"I'm doing fine. Look how healthy your uncle is. Meimei, how's your relationship with Young Master Ou going?" Li Mei was the daughter-in-law favored by Madam Ou, and Dean Gong had always supported her. Li Mei was both smart and beautiful, and he had liked this niece since she was a child; he had raised her himself. Of course, he hoped that Young Master Ou, who was capable and wealthy, could become his niece's husband.
Dean Gong naturally had no idea about his daughter's affair with Young Master Ou. Who could have known that the nephew-in-law he had his eye on was the object of pursuit by countless young ladies and socialites, and that even his daughter had fallen for his advances once?
"Sigh, they're all in love now, while I'm left only with pain. Whether this plan succeeds or not, I can only rely on my uncle." Li Mei's beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation as she looked at her all-powerful uncle. She wondered if her plan with her uncle would work this time.
"Don't worry, the only antidote to the poison you asked me to give to Zhou Meina is Xiangbao. Only my Gong family has this herb in the whole world. I reckon Luo Xiaoyi will come knocking on our door soon. This time, you can put your mind at ease. What you should be thinking about now is how to win over Young Master Ou's heart and become Mrs. Ou."
A glint flashed in Dean Gong's eyes. He had been cunning and shrewd all his life, otherwise he would not have achieved his current success and status. To achieve fame and success, strength alone is not enough; sometimes, the means are even more important.
"Thank you, Uncle." Li Mei laughed heartily, excitedly rushing to her uncle and giving him a big hug.
"This child is still as mischievous as she was when she was little." Dean Gong pinched her little nose, his cloudy eyes full of doting affection.
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When Luo Xiaoyi first met Dean Gong, he was over sixty years old but still stood up straight, exuding the refined demeanor of a doctor. There was a warm feeling in his eyes, and she felt a sense of familiarity at first glance. She didn't understand why.
When Dean Gong saw her, his cloudy eyes swept over her face, and a look of shock appeared in his eyes. Then, he was stunned and blurted out, "Bai Zhi?"
"I'm not Bai Zhi, I'm Luo Xiaoyi." Luo Xiaoyi smiled faintly. Sigh, what's wrong with this world? Everyone calls her Bai Zhi. Does she have a twin sister?
Sigh, there's no time to think about these things now, let's get straight to the point. Sure enough, Ou Zihan understood her thoughts and spoke directly.
"Dean Gong, we've come to ask you for a medicinal herb, Xiangbao. I owe you this favor, and you'll remember it. I will repay you in the future." Ou Zihan's dark eyes narrowed, and he spoke in a commanding, cold tone, as if he were taking something that belonged to him, without any politeness.
This was the first time Luo Xiaoyi had ever seen someone ask for something so domineeringly, as if the other party absolutely had to give it to them, leaving no room for negotiation.
She couldn't help but gently tug at Ou Zihan's sleeve, signaling him not to be so arrogant. She was extremely afraid of angering Dean Gong, because if he refused to give it to her, Yue'er would lose her life. Therefore, she was extremely cautious.
To everyone's surprise, Ou Zihan turned his head and glared at her fiercely, displaying an overbearing imperial demeanor, indicating that she shouldn't overthink things. With him around, who would dare to disobey?
Luo Xiaoyi pursed her lips. She thought Ou Zihan was probably the most domineering man in the world. She quieted down and stopped making any moves.
Ou Zihan glanced at her, then looked at the quiet little woman beside him. A faint smile appeared on his lips. That's right, a wife follows her husband's authority. Why are you making such a fuss?
Dean Gong, watching their tacit understanding and actions, felt indignant for his niece. His niece was truly foolish; she'd been back for so long, and Madam Ou had always supported her, yet she'd allowed Young Master Ou and Luo Xiaoyi to develop such a close relationship. Even this old man was angry, let alone Mei Mei, the person directly involved.
Everything was under Dean Gong's control. This medicine was bait, and he naturally had to give it to him. Although it was the only medicinal herb left in the world, he had nothing to be reluctant about for Mei Mei's sake. Once Young Master Ou became a member of their family, wouldn't their family have everything?
Since we're going to put on an act, we should go all the way to avoid arousing suspicion from Young Master Ou.
Dean Gong paused slightly, feigning a hint of reluctance, but the expression vanished in an instant.
Ou Shao immediately glared at Dean Gong with displeasure. What? You dare to be reluctant to give it to me? Then he would have a hundred ways to make fun of him.
Dean Gong immediately adopted a submissive expression, as if he were about to generously offer his money, "Oh, Young Master Ou, I'll take it to you right away."
Just then, Ou Shao's phone rang. Mo Nan asked him to come back for an emergency meeting, so Ou Shao hurriedly left and instructed Dean Gong to take care of sending Xiao Yi away later. Dean Gong was naturally overjoyed. Everything was going according to his plan without any oversights. It seemed that he would soon be able to help Mei Mei achieve her wish.
As soon as Ou Shao left, Dean Gong immediately stopped fetching the medicine and sat back down in his study chair. He immediately changed his expression; the gentle and kind face from before vanished in an instant, replaced by a cold and ruthless one. He stared at Luo Xiaoyi sitting opposite him as if she were his enemy, his gaze already murderous towards her a thousand times over.
Looking into his chilling gaze, Luo Xiaoyi felt her heart pounding. Why hadn't Dean Gong gone to get the medicine? She didn't understand. She didn't know Dean Gong. Why was Dean Gong so warm and friendly in front of Young Master Ou, but changed his attitude so drastically behind his back?
Was this just her imagination? She lowered her eyes awkwardly, not daring to look at Dean Gong's cold gaze any longer. She picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip of tea.
"Dean Gong, thank you so much this time. You've done me a huge favor and saved my sister's life. In the future, if you ever need anything from me, I will do my best to help." Luo Xiaoyi's clear eyes sparkled with sincerity, her face innocent and pure, as if she were a fairy who had transcended the mortal world, without any scheming or conspiracy.
Dean Gong's cloudy eyes still held a cold aura as he stared at her, and his gaze was even colder, making her shiver involuntarily. She nervously gripped the teacup on the table; this was no illusion!
Dean Gong stared at her in thought for more than ten seconds before speaking in a cold voice.
"Do your best? Luo Xiaoyi, I hope you can keep your word!" Dean Gong's tone was unusually cold and hard, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"Of course it counts! How could I, a respectable doctor, lie to you?" Luo Xiaoyi met his cold gaze, her heart pounding with anxiety. She had no money, no family background, and in terms of medical skills, she was naturally no match for Dean Gong, a descendant of the Imperial Medical Academy. What could a mere doctor like her do for the renowned Dean Gong?
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