Chapter 1423: So It Was a Ploy to Win Sympathy

However, Qin Yiyan knew when to stop while he was ahead. He reined in his smile and urged, "You should be heading to the Laboratory, right? Go on, it won't be good if you're late."

Liu Xin'ai was already late.

And it was all because of Qin Yiyan!

Liu Xin'ai frowned slightly, her tone tinged with irritation: "Everything that needed to be said has been said. You are an adult, too; you know what you should do."

After saying this, Liu Xin'ai turned and walked away.

Qin Yiyan stared at her back and muttered, "Of course I know what I should do, and besides..."

The second half of the sentence was muttered very softly by Qin Yiyan.

Lin Ze didn't even hear it.

He was a little curious.

But he didn't dare to pry, so he could only stand there properly.

Soon, Qin Yiyan put away his melancholy and gave Lin Ze instructions: "Go and investigate that Acupuncture master, then spare no expense to corrupt his will."

"And... what happens after that?"

"Naturally, he will cooperate with me in acting."

Lin Ze knew that the acting Qin Yiyan spoke of was playing the victim in front of his wife.

Honestly, this was not an easy task.

And if one wasn't careful, it was easy to give the game away.

Furthermore...

This was not a long-term solution either.

Qin Yiyan noticed Lin Ze standing there without speaking, so he turned his head and asked, "What, do you have an opinion?"

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. It's just... how long do you intend to keep up this disguise? Once a lie is told, more lies are needed to cover it up. By then, even if you want to stop, you won't be able to help yourself. Also..."

Lin Ze paused before continuing: "Once the Madam finds out, she will be furious!"

Don't let Liu Xin'ai's usually good temper fool you; if she really got angry, it would be enough for Qin Yiyan to suffer.

And would Qin Yiyan not understand these principles?

But...

Qin Yiyan sighed: "If I don't do this, Xin'ai probably won't even look at me."

"Then you could cater to her interests. Once you have common ground, are you afraid you won't have anything to talk about?"

Qin Yiyan rejected this idea without even thinking: "Everything you mentioned, Jiang Chenghao has already done. I don't want to parrot someone else's ideas!"

"But even if different people do the same thing, the results are different. Besides, aren't you curious about the difference in the Madam's attitude toward you versus Jiang Chenghao if you do the same thing?"

Qin Yiyan let out a cold snort.

He felt Lin Ze's question was very childish.

But after thinking about it carefully...

He was actually a little curious.

Qin Yiyan fell silent.

Meanwhile, Lin Ze stood by, waiting cautiously for the result.

A moment later, Qin Yiyan moved his lips slightly and gave instructions: "The Acupuncture master, we still need to make contact."

This result made Lin Ze want to sigh; he thought to himself that he hadn't managed to avoid it after all.

But the next instant, Qin Yiyan added: "Go and buy some basic medical books for me."

This arrangement was something Lin Ze hadn't expected.

He looked up in confusion and asked, "You are..."

"Cultivating common topics."

Lin Ze never expected that Qin Yiyan intended to use this method to cultivate common topics.

To be honest... it was a bit circuitous.

However, Lin Ze didn't want to dampen Qin Yiyan's enthusiasm, so he had to agree.

At the entrance of the Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, a refined old man walked out quickly from inside.

Although the old man was advanced in age, his steps were steady and fast.

Not long after walking, he was about to enter the subway station.

But just at this moment, someone called out to the old man: "Old Master Zhou!"

Hearing someone call his name, Zhou turned his head.

He looked the young man in front of him up and down and asked, "Is something the matter?"

Lin Ze smiled with a friendly face and replied, "Indeed there is. I would like to chat with you for a few moments, sir. I wonder if it is convenient for you?"

"It is not convenient."

After saying this, Zhou was about to continue walking.

Seeing this, Lin Ze dared not engage in any more ineffective small talk and hurried straight to the point: "As far as I know, you are about to perform Acupuncture treatment on a gentleman surnamed Qin, is that correct?"

Zhou stopped his steps and turned back again: "How do you know?"

"Mr. Qin is my boss. I am acting under my boss's orders to communicate with you regarding his condition."

Upon hearing this, Zhou softened his expression.

He even complained: "You young man, you should have just said the main point earlier. Come, let's sit down and talk."

As he spoke, Zhou pointed to a bench nearby.

In fact, one could tell from these few sentences that this old gentleman was unpretentious and rather straightforward.

There is no need to beat around the bush when talking to a person like this.

But a single disagreement can bring the conversation to an end.

Lin Ze dared not lower his guard and sat down properly with Old Zhou.

Afterwards, he saw Old Zhou beckon to him with a finger.

This is...

Lin Ze thought for a moment, then took the prepared bank card out of his bag, his attitude respectful: "There is one million here, no password."

Old Zhou frowned and retorted: "What do I want your bank card for? Give me the patient's information!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Ze realized he had misunderstood.

He hurriedly put the bank card away and said: "Sorry, um, I didn't bring the boss's information, but I have already memorized the boss's condition so that I can recount it to you."

"That works too, speak."

"Actually, our boss's leg... doesn't have any major problems."

Old Zhou narrowed his eyes, his voice carrying a bit more impatience: "Then why come looking for me? Are you playing games with me?"

"How could that be? We respect Mr. Old Zhou very much! But it is truly because..."

Lin Ze scratched his hair and finally sighed: "To tell you the truth, our boss and his wife had a bit of a conflict. Because he is injured, the madam is willing to speak to our boss in a friendly manner. If this injury heals too quickly, the boss is worried the madam won't even look at him, so..."

Lin Ze smiled at Old Zhou with a fawning expression.

Old Zhou also understood what Lin Ze meant and raised an eyebrow: "So it's a bitter-meat scheme."

"You could say that; the boss hopes you can help out."

"Him asking me to help, isn't that just asking me to help him lie to someone?"

"It can't exactly be called lying, just a longer recovery time, about ten days or so, so that our boss can resolve the conflict between him and his wife."

Lin Ze stated his plan and then stared unblinkingly at the old man in front of him.

Old Zhou's expression was somewhat playful.

After thinking for a moment, he said: "Acupuncture treatment requires comprehensive adjustment to achieve the best results. And even if there isn't any problem, a couple of needles can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and strengthen the body."

The implication of these words...

Was that he was willing to help!!

Lin Ze was overjoyed, his eyes even shining.

Thinking of the bank card he had prepared beforehand, Lin Ze took it out again: "Then this bank card..."

This time, Old Zhou understood what Lin Ze meant.

He immediately changed his expression and warned impatiently: "If you dare take it out again, I will snap it in half! And while I'm at it, I'll tell your boss's wife about you coming to find me!"

"No, no, no, it was my lack of consideration; please don't hold it against me."

Jiang Baobao looked at the man in front of her, her heart feeling as if it had been pricked by a needle.