The Treasure-Seeking Mouse perched on Zhang Yang’s shoulder, watching what was ahead with curiosity. It wasn't familiar with Xie Fei, so it wouldn't dare leap over like Lightning.

Xie Fei spoke again, “Dr. Zhang, I called your grandfather yesterday. He mentioned you; you haven’t visited him in many days!”

“The old gentleman is in the recovery phase now; he doesn’t need frequent acupuncture. It’s fine if I don't go. He just needs to take his medicine regularly. I will call him, and if I have time, I’ll drop by again to see the venerable elder!”

Zhang Yang smiled faintly. Old Master Xie was a good man; he could certainly visit when time allowed.

All the young ones in the Xie family adored Lightning. They would surely be overjoyed to see it released.

As Zhang Yang and the others spoke, Director Jiang standing nearby grew progressively paler.

The more familiar their conversation sounded, the more fearful Director Jiang became.

He was an employee of the Xie family enterprise. Although he held a management position, he was worlds apart from the direct descendants of the Xie family. The Xie corporation was a typical family-run business.

The top leaders of all the company’s vital departments were Xie family members.

He was the Marketing Director overseeing all the retail outlets in Shanghai. Reaching this post was no small feat; he possessed capability, but it was also due to his smooth talking and knack for pleasing his superiors.

Yet, he never imagined that today, for siding with the wrong person and making a mistake, he was about to lose this position, perhaps even his entire livelihood.

He understood the workings of the Xie family better than anyone. The level of unity within the Xie family was rare. Xie Fei was right: he didn't have the authority to dismiss him directly, but if Xie Fei spoke to the Chairman, it would certainly happen.

Moreover, the people they offended today were familiar with the Elder Master Xie.

Having worked at the company for so long and being a senior executive, he naturally grasped the importance of the Elder Master. One could say, without the Elder Master, the current Xie Corporation would not exist.

He had also heard that the Elder Master’s health was delicate, and every member of the Xie family was striving to find high-quality ginseng to treat his illness.

And now, he understood clearly: this young man before him was the doctor treating the Elder Master Xie. Being so familiar with the Xie family, he knew the exact cost of offending such a person.

If Xie Fei mentioned this to the Chairman, he would have zero chance to argue and would be swept out immediately.

The Elder Master Xie was the most crucial person in the entire family.

At this moment, his heart was filled only with regret—regret for trying to help that nouveau riche, only to drag himself into this mess.

After a moment’s thought, he gritted his teeth and started walking toward Xie Fei and Zhang Yang.

As he took a step, someone darted in front of him. That nouveau riche was even faster, having already rushed forward and suddenly knelt before Xie Fei.

His older cousin was the Chairman’s wife, so he understood the dynamics of the Xie family. While he was truly vulgar, he wasn't so clueless as to be unaware of everything.

He finally realized the immense stupidity of offending someone he absolutely should not have crossed.

Now, forget about his cousin’s connection; even if it were his own sister, the Xie family, for the sake of the Elder Master, would kick him aside instantly, including his brother-in-law, the Chairman.

“Mr. Xie, it was my fault, I was blind with greed and offended a noble person! Please, be magnanimous; do not terminate the contract! You must give me this chance!” The nouveau riche wept hysterically, pouring out tears of profound sorrow.

He knew perfectly well that if he lost the opportunity to supply the Xie family supermarkets, he would instantly revert to square one. Perhaps his cousin would pity him and give him a little support, but recovering his former lifestyle would be impossible.

At this moment, he was consumed by regret. Why had he tried to act tough and mouth off when the respectable people had already left? In the end, he only ruined himself.

In his mind, he began to harbor a sliver of resentment toward Xie Fei.

With such a powerful connection, why didn’t Xie Fei reveal it earlier? He only stepped in when conflict was imminent—wasn't that deliberately playing with him? But these thoughts remained strictly internal; he dared not voice them.

Xie Fei’s brow furrowed again.

This Bao Zizai was too lacking in class, kneeling before him in front of so many people.

Regardless, Bao Zizai was his maternal uncle’s cousin; by seniority, he was slightly higher. Such an act only made Xie Fei look worse.

“Get up first. We’ll discuss your matter later!”

Reluctantly, Xie Fei reached out to pull him up. Even Xie Fei now found the man repulsive. How could he have shared a meal and associated with him for so long?

“I won’t get up unless you agree to forgive me!”

This fellow clearly lacked refinement, otherwise, he wouldn’t have become so arrogant after gaining wealth. He was now resorting to obstinance, demanding Xie Fei’s pardon.

“Brother Xie Fei, we have matters to attend to and must leave now. I will be in Shanghai for the next few days; I’ll contact you when I’m free!”

Zhang Yang said to Xie Fei. The sheer disgust emanating from the nouveau riche was limitless; even Zhang Yang couldn't bear to stay any longer.

“Very well, you must contact me. Let me fulfill my duty as a host!”

Xie Fei was not overly polite to Zhang Yang. Being humiliated by this nouveau riche today was too much. Bao Zizai didn't realize it, but the harder he cried, the more intense Xie Fei’s hidden anger grew toward him.

After Zhang Yang and his group left, none of Long Cheng’s party spoke.

They had all expected a major confrontation, or at least a good fight, but no one anticipated such an ending.

They hadn't expected someone in the opposing group to know Zhang Yang—and someone so crucial, who could instantly neutralize the person they intended to teach a lesson. When that nouveau riche knelt on the ground, Wang Chen felt a pang of regret.

Why had he ever thought of beating up someone like that? Any contact with such a person was a disgrace to him.

Su Zhantao and Long Cheng shared the same regret.

Especially Long Cheng. At that moment, Long Cheng had intended to give the man a serious lesson because of the utterly vile things he had said.

Looking back now, if he had thrown a punch, his lifetime of good reputation would have been ruined. Fighting someone so utterly trashy would have made him seem like trash too.

Two taxis carried them toward the hotel.

The driver of the cab carrying Zhang Yang and his group was quite talkative, constantly asking about the preceding events. He hadn’t seen the first part of the drama, but he witnessed the ensuing conflict.

The theatrical ending surprised even him.

Upon returning to the hotel, everyone retreated to their rooms to rest, except for Su Zhantao, who quietly slipped into Zhang Yang’s room.

“Quickly, tell me, what exactly is going on with Sister Ling? Is she sick?”

As soon as he entered, Su Zhantao grabbed Zhang Yang, urgently demanding answers. This question had been tormenting him.

“Why the rush? Let me change my clothes first!”

Zhang Yang gently pushed him aside. Lightning jumped down, but the Treasure-Seeking Mouse remained in its protective sleeve; wherever Zhang Yang went, it followed.

“Hurry up and change! How can I not be anxious? I’ve never seen her act like that before!”

“Zhantao, you need to realize, she is much older than you. If you were to be with her, would your family accept it?”

Zhang Yang asked while changing. Su Zhantao paused slightly, and his expression soured a bit.

Yang Ling was twenty-seven this year, and he was only twenty-four. She was three years his senior. Although there was an old saying that a woman three years older brings wealth, traditional views still mattered.

If he brought home a woman several years older than him, especially one who ran her own business independently, the Su family might not readily accept her.

After a moment, Su Zhantao replied, “I don’t know, but I will try my best!”

Zhang Yang turned back, glanced at him, and sighed softly. “Alright then, I will tell you what’s happening. But you must not tell anyone else!”

Su Zhantao looked up. “Tell me quickly!”

Zhang Yang said, “She doesn't exactly have a serious illness. It’s just that her estrogen levels are slightly disordered, causing some abnormality in her body, leading to symptoms like mild anemia and irregular menstruation!”

“Disordered? Anemia? Is it very serious?”

Su Zhantao blinked momentarily, then asked anxiously. He didn't fully grasp the meaning of Zhang Yang’s words but caught the word 'anemia.'

He remembered that the person who fainted at the auto show center today suffered from severe anemia.

“Not necessarily. Her situation is a bit special. She has an overly vigorous secretion of female hormones but has never experienced sexual intercourse. That’s why these issues arise. If she were to become sexually active, these problems would naturally disappear!”

Zhang Yang shook his head, speaking slowly.

Being a doctor, he dared to say anything and could say everything, but Su Zhantao on the other side’s eyes were wide open.

“You… what do you mean by that?”

“It’s very simple: she is still a virgin, which is why these conditions manifest. If she had sexual relations, she wouldn't need medicine to resolve these issues!”

Zhang Yang turned back and said with a smile. When taking Yang Ling’s pulse today, Zhang Yang had been surprised.

Yang Ling’s symptoms clearly indicated a condition typical of a virgin. If she had been sexually active, these symptoms wouldn’t appear at her age.

Based on Zhang Yang’s judgment, Yang Ling was over ninety percent likely still a virgin.

That was why Zhang Yang had leaned in close to ask her, and why Yang Ling had appeared so shy and flushed.

She was already twenty-seven, a woman who had struggled in society for many years. Even if she wasn't married, few people would believe she was still a virgin. Zhang Yang suddenly asking her this brought about a natural, instinctive reaction of blushing and shyness in a woman.

Afterward, Zhang Yang asked her a few more questions, which she answered quietly.

Only then did Zhang Yang write her a prescription for conditioning treatment, but that was only treating the symptoms, not the root cause. The best solution was to find a boyfriend soon and start living a real life.

Then, the worries she usually carried could resolve themselves.

I’m sorry that the update for this chapter is late. I felt very unwell after lunch; looking at the computer made me nauseous. I rested outside for a while, and when I came back, I hit writer’s block. I’ve been struggling until now.

I have something in the evening, so the update will likely be late. Everyone rest assured, no matter how difficult or painful it gets, Little Yu will keep his promise.

The gap with the first book is widening, which makes Little Yu disheartened, but I won't give up. Since Little Yu won’t give up, I hope my friends won't give up on Little Yu either and continue to vote and support me!