Chapter 305 The Little Fox Can't Hide His Tail

After being publicly driven away by Lu Jingyan, Qiao Lingling kept quiet for several days.

Rumors began to circulate in the compound.

"I heard that Commander Lu's wife has quite a temper."

"That's right, Mrs. Qiao kindly offered to bring soup, but was refused entry."

"Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you're so great. Why are you so intolerant?"

Su Wantang sat in the courtyard basking in the sun, listening to these words without even lifting her eyelids.

Wang Ma brought over the tea, gritting her teeth in anger. "Young Miss, these people are just bored and have nothing better to do than spread rumors."

Su Wantang took the teacup and took a sip. "Let them talk."

She knew in her heart that someone like Qiao Lingling would never give up easily.

The quiet these past few days has just been a prelude to something big.

She put down her teacup and looked at Wang Ma. "Wang Ma, have Qin Zheng investigate Qiao Lingling's background again, especially her husband's background and her 'studying in Germany' experience."

Wang Ma responded and turned to leave.

Su Wantang sat in a rattan chair, her hand resting on her slightly protruding belly.

The baby is still small and she can't feel fetal movement, but she can feel the power of life.

She closed her eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.

A few days later, Mr. Chen's wife suffered a relapse of her old ailment.

I have a persistent cough and can't sleep at all, night after night.

Old Chen was extremely anxious and called all the doctors in the family, but his condition did not improve.

Upon hearing this, Su Wantang immediately instructed Wang Ma to prepare a lung-nourishing soup and personally delivered it to the visitor.

The Chen family's courtyard was very large, with blue bricks and gray tiles, exuding the flavor of old Beijing.

Su Wantang carried the food box inside. Old Chen was sitting in the living room with his brows furrowed.

His eyes lit up when he saw her. "Wantang's here?"

Su Wantang nodded with a smile. "I heard that Grandma Chen wasn't feeling well, so I came to check on her."

Old Chen sighed. "The old woman has been coughing badly these past few days, and the medicine hasn't helped."

Su Wantang put down the food box and went into the inner room.

Old Madam Chen lay on the bed, her face ashen and her breathing rapid.

Su Wantang sat on the edge of the bed and reached out to take her pulse.

The pulse is weak, indicating insufficient lung qi.

She understood the situation and turned to Grandpa Chen, saying, "Grandpa Chen, Grandma Chen has weak lung qi, and the recent dry weather has caused her to cough incessantly."

Old Chen asked anxiously, "Then what should we do?"

Su Wantang took out paper and pen from her bag and quickly wrote down a prescription. "This prescription, brew one dose every day, will be effective after three days."

She took out a few more silver needles from her bag. "I'll give Grandma Chen a few more acupuncture needles to clear her lung meridian."

Old Chen nodded repeatedly. "Alright, alright, whatever you say, we'll do."

Su Wantang picked up the silver needles and inserted them into several acupoints on Old Madam Chen.

The technique is skillful and the needlework is accurate.

Old Madam Chen closed her eyes, and her breathing gradually calmed down.

Su Wantang massaged several acupoints for her, her technique gentle yet firm.

Half an hour later, Madam Chen opened her eyes, and her complexion had improved considerably.

"Wantang, I feel much better now." Her voice was weak, but her eyes were smiling.

Su Wantang smiled and said, "Grandma Chen, please rest a little longer. I'll go heat up the soup for you."

She walked out of the inner room, and Old Chen followed behind, his eyes full of gratitude.

"Wantang, your medical skills are truly amazing."

Su Wantang waved her hand. "Grandpa Chen, don't praise me. I've only learned a little bit."

Old Chen shook his head. "This isn't just superficial knowledge; it's real skill."

He paused, then said, "Those doctors outside are incredibly valuable. Unlike some people who have ulterior motives, thinking they can steal your skills."

Su Wantang was stunned for a moment, and before she could react, there was a knock on the door.

When Wang Ma went to open the door, she returned with a strange look on her face.

"Miss, it's Mrs. Qiao."

Su Wantang raised an eyebrow.

Qiao Lingling walked in carrying a fruit basket, a warm smile on her face.

"Mr. Chen, I heard that Grandma Chen is not feeling well, so I came to visit her."

Old Chen glanced at her but didn't say anything.

Qiao Lingling placed the fruit basket on the table, her gaze sweeping over Su Wantang before settling on the prescription and silver needle box on the table.

A glint of light flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Mrs. Lu is here too?" Her smile widened. "It seems Grandma Chen is very fortunate to have Mrs. Lu come to visit her in person."

Su Wantang nodded faintly, without replying.

Qiao Lingling walked to the table, staring intently at the prescription.

"Madam Lu is also skilled in medicine?"

Su Wantang smiled. "I know a little bit."

Qiao Lingling's gaze lingered on the prescription for a while before turning to the silver needle box.

"Madam Lu's acupuncture skills look very professional."

As she spoke, she reached out to take the silver needle box.

Old Chen coughed. "Mrs. Qiao, you can't just touch this needle."

Qiao Lingling's hand froze in mid-air, and she gave an awkward laugh. "I was just curious and wanted to see."

Old Chen's gaze darkened. "Being too curious isn't a good thing."

Qiao Lingling's expression changed, and she quickly said, "Old Chen is right, I was being presumptuous."

She turned and walked to the side, pouring herself a glass of water.

Su Wantang sat on the sofa, holding a teacup in her hand, watching Qiao Lingling's every move.

Qiao Lingling carried her water glass to the table and glanced at the prescription casually.

Then, she took out a handkerchief from her pocket and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

He wiped the prescription on the table with a handkerchief, dampening a corner of it.

She quickly apologized. "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I accidentally got the prescription wet."

Su Wantang looked at her, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

Old Chen sat to the side, pretending to close his eyes and rest, but his eyelids were slightly lifted up.

He saw through Qiao Lingling's little tricks perfectly.

Qiao Lingling pressed the prescription with her handkerchief, then folded it and put it back in her pocket.

She looked up and smiled at Su Wantang. "Mrs. Lu, I'm going to see Grandma Chen."

After saying that, she turned and went into the inner room.

Su Wantang sat on the sofa without moving.

Old Chen opened his eyes and looked at her. "Wantang, you figured it out."

Su Wantang nodded. "I can see that."

Old Chen sneered. "This little fox can't hide its tail anymore."

He paused, then said, "She didn't come for Jingyan, she came for your reputation as the 'Divine Physician Bai Shu'."

Su Wantang put down her teacup, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

"Grandpa Chen, what do you think she's trying to do?"

Old Chen thought for a moment. "She either wants to learn your medical skills, or she wants to use your prescriptions to save people."

Su Wantang nodded. "I think so too."

She paused, then said, "However, her urgency indicates that she has patients in urgent need of treatment."

Old Chen looked at her approvingly. "Your mind works very fast."

He stood up and walked to the window. "Wantang, what do you plan to do?"

Su Wantang smiled. "Since she wants a prescription, then I'll give her one."

Old Chen turned to look at her. "You're trying to lure the snake out of its hole."

Su Wantang nodded. "Yes."

She stood up, walked to the table, and picked up the prescription.

"I'll keep this prescription."

She took out paper and pen again and quickly wrote down another prescription.

"Give this one to her."

Old Chen took the prescription, glanced at it, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

"You're ruthless, girl."

Su Wantang smiled calmly. "You have to be ruthless when dealing with this kind of person."

She placed the prescription on the table, then turned and went into the inner room.

Qiao Lingling was sitting on the edge of the bed, talking to Old Madam Chen.

Seeing Su Wantang come in, she quickly stood up.

"Mrs. Lu, Grandma Chen is much better."

Su Wantang nodded. "That's good."

She went to the bedside and took Madam Chen's pulse again.

"Grandma Chen, please rest a little longer, and remember to take your medicine tonight."

Madam Chen smiled and nodded. "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Su Wantang turned and walked out of the inner room, with Qiao Lingling following behind.

"Madam Lu, it's time for me to go too."

Su Wantang said calmly, "Take care, Sister-in-law Qiao."

Qiao Lingling, carrying a fruit basket, walked to the door and suddenly turned around.

"Madam Lu, your medical skills are truly admirable."

Su Wantang smiled but didn't reply.

Qiao Lingling added, "If I have the chance, I really want to learn from you."

Su Wantang looked at her, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

"Sister-in-law Qiao, you're very kind, but medical skills aren't something you can learn casually."

Qiao Lingling's smile froze for a moment. "Yes, yes, Mrs. Lu is right."

She turned and walked out.

Su Wantang stood at the door, watching her back.

Old Chen walked over and stood beside her.

"Wantang, you're a good girl. Just keep it in mind."

Su Wantang nodded. "Don't worry, Grandpa Chen, I know what to do."

She turned and walked back to the living room, picking up her bag.

"Grandpa Chen, it's time for me to go too."

Old Chen saw her to the door. "Wantang, come find me anytime if you need anything."

Su Wantang smiled and nodded. "Okay."

She walked out of the Chen family's courtyard, where Wang Ma was already waiting at the door.

"Young Miss, shall we go back?"

Su Wantang nodded. "Let's go back."

As the two walked along the path in the courtyard, Wang Ma couldn't help but ask, "Miss, what exactly is that Qiao Lingling trying to do?"

Su Wantang looked ahead, her voice calm.

"She wants my prescription."

Wang Ma was taken aback. "What does she need the prescription for?"

Su Wantang smiled. "To save people."

She paused, then said, "However, the person she saved must be extraordinary."

Aunt Wang frowned. "Young Miss, what should we do?"

A cold glint flashed in Su Wantang's eyes.

"Since she wants it, I'll give it to her."

She paused, then said, "However, what I gave her wasn't real."

Upon hearing this, Wang Ma's eyes lit up. "Young Miss, you mean..."

Su Wantang nodded. "Yes, to lure the snake out of its hole."

When the two returned home, Lu Jingyan was sitting in the living room reading documents.

Seeing Su Wantang return, he put down the documents and walked over.

"How are you feeling, Grandma Chen? Are you feeling any better?"

Su Wantang nodded. "Much better."

She put her bag on the sofa and sat down.

"Jingyan, Qiao Lingling went today too."

Lu Jingyan frowned. "What is she going to do?"

Su Wantang recounted what had happened that day.

Lu Jingyan's face darkened after hearing this.

She wanted to steal your prescription.

Su Wantang nodded. "Yes."

Lu Jingyan stood up and walked a few steps in the living room.

"Wantang, what do you plan to do?"

Su Wantang smiled. "I've already asked Grandpa Chen to leave her a fake prescription."

Lu Jingyan turned his head and looked at her. "A fake prescription."

Su Wantang nodded. "Yes, this prescription looks fine, but its effectiveness will be greatly reduced when used."

She paused, then said, "I want to see who she will save after she gets the prescription."

Lu Jingyan walked over and sat down next to her.

"Wantang, that was a ruthless move of yours."

Su Wantang leaned against him and closed her eyes.

"You have to be ruthless to deal with this kind of person."

Lu Jingyan lowered his head and kissed her forehead.

"I'm here."

Su Wantang opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Jingyan, I know."

The two of them just hugged each other, neither of them saying another word.

That evening, Lu Jingyan went into the kitchen again.

He made a chicken soup following the recipe.

When the soup was served, Su Wantang took a sip.

It's still a bit salty.

But she still finished it.

Lu Jingyan looked at her, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Is it good?"

Su Wantang nodded. "It's delicious."

Lu Jingyan smiled. "Then I'll do it tomorrow."

Su Wantang leaned against him, her hand on her stomach.

"Jingyan, do you think Qiao Lingling will take the bait?"

Lu Jingyan reached out and hugged her even tighter.

Yes, it will.

He paused, then said, "Since she's in such a hurry, it means the person behind her is seriously ill."

Su Wantang nodded. "I think so too."

She closed her eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"Then let's wait and see what happens."