Translator: _Min_
âSorry.â The doctor uttered just these two words. âThe young lady didnât say anything. I have other matters to attend to, so I must go.â
Zuo Xianyu wasnât sure what her family had done to elicit such a response from medical professionals, even going so far as to mention meet your maker
âAlright, I understand,â Zuo Xianyu exhaled slowly. âThank you.â
The call ended, and she rubbed her temples, finding herself devoid of the will to continue working.
From a young age, Zuo Xianyu had been a child of fortune, encountering few obstacles in her path.
Yet, even when she used her family and herself as bargaining chips, she was still rejected by the other party.
Learning from the hospital that the so-called mysterious doctor was quite young, a sense of displeasure involuntarily rose within Zuo Xianyu.
She mentally sifted through the younger generation in the five states of Great Xia and the city of Sijiu, but couldnât identify anyone who matched the description.
Although the medical family of Su in the city of Sijiu had a daughter in this generation, her specialty wasnât cardiology.
As for the Ning family in the city of Yan, Zuo Xianyu didnât even consider them. The Ning family specialized in shamanistic healing, which had no connection to modern medicine and never involved hospitals.
Zuo Xianyu shook off her thoughts and forced herself back into a working mindset.
At two in the afternoon, the door creaked open, and Zuo Qingya tiptoed in, looking rather guilty.
âBang!â
A sound echoed as the pen holder was knocked onto the floor.
Zuo Xianyu icily said, âYou have the nerve to come back!â
Startled, Zuo Qingyaâs earlier arrogance, when she was with Lin Qingyan, instantly evaporated. âSecond⦠Second Sister.â
âYouâve even managed to get yourself to the police station. Impressive,â Zuo Xianyuâs expression was frosty. âNext time you fall into Si Fuqingâs hands, donât expect anyone at home to save you.â
Although Zuo Qingya didnât end up with a criminal record, the incident of her being taken to the police station couldnât be concealed.
By tomorrow at the latest, it would spread like wildfire among the wealthy circles of Lin.
The face of the Zuo family was utterly lost!
Biting back her anger, Zuo Xianyu declared, âYouâre not allowed to leave the house for a month.â
Zuo Qingya was clearly unhappy. âSecond Sister!â
âEnough, listen to your sister,â Zuo Tianfeng also seemed impatient. âThe old lady is returning from Sijiu. Do you want to make her sick with worry again?â Zuo Qingya shrank her neck and didnât dare to speak anymore.
âGrandmother is being discharged?â Zuo Xianyu furrowed her brow. âWhat about Si Fuqingâ¦â
Other than the Old Master Zuo, the old lady also had a soft spot for Si Fuqing.
If Si Fuqing decided to visit the old lady, there was a chance she might invite her back out of compassion.
âCoincidentally, as soon as your grandmother returns, we will formally annul the adoption agreement with Si Fuqing,â said Zuo Tianfeng. âYour grandmother is sensible and knows the importance of matters. We absolutely canât let Si Fuqing continue to be a leech on the Zuo family.â
âThe Huangshan Droiect will be finalized soon: I want to see Si Fuainc lose everything she took from the Zuo family.â
It was time for her to spit out the two billion she took away.
Zuo Xianyu nodded, and then recounted the episode at the hospital.
âRejected?â Zuo Tianfeng also frowned. âForget it. Werenât we planning to help
Young Master Yu Yao find the Heavenly Doctor Ghosthand? Compared to
Ghosthand, this mysterious doctor is hardly worth mentioning.â
After learning from Yu Yao about how sublime the medical skills of Heavenly Doctor Ghosthand were, Zuo Tianfeng became exceedingly curious.
âAlright, Iâll keep an eye out,â Zuo Xianyu agreed.
The next day, around 11:30 AM.
Si Fuqing and Qu Lingyun met at a tea restaurant.
While waiting for her, Qu Lingyun was engrossed in watching âYouth With You.â Just as he finished watching Xie Yuâs performance, Si Fuqing arrived.
âYouâre here,â Qu Lingyun put down his tablet. âSit, sit.â
Without going through the formality, Si Fuqing sat across from him and picked up a pastry to nibble on.
She leaned back in her chair, eyes half-closed, appearing as languid as a fox basking in the sun.
âNo wonder you asked me for a set of menâs clothes the other day,â Qu Lingyun nodded approvingly. âYour student has excellent stage control, a steady style, and great facial expressions.â
âBut speaking of which, heâs a fan of Yunlan, right? Seems like heâs picked up a thing or two from her.â
He found Xie Yuâs dance strangely familiar because he indeed saw shades of Yun Lan in it.
Si Fuqing paused, then drawled, âProbably⦠not.â
âReally?â Qu Lingyun was genuinely surprised. âThere are basically two kinds of people in Great Xia: fans of Yun Lan and those on their way to becoming fans. Heâs not one yet? I mustââ
âHold on,â Si Fuqing interrupted. â1 think youâre exaggerating.â
âNo, absolutely not!â Qu Lingyun insisted. âAh, I understand. Youâre new to the entertainment industry and donât realize how high her status is in Great Xia.â
Despite facing prejudice and discrimination, she had single-handedly made a name for herself in Glenn, subduing the entire entertainment industry.
Such an honor was unparalleled.
Si Fuqing remained silent.
She hadnât spent much time in Great Xia and indeed was unaware.
âWhen I have time, Iâll meet this student of yours,â Qu Lingyun contentedly re-watched Xie Yuâs performance. âI want to sign him to my studio, what do you think?â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âHmm?â Si Fuqing raised an eyebrow. âYou want to snatch my yet-to-debut student? Isnât that a bit unethical?â
âAhem,â Qu Lingyun coughed awkwardly. âItâs rare to see such talent. Iâm eager, alright? But you casually gave away a garment, and that hurt me.â
He had only a few Moon Embroidery clothes, and he had planned to gift one to Si Fuqing.
But Si Fuqing didnât take it and gave it to Xie Yu instead.
âWhatâs there to be pained about?â Si Fuqing rested her chin on her palm, her expression nonchalant. âJust weave some more.â
âWeave some more?â Qu Lingyunâs tone heightened. âYou say it as if weaving
Moon Embroidery is as simple as drinking water.â
Si Fuqing nodded seriously, âItâs a bit more tiring than drinking water, given that you have to use both hands.â
Qu Lingyun was at a loss for words. Her logic was irrefutable.
âItâs not about whether we can weave them,â Qu Lingyun sighed. âThe artisans who make them have disappeared. You may not believe it, but the few pieces I have were bought from a village during a film shoot with Yun Lan. When I went back later, the village was deserted, without a trace.â
Si Fuqing was silent for a moment, then softly said, âI see.â
âAlso, I wanted to let you know that Iâll be leaving the city of Lin soon,â Qu Lingyun switched to a serious tone. âIf you have anything, let me know.â Si Fuqing nodded.
âToday, East Moon will announce their spokesperson,â Qu Lingyun added. âI donât require you to go without makeup on the show, but you must show your real face for the advertisements and promotional photos.â
Si Fuqing clicked her tongue, âFine.â
âWeâll take some promotional photos on Friday,â Qu Lingyun glanced at the time. âRight after that, Iâll catch my flight.â
Si Fuqing remarked, âYouâre truly non-stop. A deserving King of the Rat Race.â Qu Lingyun was puzzled, âWhat?â
âNothing,â Si Fuqing instantly became serious. âI mean, Director Qu works hard and is very diligent.â
âYes, we canât slack off in our work,â Qu Lingyun nodded. âEat up, I have work to do.â
Si Fuqing began eating without any psychological burden.
On the side, a certain mythical Pixiuâs paws rested on the bag, its eyes fixated on the watch Qu Lingyun was wearing.
It really wanted to eat it.
Si Fuqing noticed and slapped the creatureâs head, âYou just had a gold brick yesterday; stop drooling and donât even think about it.â
Little Bai: ââ¦â
Whimpering, it thought, my owner is the worst.
East Moon, a brand under Lanâs banner, had not revealed this affiliation, so attention was limited. Still, some people were very excited about this rare national-style brand.
The post read, â@SiFuqing, letâs journey together in the days ahead,â accompanied by a silhouette of Si Fuqing.
The internet exploded.
[Si Fuqing? Am I seeing this right? Her???]
[Why not choose a good-looking model? Si Fuqing? Are they insane?]
[LOL, did they only post a silhouette because they know her face is unbearable?]
[Si Fuqing must really have some capital, huh? A dance mentor on Youth With You,â and now she even snagged the East Moon endorsement. Who wouldnât call that impressive?]
[I donât mean to target Si Fuqing, but does she have acting skills or looks? Why is she the face of a national-style clothing brand? While modeling doesnât require one to be a beauty, Si Fuqing, letâs hear it from you.. With your face thatâs hard to look at, do you think youâre worthy?]