Chapter 2190: Chapter 632: Don’t Underestimate Her

Xie Huan chuckled, "You’re overthinking it. Gu Yelin is with the military; I’d have to be crazy to go to him. Besides, with An Yiqing, why go through unnecessary trouble?"

"What do you mean?"

"Uncle Shen, you underestimate An Yiqing. Trust me, she’s definitely not as simple as she seems."

After lunch, Wang Mang pushed the cart out and politely expressed his thanks. Most of the time, this man was honest and lovable, but when dealing with those who harmed his brothers, he would reveal his bloodthirsty and violent side.

Following An Yiqing’s instructions, Shen Tian and his group didn’t say much. They spread out in the corners of the room, protecting Xie Xiaoran and Xie Huan.

Xie Huan’s body was still very weak. Even though he took the medicine given by An Yiqing, such severe injuries wouldn’t heal in a day or two. After eating, drowsiness gradually overcame him, and he fell asleep with closed eyes.

The next morning, Wang Mang was the first to wake up. When he saw the person lying in bed, he immediately erupted in excitement.

"The Family Head is awake! The Family Head is awake!"

Wang Mang’s loud voice shook the sleeping people awake. Upon hearing the sound, Xie Huan quickly opened his eyes and glanced to the side. On the large bed, Xie Xiaoran lay with open eyes, groggily looking at the ceiling, a puzzled look in his eyes.

"Father!"

"Family Head!"

Shen Tian quickly stood up and walked to the bedside, "Family Head, do you recognize me?"

Xie Xiaoran turned his gaze toward Shen Tian at the sound of his voice, "Lao Shen, where is this place?"

With one sentence, everyone immediately sighed in relief.

"Wang Mang, quickly go and invite Miss An!" Shen Tian immediately instructed, turning with a smile to Xie Xiaoran, "Family Head, this is Miss An Yiqing’s villa. She brought you back."

"An Yiqing?" Xie Xiaoran furrowed his brow. He remembered that day at the bar when he and Xie Huan were drugged and shot by random gunfire. Later, to escape, he jumped out of the restroom’s high window with the unconscious Xie Huan. Then... right, he grabbed a girl’s foot, begging her to save Xie Huan. Unfortunately, his consciousness was blurry, and he couldn’t recall the girl’s appearance or attire.

As he pondered this, the door opened, and Wang Mang led in An Yiqing.

"Miss An!" Shen Tian stood up, excitedly looking at her. This time, his gratitude was even more profound. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Let me take a look." An Yiqing softly said.

Xie Xiaoran had been staring at An Yiqing since she entered, feeling she resembled that girl but unsure. Until hearing her voice and tone, Xie Xiaoran’s body shook, eyes revealing excitement.

"Young lady, you were the one that day..."

An Yiqing’s lips slightly curled, "Mr. Xie, if it weren’t for not wanting to go home barefoot, I really would’ve left you in that alley."

Xie Xiaoran’s eyes lit up, "It really is you! Miss An, thank you for saving me and my son! I chose the right person!"

An Yiqing’s mouth twitched; in that alley, only she, Xiao Feng, and Xu Qingtian were present—he had no other choice.

"Mr. Xie, no need for sweet talk; my consultation fees are quite expensive. Moreover, I worked nonstop until morning that night to save you two. The surgery, labor, and medicine costs altogether are not a small sum!" An Yiqing’s eyes curved like a sly little fox.

Xie Xiaoran’s head couldn’t move; he could only blink, "Miss An’s medicine and medical arts are invaluable; Xie is immensely grateful!"

An Yiqing chuckled, refraining from more words, lowering her head to examine Xie Xiaoran’s condition.

After a while, she nodded, retracting her hands, "Your physical condition is strong, and you’ve recovered very well. But I advise you to stay in bed these days without moving around. Your right leg was shot through, and logically should have become limp. I put great effort into treating you, and I don’t want to fix it a second time."

Xie Xiaoran’s face changed upon hearing this, "Miss An, you mean I must stay in bed until fully healed?"

"If not, do you plan on fighting the enemy outside?"

"No, that’s not what I meant." Xie Xiaoran quickly explained, "The Sanfeng Association is chaotic right now; I cannot stay here too long as its Family Head, or it will cause panic."

Shen Tian and the others nodded, but their faces were conflicted. They hoped for Xie Xiaoran to return and lead the situation, yet worried his leg might be permanently damaged.

"Mr. Xie, I understand your concerns. But, your leg truly shouldn’t move. As a doctor, my decisions prioritize the patient’s health. If you insist, I won’t argue. However, I have a note of caution." An Yiqing rose from the bedside, calmly gazing at Xie Xiaoran, "Mr. Xie, returning too soon may not be the best decision. In the long run, this is a prime opportunity. To gain, you must first lose, right?"

Without awaiting Xie Xiaoran’s response, An Yiqing left the room with her medicine box, leaving behind a room of silence.

"Uh... what does Miss An mean?" Wang Mang scratched his head, confused.

Shen Tian lowered his eyes without speaking, while Xie Xiaoran and Xie Huan fell into thought.

"Father, I think Miss An has a point." After a while, Xie Huan suddenly spoke.

Xie Xiaoran slowly nodded, expression complex, "Indeed, this is a prime opportunity."

Shen Tian sighed, gaining new respect for An Yiqing’s wisdom. This young girl truly had extraordinary insight.

The Sanfeng Association, a century-old sect, was externally stable and powerful, yet internally, many entrenched poisons led to its decline. Since becoming Family Head, Xie Xiaoran had tried to transform and reform it, yet achieved minimal success. The deeply rooted old ideologies and poisonous forces hidden too well made it unfeasible to remove them quickly. An Yiqing’s idea was for Xie Xiaoran and Xie Huan to feign disappearance while recovering, so that lingering internal issues would naturally surface over time. Observing such chaos would be the best moment to gauge hearts. Then, as chaos ensued, Xie Xiaoran could swiftly sever all toxic elements.

This approach required not just immense patience but also ruthless execution, for such vast reforms and purging were bloodstained.

Shen Tian suddenly recalled Xie Huan’s words from yesterday; An Yiqing’s capabilities should not be underestimated.

"Since that’s the case, let’s proceed. Lao Shen, spread the word today that you’re searching for me but have found nothing." Xie Xiaoran solemnly instructed.

"Understood." Shen Tian nodded, "Family Head, I’ll handle these arrangements. You should follow Miss An’s advice and rest well; health is the real asset."

"I know." Xie Xiaoran slowly closed his eyes, "You all listen carefully, avoid conflict with An Yiqing. She’s strong; if possible, make allies, not enemies."

After speaking, he fell into deep slumber.

An Yiqing had been staying at the villa for five days now. For convenience, she directly contacted Li Yuphei, purchasing this villa and the adjacent one. Since she would be staying at Flower Island for quite some time, having her own residence was better than staying in a hotel. Moreover, she had too many people with her, making public appearances too noticeable.

Li Yuphei amusedly remarked upon hearing this, saying he intended to use the villa for secret love affairs but didn’t expect An Yiqing to snatch it away. An Yiqing was speechless, promising that once her several properties were completed, Li Yuphei could choose freely.

Li Yuphei readily agreed, not being modest with An Yiqing, displaying a penchant for taking minor advantages that left his accompanying secretary stunned.