“We took meticulous care of every single detail. In fact, everything was in our control—except for one.”

Nan Chen’s brows furrowed as his glare intensified, anticipating an answer.

“The drinks are all sponsored. The people in charge of the program requested us to only take drinks from that particular brand.”

“Can’t you bring her a thermos flask?” Nan Chen questioned.

“I did. But the production crew wanted a shot of the celebrities drinking the sponsored drinks.” Wang Xiaoou was trying her best to explain that what happened was unavoidable.

But clearly, the man was not buying it. “So you’re saying y’all bear no responsibility for what happened?”

Wang Xiaoou fidgeted her fingers in panic and her gaze wandered helplessly. “I mean, yes, of course, we are responsible for it...”

“Then make sure you do a thorough investigation and give me a full account of everything that happened.”

“Yes, Mr. Chen.” She picked up her things and rushed out of the ward immediately after receiving new orders.

Seeing Wang Xiaoou caught in a difficult situation, the director interjected the conversation. “Mr. Chen, the poisoning is not severe. It will only cause some temporary anemia-like symptoms, so Ms. Ding will be well in no time.”

“I see,” Nan Chen replied tersely and ended the conversation.

But the director stood there without any intention of leaving.

“Anything else?” Nan Chen asked.

“Oh, em, nothing else. I was just wondering if you’d like to have some coffee?” the director inquired.

mood for coffee and he waved his hand dismissively. “No, I’m good. If there’s nothing else,

Nan Chen could

feeling fine actually. You can make a move first,” she

he totally

was getting testy after being ignored the second time. “You’re not a doctor. There’s nothing

just keep quiet?” She finally elicited a response

was so rude it startled

to shut up? I can’t believe I have to put up with

she had to do everything within her capacity to persuade him to go back. Her condition was

won’t be able to rest properly if you keep bugging me here.” She figured emotional blackmail would definitely work this time, although

would not budge on his decision easily. He would shush her instead of giving her a chance to speak—that was how

ended up having

shifted his gaze from his phone and looked at

did you

said, you should go back to

“No, before that.”

tone alarmed

was not sure if she should have said what

Nan Chen

one who asked for it. Don’t blame

Ran eyed him and finally spoke. “I said, I won’t be able to rest well

cold glare on her without saying another

Ran started having goosebumps. She knew he would

you’re someone who has important things to do. You shouldn’t be wasting your time on me. It’s just mild poisoning and there’s no

wrong thing again. Dang it, Ning Ran! Did you actually say

asked, looking at her

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255