Chapter 67: He's a Fraud
The Yuan Family still had many matters to resolve. After meeting with Xiao Ye and exchanging contact information, Yuan Tiancheng planned to leave Jiangcheng and return to Shanghai.
Although Bai Shoucheng was reluctant, he had no choice but to let it go.
He had originally hoped to use the Yuan Family to secure more benefits for the Bai Family, ideally getting the Golden Saber back.
But as luck would have it, they and Xiao Ye were actually old acquaintances.
However, no matter what, with the Yuan Family making an appearance, the Bai Family now had a powerful backer. From now on, anyone who wanted to make a move against them would have to think twice.
Yuan Tiancheng was young, but extremely shrewd.
He saw through Bai Shoucheng's intentions at a glance and spoke coolly.
"Mr. Xiao did our Yuan Family a great favor. This is the first and last time."
"If you dare to offend Mr. Xiao again, don't blame us for calling off the engagement."
Bai Shoucheng hastily bowed his head. "We wouldn't dare. Rest assured, Young Master Yuan, we absolutely will not provoke Xiao Ye... Mr. Xiao."
"Remember what you just said."
After speaking, Yuan Tiancheng turned and left without a backward glance.
Watching his retreating figure, Bai Shoucheng was filled with indignation.
Just then, Bai Xue finally made her belated appearance.
For the past few days, she had been cooped up in the traditional Chinese medicine department's laboratory in Jiangcheng, experimenting with ancient formulas to see what effects they could produce.
She knew about the Yuan Family's visit.
But she disliked Yuan Tianrui and wanted even less to return, so she simply buried herself in the lab.
She even turned off her phone, giving no one a chance to contact her.
A laboratory wasn't a place one could just barge into, which had granted her a few days of peace.
"So you finally decide to come back?" Bai Shoucheng's expression was grim. "Your fiancé returned, and you didn't even show your face. It seems I've been spoiling you too much!"
Bai Xue sat on the sofa and huffed, "You're the one who arranged the marriage, not me. I never agreed to it, and I don't acknowledge it!"
"You... You're trying to infuriate me to death!"
Bai Shoucheng clutched his chest, nearly gasping for breath.
"Most of the Bai Family's assets have been donated away! All we have left are these fixed assets. If you don't want the Bai Family to be completely finished, then you will obediently marry into the Yuan Family!"
Bai Xue bit her lip, her heart screaming its dissent. "We'll see when the time comes."
'Once my medical skills are good enough, I'll leave the Bai Family.'
'As for this engagement, whoever wants to fulfill it can go right ahead!'
A father knows his daughter best. Bai Shoucheng had long known what she was thinking. His face darkened. "Go to your room and pack your things."
"How absurd. Why on earth should I pack my things?"
Bai Xue was completely baffled.
Bai Shoucheng said in a low voice, "You're going to the Yuan Family in Shanghai. You are the Yuan Family's fiancée-to-be. You'll go live there for a while to cultivate your relationship with Yuan Tianrui."
"Once your relationship has improved, we'll hold the wedding immediately."
"Behave yourself when you get there, and while you're at it, learn how to be a proper wife for a great family."
"No way! I'm not going!"
Bai Xue refused without a moment's hesitation.
'She had no desire to marry some profligate heir!'
'That Yuan Tianrui had no talent whatsoever; all he knew was how to eat, drink, and party.'
'But she was different. She wanted to become a Divine Doctor, to practice medicine and save lives.'
'Once she married into the Yuan Family, they would surely never allow her to make public appearances.'
'She might be rich then, but she wouldn't be able to pursue her own ideals and ambitions.'
'What's the difference between a life like that and being a deadbeat?!'
"You rebellious daughter! I told you to go, so you'll go whether you like it or not!"
Bai Shoucheng was so angry he raised his voice, but before he could finish, Bai Xue had already returned to her room with a cold expression.
The moment she entered, she jumped in fright.
There was already someone sitting in her room—it was Bai Meng.
Seeing Bai Xue enter, Bai Meng looked at her with resentful eyes filled with a touch of grief and anger. "Bai Xue, do you have any idea that because of your willfulness, my family is about to be kicked out?"
"Why?"
"The Patriarch had me impersonate you to seduce Xiao Ye, but he didn't fall for it. Since the job wasn't done, we have to leave the Bai Family."
Bai Meng's words stunned Bai Xue. "How is that possible!"
'How could her father do such a thing? To have someone impersonate her and even try to seduce Xiao Ye!'
But Bai Meng didn't look like she was lying. Bai Xue thought for a moment, then handed Bai Meng a bank card.
"You know my dad, he's extremely stubborn. I'll try to persuade him."
"Take this card for now. If I can't convince him in the end, you all can leave first and find a temporary place to stay."
"But don't worry, I will definitely get you back."
"If the money on the card isn't enough, contact me, and I'll send you more."
With that, Bai Xue walked out of the room and asked resentfully, "Dad, are you really kicking out Bai Meng and her family?"
"Yes!"
Bai Shoucheng sneered as an idea suddenly formed in his mind. "If you don't go to the Yuan Family, I'll kick them out!"
"How could you do that!"
Bai Xue found him completely unreasonable. 'How had her once kind and gentle father become like this!'
'Right, it's all Xiao Ye's fault!'
'Ever since he arrived, there hasn't been a moment of peace in Jiangcheng!'
Her eyes darted. "Fine, I can go to the Yuan Family. I'll go pack my things now."
After packing her things, Bai Xue was escorted into a car by two of her father's subordinates, headed straight for the airport.
Bai Shoucheng had guessed she wouldn't be obedient, so he had specifically assigned capable men to watch her.
Halfway there, Bai Xue suddenly clutched her stomach and started wailing, "I can't take it, my stomach hurts!"
"It hurts so much I could die! Quick, take me to the hospital!"
Her escorts naturally didn't believe her. She wasn't in pain a moment ago, but suddenly she is now? "Miss, stop pretending!"
Bai Xue looked up, her face as pale as a sheet. "Who says I'm pretending? Hurry up and take me to the hospital! You're watching me anyway. Worst case, I'll get on the plane after seeing a doctor."
The two men exchanged a look. Seeing her pale complexion, they were genuinely afraid something might happen, so they had no choice but to turn the car around and head for the hospital.
The moment she stepped through the hospital doors, Bai Xue pointed at them and shouted, "They're from a pyramid scheme! They're trying to trick me! Someone, help me!"
"No, Miss, we…"
The two subordinates panicked and tried to explain.
But before they could finish, they were surrounded by a crowd in the hospital.
"It's not like that, please listen to me…"
Seizing the opportunity, Bai Xue quickly slipped through the crowd, snuck out of the hospital, and jumped into a taxi. "Go! To Jiangpan Villa!"
'Right now, that was the only place she could hide for a while.'
「Jiangpan Villa.」
Xiao Ye withdrew his hand. "Elder Song, your condition has basically stabilized. There's no need for further treatments."
"For the time being, just take your medicine to consolidate the recovery. Remember not to get worked up or engage in any strenuous activity."
It had been a long time since Song Hanlin had felt this light and refreshed.
He sat up and let out a comfortable sigh. "Xiao Xiaoyou, this is all thanks to you."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid I'd still be bedridden!"
At this moment, he held Xiao Ye in high esteem.
It wasn't just because of Xiao Ye's extraordinary medical skills, but also his humble character.
'This young man is truly extraordinary!'
Xiao Ye smiled calmly. "Elder Song, you have lived an upright and honorable life. Saving you is simply my duty."
"Oh?" Song Hanlin's interest was piqued. "How did you know that? Don't tell me you can predict the future?"
Xiao Ye nodded. "Not only can I predict the future, but I also know a thing or two about Physiognomy."
Hearing this, Kong Derun, who was standing nearby, looked up. The art of Physiognomy was a practice that had been passed down for thousands of years.
Most of the ones you see on the streets are just charlatans trying to make a living.
A true master of the art is incredibly rare and sought after.
'It was one thing for this kid to have amazing medical skills, but he also understands Physiognomy?'
Just as he was wondering to himself, a sharp cry came from outside the door.
"Xiao Ye, how dare you! To think you'd bring your scams all the way here!"
"Grandmaster Song, Divine Doctor Kong, don't you dare believe him!"
"He's just a con man!"