The Possessive Villain Is Too Clingy [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 20

Dr. Li waited for Ye Zhixia to speak, but she remained silent, lost in thought for a long time. The office was eerily quiet.

In the original plot, Old Master Chu had poor health and ultimately passed away from depression after Chu Ning’s death. However, judging from the current situation, his death wasn’t as simple as succumbing to grief.

The problem was, if Old Master Chu was in poor health, he would have sought medical treatment. Yet the original plot never mentioned anything about poisoning.

On the surface, the only ones who could harm the old man were Chu Xiao and, at most, Chu Tianheng. But one was just a small-time CEO of an entertainment company, and the other was merely the deputy head of the operations department at Chu Corporation. How could they possibly wield such unchecked power?

She silently complained to Xiao Mi in her heart: In previous worlds, didn’t you always provide plot clues? What’s going on now?

Xiao Mi, who had been dozing on Ye Zhixia’s shoulder, jolted awake and responded pitifully: Before, you were just a regular agent handling simple missions with clear plots. Now you’re Director Ye, here to correct a high-difficulty world…

Though Xiao Mi was just a system, after working together for so many years, Ye Zhixia had developed some affection for her and couldn’t bring herself to scold her too harshly. She could only sigh.

Finally, it was Dr. Li who broke the silence: “Excuse me, family member, are you in a related profession?”

“Ah…” Ye Zhixia was momentarily stunned before spinning a lie. “I used to work at a testing company.”

It seemed medical staff were truly busy, after two visits to the hospital, not a single person recognized her.

When out in the world, one’s identity was what one made it. Besides, it wasn’t entirely a lie in a certain plague-ridden minor world, she had indeed worked as a lab technician.

“Does the patient’s work or daily life involve possible exposure to cadmium?” Dr. Li asked routinely.

Understanding the cause of the patient’s condition was crucial to prevent recurrence after treatment.

But Old Master Chu’s poisoning was different from other cases of accidental exposure or occupational hazards.

“Dr. Li, I’ll be honest with you, the patient is the head of Chu Corporation,” Ye Zhixia said gravely.

Dr. Li paused. Of course, he knew of Chu Corporation, but he didn’t understand why Ye Zhixia was bringing up the patient’s status.

He nodded calmly. “Rest assured, whether the patient is a dignitary or an ordinary citizen, in the eyes of medical staff, they are all living beings. We will do our utmost to treat them.”

“No, no, no!” Ye Zhixia quickly shook her head. “What I mean is, if anyone inquires about his condition later, you must keep it confidential.”

Only then did Dr. Li understand why Ye Zhixia had mentioned Old Master Chu’s identity. He quickly reassured her: “Of course. We take patient privacy very seriously now.”

“Then please come with me to the ward for a detailed discussion,” Ye Zhixia requested.

It was already five in the morning. In summer, the sky was just beginning to lighten at this hour.

Old Master Chu was in a private room, so discussing his condition wouldn’t disturb other patients. As soon as Ye Zhixia and Dr. Li entered, the first thing they did was turn on the light.

Chu Ning, sensitive to the sudden brightness, squinted uncomfortably. Ye Zhixia immediately stepped in front of her, shielding her from the harsh light.

“What’s going on… Sister Xiaxia?” Chu Ning, just waking up, mumbled groggily.

Old Man Chu, lying on the bed with no one blocking the light, was abruptly awakened by the brightness. He groggily opened his eyes and let out a displeased “tsk” sound.

“Mr. Chu Zhenhua’s health has taken a serious turn,” Dr. Li announced loudly by the bedside.

The statement was as solemn as a verdict, instantly snapping both Chu Ning and Old Man Chu to full alertness.

“Impossible! I had a full medical checkup before leaving for the capital for meetings, I was perfectly healthy!” Old Man Chu huffed, his beard bristling with indignation.

Dr. Li shook his head helplessly. “Mr. Chu, your condition is extremely rare. I personally oversaw the lab report to ensure its accuracy.”

With that, he handed the report to the old man.

Old Man Chu snorted, then took the report and scanned it. “What is this detection? The conclusion says… chronic poisoning?”

Ye Zhixia pulled Chu Ning closer to Dr. Li and pointed at the word “cadmium” on the report. “Old Man Chu, it’s cadmium.”

Old Man Chu stared at the report, silent for a long while.

Though he didn’t know what cadmium was, seeing the words “copper,” “lead,” and “mercury” surrounding it gave him a rough idea, it was some kind of heavy metal toxin.

Ye Zhixia added, “Old Man Chu, this has already caused kidney damage. The exposure must have been going on for quite some time…”

She then pointed out the abnormal indicators on the urinalysis report.

Dr. Li stood with his hands behind his back, frowning as he listened patiently to their exchange.

“But my medical report showed I was healthy…” Old Man Chu muttered, still unwilling to accept that he had been poisoned.

Chu Ning, however, quickly pieced it together. Clenching her fists, she said, “Sister Xiaxia mentioned that private hospitals aren’t as skilled as public ones. Could Yihe Hospital have failed to detect the problem?”

Ye Zhixia reached out and gently stroked Chu Ning’s back. “But testing equipment and reagents don’t falsify problematic reports into clean ones unless someone tampered with them.”

“Old Man Chu, your work and daily life wouldn’t normally expose you to cadmium.”

Now calmer, Old Man Chu began to see the bigger picture.

Ye Zhixia’s implication was crystal clear, someone had poisoned him, someone had tampered with his medical reports. He had fallen into an elaborate trap.

Seeing that Old Man Chu was no longer resisting the truth about his condition, Dr. Li seized the moment to suggest, “The most pressing matter now is to devise a treatment plan for the patient.”

“Under no circumstances should we go to Yihe for treatment,” Chu Ning said darkly.

Ye Zhixia cautioned, “Not only should we avoid Yihe, but we must also keep Old Man Chu’s condition a secret from outsiders. Aside from the gossip, if the poisoner realizes they’ve been exposed, they’ll surely take further action.”

Old Man Chu had fully regained his composure. With a grave expression, he asked Chu Ning, “Does anyone else know we came to the hospital?”

Chu Ning answered firmly, “No.”

Old Man Chu looked at the two of them and laid out his plan. “I’ll receive treatment here. Starting today, tell everyone I’ve gone away for a quiet retreat. All company matters, big or small, will still be decided by me remotely.”

“As for the treatment plan, I’ll leave it to Dr. Li to arrange.”

A faint smile appeared on Dr. Li’s face. “Thank you for your trust, Mr. Chu. I’ll do everything in my power.”

“The treatment plan may require consultation with experts in heavy metal poisoning. I’ll take my leave now to begin preparations.”

With that, he departed, leaving the three of them to discuss their next steps.

“But once you recover, Grandpa, where will you stay?” Chu Ning asked anxiously, sitting on the edge of the bed.

Ye Zhixia enjoyed conversing with someone as sharp as Old Man Chu. A slight hint was all it took for him to realize that none of the people around him could be trusted and needed to be kept at a distance.

But a man in his sixties still needed someone to take care of him.

“I do know of a place where life is relatively peaceful, though the people there certainly won’t be as deferential as your subordinates,” Ye Zhixia remarked calmly from where she stood.

Old Man Chu snorted in annoyance. “What do you take me for, Chu Zhenhua? Some feudal landlord who treats employees like servants?”

Chu Ning genuinely wanted to find a safe place for her grandfather and quickly asked Ye Zhixia in a gentle voice, “Sister Xiaxia, where is this place you’re talking about?”

Ye Zhixia crossed her arms and said, “Ci’en Welfare Home.”

In this small world, Ye Zhixia had no parents, she had been raised in a welfare home.

When Ye Zhixia became the Ye Zhixia of this world, she also inherited all of her predecessor’s memories.

The director of the welfare home was a kind-hearted old woman who had never married, dedicating her life to helping children like her who had no one else. Occasionally, the home also took in elderly people who were still mobile, letting them help look after the children.

“Fine by me,” Old Man Chu agreed readily.

“Congratulations on your fortune~ Congratulations on your success~ The best is yet to come~”

The retro ringtone blared, no need to guess whose phone it was.

Ye Zhixia had traveled through countless small worlds, and every Lunar New Year, she’d hear this same song, “Congratulations on Your Fortune.” But in this world, even in the middle of June, in the sweltering heat, she still had to listen to it.

Truly, worlds may come and go, but Andy Lau is eternal.

Old Man Chu cleared his throat before answering the call. “Hello?”

“Dad! Where are you? We’ve been looking everywhere for you, we were scared to death!” The anxious voice on the other end belonged to Chu Tianheng.

Old Man Chu replied indifferently, “I suddenly felt like getting away from people for a while. Just report any work matters to me through the company’s platform from now on.”

“Dad, the company is swamped right now. We can’t manage without your guidance!” Chu Tianheng pleaded.

Old Man Chu, being older, had his phone’s speaker volume turned up high. In the quiet hospital room, Ye Zhixia and Chu Ning could hear every word clearly.

Ye Zhixia covered her mouth with her hand and leaned toward Chu Ning, whispering sarcastically, “He’s just being polite. He’d love nothing more than for your grandpa to hand over the company right now.”

Chu Ning made a gesture in response and whispered back, “Grandpa already made arrangements. If anything happens to him, the Chu Group will be managed by a trust fund and professional management company until Chu Hui and I come of age.”

Ye Zhixia was impressed.

From the original world’s plot, she had assumed Old Man Chu was just a foolish old man who couldn’t even protect his own children.

But now, in a sudden moment of clarity, she finally understood why the mastermind had targeted Chu Ning first!

Under Old Man Chu’s arrangement, the only way to truly seize control of the Chu Group was to eliminate both Chu Ning and Chu Hui, the rightful heirs.

The Chu family’s actions were as if they were being monitored by their enemies, every move perfectly countered.

“Alright, I’m getting old. It’s time for you all to step up and take over,” Old Man Chu said smoothly, proving that his leadership skills in delivering empty promises were still top-notch.

With that, he hung up the phone.

At this moment, a look of inquiry flashed in Ye Zhixia’s eyes: “Old Master Chu, I’ve thought of a question was your medical report tampered with, or did the hospital itself provide a fake report?”

Hearing this, Old Master Chu suddenly realized the gravity of the situation. Over the years, the Chu Group had collaborated closely with Yihe, whether for his own medical check-ups, employee physicals, or commercial insurance, all were tied to Yihe Hospital. If Yihe itself was compromised…

His eyes widened abruptly as a past incident came to mind.

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