Chapter 300 Ye Shengges Sharp Tongue Has Improved
Suddenly being questioned, Dr. Xu was furious. He had initially thought the person was capable, but now it seemed they were just a quack. Yet, this quack dared to openly mock him.
"Hmph, ignorant. Do you think you're so great just because you've detoxified Young Master Shang halfway? A prescription that makes no sense has made you so arrogant. You won't achieve much in the future."
Ye Shenggge nodded, accepting Dr. Xu's evaluation with practiced humility.
"I'm not a doctor. I just happen to read some medical books in my spare time. But even a quack like me can tell that Young Master Shang was poisoned. How could a reputable doctor like you not see it?"
Ye Shenggge finished speaking and deliberately stared at Young Master Shang, her expression implying, "See? There's something fishy going on here."
Young Master Shang suppressed a smile. This little girl truly had a vindictive streak. However, he looked at Dr. Xu with obvious suspicion.
Dr. Xu's heart sank. This was a glaring flaw. Who knew that after surviving near-death, Young Master Shang would encounter a girl who understood poison?
"Young Master Shang, I truly didn't see it."
"Then it's your incompetence. Do you think I'll let my health be neglected and continue to use you?"
Dr. Xu was truly desperate. If it were in the past, it wouldn't matter if he wasn't used, but now it was different. His mission was far from complete, and it could cost him his life at any moment. If he were dismissed now, his career would be ruined.
"Young Master Shang, it's my fault. I'll go back and research your condition immediately. I'll definitely find a way to detoxify you. Since Miss Ye can't fully detoxify you now, why not have another assistant? Perhaps there will be unexpected discoveries."
Dr. Xu lowered his head, hiding the malice in his eyes. He couldn't wait any longer. He had to get rid of Young Master Shang immediately.
Ye Shenggge had completed her task. There was nothing more for her to get involved in, so she sat back to enjoy the show, her favorite pastime.
Shang Shaoyan remained silent, slowly sipping from his tea mug.
Dr. Xu grew increasingly impatient without a reply. Seeing Ye Shenggge's complacent demeanor, he became even more envious. If it weren't for this "yellow-haired girl," he wouldn't be in this predicament, and Young Master Shang wouldn't have known he was poisoned, slowly weakening and dying.
"Young Master Shang, considering my years of service to you, if I haven't earned merit, I've at least endured hardship. Please give me one more chance."
Shang Shaoyan put down his tea mug, his voice as calm as ever.
"Dr. Xu, this is your last chance."
Dr. Xu exhaled, his heart finally at ease. As long as he accelerated his progress, he could escape soon. His eyes darted to Ye Shenggge beside him, and a slight, fawning smile appeared on his face.
"Miss Ye, from now on, we'll need to research this together. I believe that with both of us, we can find a way to detoxify."
Ye Shenggge didn't even want to roll her eyes. Detoxification wasn't something you could just come up with. Besides, did she need a useless person to drag her down?
"Heh, I'm truly sorry, but I won't be participating in the next stage. My knowledge is shallow, and I'm too ashamed to continue."
Dr. Xu's face stiffened again. He had planned to push the blame onto this "yellow-haired girl" after Young Master Shang's death. What a damn nuisance, always ruining his plans.
"If Miss Ye is unwilling to participate because of my previous attitude, I apologize profusely. I spoke carelessly. Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
Ye Shenggge smiled and nodded.
"Dr. Xu, I wasn't angry at all, so you don't need to apologize."
Dr. Xu's smile widened, but in his heart, he scorned her, thinking she was just an unworldly and guileless young girl.
"However, Young Master Shang, I am young and have been weak since childhood. I truly don't have the energy to continue studying your condition. I'm very sorry."
Shang Shaoyan knew Ye Shenggge was doing this intentionally. But recalling the information he had, this teenage girl had suffered from heart disease since she was young and was exceptionally frail. He felt an indescribable emotion.
Dr. Xu was initially angry, blaming Ye Shenggge for not knowing her place. But seeing the rare somber expression on Young Master Shang's face, he revealed a hint of schadenfreude. He didn't actually want to research any devilish poison. Now that he didn't have to act, this girl was digging her own grave.
"Life and death are fated. I've already troubled Miss Ye enough. The rest can be left to Dr. Xu. Miss Ye, please take good care of yourself and don't make those who care about you sad."
Ye Shenggge frowned slightly. They had investigated her. Otherwise, how could they have said something like "don't make those who care about you sad"?
"Thank you, Young Master Shang. If there's nothing else, I'll be going back now."
Shang Shaoyan's heart skipped a beat as he saw the little girl's smile suddenly vanish. Had he said something wrong?
Shang Shaoyan quickly stood up. Although his leg couldn't bear much weight, he just wanted to stop the suddenly angered little girl. However, Shang Shaoyan's movements were still not as fast as Ye Shenggge's. He took two steps before the sharp pain in his foot stopped him. Seeing Dr. Xu still watching from the side, he halted his movements.
Shang Shaoyan gave Ming Hui a look and then sat back down.
Ming Hui, uncharacteristically, didn't mess up at this moment and quickly followed Ye Shenggge's footsteps.
"Miss Ye, I'll escort you back."
Ah Liang glanced at Shang Shaoyan and quickly followed Ye Shenggge as well.
"No need to trouble Secretary Ming Hui."
Ming Hui was shameless, following Ye Shenggge with a cheerful smile.
Dr. Xu clearly saw everything that had just happened. His mind raced. What was this girl's background to make Young Master Shang care so much?
Ye Shenggge actually didn't feel much. She disliked people investigating her, especially her family. They had already moved to the countryside to seek peace. She didn't want to cause trouble for her family because of her.
Ming Hui clearly sensed that Miss Ye was in a bad mood. Although he didn't understand why, it didn't hinder his excellent tradition of asking questions without shame.
"Miss Ye, are you angry?"
Ye Shenggge looked at Ming Hui, who was smiling obsequiously beside her, and glared at him unceremoniously.
"Tell your Young Master Shang that if he wants to live, he should stop causing trouble for my family. Otherwise, I'll return the two mines and absolutely refuse to detoxify him."
Ming Hui was even more confused. They had always been well-behaved and had never caused trouble for Miss Ye or her family.
"Miss Ye, may I ask what made you unhappy? As far as I know, Young Master Shang hasn't done anything to trouble your family."
Ye Shenggge was not polite, her tone a little cold.
"You investigated me, didn't you? You even investigated my family. I don't care if you knew Zi Yisheng before, but please don't direct your curiosity toward me and my family."
Ming Hui felt a little guilty. After saving Young Master Shang that day, they had conducted a detailed investigation into Miss Ye. This was unavoidable, as they needed to ensure Young Master Shang's safety. Although Miss Ye had saved Young Master Shang, they still couldn't be completely at ease, not to mention that Young Master Shang had specifically instructed them to investigate the profile of his savior.
"Miss Ye, I'm very sorry. You saved Young Master Shang at that time, but to us, you were a stranger, and we couldn't fully trust you. Although we investigated your information, we would never do anything to you or your family. Young Master Zi and Young Master Shang have no conflict, so please rest assured."
Ye Shenggge glanced at Ah Liang beside her. She didn't know the relationships between these people and could only ask Ah Liang, who knew the inside story.
Seeing Ah Liang nod, Ye Shenggge stopped caring.
"Alright, let's let this slide for now. I hope you won't inquire about us in the future. Let's live in peace, and Young Master Shang can recover quickly."
This was a blatant threat: if they didn't behave, she wouldn't detoxify him.
Ming Hui gave a wry smile. He wasn't angry; as long as things were cleared up, it would be fine. Otherwise, Young Master Shang would definitely be unhappy, and his illness would be delayed.
"Definitely, definitely. Young Master Shang was just concerned about your health today."
"Mhm."
As Ye Shenggge neared her home, she saw Bai Hui waiting outside, which made her delicate brows furrow slightly. This person was truly annoying. She didn't bother to state her purpose for pestering her. Ye Shenggge wasn't a man, and she certainly wouldn't be moved by Bai Hui's flirtatious face.
"Oh, it's her. This person is so good at putting on an act."
Ye Shenggge glanced at Ming Hui and, seeing his face full of disdain, felt a bit sorry for the eldest daughter of the Bai family. She had fallen so low that even Ming Hui looked down on her.
"You know her?"
"Heh, wouldn't you know? Yesterday, she even tried to 'accidentally' fall onto me. Fortunately, I was quick-witted and stepped back, causing her to fall to the ground. Tsk, tsk, tsk. You wouldn't believe how startled I was when I peeked over the wall and saw her twisted face."
Ye Shenggge could barely stifle her laughter. She could now understand why a secretary like Ming Hui, who wasn't exactly sharp, was kept by Young Master Shang's side. At least he could provide some amusement when things got boring.
"Do you know who she is?"
Ming Hui looked a bit confused.
"Who? Isn't she the new educated youth, Zhi Zhi?"
Ye Shenggge stopped talking. It turned out he didn't know the true identity of the eldest daughter of the Bai family. So, being disliked by Ming Hui was not an injustice.
"Yes, she's Zhi Zhi. I thought you didn't know."
Ming Hui suddenly puffed out his chest, a hint of childish pride on his face.
"There's nothing I don't know. I inquired about this woman after she wandered around our doorstep for two circles. She's the best-looking among the educated youths and has the best conditions. She immediately overshadowed Gao Jiaojiao, who was previously the richest."
Only then did Ye Shenggge realize that Ming Hui was definitely the ultimate gossip of this era, capable of teaming up with the women in her household.
Bai Hui also saw Ye Shenggge. Her face, which had been impatient from waiting, immediately broke into a smile, and she walked towards Ye Shenggge.
"Is she here for you?"
Ye Shenggge didn't answer Ming Hui. Ah Liang, beside her, spoke up.
"Do you want to teach her a lesson?"
Ye Shenggge shook her head. Even if she didn't understand the schemes in the centers of power, she believed that someone raised in the environment of power would not pester her for no reason. Even if Ah Liang beat her up, she wouldn't easily give up her true objective.
"No need. Let her be. We'll just watch the show."
Ming Hui, standing beside them, didn't know the situation but didn't interject at this moment.
"Shenggge, you're back. Where did you go? I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Ye Shenggge crossed her arms and looked at Bai Hui's performance with a blank expression.
"Why aren't you talking, Shenggge? Do you also have important things to do?"
Ye Shenggge smiled, her patience gone.
"Comrade, who are you to me? When did it become your turn to manage me? Do I need to report where I've been to you?"
Bai Hui had already developed a thick skin. Such words were mere tickles to her.
"Shenggge, are you angry with me? I'm just concerned about you. I was afraid you'd be in danger if you went out when you're not feeling well."
"Heh, I really have to thank you for your concern. But I'm not close to you, not at all. And I don't want to be. So please stay away from me in the future."
Ming Hui was relieved that he hadn't truly angered Miss Ye. Seeing her confrontational style, he never expected someone who looked as gentle as Young Master Shang to be so unapproachable.
Bai Hui seemed to be struck by Ye Shenggge's words, and tears flowed down her face like water.
Of the three present, only Ming Hui was startled by Bai Hui's tears, and he hid behind Ye Shenggge. The other two continued to walk forward as if they hadn't seen anything.
Bai Hui took out a handkerchief and elegantly wiped her tears. She then followed them and even reached out to grab Ye Shenggge.
Ye Shenggge was now very vigilant. The moment she felt someone approach, she would go on the offensive. Before Ah Liang could act, she flung away Bai Hui's outstretched hand, her face showing a rare fierce expression.
Fortunately, Ah Liang hadn't had time to make a move, or he would have injured the person. This would have given Bai Hui, a woman full of ulterior motives, an opportunity to cling to them.
"What are you doing? What do you want? I've already told you that we're not close, and you're really annoying. Aren't there enough Zhi Zhis for you to pester? Should I find all the girls in the village to keep you company?"
Bai Hui had already fallen backward along with Ye Shenggge's pull. Her eyes were teary, and anyone who didn't know the truth would think she had been bullied.
"I C, you're doing this again. Were you born with weak bones? How can you fall down anytime? This isn't right. You should fall towards a man who's interested in you. That way, you can gain sympathy and find someone you can conquer. Using this trick on Miss Ye is useless."
Ming Hui's words made Ye Shenggge burst out laughing. The anger she had felt moments ago had vanished. This was a serious lecture from a man to a frivolous Bai Hui, and it made a lot of sense.
This was the first time Bai Hui had been insulted by a man like this. Her face was burning with shame. She got up from the ground, not forgetting to pat the dust off herself, but the tears and feigned weakness were gone from her face, replaced by a sinister ferocity.
"Speak carefully, lest you 'accidentally' die at some point."
Ming Hui was clearly stunned, startled by Bai Hui's sudden change in demeanor and the ferocity in her eyes.
"What? No more pretending? You can threaten lives now?"
Ye Shenggge raised an eyebrow, looking at Bai Hui. She wanted to see what Bai Hui would do once she stopped pretending.
Bai Hui sneered and looked at Ye Shenggge with icy eyes.
Ye Shenggge nodded with satisfaction. This was more like it. This was befitting the eldest daughter of the Bai family, exuding an air of authority, far more so than herself.
Ah Liang subtly moved closer to Ye Shenggge. These people were devoid of humanity. She didn't want her precious Zi Shao to be accidentally harmed.