A noise suddenly came from outside the door.
Xu Zhiming’s voice could be heard saying, “Mr. Lee, you’ve searched every corner of this villa, how could you find nothing?”
“Mr. Xu, don’t be anxious. If I’m not mistaken, there’s one room in this villa I haven’t checked yet, isn’t there?” Lee Jung-hee replied.
“Which room?”
“The study.”
Xu Changjin also heard the conversation outside and whispered, “Ye Qiu oppa, it sounds like Lee Jung-hee is about to enter the study. What should we do?”
“No matter, it’s a good chance to see what he’s up to,” Ye Qiu said, quickly folding the painting on the desk and slipping it into his pocket.
Then, he casually picked up another scroll from nearby, placed it in the wooden box, and locked the copper lock.
Xu Changjin asked in confusion, “Ye Qiu oppa, what are you doing?”
“You’ll see soon enough,” Ye Qiu said with a mysterious smile.
Soon, the study door was pushed open.
As Lee Jung-hee entered and saw Ye Qiu and Xu Changjin, a look of astonishment crossed his face.
“Ye Qiu? What are you doing here?”
Lee Jung-hee’s expression darkened slightly, a cold glint in his eyes.
“Mr. Lee, long time no see!” Ye Qiu greeted him with a broad smile.
“You haven’t answered me. Why are you here?” Lee Jung-hee pressed.
Ye Qiu smiled and said, “Changjin and I are friends. She brought me to meet her family.”
What did that mean?
Was this guy here to meet his future in-laws?
Hmph, this kid’s got some skills, winning over the Xu family’s heiress so quickly?
Lee Jung-hee sneered, “Ye Qiu, I must say, your way with women is as impressive as your medical skills.”
“If I recall correctly, don’t you have several close female friends back in China?”
“May I ask, now that you’re with Miss Xu, what about those close friends in China?”
Ye Qiu knew Lee Jung-hee was trying to trap him, to embarrass him.
He even wanted to use this opportunity to get the Xu family to kick Ye Qiu out.
Unfortunately for Lee Jung-hee, he didn’t know that Ye Qiu and Xu Changjin weren’t actually dating. Ye Qiu’s earlier words were just a bluff.
Ye Qiu smiled and said, “Mr. Lee, my affairs are none of your concern.”
“On the other hand, what’s your situation?”
“Aren’t you a doctor? Since when did you become a Taoist priest?”
“Mind your own business,” Lee Jung-hee snapped, then turned to Xu Zhiming, “Mr. Xu, please have irrelevant people leave so as not to interfere with my treatment of Mr. Xu Senior.”
Pfft—
Ye Qiu burst out laughing, “Mr. Lee, don’t tell me you’re dressed like this to treat Mr. Xu Senior?”
“Why do I feel like you’re putting on some kind of act?”
“Shut up!” Lee Ming-han jumped out from behind Lee Jung-hee, pointing at Ye Qiu and shouting, “Stop spouting nonsense. My father is treating Mr. Xu Senior.”
“Is that so?” Ye Qiu said with a grin, “Then I’d love to see how Mr. Lee cures Mr. Xu Senior.”
Having experienced Ye Qiu’s prowess before, Lee Jung-hee knew he was no easy opponent. To avoid complications, he said to Xu Zhiming again, “Mr. Xu, please have irrelevant people leave immediately. This concerns Mr. Xu Senior’s life, and no mistakes can be afforded.”
Unexpectedly, Xu Zhiming smiled and said, “Mr. Lee, you’ve misunderstood. There are no irrelevant people here.”
“Ye Qiu is Changjin’s boyfriend, and he has the approval of our entire family. Once my father wakes up, we’ll set their engagement date.”
“So, Ye Qiu is not an irrelevant person.”
What a move!
Lee Jung-hee couldn’t help but admire Ye Qiu inwardly. To win over Xu Changjin so quickly, he was truly impressive.
If I had Ye Qiu’s skills, why would I need to set up such an elaborate scheme?
It’s infuriating to compare oneself to others.
All he’s got is youth and a handsome face, what’s so great about that!
Lee Jung-hee snorted coldly, “Mr. Xu, I must warn you, if treatment is delayed, you’ll bear the consequences.”
“Mr. Lee, please get on with your work,” Xu Zhiming said coolly.
Then, Lee Jung-hee took out a compass and began circling the study, muttering incantations under his breath.
His voice was so low that even someone standing next to him couldn’t make out what he was saying.
Ye Qiu, with his exceptional hearing, listened closely for a while before realizing Lee Jung-hee was repeatedly chanting, “Namo Amitabha, Namo Amitabha…”
Ye Qiu was dumbfounded.
Aren’t you Korean? Why are you chanting in Chinese?
And aren’t you supposed to be playing a Taoist priest? Why are you chanting “Namo Amitabha” nonstop?
“He’s worse than a conman!”
Ye Qiu sneered inwardly.
Nowadays, conmen do their homework thoroughly, armed with professional knowledge to fool people completely.
But Lee Jung-hee? He knew nothing and relied entirely on acting.
And his acting was utterly unconvincing.
Unable to hold back, Ye Qiu asked, “Mr. Lee, what are you looking for?”
“Shut up! Interrupt me again, and I’ll have you thrown out!” Lee Jung-hee snapped.
Fine, keep performing.
Ye Qiu sat in a chair, watching Lee Jung-hee as if he were a clown.
About five minutes later, Lee Jung-hee suddenly said, “Found it.”
All eyes turned to him.
Lee Jung-hee quickly walked to the desk and picked up the rectangular wooden box.
“Isn’t that…” Xu Changjin began, but Ye Qiu shot her a look, signaling her to stay quiet.
“Mr. Xu, the impure thing is inside this box,” Lee Jung-hee said.
Xu Zhiming asked, “What’s inside?”
“A painting,” Lee Jung-hee blurted out.
The corners of Ye Qiu’s mouth curled into a faint smile.
“Ming-han, open the lock,” Lee Jung-hee ordered.
“Yes,” Lee Ming-han searched around the desk, then exclaimed, “Found the lock.”
Xu Changjin was incredulous. She had searched for the lock earlier and found nothing after a long time. How did Lee Ming-han find it so quickly?
Ye Qiu’s smile grew wider.
After the box was opened, Lee Jung-hee took out the painting, spread it out, and his face froze.
Beside him, Lee Ming-han’s expression also changed.
The father and son exchanged a glance.
“Mr. Lee, is there a problem with this painting?” Xu Zhiming asked.
Lee Jung-hee shook his head and said, “It’s not this painting, it’s another one. Ming-han, help look for it.”
“Yes.”
As Lee Ming-han was about to search, Ye Qiu’s voice suddenly rang through the study.
“Lee Jung-hee, please end your performance!”
