display went unseen.
"Calm down," Shi Zhenxiang said with a frown, a hint of impatience in his voice. Such a commotion could attract unwanted attention. Xie Erbo took a deep breath, his chest heaving. His voice was hoarse with anger. "Grandfather was always biased. Despite me being more capable than Big Brother, he still let Big Brother lead the family! Bah! Why should that mediocre Big Brother be the head? Now that I'm older, I only get dividends from the company's non-voting shares. Yet, he gave them operational shares to those two brats and let them manage the company! I'm not convinced!" Xie Erbo unleashed years of pent-up grievances. After speaking, Xie Erbo cast a venomous glare at Elder Xie. With a ferocious expression, he strode over and grabbed Elder Xie's neck. "This old fossil, since he's so blind, he should have gone to the afterlife sooner! Why is he still interfering with the Xie family!" As he spoke, Xie Erbo's grip tightened. Perhaps due to his intense anger, Xie Erbo failed to notice the fleeting mockery in Shi Zhenxiang's eyes. Just as Elder Xie was about to be choked to death, Shi Zhenxiang finally intervened. "Calm down. If he dies, neither of us will fare well!" Hearing this advice, Xie Erbo's grip indeed loosened. He then roughly let go. "He's lucky to be alive. Let him live a couple more days!" Shi Zhenxiang said to Xie Erbo with a smile, "Don't worry. While the Xie family may have eyes but fail to recognize true worth, our Shi family does not. As long as you fulfill our agreement and ensure my safe departure, the Xie family will be yours to manage." Xie Erbo's face lit up upon hearing this. He nodded vigorously! Unbeknownst to them, their conversation had been overheard by Zhou Yu, who was hidden in the shadows!