The Su family's convoy sped into the ancestral home. The black lacquered gate was wide open, and the servants in the courtyard were all pale-faced, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Su Zhenbang rushed to the front, but as soon as he stepped into the living room, he stopped abruptly with a "bang," his face so black it could drip ink.

Zhao Zhenyu was lounging on the main sofa with his legs crossed, his suit impeccably pressed, slowly sipping a cup of hot tea.

Where is the image of him who was trampled on the ground like a dead dog by the security guard just half a minute ago?

Sitting next to him was an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in a Tang suit embroidered with cloud patterns, twirling two walnuts in his hands, his eyelids drooping, and his arrogant attitude as if the entire Su family was not worthy of his attention.

What's even more amazing is that Su Zhenhai was bending over like a waiter, refilling the old man's tea, his face crinkling with smiles.

She was completely different from how she had been half an hour earlier, jumping up and down and cursing Zhao Zhenyu as "heartless and ungrateful."

"Zhao Zhenyu! How did you get out?!" Su Zhenbang's voice trembled with anger. "I had people watching you, and you dared to escape on your own!"

Before Zhao Zhenyu could reply, Su Zhenhai rushed over, grabbed Su Zhenbang's arm, and whispered with a wink:

"Brother! It's a misunderstanding! It's all a misunderstanding!"

"Young Master Zhao is truly devoted to the Su family!"

"I heard Dad was critically ill, so he pulled strings overnight to invite Dr. Li Xuandao, the legendary physician from Beijing, over! He's a national expert! Ever heard of his 'One Needle Brings Spring Back to Life'? With him here, Dad's definitely going to be alright!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Su Manni swayed her hips and pressed herself against him. Just moments ago, she had been pointing at Zhao Zhenyu and cursing him for cheating the Su family, but now she was smiling like a sunflower.

"Young Master Zhao, I was just being naive and spoke without thinking. Please forgive me."

"You're truly capable, managing to invite a living god like Doctor Li. He's a hundred times better than some good-for-nothings who just live off women!"

As she spoke, she deliberately glared at Ye Xunhuan, who had just entered the room, her face full of disdain.

Lin Wanrong quickly joined in, patting Zhao Zhenyu's arm enthusiastically.

"Zhenyu, Auntie was just flustered and confused. Please don't take it to heart."

"You are a great benefactor to the Su family for being able to invite Dr. Li! Once the old man recovers, Auntie will definitely encourage Qingyuan to visit you more often."

The whole family, who were trampling on someone and cursing them to death just half an hour ago, turned around and surrounded them to flatter them. Their change of attitude was faster than turning the pages of a book.

Ye Xunhuan, with a freshly opened strawberry lollipop dangling from his mouth, leaned against the doorframe with his hands in his pockets. He slowly glanced around and chuckled, the lollipop stick making a rustling sound as it spun in his mouth.

"Oh my, I thought it was some kind of grand drama, but it's just a family reunion."

He tilted his head, a smile playing on his lips.

"Who was it just now who shouted that they wanted to break Zhao Zhenyu's legs and throw him out to feed the dogs?"

"You're calling him 'Young Master Zhao' so affectionately now, doesn't it hurt your face? Should I get you some ice packs to put on your faces?"

One sentence was enough to silence the flattery in the living room, making them sound like ducks being choked.

Su Manni's face turned bright red, and she shouted stiffly:

"What are you laughing at! If it weren't for a good-for-nothing like you swindling people, would the old man be this angry?"

"If Dr. Li finds out it was you who angered him, I'll make you regret it! Do you think you can afford to pay for the old man's life?!"

"Exactly!" Several distant relatives immediately chimed in, "A freeloader who lives off his wife dares to make sarcastic remarks! Get out!"

Zhao Zhenyu glanced at Ye Xunhuan with a sinister look, the anger burning within him almost reaching the top of his head.

He had just spent 200,000 yuan to bribe the security guards to escape. As soon as he got out, he met up with Su Zhenhai. The two agreed that once the old man passed away, they would join forces to bring down Su Zhenbang and his daughter and seize the Su family's assets.

At this moment, he waved his hand in a show of magnanimity, "Ms. Manny, please stop talking. It's normal for Mr. Ye to be young and impetuous and not very sensible."

"Getting Grandpa treated is the priority. We'll settle the score later once Dr. Li has cured the old man."

These words, ostensibly meant to offer advice, actually pinned the blame for "angering the old man" on Ye Xunhuan.

Su Zhenhai immediately chimed in, turning to the old man in the Tang suit with a beaming smile: "Dr. Li, please tell everyone how my father is doing now? Are you confident you can cure him?"

Li Xuandao slowly opened his eyes, stroked the white beard on his chin, his eyelids half-raised, and spoke with an arrogant tone that seemed to reach the heavens.

"I have already administered three acupuncture treatments, which have temporarily stabilized the old man's heart pulse."

"However, the old man is very old, suffering from multiple organ failure, and has also suffered a sudden heart attack, which is extremely dangerous."

"It's only because I, an old man, took action. If it were an ordinary doctor, you would all be in deep trouble by now."

"Wow! No wonder he's a top player from Beijing! He truly lives up to his reputation!"

"With Dr. Li around, the old man will surely be able to turn misfortune into good fortune!"

"Young Master Zhao is truly a benefactor to our Su family!"

The Su family erupted in cheers, showering the Su family with flattery.

Su Zhenbang frowned, though he had doubts. But since it concerned the old man's life, he could only suppress his emotions and cup his hands, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Dr. Li. The consultation fee is not a problem. Ten million. As long as my father is cured, we will transfer the money immediately."

Ye Xunhuan leaned against the door frame and sniffed casually.

The smell of Chinese medicine in the air was mixed with a very faint, sweet, and slightly fishy scent, so subtle that most people would not even notice it.

He raised an eyebrow, turned his head and leaned close to Su Qingyuan's ear, his warm breath brushing against her reddened earlobe, his tone lazy and casual.

"Little crybaby, your grandpa didn't get sick from anger, he was given a slow-acting neurotoxin."

"That old charlatan's needles inside not only failed to cure the illness, but actually forced the poison towards the heart meridian. If it had been half an hour later, even a great immortal would have shaken his head in disbelief."

Su Qingyuan's body stiffened abruptly, tears still clinging to the corners of her eyes. She looked up at him sharply, her voice trembling, "Really...really? He...he came to harm my grandfather?"

"Don't cry, it seems like I bullied you?" Ye Xunhuan reached out and gently brushed the tip of her nose with his fingertip, the movement was somewhat casual.

"...Let's watch the play first, and after it's over, I'll bring Grandpa back to life, okay?"

He had barely finished speaking when his phone vibrated twice in his pocket.

He took out his phone and swiped the screen. It was a compressed file sent by Ling Jinghong, filled with densely packed transfer records, overseas account details, and several signed equity transfer agreements, ending with a single line of text.

"Junior brother, Su Zhenhai has transferred 1.8 billion yuan overseas in the past three years, mortgaged three subsidiaries to the Lu family, and signed a secret share agreement with the Zhao family. He will sell the company as soon as the old man dies."

"We have all the evidence. Should we send someone to drown him in the river, Senior Sister?"

Ye Xunhuan swiped his finger across the screen, chuckled, and replied with two words: "Don't rush."

"I was just teasing them."

He casually tossed the encrypted file to Su Zhenbang, adding, "Father-in-law, look at your good brother, what a mess he's made. Don't wait until your family is sold off and you're still helping him count the money."

Su Zhenbang's phone vibrated in his pocket. He took it out in confusion, opened the document, and scanned it for less than three lines. His face instantly turned from confusion to ashen, and his knuckles holding the phone turned white.

He suddenly looked up at Su Zhenhai, his eyes surging with boundless rage, his chest heaving violently, but he managed to suppress his anger.

Su Zhenhai felt uneasy under his gaze. Forcing himself to remain calm, he cleared his throat, took a step forward, glanced at the Su family's collateral relatives present, and raised his voice: "Gentlemen! There's something I must say today!"

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