Yu He asked her grandmother and the others to rest in the living room of the west wing, then went to her consultation room to finish seeing the remaining two patients in the afternoon.
After the nurse saw the last patient out, Yu He closed the consultation room door and was recording the patient's medical history on the computer. Just then, the door was knocked on, and a figure walked in.
"The appointments for today are all finished. We don't accept walk-ins..." She stopped mid-sentence, looking up to see Li Si Chen leaning against the doorframe, smiling at her.
"No need for verbal thanks," Li Si Chen said, glancing at his watch. "It's almost mealtime. Treat your teacher to a meal. Also, I helped you last night, so you owe me two meals. Let's eat first, then go for drinks."
Before Yu He could say anything, Li Si Chen added, "You're allergic to alcohol, so you don't have to drink. Just watch me drink."
With things said so plainly, Yu He couldn't refuse any further. Besides, she had something to ask him. "Alright, but not tonight. My family is here. Let's do it another day."
"Tsk, fine," Li Si Chen said reluctantly. Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Oh, right. Cancel the 'do not disturb' setting on my private number. Contact me anytime."
Yu He gave him a surprised glance. "You used to often not reply to my messages. Did you set me to 'do not disturb'?"
Otherwise, how could he be so familiar with the situation? He even knew she had set him to "do not disturb."
Li Si Chen coughed unnaturally, denying it. "Who said that! Your teacher is very busy. I don't have time to answer your silly questions every day."
"..." Yu He cast him a suspicious glance, clearly not believing him.
Finally, under Li Si Chen's gaze, Yu He canceled the "do not disturb" setting for his private number. He then turned and left, satisfied.
Yu He returned to her message list and glanced at Qin Bei Ting's profile picture. The message was still the voice recording sent at three in the morning.
With this, he still wants to chase someone? Even a dog wouldn't pay him any mind!
In the living room of the west wing.
The whole family sat and chatted, and Granny Yu and Cheng Li Zhu's moods had significantly improved. Shen Yao, having completed his supervisory duty, also came in.
He abandoned his previous defiant demeanor and sat obediently on the sofa, greeting everyone.
"Young Master Shen, thank you for your help just now." Granny Ye recognized him. She recalled how he had famously doused Qi Yuan Yuan with a pot of dog feces, making a name for himself throughout the capital and even the entire continent, solidifying his reputation as a prodigal son.
In Granny Ye's eyes, his personality was not important. What mattered was that he was Young Master Shen of the Shen family in the capital, one of the top ten wealthy families in the capital. Although ranked last, their family fortune was substantial.
What did high society value? It was connections.
Yu He could quickly make friends with wealthy young masters in the capital. Her future was promising!
"Grandma, you're welcome. I should do this. I am Yu He's... male friend."
Shen Yao had wanted to say "boyfriend" with a grin, but Qiao Wei coughed beside him, a reminder that made him abruptly change his words.
Granny Ye nodded with satisfaction. "Good, good, good. Let's all go to dinner together later!"
Shen Yao's eyes lit up. If he could win over Yu He's family, wouldn't the day Yu He became his Madam Shen be closer?
He immediately nodded. "Okay!" Before he could finish speaking, Qiao Wei placed a hand on his shoulder and said, "Young Master Shen, aren't you supposed to play basketball tonight?"
Shen Yao turned and shot him a cold glare, almost gritting his teeth. "We changed the schedule!"
"When did that happen? How come I didn't know?" Qiao Wei asked.
To better complete the task Qin Bei Ting had assigned him, Qiao Wei had put in considerable effort. He heard that Shen Yao liked playing basketball. Every time Qiao Wei saw Shen Yao come to the clinic to see Yu He, he would invite him to the nearby basketball court to play.
As a result, they found that they played quite well together, and they even formed a team with Shen Yao's friends, occasionally arranging matches with others on the court.
Shen Yao: "Just now!"
"Oh, I see," Qiao Wei replied, then scratched his head, revealing a row of white teeth. "Then I won't go either. Can I tag along for dinner with you all?"
Shen Yao, in front of the Ye family, suppressed his urge to act and gritted his teeth. "Scram!"
"You two have such a good relationship," Ye Qi Chen said meaningfully.
"It's just like socialist brotherhood," Ye Zi Zheng nodded in agreement.
Shen Yao and Qiao Wei froze, simultaneously recalling the awkwardness of last night. Then, they immediately moved two meters apart and said in unison, "Who has a good relationship with him!"
Shen Yao: He was clearly the one who sought me out!
Qiao Wei: If it weren't for the orders of Seventh Master Qin, who would bother with him!
Just then, Yu He walked in. Ye Jian Ming stepped forward and said, "Xiao He, are you done with your work? I've booked a private room at Di Yi Restaurant for dinner tonight."
Upon hearing the name, Yu He's brow furrowed slightly. She wondered if he had done it intentionally or unintentionally. Why this hotel out of all places? But then again, Ye Jian Ming valued his reputation and liked to put on a show. When dining in the capital, it was natural to choose the most famous Di Yi Restaurant.
"Alright, let's go," she nodded.
The chefs at Di Yi Restaurant were undeniably skilled. There was no reason to refuse good food. Besides, Qin Bei Ting was away on a business trip, so she wouldn't run into him.
Before leaving, Granny Ye's question confirmed her thoughts.
"When is Seventh Master Qin returning? We should wait for him," Granny Ye said.
"He's busy. No need to call him," Yu He replied casually.
"Then what about tomorrow or the day after? No matter how busy he is, he still needs to eat, right?" Granny Ye persisted.
Yu He felt a flicker of annoyance. "Stop looking for him. We've already broken up."
"What?!"
Everyone was stunned.
Granny Yu: Did they really break up?
Granny Ye: How could you break up with Seventh Master Qin!
Ye Jian Ming: The golden bachelor is gone just like that?
Cheng Li Zhu: Will He He be sad?
Ye Zi Zheng: My sister is so capable, Qin Bei Ting isn't worthy!
Ye Qi Chen: Little sister finally dumped that old man Qin Bei Ting.
Shen Yao: They broke up, so I have a chance!
Qiao Wei: Huh?
"Fortunately, we didn't accept the investment from Sheng Da Feng Tou back then and chose XS Group. Otherwise, it would have been awkward if we ran into Seventh Master Qin," Ye Qi Chen lamented.
"..."
Yu He thought to herself, XS Group belongs to Qin Bei Ting.
"A man like Seventh Master Qin, who is rich, powerful, and handsome, is impossible to find even with a lantern. Why did you break up with him?" Granny Ye plopped back into her chair. "No, I don't agree with your breakup! Hurry up and call him back here. Get back together on the spot! Otherwise, I'm not going to dinner!"
Yu He: "..."
"Mom, please don't put He He in such a difficult position," Cheng Li Zhu said softly. "This is He He's emotional matter..."
Granny Ye turned aside and acted spoiled. "I don't care. If they don't get back together tonight, I'm not going to dinner. Let me starve to death."
"Fine, then you don't go. Let's go," Yu He said, turning to leave.
Ye Zi Zheng immediately followed her. Ye Qi Chen and Granny Yu also followed. Cheng Li Zhu hesitated, tugged Ye Jian Ming, and then followed.
Granny Ye listened to the footsteps of people leaving one by one. She turned around and found herself alone in the living room, except for a little pig's head that peeked out from the study. It looked around left and right, then trotted out after them.
Granny Ye: !!!
No one is on my side?
Didn't I do all this for the future of the Ye family, to lock down this CP? You all don't even support me!