Meanwhile, Wei Linxia lay in bed, pulling the blanket over her forehead in frustration. She couldn’t shake the memory of the afternoon, particularly the face she had seen through the flowers, which lingered in her mind despite her annoyance. It was just an accident, she told herself.
As Xi Linxuan’s birthday approached, Wei Linxia waited in the medical clinic to inform Young Master Jing. However, after waiting longer than usual, she grew restless. When Young Master Jing finally arrived, he was accompanied by an unexpected companion. They appeared very familiar, chatting and laughing together.
When Wei Linxia went to get her needle bag, her hand shook severely.
What had caused Xi Zhaoting to become so close to Young Master Jing? Weren’t they supposed to be at odds after their fight? If Xi Zhaoting exposed her publicly, it would not only embarrass her but also ruin the Wei family’s reputation and her father’s career.
As she worried, the curtain was lifted, revealing Xi Zhaoting’s face. He winked at her knowingly, but addressed her as a stranger: “Doctor Xia, ready for needling?” The curtain fell again, and Wei Linxia took a deep breath before slowly walking out.
Her hands were indeed trembling. After the needling, Young Master Jing inquired, “Doctor Xia, are you unwell? Why are you sweating?” Wei Linxia nodded and asked about his recent condition. The chubby doctor joined the conversation. Despite the crowd, Wei Linxia’s forehead was slick with sweat. She glanced at Xi Zhaoting, who remained composed, chatting with Young Master Jing as if he hadn’t looked at her.
Once the needles were removed, Young Master Jing mentioned he had something to discuss. Wei Linxia looked at Xi Zhaoting, who smiled at her. “This is my friend Zhao Ting.”
A friend of his has a leg ailment and heard about Doctor Xia’s excellent medical skills, so he came to request treatment,” Young Master Jing said.
Xi Zhaoting added that it was troublesome, clearly intentional.
Wei Linxia stated she only treated patients at the clinic and did not make house calls. However, after hearing about his friend’s long-term illness and weak body, she reluctantly agreed to meet.
“I’ll come the day after tomorrow,” Young Master Jing said.
