The Old Mother Who Leaves and Returns, Seeing Through Everything The Lady Is "Very Busy"...

In the hospital room.

The atmosphere was slightly oppressive.

Mrs. Du was still frantically battling with her own thoughts, worried whether Ye Cheng would take over her place in her Little Hanhan's heart.

Lin Baizhi gritted her teeth, using her peripheral vision to size up a certain married woman hiding silently in the corner, battling her own thoughts. She finally saw things clearly: the most troublesome one might not be that detestable older leftover woman, but the Old Hag in front of her!

If Du Wanyi were single, Lin Baizhi wouldn't hesitate to unite everyone to pin Du Wanyi down and kick her out of the game first.

She was too big of a threat to everyone. With Du Wanyi around, the others had absolutely no chance of winning.

Even a robotic NPC-like person such as the eldest miss could be carried to victory by her. If she were to take the field herself, her power would be unimaginable—she'd be dropping nukes right from the start.

The silver lining in all this misfortune was that the Old Hag was married, otherwise...

Just you wait, Old Hag!

Su Su remained silent. The situation had become somewhat incomprehensible to her. It was her first time seeing the Shen family's little girl so agitated.

From the looks of it, she wasn't doing much better than their Zhixia. Now, the two of them vaguely seemed to be at each other's throats...

Eventually, Su Su's gaze landed on a certain madam huddled in the corner.

Witch!

Tang Shouye, who had barely spoken since sneaking in, was holding up his phone and snapping photos away, not daring to make a sound. The level of drama in this hospital room far exceeded his expectations.

What a joke, does this kid really have that much charm? That detestable incubus, why couldn't he just settle down and live a quiet life with our little sister?

Did these little girls really know what they were doing?

Haven't they heard the saying, a woman three years older brings a gold brick? Their little sister was so many years older; she would definitely know how to dote on someone!

Click, click, click... Changing angles once again, Tang Shouye kept shifting his position around the room, making sure to clearly capture the reactions of everyone inside so he could send them all to his sister.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles!

Oh, little sister, your brother has sacrificed so much for you. It really wouldn't be fair if you kept calling me Damn Fatty after this...

Too engrossed in taking pictures, Tang Shouye accidentally bumped into something and instinctively apologized, Sorry about that, my bad... Huh???

Tang Shouye stared wide-eyed at Du Wanyi, who still wore a deeply troubled expression, screaming a thousand curses in his head.

Wait, why are you here too?

Du Wanyi's name was quite resounding in their circles. You might not have met her, but you must have heard the story of the Demon Pill. If you hadn't, it just proved that your social standing was too low and you hadn't gained access to that circle yet.

Bumped out of her daze, Du Wanyi snapped back to reality looking thoroughly displeased. She was ready to teach whoever bumped into her a lesson. Walking without eyes, huh? I'll beat you into a teddy bear biscuit!

Eh, Little Fatty, why are you here? Du Wanyi blinked, looking at Tang Shouye.

Tang Shouye: ...

Fortunately, Tang Shouye had tucked his phone away just in time. Now that he had bumped into someone, he couldn't keep fishing in troubled waters. He stood up straight somewhat reluctantly, coughed twice, and gave a brief explanation.

That's roughly what happened. Tell me, isn't it frustrating? Sigh. Looking miserable, Tang Shouye told Du Wanyi about the little secretary.

His legitimate excuse for being here was to call Dongfang Zhixia over to watch over and try calling out to the little secretary to cooperate with the treatment. Very reasonable.

Du Wanyi didn't suspect a thing.

In Lin Baizhi's words... that detestable older leftover woman was too sneaky. Even her finding out that the two of them had developed into this mess was an accident, let alone the others who were still kept completely in the dark.

Boss Du, do you know anyone? Care to introduce someone? Tang Shouye asked tentatively.

As Du Wanyi was the sole heir of the Du family, Tang Shouye calling her Boss Du wasn't too over the top, nor was it meant as sucking up. Given the sheer size of the Tang family, they didn't need to suck up to anyone; they walked different paths.

However, Tang Shouye was a smooth operator and naturally chose a title that sounded pleasant to the ear. A title like Boss Du kept the distance neither too far nor too close—it was just right.

Similarly, he was technically asking Du Wanyi for a favor now, needing her help to see if there was a suitable way to resolve the issue.

Lost her soul? I think there's a way. I heard the old man talk about it before...

Du Wanyi rolled her eyes around and started trying to recall.

Tang Shouye felt a surge of joy. He had only asked as a last resort, treating a dead horse as a living one. He didn't expect Du Wanyi to actually have a solution. As expected of the interest complex that gave his eldest brother the biggest headache—she really had some real tricks up her sleeve!

Then Boss Du, could I trouble you to go over and take a look? Tang Shouye asked excitedly, temporarily putting his little sister's matters aside. The photos had already been sent, and his pocket had been vibrating non-stop.

Not surprisingly, it should be messages from his little sister. But right now, Tang Shouye's mind was entirely on Du Wanyi and the fact that the little secretary could be saved, so he didn't notice it at all.

Du Wanyi blinked. Sure, but you'll have to wait a bit. I can't leave right now.

The Tang family was an iron wall, and the only one who could be slightly infiltrated was Tang Shouye. Of course, Du Wanyi actually quite liked this fat guy, Tang Shouye.

At least compared to the other members of the Tang family.

Due to their statuses, the Du family and the Tang family naturally couldn't get too close. They had always minded their own business, mutually looking down on each other. Fortunately, the Shen family acted as a buffer, preventing things from getting too rigid.

My Brother Doudou was a proper male protagonist template. The biggest loss he had suffered in his life was at the hands of Mrs. Du. As for handling everything else, he was adept at it—it couldn't be any easier!

Du Wanyi quite liked Tang Shouye simply because he was very straightforward as a person. He didn't use all that messy, convoluted bureaucratic jargon. When money was needed, he really paid up; when there was trouble, he really stepped up.

Most importantly, Tang Shouye was always among the top donors every year, a point Du Wanyi highly appreciated... The little chubby guy was a good person and fun to hang out with.

Even stripping away the extra factors, Du Wanyi would help with this favor just based on the fact that she found Tang Shouye pleasing to the eye.

No problem, whenever you're free, Boss Du. Do you need anything on your end? I'll notify my subordinates to prepare it. Tang Shouye smiled broadly.

This was the literal meaning of you don't slap a smiling face.

Du Wanyi pondered for a moment. Prepare two scallion pancakes. Oh, right, I want the ones with everything in them.

Tang Shouye: ???

Uh, is this... Tang Shouye had a face full of question marks, but he still braced himself and asked.

Oh, I'm hungry, Du Wanyi said casually.

Tang Shouye: ...

Classic you.

Tang Shouye quickly sent a message to his subordinates to prepare the scallion pancakes, ordering a few extra. Just as well, he was feeling a bit hungry too...

Shh, don't talk yet, or they'll spot me. Du Wanyi made a shushing gesture to Tang Shouye, trying her best to minimize her presence.

Tang Shouye: "..."

Tang Shouye was quite honest, obediently watching the drama unfold from the sidelines... Oh wait, is this what they call a Shura field?

Because Du Wanyi was right beside him, Tang Shouye didn't dare take out his phone to continue recording. Otherwise, wouldn't his sister's secret be exposed later?

He could tell that his sister seemed to be playing the home-stealing game.

Not gonna lie, it was pretty smart, but... little sis, your opponents are a bit strong. As an older leftover woman, you don't seem to have much of an advantage, do you?

Meanwhile.

On the other side of Dahai City, Tang Yuyao had already perked up. Seeing the photos Tang Shouye sent over, she was now sitting on pins and needles.

"What do I do, why did they all go over..."

Tang Yuyao had a bitter look on her face, constantly sending messages to her brother asking about Ye Cheng's situation, but they were all left unread. He wasn't replying.

"Damn Fatty, you went to steal chickens, didn't you? Where are you!!!" Tang Yuyao really couldn't wait any longer. She tossed aside the blanket wrapped around her and prepared to get ready to head to the school to take a look.

Everyone else went, if she didn't go... what if that damn brat overthought things?

Wait, what does it matter to her!

She was just going to work the night shift... Right!

She was going to the infirmary for her night shift and would just drop by to take a look!

Yes, that was it!

Tang Yuyao's eyes lit up. After finding a reasonable excuse, it was as if she had been injected with stimulants. She became thrilled, temporarily tossing aside the fact that she had pinned Ye Cheng to the hospital bed and forcefully kissed him earlier.

To hell with embarrassment, this lady is going to work!

Tang Yuyao used to think that people who liked going to work were out of their minds. Now it seemed... prejudice, total prejudice. People should love going to work!

Especially the night shift!

Tang Yuyao climbed up, cleaned herself up, put on some light makeup, and after making sure everything was fine, picked out a nice pair of sneakers and got ready to head out!

Here came the question: why sneakers instead of her favorite high heels?

Because sneakers would make it easier to run away later, and they wouldn't make any noise. Tang Yuyao already had the resolve to act like a thief, and she was even enjoying it!

She had barely taken two steps out the door when she noticed a gaze full of sneaky vibes staring at her.

Hmm?

A few question marks popped up over Tang Yuyao's head. She snapped her head back to look at the source of the gaze. Mother Tang turned her head away, putting on a look that said, I don't know anything, I'm just an innocent old lady taking a random stroll.

Tang Yuyao: "???"

"Mom, how long have you been standing there?" Tang Yuyao broke the silence.

Mother Tang blinked. "Daughter, what are you saying? Mom just got here. If you keep talking like that, I'm going to get angry."

Tang Yuyao: "..."

"Oh, okay, you keep strolling then. I need to go out for a bit, I probably won't be back for dinner today." Tang Yuyao put on her small bag and walked outside in her white sneakers.

The sharp-eyed Mother Tang immediately spotted the issue.

Sneakers?

She was actually wearing sneakers. Why wasn't she wearing high heels?

"Daughter, where are you going so late at night?" Mother Tang asked curiously.

"Nowhere, I'm just going for a random stroll..." Tang Yuyao's gaze drifted slightly, not daring to meet her mother's eyes.

Mother Tang: "..."

"Then let's go, Mom will go with you. I can take a stroll outside too. I've been stuck at home these past few days and haven't had the time..." Mother Tang said to herself, swiftly following behind her daughter.

Tang Yuyao: "???"

"Mom, I'm going out for a run later, it'll be exhausting. If you want to go for a stroll, wait until Fourth Brother comes back..." Tang Yuyao forced herself to explain.

"If you're going to the hospital to see someone, just say you're going to the hospital to see someone. What's all this nonsense about running? Daughter, you're making Mom's heart run cold," Mother Tang said, hitting the nail on the head.

Tang Yuyao: "???"

Tang Yuyao's pupils shrank, looking at her mother with a hint of panic.

Wait, Mom, since when did you know how to read minds!

"I don't know any mind-reading. It's just that, Daughter, you're making it too obvious. If Mom couldn't see through it, I'd be your mother in vain. Let's go, I'll head over to take a look too. I heard Mengmeng is also in that hospital. That little girl is quite cute, I haven't seen her in a few years..."

Mother Tang talked to herself as she walked outside, even glancing back at her daughter who was standing frozen in place, seemingly urging her on.

Tang Yuyao: "???"

And you say you can't read minds!

"Mom... you, stop messing around..." Tang Yuyao's face flushed red. Knowing she couldn't hide it anymore, she changed her strategy.

Mother Tang turned her head. "I'm not, Daughter. Mom is very serious right now. Let's go see him in person. Your brother has already met him, but I haven't yet..."

Between the lines, there was even a hint of jealousy. She absolutely had to meet this person today!

She really wanted to see what was so special about the person who had infatuated their daughter to the point where she was running back to the hospital not long after coming home.

The mother and daughter went out together. The old lady had also changed her outfit.

"Daughter, call a car."

"Mom, how did you know my car got towed?" Tang Yuyao had just taken out her phone.

She was a bit frustrated. Her car seemed to have been towed, sigh... she would have to find time to get it back later. She had parked right in front of someone's door.

Mother Tang blinked. "I didn't know. I just don't dare sit in a car you drive, Daughter. Your mom still wants to live a couple more years."

Tang Yuyao: "???"

Not long after, a private car left the Tang residence. Elder Tang, who had just woken up from a nap, came out ready to take a walk.

"Guilan, what are we having for dinner tonight?"

"Guilan?"

Looking at the empty house, Elder Tang fell into silence... Where did everyone go?

...

In the hospital.

The extra people in the hospital room had been cleared out, leaving only a group of contestants and... the forcefully entered contestant, Ye Cheng.

"It's a bit complicated to explain, but it was because of a problem with his body that he turned into what you saw just now. I admit that I acted somewhat inappropriately in this matter."

Facing Shen Qinghan's questioning, Dongfang Zhixia did not choose to evade or shirk responsibility, but took it upon herself.

"A problem?" Confusion appeared in Shen Qinghan's eyes. Now that she had calmed down a bit, thinking about it carefully, there were indeed many things that didn't make sense.

Why would they call so many doctors over for no reason?

Shen Qinghan's gaze fell on Ye Cheng, clearly wanting an answer.

Ye Cheng: "..."

"Uh, I just felt a tiny bit hot and started smoking earlier, but I'm fine now." Ye Cheng's gaze darted around, clearly lacking confidence.

Given the situation just now, anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was about to spontaneously combust. Calling it a tiny bit was quite the understatement.

This answer obviously could not satisfy Shen Qinghan. She then picked up a thermometer gun and a regular thermometer, repeatedly checking Ye Cheng's body. The final results all showed that Ye Cheng's body was normal.

"It really is your problem. Get out, if you don't want to continue harming people." Shen Qinghan put down the thermometer in her hand and looked at Dongfang Zhixia calmly.

In Shen Qinghan's eyes, there was nothing wrong with Ye Cheng; his body showed none of the so-called abnormalities.

Everything was just Dongfang Zhixia's side of the story.

Because of this one-sided claim, she had witnessed Dongfang Zhixia forcing herself on Ye Cheng, which already violated their previous agreement. She didn't say it out loud, but Dongfang Zhixia knew exactly what Shen Qinghan was implying.

She was unwilling to accept this.

The only security footage that could have proven the truth had coincidentally broken down... There was no way to explain herself now.

Dongfang Zhixia fell into a rare silence. With her head lowered, her usual sharpness and arrogance were completely gone. Standing to the side, Su Su took all of this in, her heart aching terribly.

When had her daughter ever suffered such an injustice!

She had to stand up for her!

"Qinghan, Auntie Su can testify. What Zhixia just said is the truth. This student really did exhibit some abnormalities; it was as if his whole body was about to catch fire. Oh, right, Wanyi can testify too!"

As if remembering something, Su Su grasped at this last straw, desperate to clear her daughter's name.

The enchantress who had been in the room just now could also testify!

Everyone's eyes immediately fell upon Du Wanyi.

"Ah? Yes, it's me. Mm, okay. Is it really that much of a hassle? Alright then, fine, I'll head over right away..."

Du Wanyi held a phone to her ear, chatting away as she slowly backed out of the room, looking for all the world like she was very busy.

Su Su: "???"

Tang Shouye: "..."

Was there a possibility... that the very busy madam in front of them wasn't actually talking on her own phone?

It was the one she had just grabbed out of Tang Shouye's hands.