Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 24: Zhang Yaqing, Don’t Play with Fire!
Chen Xiao looked somewhat surprised. "Senior Sister, what are you doing here?"
Lu Wushuang gave him a playful glare, her tone tinged with annoyance. "You came to Yuncheng City and didn’t even bother to find me. We’ll settle this score later!"
Chen Xiao grinned sheepishly, not daring to retort. Although his strength had surpassed that of his senior martial sisters, he still respected them deeply.
Jiang Tiannan’s face had become extremely grim, his fists clenched tightly. "President Lu, are you determined to oppose me?"
Lu Wushuang’s tone was indifferent. "A single word: release him, and I’ll pretend nothing happened. If you don’t, I don’t mind erasing both the Jianghai Gang and you, Jiang Tiannan, from history today!"
Her words were domineering to the extreme, yet no one questioned their validity.
Because... she was Lu Wushuang!
She had ascended to become one of the three giants for one main reason: she had personally eliminated Hong Zhenyu, one of the former giants, and forcefully claimed his position. Over the years, some had looked down on her for being a woman, but they all met tragic ends.
Hearing her words, Jiang Tiannan’s face turned livid as rage burned in his chest. But what can I do in this situation? If he forced a showdown, he feared he would fall here today. He could only compromise.
However, his gaze toward Chen Xiao remained incredibly cold. "Kid, you’re lucky today. I hope you don’t fall into my hands next time."
Chen Xiao responded just as coldly, "Let me warn you as well. Don’t provoke me again, or you will die."
With that, he turned and walked out of the private room, his hands clasped behind his back.
Zhang Yaqing hurried forward and clutched Chen Xiao’s arm, pressing her lithe body against his. She patted her ample chest and let out a sigh of relief.
"I heard Jiang Tiannan put a bounty on you! I was so scared I immediately asked Grandpa to step in. If I’d known you were President Lu’s junior brother, I wouldn’t have worried so much!"
Chen Xiao nodded. "Miss Zhang, I’ll remember this favor from the Zhang Family." He hadn’t expected Zhang Yaqing to call Zhang Zongheng over to rescue him. Regardless of her motive, it was a favor he now owed.
Zhang Yaqing giggled, shooting him a flirtatious glance. "Oh, really? Why don’t you repay me with your body then?"
"Ahem!" Zhang Zongheng coughed lightly. "Yaqing, don’t be rude to Young Master Chen!" 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
Zhang Yaqing stuck out her tongue. Back in the private room at Zhang’s Restaurant, she had been even more brazen, kicking him directly, and he hadn’t seemed to mind. In fact, he almost seemed to enjoy it.
Chen Xiao approached Lu Wushuang, feeling a bit guilty as he greeted her, "Senior Sister!"
Lu Wushuang’s tone was reproachful. "So, you *do* remember I’m your senior sister? You came to Yuncheng City, married another woman, and didn’t even bother to inform me?"
Chen Xiao gave an awkward smile. How could he have known so much would happen in just a couple of days? He had only planned to retrieve his Jade Pendant before seeking her out. Instead, she had found him first. Knowing he was at fault, he could only soften his approach to appease her.
"Don’t be angry, Senior Sister. I just haven’t had the chance to tell you yet," he placated.
Seeing his sincere apology, Lu Wushuang gave a haughty nod. "Alright, stop trying to be cute. When you have time, come visit me. And bring your wife along so I can give her my seal of approval."
Zhang Zongheng also took the opportunity to step forward and speak with Chen Xiao, thanking him for curing Zhang Yaqing’s illness.
One glance at Zhang Zongheng was all it took for Chen Xiao to diagnose his condition. His mention of treating Zhang Yaqing was nothing more than a hint. The Zhang Family is after my medical skills! They want me to treat Zhang Zongheng’s old wounds!
Realizing this, Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow. "If I’m not mistaken, Old Master Zhang, you seem to have some old wounds?"
Zhang Zongheng smiled bitterly. "They’re from my training in my youth. They’ve tormented me for years. I’m embarrassed that you’ve seen me like this, Young Master Chen."
Chen Xiao offered proactively, "Well, no time like the present. I can help you with those old wounds today, Old Master Zhang."
Wild joy flared in Zhang Zongheng’s eyes. "Really?"
Chen Xiao nodded. "Really." He didn’t want to remain in their debt.
"Excellent, excellent!" Zhang Zongheng exclaimed, thanking him profusely. "Then I am deeply indebted to you, Young Master Chen!"
Seeing Chen Xiao treat Lu Wushuang and Zhang Zongheng so politely while giving her the cold shoulder, Xu Yanran’s pretty face turned ashen. She couldn’t help but say sarcastically, "And here I thought some people had real skill. Turns out they’re just power-chasing sycophants!"
At her words, all eyes turned to her. Xu Yanran’s face was still pale, but her words were merciless.
"My Xu Family went through all that trouble to speak up for someone, and we don’t even get a pleasant look in return. I thought you were this tough with everyone, but I see you’ll gladly turn around and fawn over others!" she sneered. "Earlier, you were so arrogant I thought you were some kind of Martial Dao master. Turns out you just rely on others after all."
Xu Jianxiong added in a condescending tone, "Forget it, Yanran. There’s no need to stoop to his level."
Chen Xiao gave Xu Yanran an indifferent look. Her disdain and scorn didn’t faze him in the slightest. He couldn’t even be bothered to reply.
"What? Did I touch a sore spot?" Xu Yanran continued to sneer at his silence.
Chen Xiao finally spoke, his voice flat. "First, you’re the ones who owe Old Master Luo a favor. You only agreed to help because you had to. I, Chen Xiao, don’t owe you anything. Second, I already told you I don’t need your ’help.’ Third, respect is mutual. My attitude toward you depends on your attitude toward me!"
After speaking, he suddenly waved his hand. Several Silver Needles flew out, landing with precision on several of Xu Yanran’s acupoints.
Xu Yanran was stunned. She felt a warm energy spreading through her body as the discomfort gradually vanished and color returned to her face.
Zhang Zongheng’s eyes widened, and his breathing quickened. He was utterly shocked by Chen Xiao’s technique. To heal the injuries of a Martial Arts Grandmaster so casually?
Lu Wushuang’s beautiful eyes flickered with a similar shock. Junior Brother’s medical skills are becoming more and more heaven-defying...
"I’ve healed your injuries. Now, we’re even," Chen Xiao said. Without giving Xu Yanran another glance, he turned and walked out of Jianghai Gate.
As she was leaving, Lu Wushuang walked past Xu Yanran and paused. "Miss Xu, even if I hadn’t shown up today, Jiang Tiannan would have been no match for my junior brother."
"By the way..." she added, leaning in slightly, "my junior brother despises self-righteous people more than anything. I hope you’ll conduct yourself accordingly and avoid appearing before him again, lest you ruin his good mood."
With that, she followed after Chen Xiao.
Xu Yanran’s face was a mask of defiance. Lu Wushuang’s fame comes from her reputation as a business queen. In terms of martial arts, however, I am her equal. Besides, as a member of Dragon Soul, my own status isn’t low. That woman is simply too arrogant. As for Chen Xiao, a mere kept man, what right does he have to act so smug in front of me? Lu Wushuang’s words were just a deliberate attempt to boost his image.
"Forget it. There’s no need to bother with people like that," Xu Yanran muttered, shaking her head.
She had returned to Yuncheng City on a mission. If not for Xu Jianxiong needing to repay the Luo Family’s favor, she would never have crossed paths with someone like Chen Xiao. Why get angry over a kept man?
But Jiang Tiannan isn’t easy to deal with... The thought made her brows furrow tightly.
After everyone had left, Jiang Tiannan, still in the VIP room, flew into a rage. His expression was ferocious, and the room around him was completely wrecked.
"Boy, don’t think you can get away with this just by using that old coot and Lu Wushuang to intimidate me! I will definitely make you pay..."
Meanwhile, outside, Chen Xiao bid farewell to Lu Wushuang before following Zhang Zongheng and the others to the Zhang family estate. The Zhang grandfather, son, and granddaughter were ecstatic—Chen Xiao was going to treat their patriarch!
"This way, please, Young Master Chen!" Zhang Zongheng personally escorted Chen Xiao into the car.
Inside the car, after a brief conversation, they fell into silence. Zhang Yaqing and Chen Xiao sat side-by-side in the back seat, with Zhang Wudao driving and Old Master Zhang resting in the passenger seat with his eyes closed.
A coat was draped over both their laps.
Underneath it, Zhang Yaqing’s slender hand unconsciously crept onto Chen Xiao’s thigh, gradually moving upward...
Chen Xiao’s body tensed. He immediately clamped his hand down on hers. "Don’t play with fire!"
