Chapter 8: Changing Perspectives _1

Ye Ming chose selective deafness, ignoring these words entirely as he regulated his own breathing.

Treating Xu Lele had drained a considerable amount of his energy, and he was in urgent need of recuperation.

It was also because he used True Qi for the first time and failed to control it properly, exerting too much force. If he hadn't stopped in time, Ye Ming might have collapsed from exhaustion.

Seeing Ye Ming's expression, as if he were unafraid of scalding water, made Xia Ningning want to strangle him.

Soon after, Xu Lele walked back in from outside, her joy impossible to conceal.

After Ye Ming's treatment, she had completely recovered. Her long-delayed period had taken her by surprise with an unexpected visit, but fortunately, she had reacted quickly, having just made a trip to the restroom.

Upon her return, Xu Lele immediately handed a card to Ye Ming and said, "This is what you deserve. I really can't thank you enough."

Ye Ming didn't refuse, accepting the card before continuing, "Your condition was very serious and had already affected your body; you'll need some medication for further recuperation."

"I'll prescribe some herbs for you. After a period of treatment, you'll be no different from a normal person."

With that, Ye Ming wrote down a prescription and handed it to Xu Lele.

Xu Lele gladly accepted it and stood obediently in front of Ye Ming, saying, "You've helped me so much; how about we have dinner together tonight? My treat!"

Her eyes were shining as she spoke, conveying her growing fondness for Ye Ming.

Little did she know that just an hour before, she had been so confident in her ability to control Ye Ming completely and then call off the engagement to give her family a proper explanation.

An hour later, not only had Ye Ming cured her disease, but he had also taken advantage of the situation. Now, Xu Lele had completely forgotten about the engagement cancellation.

The marriage agreement in her pocket had even slipped her mind.

She suddenly felt that Ye Ming wasn't so objectionable and could even accept the marriage.

Xia Ningning had long since given up on persuading her, helplessly watching the drama unfold.

Ye Ming indifferently said, "You've already paid the consultation fee; there's no need for dinner. What you need to focus on now is recuperating."

"I have other matters to attend to. If destiny wills it, we'll meet again!"

With that, Ye Ming headed to the counter to continue purchasing medicine.

The young shop assistant was very displeased with Ye Ming. He had intentionally sold these herbs to Ye Ming and had him leave his contact information, all so he could have his master scold Ye Ming upon his return.

This was the only move he could make—borrowing someone else's knife to kill.

Having obtained the medicine, Ye Ming left without looking back, further enhancing Xu Lele's admiration for him.

Many men became infatuated upon seeing Xu Lele, sticking to her like a plaster that couldn't be shaken off.

She could assemble several football teams with her admirers.

Yet, Ye Ming remained aloof, even proactively rejecting her dinner invitation, a treatment Xu Lele had never experienced before. Far from being angry, she found herself somewhat pleased.

"Le Le, what's the deal with you? Didn't we have a plan?"

Once Ye Ming was far enough away, Xia Ningning started to reproach her.

Xu Lele, unconcerned, replied, "Ningning, I feel that Ye Ming isn't so objectionable after all. Could it be that you were mistaken about him?"

"How could I possibly mistake someone?" Xia Ningning retorted.

Xu Lele pouted and teased, "Unless you've taken a liking to him yourself and are afraid I'll compete with you!"

Xia Ningning responded with utter disdain, "That's ridiculous, what a joke. Him?"

"Forget it, forget it. I think you've been bewitched by that good-for-nothing. You'll regret it once you come to your senses."

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Ye Ming was unaware of the quarrel between the two or even that he was engaged to Xu Lele.

At the moment, his only concern was to hurry home and prepare medicine for his mother.

He had already wasted too much time, and attending to serious matters was the most important thing.

Not far after he walked out, several burly men suddenly emerged from a deserted alley and blocked Ye Ming's way.

The leading strong man had a shocking scar on his face and tattoos on his back, looking like a fearsome evil spirit.

If it had been before, Ye Ming would have avoided these men, but now he showed no signs of fear.

Scarface furrowed his brow and asked Ye Ming fiercely, "You the kid named Ye Ming?"

Ye Ming frowned slightly, realizing that they were clearly after him.

"That's me. Do you want something?" Ye Ming asked calmly, having already prepared for a fight.

With his current strength, knocking these people down wouldn't be a problem.

Scarface spoke menacingly, "Of course, I have something. I'm hired to cripple you."

"I'll give you two choices, either let me cripple you willingly, or my brothers and I will do it by force."

As soon as he finished speaking, several strong men had already moved close to Ye Ming, surrounding him completely.

Not even a mosquito could escape.

Ye Ming showed no fear, and with a cold laugh asked, "I have no grudge with you, so why cripple me?"

Scarface said viciously, "You crippled Wang Hai's legs, have you forgotten that already?"

"He's my cash cow. You crippling his legs is the same as taking a dump on my neck. If I don't cripple you, how will I explain to my backer?"

Ye Ming immediately understood that these people were sent by Wang Hai.

That couple, they actually wanted to be thoroughly rid of him.

Ye Ming said, "Why don't you ask why I crippled Wang Hai's legs?"

Scarface couldn't care less for his explanations, cutting him off, "Whatever the reason, you shouldn't have laid a hand on him. Even if he slept with your wife, you should have just accepted it. Since you touched him, you deserve to die!"

Far from angry, Ye Ming laughed. He had never heard such twisted logic before.

Since there was no reasoning with them, Ye Ming didn't bother with more words and was ready to fight.

The several burly men were also eagerly waiting and could hardly wait any longer.

Just when the tension was at its peak, a sweet voice came from behind Ye Ming.

"What are you doing?"

Everyone turned their heads, and it turned out to be Xu Lele who had followed.

After getting closer, Xu Lele stood in front of Ye Ming and shouted, "What are you planning to do? Do you dare to attack people in broad daylight?"

Scarface chuckled, looking at Ye Ming with interest, and asked, "You're something, kid. I heard you just got cuckolded, and now you've found another so soon?"

"Too bad though, since she's here, both of you might as well stay."

Ye Ming felt a wave of helplessness. There was no reasoning with these people, and Xu Lele was still a bit too naive.

Before he could finish speaking, Scarface gave an order, signaling his men to start the assault.