Chapter 24: Either Family or Fist

Wu Wei was very disdainful of Wu Taotao’s act of staying for dinner. It’s just a meal, with nothing but chicken, duck, fish, and meat. It’s not anything special, what can you learn from it? However, by dinnertime, they were invited to the dining room. Not only Wu Taotao, but Wu Wei was also left speechless! "Are you sure this is the dining room you usually eat in?" Wu Wei asked Ye Ningwan. Ye Ningwan was about to shake her head when Zhan Hanjue came over, slipped an arm around her waist intimately, and said to Wu Wei and Wu Taotao, "Welcome to the Zhan Family. I hope our hospitality isn’t lacking, and please forgive any shortcomings." Ye Ningwan turned her head, surprised to look at Zhan Hanjue. They usually ate separately, so why was he joining in the fun today? Also, it was her first time at such a large dining room. She only learned today that the Zhan Family had such a grand dining room. "Hello Mr. Zhan, thank you for your generous hospitality. It looks so sumptuous! It’s practically a full Chinese-Western feast," Wu Taotao said excitedly, her mouth almost watering as she looked at the eight-meter long table covered in a variety of delicacies. "No need for formalities, it’s just some homestyle dishes. Enjoy," Zhan Hanjue said, sitting down with Ye Ningwan, his arm around her waist. He and Ye Ningwan sat at the head of the table, while Wu Wei and Wu Taotao sat opposite them. The four of them were a full eight meters apart, and when they sat down to eat, they couldn’t even clearly see each other’s faces when they looked up to speak. Wu Taotao was entirely captivated by the table full of food and wasn’t thinking too much. But Wu Wei’s face was extremely grave! He had never thought there was much distance between himself and Ye Ningwan, but today’s meal made him see the truth clearly. At the very least, Zhan Hanjue could provide an eight-meter long dining table for Ye Ningwan, while it was unlikely he could offer even an eight-meter long house in this city. "Wow, bro, it’s really delicious," Wu Taotao said excitedly, mouth greasy, to Wu Wei. Wu Wei looked sullen and silently handed her a lobster, "Eat more if you like it." "Thanks, bro, you eat too," Wu Taotao said, giving him a big chicken leg. Wu Wei couldn’t eat; the meal was tasteless to him. Finally, they finished eating, and this blind Zhan Hanjue actually asked Housekeeper Wu to pack some desserts for them, gracefully instructing Wu to send it to their hands: "I initially considered it as a post-dinner dessert, but worried you might be too full to enjoy it. So feel free to take it back and savor it slowly." "Mr. Zhan, you are too kind," Wu Taotao said happily as she accepted them. Zhan Hanjue continued, "I’ll have Housekeeper Wu prepare a car to send you both back." Wu Wei immediately replied, "No need, we’ll take the bus back." Saying this, Wu Wei pulled a stern face and tugged Wu Taotao to leave. Wu Taotao only had time to turn and wave goodbye to Ye Ningwan before being pulled away by Wu Wei. Ye Ningwan sighed lightly; Zhan Hanjue’s move was both ruthless and cunning, ensuring Wu Wei would no longer dare have any improper thoughts about her. But... why was he cutting off her suitors? "Don’t tell me you like me!" Ye Ningwan asked with a smile. Zhan Hanjue was momentarily stunned, then quickly sneered, "Dreaming in broad daylight, you really are a dreamer." Ye Ningwan: "..." "If you don’t like me, why cut off my suitors?" "What, do you like him?" Zhan Hanjue asked coolly. Ye Ningwan said, "No, I don’t, but whether or not to cut them off should be my decision, not yours." "I think you’ve forgotten your place," Zhan Hanjue said, encircling her in his arms, pulling her into his embrace. Ye Ningwan was startled, looking up at him in panicked surprise. Zhan Hanjue also gazed back deeply. Ye Ningwan was taken aback, his pupils...? "Scared?" Zhan Hanjue asked slowly. His pupils still were in their usual distracted state, the earlier focus must have been her illusion. "What’s there to be afraid of, you can’t really do anything to me," Ye Ningwan softly coughed, trying to remain calm. "I think you’ve forgotten the bathroom incident, do you really think I wouldn’t dare do anything to you?" Zhan Hanjue’s arm tightened slightly around her slender waist. Ye Ningwan couldn’t help but stand on tiptoe, moving even closer to him. At such a close distance, it’s usually either a fight or a kiss. Apparently, they initially intended to fight. However... the entwined hot breath made Ye Ningwan look at the handsome face in front of her, and she couldn’t help but feel her heart heat up, quickly followed by her whole body. Ahem. She actually... felt momentarily captivated by his looks. But... "You’re feeling hot," Ye Ningwan said with certainty. It turned out not only was her body temperature rising, but his was too. "You’re overthinking it," Zhan Hanjue angrily pushed her away and turned to leave. Ye Ningwan staggered back from the push, but after rubbing her blushing face, she quietly mumbled, "It’s obvious you’re feeling hot yet won’t admit it, saying one thing and meaning another." But... His reaction clearly showed he was moved, could he really have feelings for her? Asking would solve it. Ye Ningwan smiled faintly, a sly glint flashing in her eyes. ****** "Madam, are you sure Divine Doctor Bai Zhi is really here?" The car stopped at a suburban house, and Chen Tan got out first to check. After a while, he returned, full of doubt, to ask Ye Ningwan. Ye Ningwan curled her lips, "If you don’t believe it, you can get in the car and turn back now." Chen Tan quickly apologized, "Madam, you misunderstood. It’s not that I don’t believe, but this place is...." "Go knock on the door," Zhan Hanjue ordered coldly. Chen Tan nodded and went over to knock. Soon, a middle-aged woman came out, asking Chen Tan with suspicion, "Who are you people?" "Hello, we’ve come to see Divine Doctor Bai Zhi," Chen Tan replied with his purpose. The middle-aged woman asked, "Are you Third Miss Ye?" Ye Ningwan stepped out of the car with a smile and said, "Yes, I’m Ye Ningwan. I’ve been in contact with Divine Doctor Bai Zhi before." The middle-aged woman smiled and said, "The doctor is waiting inside, but... only Third Miss Ye and the patient can enter, no one else." "How can this be?" Chen Tan quickly said. Zhan Hanjue also got out of the car and said coldly, "It’s fine, you wait outside." "Boss," Chen Tan said worriedly. Zhan Hanjue hugged Ye Ningwan’s waist, "It’s fine, with my wife accompanying me, what’s the danger?" Ye Ningwan awkwardly smiled, thinking, "The way you say it, I can’t even refuse to take care of you." "Rest assured, I’ll take good care of Mr. Zhan," Ye Ningwan could only assure Chen Tan. Chen Tan nodded, watching them go inside. After Ye Ningwan and Zhan Hanjue went in, the middle-aged woman closed the door. It was a courtyard house. The middle-aged woman led them into the main hall. In the main hall, there was a chair. There were rooms on both sides of the main hall, one with a door and the other with a curtain. The middle-aged woman asked Zhan Hanjue to sit and said to Ye Ningwan, "Third Miss Ye, please wait on the right. The Divine Doctor does not prefer having others present during a consultation." Ye Ningwan immediately said, "I know the rules, I’ll leave right away." She whispered to Zhan Hanjue, "I’ll be next door. Call me if there’s anything." She turned and went into the room with the curtain on the right, and as she did, the curtain made a "swoosh" sound. Soon, the door on the left opened, and someone walked out.