Some people had a pretty good relationship with Yu Jiansheng, at least for the time being.
Because Yu Jiansheng had money, he often went out for drinks and tea with friends in small groups, living a very comfortable life.
So, the important task of carrying Yu Jiansheng out fell upon these few people.
This group, being rather boisterous, didn't refuse. They walked into the room and were so frightened that they turned to run.
Ning Wei was already guarding the doorway and grabbed the collar of one of the young men, asking him in a low voice, "Where do you think you're running?"
"Master, please spare us. He's already in such a state, we really can't bring ourselves to do it."
"Exactly. What if we accidentally drop him? We can't bear that responsibility!"
Ning Wei sneered and directly threatened the group, "You don't have to do it, and I don't plan to save him. After he dies, I'll visit you every night for drinks and cards. It sounds like quite a lively prospect."
They looked at Ning Wei's serious expression, hoping to see if she was joking.
In fact, Ning Wei was prepared to do just that.
"Have you thought about it?" Ning Wei's thin lips parted.
One man stared blankly, instinctively swallowing.
Seeing their lack of response, Ning Wei directly grabbed Tang Tang and walked towards the exit.
The group, realizing she was serious, quickly reached out to stop her.
One man, being audacious, tried to place his "dog's paw" on Ning Wei's fair wrist.
Ning Wei's eyes instantly turned cold, and she grabbed his arm in return, pulling him sideways with the force of his momentum.
This man, due to inertia, stumbled forward several steps.
Ning Wei's display impressed everyone, earning their admiration.
A woman who could catch ghosts, was beautiful, and capable was indeed the most attractive.
Seeing their hands getting restless, Tang Tang immediately shielded Ning Wei like a mother hen protecting her chicks, scolding, "Speak if you want to speak! Why are you touching?!"
These men were old hands at this and quickly tried to ease the tension: "We were afraid Master Ning would leave, so we reached out in haste. Please don't be angry, Master, we'll carry Yu Jiansheng out right away."
After one of them finished speaking, he immediately beckoned the others into the room.
Those outside chuckled softly. This group usually had no manners and liked to tease people, but they never expected to be bested by Ning Wei today.
They had assumed Ning Wei was like other women in town, whom they could take liberties with. Little did they know they had met their match.
Some inwardly laughed, while others' mocking expressions were undisguised.
Ning Wei maintained a cold demeanor, unaffected by their shameless behavior.
Yu Jiansheng appeared truly frail, so they simply had one person hold each corner of a bedsheet, wrapping Yu Jiansheng in it and carrying him out.
"Master Ning, we've carried him out. Do you have any further instructions?"
This man's words carried a hint of flirtation, indicating that the earlier display hadn't taught them a lesson.
Ning Wei suddenly had a brilliant idea. She smiled and said to them, "I heard you're good brothers with Yu Jiansheng. He's having a hard time breathing, so why don't each of you blow a few breaths into him?"
Everyone looked towards Yu Jiansheng. He was covered by a quilt, with only his head visible.
The quilt wasn't thick, and the rise and fall of his chest couldn't be seen, so Ning Wei was right that he had difficulty breathing.
These men hesitated.
Ning Wei continued, "I'm not asking you to perform CPR, just a few breaths. Aren't you too stingy for that?"
These men weren't foolish and some asked suspiciously, "What danger is there for us in just blowing a few breaths?"
Ning Wei didn't reply. She walked over, blew a breath towards Yu Jiansheng, and then smiled at them.
One man, seeing this, wished he were the one lying there instead of Yu Jiansheng.
Even though Ning Wei wasn't performing CPR, just being that close to a beauty was exciting enough to think about.
"I'll do it, I'll do it!" someone stepped forward.
Ning Wei didn't move far, resting one hand on the edge of the bed, and watched the man approach.
He mimicked Ning Wei, bending his head to exhale. After receiving a nod of affirmation from Ning Wei, he blew with even more vigor, at least ten times.
"Is that enough?" the man asked, bending at the waist and looking up at Ning Wei.
Ning Wei nodded slightly, "That's fine. Yu Jiansheng will thank you later."
The man chuckled and returned to his companions.
They whispered amongst themselves, "Is it okay?"
The man shook his head, "It's just blowing air. Don't you guys blow air all the time when you smoke? It's very simple."
Seeing that he was indeed fine, the others gradually came forward.
Bending down, exhaling, it was all done in one smooth motion. Ning Wei stood nearby, smiling and encouraging them.
After everyone had taken their turn, the leader asked Ning Wei, "Is there anything else you need from us? Just say the word, Master, and we'll do it."
Ning Wei gently shook her head, "That's all. You can go home now."
The men scratched their heads and slowly walked out of the courtyard.
Ning Wei's smile didn't fade, but others couldn't see it. Her eyes, however, saw very clearly.
Because these men had exhaled their vital energy, Yu Jiansheng, driven by his instinct to survive, subconsciously absorbed it all.
It might have seemed like they only blew a few times, but the moment their mouths opened, Yu Jiansheng was continuously absorbing the vital energy from their breath.
They wouldn't feel it now, but after one night's sleep, those men would notice something was wrong with their bodies.
With the vital energy contributed by these men, Yu Jiansheng's life was saved.
"Close your eyes and rest well. You won't die," Ning Wei whispered into Yu Jiansheng's ear.
Yu Jiansheng blinked his eyes desperately, expressing his gratitude to Ning Wei.
He was on the verge of death, and with Ning Wei's intervention, he was able to absorb people's vital energy.
Yu Jiansheng couldn't speak for the time being due to what had happened, but that didn't mean he wasn't aware of it.
Ning Wei also reminded him, "You only need to go through something like this once. Keep your mouth shut and absolutely do not reveal it. If you attract the attention of someone with ill intentions, I can't save you!"
This act of absorbing vital energy was like borrowing life, and it could be addictive.
However, it couldn't be done without the right external conditions.
Most importantly, doing such a thing was considered immoral. This time, it was to save a life, so Ning Wei took a bold gamble.
If Yu Jiansheng developed other intentions, she wouldn't take responsibility for any future repercussions.
After hearing Ning Wei's warning, Yu Jiansheng blinked his eyes repeatedly.
Ning Wei had saved his life, so he was willing to obey her every word.
If his current condition allowed, he would have knelt down and kowtowed to Ning Wei in front of everyone.
The matter concerning Yu Jiansheng and his wife was resolved, but the issues within the Yu family were not yet over.