Chapter 86: Li Jiaci, You're Not a Real Man!

The doctor finished examining Wang Yingna, then called Wang Zhen aside privately.

"The patient's condition has basically stabilized; after two more days of IV fluids, she can be taken home."

"But I still suggest sending her to the Detox Center after discharge; it would be beneficial for her and for you family members."

Hearing this, Wang Zhen frowned, thought for a moment, then forced a smile and said, "I'll consider it, thanks!"

He knew all too well what the Detox Center was like.

Those sent there basically have no human rights to speak of.

Wang Yingna is strong-willed; she doesn't even listen to her own brother, so how could she possibly obey those people meekly?

The consequence of disobeying in the Detox Center is to have her self-esteem publicly ground to dust and wantonly trampled.

Wang Zhen certainly didn't want to send his perfectly fine sister in there and end up with a self-less puppet, dazed and inert.

At that moment, Li Jiaci stood up and said to the two, "It's getting late; I'll head back first!"

"Mm, thanks for coming to see my sister!"

"Don't mention it!"

Wang Yingna sat up hastily and said, "Wait a moment, I still have more to say!"

Li Jiaci's steps paused; he turned back, looking at her with a bewildered expression.

"Um, after I'm discharged, I'll come find you to quit the drugs!"

Li Jiaci smiled: "First heal your wounds; later matters, your brother will have arrangements!"

"What my brother says doesn't count; he listens to me!"

"What you say doesn't count; whether I help you quit drugs depends on what I say!"

"Li Jiaci, you're not a real man!"

"How am I not a real man?"

"You promised to help me quit drugs, but you've barely started and already you're quitting!"

Wang Yingna was so angry she kept grunting.

Seeing the two argue, Wang Zhen hurriedly stepped in to mediate.

He said to Wang Yingna, "Sis, I can also help you quit; as long as you cooperate, what can't be done?"

"You? Give me a break!"

"You're the biggest stumbling block on my road to quitting drugs!"

"Where does that even come from!"

Wang Zhen looked unconvinced.

Wang Yingna also couldn't be bothered to explain to him, instead pointing at Li Jiaci and saying, "I've already greeted you; after I'm discharged I'll go straight to the Mu Cai Chang to find you!"

"The critical period is already over; now you can quit the addiction on your own, there's really no need to go..."

"Cut the nonsense; I, the grandma, am personally begging you, just enjoy yourself secretly!"

"I..."

"That's settled, hurry up and go!"

Wang Yingna feared he would not accept her.

Having said that, she pulled the blanket over her head and curled up into a tiny ball.

Li Jiaci was speechless, choked up.

Is this woman planning to cling to me?

He glanced at Wang Zhen, who first gave an embarrassed laugh, then nodded, showing his support.

What's the point of supporting!

Some trust is really unnecessary!

But things have come to this; Li Jiaci couldn't well refuse Wang Zhen's face.

"Alright, then send the person over later!"

Just as they were speaking, the phone suddenly rang.

The caller was Li Yihu.

Li Jiaci answered and asked, "What do you want with my brother?"

"Brother, where are you? Zheng Degui has come, specifically asking for you!"

"Okay, I got it."

After hanging up, Li Jiaci's mood grew even more vexed.

One problem hasn't settled before another arises.

Zheng Degui is clearly up to no good, yet we can't avoid dealing with him.

Li Jiaci put away his phone and said, "Brother Wang Zhen, I really have to go; someone's looking for me at the Mu Cai Chang!"

"Fine, go ahead and get busy!"

Wang Zhen personally saw him out of the ward, smiling, "Little brother, if anything else comes up, just tell me; I'll handle it all for you!"

Li Jiaci didn't look back, merely raising his hand to acknowledge.

Back in the ward, Wang Zhen secretly let out a sigh of relief.

Compared to the Detox Center, Li Jiaci is currently the best option.

He just couldn't figure out how his high-and-mighty sister could have taken a liking to this gangster leader.

And it had to be him, no one else!

……

Li Jiaci settled Wang Lan, hired a caregiver to look after her in the ward, then drove back to the Mu Cai Chang.

The factory stays as before; the line at the entrance is a grand dragon‑like procession.

Processing machines run nonstop 24 hours a day, and wood chips fly everywhere on site.

Li Yihu saw Li Jiaci return and hurried forward, saying, "Brother, you've finally come back—Zheng Degui is sitting in your office, and I asked him but he wouldn't say a thing!"

"I'll go check!"

Li Jiaci's face darkened, and he quickened his pace.

Upon reaching the office, a thick cloud of smoke drifted out as the door opened.

Zheng Degui had his legs crossed, leaning back on the sofa, and did not rise when he saw the visitor.

He stubbed out his cigarette with his fingers, gave a low chuckle, and said, "Boss Li, your business is booming—if you want to see me, you have to wait several hours!"

"Hmph."

"Boss Zheng, you're joking."

Li Jiaci approached him, looked at the ashtray piled with cigarette butts, and said coldly, "Second brother, dump these and open the windows to air it out!"

"Don't make it all smoky and hazy in here!"

"Okay, brother!"

Li Yihu took the ashtray and went out.

Zheng Degui gave a light laugh: "Boss Li, you've got hidden meaning in your words!"

"Oh? What did you hear?"

Li Jiaci sat down beside him, smiling.

Looking at his smiling face, Zheng Degui fell silent for a moment, then waved his hand.

"It's not important."

"I'm here to see Boss Li; I have something to tell you!"

Zheng Degui took out a business card from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table.

Then he tapped it with his finger.

Li Jiaci asked, "How so? Wasn't the last batch of cards you slipped in enough?"

Just a few days ago, Zheng Degui sent a few of his lackeys to cause trouble.

They blatantly handed out those cards to clients at the Mu Cai Chang factory gate, but Li Jiaci caught them and gave them a beating.

Zheng Degui's eyes darkened, but he did not retort.

"Since you won't give me face, I don't need to be polite either!"

"I'll give you five hundred thousand; sell me this factory!"

"Within three days, take your people and roll up your bedding and get out!"

After saying that, he casually pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a puff.

It seemed as if victory was already in his grasp.

Just then Li Yihu came back after emptying the ashtray, saw the guy lighting up again, and he slammed the ashtray down, then flung open all the windows.

Seeing this, Zheng Degui was visibly displeased, his brows furrowed, and he let out a cold snort.

He was about to bend over to ash his cigarette, but Li Jiaci suddenly took the ashtray away and told Li Yihu, "Second brother, take the ashtray to wash it!"

"Got it, brother!"

Li Yihu had just stepped out.

Zheng Degui's face darkened, and he said in a low voice, "You little brat, I advise you not to be so arrogant—you don't even know how you'll die later!"

"Are you threatening me?"

Li Jiaci's smile did not fade.

Hearing that, Zheng Degui tossed his cigarette butt to the ground, stood up, and stomped on it.

"What's it to you if I threaten you?"

"I can still hold my temper and talk with you nicely now, but once I lose patience, I'll smash your factory at any moment—believe it or not!"

"While I'm willing to pay, hurry up and agree!"

"Hahaha……"

Li Jiaci couldn't help laughing out loud as soon as he finished speaking.