Chapte 15: Shutting those who criticize you is what truly matters
Yu Hui thought the answer would definitely be yes.
After all, Xu Mian had really protected Shen Yanci before.
But without any pause, Yu Hui heard Xu Mian say: “No need.”
Yu Hui immediately understood.
Xu Mian intended to completely let go of Shen Yanci.
He let out a soft laugh. “Boss, you’ve finally realized it. That Shen Yanci, who pretended to be pure and upright in front of you, refusing all unwritten rules, swearing he’d never compromise… you thought he was innocent. Who knew, now he’s orchestrating his own schemes?”
Xu Mian didn’t waste time on the past.
She said calmly, “From now on, there’s no need to report on his matters.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the bus slowly arrived.
Xu Mian stepped on board and saw Xie Yan sitting in the same seat Wang Zhen had occupied yesterday.
“Morning.”
Xie Yan’s lips curved in a smile, his peach-blossom eyes tilting upward at the corners. Morning sunlight fell on him, making him appear gentle and warm.
Xu Mian nodded casually and took a seat near the front.
The bus stopped at the hospital entrance, and Xie Yan followed behind Xu Mian as she got off. Just before entering the hospital, Xie Yan took two vegetable buns from his pocket, saying the same thing as yesterday: “They’re hot.”
Xu Mian walked straight inside without looking at him. “Thanks, I already ate.”
Li Lai had just parked her car and saw Xie Yan. Her eyes lit up immediately as she walked over. “Xie Yan, I’m Li Lai from the ER. What’s this? Breakfast? Looks delicious.”
The smile on Xie Yan’s face disappeared in an instant. The corners of his eyes straightened, and he seemed like a completely different person.
“Sorry, excuse me.”
Li Lai froze. She stared blankly at the direction Xie Yan had walked off, then muttered under her breath, “Why does everyone fall for that fox spirit Xu Mian?”
Li Lai then sent a message directly to Xu Die.
Xu Die, your sister was at the hospital entrance early this morning, seducing my male idol. When are you coming?
Xu Die was at the hospital at the time. Seeing the message, she smirked slightly.
Xu Lin had already completed his checkup, leaning against the bedside scrolling on his phone.
“Dad, you know? My friend said Xu Mian went to Shengming Hospital just to flirt with men,” Xu Die said softly.
Xu Lin frowned immediately. “What did you say?”
“You didn’t know? A handsome man came to the hospital. My friend made the first move, but Xu Mian used her looks to steal his boyfriend. Dad, if this gets out, it’ll embarrass our whole family!”
Xu Lin’s brows knitted tightly. “Just like her dead mother both are shameless!”
Wang Fang, on the side, feigned worry. “Why is Mian Mian like this? Husband, I was planning to introduce her to Boss Cheng from Cheng Hardware. You know, if Boss Cheng finds out about this, he definitely won’t meet her.”
Xu Lin slammed the table irritably. “Just arrange the meeting! Quickly marry off this disaster star!”
Wang Fang feigned nervousness. “Should we tell Xu Mian first?”
Xu Lin waved his hand. “It’s lucky anyone wants her at all. Say nothing just invite Boss Cheng over.”
Wang Fang nodded. “Okay, I’ll handle it.”
She left, followed shortly by Xu Die. “Mom, you mean that Boss Cheng?”
Wang Fang smiled and nodded. “Yes, that Boss Cheng.”
Famous in Lincheng for being lecherous, he had just lost his second wife allegedly because he played too hard and she jumped to her death.
She was already looking forward to it: once Xu Mian was out of the way, all the Xu family’s wealth would finally be theirs to enjoy!
Wang Fang sent the hospital address to Boss Cheng, along with a photo of Xu Mian.
The reply came quickly: Okay, I’ll pick up the young lady promptly after work.
Wang Fang and Xu Die exchanged smiles.
Xu Mian went to the changing room to put on a white coat.
When she came out, she saw Wang Zhen in the corridor, taking a call in a low voice. “Really? The final racer will actually compete tonight?”
Xu Mian slowed her steps slightly. She tilted her head and glanced at Wang Zhen.
Wang Zhen looked very excited, her face flushed. “Can you get me a ticket? You know, the final racer hasn’t competed in five years I really want to go!”
The person on the line seemed like a scalper and quoted a price.
Wang Zhen stepped in place. “So expensive.”
Xu Mian walked past. From Wang Zhen’s leaky phone, she heard the voice on the other end: “It’s already cheap. You know how many racing fanatics the final racer has. This is a bargain. Or, you can take the last row it’s cheaper.”
Wang Zhen gritted her teeth, speaking recklessly: “I want the front row!”
Xu Mian raised an eyebrow and passed by Wang Zhen, heading into the ER.
Li Lai snickered, patting Wang Zhen’s shoulder. “Your racing idol again? Wang Zhen, if your idol knew you were a fan so overweight you couldn’t see your toes, would she be happy?”
Li Lai had a good figure and often teased Wang Zhen.
Normally, Wang Zhen wouldn’t mind, but today it was about her idol.
She blushed and snapped at Li Lai, “Not everyone cares about looks like you do!”
Xu Mian raised an eyebrow at Wang Zhen.
Li Lai stomped angrily. “How dare you! Fatso!”
Xu Mian entered the ER. Wang Zhen followed shortly after, eyes red.
Xu Mian glanced at her.
Wang Zhen rubbed her eyes. For some reason, she suddenly said, “I know I’m fat and not great, but no one can insult my idol!”
Xu Mian nodded. “I didn’t say anything.”
Wang Zhen looked at Xu Mian.
Xu Mian put her hands in the pockets of her white coat and said calmly, “Also, I don’t think being fat is a flaw.”
Wang Zhen stared. “Really?”
Xu Mian was about to nod.
Wang Zhen sniffed. “Liar. If you didn’t think I was fat, why did you refuse to go to the cafeteria with me yesterday?”
Xu Mian said, “The cafeteria’s too crowded. I don’t like the noise.”
Wang Zhen opened her mouth again.
Xu Mian said flatly, without warmth: “Like right now you’re very noisy.”
Wang Zhen had no choice but to stay silent.
Later, she looked at Xu Mian. For some reason, this person, so cold and distant like midwinter snow, made her feel a strange sense of closeness.
Then Wang Zhen leaned closer and asked, “Xu Mian, you really don’t think I’m fat? But you’re so slim yourself.”
“Life is yours to live as you like,” Xu Mian said casually. “No need to deny yourself for others. What you should do,” she glanced at a stretcher being pushed in from outside, emotionless, then turned back to Wang Zhen, speaking deliberately and clearly: “Is make those who call you fat shut up that’s your true ability.”