Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 257 - Qiao Xi You Vicious Woman
Chapter 257: Chapter 257 Qiao Xi, You Vicious Woman!
Chapter 257: Chapter 257 Qiao Xi, You Vicious Woman!
Qiao Xi took a careful look, and indeed it was Xu Xingluo lying on the mobile hospital bed.
Her forehead was smeared with fresh blood, and her eyes were tightly closed, her complexion extremely pale.
The injury appeared to have been caused by an impact.
Could it be that Xu Xingluo tried to commit suicide by crashing into a wall?
There are so many modern ways to die, there’s no need for such unreliable methods with a low success rate.
Qiao Xi simply didn’t believe someone like Xu Xingluo would seek death, especially since she had a history.
There was only one possibility, she did it for others to see.
Suddenly.
Her gaze met Xiang Huai’s, who locked onto her like a viper, his eyes cold and dark.
But he quickly followed the mobile bed into the hospital.
“Young Madam?” Old Chen called out.
Qiao Xi shook her head and said, “I’m fine, I’ll go in first.”
“Alright, I’ll wait for you outside.”
Qiao Xi strode toward Yan Shi’an’s office.
Doctor Yan had no shifts today and came to the hospital specifically for Qiao Xi.
When Qiao Xi arrived, the office door was open. Yan Shi’an looked solemn and appeared heavily burdened.
Knock knock.
Qiao Xi raised her hand and knocked on the door, “Doctor Yan.”
Yan Shi’an looked up, his expression softened as he pretended, “Xiaoqiao, you’ve arrived, please have a seat.”
Qiao Xi slowly walked into the office and sat across from him, then asked, “Doctor Yan, you messaged me yesterday saying you had something important to tell me, what is it?”
Yan Shi’an looked hesitant, then brewed her a cup of tea and said, “Have some tea first.”
With a thousand thoughts racing in his mind, he didn’t know where to start.
“Is it very difficult for you?” Qiao Xi asked.
Yan Shi’an shook his head, smiling bitterly as he said, “I just received a message from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Haicheng, you’ve been registered.”
Registered?
“What?”
Yan Shi’an explained, “It’s the decennial Needle Trial conference of the Chinese Medicine Community, your name is already on the notice board. Xiaoqiao, did you register yourself?”
Qiao Xi furrowed her brow, “Although I wanted to register, I haven’t applied yet.”
Yan Shi’an closed his eyes, feeling the worst premonition.
“It’s over.”
His complexion turned pale, “They indeed care about you saving Liu Zongyun.”
“How so?” Qiao Xi sensed Grandpa Cheng and Doctor Yan both carried secrets, and their expressions always seemed peculiar whenever they talked about the decennial Needle Trial conference.
At this point, Yan Shi’an decided to divulge all he knew.
“Xiaoqiao, what I’m about to say next is very important. I’ve only recently found out about this.”
Doctor Yan took a sip of tea and spoke somberly, “The decennial Needle Trial conference is a grand ceremony in the Chinese Medicine Community. Many practitioners have gained fame from this event, like your master, National Doctor Cheng Han, along with Lu Bannong and his daughter Lu Yingxue.”
“However, twenty years ago, something happened. Cheng Han lost that conference, Lu Bannong won! They agreed to the North-South Division, and they should not meddle with each other’s patients. The inheritors of Cheng Acupuncture Technique who violate this will automatically be registered for the next Needle Trial conference.”
“This is the rule, no one opposed it.”
Qiao Xi understood, “Years ago, Liu Family sought medical help in God’s Capital. Liu Zongyun was treated by Lu Bannong, and by treating Liu Zongyun, I violated this rule. I must participate in the Needle Trial conference, right?”
Yan Shi’an nodded with difficulty, “Yes.”
This was a rule targeting Cheng Acupuncture Technique.
The rumors of uncompromising rivalry between Lu Bannong and Cheng Han were true.
Qiao Xi looked at his troubled expression and asked, “It’s not just that simple, right? What’s the cost if I lose?”
“If you lose, your hand’s tendons and veins would be disabled and you could never practice medicine again.”
Strength is respected.
And Chinese medicine is no exception.
Qiao Xi looked down at her fair wrists, to lose would mean to be either maimed or injured.
She hadn’t expected the cost of treating Liu Zongyun to be so severe.
It’s no wonder Grandpa Cheng stopped her from saving the Liu Family.
And Liu Huimin… She must have known!
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She single-handedly propelled this matter, truly killing two birds with one stone! She used it to treat Liu Zongyun and to vent anger on behalf of Xu Xingluo at the time!
What a scheme!
The loving brain nurtured by the Liu Family still has a mind for plotting!
Qiao Xi lowered her eyes, her voice soft and gravelly, “Dr. Yan, I can only win, right?”
“Yes.”
Yan Shi’an felt it was cruel, “In this ceremony, Lu Yingxue will participate, Xiaoqiao, you…”
Lu Yingxue was personally taught by Lu Bannong. Ten years ago, when she was just 18, she outshone everyone and won the championship. She carried the name of a genius, appearing abruptly.
“You shouldn’t worry too much. These ceremonies are generally attended by younger people, the old doctors won’t stoop so low. They have their pride, so…”
“So my biggest competitor is Lu Yingxue?”
Qiao Xi looked up at him deeply, “Dr. Yan, I dare not take this lightly. The Chinese Medicine Community is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. I’ll be careful.”
What if there’s not just one Lu Yingxue.
Yan Shi’an looked at her, his eyes tinged with bitterness, “I believe in you. The selection in Haicheng is in half a month, followed by successive rounds. The final ceremony will be held in the Imperial Capital. I wait for you to become someone like Cheng Han.”
“I will do my best.”
Qiao Xi’s eyes were sparkling, staring at him.
If the enemy comes, meet them head-on; if there’s a flood, build a barrier.
She was no longer the Qiao Xi who feared everything.
Yan Shi’an lamented, “The future belongs to the young. Go back now, and practice your acupuncture well.” Yan Shi’an was very clear in his mind.
If she used the acupuncture technique displayed at Hai City Hospital, it would be far inferior to that of the Lu Family.
She was likely to lose.
She walked out of the office, leaning against the corridor wall, and pulled out her phone to scroll through her contacts.
She found Grandpa Cheng’s number and dialed it.
After hearing Dr. Yan’s words, she wanted to confirm with Cheng Han once more.
No answer.
Qiao Xi listened to the “beep beep beep” busy tone in her ear, wondering if Grandpa Cheng had gone to the deep mountains again to gather herbs.
“Qiao Xi!”
Suddenly a hand reached over and rudely grabbed her wrist, almost causing Qiao Xi’s phone to drop to the ground.
Xiang Huai, with eyes bloodshot, dragged her to the inpatient department.
“Xiang Huai, what are you doing?”
Qiao Xi swiftly retrieved a Golden Needle and fiercely stabbed it into an acupoint on his forearm.
Xiang Huai felt his arm go numb, and instantly released his grip.
“You and your needles… vicious woman! Look at what you’ve done to Xingluo!”
New grudges, old resentments.
Xiang Huai, like a mad dog, would bite whenever he saw Qiao Xi.
Qiao Xi rubbed her reddened wrist and asked, “It was my doing?”
She looked at Xiang Huai holding his arm, her heart hardened and she kicked his knee.
Seeing Xiang Huai reminded her of her grandmother’s death.
Xiang Huai had caused her grandmother’s death!
“Xiang Huai, how dare you come after me? My acupuncture can heal, but it can also harm! Are you really not afraid I might paralyze you in an impulsive moment?” Qiao Xi’s tone was icy.
He was her nemesis!
“You dare, believe me or not, I can make it impossible for you to survive in the Chinese Medicine Community. Lu Bannong is my uncle!” Xiang Huai glared at her, his teeth clenched.
“Let’s see then, I’ll be waiting! And you just said, take me to see Xingluo?” Qiao Xi looked at Xiang Huai, a cold smile flickering in her eyes, “I hope you won’t regret it!”
She was in need of an opportunity to be alone with Xu Xingluo!
Qiao Xi was holding back resentment and had some questions she wanted to ask Xu Xingluo in person!
