Transmigrated as the Chongxi Wife of a Critically Ill Young Lady - Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Following the incident with Gu Ling, another major event has erupted, once again centering on the topic of the pop queen abusing her servants. However, this time, the person who came forward to testify was not the Gu Ling family, but the dismissed steward, Ms. Song.

Below the title was a video. It was of Steward Song delivering medicine to Ji Wanqing that day. The two of them were face to face. Steward Song used the name of Mrs. Ji to make things difficult for Cen Xia, and Ji Wanqing raised her hand right there.

—What are you to me?

The comment section exploded.

—Seriously, it’s the new century, okay? Why are you still playing that concubine game? Thinking you’re a high-ranking noble?

—She’s a complete demon heiress. I can’t believe I used to like her so much. I must have been blind.

—She’s nothing but a spoiled brat with a bit of cash. Without the Ji family, she’s nothing.

—DAMN, I can’t stand these pretentious people. They act all cold and righteous on the outside, but they’re brutal and malicious on the inside. Look at her bitchy attitude.

—It serves her right to be disabled and unable to speak. This is karma. I hope she dies soon.

…

When Cen Xia came in, her eyes were red with anger. Ji Wanqing saw that her state was not right and raised her hand weakly.

—What’s wrong?

She composed herself and said, “It’s nothing, Sister. Brother Tang said he’s going back to the company. He’s got a lot on his plate lately, so he’s going back to deal with it.”

Ji Wanqing nodded. A few seconds later, she raised her hand again.

—What’s wrong with you?

Cen Xia sniffled and pouted, whining playfully, “You’re biased towards Little Shanqing. I’m jealous!”

Ji Wanqing raised her hand and made a motion to summon a dog.

Cen Xia trotted over, mimicking Shanqing’s actions, and naturally lay on her lap. She looked up at Ji Wanqing and smiled, “Sister, you stroked Shanqing two more times than me. I’ve been keeping track!”

Ji Wanqing reached out and stroked her head twice.

Cen Xia said, “That’s just a tie. I want Sister to like me more than she likes Shanqing!”

Ji Wanqing stroked her one more time.

She knew that Cen Xia was unhappy because of her. She, as a former insider in the entertainment industry, knew best what it was like. With the incident with Aunt Gu being known to everyone and Mrs. Ji fanning the flames, it would be against all reason if Ji Wanqing wasn’t surrounded by negative news.

However, all the past was now just a memory to her. Now, even if thousands of fans spit and threw vegetables at her, she could bear it. As long as this girl was still jumping around in front of her, she could bear any accusation.

What’s more, the most important thing now was not her reputation, but the entire Zhicheng Technology.

If she guessed correctly, the company’s market value would plummet within a week. Some companies would successively terminate their cooperation projects. Tang Shaoyun had been working from home recently, the high-level management was in a panic, and it was inevitable that the lower-level employees would hear the rumors and leave.

In such a situation, even if Tang Shaoyun went back, the situation might not improve. After all, he was only a technical talent. Although he had been supporting half of the company for the past year since she fell, the situation was different now. In this critical moment, a person who was more ruthless than Tang Shaoyun was needed to stabilize the situation, but she was now…

Ji Wanqing glanced at Cen Xia and then at the IV bottle hanging on the coat rack. She reached out and lightly poked her.

—How many bottles are left?

Cen Xia held up two fingers and said with a smile, “Sister, are you seeing how nice the weather is outside and don’t want to get an IV at home anymore?”

Ji Wanqing felt very dizzy and could barely see her gestures clearly. She used the tip of her tongue to press against her palate, forcing some focus into her eyes, and slowly raised her hand.

—I’ll rest on the bed for a while. When Tang Shaoyun comes over, find a way to wake me up!

She felt that her condition was very bad and was worried that once she lay down, she might not be able to wake up.

Cen Xia pushed her to the bed and helped her lie down. She tucked her in, held her hand in her palm, and said, “Sister, rest assured. I’ll wake you up when Brother Tang comes back!”

She knew that with her current body, it was not suitable for her to worry about company matters, but she hoped that Ji Wanqing could have something to live for, to keep her going.

After Tang Shaoyun left, Mrs. Ji took action. This time, she not only came to visit in person but also brought her husband along.

Mr. Ji was a very quiet person. Mrs. Ji did all the talking on the way there, and he just listened. The two of them were still in a harmonious state so far. Mrs. Ji was always smiling at everyone and was gentle with her husband.

She let out a long sigh. “Wanqing, this child, really. For the past year she’s been sick, the family has been busy treating her. In the end, we had no choice but to sacrifice some family interests and welcome the Xia family’s heiress into the family for her. We were originally thinking that the two of them would live a happy life, but now…”

She looked at her husband who was driving and asked, “What’s the point of her arguing with a few maids?”

Ji Teng held the steering wheel and didn’t answer her question.

Mrs. Ji sighed lightly. “Now she’s really put the company in a difficult position. Why is she as stubborn as her mother…”

The word “stubborn” hit a nerve with Ji Teng. The hand holding the steering wheel tightened. He turned to look at her, but Mrs. Ji didn’t say anything else.

The area around Ji Wanqing’s villa was full of reporters. Mrs. Ji and her husband came from another road. When the maids saw them, they all bowed. Mrs. Ji responded with grace and went upstairs with Mr. Ji.

Tang Shaoyun’s desk was still in the hallway, but he had taken his computer with him.

Mrs. Ji glanced at it and gently criticized, “Shaoyun, too. The company is in such a mess, and he’s still working from home. No one is a piece of cake!”

Mr. Ji didn’t say anything. The two of them arrived at Ji Wanqing’s door. Mrs. Ji knocked on the door very gently.

Cen Xia thought it was Tang Shaoyun who had returned and hurried out to ask about the situation. Ji Wanqing was also woken up by the sound of the knocking.

The door opened, and Cen Xia was face to face with the Ji couple. She was stunned for a second and said, “Dad, Mom, why are you here?”

Mrs. Ji’s eyes were gentle. She said, “We came to see Wanqing. How is she? Is she okay?”

Cen Xia said, “Not so good, Mom! Wanqing hasn’t eaten or drunk anything for a while. She’s still in a coma. I’m afraid she can’t communicate. Maybe you and Dad can come back another day?”

When Mrs. Ji heard this, she immediately showed a very anxious expression. “Didn’t Yan Shuang come? Is he also helpless?”

Cen Xia nodded.

Mrs. Ji said, “It’s okay, let’s go in and see her!”

Then, she walked in. Mr. Ji followed, and Cen Xia followed closely behind them.

In the room, Ji Wanqing was already awake. Seeing them, she slowly raised her eyelids and looked at them with a blank expression.

“Wanqing is awake?” Mrs. Ji walked over enthusiastically and leaned down to hold her hand.

Ji Wanqing gave her a look that said, “Get your dirty hands off me!”

Mrs. Ji’s movement stiffened. She smiled and said, “How are you feeling? Do you feel a little better?”

Cen Xia quickly brought over two cups of water and handed one to each of the elders. “Dad, Mom, have some water!”

Mrs. Ji took it gently. Cen Xia took the opportunity to squeeze past and stand by Ji Wanqing’s bed.

She looked up at the liquid in the IV bottle, then looked down and adjusted the small wheel in the middle of the IV tubing. She twirled the stray hairs on Ji Wanqing’s forehead, trying her best to distract Mrs. Ji from looking directly at her.

Mrs. Ji smiled and said, “Xiaxia is such a thoughtful child. Under your care, Wanqing is willing to get an IV again. That’s great!”

Cen Xia said, “Thanks for the encouragement, Mom. But Sister is my wife. I have a duty to take good care of her and protect her!”

Mrs. Ji could tell that this little girl was making a statement to her, but she didn’t care. She said kindly, “Xiaxia is sensible. It’s Wanqing’s fortune to have a wife like you, isn’t it, honey?” She said, looking at her husband.

Ji Teng looked at his daughter, who was as thin as a stick of firewood on the bed, and said coldly, “You talk less and let her rest!”

When Mrs. Ji heard this, the smile on her face stiffened for a moment. She said, “Okay, then I’ll wait for you outside. It’s been a long time since you two have talked. Since you’re here, take a good look at her!” She glanced at Cen Xia.

Cen Xia said, “Mom, there’s still a little bit of Sister’s medicine left. I’ll watch it for her.”

Mrs. Ji pursed her lips and said, “It’s okay, your dad is watching. You can come and sit with me outside!”

Cen Xia looked at Ji Wanqing, and Ji Wanqing didn’t show any signs of wanting her to stay, so she had to follow Mrs. Ji out.

In the room, only the father and daughter were left. Ji Teng looked at Ji Wanqing with some helplessness. “If you had just listened to me a little bit, you wouldn’t have ended up like this!”

Ji Wanqing raised her eyes, and her gaze was so sharp that it seemed to want to stab this man to death on the spot with that coldness.

A shiver ran down Ji Teng’s back. A sense of inexplicable disgust welled up in his heart. He frowned in annoyance and said, “I’m your dad. Don’t look at me like that!”

Ji Wanqing wanted to laugh, but she couldn’t. She looked into Ji Teng’s eyes, was silent for a moment, and then quickly gestured in the air.

—You’re not worthy of being a father!

Ji Teng was stunned for a moment. His dull face finally showed some emotion. His voice got a little louder. “Ji Wanqing, don’t forget, you have the same last name as me!”

Ji Wanqing raised her hand.

—You’re bringing up the last name with me?

Ji Teng didn’t say anything. He was too lazy to argue with her about these things. He came here today to try and help his wife get the shares back. There was no need to cause a big scene.

Ji Wanqing raised both of her arms, ignoring the needle in her hand. Her movements were decisive.

—If it weren’t for my mother’s last name being Ji, I would be disgusted to have the name Ji on me!

Ji Teng’s eyes showed a hint of anger after seeing her gestures. He raised his voice and called out her name, “Ji Wanqing, don’t go too far!”

Ji Wanqing looked at him stubbornly and raised her hand again.

—A bootlicker like you is not qualified to call my name!

Ji Teng’s pupils widened in shock. The hint of anger turned directly into rage. He tried his best to control his emotions and snorted. “You have the same doglike temper as your deceased mother! If she had just given up that 40% of the shares back then, as husband and wife, I wouldn’t have had to force my own daughter to get her to die!”

Ji Wanqing’s vision went black. She bit the tip of her tongue, barely holding on to her last breath. She raised her hand and gestured, “Get out!”

Ji Teng stood still. A hint of crimson appeared in his extremely restrained eyes.

Ji Wanqing raised her hand again.

—Get out, or not only will I make sure that 40% of the shares disappear, but I will make the entire Ji Corporation sink along with you and your wife!

Ji Wanqing’s gaze was too firm. The two of them were at a stalemate for less than 30 seconds. Ji Teng walked out with his fists clenched. Mrs. Ji was busy asking about the situation.

Cen Xia said, “I’ll go check on Sister’s medicine!”

Without waiting for either of them to agree, she rushed inside.

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