Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 285 - 285 285 Enemies on a Narrow Road

?Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Enemies on a Narrow Road Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Enemies on a Narrow Road “Doctor Bai, you’re too kind. You saved my grandfather, and the Jiang Family will be grateful to you for a lifetime. These recent trivial matters are hardly worth mentioning. Last time I told you that if you ever needed anything, just to come to me, but I think you might have thought I was just speaking out of politeness. That’s why I had my assistant pay closer attention to your situation, so we could lend a hand promptly when you needed it.”

“So please, don’t mind it,” Jiang Shaoqing said, fearing Bai Xiao would be annoyed.

After all, their actions could be seen as interfering with someone’s privacy.

Bai Xiao smiled and shook her head, “President Jiang, you really don’t need to be so formal. Saving lives is what a doctor should do, and you’ve already sent so many gifts in return. If you keep doing this, I will indeed feel burdened. I hope we can interact as equals, like friends, without considering who owes whom. Otherwise, it’s uncomfortable for everyone.”

The young man sitting to the side snorted coldly, “You think you’re worthy of being my brother Jiang’s friend?” The tone of his voice was unfriendly.

Bai Xiao glanced at the man, having initially focused only on Jiang Shaoqing and not really observed the other two people next to him.

At this glance, Bai Xiao couldn’t help but sneer.

So it’s true what they say about enemies often crossing paths.

Isn’t that the brother of that person? A blatant henchman. Life is indeed ironic.

It seems that even fate can’t wait to see how she will take her revenge!

New grudges and old hatreds combined, she had no intention of being falsely pleasant with this man. This kind of enmity was etched in her bones. She didn’t want to smile for a brief respite, as she was not naturally a gentle person. Soft approaches and attitudes were not her trademark.

Her warmth had long since died at the hands of Fang Xiaoshan and in those she had once trusted.

“Whether I’m worthy or not, what’s that to you? Do you need to speak?” Bai Xiao retorted without holding back, causing Jiang Shaoqing to lift his head in surprise, his gaze sweeping over Bai Xiao, sizing her up. Doctor Bai had always been calm and polite in his presence, never hasty or agitated, and even her assertiveness was silent, never displaying her emotions through violent confrontations.

Why was she so agitated this time?

Shang Kaijie was instantly enraged, unable to comprehend the ingratitude of this woman. Who did she think she was?

She was just a doctor, and yet she fancied herself so important.

Pointing at Bai Xiao’s nose, he shouted, “If it weren’t for the fact that you’re a woman, I would punch you in the face to teach you some manners! And who do you think you are? Do you know my relationship with brother Jiang? Even if you’ve saved Old Master Jiang! It was nothing but dumb luck. If I want you dead, it’s just a matter of lifting a finger. You’d better apologize and kowtow for forgiveness, or I’ll make you regret it.” He had never been treated with such disrespect in his life, and his fury was nearly blowing off the roof.

He believed that his relationship with Jiang Shaoqing was so strong that Jiang Shaoqing would never turn against him for this woman’s sake. After all, the elders of their families had connections, and he and Jiang Shaoqing were of a different league compared to such fame-seeking trash. In terms of closeness, he and Jiang Shaoqing were far closer than Bai Xiao could ever be.

Immediately, the surroundings went quiet. All the chatter stilled in the face of Shang Kaijie’s tirade, frighteningly silent, with nearly all eyes directed at this table. Many didn’t know who this was, but they all knew who Jiang Shaoqing was.

The sneer never left Bai Xiao’s lips. At this moment, she was in no hurry. Jiang Shaoqing’s attitude would determine whether she would cooperate with him! After all, if Jiang Shaoqing sided with the man before her, implicating each other in misdeeds, she could ruthlessly discard Jiang Shaoqing. Even if in her last life she owed Jiang Shaoqing the favor of collecting her remains, in this life she had already repaid the Jiang Family with Old Master Jiang’s life. That was compensation enough.

If Jiang Shaoqing showed clear judgment of the pros and cons and stood up, then he was still the same person as in her past life, and helping him achieve greatness would not be difficult.

The precondition was Jiang Shaoqing’s attitude toward her.

Jiang Shaoqing set down his teacup, “Shang Kaijie, who the hell do you think you’re cursing in front of? Watch your words! Doctor Bai is a benefactor to our Jiang Family, are you treating my words like farts? If that’s the case, then get the hell out of here. I don’t need friends who insult my friends! ‘Those who do not share the same values cannot work well together.'” He slammed the lid down, the crisp sound of the lid hitting the teacup echoed loudly in the silent atmosphere.

Shang Kaijie’s face turned red with anger.

Another young man sitting beside tried to smooth things over, “Bro Jiang, Xiaojie, look, we are all our own people! There’s no need to make such a fuss! Doctor Bai, I offer you a cup of tea in place of wine as a toast, could you please not hold grudges against the likes of Xiaojie? He’s young and doesn’t know how to speak. You are the bigger person, please don’t stoop to his level.” He was looking for a peaceful resolution.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, at least it seemed the matter was settled.

Shang Kaijie also breathed a sigh of relief. His relationship with Jiang Shaoqing wasn’t the strongest, and at least for today, he had just happened upon the situation, shamelessly tagging along. Normally, Jiang Shaoqing didn’t care for him much. If the relationship were to sour further over this woman, it would indeed be a loss not worth the gain.

Most people faced with such a situation would take the opportunity to back down, especially since this woman didn’t seem to have any powerful backing. Naturally, she would be even more willing to step down than he, right?

“Why should I not make a big deal out of it? Who does he think he is? For me to be magnanimous toward him?” Bai Xiao’s words shocked everyone.

Everyone was thunderstruck.

Doctor Bai was too bold.

This was going to be a fight to the end.

What on earth had Shang Kaijie done to have this woman refuse to let go?

Shang Kaijie was almost gasping for air.

His eyes were so wide they looked as if they could shoot out flames.

“Don’t push your luck!” he said through gritted teeth. He could afford to offend this woman, but he couldn’t afford to offend Jiang Shaoqing.

“I just happen to like pushing my luck. What are you going to do, hit me?” Bai Xiao’s stance was very clear, she was ready for a confrontation, leaving no room for reconciliation! Especially this time, she was forcing Jiang Shaoqing to take a stand, to make him and Shang Kaijie adversaries from now on.

Shang Kaijie clenched his fists, “You think I don’t dare?”

Jiang Shaoqing chided, “Shang Kaijie, just leave. You’re not welcome here! Don’t make me have someone escort you out!” This was an expulsion command.

Shang Kaijie’s face turned ashen. For the first time, he was being kicked out with no regard for his feelings. Though both from the same circle, he dared not bear a grudge against Jiang Shaoqing. Albeit both ‘second-generation’, there are still levels within this hierarchy, and he was not on the same level as Jiang Shaoqing. Even flattery wouldn’t get him on par with Jiang Shaoqing. In front of Jiang Shaoqing, he only had the option to fawn, so he could only threaten Bai Xiao.

Yet Jiang Shaoqing still firmly protected Bai Xiao, showing nothing but contempt for Shang Kaijie.

Bai Xiao brazenly glared at him! Her gaze was unfriendly, full of scorn and disparagement, infuriating Shang Kaijie to the point he wanted to strike someone! And that’s exactly what he did.