"It's not the medicine that's the problem?" Su Nian was taken aback by the test results.
Seeing her disbelief, Chen Lishu waved the inspection report in front of her.
It was precisely because of her momentary pause that a large vehicle sped past them, nearly causing a collision. Chen Lishu was thoroughly shaken.
Chen Lishu, feeling a bit flustered, patted her chest to calm her racing heart, then said through gritted teeth, "What's so surprising about that? Drive properly. I'll explain the details when we get back!"
Su Nian quickly nodded. The rest of the journey was silent. As they neared home, she suddenly spoke, "If the medicine is fine, then I strongly suspect the doctor who prescribed it is the problem. Perhaps the doctor treating Old Mrs. He has been bribed by Zhang Wan'er!
You know, some medicines are harmless when ingested, but you can't guarantee this particular medicine is suitable for Old Mrs. He's condition. She was much better just a few days ago, and now she's worse. What else could it be but foul play? My advice is to stop the medication and take Old Mrs. He to the hospital for a check-up.
Also, you need to be careful during this period. You've brought your work home, haven't you? I'm worried Zhang Wan'er might use this as an excuse to enter your room and steal the finished product! After all, this competition has been elevated to a matter of national honor. If you lose..."
Su Nian paused here. She didn't want to say anything too harsh that would put undue pressure on Chen Lishu. Chen Lishu was intelligent enough to understand her meaning.
Chen Lishu shrugged nonchalantly. She had already anticipated this possibility and said, "It's okay. I was prepared for this. I've already posted my design drafts on Weibo, but they're hidden, so no one can see them but me!
I'm not afraid of thieves or those who covet my work. If they dare to steal this work, I'll have the perfect reason to catch all those who framed me, saving me a lot of trouble in the future!"
Hearing Chen Lishu's words, Su Nian finally breathed a sigh of relief. A slight smile touched her lips, and after a moment of hesitation, she slowly said, "Madam, are you planning to take Old Mrs. He to the hospital during this time?
If you don't have the time, I can help you keep an eye on He Gu's place. I can see if she's had any contact with Zhang Wan'er during this period. If there's any contact, everything will make sense!"
"I plan to take my godmother to the hospital tomorrow. However, I'll need your help to monitor He Gu. I don't think this is as simple as it seems. You're right, Zhang Wan'er will do anything to achieve her goals. The key is Zhang Wan'er's identity. If He Gu is being threatened, it's not impossible."
Chen Lishu didn't know how accurate Su Nian's guess might be, but when it involved family, she certainly wouldn't be careless. Since Su Nian didn't have anything else to do during this time, she could only trouble her to go.
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Upon returning home, Chen Lishu rather wearily placed the inspection report on the table. She raised her hand to block the light overhead. Just as she was feeling drowsy and about to drift off, a sharp exclamation suddenly pierced the air.
"Good heavens, Lishu! I thought you spent the entire day at the company handling work matters, but I didn't expect you to go to the hospital to check on the medicinal issues! I must say, your jealousy is truly intense!"
Chen Lishu furrowed her brows and opened her eyes. When she saw Qin Yue covering her mouth, feigning an expression of disbelief, she rubbed her forehead with a headache.
The commotion quickly drew the attention of Old Mrs. He in the room, and everyone pushed the door open and came out.
Old Mrs. He looked at the exhausted Chen Lishu, affectionately tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear with her hand, and then glared at Qin Yue, scolding, "Why are you shouting so loudly? This is supposed to be a quiet home. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were throwing a shrewish tantrum!"
"Aunt He, you're out. I didn't intend to make such a scene, but I just think Lishu has gone too far this time! Look at what she's done." As Qin Yue spoke, she placed the dregs inspection report in front of Old Mrs. He.
Old Mrs. He didn't find much wrong with it. After all, Zhang Wan'er wasn't someone to be entirely trusted, and her own health hadn't been great lately. Even if Chen Lishu hadn't checked, she would have asked her husband to take it to a friend for examination!
Qin Yue, completely oblivious to Old Mrs. He's impatience, spoke with an air of righteous indignation, "Zhang Wan'er making medicine for Auntie is a kind gesture. If you don't trust her, you can do it yourself!
What were you doing when Auntie was sick? Those who know realize you're her goddaughter, but those who don't might think Zhang Wan'er is Auntie's goddaughter. It seems you only pay lip service to being good to Auntie, but you lack substantive action!
I don't mean to target you, but I believe if this matter of yours gets out, how many people will gossip about it? For a public figure like you, this is a very bad thing, the impact is immense!"
Upon hearing Qin Yue's words, Old Mrs. He's face instantly turned cold. "It seems you didn't take yesterday's words to heart. I told you not to turn your back on your own family. You are relying on the influence of the He and Gu families to live comfortably in the courtyard, yet your words are all in defense of Zhang Wan'er. Honestly, are you and Zhang Wan'er plotting something?"
Qin Yue scratched her head, speechless, and said with great disappointment, "Old Mrs. He, what are you saying? I'm doing this for your own good. You need to see who truly cares about you!"
She really didn't know what was going on with these two. Chen Lishu wasn't that attentive to the old lady; in her opinion, it was just superficial relations. Why was Old Mrs. He so set on her? Zhang Wan'er had been quite convincing these days!
If Old Mrs. He knew what Qin Yue was thinking, she would have sneered endlessly. She wasn't a fool like Qin Yue, easily swayed by a few words. Having experienced so much, she knew how to judge people for herself!