Just as Ye Qiu’s fist was about to land on Su Xiaoxiao’s body.
If this punch connected, Su Xiaoxiao would undoubtedly die.
After all, with her meager strength, she couldn’t withstand a single blow from Ye Qiu.
At the critical moment.
Ye Qiu suddenly changed his mind, turning his fist into a palm and striking Su Xiaoxiao’s neck like lightning.
Thud!
Su Xiaoxiao’s head tilted, and she fainted on the spot, her body collapsing toward the ground.
Ye Qiu, quick to react, caught her, then swiftly tapped several points on her body.
He sealed her acupuncture points.
After finishing, Ye Qiu hoisted Su Xiaoxiao over his shoulder like a sack and left the office, heading out of the hospital.
Along the way, he drew countless curious glances.
“Strange, why is Director Ye carrying Su Xiaoxiao on his shoulder?”
“It looks like Su Xiaoxiao fainted.”
“Could she be sick?”
The nurses at the reception desk, in particular, cast envious and jealous looks at Su Xiaoxiao upon seeing this.
“So jealous, why isn’t Director Ye carrying me?”
“Jealous my foot. Don’t be fooled by Su Xiaoxiao’s innocent and cute act—she’s just a manipulative green tea.”
“Hmph, that seductive vixen, always trying to charm Director Ye.”
“Where’s Director Ye taking Su Xiaoxiao? Are they going to a hotel…?”
“Why a hotel? Can’t they go to his place?”
“I can’t understand why Director Ye would fall for Su Xiaoxiao. How is she better than me?”
“She’s got a bigger chest than you.”
…
Ye Qiu overheard the chatter but initially planned to ignore it. On second thought, as the director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, he should maintain his image.
Besides, hospitals were hotbeds for gossip. If he didn’t clarify, who knew what these nurses would say behind his back?
With that in mind, Ye Qiu stopped, turned, and looked at the reception desk.
Instantly, the nurses lowered their heads, avoiding his gaze, fearing he might call them out.
Ye Qiu walked over and said to the nurses, “Ladies, I’m really sorry. I was planning to treat you all to dinner, but unfortunately, Su Xiaoxiao has fallen seriously ill. I need to take her far away for treatment.”
“When you have time, make plans to eat at the Imperial Grand Hotel. All expenses are on me.”
The Imperial Grand Hotel was the one owned by Lin Jingzhi.
The nurses gasped at Ye Qiu’s words.
“The Imperial Grand Hotel? Director Ye, are you serious? I love you!”
“I’ve heard the Imperial Grand Hotel is the best in Jiangzhou, with lavish decor. Only the rich and powerful dine there. I’ve always wanted to check it out but couldn’t afford it. Now, with Director Ye’s offer, I’m going tonight!”
“Director Ye, you’re so good to us. I don’t know how to thank you—how about I offer myself to you?”
“Director Ye, you said Dr. Su is seriously ill. What’s wrong with her?”
Finally, someone asked about Su Xiaoxiao.
“She’s very sick here,” Ye Qiu pointed at Su Xiaoxiao’s head, saying, “If untreated, she could become a vegetable.”
What!
The nurses were shocked.
“Director Ye, since Dr. Su’s condition is so serious, you should take her for treatment quickly!”
“Yeah, Dr. Ye, go now!”
“Do you need me to call a car for you?”
“No need, there’s a car waiting outside. See you, ladies!” Ye Qiu waved and turned to leave.
Watching his retreating figure, the nurses sighed again.
“Director Ye is such a great doctor.”
“Yeah, he’s not only good to his subordinates but treats patients like family.”
“Young, handsome, kind, and with exceptional medical skills—Director Ye is the perfect boyfriend material.”
“Stop daydreaming. Someone as outstanding as Director Ye must have plenty of girls after him. I bet Su Xiaoxiao has a crush on him.”
“Thanks to Director Ye, otherwise Su Xiaoxiao would be in big trouble.”
“I’m a bit jealous of Su Xiaoxiao, but I have to admit, she’s beautiful and has a great figure. It’s just a pity her brain’s sick.”
“There’s a saying: when God opens a window for you, He closes a door. That’s Su Xiaoxiao, right?”
“So young, with a brain illness—wonder if it can be cured?”
“…”
As Ye Qiu exited the hospital lobby, he saw Bai Bing standing by Xiao Zhan’s car, talking on the phone.
Bai Bing wore light makeup, her hair pinned up, revealing her stunning face. She exuded an icy aloofness, like a goddess of frost. Though she wore a loose white coat, it couldn’t hide her striking figure, especially with the buttons straining, creating a breathtaking effect.
“Sister Bing, what are you doing here?”
Ye Qiu asked.
Bai Bing raised an eyebrow when she saw Su Xiaoxiao slung over Ye Qiu’s shoulder. She put down her phone and asked in a questioning tone, “What’s her situation?”
Ye Qiu stuffed Su Xiaoxiao into the back seat of the car before explaining to Bai Bing, “Su Xiaoxiao is with the Witch God Sect.”
What?
Bai Bing’s beautiful eyes widened in shock and surprise.
As the granddaughter of Beijing’s General Bai, she had access to information most couldn’t. She knew exactly what kind of organization the Witch God Sect was.
“How could Su Xiaoxiao be with the Witch God Sect? Ye Qiu, could you be mistaken?” Bai Bing said.
“I’m not mistaken. She admitted it herself,” Ye Qiu replied.
“So where are you taking her?”
“Miaojiang.”
Bai Bing was startled, “You’re going to Miaojiang now?”
Ye Qiu nodded.
Worry crossed Bai Bing’s exquisite face as she said, “Miaojiang is the Witch God Sect’s territory. Won’t it be dangerous for you to go there? Su Xiaoxiao has performed well in the hospital, saving many patients. How about letting her go back on her own, and you stay out of Miaojiang?”
Ye Qiu said, “I’m not going to Miaojiang for Su Xiaoxiao.”
“Then why?” Bai Bing asked, puzzled.
Ye Qiu said, “Ninth Thousand Years died in Miaojiang.”
Bai Bing’s face froze, and she looked at Ye Qiu nervously, knowing how much he respected Cao Yuan and the great debt of gratitude he owed him.
For a moment, Bai Bing didn’t know how to comfort Ye Qiu.
After a pause.
Ye Qiu said, “Ninth Thousand Years was a remarkable man. I don’t believe he died in Miaojiang, so I’m going there myself to find out.”
“If he… really is dead…”
Ye Qiu’s eyes reddened as he paused briefly before continuing, “Ninth Thousand Years had no children. If he’s truly gone, I’ll go to send him off!”
