Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Qian perceived that Mrs. Li was definitely not, as she claimed, hastily arranging a doctor for the elderly man due to travel plans; in fact, Mrs. Li wasn’t there for tourism at all.

Who wears a lab coat for a family vacation and stays in the laboratory? It’s evident she was rushing a project; otherwise, why choose to meet Qian at her workplace rather than in a more formal setting elsewhere? And looking back to yesterday, Qian was called over late in the evening because clearly, Mrs. Li was busy with work during the day.

Qian rarely involves herself in the affairs of her patients’ families, but Mrs. Li’s attitude hinted at something unusual lurking beneath the surface. Qian doesn’t like being kept in the dark or being used as a pawn, so while she seemed to agree with Mrs. Li, she was secretly investigating.

For investigating business circle secrets, consulting Zheng Xu or her big brother was the easiest solution.

"Can you figure this out in a day?" Qian asked.

Zheng Xu revealed a rather odd expression after hearing this.

"You need to tell me first, why are you investigating this?"

"Work necessity——or why, is this difficult for you?" Qian had never seen Zheng Xu with such a strange expression before.

"No difficulty, there’s no need to investigate. I can tell you right now. The Li couple is exceedingly respectful to elders, known for their filial piety. Their relationship is quite good. Mrs. Li is an authority in domestic biopharmaceuticals, while Mr. Li focuses on business management, making them a scholarly business family, with a respectful marital relationship. The Li family has two sons but no inheritance disputes; both sons are studying abroad currently, and inheritance has been predetermined: the eldest inherits the family business, while the younger gets shares, with no contention regarding inheritance rights."

Huh...?!

How does Zheng Xu know all these details for certain?

"You don’t have any connections with the Li family, do you?"

Zheng Xu shrugged, "Mrs. Li’s original name is Wang Zijin, my mother is Wang Zipei. What relationship do we have?"

So, Mrs. Li is Zheng Xu’s aunt?!

Qian widened her eyes in surprise, what a coincidence!

Which means she asked about investigating someone’s aunt right in front of that person’s nephew?!

"No wonder... I wondered why Xiaoqiang had a peculiar expression upon seeing Mrs. Li yesterday, turns out..."

Zheng Xu’s aunt is Mrs. Li, then years ago Yu Minglang must have met her, and Xiaoqiang, having an excellent memory, should remember her upon seeing her.

If it hadn’t been for encountering Balan yesterday, Yu Minglang might have told Qian about this incident, but coming across an old acquaintance stirred mixed emotions, so he withheld these details from Qian.

"Chen Xiaoqian, why did you suddenly think to inquire about my Aunt’s family?"

Since they were Zheng Xu’s relatives, Qian decided not to hide anything and explained her confusion to Zheng Xu.

"...That’s the situation. I find it quite strange why your Aunt didn’t tell the truth but chose to lie indirectly. I feared there might be complexities regarding their inheritance issues, pulling me in as a pawn, so I asked you to check."

With no concealment between Qian and Zheng Xu, the entire sequence of events was revealed.

Zheng Xu, upon hearing, displayed a serious demeanor, contrasted by his panda-eyed look, appearing somewhat comical.

"Let me be candid with you, the matter is quite complicated. It relates to safety concerns, from my personal perspective I hope you can cure the old man, and that’s what I wanted to discuss with you today."

"What?"

Qian, hearing the gravity of the situation, put down her coffee cup and sat upright.

A simple hypochondria issue escalated into severe problems?

"My aunt is nearly 60 this year, and my two cousins only just started college, all because she devoted herself to research, marrying and having children late. Her acquaintance with my uncle stems from my aunt’s father being her mentor, who was quite remarkable in conducting research abroad before returning. You see his remarkable stature now, back then he was a significant presence."

"So, your aunt and the elderly man are not only father-in-law and daughter-in-law, but also mentor and disciple?" Qian hadn’t seen this additional layer.

"Yes."

"How does this relate to safety issues? Why do you wish me to treat the elderly man?"

Money is indeed hard to earn; thinking it was a profitable opportunity, unexpectedly she was involved in such a significant matter!

The relationship between Qian and Zheng Xu is extraordinary, not spouses or lovers, but their alliance is much stronger than mere friendship. Over the years, influenced by Qian, Zheng Xu avoided his past path, yet thrived in success.

Qian regards Zheng Xu as family, often turning to him for matters.

Due to mutual familiarity, Zheng Xu shares unreservedly, not withholding confidential matters from Qian.

"This matter is somewhat related to me, hence why I know a bit. My aunt and the elderly man aren’t engaged in family feuds as one might think. The elderly man is holding onto something from the biological field, I can’t precisely describe it, but it’s something beneficial to the nation if used properly, yet if modified casually... you understand, things that save lives can also harm."

Qian grasped quickly, "Is there an external force aiming to seize it?"

Zheng Xu nodded, "My involvement is also linked to this. My father’s intent is to have my aunt submit the item, but he isn’t in a position to take direct action, so he sent me to test the waters. According to my investigation, my aunt and uncle wish to submit the item, because holding onto it is precarious. Submitting it can exchange for preferential policies and eternal fame, yet the issue lies with the elderly man."

"What is the elderly man’s stance?"

"Acts erratically, not cooperating; when mentioned, he becomes uneasy, today claiming cancer, tomorrow facing death, avoiding submission. That item embodies a lifetime’s effort of my aunt, the elderly man, and other researchers. The elderly man kept secrets about it, with unclear intentions for its use. Initially, my aunt worried about intentional delay and fraud from the elderly man, hence seeking numerous doctors. The elderly man indeed was ill—Chen Xiaoqian, he is unwell, isn’t he?"

"He is, my diagnosis was accurate."

This situation compounds misery; the elderly man genuinely fell ill, while the aunt urgently seeks to submit the item within a timeline, yet the elderly man firmly holds back, thus leading to financially persuading Qian.

"Originally, I intended you to examine the elderly man, yet my aunt and her associates reached you first. It’s indeed fortuitous."

Zheng Xu’s visit, partly representing his father’s stance, also intended requesting Qian, little knowing by coincidence she already engaged through the Shi Family’s recommendation.