Zhang Wan'er felt no surprise at why her request was refused. She rested one hand on the table, tapping it gently, then looked up at the other person with her deep eyes and said, "Now you're worried about your reputation being damaged. When you did these things, did you ever consider that you might face retribution?
If I were to leak all this information, I don't think Director He's outcome would be very ideal. I'm giving you an opportunity now. As long as you do as I ask, rest assured, I won't implicate you. I'll shift all the blame onto Chen Lishu."
"But... but..." He Gu closed his eyes in despair, wondering if he hadn't checked the calendar before leaving home. Why were all these troublesome matters crashing down on him one after another?!
Zhang Wan'er knew that He Gu was a capable person. To avoid pushing him too hard and causing him to do something uncontrollable, she slightly curved the corners of her lips and then spoke to comfort him:
"The He family is indeed immensely powerful, but if they want to target our Zhang family or the interests of the people behind you, it would take considerable effort. You don't need to worry too much about how bad your outcome will be.
As long as you succeed in this for me, our Zhang family and the Yang family are willing to cooperate with your institution and provide more funding, ensuring your future path is smooth!
When I first came in, I felt that Director He was someone who could achieve great things. However, everything has two sides. Since you want to gain benefits from this matter, you must pay a corresponding price. Now that such a good opportunity is presented to you, are you sure you don't want to cherish it?"
He Gu was tempted by Zhang Wan'er's words, but then he thought, if he could align himself with the He family, what kind of resources wouldn't he have? Moreover, he wouldn't have to bear any risks!
Seeing He Gu's hesitant expression, Zhang Wan'er's eyes moved, and she then said with an unreadable expression, "You're thinking that by treating Old Madam He, you'll have more opportunities to develop the hospital and the companies behind it, right?
If that's your intention, then I advise you not to waste your efforts. Do you really think your skills are stronger than those foreign experts? When Old Madam He fell ill, Old Master He took him to the US. But the final result was that they couldn't even determine the cause of her illness.
Since we are cooperating, I might as well be clear with you. Old Madam He's illness is not due to physical reasons, but is man-made. She consumed some forbidden medicine. Without my antidote, no matter how you treat her, it won't be effective."
Upon hearing Zhang Wan'er's words, He Gu's eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected this young girl to appear so ruthless, and she wasn't even that old!
Seeing that she had said what she needed to say, Zhang Wan'er slung her bag over her shoulder and, with a hint of impatience, dropped a sentence: "If you don't believe me, find a way to verify it yourself. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't waste more words here. I'm leaving!"
With that, Zhang Wan'er eagerly left the hospital, about half an hour before the agreed-upon two hours.
It took her more than ten minutes to finally arrive at the courtyard house.
This time, the security guards did not stop her when they saw her. Zhang Wan'er's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. Did this mean Old Madam He's impression of her was slowly changing?
Guided by the butler, she arrived in the living room. Old Madam He's complexion had become much more ruddy after taking the medicine Zhang Wan'er brought, and she didn't look like someone who was ill at all.
Seeing Zhang Wan'er appear, Old Master He excitedly walked up to her: "You're here? I was just thinking of contacting you these past couple of days to discuss meeting up. I didn't expect you to show up right when I mentioned you!"
"Uncle, I'm truly sorry. Some things happened at home, so I haven't had time to visit you elders these past couple of days. I've brought some medicinal herbs with me today. How is Auntie's condition?" Zhang Wan'er said as she handed the herbs she brought to a servant.
Old Master He's expression faltered. He then licked his lips and shifted his body closer, asking, "Little girl, Uncle has a question for you. Where did you get these medicinal herbs from?
I asked a friend, and these herbs are not cheap. We don't really understand Auntie's condition, nor do we know how long the medicine needs to be taken. We can't have you providing us with medicine indefinitely. Why don't you give me the address where you get the herbs, and I'll go buy them myself!"
Hearing Old Master He's words, Zhang Wan'er calmly replied, "I got all these medicinal herbs from a friend. He's a rather eccentric person. If you go to ask him for these herbs, I don't think they'll give them to you. The price isn't particularly expensive, though, as it's from a friend, all at a friendly price. Since you're a friend of my uncle, it's only right that I spend some money to buy things."
As soon as she finished speaking, Old Master He opened his mouth to say something, but Zhang Wan'er didn't give him a chance. A friendly smile appeared on her face, and she then changed the subject, "Uncle, why don't I see Chen Lishu and Gu Xingdong at home? What's wrong? Did they go to handle something?"
Zhang Wan'er's intentions were too obvious. Old Madam He felt a flicker of impatience and then shoved all the medicinal herbs back into Zhang Wan'er's arms, saying, "I really can't accept these medicinal herbs for free. Either bring me the receipt, and we'll transfer the money to you, or don't come again. Anyway, I feel like I'm almost recovered, and it doesn't matter whether I have this medicine or not.
Besides, even if something were to happen, I'm already old. Death is bound to happen sooner or later. Rather than wasting resources, it's better to save them for the children to provide better cooperation opportunities. I don't want these herbs, so take them back quickly! I have other matters to attend to and don't want to disturb my important business here."
At these words, the atmosphere in the room immediately fell into silence. Zhang Wan'er looked awkwardly at the herbs in her arms and pursed her lips. Just as she was about to say something, Old Master He beside her suddenly became emotional.