"No rush, let's see what she's up to," Yu He said vaguely, using an electric toothbrush.
The Black Spirit Pearl was a treasure many coveted, and Qi Yuanyuan's timely appearance was just what she needed to divert attention.
After a brief chat about other matters, they hung up.
Yu He finished her morning routine, went downstairs, and ran a few laps.
Upon her return, the family of four was gathered around the dining table reading the newspaper, with even the maid, Aunt Cui, joining in.
"Miss Qi is actually the renowned physician, the Divine Doctor Wu Ming. Can we ask her to see Old Madam?" Aunt Cui asked.
Ever since Old Madam Ye had been so enraged by Yu He's cheating that she fainted last time, she had been repeatedly ill and recuperating in the hospital.
Yu He: "..."
"Qi Chen, why don't you try inviting her? It's not a solution for your grandmother to stay in the hospital constantly. The medical expenses are high, and her illness cannot be diagnosed. A divine doctor might be much more effective," Ye Jianming said, looking at Ye Qi Chen.
He had also heard that Qi Yuanyuan was currently single, and Ye Qi Chen was also single. If they happened to hit it off during their interactions, the Ye family's reputation could be restored in no time.
"I actually think my sister can see Grandma. My sister's medical skills are amazing!" Ye Zi Zheng said, unable to hide his pride.
As soon as he spoke, Cheng Li Zhu and Aunt Cui both cast him surprised glances.
It was as if their eyes were asking him, "What did you just call Yu He?"
Ye Zi Zheng paid no mind. Spotting someone entering, he turned and immediately said, "Sister, you're back! Hurry up and get ready, everyone's waiting for you to have breakfast!"
Yu He glanced at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and replied, "Alright." Da Feng Novel Network
Aunt Cui found the world even more surreal. The young master had always been so proud and refused to acknowledge Yu He as his sister, hadn't he? What was happening now? Had he suddenly changed his mind? Calling her "my sister, my sister" so affectionately.
Seeing this scene, Cheng Li Zhu felt tears welling up. Her son was finally no longer resisting his sister.
"Hmph, a single red string was all it took to buy off this proud brat," Ye Qi Chen scoffed lightly.
"You... did... not!" Ye Zi Zheng replied to him word by word.
Ye Qi Chen: "..."
He looked back at his wrist. He only wore a Rolex watch; there was no red string. When did his sister give him a gift?
...
Yu He changed into a fresh set of clothes and came down. Breakfast was already served, but no one had started. Only after she took her seat did they begin to eat.
After breakfast, Cheng Li Zhu tentatively asked, "He He, would you like to accompany me to see your grandmother later?"
After she spoke, Ye Jianming and the other two, while seemingly occupied with their own tasks, were all ears. This was the result of their discussion while Yu He was changing.
Cheng Li Zhu and Ye Zi Zheng both believed in Yu He's medical skills. Ye Jianming, having not witnessed them, remained skeptical and leaned towards seeking a divine doctor. Ye Qi Chen felt it would be too abrupt to have Yu He treat their grandmother directly, especially since he knew how much trouble Ye Zi Su had caused Yu He before.
Therefore, after considering everything, they decided it would be best for Yu He to see her grandmother first.
"I'm busy," Yu He said flatly.
Cheng Li Zhu's expression dimmed. Ye Jianming let out a cold laugh, as if to say, "See? I told you it wouldn't work, we still need to find a divine doctor."
"How about next week?" Yu He added.
Cheng Li Zhu's eyes immediately brightened.
Ye Jianming: "..."
"Sister has been nominated as a candidate for campus belle and needs to prepare for the speech competition next Friday. It won't be too late to go after that is finished," Ye Qi Chen explained.
Hearing this, Yu He looked up at Ye Qi Chen. Before she could ask how he knew, Ye Zi Zheng spoke up.
"Sister, my English is quite good. If you need help with anything, feel free to ask me."
Yu He: "..."
"Your first-grade English level isn't even good enough to teach kindergarten," Ye Qi Chen said disdainfully. He then turned to Yu He and added, "I've already contacted a British tutor to come this afternoon to give you extra lessons."
Ye Zi Zheng: "!"
Being rich is amazing, isn't it? I'll do it too when I'm rich!
Yu He: "...No need. I have to go out and won't be back for lunch."
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A new week began, and the school forum was abuzz with excitement as the results of the campus belle and handsome guy selection were released.
Lan Jiaojiao was among those who waited until midnight on Friday to check the results. When she saw that Yu He had, as expected, taken the first place on the girls' list and been nominated, she felt relieved. Her week of fake politeness and soliciting votes for Yu He had not been in vain. Pei Shiyi came in second, and she herself was ranked tenth. She looked forward to personally slapping Yu He in the face and getting revenge for the embarrassment Yu He had caused her.
The nominated candidates for campus belle and handsome guy were all frantically practicing their spoken English and presentation skills for Friday's speech competition. Those watching the drama were also checking the forum daily, assessing who had worked hard today and how much their chances of winning the campus belle or handsome guy title had increased.
Only Yu He's probability of winning the campus belle title remained at 0%, showing no progress. This was because no one had seen her practicing. Some even claimed that Yu He didn't even attend classes regularly. Consequently, those who had voted for Yu He during the preliminary selection started posting questions: "Who was it that said Yu He would turn over a new leaf?"
The person in question, Yu He, was currently in the laboratory. Ignoring all external affairs, she was solely focused on separating the Black Spirit Pearl. The liquid in the hydroceles encapsulating the Black Spirit Pearl was highly toxic. A single mistake in handling it could turn the Black Spirit Pearl into a poison rather than a treasure.
She spent ten days in the laboratory and finally managed to isolate the Black Spirit Pearl. The next step was to make medicine. She logged into Crow's account and asked "A Pig" to find some Chinese medicinal herbs. Switching back to her private account, she saw Qin Beiting's avatar in her message list. Checking the time, it was already time for his follow-up appointment, but he still hadn't contacted her. After some thought, she decided to message him proactively.
Yu He: [Are you at Tian Yu? I'll come over later for your follow-up.]
Two hours after sending the message, there was still no reply. This made Yu He feel unaccustomed. Qin Beiting used to reply to her messages very quickly...
"Knock knock."
At this moment, a knock on the door brought her back to her senses. She put away the Black Spirit Pearl, took off her gloves and protective clothing, and went to open the laboratory door. It was Lu Chenyu.
"Classmate Yu He, I hope I'm not disturbing you. I've come to pick you up to go to my house," Lu Chenyu said, revealing a row of white teeth with a smile.
"Mhmm," Yu He responded indifferently, locking the laboratory door. "Let's go."
Last week, she had promised Lu Enhua that she would visit Old Madam Lu's residence after school today. The two walked out of the experimental building shoulder to shoulder. The Lu family's driver was already waiting downstairs. Lu Chenyu gallantly opened the rear car door for Yu He. This scene was precisely what Lan Jiaojiao witnessed!
"Bitch, how dare you try to seduce Senior Lu!" She immediately took several photos with her phone and anonymously posted them on the school forum.
[Stop saying Yu He hasn't worked hard for the speech competition. Her methods are just unconventional.]
This message was like a depth charge, igniting the forum.