"Does it stink?" Yu He pulled Qin Beiting's hand away from her mouth and nose.
Qin Beiting: "..."
The guests: "..."
With such a strong smell, can't you smell it?
Everyone saw Yu He raise her hand to her right earlobe. Only then did they realize she had a silver needle stuck behind her ear.
When the silver needle was removed, the unpleasant odor immediately assaulted their senses. Yu He quickly put the needle back in, and her sense of smell was instantly dulled.
Qin Beiting: ...
Shen Yao: !!!
The guests: !!!
You're cheating!
"Hahahaha..."
Qi Yuanyuan, who was lying on the ground, suddenly burst into laughter.
The man before her, the man she swore to marry in this lifetime, not only embraced another woman but also disliked her!
Over the years, how much effort she had put into self-improvement to attract his attention, even going so far as to impersonate an anonymous divine physician and seek attention.
But Qin Beiting couldn't even spare her an extra glance!
All her efforts were in vain, even a self-inflicted humiliation!
Qi Yuanyuan was going mad, but reality did not allow her to do so.
"Qi Yuanyuan, you are suspected of manufacturing and selling drugs. Please come back with us for investigation!"
A group of fully armed anti-drug police officers stormed into the banquet hall, quickly apprehending Qi Yuanyuan, Julie, Zhao Wei, and the patients who were frantically taking drugs nearby. They also confiscated the remaining drugs.
The scene was in chaos. Also taken away was Director Duan from the Drug Administration, and several other individuals from relevant departments who hadn't managed to escape.
"Originally, this was a matter for the Qi family to handle. But given the current situation, it seems that's no longer possible."
Yu He walked up to Qi Suilin and said.
Her words sounded regretful, but her tone was anything but.
Qi Suilin: "..."
Qi Suilin: "Thank you!"
"You're welcome. Remember to deliver the compensation for the reputational damage Qi Yuanyuan caused by impersonating the anonymous divine physician to the Yu Xianyi Clinic."
Qi Suilin: "..."
Can this person not understand sarcasm, and is she also thick-skinned?!
You bully my Qi family, and I still have to send you money?
You taught me a good lesson, and you worked hard?!
"Young Master Qi can find the address. Let's go," Qin Beiting walked over gracefully.
Qi Suilin felt a chill approaching him. Being in the wrong, he could only accept his bad luck.
Moreover, he would have to pay compensation equivalent to the value of the Qi family's reputation.
In fact, to preserve the Qi family's reputation, they might have to abandon Qi Yuanyuan!
That day, "Qi family's eldest daughter impersonates anonymous divine physician to sell toxic 'miracle drugs' to patients" dominated major headlines, including international news.
Qi's Pharmaceutical stock experienced continuous daily drops for half a month, and the factory producing the miracle drugs was sealed and closed.
Leaders of the departments that approved the miracle drugs were suspended and investigated. Numerous patients and their families caused disturbances at all hospitals and pharmaceutical companies under Qi's, demanding a thorough investigation into whether all medications were legitimate.
Although the Qi family patriarch held significant power and controlled the lifeline of domestic hospitals, with such a scandal at home, he could not defy national oversight or pacify public outcry. He was forced to conduct symbolic drug checks.
The consequences of medical malpractice were severe. Even if the Qi family proved that their drugs and equipment were not problematic, they could not completely erase the stain Qi Yuanyuan had cast upon the Qi family's reputation.
In the old Qi family residence, the atmosphere was heavy.
"Husband, quickly think of a way to save Yuanyuan. She's not even 24 years old. If she really goes to jail, she's finished!"
Madam Qi knelt beside the sofa, holding the Qi family patriarch Qi Yewen's hand and weeping.
Qi Yewen had a dark expression, his gaze steady, and he said nothing.
"If we bail her out, the Qi family's century-old reputation will be completely ruined by her!" Old Master Qi said.
He disagreed with bailing out Qi Yuanyuan and even wanted to completely erase the stain she had brought to the Qi family in order to protect their reputation.
Madam Qi was stunned. When Yuanyuan was still the anonymous divine physician, Old Master Qi had always smiled kindly at her, often saying Yuanyuan was the glory of the Qi family. Now that something had happened, he had turned his back on her so quickly!
Madam Qi explained, "Dad, how could Yuanyuan have bad intentions? She just wanted to bring honor to the Qi family.
'She said she didn't intentionally impersonate the anonymous divine physician, that people mistook her. She knows she was wrong and wants another chance. Please save her.'"
"If it wasn't intentional, why didn't she explain it earlier?! Why did she have to let things escalate to this point!" Old Master Qi said sternly.
"Why are you yelling so loudly? Look clearly, Yuanyuan is your granddaughter, not that Yu He!" Old Madam Qi said sharply.
She was already angry enough about the granddaughter issue, and now that it involved Old Madam Yu, she was even more furious.
Back then, Old Madam Yu had not surpassed her, and her granddaughter should not be more outstanding than her granddaughter.
Qi老爷 unhappily frowned, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Yuanyuan's downfall is all because that old bitch's granddaughter is cunning. She didn't stand up earlier and only chose to expose things now. The two of them, grandmother and granddaughter, are deliberately targeting our Qi family. Are you still trying to protect them now!" Old Madam Qi cursed.
Qi老爷 was not to be outdone, raising his voice:
"Are you ever going to stop? When have I ever protected them? This matter itself is Yuanyuan's fault, can we blame others? If this continues, my Qi family's century-old reputation will be ruined sooner or later."
Madam Qi didn't expect this to cause her in-laws to argue again, and her lips trembled.
Qi Suilin, seeing them start to quarrel again, irritably put on his earphones.
"Enough!" Qi Yewen, who had been silent, slammed the coffee table and said sternly.
"Dad is right, our Qi family cannot have its century-old reputation ruined because of Yuanyuan alone."
Hearing this, Madam Qi looked at Qi Yewen desperately, "Then what about Yuanyuan? The charges of drug manufacturing and trafficking are so severe, she will die!"
"You know the charges are severe too! Protecting her will only implicate the Qi family. At this point, we can only cut her loose," Qi Yewen said ruthlessly. "She's an adult now, she has to learn to be responsible for her actions!"
Madam Qi's eyes were red, her lips trembling.
Qi Yewen patted her shoulder comfortingly, "Don't worry, I remember Yuanyuan's grievances. Those who caused my Qi family to face a public relations crisis regarding its reputation will not get away with it."
Meanwhile, at the temporary detention center.
Qi Yuanyuan was waiting for her family to bail her out. Instead, she received a disclaimer from her father, asking her to sign it.
The disclaimer stated that all her actions were personal and unrelated to Qi's Pharmaceutical.
Qi Yuanyuan was completely devastated. She had not only lost her dignity and love, but also her family affection.
A young lady who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, dealt a good hand, made a wrong choice, ruined her excellent hand, and was ultimately sentenced to life imprisonment with a notorious reputation as a drug trafficker.
Qi Yuanyuan's verdict was handed down, and Qi's Pharmaceutical Group's disclaimer was immediately released.
At the Yu Xianyi Clinic.
"Tsk, this Qi family really cherishes its reputation immensely, abandoning their own daughter so easily," Shen Yao said with a tut as he watched the news report.
Seeing Yu He sitting in her armchair stroking a pig and ignoring him, he grabbed a chair and sat beside her, adding,
"You need to be careful. The Qi family suffered such a huge loss because of you, they will definitely look for an opportunity to retaliate against you."