Ye Ningwan didn't answer, but simply closed the door, keeping Butler Wang out.
Turning around, Zhang Qin couldn't wait to rush towards Madam Pei, who was curled up on the bed.
"Madam! Madam, how are you?"
Ye Ningwan ignored Zhang Qin and simply stood at the door, her gaze sweeping over the room where Madam Pei was staying.
Let alone the master bedroom, this room is much simpler than the other guest bedrooms. It seems to be a very small room that was barely partitioned off because there wasn't enough space at the end of the corridor.
The space was very cramped, with only a bed barely fitting in. A very narrow bathroom was partitioned off, and a two-seater sofa, just big enough for two people to sit on, was squeezed in at the foot of the bed, barely creating a place to sit.
No wonder Madam Pei was so angry that she smashed all the furnishings in the room.
This was far too much of a hardship for Madam Pei, who was always extravagant.
When has she ever been treated so poorly? She probably hasn't even stayed in such a cramped and shabby room when she went to the countryside for poverty alleviation work!
Madam Pei, leaning against the sofa, remained motionless, like a frozen sculpture, staring blankly in a certain direction in the void, her eyes numb and dazed, as if she had been subjected to some strange freezing spell.
Zhang Qin immediately realized the situation in the room.
He frowned, clenched his fists, and said angrily.
"You are, after all, the eldest wife of the Pei family. How can these people treat you like this! Making you stay in a room like this is utterly outrageous!"
Zhang Qin's eyes flushed crimson, and he reached out to touch Madam Pei's face, speaking gently.
"I'll go find Butler Wang in a bit and have him give it to you..."
However, before Zhang Qin could finish speaking, Madam Pei suddenly slapped away Zhang Qin's hand that was trying to touch her, screaming loudly and retreating backward.
"Ahhh—Don't touch me! Don't come any closer! Get away!"
Madam Pei's shrill scream made Zhang Qin's hand freeze in mid-air.
He stared in utter astonishment at Madam Pei, who had fallen off the sofa in fear. He reached out to help her, but hesitated and withdrew his hand because of her terrified appearance.
Madam Pei curled up and shrank behind the curtains in the corner.
Zhang Qin seemed frozen in place, kneeling motionless on one knee beside the sofa, unable to recover from the shock for a long time.
He didn't move, but his expression was so sad and sorrowful. Tears rolled down his face, gathered on his chin, and fell one by one.
He murmured to himself.
"Madam...how could you have become like this...Madam..."
Ye Ningwan remained unmoved, leaning against the cabinet and coldly watching Zhang Qin.
She will not feel pity for those who have hurt her.
However, even though Ye Ningwan didn't say anything, Zhang Qin suddenly stood up, stared coldly at Ye Ningwan who was leaning against the cabinet with a lazy expression, and questioned her.
"How could the First Madam have become like this?!"
Ye Ningwan looked completely innocent and asked in return.
"You don't know why she turned out like this? I've already reminded you of everything I could. In the end, isn't it all your own fault for not investigating that so-called 'Immortal Doctor'?! You blame me for this mess, Assistant Zhang? You can't just pass the buck like that! If you want to be ungrateful, you can wait until you walk out this door!"
Zhang Qin was so angered by Ye Ningwan's retort that his face turned ashen, and he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.
After a long while, he finally spoke through gritted teeth.
"The First Madam was indeed traumatized before, but she's not such a fragile woman! She was perfectly normal before she left the hospital, so why is she like this now?"
Ye Ningwan shrugged.
"You're asking me? Who should I ask? Do you think I provoked her? I haven't mentioned this at all. If you're looking for someone to complain to, you've come to the wrong person!"
Zhang Qin walked towards Ye Ningwan.
Standing on the cabinet in front of Ye Ningwan, he reached out and picked up the teapot on it, poured a glass of water, and glared fiercely at Ye Ningwan.
"I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. Whether it's Madam Pei the Second, you, or anyone else in the Pei family, anyone who has harmed Madam Pei will not be let off easily!"
Ye Ningwan sneered.
"Please go ahead."
Zhang Qin took the cup and walked towards Madam Pei, who was hiding behind the curtains.
But as soon as he approached Madam Pei, she pulled the curtains that covered her, looked up, her dark eyes filled with vigilance, and screamed loudly at Zhang Qin.
"Don't come any closer! Stay away from me!"
Zhang Qin tried several times, but every time he tried to get close to Madam Pei, she would scream and roar wildly, like a mother beast that had been provoked, instinctively protecting herself.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Qin could only helplessly stay away.
"Madam..."
Zhang Qin turned his head and finally softened his tone.
"Ninth Madam, could you please do me a favor?"
Ye Ningwan raised an eyebrow and sneered at Zhang Qin.
Why do you think I would help you?
Zhang Qin put down his teacup, took a folded piece of paper from his suit pocket, and waved it at Ye Ningwan.
"The Ninth Madam would probably want this."
Ye Ningwan raised an eyebrow.
"What's this?"
Zhang Qin said.
"Five years ago, the guest list for the Ye Group's banquet included twelve special guests who were able to enter the 22nd floor. One of them is very likely to be the person you are looking for."
Ye Ningwan reached out her hand to Zhang Qin.
Zhang Qin picked up the teacup and walked over, placing the paper in Ye Ningwan's palm. Then he handed the teacup in his other hand to Ye Ningwan and said, word by word.
"My request is to cure the First Madam, and I believe you will keep your word."
His fingers tapped against Ye Ningwan's palm a few times through the folded paper, carrying a hint of warning.
Ye Ningwan withdrew her hand, gripped the paper Zhang Qin had handed her tightly, and smiled brightly.
"Don't worry, I'm a businessman. Businessmen believe in getting things done on a cash-and-carry basis. If you give me what I want, I'll definitely get what you want in return."
Zhang Qin stepped aside to make way for Ye Ningwan.
Ye Ningwan, holding a water glass, walked to Madam Pei, squatted down, and looked into Madam Pei's eyes.
The other party was clearly not resistant to Ye Ningwan, who was a woman.
Ye Ningwan smiled and said to Madam Pei.
"Are you afraid of other men in the room? Then look into my eyes. As long as you look into my eyes, you won't be afraid!"
Madam Pei slowly raised her head, staring blankly into Ye Ningwan's eyes, her throat hoarse from shouting too loudly.
"Really?"
Ye Ningwan's smile was more dazzling than the sun.
"Of course it's true, leave it to me."
Madam Pei finally looked into Ye Ningwan's eyes, and then all her movements froze.
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