Chapter 146: Departure

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But the person standing before him was so young!

Dr. Zeng shot Gong Yue a sharp look. “Did you just say Miss Shen apologized to you?”

“I…” Gong Yue’s back turned icy, and sweat began to bead in her palms.

Shen Qing glanced at Gong Yue, the corners of her lips curling faintly, but said nothing.

Seeing Gong Yue’s panic, Dr. Zeng’s expression darkened at once.

He knew his niece’s temperament well. She had been spoiled rotten at home and was notorious for her arrogance and thoughtlessness. This time, she had actually picked a fight with Shen Qing—an immovable wall.

“Apologize to Miss Shen. Now!”

Knowing she was in the wrong, Gong Yue burst into tears when Dr. Zeng roared at her. She stammered out an apology, wiped her eyes, and ran off.

Dr. Zeng watched her retreating figure and sighed before turning to Shen Qing with an ingratiating smile.

“Miss Shen, my niece is young and inexperienced. Please be a little more forgiving.”

Shen Qing raised a brow and glanced at him. “She’s in her twenties. Is that still considered young?”

Dr. Zeng paused. “Not young, not young at all. She’s quite grown-up, in fact.” After all, the girl standing before him was only seventeen.

Shen Qing pulled her cap lower. “You should keep a closer eye on the younger generation. Otherwise, people might think the medical team belongs to the Zeng family.”

“I’ll be more careful, Miss Shen. There are still a few things I’d like to ask you about, concerning mobility—”

“Didn’t I explain it to you yesterday?” Shen Qing yawned and walked around him. “Go home and look it up yourself.”

“Oh…”

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Old Master Qi had booked Shen Qing a Tuesday flight. Bringing Zhong Yi along, he personally went to the airport to see her off.

“Sis, be careful on the way and stay safe.” Zhong Yi was reluctant to part with Shen Qing.

“Mm.” Shen Qing reached out and patted him on the shoulder. “Study hard, and bring me something tasty next time.”

“Oh.”

Shen Qing turned to Old Master Qi. “From now on, go to Dr. Zeng if you need anything. Don’t bother me.”

“Oh, all right, all right. It’s not as if we come looking for you several times a year.” Old Master Qi pouted. If they could solve their problems themselves, why would they need to seek her out?

Shen Qing glanced in the direction Zhong Yi had gone, then lowered her voice as she spoke to Old Master Qi. “The Gu family has found Jiang Shanbei.”

Old Master Qi froze. “When did that happen?”

“It was quite some time ago. I only just remembered. You didn’t clean out all the records here.” Acting as though nothing were amiss, Shen Qing unlocked her phone, entered the medical team’s internal system, and located Jiang Shanbei’s file.

Jiang Shanbei. Male. Age unknown. Place of birth: Wen County.

Wen County was not far from Jiang City—a two-hour drive by car.

“Oh, let me see. I never noticed this before.” Old Master Qi leaned over to look, his expression growing increasingly grave.

If the Gu family could find him, others could as well.

“Gu Yunsheng of the Gu family has a disability in his leg. They must be looking for Jiang Shanbei to have it treated.”

Jiang Shanbei’s medical expertise surpassed even Old Master Qi’s. The position of head of the medical team had originally been destined for him, but he had suddenly disappeared, leaving Old Master Qi to benefit from his absence.

“Sis, I bought this. It should be pretty good.” Zhong Yi called out to them from a distance.

Shen Qing glanced at him. “Keep your affairs discreet.”

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Old Master Qi’s lips twitched slightly. “I know better than to stick my head out and become the first bird shot.”

“Sis.” Zhong Yi hurried over, carrying a bag of snacks. Fine beads of sweat had appeared on the boy’s forehead.

Shen Qing took the snacks and weighed the bag in her hand. “You’re a little weak.”

Zhong Yi: …

Old Master Qi gave an awkward laugh. “He’s only just recovered from a serious illness. I’ll stew him a whole chicken tonight to help him regain his strength.”

“Mm. I’m leaving.”

Shen Qing selected a few snacks and put them into her loose shoulder bag. She gave the rest to Zhong Yi, then handed him a black card edged in gold.

“The password is six zeros.”

The moment Shen Qing finished speaking, Old Master Qi leaned over and reached for the card in Zhong Yi’s hand. “Oh my, your sister is so generous! You’re still young, so I’ll keep this black card safe for you.”

“Go away! It’s mine!” Zhong Yi quickly shoved the black card into his pocket.

“Hey—you little brat. Do you even know how to use money? Do you know how to spend it?”

“That’s none of your business.”

Shen Qing glanced at the two bickering men, the corners of her lips lifting slightly, and turned to go through security.

“Huh? Sis has already left?” Zhong Yi suddenly looked up. Shen Qing was nowhere to be seen beside him.

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