Chapter 344: 344: The old lady’s purpose, Jiang Fuxi’s details (One more update

The person under the canopy looked up, “Uncle is waiting for his girlfriend.”

The girl timidly said, “We are closing soon, my dad says we need to turn off the outside lights.” She stretched out her tender fingers, pointing across the street, “You should squat at that coffee shop over there, it’s still open.”

After speaking, the girl stuffed an orange into his hand.

Holding the orange, he looked at the coffee shop across the street, his eyes lit up, “The person Uncle is waiting for has come.”

The girl glanced over, then ran back home.

Jiang Wei’er walked over from across the street, her eyes red and swollen, “Xue Bingxue, were you following me?”

“No,” he wasn’t very good at lying, he blushed and awkwardly concocted a pathetic excuse, “I was just passing by.”

She didn’t expose him, “Let’s take a break for a while.”

Xue Bingxue, without a second thought and feeling both anxious and panicked, blurted out, “No, I don’t want us to break up!”

Jiang Wei’er remained calm, it wasn’t a decision made on impulse, she had contemplated deeply, “I still blame you, and I blame myself too. Even if we don’t break up, there will always be grievances.” Her voice was very low, tired and helpless, “Bingxue, give me some time.”

He followed her with his gaze intensely, “How long will it be?”

She thought for a long, long time.

“When I am better, I will come find you.”

For now, she couldn’t just shake off the emotional baggage, she couldn’t make peace with herself.

He agreed, “Okay.”

The lights outside the fruit store went out, and the pedestrians had all dispersed.

She walked ahead, and he followed behind.

Without looking back, she said, “Don’t show up in front of me for a while, I’ll hit you.”

Xue Bingxue watched her shadow on the ground, “Then hit me.”

She paused her steps, turned around, and kicked him. Unable to hold back, she cursed, “Xue Bingxue, you jerk!” She stopped walking and squatted down on the ground, crying.

“Yes, I am a jerk.” Xue Bingxue squatted beside her, brushing off the debris that had fallen on her head, “It’s all this jerk’s fault. Blame me, don’t blame yourself.”

How could she not blame herself?

She had fallen for this jerk, hadn’t she?

It was nearly ten o’clock when Guang Ping came out of the store.

“Brother Xiao.”

Xiao Linsu turned around.

Guang Ping asked, “Are we closing up? It’s quite late.”

He shook his head, standing at the gate of the courtyard, “Don’t close tonight, let the lights stay on.”

Guang Ping wanted to ask why but then remembered the guest on the second floor, “Is that Miss Jiang a former friend of yours?”

“She’s someone I deeply loved.”

When he said this, there were tears in his eyes.

On Sunday, Jiang Zhi went to the hospital, Zhou Xufang was at home.

She contacted several popsicle wholesalers, inquiring about prices, planning to sell popsicles from a stall once it got warmer.

The computer that was off started up, and SpongeBob popped up.

With a ‘beep’, Zhou Xufang sat in front of the computer, since Jiang Zhi wasn’t home, the desk was surrounded by milk cans, all secretly drunk by her.

Wen Baiyang sent a message, “I’ve sent you Jiang Fuxi’s information.”

Then, from the printer connected to the computer, a document emerged. Zhou Xufang tossed a pink cotton candy into her mouth and picked up the document, carefully reading it, “Is this all?”

Wen Baiyang’s softened voice came through the software, “Yes, that’s all. I’ve consulted many insiders, but only found this much.”

Jiang Fuxi was apprenticed to a famous teacher at nine, became famous with a painting at fifteen, and held a personal exhibition at eighteen. Her works weren’t many, but each sold at a high price, and her entire background was flawless.

Not much was found about her mother, Jiang Weining. She developed postpartum depression after giving birth to Jiang Fuxi and underwent eight years of antidepressant treatment before ultimately committing suicide.

As for the father of Jiang Fuxi, only two words: unknown.

“If it’s not all clear and straightforward,” Zhou Xufang guessed, “then someone must have intentionally wiped it clean.” She popped another candy into her mouth and chewed.

Wen Baiyang, “Does the Jiang family not know either?”

“Jiang Zhi asked Jiang Wei’er, but this matter is a taboo in the Jiang family, she also doesn’t know much, it seems the man comes from a bad background, and he and Jiang Fuxi’s mother were privately involved; Old Lady Jiang opposed them strongly.”

That Old Lady, really liked to meddle in love affairs.

Wen Baiyang didn’t press the issue further, she had other important matters, “Xu Fang, there’s a runner task, will you take it?”

It had been a long time since the two of them had been on a task.

Zhou Xufang felt they couldn’t keep living idly, “What’s the content of the task?”

“Picking up a person.”

Zhou Xufang immediately guessed, “Smuggling?”

“Yes, the client is offering a high price, just ensure the person arrives safely.”

Smugglers, if they weren’t out of money, they had special identities that prevented them from passing border checks normally.

Zhou Xufang asked, “How much?”

“Seven figures.”

He was dealing with no ordinary person.

Zhou Xufang skimmed through the task information sent by Wen Baiyang, thought for ten seconds, “Take it.”

The Fifth Renmin Hospital.

Most of Jiang Zhi’s medical reports had already been delivered to Qin Shiyu.

Xu Jiuru was anxious, “How is it?”

Qin Shiyu put down the report, “Old Madam, the young master’s condition is improving.”

Jiang Zhi’s eyelids slightly lifted.

Xu Jiuru sighed in relief, “That’s good, that’s good.”

“Do I still need to take medicine?” Jiang Zhi asked.

Qin Shiyu spoke calmly and steadily, “The medicinal residues Old Madam provided were tested in the lab. They contain a chronic medicine that can cause organ failure. Because the doses are appropriate and supplemented with Poria and Du Zhong to suppress complications, ordinary medical instruments won’t detect it. But if taken long term, it can be life-threatening.” After explaining, he looked at Jiang Zhi, “Mr. Jiang, you must have been taking these medicines for a long time. It has damaged your foundation and caused chronic illness, leading to significant losses in kidney and lung function. You still need long-term follow-up treatment.”

It sounded quite plausible.

Jiang Zhi responded with two words, “Prescribe medicine.”

Qin Shiyu nodded and typed a prescription into the computer.

Jiang Zhi stood up, “Grandmother, I have one more test to do, I’ll go now.”

“Okay.”

He left the room, closing the door behind him. As he walked toward the hematology department, he made a phone call and instructed in a concise manner, “Keep an eye on it.”

Vice President Sun replied, “Rest assured.”

Qin Shiyu had left the hospital for several months now, and the hospital had since changed completely.

In the consultation room, Xu Jiuru dismissed the nurses and left only herself and Qin Shiyu.

“Shiyu.”

“What is it, Old Madam?”

Xu Jiuru’s words carried a deeper meaning, her gaze profound, “Do you have anything else to say about Brother Zhi’s illness?”

“What do you mean?” Qin Shiyu asked.

Was he playing dumb or was he really clueless?

She stopped beating around the bush, “When did Brother Zhi stop taking the medicine?”

He replied, “From his pulse, it appears to be recently.”

“Are you sure he wasn’t feigning illness before?”

Otherwise, how could the last situation have been so coincidental? The second branch had just increased the dosage when they were caught, and it was through her hands.

Qin Shiyu looked surprised, “Why would you think that? If the young master had discovered the issue with the medicine earlier, wouldn’t he have informed you?”

She wanted to ask that too, why didn’t he tell her?

“Shiyu, you’re smart. You know what should be said and what shouldn’t.”

Qin Shiyu nodded, “I understand.”

After the examination, it was nearly eleven o’clock.

Jiang Zhi, who had driven himself, left first.

Xu Jiuru called out to him, “Won’t you come back to the Jiang Family for a meal?”

Jiang Fuxi stood by holding medications.

His tone was cold, “No.”

“Brother Zhi, are you still holding a grudge against grandmother?”

The elderly woman’s eyes revealed a complex mix of sorrow and age.

Jiang Zhi responded indifferently, “Shouldn’t I?”

“It’s grandmother’s fault. If you don’t want to come back, then don’t. If you still don’t trust grandmother, take this medicine and have someone reliable prepare it.”

His attitude was neutral, “No need, I’ve got the prescription. Bingxue will help me get the medicine.”

Xu Jiuru nodded in agreement, “That’s good, I trust Bingxue’s medical skills.” After discussing the medicine, she remembered something else, “Did Lin mention the Food and Drug Administration project to you?”

“He did.”

She earnestly reminded him, “You’ve just taken charge of the Jiang Family and coming from a director background, those old folks underneath you are not yet convinced. Pay extra attention to this project, it’s a big case. If you secure it, your words and actions will carry more weight in the Jiang Family afterward.”

Jiang Zhi responded absently, “Mm.”

The Lu Family was also competing for this project.

“I won’t bother you any longer.” Xu Jiuru called Jiang Fuxi, “Ask the driver to bring the car around.”

“Okay.”