Layer Susu

Chapter 244: Xia Minglan is Rejected


244  Chapter 244: Xia Minglan is Rejected


Zhou Zizhuo spoke politely and distantly, "Miss Xia."


Xia Minglan snapped back to reality.


She muttered to herself, "Was that just... Su Ruanruan?"


"What?" Zhou Zizhuo frowned.


Xia Minglan realized her mistake—


She must have seen wrong. Su Ruanruan could never reach someone of Doctor Zhou's stature.


She said in a rather breezy tone, "Doctor Zhou, long time no see! How about a cup of coffee together?"


Yet Zhou Zizhuo checked the time and replied, "How unfortunate! A group of my juniors is waiting for me."


He offered an apologetic smile and turned to leave.


Xia Minglan couldn't believe he would dismiss her like that and promptly followed him.


"Doctor Zhou, I need a serious favor." She pleaded earnestly, "There's a patient in critical condition, and only Doctor Zhou can perform the surgery."


Zhou Zizhuo stopped walking, giving a faint smile, "Sorry! I'm here in Jiang City to tend my teacher's grave, and I don't have any other plans."


Xia Minglan was not ready to take no for an answer, pressing her lips together as she gently prodded, "Is Doctor Zhou really going to refuse to save a life?"


Zhou Zizhuo's patience was wearing thin.


He had only had a casual acquaintance with this Miss Xia, and his occasional gentlemanly gestures may have led her to some misunderstandings.


She thought he, Zhou Zizhuo, had a certain regard for her.


Ridiculous!


Zhou Zizhuo retorted, "Miss Xia, have you exhausted all your schemes for the sake of saving lives and helping the injured?"


Xia Minglan felt embarrassed.


Zhou Zizhuo no longer paid heed to her and walked away.


Xia Minglan stood there, rebuffed for the first time.


She thought of her relationship with Bao Ziqi, and the grand claims she had made within the Bao Family.


Junior sister!


Right, what Mu Jiu said wasn't without reason!


Just get Zhou Zizhuo's junior sister over for "tea," and the surgery will surely be secured!


With this plan in mind, Xia Minglan immediately called Mu Jiu to discuss it.


Mu Jiu was about to explode with anger.


He had thought this woman had some abilities.


It turned out she was useless.


He was about to hang up when Xia Minglan revealed a tidbit, "The Gu Family's annual meeting, Zhou Zizhuo's junior sister will be there as well."


Mu Jiu hung up the phone, a sinister look flashing across his eyes.


That's it!


Catch Zhou's precious junior sister, then have Qin Chao and the others scare her a bit.


When she's terrified out of her wits, what would she refuse to do?


Mu Jiu was brimming with confidence.


Zhou Susu was beside him, feeding him grapes, and said, "The only thing Ninth Master doesn't excel at is anything other than petty thievery."


"What do you know!" Mu Jiu huffed coldly, "It's just a temporary expedient."


He lounged on the sofa and thought for a moment, "Prepare my evening attire for tomorrow."


Zhou Susu offered, "I'll pick something out for Ninth Master."


But Mu Jiu stopped her, "Wait! Ruanruan will probably be there, pick something youthful, not like an old man."


Zhou Susu was furious.


Ruanruan, always Ruanruan!


Just a while ago he said his mother's illness was urgent, but he still had Su Ruanruan on his mind.


Zhou Susu complained bitterly, "She's been with so many men, and Ninth Master still pines for her!"


A slap came flying from Mu Jiu.


Zhou Susu was stunned by the hit.


Mu Jiu warned, "Speak any more, and I'll make you spit out teeth!"


Zhou Susu covered her face, crying, and ran off.


Mu Jiu couldn't be bothered with her.


He took out a cigarette and lay back on the sofa to smoke.


One moment he thought about how to capture Zhou's junior sister, the next he pondered how to speak with Su Ruanruan.


As for those things between Su Ruanruan and Gu Ze, he didn't believe them.


Bao Jingyan, that pretty boy, guarding the gate like a dog!


What should he say?


Ruanruan… it's been a long time?


The more Mu Jiu thought, the more anxious he grew…


In the end, he decided: First, he'd capture that woman, then he'd have a good and proper reunion with Ruanruan.