"A'ci, this is my grandfather." Seeing Qiao Ci looking at his grandfather, Bai Xingyan quickly introduced her.
He had always wanted to bring her to see his grandfather, but he hadn't expected it to be under these circumstances.
He looked deeply at Qiao Ci, then at his grandfather, silently saying: Grandpa, A'ci is here to see you.
"Hello, Grandpa." Qiao Ci knew that Elder Bai was still somewhat aware of his surroundings and greeted him politely.
Bai Xingyan felt a private joy when he heard her call him "Grandpa" instead of "Grandpa Bai."
Not long after, the takeout food Qiao Ci ordered arrived. She set out the dishes and handed a spoon to Bai Xingyan. "Have some porridge first, then eat. You've gotten so thin."
Bai Xingyan felt a warmth spread through him. He took the spoon and drank some porridge. However, after a few sips of porridge and a few bites of food, he stopped eating. Qiao Ci didn't press him.
"Host, I've found out. Old Master Bai has been infected with a new type of virus that slows down blood flow, causing him to fall into a coma," Xiao Shezi reported as soon as the examination results were out.
"How can he be treated?" Qiao Ci asked calmly.
"The system store has an antidote. Dr. Jobs in the United States of this world can also diagnose and treat it."
"Okay, I understand."
Just then, the room door was pushed open, and a man with an ordinary appearance and an elite demeanor walked in.
He was about to say something, but seeing that there was another person in the room, he swallowed his words.
"Actress Qiao, I'm truly impressed." The elite man spoke courteously, but his expression was filled with contempt.
Qiao Ci glanced at him indifferently, ignoring him.
It was this person who bullied her little cub!
Bai Hengyuan, being ignored, felt a flicker of anger. "Qiao Ci, if someone gives you face, you should know how to accept it, understand?"
Bai Xingyan was about to stand up, but Qiao Ci stopped him. She looked Bai Hengyuan up and down and asked, "You're so ugly, where is your face?"
It had been a long time since anyone dared to provoke him like this. Bai Hengyuan angrily said, "Very good, woman, you have successfully captured my attention."
Qiao Ci felt a slight sourness in her stomach. "You don't have the face of a CEO, but you speak like one. Don't you shame the CEOs?"
Bai Xingyan looked at Qiao Ci with a smile. His Qiao Ci was truly amazing, and her words were so pleasant to hear.
"You uncouth thing, Qiao Ci, do you really think you're a goddess just because you've acted in a few lousy movies and been crowned an actress? You're just a high-class prostitute." Bai Hengyuan abandoned all pretense of civility and verbally insulted Qiao Ci.
"Man, you have successfully captured my attention." Qiao Ci held back the enraged Bai Xingyan, stood up, walked up to Bai Hengyuan, and kicked him in the stomach, sending him flying several meters away. His nose hit the wall, and blood gushed out.
"You dare to hit me! I'm calling the police! I'm going to get a medical examination." Knowing that Bai Xingyan had some training, Bai Hengyuan covered his writhing stomach and bleeding nose with one hand, threatening angrily with the other.
"Alright, go ahead and call the police. I'll wait and see who the police believe." She took out her phone and tapped it a few times. A sentence began to repeat in the room:
You uncouth thing, Qiao Ci, do you really think you're a goddess just because you've acted in a few lousy movies and been crowned an actress? You're just a high-class prostitute.
Bai Hengyuan was stunned. There were no surveillance cameras in the room, so no one could vouch for him. Qiao Ci had also recorded his words and might even turn the tables on him.
This was a crucial time for him to take over the Bai Corporation, and he couldn't afford any complications.
Swallowing his humiliation, he looked at Qiao Ci and threatened, "Fine, you're impressive! You just wait."
Then, he turned to Bai Xingyan with a fawning expression. "Oh, right. The chairman of the top conglomerate, the Qiao family, is very fond of me and plans to introduce his only daughter to me.
As long as I successfully get engaged to his daughter, all the shareholders of the Bai Corporation will support me.
And you, you'll have nothing!
When you're penniless, let's see what expression that woman beside you puts on, hehe."
After saying that, he wiped his nose, straightened his clothes, and left.
Qiao Ci was bewildered. She had stumbled into her own drama.
It seemed she needed to go home.
"A'ci, perhaps we should keep our distance from each other from now on." Bai Xingyan's earlier happiness was overshadowed by Bai Hengyuan's words, and his mood plummeted.
"Why?" Qiao Ci asked, her expression serious. Did her cub dislike her?
"Once he takes over the Bai Corporation, I won't be the crown prince of the Bai family anymore. If he targets you, I won't be able to protect you."
"Besides, the doctor said Grandpa might not have much time left. After that, I might end up living abroad."
Qiao Ci looked at the dejected Bai Xingyan before her and said word by word, "Firstly, Bai Hengyuan poses no threat to me."
"Secondly, you lived at my place for so long when you had nothing. It has nothing to do with whether you're the Bai Corporation's crown prince. If you're willing, I can support you forever."
"Lastly, Grandpa can still be saved. I have a friend who knows a doctor very skilled in treating sudden illnesses."
In fact, Qiao Ci secretly wished for her cub to go bankrupt, so she could naturally take him in and protect him under her wing.
Upon hearing the second sentence, Bai Xingyan's eyes instantly lit up. Hearing the last sentence, he couldn't help but become excited. "Really?"
Qiao Ci didn't know which question he was asking and nodded seriously, "It's all true!"
"Who is that doctor? Is he easy to invite?" Bai Xingyan pressed.
"Dr. Jobs, a renowned authority in the United States. I'll make the arrangements."
"That's great, A'ci, thank you." Bai Xingyan was overjoyed. He extended his long arms and pulled Qiao Ci into a tight embrace. Fearing he might put too much pressure on her, he added, "It's good that there's hope. Just do your best."
Qiao Ci narrowed her eyes, enjoying the embrace, her eyes filled with joy.
Her big hug!
Realizing he had taken liberties with Qiao Ci, Bai Xingyan quickly let go. "Sorry, I got too excited."
"It's okay."
If it's okay, you can get excited a few more times.
That evening, Qiao Ci received a call from her father, asking her to come home tomorrow to meet some people in their circle.
The next day, Qiao Ci went to the hospital where Bai Xingyan was early, bringing a few bodyguards with her.
She arranged for Elder Bai to be moved to a more private hospital, and Dr. Jobs would be visiting this hospital for study and exchange in the coming days.
Bai Xingyan readily agreed.
"Do you have time tonight?" After settling Elder Bai, Qiao Ci asked her cub.
"Ah?" Bai Xingyan didn't react for a moment. "Yes, yes, I do."
With the bodyguards Qiao Ci brought watching over his grandfather, and the hospital being known for its strong security, Bai Xingyan thought Qiao Ci wanted to go out with him.
"There's a banquet tonight. Will you be my escort?" She wanted that toad to clearly see reality.
"Okay." Bai Xingyan could feel his heart pounding. Escort... a male companion... could that be interpreted as a boyfriend...
The Qiao family's grand villa was brightly lit.
Young ladies dressed in standard maid uniforms bustled among elites from all walks of life. Exquisite food and high-end red wine were arranged around them, the lights swaying gracefully, creating an incredibly luxurious scene.
However, I never know when I will leave this world.
You never know which will come first, tomorrow or an accident. Cherish the present.