The next morning, as Shen Qingqing went downstairs, she sensed something was amiss.
Quite a few people had already gathered downstairs, all seated around tables, chatting in small groups. But as soon as they saw Shen Qingqing, their voices gradually died down, their gazes falling on her intermittently.
She remained unfazed. Let them look if they wanted; as long as they didn't bother her, she didn't care.
Seeing her composed demeanor, like a detached master, untainted by worldly dust, everyone became more cautious. Their impression of her was no longer that of a woman who had acted recklessly yesterday, relying on Fu Jingshu.
Especially last night. The corridor seemed empty, but everyone was actually hiding in their rooms, eavesdropping on the commotion in the hallway.
They didn't know what tricks this woman had played to make someone impotent...
The men couldn't help but subtly adjust their legs, a strange chill inexplicably spreading through their nether regions.
This woman was not to be trifled with!
The old man and King came down last. Seeing the scene, they exchanged a glance. Both of them had heard the commotion last night.
For men, nothing was more brutal than this.
The old man sidled up and asked, "Girl, what medicine did you use? Is it temporary, or will he be unable to perform from now on?"
King was also a bit curious.
"It depends," Shen Qingqing said as she poured milk. After yesterday's juice incident, she no longer trusted others to prepare her food. "If I'm in a good mood, it's just short-acting."
If she were in a bad mood... then he could indeed be rendered permanently unable to perform.
The old man heartily agreed, "Exactly. Whether he can perform or not is entirely up to you. He needs to be taught a lesson for being so arrogant."
King's mouth twitched. "Isn't it better to just kill him directly..."
For a man, being unable to perform would be worse than death.
Shen Qingqing glanced at him. "What, you pity him?"
King wouldn't dare say yes. He was also afraid of this trick. Although he also knew how to make poisons, his expertise lay elsewhere. In this area, he was far behind his junior apprentice and the old man.
"No, he deserves it!"
He changed his tune without hesitation.
Shen Qingqing smiled with great satisfaction. "Don't worry, it will only make him behave for a while. It won't cause him any real harm."
After all, they were on Z's territory now, and she couldn't cause too much trouble.
King emphasized, "Don't misunderstand me. I'm not trying to plead for him. It's just that as fellow men, I... you understand, but that doesn't mean I'm on his side. If he dared to speak disrespectfully to you, he deserved to be taught a lesson!"
"Go out."
At some point, Fu Jingshu appeared, holding a tray with breakfast and milk. He shoved it all into King's hands and directly ushered him out.
As for the old man, he didn't need to be told. The old man was observant and leisurely strolled out on his own.
Just as everyone was eating breakfast, Eisen returned, dejected, exuding a palpable aura of gloom. When he saw Shen Qingqing eating breakfast with a satisfied and contented smile on her face, he became furious.
He strode angrily towards Shen Qingqing. "What exactly did you do to me?!"
Everyone's gaze turned towards him, but Shen Qingqing completely ignored him.
Eisen, his anger reaching a boiling point, yanked the tablecloth off the table. All the food clattered to the floor with the cloth!
The tableware shattered, food was strewn everywhere, and the place was a mess.
Eisen felt a surge of relief. "You wicked woman, you dislocated my brother's wrist and poisoned me. I still..."
He found it difficult to say, his face flushing red.
Shen Qingqing glanced at him, her eyes growing colder. "Have you forgotten the lesson you learned yesterday? It seems you don't want to recover."
"It really was you!" Eisen had only suspected before, but hearing this sentence finally confirmed it.
"I don't know what you're talking about," Shen Qingqing refused to be foolish enough to admit anything. Her breakfast was incomplete, and her mood was extremely foul. "However, I warn you, if you behave yourself, you'll recover after some time. Otherwise..."
She stood up, her gaze sweeping over a certain unmentionable area, a chilling glint flashing in her eyes.
"You'll never get better."
Eisen jumped up in anger. "You're threatening me! You clearly poisoned me, and you dare to threaten me back? You've gone too far! I'm calling the police right now and sending you to jail!"
"Do you have the ability?"
Shen Qingqing glanced at him dismissively.
If he had returned from the hospital with evidence, he would have already called the police. He wouldn't be here raging impotently.
Moreover, the poison was undetectable.
At least in Country H, besides her, only the old man could detect it and develop an antidote. But alas, the old man would never help him.
Eisen was so angry his stomach ached, but he couldn't do anything to her. Just then, footsteps sounded from the doorway.
A tall, sunny young man walked in. Though called a youth, judging by his physique and height, he was at least an adult man, but he had a baby face.
His eyes were large and round, his eye sockets deep, his nose prominent, and his lips thin. His mouth was pursed, and there were two shallow dimples on his cheeks.
He appeared to be a sunny and cheerful young man.
As soon as Eisen saw him, he felt as if he had found a savior. Without a word, he rushed over. "Pei Ji, you have to help me! Someone is bullying me!"
Everyone watched, their mouths twitching.
Seeing his aggrieved expression, he looked just like a child complaining to his parents after being wronged.
Where was the arrogant young master from yesterday who demanded others kneel and apologize? How could he change his tune so quickly!
However, soon everyone turned their attention to the baby-faced youth, and they all stood up, some nodding, and those with higher status directly greeting him.
"Little Prince Pei Ji, long time no see."
Walton Pei Ji nodded slightly. "Elder Wu, long time no see. My father has been mentioning you often and said he wants to play chess with you next time."
Elder Wu stroked his beard and chuckled, "That would be a pleasure, a pleasure."
Pei Ji then turned to Eisen, a hint of helplessness in his tone. "What's wrong with you? Who's been bullying you again?"
His friend was usually overbearing in public, but in front of him, he acted like a younger sibling.
He would seek him out if he was bullied, and he would seek him out if he received praise.
He was the youngest at home, yet he had to bear so much responsibility!
With his backer arriving, Eisen's posture straightened. "It's that woman. Her friend splashed red wine on me yesterday, so I asked for an apology. Then this woman showed up and attacked me, injuring my arm. It still hurts..."
"Then last night she drugged me. I was so embarrassed!"
He complained pitifully. A man over six feet tall, under everyone's gaze, felt no shame.
Pei Ji followed his gaze and saw Shen Qingqing's face. A look of astonishment flickered in his eyes.
"It's her who bullied you?"
He still found it a little hard to believe. Such a beautiful woman looked so fragile, not like someone who could bully this little tyrant.
Little tyrant Eisen pouted, his anger flaring. "It's her! She drugged me, Pei Ji. You have to kick her out and get revenge for me. Don't ever let her come to Country H again!"