Chapter 49: Shen Yuwei Gets Slapped

Xu Weiping’s physical condition had clearly improved significantly.

Naturally, the atmosphere within the Xu family underwent a subtle shift as well.

Since Ye Tian had demonstrated such supreme medical prowess and effectively purged the chronic cold poison that had plagued Xu Weiping for years, the Xu family no longer had any need for "consultations" from other renowned physicians.

Xu Weiping sat upright in the master seat of the living room. Although he had just recovered from a severe illness, the unique dignity and authority of a veteran military officer had not diminished in the slightest.

With a calm gaze, he looked at the famous doctors before him—those who had previously questioned and accused Ye Tian repeatedly—and slowly spoke:

"Gentlemen, thank you all for sparing no effort to come here today and troubling yourselves over my condition. However, Divine Doctor Ye has successfully treated me with remarkable results, and I am feeling much better now. Therefore, the subsequent recuperation and recuperative care can simply be left in the capable hands of Divine Doctor Ye..."

Hearing Xu Weiping’s words, the expressions of the renowned physicians instantly turned pale, then flushed with embarrassment.

This time, they had completely misjudged the situation.

In front of Ye Tian, their so-called medical skills, experience, and even seniority had all become a laughingstock.

Utterly useless.

Yet, they dared not raise the slightest objection.

One by one, they could only stand up, forcefully put on a calm and composed front, offer their congratulations to Xu Weiping, and take their leave.

"General Xu, it is naturally the most wonderful piece of good fortune that you are finally recovering today... We truly feel ashamed of ourselves today."

"General Xu is blessed with a natural fortitude, and with the assistance of an expert like Divine Doctor Ye, there is no longer any need for us to do anything."

"Today, I have finally witnessed a truly miraculous doctor. Divine Doctor Ye's medical skills are exquisite; given the opportunity in the future, I must seek guidance and learn more from Divine Doctor Ye..."

"Indeed, indeed..."

"Elder Xu, since there is nothing else, we shall take our leave first. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery."

The crowd of famous physicians began to offer their farewells one after another.

Each of them appeared somewhat crestfallen and disgraced.

Zhou Xun was already burning with rage on the inside, yet he dared not vent it in the slightest.

He could not afford to offend the Xu family, and he didn't even dare to display the slightest trace of dissatisfaction in front of them.

As a high-ranking military general, Xu Weiping held a pivotal and weighty position in this city and even throughout the entire region.

The influence and strength of the Xu family far surpassed that of the Zhou family.

The Zhou family had always wanted to curry favor with the Xu family in order to seek their own development and interests.

Under such circumstances, how could Zhou Xun dare to utter another redundant word?

Suppressing the raging fire within his chest, he forced an unsightly smile—one that looked far worse than crying—walked up to Xu Weiping, and said hypocritically:

"Elder Xu, seeing that your condition has received such effective treatment makes me genuinely overjoyed. Previously, we were quite worried about your health, but now we can finally rest easy. Divine Doctor Ye is indeed exceptionally skilled in medicine. I sincerely wish you a swift recovery; the nation still needs military men like you."

Xu Weiping glanced indifferently at Zhou Xun, his eyes devoid of any ripples. He merely gave a slight nod and said, "Mm, thank you for your concern, Doctor Zhou."

Immediately afterward, Xu Weiping signaled the butler to show the guests out.

***

Zhou Xun and the others finally departed in disgrace.

As soon as they stepped out of the Xu family's gates, Shen Yuwei hurriedly rushed up to Zhou Xun.

A trace of anxiety and anticipation still lingered in her eyes: "Mr. Zhou, with so many unexpected developments happening today... is the cooperation we discussed earlier still valid?"

Upon hearing this, fury surged from the bottom of Zhou Xun's heart.

He whirled around abruptly and delivered a fierce slap across Shen Yuwei's face.

With a crisp "啪" sound, Shen Yuwei's cheek instantly swelled and turned red.

Shen Yuwei was left somewhat dazed by this sudden slap.

She stood frozen in place, her eyes filled with terror and grievance.

"You vile woman, how dare you lie to the Zhou family!"

With wide, furious eyes, Zhou Xun roared, "You said Ye Tian was a good-for-nothing, a fraud, but what was the result? He actually cured Elder Xu's illness! Do you have any idea how much face the Zhou family has lost today because of you? Let me tell you, I will never let you off the hook. I am going to ruin you financially!"

With that, Zhou Xun turned around and strode away without looking back.

Shen Yuwei stood alone in the spot, wronged tears swirling in her eyes.

She never could have imagined that Zhou Xun would turn hostile and deny anyone he knew so ruthlessly.

She had truly done everything according to the Zhou family's demands.

Slandering Ye Tian in front of everyone, testifying against Ye Tian in the capacity of his ex-wife...

Yet now, she had ended up in such a state.

Shen Yuwei was both enraged and filled with bitter hatred.

However, she did not dare to resist, nor could she resist.

After all, she could not afford to offend the Zhou family.

She could only silently endure it all, her heart brimming with helplessness and remorse.

Dragging her heavy footsteps, she returned to her own residence.

As soon as she entered the door, she caught sight of Su Baitao.

At that moment, she could no longer suppress the grievance in her heart, and she threw herself into Su Baitao's arms, weeping bitterly.

"Baitao, those bastards from the Zhou family have turned their backs on me! I clearly did as they asked, but now they are shifting all the blame onto me..."

Weeping, Shen Yuwei recounted everything that had happened today.

Upon hearing this, Su Baitao's expression turned extremely unsightly.

Gently patting Shen Yuwei's back, he feigned comfort and said, "Yuwei, stop crying. We cannot afford to provoke the Zhou family's influence; we've simply taken a fall this time."

"Are we just going to let it go like this? Are we just going to let them bully us?"

Lifting her head, Shen Yuwei looked at Su Baitao with tear-filled eyes.

Su Baitao let out a helpless sigh and said, "What other choice do we have? For now, we can only endure it. That fellow surnamed Ye is really capable of stirring up trouble; if it weren't for him, how could we have fallen to such a state today?"

"Right, it's all Ye Tian's fault! If not for him, we wouldn't have been abandoned by the Zhou family."

Shen Yuwei immediately chimed in and agreed.

It seemed as though shifting all the responsibility onto Ye Tian could make her feel slightly better inside.

In her shallow understanding, all these misfortunes could only have been caused by Ye Tian.

***

With Xu Weiping's condition improving, the entire Xu family was immersed in a festive and joyous mood.

At noon, the Xu family hosted a grand banquet to express their gratitude to their distinguished guest, Ye Tian.

Meanwhile, Li Qingcheng and her younger brother Li Cheng, who had accompanied Ye Tian, also received the warmest hospitality from the Xu family.

This left both Li Qingcheng and Li Cheng pleasantly surprised and deeply flattered.

The brother and sister knew full well that they had successfully secured the friendship of the Xu family.

All of this was entirely thanks to Ye Tian.

Inside the dining hall.

A quaint and elegant large round table stood in the center, draped with a clean, immaculate white tablecloth. The tableware was neatly arranged, reflecting a soft luster.

The dishes laid out on the table were dazzling in variety, yet entirely devoid of any nouveau-riche vulgarity or ostentation.

Xu Ziyao sat beside Ye Tian, her eyes flashing with a radiant mix of excitement and curiosity, her gaze barely leaving him for a second.

She continuously placed food onto Ye Tian's plate and chatted with him from time to time.

Whenever they hit upon a topic of mutual interest, she would even lean closer and whisper a few words into Ye Tian's ear.

Her warm breath brushed against his ear, making Ye Tian feel a slight tingling sensation and stirring an itch in his heart.

Noticing this scene, Li Qingcheng felt a wave of sour jealousy rise within her.

"I refuse to lose to her!"

Without hesitation, she joined the conversation as well, deliberately acting very affectionate toward Ye Tian.

Could it be that Li Qingcheng also harbored romantic feelings for Ye Tian?

Seeing this, Xu Ziyao felt a surge of inner anger.

"Damn it, you aren't even Ye Tian's girlfriend, what right do you have to brush your breasts against Ye Tian's arm!"

A quiet contest among beauties unfolded silently...