Cheng Jing, standing behind, thought to himself that the young master was truly twisting the knife and asking a question he already knew the answer to.
This Jiang Yonghe had given up on the marriage alliance with the young master precisely because she believed his legs were hopelessly crippled and beyond treatment.
Now, letting her know that the young master's legs still had a chance to be cured would probably make her regret it so much her guts would turn green!
How could she possibly be happy about it!
Of course, unless the young master was still willing to marry her, that would be a different story!
But how could that be possible?
Cheng Jing had never seen the young master take the initiative with any woman other than Miss Jiang Youli. In fact, he was overly proactive with her!
Jiang Yonghe hurriedly smiled and said, "Of course I'm happy! If Youli sister really can cure Brother Qi Huan's legs, that would absolutely be the thing that makes me happiest!"
Qi Huan gave a half-smile. "Hmm, I can see you're genuinely happy for me."
Feeling there was more to Qi Huan's words, Jiang Yonghe's smile became momentarily awkward.
Fortunately, Jiang Xing had finished parking the car and was limping over. Seeing Qi Huan, he instinctively felt a bit afraid—an involuntary fear—so even his greeting carried a hint of deference.
"Is Young Master Qi also dining at this restaurant?"
Qi Huan nodded at him, giving an indifferent "Hmm."
Seeing Qi Huan's cold attitude, Jiang Zhao frowned with displeasure.
"Why is everyone standing at the entrance? The private room was reserved in advance. Since we're here, let's just go wait inside." Zhou Yi also walked over.
Jiang Yonghe glanced at Qi Huan again. Seeing he had no intention of continuing the conversation with her, she had to say, "Well, Brother Qi, we'll go in first then."
Qi Huan nodded, replying lightly, "Alright."
Zhou Yi looked at Qi Huan, realizing the man in the wheelchair before him was likely the eldest young master of the Qi family—the man Jiang Youli had married in Jiang Yonghe's stead.
Both his looks and his aura were top-notch.
It was just a pity his legs were crippled, but perhaps Jiang Youli could cure them.
Thinking this, Zhou Yi strode into the restaurant.
Jiang Zhao, following closely behind, only looked back at Qi Huan after walking some distance away and snorted discontentedly, "This Qi Huan, even back when he was engaged to you, Xiaohe, his attitude towards our family was always very cold. Now that his legs are crippled, I don't know what he still has to be so haughty about!"
Jiang Xing reprimanded in a low voice, "Jiang Zhao, watch your words!"
He wasn't at all certain whether Qi Huan's legs could still be cured. If Jiang Youli's medical skills were truly exceptional, perhaps she wasn't boasting, and maybe she really could cure Qi Huan's legs.
Then, Qi Huan would still be the primary candidate to inherit the Qi family!
Offending Qi Huan now would have unimaginable consequences if his legs were truly healed later!
Jiang Zhao didn't care. "Big brother, what are you afraid of? Do you think he's still the favored son of heaven who could command wind and rain? Now he's just a cripple. It's not even certain if he'll become the Qi family heir in the future."
Jiang Xing said seriously, "Didn't you see at Jiang Youli's welcome banquet? Grandpa Qi has no intention of giving up on him!"
But Jiang Zhao argued, "Not giving up for one month, not giving up for two months, but if Qi Huan's legs still aren't better after half a year, will Grandpa Qi still protect him? Even if Grandpa Qi wants to, the rest of the Qi family won't give him the chance."
Jiang Yonghe said, "Second brother, big brother is right. We should watch our words. You heard it yourself just now. Brother Qi said Youli sister can cure his legs."
Hearing this, Zhou Yi's footsteps paused briefly, a flicker of acknowledgment in his eyes. Since Jiang Youli herself said she could cure it, that meant Qi Huan's legs would definitely be cured!
Jiang Zhao, however, scoffed at this. "The Qi family has invited so many famous doctors from all over the world to see Qi Huan this past month. Not a single one dared to guarantee they could cure his legs. How could Jiang Youli, a country doctor from the countryside, cure them? You might believe it, but I certainly don't. I think it's just Jiang Youli deliberately inflating her own worth to smoothly marry into the Qi family. Once she's married and the deed is done, what does it matter if she can't cure him? By then, she'll already be the eldest young madam of the Qi family anyway."
Of course, Jiang Yonghe also hoped things were as Jiang Zhao said.
She had waited a month, confirmed that Qi Huan's legs were incurable, and only then painfully decided to give up on the marriage alliance with him.
If Qi Huan's legs could really be cured, letting Jiang Youli pick up such a huge bargain for free would make her the biggest joke in the wealthy circles of the capital city!
Zhou Yi stopped walking. Jiang Zhao, not paying attention, bumped into him.
Rubbing his nose, Jiang Zhao immediately complained unhappily, "Why did you suddenly stop?"
Zhou Yi looked back at Jiang Zhao.
Jiang Zhao wanted to blame him a couple more times, but he actually caught a hint of coldness in Zhou Yi's gaze, and the words got stuck in his throat.
"Second Young Master Jiang, you really should listen more to your elder brother and your sister. Watch your words."
Jiang Zhao: ?
Zhou Yi pushed open the private room door and walked in.
After Jiang Zhao recovered, he still wanted to say something, but Jiang Yonghe quickly pulled him back. "Second brother, we're the ones asking for his help right now. Say less."
Not wanting to make things difficult for Xiaohe either, Jiang Zhao swallowed his anger.
...
Not long after the three Jiang siblings entered the restaurant, Jiang Youli arrived.
Qi Huan saw her hand her car keys to the manager of "Mi Mi Zhi Xiang" who had come out to greet her. The manager then respectfully went to park her car personally.
When Jiang Youli turned and walked over, Qi Huan raised an eyebrow and asked, "You know the owner here?"
Jiang Youli revealed a bright smile and answered truthfully, "I'm a shareholder here. This restaurant belongs to Uncle Zhou's family."
Hearing this answer, Qi Huan was first taken aback, then showed a doting and appreciative smile. "Xiao Li'er, how many more secrets do you have that I don't know about?"
Jiang Youli also laughed, responding playfully, "No rush. You'll have plenty of time to get to know me later."
Watching the two smile at each other, Cheng Jing felt increasingly like he had become superfluous. If possible, he would gladly turn into a wheelchair without emotions.
...
Inside the private room, Jiang Zhao casually pulled out a chair and sat down. As soon as his bottom hit the seat, he couldn't wait to turn his gaze to Zhou Yi across the table and asked bluntly, "So, there's no information about the great author 'Lili Yuanshang' online. How did you get the chance to know them?"
Zhou Yi detected the skepticism in Jiang Zhao's words, his expression darkening slightly as he retorted without courtesy, "How I know Lili Yuanshang is none of your business, is it?"
Jiang Zhao said with a sarcastic mouth, "I'm just afraid you're using knowing Lili Yuanshang as a pretense to get close to Xiaohe, or that you're after the 500,000 reward my big brother offered. After all, 500,000 could buy you two cars."
Jiang Yonghe pretended to be angry. "Second brother, how can you say that about Brother Zhou Yi? Brother Zhou Yi is quite famous in the online novel circle too. He's earned a lot of money from writing over the years. He wouldn't need to scam me out of 500,000."
Jiang Zhao quickly put on a smiling face to coax her. "Xiaohe, don't be angry. It would be best if he really knows Lili Yuanshang. I was just curious and asked. Who knew he'd be so secretive and unwilling to say? That's why I got suspicious."
"Alright, Jiang Zhao, that's enough from you." After reprimanding him, Jiang Xing turned to Zhou Yi to apologize, "My younger brother has always been this unrestrained and speaks rather freely. Please don't take it to heart."
Having said that, he glanced at his watch. It was already twelve, and Lilishang still hadn't arrived. His expression couldn't help but show some anxiety. "Why don't you give Lilishang a call and ask roughly when she can get here?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the door to the private room opened.
The three Jiang siblings all looked towards the entrance, only to see an unexpected person.
"Jiang Youli? What are you doing here?" Jiang Zhao was the first to exclaim.
