Chapter 78: Jiang Huizhou, Not Up to It (Part 2)

Chapter 78: Jiang Huizhou, Not Up to It (Part 2)

Shen Zhixue had already gone through three tubes of ointment these past few days, to the point where he felt a bit apprehensive just at the sight of Jiang Huizhou.

Although Mr. Jiang is very wealthy, isn't this workload a bit excessive?

Shen Zhixue had to hold his waist while going to the bathroom, hissing in pain, looking as if he'd lost at least one kidney.

"Jiang, this isn't working," the old Chinese medicine doctor said with a serious expression, causing both Jiang Huizhou and Shen Zhixue's expressions to change slightly.

Jiang Huizhou frowned, then spoke up, "I'll do better."

Shen Zhixue quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, no, you must not try any harder. You're already too good at this. If you try any harder, I really can't handle it. Doctor, doctor, I beg you, please save me, I'm really about to die."

"That's not what I meant!" The old doctor glared at Jiang Huizhou, "This isn't healthy! His body isn't as strong as yours. This level of activity is too much for him to bear, Jiang!"

Shen Zhixue nodded frantically.

This work is really inhuman qAq.

Jiang Huizhou coughed, turned his head away, and said, "Understood."

The old doctor prescribed some medicine for Shen Zhixue and then repeatedly warned Jiang Huizhou before packing up and leaving.

Shen Zhixue lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Jiang Huizhou walked over and pressed his forehead against Shen's, "Looks like the fever's gone down."

Shen Zhixue, with tears in his eyes, asked, "Why do you look so disappointed?"

"I heard that when you have a fever, it feels even hotter," Jiang Huizhou said earnestly, "I wanted to try it."

"Are you a beast?" Shen Zhixue widened his eyes in disbelief, pointing a trembling finger at Jiang Huizhou, "Listen to yourself, is that something a human would say? Really, I'm crying, you don't do anything remotely humane."

"I didn't mean to make you have a fever," Jiang Huizhou tilted his head, "If I got a fever, would you feel better? Let's kiss, Zhi Zhi, and see if I can catch it."

Shen Zhixue immediately covered his mouth, "No, didn't you hear a word the doctor said?"

Jiang Huizhou sighed regretfully, then casually took out his small notebook and started jotting down, "Do it once while having a fever (Jiang Huizhou has a fever)."

Shen Zhixue: "..."

I'm really fed up, isn't there anyone to rein in this idiot?

Ever since Jiang Xingliu was sent to military school, Shen Zhixue no longer had a little tail following him, but instead had a big one. To maintain his image, the robust and energetic Mr. Jiang always followed him around in a wheelchair.

When the Wan family's charity gala came around, Jiang Huizhou didn't follow.

He picked out a pure black suit for Shen Zhixue, a well-tailored, custom-made suit that perfectly highlighted Shen's figure.

Shen Zhixue had a lean body, not muscular but not frail either.

Under his clothes, he had just the right amount of lean muscle, with a flexible waist and long limbs, especially the pair of dimples on his lower back that deepened whenever Jiang Huizhou pressed down on his waist, making it incredibly sexy.

"How do I look?" Shen Zhixue tied his own tie, "Not bad, huh?"

Jiang Huizhou propped his chin on his hand, "What can I do, my Zhi Zhi looks so enticing no matter what he wears. If you go out like this, those tasteless idiots—oh, I'm not referring to Lu Qingyan, of course, nor Wan Chenghan."

Shen Zhixue: "Only a pervert like you would think that, alright?"

Jiang Huizhou smiled, not refuting Shen Zhixue's words: "I'll be a bit late to this charity gala. You go ahead with the gift first."

Shen Zhixue was momentarily taken aback: "What are you going to do?"

"Nothing much, just handling some business," Jiang Huizhou evaded the main point: "Is Zhi Zhi starting to cling to me?"

Shen Zhixue gave him a speechless look.

It was clear that Jiang Huizhou didn't want to talk about it, and Shen Zhixue didn't press further. As an employee, you must act accordingly; it's part of his professional ethics not to pry into the boss's private affairs.

When he arrived at the charity gala with the gift, he happened to meet Lu Qingyan, who had brought Jiang Shuiling along.

Shen Zhixue slightly raised an eyebrow.

Upon seeing him, Lu Qingyan was momentarily stunned but quickly composed himself, averting his gaze. Jiang Shuiling, in a high-end evening gown, looked stunningly affluent.

She clung to Lu Qingyan's arm and looked at Shen Zhixue, challengingly tilting her chin up: "Mr. Shen, why are you alone? Oh, I almost forgot, your husband is a cripple who can't stand up, so naturally, he can't accompany you to such events."

Shen Zhixue curled his lips into a smile, his gaze sweeping over her: "Miss Jiang, are you sure you're at the right place? The nouveau riche gathering is next door."

Jiang Shuiling immediately understood that Shen Zhixue was mocking her attire and glared at him: "What, never seen so much luxury before? After all, this high-end gown of mine probably cost you a lot of 'favors' to obtain."

Shen Zhixue tapped his head: "Miss Jiang's way with words is as shocking as ever. Has your father thought about having another child while he's still young?"

Jiang Shuiling couldn't help but step forward, ready to hit him.

Lu Qingyan, standing beside her, grabbed her wrist and said in a low voice: "There's no use talking to him. Let's go."

Only then did Jiang Shuiling reluctantly lower her hand, gritting her teeth: "Shen Zhixue, it's only because Qingyan asked that I'm letting you off this time. Next time, watch your mouth, or it won't be as simple as today! A lowlife married to a cripple, yet you act like you're someone!"

With that, she clung to Lu Qingyan's arm, her tone instantly softened: "Let's go, Qingyan!"

Lu Qingyan glanced back at Shen Zhixue, as if trying to detect some other emotion in his eyes.

But there was none. Shen Zhixue's gaze was as indifferent as if he were looking at a stranger.

Lu Qingyan frowned, noticing a noticeable red hickey on Shen Zhixue's snow-white neck.

It was in the exact same spot where he had kissed Shen Zhixue last time.

If it had been from that time, it would have faded by now.

But since it was still there, there was only one possibility: the hickey wasn't his.

Who left it was obvious.

Lu Qingyan lowered his gaze and quickly turned to leave.

Shen Zhixue didn't notice Lu Qingyan's change in mood, only feeling a bit puzzled.

Wasn't Lu Qingyan annoyed with Jiang Shuiling just a few days ago? How did he suddenly end up attending the charity gala with her?

Could it be because of me?

Surely not. Lu Qingyan doesn't seem that childish, does he?

Shen Zhixue didn't dwell on it too much. After all, his relationship with Lu Qingyan wasn't that close, and he had no right to question Lu Qingyan's choices.

However, it seems that maintaining the Lu family connection will depend on Du Du. After all, they are the most beloved family in the empire, and it's best not to offend them.

Shen Zhixue was deep in thought when suddenly, his shoulder was tapped.

Wan Chenghan appeared behind him, his face looking as smug as ever. After glancing around Shen Zhixue, he asked, "Where's Jiang Huizhou? Did you two split?"

Shen Zhixue sighed helplessly, "You really wish we had split, don't you?"

"Of course," Wan Chenghan crossed his arms, "I can't stand either of you, but I can't stand Jiang Huizhou even more. I've already been through one divorce, so why hasn't Jiang Huizhou gotten divorced yet!"

Shen Zhixue raised his glass and said, "Let's not bring up old stuff, alright? Otherwise, I might mention your time in the federal prison..."

Wan Chenghan raised his hands in surrender, "Alright, alright, let's not bring it up. You always know how to hit a nerve. I really can't deal with you two."

Shen Zhixue chuckled, "You still can't let it go, can you?"

Wan Chenghan hesitated for a moment before muttering, "It's not something you can just let go of. She was my first omega."

Shen Zhixue nodded, "I can see that."

"I just don't get it," Wan Chenghan fumed. "Why did she lie to me? She seemed happy with me. Why'd she go looking for someone else?"

Shen Zhixue raised an eyebrow, "Could it be that you're... not up to par?"

Wan Chenghan bared his teeth at him, "Jiang Huizhou's the one who's not up to snuff!"

Shen Zhixue was about to respond when the charity event began.

Wan Chenghan stood beside him and whispered, "What did you bring for the gift today?"

Shen Zhixue was momentarily stunned. He had no idea. Jiang Huizhou had handed it to him, and he just took it without a second thought, giving it to the staff at the entrance.

"Whatever you brought doesn't matter. Every year, people bankrupt themselves trying to get a spot. But with your and Jiang Huizhou's financial power, even if you sold yourselves, you probably couldn't get it," Wan Chenghan whispered, "But if you need any help, you can tell me. I might not be as powerful as my mom, but I can still pull a few strings... Just to be clear, I'm only doing this because my mom told me to get closer to you. Don't get the wrong idea."