Chapter 237: The wooden beauty of Young Master Sheng
Chapter 237: Forgotten Information
"Huh? You've prepared everything?" Jiang Chenchen was somewhat surprised.
"Yeah, I did some research in advance. There was a conflict yesterday, and someone tried to forcibly buy this house from the elderly couple. So, they are likely to be cautious now."
As Sheng Mingsi spoke, he took off his suit jacket, loosened his tie, threw it aside, unbuttoned two buttons with one hand, appearing more casual and less formal.
Then he put on a white coat.
Jiang Chenchen understood his intention. They were going to play the roles of doctors or nurses and knock on the door of the elderly couple.
So, she also went to change her clothes. It was still hot at the end of August, and she didn't intend to wear another layer. She put the nurse uniform aside, took off her top, and put on the new one.
This series of actions left Sheng Mingsi stunned, unable to stop her even if he wanted to.
She had changed quickly.
But he shouldn't have seen what he shouldn't have seen!
"Ah Si?" Jiang Chenchen noticed that he seemed a bit stunned, so she waved her hand in front of his eyes. "I'm done changing."
Sheng Mingsi regained his composure, feeling his throat dry. He cleared his throat, tugged at his collar, and then opened the car door to get out. "Let's go."
At the same time, he picked up a medical kit.
Someone grabbed the hem of his clothes from behind.
Sheng Mingsi paused and turned around. "Hmm?"
Jiang Chenchen handed him an opened water bottle. "Are you thirsty? Have some water."
Seeing this, Sheng Mingsi's eyelid twitched. He took the water bottle, drank a sip, and glanced at her. Under his dark and deep gaze, there were hidden thoughts.
As she looked back at him, her straightforward and pure eyes seemed to inadvertently exude an attraction, making a subtle warmth appear unnoticed on his cold and noble face.
"Cough, cough..."
He quickly looked away, almost choking. He put down the water bottle, closed the cap, and threw it onto the seat.
Remaining calm, he said, "Chenchen, let's go."
Jiang Chenchen got out of the car and walked to his side. Together, they walked outside the yard.
This time, they pretended to be community medical staff coming to visit and help the elderly. The old lady came out, half-believing and half-doubting. After asking about their origins and hearing a seemingly plausible explanation, she became somewhat convinced.
She came forward to open the door.
But then she stopped.
Looking at Sheng Mingsi, she hesitated. "You seem..."
Sheng Mingsi calmly said, "A celebrity? Many people say that."
The old lady found it unlikely. How could that giant figure in the business world appear here? Seeing that they were medical professionals from the community, her expression relaxed a bit. She opened the courtyard door and let them in.
As they walked into the house, Jiang Chenchen became immersed in memories with each step.
The overall layout of the yard was unchanged, but there were more flowers and everything was well-maintained. It was full of vibrant vitality after the peak of summer.
Jiang Chenchen's gaze fell on the laurel tree on the side of the yard. Her mother had said that the tree was planted the year she was born. Now it had grown thick and tall, with lush branches and leaves.
The tree was there, the old house was there, but her parents were not.
Too many memories rushed to her mind, and she became immersed in reminiscence. However, something crucial, something forgotten, flashed through her mind, but she couldn't grasp it; it snapped off.
Headache... The more she tried to recall what it was, the more elusive it became.
Headache... The more she tried to remember, the more elusive it became.
She stopped in pain, clutching her head with her hands, an anxious look on her face.
Sheng Mingsi, who had been silently observing her every move by her side, saw this and his eyes darkened. He called out her name with concern, reaching out to touch her head, whispering, "Chenchen, don't be afraid, I'm here."
Hearing his low voice, Jiang Chenchen snapped out of her extremely agitated thoughts. She looked up at him, her eyes extremely red. "Ah Si..."
Sheng Mingsi held her hand, and a comforting warmth transmitted from his slightly cool palm. "It's okay, I'm here. Let's go inside and check on the old people."
The old lady, who had heard the commotion, turned around with some confusion. "Why is the little girl crying again?"
Sheng Mingsi, still by Jiang Chenchen's side, calmly explained, "It's her first day of internship, and she's a bit scared of giving injections."
The old lady, upon hearing that the young girl was an intern, felt a bit concerned. However, seeing the doctor's serious and composed demeanor, she found him trustworthy despite his young age. "Little girl, learn well. Everyone has a first time; crying won't solve anything."
Jiang Chenchen rubbed her eyes, looked up, and hurriedly explained, "No, no. I'm not afraid of injections. It's just... I saw a snake in the grass earlier, and it scared me."
The old lady was a bit alarmed at this revelation. "Really? Oh my, my husband is sick, and I dare not come to this side of the yard with flowers and plants. Come inside quickly, and I'll sprinkle some medicine later."
Jiang Chenchen and Sheng Mingsi followed the old lady inside.
Sheng Mingsi slowed down beside her and whispered, "Lying?"
"There really was a snake, the kind that blends with the soil."
"A venomous snake. Be careful in the yard later."
"It's okay; I'm not afraid of snakes."
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Not only was she not afraid, but after checking the old man's body in the room, she even volunteered to help catch the snake to prevent the elderly from being bitten in the future.
The old man, being kind-hearted, allowed them to catch and release the snake. After dealing with it, Jiang Chenchen and Sheng Mingsi were invited to stay for dinner.
Jiang Chenchen quickly agreed. She wanted to stay a bit longer; many objects in the old house were still there, as if her parents were still around.
Sheng Mingsi helped the old lady cook, displaying good cooking skills and his tall, handsome appearance won the old lady's favor. She even welcomed them to come again in the future.
While casually chatting, Sheng Mingsi subtly inquired about the old couple's intention to sell the house. The old lady explained that it was merely a place to live in their old age, with no special significance. Although their words couldn't be completely trusted, Sheng Mingsi had already verified that the couple had no connection with Jiang Chenchen's parents or the research institute.
If there were hidden secrets in the old house, they would have been discovered by others who had already searched the place thoroughly. However, there was still a possibility of unnoticed hidden areas.
Jiang Chenchen, during the time they were cooking, checked every corner of the house. In the end, she came to the tree in the yard, touched the trunk, and felt countless threads of thoughts swirling in her mind.
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