Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 1125: Chapter 1097: Don’t Let Any Complications Arise

Yu Minglang watched as his wife haggled over treatment fees with the tone of someone buying cabbage at the market. He could already picture the other person’s expression, equal parts frustration and amusement, yet helpless.

His wife really was something!

Qian hung up the phone and sat cross-legged on the sofa, gleefully counting on her fingers like a miser.

"At least 350,000 for the treatment fees, a vintage Jingdezhen blue and white porcelain jewelry box, and the boss owes me a favor, hahaha!"

They were going to make a killing this time.

"Hold on, wife, am I hearing this right? You’re getting paid several times over for a single case?" Yu Minglang realized that his wife was playing both sides!

Qian put on a righteous face and said, "No, I’m just considering the bigger picture!"

As long as it was for the greater good, getting a few harmless perks on the side shouldn’t be an issue, right~

Yu Minglang found her as sly as a little fox, amused but not daring to say so. Only a retired working dog would dare to bark out in righteous indignation at a time like this.

"What on earth are you barking at! You ungrateful mutt! One more sound and I’ll turn you into a dog meat hotpot!"

Qian roared with full vigor at the beauty. She was in high spirits, standing on the sofa and leaping onto Yu Minglang’s back, who happily carried her around the house while she playfully shouted, "Charge! Charge!"

Hearing Qian and Yu Minglang’s playful banter, the beauty let out a few grumpy noises. It couldn’t stand this female; she always bullied its friend!

Yu Minglang carried Qian around, and Qian noticed the disdainful look from the beauty. She extended her middle finger at it: What, not satisfied? Her husband just loved her!

The beauty barked at her, and although Yu Minglang couldn’t see the argument between the human and the dog, it seemed like there was a slight hint of tension in the air, so he turned around.

Qian smiled at him and quietly withdrew her middle finger, while the beauty stuck its tongue out at Yu Minglang, looking obsequious.

Yu Minglang felt completely satisfied; the feeling of home was just wonderful.

As he turned his head back, Qian once again glared at the beauty, and the beauty bared its teeth at Qian.

"Oh, right, I just remembered something." Yu Minglang, carrying Qian, freed one hand to take out a wooden comb from his pocket. It was clearly hand-carved, with intricate patterns and an exotic flair.

"Here, for you."

"Where did this come from?" Qian took it, holding it in her hand. It was quite beautiful.

"Balan made it himself. It’s a carving technique from his hometown. He gave it to me after some drinks and said to consider it a meeting gift for you."

"Thank him for me."

...

Qian had received benefits from three families for a single case, and since it was of great importance, she naturally went all out in treating the old man. To her delight, the old man instantly took a liking to Qian, as she reminded him of his first love, and he listened to everything she said.

Thus, after a few treatments, the effects were immediate. Even Qian herself felt things were going a bit too smoothly.

A week later, Qian finished the treatment and returned home for a bath. She was in the middle of it when Mrs. Li called, her voice filled with joy.

"Mr. Chen, thank you so much for the treatment these past few days. I’ve just transferred 200,000 to your account. Please check. My husband and I will be out tomorrow, so we entrust the further treatment of the old man to you. Thank you for your contribution to our family!"

"Isn’t it a bit early to get paid? My treatment isn’t completely finished." Qian felt a bit puzzled.

"No, no, no, this is what you deserve. You’ve done a great job. When we return, we will certainly host a banquet to thank you personally!"

A light went off in Qian’s head, and she understood what was happening!

Mrs. Li being so delighted, generously giving so much money and repeatedly thanking Qian, yet the old man’s illness wasn’t completely cured, meant only one thing.

Qian hung up the phone and called Yu Minglang.

"Did Mr. Li hand over the item?"

"Yes, I was just about to tell you. I’m escorting the item to the capital tonight with my team." Yu Minglang was succinct; his wife had really done a great job this time.

The higher-ups were anxiously after this item, and outside forces were also eyeing it. His wife’s treatment had been done beautifully, and the higher-ups had just called to praise Qian lavishly.

"Stay safe."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Qian didn’t feel any joy.

She soaked in the bathtub for a while longer, blowing at the bubbles floating on the water’s surface, her heart mirroring them with rings of unease.

From start to finish, she didn’t know what the Li family was handing over, but since it was biotechnology and both foreign and domestic forces desired it, even stirring the higher-ups, it must be extremely dangerous.

Yu Minglang had already gone back to take over the family business, so he shouldn’t have been involved. Yet the Li family was worried and requested Yu Minglang to help escort it, underscoring the object’s significance and implied danger.

Qian just hoped Yu Minglang would return safely, without any unexpected incidents.

Qian had never felt like this before; she constantly felt uneasy today, as if something was bound to happen, making her anxious.