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Zhu Zhe quickly noticed Ye Zhenzhen's worried gaze, so he forced a smile and said self-deprecatingly, "I've really tasted the bitterness of being a nobody. Just because I'm a cleaner in their eyes, they can openly doubt the hospital I recommended. They won't even pretend to be polite and give me some face by searching on Baidu after I leave."

Ye Zhenzhen knew that what Zhu Zhe needed at this moment was not her comfort, but someone to listen and let her vent her frustrations. So she didn't answer, but just listened attentively.

Zhu Zhe continued, "That's true. They are all college students, and they are knowledgeable. But these two, from the train station until just now, have been openly and secretly asking me for money, but they haven't mentioned how they will repay me for all the money I spent on their college education over the years. It seems that their education has gone to waste."

Ye Zhenzhen sensed that Zhu Zhe was feeling a bit down and comforted him, saying, "You've done right by them, so you should be at peace with yourself."

Zhu Zhe sighed helplessly and did not answer Ye Zhenzhen's question. Instead, he continued, "Actually, I thought about how my younger brother and sister would treat me, but they actually did it. I still feel quite sad."

As if afraid Ye Zhenzhen wouldn't believe him, he added, "Really, it was very painful! I didn't want to stay with them for even a second longer."

Ye Zhenzhen was silent for a while before saying, "Actually, you were being too demanding of your younger siblings. Moreover, you set up such a big scheme to avoid hurting their feelings and prevent them from continuing to ask you for money. You can only understand their reaction."

Zhu Zhe smiled forlornly, looked out the window and said, "Thank you! I was being stubborn... Actually... if I could travel back to when I was 16, like in the novels, I would still support them through university. I'm their eldest sister, after all. Who else would be willing to pave an easier path for them? Don't you think so?"

Ye Zhenzhen didn't answer; she didn't know what to say. Zhu Zhe didn't expect a reply either, and continued, "Anyway, I've done my best. As for how they go on, let them decide. At least I have peace of mind." As he spoke, Zhu Zhe looked out the window and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Seeing Zhu Zhe's appearance, Ye Zhenzhen teased him, "I'll take you for a drive."

Zhu Zhe laughed when he heard Ye Zhenzhen's words. Ye Zhenzhen said, "Let's go!"

"Let's go!" Zhu Zhe replied with a smile.

Ye Zhenzhen shifted gears and stepped on the gas in one smooth motion, instantly accelerating the car. Su Chang was speechless and muttered, "What are these two women doing? Driving so fast, are they crazy?" Even so, he quickly accelerated to catch up.

The next morning, Su Chang yawned repeatedly, still half-asleep, and slowly left the house carrying the porridge he had cooked that morning. As he walked, he inwardly groaned.

Last night, Ye Zhenzhen and Zhu Zhe, those two crazy women, went for a drive until two or three in the morning and didn't get back until then. I had to stay up with them until that late too. I only slept for a little over two hours this morning, and now I have to get up to make porridge. I'm so sleepy.

Once inside the elevator, Su Chang pressed the B1 button, then slumped against the wall like a rag doll, trying to close his eyes and rest. However, just as he closed his eyes, the elevator suddenly stopped again, the doors slowly opened, and a teasing voice rang out: "Hey! You scumbag, so early? Heading to the hospital to curry favor?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Su Chang reluctantly opened his blurry eyes and glared at Ye Zhenzhen with annoyance. He thought to himself, "This crazy woman, bothering me first thing in the morning." Then he closed his eyes again, too lazy to pay her any attention. She had already called him a scumbag all night; he was numb to it.

Looking at Su Chang's sleepy appearance, Ye Zhenzhen couldn't help but feel worried. She knew Su Chang had to drive to the hospital later, and it wasn't safe for him to drive in this state. However, she didn't want to be lenient, so she deliberately teased, "You jerk, call me 'sister,' and I'll take you to the hospital!"

Su Chang opened his eyes again and looked Ye Zhenzhen up and down. He was secretly puzzled. This woman didn't get back until two or three in the morning last night, but she was still so energetic. Anyone who didn't know better would think she went to bed early and got up early.

However, he still decisively refused, saying, "No need, you should just go to work, it's not on your way." After saying that, he closed his eyes again and continued to rest.

Ye Zhenzhen pouted and muttered, "Like a dog biting Lü Dongbin, not recognizing a kind heart." She was actually a little disappointed, but she didn't want to show it.

She secretly watched Su Chang nodding sleepily in the reflection of the elevator door. Seeing Su Chang's adorable appearance, Ye Zhenzhen couldn't help herself. She tried her best to suppress her laughter, but she couldn't hold it in at all.

Finally arriving at the parking lot, Su Chang's spirits immediately lifted. He opened his eyes abruptly, looked at Ye Zhenzhen who was still standing there in a daze, and said irritably, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen such a handsome guy before?"

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Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Ye Zhenzhen blushed instantly. She cursed inwardly, "Shameless!" However, her gaze was involuntarily drawn to Su Chang.

Looking at Su Chang's handsome face, a slight flutter stirred in her heart. She quickly looked away, afraid that Su Chang would discover her feelings, and ran away.

Seeing Ye Zhenzhen's disheveled appearance, Su Chang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a doting smile, and he thought to himself, "This woman is really cute."

He shook his head slightly, then got into the car, picked up a bottle of ice water, and gulped it down, letting the icy sensation spread through his throat to refresh himself.

After starting the car, Su Chang focused on driving. However, he soon noticed that Ye Zhenzhen's car was following closely behind his. He immediately understood the reason, a warm feeling welled up in his heart, and the smile on his lips became even more pronounced.

Upon arriving at the hospital entrance, Ye Zhenzhen accelerated without hesitation, overtaking Su Chang's car. Su Chang watched Ye Zhenzhen's car gradually disappear from sight in the rearview mirror before driving into the hospital.

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As Su Chang approached the department door, he heard a commotion coming from inside. He frowned, puzzled. After all, this was a VIP ward area; why was it so noisy?

When Su Changkuai reached Fang Zhiheng's ward, he finally discovered the source of the commotion. A man with his back to him was trying to force his way into the ward, while Guan Xiaodi stood firmly in the doorway.

Su Chang walked quickly to Guan Xiaodi, frowned, and asked with concern, "Xiaodi, what happened?"

Guan Xiaodi pointed at the man and said firmly, "This man wanted to go in to see Lucy. Lucy said she didn't want to see him. I told him to leave, but he just wouldn't go."

Su Chang then turned her gaze to the man and was surprised to find that it was Li Qixing. Li Qixing also saw Su Chang at that moment, and feeling the low pressure emanating from him, and recalling the scene of Su Chang knocking him out that day, he involuntarily took two steps back.

Su Chang simply said coldly, "Leave."

After saying that, Su Chang walked straight into the ward before Li Qixing could react.

Li Qixing was immediately displeased. He pointed at Su Chang's back and angrily said to Guan Xiaodi, "No, why can he go in but I can't?"

Guan Xiaodi simply replied calmly, "He's my boss, and Lucy agreed to let him in."

Li Qixing was speechless. His face turned very ugly, but he still showed no intention of leaving. He clearly intended to stay there and not leave until he saw Fang Zhiheng.

When Su Chang arrived at the ward, he saw Fang Zhiheng's pale face and trembling body. His brows furrowed, and he quickly walked over, gently placed the insulated bag down, and then reached out and carefully touched Fang Zhiheng's forehead to check if she had a fever.

However, the moment Su Chang's hand touched Fang Zhiheng's forehead, Fang Zhiheng suddenly hugged him tightly, like a startled bird. Su Chang was instantly stunned. Feeling Fang Zhiheng's embrace, he was filled with doubt and worry.

He turned and hugged Fang Zhiheng tightly, asking softly, "Lucy, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Chapter 240 Seeking Tan Zongming's Help

Fang Zhiheng's body was still trembling, and her voice was filled with fear and trembling: "Su Chang, I'm scared. Now when I hear Li Qixing's voice, I will think of Li Xun and that unbearable memory."

Su Chang felt a pang of pain in his heart. He knew that Fang Zhiheng must have been greatly frightened yesterday to be so vulnerable now. He gently patted Fang Zhiheng's back and softly comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. I'll go and make him leave right now."

Just as Su Chang was about to turn and leave, Fang Zhiheng hugged her even tighter, shaking her head like a rattle drum, and said in a tearful voice, "Su Chang, don't leave me, I'm scared."

Su Chang sighed helplessly and comforted her again, "Don't be afraid, I won't leave. I'll be back in just a few minutes, very quickly."

"Really?" Fang Zhiheng looked up, her pitiful eyes melting Su Chang's heart. She looked at Su Chang with unease and dependence on him, as if he were her only support.

Su Chang affectionately patted her head, nodded emphatically, and said, "Of course."

"Then come back quickly." Fang Zhiheng slowly released Su Chang, but her gaze remained fixed on him.

Su Chang nodded and replied gently, "Okay."

Then, Su "790" Chang went straight to the door, gently closed it, and his eyes turned cold as he stared directly at Li Qixing. His voice was icy and authoritative: "I'll give you three seconds to get out of my sight, or else I'm afraid you and your family won't be able to bear the consequences."

Li Qixing was filled with fear, but for Fang Zhiheng's sake, he still forced himself to look at Su Chang and stammered, "This is a hospital. Why should I leave? There are surveillance cameras here. I don't believe you would dare to hit me."

Su Chang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile. He took a step forward, and his powerful aura caused Li Qixing to involuntarily take a step back.

Su Chang's eyes flashed with determination and resolve as he coldly said, "You can try."

Although Li Qixing was retreating, sweat was pouring down his forehead, and his whole body was trembling, he still showed no intention of leaving. His meaning was clear: he didn't believe Su Chang would dare to do anything to him.

Su Chang gave a cold laugh, his eyes revealing a hint of disdain. He didn't even bother to look at Li Qixing again, and directly took out his phone and quickly dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number.

The moment the call connected, Su Chang's tone was icy cold, as if it could freeze the surrounding air. Before Zheng Fangxiu could speak, he coldly said, "I'll give you three days to bring Li Xun down. Can you do it?" His voice carried an unquestionable authority. He had originally wanted Fang Zhiheng to take revenge herself, but he couldn't care less about that now.

Upon hearing Su Chang's voice, Zheng Fangxiu's heart tightened; she knew Su Chang was truly enraged. However, she was also aware of Li Xun's power and background. After all, Su Chang had been investigating Li Xun recently, and she had received considerable information about him, which put her in a difficult position.

A troubled look appeared on her face as she cautiously said, "Young Master, it will be difficult for us to finish in three days on our own. If we add Tan Zongming, it should be about right, since he is just a figurehead."

Su Chang frowned. He understood Zheng Fangxiu's meaning. To put it bluntly, Li Xun was just a front man. He was implicated and implicated. He really couldn't handle those people right now.

Without hesitation, he said, "Okay, I'll call Tan Zongming now." After saying that, he hung up the phone immediately, his movements swift and decisive.

Li Qixing was stunned when he heard Su Chang's words. His eyes widened in disbelief, then he looked at Su Chang with a disdainful expression and said, "Are you kidding me? Who do you think you are? You think you can handle my dad in three days? Do you even have that ability?" His voice was full of sarcasm and contempt.

Su Chang glanced at Li Qixing disdainfully, a slight smirk playing on his lips. He ignored Li Qixing's provocation and dialed Tan Zongming's number again.

As soon as the call connected, Su Chang said, "Old Tan, do me a favor." His tone was urgent.

Tan Zongming was surprised when he heard Su Chang's words. He couldn't believe his ears. After checking the caller ID on the screen to make sure it was Su Chang, he said in an exaggerated tone, "Su Chang, this is really strange. You actually have to ask someone for help."

Su Chang wasn't in the mood for banter with Tan Zongming; he had only one thought in his mind: to get rid of Li Xun as soon as possible. He said impatiently, "Just tell me, are you going to help or not?"

Tan Zongming could tell that Su Chang really had something to say, and his expression turned serious as he said earnestly, "Speak, what is it?"

Su Chang didn't waste any words and said directly, "Li Xun, I'll have Zheng Fangxiu cooperate with you. Is it okay if we take him down in three days?"

Tan Zongming was taken aback when he heard the name Li Xun. He frowned, trying hard to recall, but he couldn't remember anyone like that in the Shanghai business district.

He asked in confusion, "Su Chang, who is this Li Xun? I don't remember anyone like him in the Shanghai business district."

“Not from Shanghai, but from Kyoto,” Su Chang replied briefly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes, as if he were showing Tan Zongming his resolve.

"Kyoto?" Tan Zongming frowned, his mind filled with doubt. He really couldn't understand how Su Chang had returned to Shanghai and then gotten into a conflict with people in Kyoto.

He racked his brains trying to recall who Li Xun was, and soon he realized Li Xun's identity. He frowned involuntarily and asked, "Are you sure you want to take action against Li Xun? The people behind him are not simple."

Upon hearing Tan Zongming's words, Su Chang was taken aback. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and asked, "So you can't solve it either? If it's too much trouble, then forget it, I'll handle it myself."

Tan Zongming knew Su Chang had misunderstood, so he quickly explained, "No, that's not it. Besides, the person behind him has a conflict with us. It's just that you don't have any allies right now, and you've already offended almost everyone in the Shanghai business circle. If you make a move against that person now, the people in Beijing probably won't like you much either. Then you..."

A hint of impatience flashed across Su Chang's face. He interrupted Tan Zongming and said, "I don't care if they like me or not. Since I can handle it, I'll have Zheng Fangxiu contact you." Although Su Chang knew that Tan Zongming meant well, how could a man with a system be afraid of such things?

Tan Zongming knew Su Chang's personality, but he still advised her again, "Why don't I handle this? You shouldn't let anyone else get involved..."

Hearing Tan Zongming's words, Su Chang felt a warmth in his heart. After all, true friends are hard to find in the business world, and Tan Zongming was probably one of the rare exceptions. A slight smile played on his lips as he looked at Li Qixing across from him, and he slowly said, "Li Xun's son is right across from me. Do you think it makes any difference whether I show up or not?"

Tan Zongming was taken aback at first, then laughed and said, "You're amazing! You really know how to play this game. Then have Zheng Fangxiu call me." He was truly impressed by Su Chang. Telling someone in front of their son that he was going to mess with them was just incredible.

"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner sometime." Su Chang nodded, agreed expressionlessly, and then hung up the phone.

His eyes gleamed with determination and resolve, as if he had already made a decision in his heart. Immediately afterward, he dialed Zheng Fangxiu's number again and said in a serious tone, "Contact Tan Zongming and let's take action against Li Xun and the people behind him."

Li Qixing had been nervously observing Su Chang's reaction. When he heard Su Chang's conversation with Tan Zongming, his face turned pale instantly, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead.

His heart was filled with fear and unease. After all, he didn't know Su Chang, but he had heard of Tan Zongming's reputation. He was a well-known financial tycoon with a powerful background, which his father could not afford to offend. Su Chang could talk to Tan Zongming on equal terms, so how could his identity be simple?

Fearing that he would cause trouble for his father, Li Qixing immediately walked up to Su Chang after Su Chang hung up the phone, bowed respectfully, and said, "Mr. Su, this is all my fault. Please don't involve my father. Can't I leave now?"

Su Chang remained unmoved. A slight smirk appeared on his lips as he shook his head and said, "Li Qixing, I still prefer your arrogant demeanor from just now. Besides, I'm not some nobody who can be messed with by 3.9." Su Chang essentially returned Li Qixing's words verbatim.

Li Qixing's face grew even paler, his lips trembling slightly as he tried to say something but couldn't. His heart was filled with regret and self-reproach; he knew he had gotten himself into serious trouble.

“Mr. Su…” Li Qixing wanted to step forward and beg for mercy, but Su Chang turned around and ordered Guan Xiaodi, “Get him out of here, and then go and ask the hospital what’s going on. How come just anyone can be allowed into this VIP ward?”

“Okay, BOSS.” Guan Xiaodi replied without hesitation, her eyes revealing a firmness and decisiveness.

When Su Chang entered the ward, Li Qixing tried to follow her, but she quickly walked up to him, reached out, grabbed his arm without hesitation, twisted it forcefully, and shoved him into the elevator amidst his grimacing pleas for mercy.

Then Guan Xiaodi glared at the nurse at the door, after all, it was this nurse who had revealed the ward to Li Qixing and Fang Zhiheng. She turned around and went to the director's office. The nurse felt a chill in her heart, knowing that she was probably doomed this time and would probably have a psychological trauma about handsome men for the rest of her life.

Chapter 241 Li Qixing Comes to Find Us

Three days later, Su Chang received a call from Zheng Fangxiu early in the morning. Zheng Fangxiu told him that Li Xun and the people behind him had been taken away by the relevant authorities, and this time they had also taken a big chunk out of Li Xun's company. He felt a surge of joy, not because he had made money, but because he had finally gotten revenge for Fang Zhiheng and could finally erase the shadow in her heart.

Su Chang couldn't wait to go to the hospital to tell Fang Zhiheng the good news. He walked briskly to B1 and stepped out of the elevator. However, the scene before him instantly ruined his good mood—he saw someone he didn't want to see—Li Qixing. Su Chang frowned involuntarily, a sense of disgust rising in his heart.

However, he didn't stop walking. He wanted to walk around Li Qixing and continue towards his parking space. However, when he reached Li Qixing's side, Li Qixing suddenly knelt down, tightly grabbing Su Chang's trouser leg, with a pitiful look on his face, and pleaded, "Mr. Su, I beg you to let my father go! You can take all your anger out on me, I'm willing to bear it all."

Su Chang frowned even more deeply. He looked down at Li Qixing kneeling on the ground, his heart filled with helplessness and sighs. Seeing the pleading look on Li Qixing's face, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity, but he was even more speechless at Li Qixing's ignorance.