Chapter 684: The Thin Veil Between a Woman Pursuing a Man
Yang Cheng gave Kong Lingwen a look, signaling her to bring over the pink diamond necklace.
Kong Lingwen smiled and quickly went over to retrieve the briefcase. This quality of pink diamond necklace is indeed rare, surely worth tens of millions.
Gong Jian smiled gently and said, "Doctor, I won’t take up more of your time. Please go and treat the other patients now."
He’s such a reasonable person, making Yang Cheng feel a sense of sympathy.
Clearly in a high position and with such a good temper, how did he end up with Madam Gong, an unreasonable shrew?
Yang Cheng nodded and turned to enter the previous ward, continuing to perform acupuncture for the patient.
Now, Madam Gong was crying even more sadly. The pink diamond necklace was not only expensive but also extremely rare in quality. Missing this one might mean never finding such a good one again.
"Alright, stop crying. I’ll buy you another one."
Gong Jian gently comforted her, pulling her into Young Master Gong’s ward.
Once everyone had left, the patient’s family members began to speak.
"I’ve long heard that Patriarch Gong is humble, gentle, and very kind. Seeing him today confirms this."
"Since Patriarch Gong took over the Gong Family, the business has grown bigger and bigger. Not only is he capable, but his character is exemplary."
The speaker gave a thumbs up, and everyone echoed in agreement, all admiring Gong Jian.
At this moment, Yang Cheng was intently focused on treating people. He was only responsible for detoxifying, while medical staff cleaned the wounds on the side, and the family members applied ointment to the patients, speeding up the process considerably.
At this rate, all patients can be cured by tomorrow, and once free, he can deal with Cao Ruibin, the scoundrel.
Soon, the sky grew dim. Yang Cheng had been working so long that his True Qi was depleted, and he felt fatigued.
He first checked on the other patients, confirming there was no immediate danger, before speaking, "We’ll stop here for today. I’ll come earlier tomorrow. I hope the patient’s families will be at the hospital, or they’ll have to wait their turn if they miss treatment."
Everyone nodded repeatedly. They wouldn’t dare leave and were surely going to stay in the ward.
Just as Yang Cheng was about to leave, Tao Qianqian ran over, blushing and said, "Brother Chen, thank you for helping my cousin. Let me treat you to a meal."
To be honest, this young girl is quite pretty, playful and lively. Just seeing her face lifts your mood, but noticing Kong Lingwen’s deadly stare beside her, he dared not agree.
"Sister, it’s just a meal, you wouldn’t mind, right?"
Tao Qianqian spoke in a mischievous tone, her big, watery eyes looking at Kong Lingwen.
"Sorry, I do mind. Tonight, my boyfriend is accompanying me. We’re leaving now."
With that, Kong Lingwen quickly led Yang Cheng out of the hospital, not giving Tao Qianqian a chance to speak further.
"Hey? Brother Chen!"
Tao Qianqian called out, watching their disappearing figures, her eyes full of desolation.
She returned to the ward dejectedly, and Wang Rui asked, "What’s wrong? Did he reject you?"
"He didn’t even finish speaking, and his girlfriend rejected him for him."
Tao Qianqian was very disappointed; she didn’t intend to do anything, just wanted to spend some time alone with Yang Cheng.
"I see he has a good relationship with his girlfriend. Maybe you should give up, lest angering his girlfriend, which would blow up and affect both yours and your uncle’s reputations."
Wang Rui advised somewhat helplessly.
"But I really like him. When I fell from the building, he rushed over and caught me, and my heart was pounding with excitement. I’ve set my sights on this man ever since."
"Even knowing he has a girlfriend, I still want to see him often, or..."
Tao Qianqian blushed as she spoke.
"You little girl, you’re not thinking of sleeping with him, are you?"
Wang Rui asked with a gossipy expression.
"Cousin! Don’t say it so bluntly!"
Tao Qianqian pouted, her cheeks as red as ripe apples.
"Nothing to be embarrassed about. Since he has a girlfriend, you could have a one-night stand. It’s normal abroad."
Wang Rui grew up abroad, having seen too many such things, finding it not strange at all.
But she thought her young cousin had no concept of amorous affairs.
"Is that really possible? Wouldn’t he dislike me hanging around?"
Tao Qianqian was a bit anxious, worried Yang Cheng would be annoyed with her and avoid seeing her.
Wang Rui showed a faint smile of helplessness, "Qianqian, you’re such a naïve little girl. Haven’t you heard that saying? Between men and women, only a thin layer of gauze separates them. More so, you’re so pretty and cute, even if he didn’t like you, he couldn’t hate this face!"
"Plus, men seldom refuse beautiful women who present themselves. Just take the initiative, and he’ll surely be unable to resist."
"Then what should I do! I’ve never pursued anyone before."
Tao Qianqian had no relationship experience. All she knew was her liking for Yang Cheng, even if they couldn’t be together, being his woman would be happiness enough.
"First, you should..."
Wang Rui leaned close to her ear, and the two began whispering.
"What? Will that really work?"
Tao Qianqian furrowed her brows, somewhat skeptical of the plan’s feasibility.
Wang Rui confidently smiled, "Trust me, with my understanding of men, he’ll absolutely fall at your feet in no time."
"Sis, I trust you!"
Tao Qianqian nodded, quickly proceeding according to Wang Rui’s plan.
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Meanwhile, at the Kong Family Villa.
Yang Cheng entered, seeing the table already laden with dishes, including braised turtle, meat and sheep stew with Cistanche, and a large pot of oyster and pig kidney soup.
Seeing this table full of kidney-fortifying foods, Yang Cheng’s eyes widened, involuntarily glancing at Kong Jingshan.
"Uncle Kong, are you implying I’m weak?"
"Certainly not! You’ve worked hard today, eat more to replenish your body."
Kong Jingshan gave an awkward smile.
Now that his daughter’s orientation has reverted, he’s quite satisfied with Yang Cheng as a son-in-law. So he hopes that even if they don’t marry, it’d be best to quickly conceive and bear a child as heir to the Kong Family.
"Dad! What are you doing!"
Kong Lingwen also blushed seeing the table full of dishes, not just out of embarrassment, but genuinely feeling a bit overheated.
Her dad had no idea; even without eating these, Yang Cheng was tough to handle, and if he did eat them, the bed might collapse tonight from his vigor.
"Lin Wen, you don’t understand. Men need to supplement to produce healthier children."
Kong Jingshan accidentally let slip his true intentions.
"Children?"
Yang Cheng and Kong Lingwen spoke in unison, looking at him in surprise.