Episode 3
When Master Zhan pushed the door open and saw Jing Qian standing next to Lichuan, his mood brightened up.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
Qianqian, you’re here!😊
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Nods) En.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
What are you both chatting about?
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
We’re talking about the areas controlled by the peripheral nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system along with how they influence each other.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Shocked) ** The usually simple-minded Jing Qian talking about such a deep topic. **
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
If Third Young Master doesn’t eat, he’ll feel hungry. He’s already unwell to begin with, so why torture himself and make things even more uncomfortable? Additionally, when your nerves recover in the future, if you have enough muscles, it’ll be easier for you to regain your strength during physiotherapy.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Agrees with Qianqian)
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Lectures Lichuan) Ah Chuan, did you hear what she said? Even Jing Qian said that once your nerves recover, you’ll need the strength for physiotherapy. If you don’t eat, your stamina and muscles will be depleted.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Opens his eyes)
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Emotionless) Is she a doctor?❄️
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Speechless) 😐
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
You mustn’t look down on other people, Young Master. I may not be a doctor, but there are all sorts of excellent doctors and masters in this world. Who knows, it’s hard to say that you will be a lucky one and get to meet one of them.😊
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Pleased with her answer) She’s right, Ah Chuan. I was just…
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
Grandfather, I need to talk to you in private.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
** I'm aware of how Jing Qian became my wife; I know it is all my grandfather’s good intentions, but I really don’t want the concerns of a stranger who came to me because of money. **
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
Grandfather, I’ll leave so that you can both talk.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
** I'm having a bad feeling about what he's about to say. **
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
Sure.
As Jing Qian walked out of the room, followed by the guards, only Zhan Lichuan and Master Zhan were left in the room.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
What do you think about Jing Qian? Master Jingyuan said that your lifeline is too tough, which is why it’ll break very easily, and not to mention that it’s also deadly. Jing Qian, however, is your opposite. Her life is of extreme ‘yin’, which is a perfect match to yours, since you are of extreme ‘yang’. With both of yours combined, you’ll be able to overcome all sorts of obstacles in life. Master Jingyuan has always been very accurate about this. Ah Chuan, now that she has become your wife, I’m sure that you’ll get better soon.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Despaired) Grandfather, the doctor has already declared my impending death. Why are you being so stubborn? For the past three months, I have been trying my best to rehabilitate because I didn’t want to disappoint you. But… It hurts so much. Please, just euthanize me.
With that, the entire room went into pin-drop silence.
Zhan Lichuan laid on his bed and silently waited for the verdict of his life and death. After some time, the sound of an old man’s grief and desperate cries echoed in the room.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Staring ahead blankly)
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
** I know by asking him for this I have done something very cruel to my grandfather, but now that I'm in this condition, I could no longer contribute to the Zhan family. Instead of laying on the bed every day and staring at the ceiling from morning till nightfall, I would rather end my life and be relieved from this, once and for all. However, in my current state, I couldn’t do it on my own. **
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Pleads) Ah Chuan, you will get better soon! You have to trust grandfather on this. I’ve found someone who can help you! Please don’t give up…. Without you, what’s the point of me being alive then? You’re everything that I have, don’t you know that?😭😭
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
Grandfather, even without me, you’d still have Big Brother and Second Sister…
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
No! I only want you! I don’t care about money, power, or fame; I can give up all of that as long as you stay with me. Ah Chuan, please…. I’m begging you…
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Emotionless) But it hurts…. I have to deal with the fact that I’m useless and incompetent every moment of every day.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
How are you incompetent? You’re just physically powerless at worst, that’s all. Everyone can see how capable you actually are. Look at the other quadriplegics—they’re forced to bear with the pain of losing control over their bowels and bladder. There’s nothing they can do other than lay in bed. But then look at you! When you became a quadriplegic, you immediately designed a customized computer system, letting it convey all the information from your body through your brain. You’re even in control of the entire corporation with this computer. As for your daily needs, you have specialized robots that take care of everything. Look at all that you’ve done. Even in this condition, you’re still so capable. You haven’t even asked for anyone’s help and have been taking good care of yourself. Just how are you useless?
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
But grandfather, I can’t stand someone else touching my body, even if it’s just a machine. And what I really can’t bear is the fact that all I do each day is lay on this bed motionlessly. From the moment I wake up, the next thing I do is fall asleep. Every minute in between is torture for me.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Begs) This is just temporary, everything will get better soon!😭😭
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Shakes his head) I’m always the first to see my report after every session of physiotherapy.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Pales)
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
** I’d already warned them over and over again and had even gotten hackers to put up firewalls so that I could prevent Lichuan from seeing it. Ah Chuan, why are you so capable? Even as a quadriplegic, he could still hack the firewall with just his brainwaves. **
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
No matter how hard I try, my recovery chances are still at a zero. The best-case scenario is the recovery of some small nerves in my fingers, but all I’ll be able to do is move my fingers a little. Grandfather, if that’s how my life is going to be…. I’d rather not have it.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Shakes his head) No! No!
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
There’s still a chance, Ah Chuan!
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Opens his tablet, pulls an email and shows to Lichuan)
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
Look at this man. His name is Hei Zelin, and he’s an expert con man. This man once traveled to all the casinos in NHD state and never lost a single bet. Within three days, he won up to hundreds of millions of yuan and offended a lot of people there. This resulted in him being targeted. His bones were all excavated from his body and the tendons in all four of his limbs were severed. Initially, the only thing they could do was an amputation, but then, he found Saka, Master of the Tang Sect. Look at him now; even though most of the bones in his hands and legs are artificially installed, they’re miraculously bound to his nerves. He can walk and do things just like a normal person. It can even be said that the injury back then did not bring him any bad sequelae.
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
Previously, this person also hired a lot of specialists from all over the country for consultation, but all of them said that he had no other choice but to do an amputation. This is enough proof that Saka’s medical skills are incredibly talented. As long as Saka agrees to treat you, you’ll definitely recover from this! We’re not just talking about your fingers; it’ll also be possible for you to walk like a normal person again!
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Looks at Lichuan expectantly)
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Emotionless)
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
Lichuan, what grandfather said is true. When I found out about Saka, I immediately sent someone to River Delta and sought her help. If she agrees, I’m sure you’ll recover in no time.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Didn't say anything)
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
(Uses his brain waves)
Suddenly, the screen that was diagonally placed above him lit up as if it were commanded by something, and numbers filled the screen. The numbers rapidly moved across the screen. Then, the huge LED screen placed in front of the bed turned on.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
This was the biggest piece of news this evening.
The screen displayed a beautiful scene of the beach. On the cliff next to it, there was a villa that was made up of some kind of special material.
The transparent villa hung at the edge of the cliff, where the waves hit it from below. It looked extremely dangerous, but any expert would know that the material used to make the villa was so strong that even a bomb couldn’t break it apart.
However, this building that was as strong as a metal box was now in ruins. There was only one small part left hanging on the cliff. As for the rest, including the cliff next to it, it had been completely destroyed.
There were countless helicopters and rescue boats searching on the sea.
Reporter
At 4 AM, a major explosion occurred on S island, located on 62.2° north latitude, 152.9° west longitude. There was only one villa found on the island, and the centre of the explosion was also at this same villa.
Reporter
From what we know now, this villa was one of the properties that belonged to the mysterious Master of the Tang Sect, Saka. Before this, one of our reporters confirmed with Saka’s sister, Miss Dong Yuetong, that when the explosion happened, Master Saka was at this exact villa. This seems to have been a deliberate murder, and the police force of Country M has intervened to investigate this matter.
Master Zhan stared at the news that was being broadcasted on the screen. He couldn’t believe that the hope that had just been ignited in him was now broken into pieces.
Reporter
Master Saka was a legend. Her short but stunning life had been controversial. She was the 177th descendant of the Tang Sect, which was originally an ancient medical clan that came from Country Z. As their descendant, Saka had the skills to bring a dead man back to life and was a genius in both medicine and poison. She owned countless hospitals, biotechnology companies, real estate, gambling, and jewelry industries. Her net worth was immeasurable.
Reporter
However, Saka was a peculiar person. Although she was an expert in the medical field, there were many times where she refused to save the ones in need. It was a common occurrence for her to ask for a fortune in order for her help, and she lacked medical ethics. Hence, she offended a lot of people in her past. Regarding this explosion, her sister, Miss Dong, suspects that this was done by someone whom Saka must have offended and is now seeking revenge. Further investigation is needed, however, to find out who is behind this murder.
Reporter
Saka’s name came from the word Manjusaka, also known as Lycoris. It’s said that this flower means the calling from hell, the guide of the dead. Perhaps Saka saw this coming when she named herself after the flower?
Reporter
Saka was the Master of the Tang Sect, so will her death cause an uproar in the Tang Sect? Are there any other descendants of the Tang Sect after her? We have interviewed Miss Dong Yuetong, the younger sister of Saka, regarding this matter.
The scene switched to a beautiful woman who had an alluring figure. Her eyes were swollen, and her face was filled with grief and anger.
Dong Yuetong (Saka’s B*tchy Sister)
(Looks at the camera)
Dong Yuetong (Saka’s B*tchy Sister)
(Firm voice) Did you think that my sister’s death would mean the end of the Tang Sect? You’re all wrong! Even if my sister is dead, the Tang Sect still has me! God is watching you. I don’t care who it is, but the Tang Sect will get to the bottom of this! We will take revenge! We will make them pay for what they did!
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Hopeful) Lichuan, see? Saka’s sister is also a descendant of the Tang Sect. She said she’s just like Saka. She has also completely inherited her master’s mantle.
Zhan Lichuan (ML)
I’ve only heard of Saka and just found out that she was from the Tang Sect after looking into it. Grandfather, if it wasn’t because of Saka, would you have known about the Tang Sect or Dong Yuetong? Let’s put it the other way around; do you even know who Saka’s master is?❄️
Zhan Renhao (ML’s Grandfather)
(Speechless) 😐
Jing Qian also watched the international news that was being broadcasted.
When she heard what the woman was saying, the lips that were originally curled upwards were now showing a cold, enchanting smile.
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Smiles coldly) ** Dong Yuetong!❄️ **
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Not interested in hearing Dong Yuetong’s b*tchy words)
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Turns off the TV)
At this moment, Butler Xu walked in with the family physician to change the dressing on her forehead and to check up on her.
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
Butler Xu, might there be rats in our garden? Could you get me some fat, healthy ones?😊
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
(Remembers the movie he had seen as a child)
In that movie, the captivating green snake was also very alluring. She would be talking and laughing with someone at first, but at the very next moment, she would stick out her poisonous fangs, catch a fat rat with her long tongue, and swallow it in one breath.
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
(Shivers) Young Mistress, may I know why you want these rats?
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
** Ever since she woke up after falling down the stairs, the Young Mistress’s temperament has become different. She has become devilish. She is even asking for rats now. **
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Laughs) Well, obviously, I want to play with them. Did you think that I was going to eat them?
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
** Listen! Listen! Do you hear what she said?! **
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
** This beautiful girl is asking for rats so that she could play with them, and she is even talking about eating them. Most people would only want these rats for experiments! Yet, here she is, thinking about playing with them and eating them. **
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
😱
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
Young Mistress, if you want something to play with, why don’t you choose white mice instead? They’re much cleaner than rats. These rats are extremely dirty.
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
White mice are cute, and it would be a waste if they died. Rats, please! Butler Xu, could you please get me some? Remember to get some that are fat and healthy.
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
(Mind filled with images of ‘fat’ and ‘healthy’ rats being eaten)
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
** Should I… Tell Master Zhan about my assumption? **
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
By the way, has Jiang Yuxi moved out of her room yet?
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
She’s moving, but there are still some things she’s left behind. Don’t worry, Young Mistress, I’ve already prepared the other room for her.
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
I’d like to take a walk in the garden. I think it’d be best for me to go over there and comfort her.😊
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
😐
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
** Are you sure you’re going to comfort her? Or are you trying to kill her? **
Jiang Yuxi’s room wasn’t too far from their bedroom.
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Walks to Jiang Yuxi’s bedroom)
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
(Packing up her things)
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
(Looks at Jing Qian full of hatred)
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
(Sneers) Look at what you’ve done to me! Are you happy now?
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Bluntly) I’m all right.
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
(Shouts) Jing Qian! You don’t even like Brother Chuan! So, why can’t you just let me have him?
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
Look at how you’re exploding. You’re saying this as if he’ll be yours even if I allowed it. If you were that great, you wouldn’t have been a guest in this house despite living in it for more than five years.
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
You…🤬
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
Calm down, I just came over to check up on your progress. Don’t think that you’ll get to stay another day just because you couldn’t move everything out by tonight. I’ve asked them, and the other room is already prepared for you. Get over there, wash up, and get a good night’s sleep. Try to avoid showing up in front of me from now on.
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
** How could she be so arrogant?!😡 **
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(About to leave)
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
(Stops her) Jing Qian! Stop right there!
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
(Confronts her) You yourself know whether or not you have a lover, or if I was framing you. Jing Qian, I can pretend that today never happened and we’ll never talk about it again. You have someone you like, and I have someone I like. We shouldn’t be fighting each other when we can both benefit from this. Why don’t you let me have Brother Chuan? I won’t pay mind to you having a lover outside. If you want to take advantage of the Zhan family, I’ll even help you with that. What do you think?
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Disgusted) Now that you’ve realized you’re not smart enough to defeat me, you’ve come up with a different plan? Help me? How? What identity would you use to help me? As the guest who’s about to leave the Zhan family? Hmm… Let’s not talk about whether or not I have a lover outside. Even if I do, I wouldn’t deal with someone who is useless and has no value.
Di Jingqian/Jing Qian/Saka (FL)
(Leaves from there)
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
** This woman knew of my obsession and repeatedly mentioned that I'm simply a guest!😡 **
Jiang Yuxi (FL’s Rival)
Jing Qian! Stop being such a b*tch!
Butler Xu (Zhan Family’s Butler)
👈🏻 Hiding in the dark, afraid that a murder scene might occur.
Comments
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BBC v v v. v v n3n. b. NC. n3331. vvvv v.
2023-03-15
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Fiona Delarge
But I feel bad for the sister 😓...
2022-12-23
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kim
of course she want it to do experiment what are u thinking man
2022-01-21
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