Chapter 79: A Punch Hit on Cotton
"Drugned?!"
Everyone gasped in surprise.
Grandpa Xu quickly walked over, taking only two steps in three.
Pointing at Xu Qiaolan's nose, he was so shocked that his voice trembled as he spoke:
"Tangtang, are you sure about this?"
Ning Tang nodded seriously, her face full of solemnity: "Grandpa, this is no small matter, and your granddaughter-in-law would never joke about it."
"Moreover, my elder brother's health is severely deteriorated. If this is not discovered, he could die from even a slight cold in the long run."
After listening.
Grandpa Xu felt dizzy and disoriented.
If Ning Tang hadn't been pressing the acupoints on his hand, he probably would have fainted.
"Who dares to be so bold as to tamper with the Xu family's property!"
"How could this happen?" Grandma Xu was also quite frightened. "Qiaolan has always been sensible and obedient since she was little, and she never caused us any trouble when she was out. Who could she have offended?"
At this moment, only Ning Tang remained calm.
She didn't panic. Instead, she turned to look at Xu Qiaoyan beside her and suddenly said, "Second Brother, it's your turn."
"Yes, yes, and Qiao Yan too, Tangtang, you should take a look at him as well."
"Qiao Yan and Qiao Lan have been married for so many years without having children, so is it also..." Grandma Xu didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood.
Xu Qiaoyan was not ambiguous either.
He immediately reached out and handed it to Ning Tang, adding a "thank you for your trouble" at the end.
Ning Tang touched it with her fingertips.
The living room fell silent again in an instant.
A moment later, everyone saw that her brows were much more relaxed than before, but her complexion was still not good.
"How about it?"
"My second brother's pulse is better than my eldest brother's. He hasn't suffered enough damage to the point of exhausting his energy, but compared to ordinary people, the situation is still not optimistic."
Ning Tang withdrew her hand and looked at Xu Qiaoyan.
"Second brother, you'll recover your health in a few years, so don't worry."
"Thank you, sister-in-law. Your words are truly a source of reassurance."
Xu Qiaoyan patted his wildly beating heart. Thankfully, his manly dignity was still intact.
It's in use now.
Grandma Xu finally felt half relieved, patting her chest and muttering:
"Thank goodness, it's good that it can be raised again!"
"He's better than your older brother; at least he didn't have to suffer so much!"
Grandpa Xu also breathed a sigh of relief. He was lucky to have saved even one of his two grandsons.
"But we can't just let this go. If it weren't for Tangtang, we would still be in the dark."
"We must find out who's hiding behind this, or our Xu family will never have peace!"
Despite being born of the same mother, Xu Qiaofeng's handsome face was as cold as if it were coated with frost.
He nodded: "Grandpa, don't worry, I'll arrange for someone to investigate tomorrow."
"No matter who this person is, once I catch him, I'll make sure he suffers a lot and I'm being merciful."
Standing to the side, Ning Tang seemed to have thought of something and immediately tugged at Xu Qiaofeng's arm, their eyes meeting.
"Don't make any big movements, or you'll alert the enemy."
“Besides, if my eldest and second brothers go to the urology department, it will definitely attract attention.” Ning Tang paused. “If you two brothers trust me, I can write you a prescription. I work in the traditional Chinese medicine department, so it will be convenient for you to get the medicine.”
The words had barely left his mouth.
Surprise flashed in everyone's eyes.
Xu Qiaofeng, in particular, was beaming with pride. Look how clever and thoughtful his wife is; she even thought of this.
"My wife is right."
"I'll listen to Tangtang, so as not to alert the enemy."
"Besides, your prescriptions are definitely more reliable than those from outside. If our eldest and second brothers don't trust our own family, who else would they trust?"
Xu Qiaolan immediately responded.
"Sister-in-law, of course we believe you! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even know I had such a serious health problem. Why would we abandon our benefactor and believe someone else?"
Xu Qiaoyan nodded in agreement.
"Yes, we'll have to trouble you, sister-in-law. We trust the medicine you prescribed, and it will also help us avoid being seen, killing two birds with one stone."
Grandpa Xu and Grandma Xu also agreed.
They simply couldn't imagine that without Tangtang, their Xu family would be wiped out.
The person behind this is absolutely vicious!
Grandpa Xu said with satisfaction, "Tangtang has thought things through. The more discreet this is, the better, so that it won't be used as an excuse by those with ulterior motives."
"Our family has had it too easy these past few years, so it's inevitable that we'll be attacked from all sides."
“Until this issue is completely resolved, you two, eldest and second eldest, should continue to pretend you know nothing, and we won’t tell anyone.”
Seeing that everyone agreed, Ning Tang was about to speak when Xu Qiaofeng, with his keen eye, went to get the paper and pen.
Ning Tang took it, pondered for a few seconds, and quickly began to write.
In no time, the two prescriptions were written.
Her handwriting is neat and beautiful, just like Ning Tang herself.
She handed it to Xu Qiaolan first, explaining in detail: "Brother, your prescription is mainly for detoxification and kidney nourishment. It contains many herbs that replenish qi and blood. It's normal to have nosebleeds after taking it, so don't worry."
He then handed another piece of paper to Xu Qiaoyan.
Ning Tang continued to instruct, "Second brother, your prescription is milder than your eldest brother's, and it won't cause any signs of internal heat, but it will make you feel sleepy every day."
"Remember, do not drink tea or eat spicy food during this period, as it will affect the efficacy of the medicine."
Xu Qiaolan and Xu Qiaoyan held it as if it were some kind of precious treasure.
In front of Ning Tang, he was like a student being lectured by his homeroom teacher, nodding his head back and forth.
Su Ying also came over, looking at it with great satisfaction.
Holding Ning Tang's hand, she smiled like a sister, and even took off the bracelet she had just bought.
This came from abroad; it has a beautiful and novel design.
Su Ying put the bracelet on Ning Tang's wrist, her voice full of gratitude.
"Tangtang, this bracelet is a gift from your sister-in-law, you can't refuse it."
"If it weren't for you, we don't know how chaotic our family would be. From now on, you'll be the family's darling, and more like my own little sister. I'd like to see who dares to bully you!"
Ning Tang looked at the sparkling bracelet under the light, and then at Su Ying's sincere face.
It was really hard to refuse, so I smiled and nodded.
"Then thank you, sister-in-law. I really like this bracelet."
"I'm glad you like it." Su Ying immediately breathed a sigh of relief, her gratitude overflowing.
God knows how much she wanted a child of her own after being married for more than nine years.
She used to think there was something wrong with her body, so she secretly went to the hospital for checkups many times, and was so anxious that she couldn't sleep all night.
Although Grandma Xu and Grandpa Xu never said much, they put pressure on her.
However, Su Ying couldn't control herself and became depressed for several years.
Now it is Ning Tang who has brought her hope!
Ning Tang knew about her sister-in-law's inner turmoil, so she didn't say anything, but silently held her hand tightly.
Grandpa and Grandma Xu were deeply moved to see how harmonious their home was.
Wiping away her tears, she said softly, "It's not late, Tangtang. You're still feeling unwell. Let Qiaofeng take you home to rest."
Ning Tang did indeed feel tired.
Without trying to be brave, she went back upstairs to wash up and then fell into a deep sleep.
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Military hospital.
Early in the morning, the police officers were waiting in the director's office.
Ning Tang changed her clothes and rushed over immediately.
"Dr. Ning, Wang Xinlei has confessed. She has admitted to what she did and was sent to prison by our people this morning."
"As for Ning Xin, who was arrested along with us, there was insufficient evidence against her. In addition, Captain Zhang Yanfei vouched for her, and she left that night after writing a guarantee."
Ning Tang nodded.
She guessed the outcome last night.
Ning Xin was merely the one offering advice; the one who actually carried out the plan was Wang Xinlei. Even if the matter were to be investigated, Ning Xin would at most be charged with attempted instigation.
Furthermore, even if Zhang Yanfei were to consider his own reputation, he wouldn't let it go unpunished.
It's really difficult to get Ning Xin punished.
However, Ning Tang is not one to hold back. Just because she managed to dodge this time doesn't mean she can escape unscathed next time.
The police officers left after explaining the outcome of the case.
The hospital director, his face full of worry, blew on his teacup: "Sooner or later, I'll lose all face. Why is it always our hospital that gets into trouble?"
I don't know how the news got out, but he was on the phone all night last night.
Since it concerned Jinlong, most of the people came to demand an explanation, and it even alarmed the person in the capital.
"By the way, Dr. Ning, if Professor Ming and the others come to you to learn from you again today, don't worry, just close the door and refuse them."
Ning Tang was taken aback: "Why?"
"That old man has ulterior motives. Last night when I got off work, he kept asking me about you. You two are not related at all. He was practically digging up your ancestral graves to ask you about it."
The dean became increasingly angry as he spoke.
He worked hard for half his life, and it wasn't easy for him to finally meet a genius.
Professor Ming is from Beijing, and he has so many students under his tutelage. How dare he try to steal my students? He has no shame!
Ning Tang chuckled.
He then discussed some more complicated medical conditions before leaving the office.
As soon as I arrived at the department entrance, I saw a girl in a white dress standing in the corridor.
Perhaps due to poor health, she only caught a fleeting glance at the other person and noticed that their face was very pale.
Ning Tang assumed she was there for a medical checkup and said softly, "Comrade, it's not time for work yet, there's still half an hour. If you're tired, just sit down and wait."
Upon hearing this, the girl in front of him raised her head.
He revealed a sickly face, but in contrast, he had a pair of dark eyes.
He exudes an air of being adept at calculating interests.
Ning Tang's first reaction was discomfort.
Her sixth sense told her that the woman in front of her was coming at her aggressively.
Lu Niannian smiled slightly and extended her left hand: "Hello, my name is Lu Niannian. Brother Qiaofeng should have told you about me, right?"
"Grandpa Xu said your medical skills are amazing, and even my mom said so. Someone who can earn their praise must be extraordinary."
"Sure enough, I knew I was right the moment I saw you."
Ning Tang looked at the hand in front of her. The fingertips were slender, fair and beautiful, clearly well-cared for.
She didn't immediately return the handshake, but simply nodded and said calmly, "Hello, Ning Tang."
The tone was flat, neither overly familiar nor distant, striking a perfect balance of politeness.
Lu Niannian's hand froze in mid-air, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected Ning Tang to react this way; it was completely unexpected.
But she quickly withdrew her hand, adjusted her clothes, and her smile remained unchanged.
"I've been wanting to visit you for a long time, but I was abroad recuperating and had to come back in a hurry. I finally have some free time today."
"By the way, how is Brother Qiaofeng? I heard you're pregnant now. It's amazing. I never thought that the neighbor brother who always teased me when we were kids would one day become a father."
As Lu Niannian spoke, her gaze casually swept over Ning Tang's slightly protruding belly.
Ning Tang lowered her eyes and touched her belly, her tone unchanged: "He has always been very mature and good to me. Thank you for your concern."
Who this "he" is is self-evident.
It was obvious that Ning Tang was continuing to talk about this topic, but Lu Niannian seemed oblivious.
She continued softly, "I grew up with Brother Qiaofeng. He used to dote on me the most. He would always give me the best food first. Later, when I went abroad for medical treatment, he even sent me a lot of letters."
"Thinking about it now, it still feels incredibly warm and wonderful."
Lu Niannian was lost in memories, her eyes filled with longing.
"Brother Qiaofeng is so good to me, of course I won't be ungrateful. Don't worry, sister-in-law, when your child is born, I'll take him to play with us."
After saying that, he looked expectantly at Ning Tang's reaction.
For a long time, the woman opposite him remained indifferent, as if she wasn't angry at all.
Lu Niannian's face looked completely ugly.
"I appreciate your kind gesture." Ning Tang turned slightly to the side, preparing to leave. "It's almost time for my shift, and I need to prepare to see patients. If Comrade Lu has nothing else to do, please go back first."
This is practically a blatant order to leave.
After saying that, Ning Tang turned and left without looking back at the person behind her.
Lu Niannian's face looked like she'd fallen into a vat of dye; she was furious.
What she just said is no different from punching a cotton ball.
How could a man as outstanding as Brother Qiaofeng marry such a rigid and boring woman?
The only redeeming quality she possesses is probably her unattractive face.
If this happened in ancient times, he would have been pointed at and drowned in a pig cage.
Lu Niannian simply couldn't understand where she fell short compared to Ning Tang. Why didn't Brother Qiaofeng wait for her?
The more I thought about it, the more resentful I became; I almost ground my back teeth to dust.
Just as Lu Niannian was about to kick the stool to vent her anger, someone suddenly came from the other end of the corridor.
She quickly regained her composure and reverted to her sickly and pitiful appearance.
Turning around, I saw it was Wang Yingying.
Upon seeing Wang Yingying, Lu Niannian paused for a moment, feeling a sense of familiarity: "Have I seen you somewhere before?"
It wasn't someone she'd met in recent years, otherwise she wouldn't be so unable to remember.
Wang Yingying turned her head and looked at her coldly: "This lady, if you're not going to see a doctor, don't block the door and obstruct others."
"I'm just waiting for a friend..."
Lu Niannian was almost roasted to death, and the delicate expression on her face almost crumbled: "If I have inconvenienced you, I apologize."
Wang Yingying raised an eyebrow.
They know her tricks inside and out.
Wang Yingying had no intention of letting Lu Niannian off so easily, and her tone became even colder: "There are only doctors here, no friends of yours."
"If you're blocking the entrance to the department, how will the patients move around when they arrive?"
"If you're not feeling well, go see a doctor. Don't just stand here like a decoration, ruining other people's mood so early in the morning. It's so unlucky."
After saying that, the door slammed shut.
I almost bumped Lu Nian Nian's nose.
She was furious and wanted nothing more than to kick the person in front of her away!
But this is a hospital, with lots of people and eyes. If a commotion breaks out, it will be embarrassing for us.
Lu Niannian took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, turned around and quickly left the corridor.
Just as I stepped out of the hospital, my eyes suddenly lit up.
She knows who that woman is!
That woman was the little tagalong who always secretly followed Xu Qiaofeng's second brother!
Xu Qiaofeng's second brother hated her the most. I heard that the two of them had a big fight over something and he even kicked this woman out of Shengjing.
Lu Niannian smiled.
If my second brother finds out she's back, and right under his nose, what will he think...?
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