C44 A Famous Doctor Came

Lin Xuan let out a cold laugh. "Who are you trying to impress with this act?"

"When have you ever cared about Qiuyu? Now you suddenly pull rank as her grandmother to threaten her?"

"This moral blackmail is no different from thuggery."

"You..."

Old Lady Pei, fuming with anger at Lin Xuan, pointed at Pei Qiuyu, her face flushed red. "Qiuyu, if you're trying to drive your grandma to an early grave, then go ahead, leave! I won't hold you back!"

"But if you can bear to watch the Pei family fall to ruin, then I might as well die for you to see!"

With that, Old Lady Pei feigned a move to throw herself against the wall.

Pei Jinzheng and his family rushed to restrain her.

Pei Jiang pleaded in desperation, "Mom, Qiuyu won't refuse!"

"Qiuyu, please, just agree to Grandma's wishes. Just say we won't split up! Can you stand by and watch her seek death? Please, listen!"

Pei Qiuyu was momentarily overwhelmed.

Lin Xuan's voice cut through the tension, icy and sharp. "Let her go. I'm curious to see if she'll actually do it."

"You..."

Old Lady Pei was so incensed she nearly choked on her own rage.

"Qiuyu, listen to your mother, let's get out of here! These executives have agreed to help us start a company, we can't afford to muddle the waters with them anymore!"

Lee Moxiang, all too familiar with the family's antics, grabbed Pei Qiuyu's arm, ready to leave.

Realizing her ploy had failed, Old Lady Pei dropped the act.

She shoved Pei Jiang and the others aside and yelled at Pei Qiuyu, "Come back! Isn't my agreeing to your terms enough?!"

"That's not going to cut it," Lee Moxiang retorted. "We can make our own money, why should we have to share it with you?"

Undeterred, Old Lady Pei turned her manipulation towards Pei Qiuyu. "Qiuyu, even if Grandma has a thousand bad days, there's bound to be one good one, right? If you leave today and I'm gone tomorrow, don't you dare kneel and weep at my wake!"

"Remember, it would be you who drove your grandma to her death!"

"That's it!"

Pei Qiuyu snapped, "Enough with the talk of death, I'm alive and well! Is it settled then? I won't start the company, happy now?!"

Pei Qiuyu's heart had softened. She couldn't bear the thought of Old Lady Pei getting worked up at her age.

Money could be earned back, but if she lost her grandmother, she'd be gone for good.

Despite her many faults, she was still Qiuyu's own flesh and blood.

"Aiya, you're such a softie!" Lee Moxiang exclaimed, stamping her foot in frustration.

Lin Xuan interjected, "We can agree to her terms, but the profits will be split down the middle. No more bargaining with Qiuyu."

Reluctantly, Old Lady Pei consented.

Lin Xuan added, "And you can't touch the funds from Y Corporation's accounts."

"Fine!" Old Lady Pei agreed vehemently, "I'll follow your lead, I'll follow your lead!"

She never imagined that the once scorned fool of a son-in-law would be the one to put her in her place today.

Pei Jinzheng panicked at the news. "Hold on, Grandma! You made a promise to your grandson. I'm counting on that money to settle my debts!"

Old Lady Pei rebuked him sharply, "Find your own solution. I'm done looking after you!"

Taking a deep breath, she turned to Qiuyu and asked, "Is this acceptable to you?"

Pei Qiuyu glanced at Lin Xuan, who gave a nod in agreement.

Then, the executives cheerfully proceeded to sign the contract with Qiuyu.

On the drive home, Lee Moxiang grumbled, "If you had listened to me, you'd be running your own company by now!"

"With such a great opportunity, why should we split ways?"

"Mom, please. You always talk about doing good deeds, and she is my grandmother, after all."

Pei Qiuyu reasoned, "We can't just stand by and let her be consumed by worry."

"Sigh, you're just too tender-hearted. I'm washing my hands of this!" Moxiang retorted.

She then turned to Lin Xuan in the car, pointing at him, "And you, get a move on and find a job, you hear?"

"Stop hovering around me all day; it's irritating! You have no other talents. If only you had joined me in persuading Qiuyu earlier!"

Lin Xuan simply shook his head, remaining cheerfully silent.

He had grown accustomed to his mother-in-law's ways.

"Mom, don't be so negative," Pei Qiuyu implored. "It was my decision. Lin Xuan isn't to blame."

"You're taking his side? I just can't see what you find so appealing about him!"

Lee Moxiang was doing the math on her fingers, lamenting, "A fifty-fifty split means taking home so much less money..."

At that moment, Pei Jinzheng was in a panic. "Even Grandma's given up on me. With such a huge financial hole, how am I supposed to fill it?"

"Brother, can't you come up with something?" Pei Qiusha chimed in.

"Come up with something? What could I possibly come up with? Should I sell you to raise the money?"

Pei Jinzheng's eyes gleamed with a sudden thought. "Hey, I know a wealthy heir. He's loaded. I'll introduce you to him. Spend a few days with him, and he's sure to help me settle the debt."

"You're despicable!" Sun Lanping scolded, smacking him on the head. "All you can think of is exploiting your sister!"

"Exactly! Now you're targeting me?" Pei Qiusha retorted icily.

Holding his head, Pei Jinzheng protested, "What else can I do? If you all abandon me, I might as well be dead."

"Wait, I've got an idea," Pei Qiusha said, her eyes sparkling.

"What is it? Tell me, quick!" Pei Jinzheng urged, desperate for a solution.

"You could ask Pei Qiuyu to keep him company," Pei Qiusha suggested.

"How could she possibly agree to that? Would she even listen to me?" Pei Jinzheng's hope quickly faded.

Pei Qiusha smirked. "She won't agree if you just tell her to go, but we can be more strategic."

"What's the strategy?"

"Tell her a wealthy businessman wants to discuss a deal with her."

Pei Qiusha elaborated, "Pei Qiuyu's been in high demand lately, with several executives seeking her out."

"Add one more to the list, and she won't say no. Then we can spin the situation to our advantage and ensure she'll have to comply!"

"At that time, we'll not only get our revenge but also have you fill this gap. Two birds with one stone, right?" Pei Qiusha said with a cold laugh.

"Alright, let's go with that plan!" Pei Jinzheng said, licking his lips and chuckling.

...

As soon as the Pei Qiuyu family arrived back at the hospital, they were greeted by a banner at the entrance, warmly welcoming them.

Numerous security guards were on hand, maintaining order at the entrance, a clear sign that a VIP was expected.

Lee Moxiang glanced at Lin Xuan and suggested, "How about you take a job as a security guard? It seems fitting for someone of your stature."

"Don't turn your nose up at the pay. If you don't have the skills, what else can you do? At least it's employment."

Just then, a black Rolls-Royce limousine pulled up to the hospital entrance.

The security team quickly dispersed the crowd of onlookers.

"Make way, Mr. George from the International Health Association has arrived!"

At that moment, numerous nurses, clutching bouquets, lined up on either side, chanting in unison, "Welcome, Dr. George, to our hospital for your esteemed visit!"

Lee Moxiang yanked on Lin Xuan's arm, "Are you blind? Can't you see the dignitary arriving? Move aside, will you?"

As they spoke, the car door swung open, and a man dressed in a designer suit with impeccably styled hair stepped out.

The hospital director and other administrators rushed to greet him. "Mr. George, welcome to our hospital. We are truly honored by your visit!"

After a brief handshake with the director, George's gaze fell on Lin Xuan.

He quickly made his way over to Lin Xuan.

"I've been telling you to get out of the way," Lee Moxiang scolded, still tugging at Lin Xuan. "Move to the side, now!"

To everyone's surprise, George approached Lin Xuan and bowed deeply.

"Mr. Lin, my apologies for the delay," George said with great respect.

Lin Xuan acknowledged him with a nonchalant hum.

Instantly, everyone on the scene was agape with shock!

Lee Moxiang, in particular, was astonished to see such a world-famous doctor showing such deference to Lin Xuan, even more so than to the hospital dean.

This is simply beyond belief! Utterly astonishing!