We agreed it was just a hug, why did you actually do it?

Before Tang Shaowu could speak, the woman shouted, "Tang Shaowu, are your bodyguards just for protecting your own family?"

Upon hearing the word "family," Su Weile froze. He thought this might be Tang Shaowu's family, but why this attitude? Shouldn't they be distressed knowing their family member was hospitalized?

At this moment, Tang Shaowu's usual deep voice rang out, "It's nothing, you guys can go out."

The bodyguards replied, "Yes, young master," and then withdrew, closing the door behind them.

Then, Tang Shaowu's voice rang out, "If the bodyguards wanted to stop you, it wouldn't be difficult. The reason they haven't is because they know you are the dignified Mrs. Tang. Please have some self-respect and maintain your image as a noble lady. Don't show any weakness!"

Jiang Meixue sensed the sarcasm in Tang Shaowu's words. Her face, adorned with expensive makeup, began to contort, but she forced herself to remain composed, her voice trembling with grievance.

"Shao Wu, I know you're upset that your aunt hit you last time, but I was really worried. I begged you so much to let Tang Yi go and give him another chance, how could you be so heartless? He's your brother! He's also a member of the Tang family! Shao Wu, I beg you again, please have mercy and let him go, okay?"

Although Su Weile couldn't see Tang Shaowu's expression, she could imagine from his smiling voice that Tang Shaowu must be wearing that unforgettable smile.

Tang Shaowu chuckled softly, "Auntie, I've already said it before. Tang Yi's matter is a decision made by the company's board of directors. It's not something I can decide on my own. Even if you're going to go and plead with Grandpa, you should go and beg him. After all, I'm just a 'useless person'~~"

Su Weile felt a sharp pang in his heart when he heard Tang Shaowu deliberately emphasize the word "useless person." He didn't know why Tang Shaowu would say that about him; he only knew that he didn't like Tang Shaowu's way of belittling him.

Jiang Meixue gritted her teeth and said, "Shaowu, most of the board members listen to you, everyone knows that. The old man doesn't care about your infighting either, that's common knowledge too, so why pretend? This matter is just a matter of a word from you."

Tang Shaowu's smile deepened. "I told my father before that as long as Tang Yi returns all the embezzled public funds, this matter can be let go. This is the biggest concession I can make."

Jiang Meixue said with red eyes, "You want him to hand it over in front of everyone at the board meeting? How can Tang Yi stay in the group after that? Besides, we don't have such a large amount right now."

"Shao Wu, you have the Jiang family as your powerful backing, and your own agency is so outstanding. You don't even care about the Tang Group's assets. Why can't you just leave us alone?"

Tang Shaowu's laughter deepened, even escaping his lips. "Who says I look down on the Tang Group's assets? Although compared to our Jiang family, the Tang Group is somewhat insignificant, what can I do? Who told me my surname is Tang? Who told me I'm a descendant of the Tang family, flowing with the Tang family's cold-blooded, ruthless, and filthy blood~~"

Tang Shaowu's words, spoken with a smile, carried an incredibly sinister undertone, sending chills down Su Weile's spine. Jiang Meixue, in the other room, was also silent, likely quite frightened.

Half a minute later, Jiang Meixue's trembling voice rang out, filled with deep hatred: "I knew it. You never intended to let Tang Yi go, because you're a cold-blooded, ruthless madman, just like you..."

Jiang Meixue was interrupted by another deep male voice before she could finish speaking: "Mrs. Tang, this is a hospital. Please watch your words and actions."

Yan Zhengke walked into the ward carrying a bag of breakfast. He calmly placed it on the dining table, then turned to Tang Shaowu, who was sitting on the bed, and said, "Have you enjoyed the food these past two days? Tingzhuxuan has some new dishes today; try them while they're hot."

Tang Shaowu's smile was somewhat sinister, his eyes red as he glared at Jiang Meixue, seemingly waiting for her to say the rest of her sentence.

Jiang Meixue, who had been blinded by anger, regained her senses. Fear began to creep into her heart. She dared not look Tang Shaowu in the eye.

Yan Zhengke stepped between the two at the opportune moment, blocking Tang Shaowu's view that could kill.

Jiang Meixue looked at Yan Zhengke, knowing that this was another person she couldn't afford to offend; the power of the Yan family couldn't be explained in a few words. Although he was old enough to be their mother, she still had to respectfully address him as "Young Master Yan."

Yan Zhengke said coldly, "Here I am Dr. Yan. Mrs. Tang, please go back first. Shao Wu still needs to rest."

After Jiang Meixue left, Yan Zhengke glanced at Tang Shaowu, offering no words of comfort. He then reviewed the medical record as usual: "Your response to the new drug is good, and your condition is under control. However, you still need to pay attention to your emotions and get plenty of rest. I'll arrange for you to have a check-up this afternoon to see how the edema is going."

After saying that, he turned to leave. "I'm going back to work. I have surgery scheduled for this morning. If there's an emergency, have the nurse call me on the internal phone."

Tang Shaowu seemed to have returned to normal as well, and teased Yan Zhengke's retreating figure, "Dr. Yan, you seem to be in a good mood today."

Yan Zhengke didn't stop walking, and said in a calm tone, "Yes, my cat is back."

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Su Weile waited in the room for ten minutes before coming out.

Seeing Tang Shaowu looking over, Su Weile gave him a sweet smile.

Tang Shaowu just stared straight at him. "You heard everything?"

Su Weile suddenly felt like she was in a movie, about to be stabbed in the throat the next second, and then the other person would explain why she was being killed: "You know too much."

Su Weile stammered anxiously, "Ah? Ah...yes...I heard a little bit, but her voice was so loud that it woke me up."

Tang Shaowu chuckled but said nothing. He continued working on his computer.

Su Weile, on the contrary, felt a little embarrassed. "Um, that woman just now, was she the one who slapped you in the parking garage last time?"

Tang Shaowu pounded away on the keyboard.

Su Weile continued, "I didn't hear what she said to you last time either. If I had heard her say such vicious things, I would have beaten her up for you last time."

Tang Shaowu stopped typing and looked up at Su Weile, who was talking to herself.

"That's not right either. No matter what, she's still a woman. I can't hit a woman, but I'll help you. At least I won't let her hit you easily."

Su Weile turned his head in the sunlight. Although a few strands of his hair were sticking up from sleeping, he was still as handsome as ever. He saw Tang Shaowu staring straight at him, his face expressionless. Su Weile chuckled and said, "Next time she comes, I'll just kick her out. I won't let her upset you. Don't be angry this time either, getting angry will only give you a headache."

Tang Shaowu remained silent, simply staring blankly at Su Weile.