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Chapter 19 - TREATMENT

After leaving the scene, Su Ming made his way to the classroom. He sat down, opened his books, and immersed himself in his studies. When classes ended, Su Meng and the others, along with Su Ming, returned to their dorm rooms.

After they ate and freshened up, Su Ming and the others resumed their evening study hours in their respective classes. Once the clock struck 8:00 PM, Su Meng and the others returned to their rooms. After a light dinner, Su Meng eventually led them to the dorm study room, followed by Ming.

Once every one settled in Su Meng passed a paper to every saying

"You guys have half an hour to complete it"

"Come on we are having a test again"

Han Yin who had a basic understanding on Math expressed his dissatisfaction 

"Hmm, it's on trigonometric functions"

Su Meng replied casually with an air of indifference

"I see" 

Han Yin replied as he rolled his eyes in exasperation, scanning the paper and letting out a deep breath. He and the others picked up their pens and began to write on the papers.

Ming, who was sitting in the corner, was looking at his mobile phone with anticipation. Su Meng sat next to Su Ming, who was so engrossed in his phone that he seemed oblivious to his surroundings. Su Meng looked at Ming with a perplexed expression, his curiosity piqued.

Su Meng leaned in to gaze at Ming's phone. Ming, lost in thought, jolted at the sudden presence and, with a guilty nervousness, quickly pulled his phone away. Meng eyes widened with a sense of trepidation as he Scrutinised Ming with a playful banter. Looking straight into Ming's eyes thinking *let's see what are you thinking* in the next second a bold letters appeared above Ming's head

*what do i do should i tell or not*

Su Meng took a deep breath as he studied himself after a few seconds of silence Su Meng stated:

"If you have anything to say just say it"

Ming took a deep breath and started telling everything that transpired 

"Well, i...."" when i went to submit homeworks today i bumped into Zhang Jing Yi from class 9"

Su Meng interjected asking

"You mean your crush"

Ming's cheeks turned crimson as he replied shyly 

"Well, y..yes"

Su Meng can't help but shook his head in resignation before asing 

"and.."

"She asked me out and we exchanged mobile no's:"

Ming continued stating, Meng look at Ming with a wave of melancholy Asking

"Okay, is that it"

"well i am contemplating weather to message her or not"

Su Ming replied, revealing his true concern. Meng, speechless, Meng responded with a regretful tone, stating: 

"Damn, i thought you got into trouble. If you message first they will look at you as a Dog licker. So, you better wait for her to message you first and recount everything clearly. "

"well when i was leaving the staff room i saw her taking to your class teacher and suddenly....."

Su Ming recounted everything that transpired with precision, as if telling a tale. Su Meng nodded, saying:

"How do you feel when she was proposing"

Su Meng questioned feeling something was amiss, Su Ming recalled something replied

"i feel like she was doing it due to fear"

Su Meng gave a knowing smile instructing Ming not to get close to Zhang Yi

"I see, try not to get too emotionally involved with her"

Perplexed Ming look at Meng with question marks dancing on Su Ming's head asking 

"Why?"

Su meng smiled lightly replying 

"You will know it eventually" 

after having a pleasant conversation Meng reached out to Han yin and others. 

"let's start next topic Vectors in the plane"

Meanwhile, in the girls dormitory 

Zhang Yi was studying Diligently when the phone on the desk lid up saying 

"you had a message"

Placing the pencil down, Zhang Jing Yi opened a message on her phone. It stated "Unknown number" with two options: "Do you want to chat?" or "No." Zhang Yi clicked the "Chat" button with curiosity.

the message says

"I heard you proposed to Ming today, how is your relationship fairing"

Zhang Yi's brow furrowed. She had carefully chosen a time when no one was around to propose to Ming. How could anyone know about it? she replied to the message asking

"who are you"

Instead of a direct reply other person started cursing her followed by a warning. It was now other than Ai Bo she instructed Sun to get Zhang Yi's QQ number

"Tsk, yah don't say you already forget me seems like I should upload the photos in the form"

"Sorry, i don't know it's you"

Zhang Jing Yi replied hastily with a mixture of emotions flickering with in her

"I want you to....." 

Ai Bo, sitting in her bedroom study, wore a smirk as she typed on her mobile. On the other side, Zhang Yi was in turmoil upon reading the message; her heart pounded with regret and grief.

Zhang Yi Closing the chat interface before opening Su Ming's QQ she sent a message to Ming greeting

"Hi" 

Meanwhile, Meng collected Ming and others mobiles. Ming's mobile on the corner desk lid up 

"You had a new message"

Where Ming was solving problems on trigonometric transformations formula inattentive to his surroundings. 

For the next week, Su Meng dedicated his days to teaching Han Yin and the others. On Saturday, at noon, after class, Su Ming stood in front of the school gate, waiting for Meng.

On the other hand, Zhang Yi walked towards Ming and stood before him. Sensing her presence, Ming raised his head and looked at Zhang Jing Yi, greeting her,

"Oh, hi there."

Zhang Jing Yi replied with a hint of awkwardness before asking 

"Hi, do you have any plans today"

SU Ming thought for a second and replied

"No, but my brother said we have to go home today" 

"is that so"

Zhang jing Yi spirit plumited as she replied, seeing her dejected face Su Ming chuckled lightly saying 

"Hmm, But i can spend time with you if it's not that important"

Zhang Jing's Smile returned 

"Okay, Got it" 

Not long after Su Meng walked out of the school building followed by Han Yin. spotting Meng Su Ming walked towards him closely followed by Zhang Yi, Su Ming introduced Zhang Jing Yi

"Let me introduce you guys" 

"Zhang Yi this is my twin brother Su Meng and meng this is Zhang Jing Yi my current girlfriend"

"Hi"

"Hmm"

"Name: Zhang Jing Yi

Age: 18

Height: 170 meters

Intelligence: 108

Weight: 63

Strength: 50

Appearance: 92

No. of intimacy: 199

No.of ----: 0

No.of Kisses: 10"

SU Meng unintentionally look into Zhang Yi's eyes for 3 seconds were the bold letters appeared upon Zhang Yi's head declaring

*is he the No:1 school bully if i have to succeed in my plans on winning Ming's heart i should stay away from him* Su Meng's expression darkened as he scoffed internally thinking * as i thought she is not here for good* Zhang Jing Yi's check flushed deep crimson under the Meng's intense gaze, seeing that thing's are getting tense Ming interjected saying

"Ahh, brother i may not be able to go home with you"

Su Meng diverted his gaze towards SU Ming asking

"Why?"

Ming scratched his Head sheepishly with embarrassment before saying 

"actually i made plans with her"

"No way Grandpa is coming today"

Su Ming interjected saying Su Ming remembering something questioned

"Grand paa"

Su Meng nodded saying

"Yes, Uncle Fei is bringing grand paa Xu today and our parents are coming over too"

"I see"

Ming who was aware of Old Xus' condition nodded in understanding. Su Meng shook his head with disappointment evident continued 

"But if you really want to go out with her Bring her along with you, once all of them left you can go out with her"

Su Ming's face was radiant as he stated 

"Really"

Su Meng smiled as he nodded in affirmation

"hmm"

Su Ming turned towards Zhang Yi asking for her opinion

"What do you think"

"i am fine"

Zhang Jing Yi replied after contemplating for a second. Su Ming was overjoyed upon hearing Zhang Jing Yi's reply saying 

"okay then it's settled"

Su Meng turned towards Han Yin saying 

"should i drop you"

"No, father send someone to pick me up"

"i see, okay then let's meet tomorrow"

"wow, You can see that"

"Ofcourse , i attended numerous banquets with my father i can easily discern who was genuine and who was fraud"

"wow you are something"

Su meng and Han yin are having a light banter when a silk black Mercedes came to an halt before Han Yin were Hu Xiufang opened the door saying

"Good day young master"

"Hmm,"

Han Yin waved his hand before hopping into the vehicle, Hu Xiufang turned towards Meng and bowed before departing. Once Han Yin took off Su Ming and Meng walked towards the opposite side of the road followed by Zhang Jing Yi.

Xiong Zhiqiang opened the door for Ming and Meng, bowing 45 degrees in front of Su Meng. Zhang Yi, who was following Ming, wore a bothersome expression. Meng got into the car, followed by Ming. Lowering the window, Meng instructed Zhang Yi to sit in the front.

Ming smiled and asked Zhang Yi 

"Get in"

Zhang Yi sat in the passenger seat next to Xiong Zhiqiang. Xiong Zhiqiang drove directly to Villa No. 2 in the western suburbs. Upon arriving, Su Ming, Meng, and Zhang Yi entered the villa. Jiao and Qian were sitting in the living room.

Su Meng ran into Jiao's arms like a baby and hugged her tightly saying

"mom i miss you so much"

Su Ming who was watching from the sidelines lips twitched in astonishment seeing this Jiao chuckled Softly while extending her hand she called Ming over. Ming tossed his bag on to the ground and walked towards Jiao and hugged her.

Meanwhile, Zhang Jing Yi's eyes widened in disbelief as she surveyed the luxurious decor adorned with various antiques. Meng, nestled in Jiao's arms, lifted his head and asked, gazing into Jiao's eyes.

"Mom, is the room for great Grandpa arranged"

"Hmm, i arranged everything as per your instructions" 

Jiao Replied with a proud face as her chest puffed up Meng smiled slightly as he turned towards Qian who was sitting beside Ming before saying 

"You are the best mom"" By the way Dad can you show Ming around the room, i had something to discuss with Mom"

Su Qian stood up without further questioning as he addressed Ming sitting beside before stating 

"Okay, no problem. Let's go ming"

SU Qian walked upstairs followed y Ming, Ming paused for a second turning back he called out to Zhang Jing Yi asking

"Jing Yi, Will you stay down stairs or follow meto up stairs"

Zhang Jing Yi look at Ming and then at Meng thinking 

*I better go with Ming that staying with Meng* and was about to reply but Su Meng interjected saying 

"I had something to talk to her and you know that i didn't like outsiders roaming around"

Jiao and Qian turned their gazes towards Su Ming taking a deep breath Ming Spoke few seconds later saying 

"Fine"

Jiao who was sitting beside Meng look at Zhang Jing Yi and gave a satisfying look before asking 

"Meng who was that"

Meng turned towards Jiao looking into her eyes Meng replied saying

"You will know it soon"

Su Meng diverted his gaze back up stairs seeing that Ming figure had disappeared. He then turned his gaze towards Zhang Jing Yi who was about to sit on the couch opposite to Meng and Jiao. Meng shot a disapproving look at her, his eyes turning bloodshot as he coldly retorted,

"Did i say you to sit" 

Zhang Jing yi was frozen in mid air as she look at Su Meng's cold and distinct eyes a shiver run down her spine as she stood up straight lowering her gaze in fear. Su Meng's Lips twitched in annoyance Raising his hand Meng clapped three times in to the air three robust bodyguards came in and bowed in front of Su Meng calling 

"Young Master"

Meng nodded and Gestered them to apprehend Zhang Jing Yi, Body guards understanding Su Meng's meaning Walked towards Zhang Jing Yi Zhang Yi took two steps backward as bodyguards advanced towards her. Zhang Jing Yi gathering the courage look at Meng saying

"What's the meaning of this"

Su Meng didn't replied to her but snort with an air of indifference, on the other hand two Bodyguards apprehended her by pinning her to ground on her knees. Zhang Jing Yi tried to free from them as she desperately pulled her body away, but she failed every time she tried. Jiao who was sitting beside SU Meng was shock as she opened her mouth wide open. Coming back to her senses she turned towards Meng and was about to say 

"Why are you treating a girl so harshly"

But Meng's next words send shiver through her body

"Who asked you to act as a lover with Ming"

Zhang Jing Yi who was struggling in the Bodyguards hands was shocked as her her gaze turned towards Ming. composing herself she feigned ignorance saying 

"I don't know what are you talking"

SU Meng coldly snorted saying

"So you want to deny it"

Su Meng reached out to his pockets and retrived a recorder and played it, upon listening to the recording Zhang Jing Yi's face turn ashen as tears threatened to spil out. Mean While at the corner of the coridor Su Ming and Qian are listening to everything quietly, Ming clunched his right hand controling his fure . Seeing this Qian grasped his hand saying

"Don't worry Meng does everything for your good and safety"

Su Ming nodded as if to say i understand and freed his hnd as he focused his gaze towards the commotion downstairs. Su Meng gaze towards Zhang Jing Yi intenscefied his fury palpable retorted with a chiling aura

"Now are you giong to say or should i have to uncover it"

Zhang jing Yi fell to the ground her eyes life less as she gazed towards the floor devoid of any hope after a profound silenght Zhang Jing Yi opened her mount and recounted everything. Xu Jiao who was sitting beside Su Meng expressions changed from anger to pitty.

"So, everything he said was right"

Su Meng opened his mouth and was about to ask when the unexpected voice came from the back

propelling everyone to look behind. Zhang Jing Yi looked up her eyes filled with profound regret and unspoken words their gazes meet Ming look into Zhang jing Yi's eyes as he repeated saying

"Is everything meng said true"

Unable to meet Ming's stirn gaze Zhang Jing Yi lowered her head as she nodded slightly in affirimationUnable to control his anger anymore and was about to leash out when a familiar voice came from the outside. Jiao, Qian, Su Ming, and Meng simultaneously look toward the sound it was non other than Xu Fei followed by throng of bodyguards pushing old Xu on the a stretcher.

Jiao spang to her feet and rushed towards old Xu tears flowing out of her eyes uncontrollable where Su Meng and others followed suit. There Old Xu was lying on the stretcher his complexion drain of color pale and week his nerved bulging out.

Su Meng stepped forward, held Jiao in his arms and comforted her. Once she was calm, he signalled Qian to take Jiao away. Understanding Su Meng's signal, Qian took Jiao away from the crowd. Su Meng walked towards Old Xu's side, glanced at Old Xu's pale body and placed three fingers on Old Xu's right hand. Then he examined his pulse.

Five minutes later, Su Meng took a deep breath as he shook his head, Fei Fei who was observing Meng brow furrowed as he enquired 

"Is everything alright"

SU meng lifted his head and look at Xu Fei with a grave expression and shook his head saying

"I can extend his life for 5 years but..."

"But,,what?"

Fei Fei concerned that Old Xu's life was in danger questioned

"But he may not be able to walk in the future"

Xu Fei sighed in relief as he looked at SU Meng with a profound gratitude, Su Meng nodded with a smile and said

"I already arranged a room for the treatment, anyone besides me are prohibited to enter the room"

"understood"

Fei Fei who was walking beside agreed to Meng's conditions with out thinking much about it. SU Meng continued saying

"And also grandpa Xu should be under my treatment for the whole two months, during this period you guys can communicate with grandpa through the glass frame but can't enter"

"What about his needs like clothing, Food"

Fei Fei expressed his doughts

"Don't worry i will take care of everything"

Su Meng reassured Saying as he made his way upstairs Via lift closely followed by Xu Fei, Qian and Jiao. Up on the third floor, Su Meng opened the door and walked in to the room. Inside the room was a bed surrounded by all manner of medical instruments that were sealed off behind a 2-centimeter-thick glass wall.

Su Meng instructed the bodyguards following to place Old Xu onto the bed, Stepping forward Su Meng attached a row of Medical equipments like pulse reader ect... Once everything was arranged Su Meng ushered everyone to wait out side.

Su Meng produced a ray of silver needles and started performing acupuncher inserting thin needles into various Acupoints like zhōng fŭ, yún mén, chǐ zé. Su Meng administrate Each and every step precisely with an unwavering focus. Two hours passed swiftly. Su Meng inserted his last needle and wiped the sweet formed on his forehead, as he settled don into the chair beside.

Meanwhile, the paleness on Old Xu's face started to regain some of it's color while the Heart Rate on the monitor started showing the signs of improvement. SU Meng smiled and walked out of the room, outside Su Qian and others are anxiously waiting at the door.

The door to the room was pushed open everyone gathered at the entrance with heavy hearts, when Su meng walked out of the room with a smile. Looking at the crowds anxious gazes, he reassured them saying 

"Everything went smoothly Grandpa will regain consciousness in the next two weeks"

"Sigh"

A sigh of relief washed over them, Everyone exchanged glances with a knowing smile. Ming waked forward and asked Meng with a concern

"Are you alright"

A hush enveloped the room aqs everyone's gazes fell upon Su Meng's pale face etched with concern.

SU Meng smiled slightly and reassured them that he was fine and they need not worry about them.

"i am fine, just need to take a quick rest"

Ming supported Meng as he assisted Meng to his room. Qian followed them quietly before assuring that he would take care of Meng. Jiao looked at their fading backs turning her gaze towards Fei Fei she exclaimed 

"Let's go" 

Meanwhile In the villas livivng room Zhang Jing Yi was sitting on the chair guarded by two bodyguards, they confiscated her mobile and other electrical devices.

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