Face? Screw your damned face.
But Shen Xi knew they had the numbers, and she couldn't rush things now. She had to remain steady.
She slowly turned, walked to the table, picked up the cup she had just used, and personally poured a full glass of white wine.
"I work at Ankang Hospital. If anyone needs anything, you can find me there.
I have pressing matters today, so I won't be able to accompany you all individually. I'll toast everyone with this one drink."
With that, she lifted the cup and drained it in one go. The people at the table were taken aback by Shen Xi's actions, momentarily stunned into silence, unsure how to proceed.
Shen Xi turned and walked towards the exit.
But Su Chengyu, standing behind her, reached out and blocked her path.
Shen Xi glared at him, her eyes blazing, "Mr. Su, what exactly do you want?"
"Is this how you treat them? Are you looking down on my friends?" Su Chengyu's gaze held a hint of anger.
"No. I already said I have an urgent matter," Shen Xi thought of exactly what he said, but her answer was still a denial.
She didn't know what had happened to Shuoshuo. She just wanted to leave quickly, not wanting to be entangled with him for another moment.
At this moment, Lu Yushan, holding a wine glass, walked over with a smile, "Dr. Shen, you are currently treating my grandmother. I'd like to toast you. You won't refuse, will you?"
As she spoke, she poured a glass of wine for Shen Xi and handed it to her.
Shen Xi turned her gaze to Lu Yushan, a slight smile curving her lips. She didn't take the glass.
*Your grandmother? She hasn't even married into the Qin family yet, and she's already acting like the young mistress of the Qin family? Some people truly have thicker skin than a pig's.*
"Treating illness and saving lives is my duty. Besides, I get paid for it."
The implication was clear: what does this have to do with you? I won't drink your wine.
Hearing this, a cold glint appeared in Lu Yushan's eyes. Recalling how Shen Xi had suppressed her twice before, she instantly lost control of her emotions.
Raising her hand, she splashed the wine in her glass towards Shen Xi's face.
"Shen Xi, what makes you so proud? How dare you be so arrogant and rude in front of me? Once, twice, you think you can get away with it."
Shen Xi reacted quickly, ducking and spinning. The wine flew over her head and landed precisely on Su Chengyu, who was behind her.
Amidst the gasps of the crowd, Shen Xi’s hand flicked out, and a silver needle was embedded in the back of Lu Yushan's right hand.
"Ah!" With a loud cry, Lu Yushan's right hand trembled uncontrollably, and the wine glass clattered to the floor.
"This is my pride," Shen Xi said with a light smile. "Lu Yushan, I advise you to provoke me less, or you will face greater punishment."
Everyone present was awestruck by Shen Xi's demeanor, and they all rose from their chairs, unsure of what to do.
Only Liu Ying remained somewhat calm and hurried over to help Lu Yushan.
"Yushan, are you alright?"
"It hurts! It hurts!" Lu Yushan cried out in pain, tears welling up in her eyes.
Shen Xi glanced at her disdainfully and, just as she turned to leave, was once again blocked by an enraged Su Chengyu.
"Quick, take the silver needle out of her hand."
"What? Feeling protective? What is your relationship with her? If you're going to defend her like this, aren't you afraid Qin Siye will find out?" Shen Xi stared at him with piercing eyes, not backing down at all.
"You—" Su Chengyu was so taken aback by her retort that he was momentarily speechless.
Seeing his silence, Shen Xi's anger intensified. "Get out of my way. A good dog doesn't block the path!"
Just as she was about to step forward, her arm was grabbed by Su Chengyu again. Shen Xi felt a wave of nausea. As she prepared to lash out with a silver needle, the room door was suddenly pushed open.
Qin Siye stood in the doorway, his expression stern, his tall and imposing figure like a god descending.
"Cousin! You..." Su Chengyu turned, but before he could finish speaking, Qin Siye kicked him to the ground.
As Su Chengyu looked up from the ground, his face contorted in pain, he saw Shen Xi being shielded behind Qin Siye.
Qin Siye's icy gaze swept over everyone, "What is all this? Are you bullying people because you have the numbers?"