Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Exposed by Her Probing
"Of course it’s not me, I wouldn’t be so bored to do something like this," Wen Jianan yelled, exasperated.
Ye Ningwan frowned.
This Wen Jianan, cold to others, why is he so irritable with her?
Actually, she also thought it shouldn’t be him.
"Alright, I believe it’s not you. What about Bai Qishu? Do you know where he is?"
"I don’t know, I haven’t seen him for a while," Wen Jianan said.
"But you should know where he lives, right?"
Wen Jianan nodded.
"Take me to find him."
"You suspect it’s him?"
"I’m even suspicious of you; you haven’t cleared your own suspicion, so there’s no need to speak for him," Ye Ningwan said coldly.
Wen Jianan clenched his fists again, leading her with a somber face to Bai Qishu’s residence outside the school.
However, after knocking on the door, there was no response.
Wen Jianan called Bai Qishu.
The phone was answered quickly, and Bai Qishu asked, "Jianan?"
"Qishu, where are you?"
"I’m at the school library; it’s nearly finals, of course, I’m preparing at school."
Wen Jianan closed his eyes for a moment, really losing his mind from Ye Ningwan’s anger. Almost forgot about the finals, as a humanities student, of course he’d be revising at school.
"I’ll come to the library to find you, wait for me."
After hanging up, Wen Jianan told Ye Ningwan that Bai Qishu was at the library.
"It’s definitely not him; although he’s from the Bai Family as you said, he’s not interested in medicine. He changed majors in the second semester of his freshman year. He prefers literature, poetry, and song. Besides, he has no grudge against Zhan Hanjue, why would he poison him?"
"No grudge doesn’t mean you can’t harm someone. Many feuds always require someone to start. Whether it’s him, we’ll see when we meet," Ye Ningwan said.
Wen Jianan frowned but still went with her.
When the two arrived outside the library, Bai Qishu soon came out.
"Oh, Jianan, brought a beauty, who is this beauty?"
"Bai Zhi," Ye Ningwan said her name.
Bai Qishu’s face froze.
He was a young man in his early twenties, looking very much like his brother Bai Wenjing.
But the two had completely different auras.
Bai Wenjing had a gentle demeanor with a hidden shrewdness of a businessman, making people feel warm and have a good impression.
But this Bai Qishu, with peach-blossom eyes, smiled with a grin that didn’t reach his eyes.
He looked full of youthful vigor, but there always seemed to be an indescribable wickedness about him.
If these two brothers were in the past, Bai Qishu would definitely be the one suitable to inherit the Bai family’s business.
"So you’re Divine Doctor Bai Zhi. Our Bai Family and your Holy Doctor Sect haven’t been related for a long time. My brother has also changed career paths. What brings you to me?"
After a moment of stiffness, Bai Qishu returned to his insouciant appearance and asked evilly.
Ye Ningwan smiled: "I’m not here for your brother, I’m here for you. Bai Qishu, do you know Chasing Silk?"
"Chasing Silk? Of course, I know, it’s our Bai Family’s exclusive secret formula. But it was forcibly destroyed by your master. It’s been over ten years since it was destroyed. Why are you asking about this? What, does Divine Doctor Bai Zhi also want the Chasing Silk formula?"
"I don’t need the Chasing Silk formula, but a friend of mine was poisoned with Chasing Silk Poison, so I came to ask if Mr. Bai knows anyone in your Bai family still capable of creating this formula," Ye Ningwan said.
"Then you’ve got the wrong person, I’m not interested in medicine. You can ask my brother, have him inquire for you," Bai Qishu said immediately.
Ye Ningwan raised an eyebrow: "I’ve already asked your brother. What, didn’t your brother tell you?"
Bai Qishu’s face stiffened: "My brother knows I’m not interested in these things, why would he tell me?"
"Oh, I see. But it’s okay, I originally suspected it might be you making the Chasing Silk. Actually, people who make Chasing Silk carry an unmistakable scent on them that others can’t detect, but I can. I can tell just by sniffing."
Ye Ningwan approached as she spoke, wanting to smell Bai Qishu.
Bai Qishu quickly avoided her, with a stern face said: "How can you be so frivolous, woman? Why should I let you smell, it’s absurd."
After speaking, Bai Qishu ran off quickly.
Running hastily, he stumbled slightly, almost falling.
Ye Ningwan smirked, already having the answer in her heart.
As they say, those involved are confused, while onlookers see clearly. Wen Jianan also saw it clearly from the side.
Ye Ningwan was clearly testing Bai Qishu, and Bai Qishu’s reaction spoke volumes.
However, that’s not the most important thing.
Wen Jianan looked at Ye Ningwan with complex emotions: "Are you Bai Zhi?"
"Yes."
"Do you know, your reputation is legendary throughout the traditional Chinese medicine community? You’re so impressive, why did you still enroll in the Chinese medicine department back then?" Wen Jianan asked angrily.
As if Ye Ningwan deliberately hid her identity and deceived him, causing great harm to him.
Ye Ningwan said: "Of course there was something, what does it have to do with you?"
Wen Jianan: "..."
"You’re just a fraud."
Grumpily leaving a statement, Wen Jianan walked away.
Ye Ningwan shook her head, bewildered.
However, she didn’t bother with him.
It becomes evident he’s really not related to Bai Qishu, but as for this Bai Qishu, someone should keep a closer watch on him.
Ye Ningwan went to find Wangyue, preparing to go home.
Ye Shao looked exasperated: "Sis, take her away quickly. If you don’t, she’ll eat away all my part-time earnings for this month."
Ye Ningwan was embarrassed, took out a card to settle the bill, and hastily led this glutton home.
She told Zhan Hanjue about the day’s findings.
The man asked: "Do you trust him?"
Ye Ningwan said: "I do, he has no reason to lie, and his reaction was genuine."
"Alright, I trust him too."
Ye Ningwan smiled, putting her hand on his shoulder: "As for Bai Qishu, have someone keep an eye on him. There’s no need to rush to do anything to him; he’s surely being manipulated by someone else. Let’s find the mastermind first."
"I’ll have someone watch him. There’s one thing I need you to accompany me with tomorrow," the man said, holding her waist, his tone gentle.
"What is it?" Ye Ningwan raised an eyebrow.
"There’s a banquet tomorrow, and I want you to attend with me."
"Ah, a banquet."
Ye Ningwan pulled her hand away, pouting in reluctance.
She dislikes such banquets, every time there’s trouble.
Besides, she has to wear tight clothing, put on a decent smile, and socialize with strangers.
It’s bothersome just thinking about it.
"Don’t like it?"
The man’s arms tightened slightly, pulling her closer.
They pressed against each other, feeling each other’s warmth.
Ye Ningwan pouted: "Of course I don’t like it, I can’t even eat my fill, why would I like it."
"I’ll try not to make you attend in the future, but tomorrow, I’ll need you to accompany me just this once."
"Why? Is tomorrow’s banquet important?"
"Not particularly, but companions are required."