<h4>Chapter 964: Chapter 971: Shi Family (Part 2)</h4>


    "Hello!" Zhu Xiaozhu’s voice was very soft, as if afraid of being heard.


    "How much longer will you be? I haven’t seen youe out for a while, and I’m a bit worried, so I’m calling to check."


    "Hold on a bit longer, I still have some matters here." Zhu Xiaozhu sounded a bit hurried and hung up the phone before Ling Chen could ask anything else.


    There was no choice, Ling Chen had to wait patiently outside. Before he knew it, another hour had passed, and there was still no news from Zhu Xiaozhu. Seeing this situation, Ling Chen was getting restless. If Zhu Xiaozhu was busy, she could easily send him a message or make a phone call to let him know, rather than leaving him waiting outside.


    However, in Ling Chen’s view, with Zhu Xiaozhu’s considerate nature, she would never neglect such a thing. So, it must be some important matter that was holding her up.


    Thinking it over, Ling Chen decided to wait another hour. If Zhu Xiaozhu still didn’t show up, he would have no choice but to risk sneaking into the Shi Family to check.


    ...


    9:30 in the morning.


    Ling Chen turned his head to look out the car window, seeing the Shi Family gate closed and no one going in or out.


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    At that moment, Ling Chen started his Audi and slowly drove to the left side of the Shi Family mansion. After parking, he opened the car door and scanned the surroundings. Seeing no one nearby, he quickly approached the Shi Family mansion’s wall and leapt onto the top of the wall.


    Jumping over the wall, Ling Chennded steadily in the mansion’s courtyard.


    ncing around, he saw that the spacious courtyard was empty. However, from the northern hall in the courtyard, there were frequent bursts ofughter.


    Ling Chen hesitated for a moment, and then carefully walked towards the hall. Outside the hall, he leaned against the wall and cautiously peered inside. Instantly, he saw Shi Su and another middle-aged man sitting in the main seats of the hall. Below them sat Zhu Xiaozhu and an unfamiliar young man.


    The young man seemed to be in his twenties, not much different in age from Ling Chen. He had handsome features, was charming, had a slender build, and could be considered quite a fine-looking man.


    At that moment, the four of them in the hall were chatting andughing. However, Zhu Xiaozhu’s smile was somewhat forced and stiff. The observant Ling Chen noticed that the young man’s gaze kept sweeping towards Zhu Xiaozhu, ncing at her several times a minute.


    "Senior Brother, your apprentice is outstanding, and his medical skills are superb. In every way, he and Xiaozhu are a perfect match," said Shi Su, turning to Zhu Xiaozhu and smiling. "Xiaozhu, Liu Xi is a very excellent young man, you should seize the opportunity. The Master can only introduce you, but the rest will require your own efforts."


    The middle-aged man sitting beside himughed heartily. "Junior Sister, Xiaozhu and Liu Xi are no longer young, they know how to mingle, so you, the Master, shouldn’t worry unnecessarily."


    Shi Su said helplessly, "Don’t I know my disciple’s personality? She is too passive and never takes initiative. Liu Xi, you must be proactive in this matter."


    "Yes, I understand," responded the young man named Liu Xi obediently.


    "Alright! Senior Brother, we’ve said enough. Whether it works out depends on how they get along. Xiaozhu, why don’t you take Liu Xi to the back garden for a stroll, to get to know each other better? I have some things to discuss with your uncle."


    Upon hearing this, Zhu Xiaozhu couldn’t help but speak up, "Master, I don’t have much time; there’s a patient waiting for me to save."


    "I know," Shi Su replied indifferently. "You already told me earlier. It’s alright, that patient has another day, so it’s still early. It’s fine to goter."


    "But..."


    Before Zhu Xiaozhu could finish, Shi Su impatiently interrupted her, frowning, "Xiaozhu, are you going to disobey your Master now?"


    "No, it’s not that, I just..."


    "Enough! This is a matter of your lifelong happiness. Other people’s life and death can’tpare to it. Go on, you’re half a host here; don’t keep Liu Xi waiting."


    Seeing Shi Su’s strong attitude, Zhu Xiaozhu opened her mouth and wanted to argue, but after hesitating for a moment, she chose to give up. Her Master’s stance was clear, and it was unlikely to change for a while.


    Thinking of this, Zhu Xiaozhu sighed in resignation. She promised Ling Chen she’d be back in ten minutes, but it had been hours, and Ling Chen was likely bing impatient.


    No, she must find an opportunity to call Ling Chen and tell him about her situation, to avoid any misunderstanding.


    At this time, Ling Chen, hiding outside the hall and watching Zhu Xiaozhu inside, couldn’t help but smile wryly. Turns out Zhu Xiaozhu was dragged by her Master to a matchmaking session.


    It wasn’t Zhu Xiaozhu’s fault; she probably couldn’t leave even if she wanted to.


    "What to do?" Ling Chen thought to himself. Zhu Xiaozhu is now stuck at the Shi Family mansion, forced into this matchmaking meeting; if he doesn’t think of a way to get Zhu Xiaozhu out, who knows how long it’ll drag on.


    Meanwhile, each passing minute put Qiu Yong’s situation at greater risk.


    Just then, a loud shout suddenly sounded in Ling Chen’s ear, "Who’s there?"


    Upon hearing a voice behind him, Ling Chen’s expression changed slightly, and he turned around quickly to see two people appear in the courtyard out of nowhere.


    Seeing the two heading towards him, Ling Chen dared not linger and sprinted towards the wall.


    If those from the Shi Family caught him, who knows what the oue would be.


    At this moment, Shi Su, Zhu Xiaozhu, and others came out of the hall due to themotion. But since Ling Chen escaped quickly, they only caught a glimpse of a figure shing by, unable to clearly see Ling Chen’s identity.


    However, out of the four people, Zhu Xiaozhu couldn’t suppress her worry. While others didn’t know, she was aware that the person must be Ling Chen. Because she hadn’te out for so long, Ling Chen was surely concerned, hence he sneaked into the Shi Family.


    "Stop! Don’t run!"


    Two men from the Shi Family quickly followed behind Ling Chen, attempting to intercept him as he ran. However, their speed was nowhere near Ling Chen’s. In no time, Ling Chen reached the wall.


    Before anyone could catch up, Ling Chen lightly tapped his toes and, with the help of his hands, quickly climbed to the top of the wall.


    Yet, just as Ling Chen was about to leap over, a fierce wind suddenly attacked from the side, rapidly closing in.


    Sensing the approaching gust, Ling Chen’s eyes shifted, seeing only a blur pass before him. Then, a strong force abruptly struck, blocking his path.


    Helplessly, Ling Chen had no choice but to retreat and jumped back down to the courtyard. At the same time, an elder appeared atop the wall.


    The elder folded his hands behind his back, his face rosy, looking youthful, and coldly staring at Ling Chen with a hint of sternness.