227: Chapter 227 Xu Yali's Collapse

"Of course, President Yang, I wouldn't bother you if it were just these trivial matters."

Chen Shaoping's tone shifted, and his voice grew a bit louder. "During the National Day holiday, Tiantian Media investigated the connection between Tudi Cinema City and Tongxing Entertainment Company."

"They spent twenty thousand to get a lot of information out of Si Wodi..."

"What?" President Yang suddenly shrieked, her tone cold. "Did they find out about Mengmeng?"

"President Yang, I don't know about that. However, I think you can ask Si Wodi what exactly he said," Chen Shaoping replied.

President Yang calmed down slightly. "Is my relationship with Mengmeng something she told you, or did you..."

Chen Shaoping really wanted to tell President Yang directly that the system had told him.

He fell silent for a moment, and only after organizing his thoughts did he slowly speak.

"I figured out Mengmeng's identity on my own."

"Oh?" President Yang expressed her doubt.

"Tudi Cinema City gave 'crazy stone' such a high screening rate; I had to pay attention."

"Once you eliminate all other possibilities, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

"Of course, what finally confirmed Mengmeng's identity for me was an SVIP Black Card from Ruijin Hotel."

"That card isn't easy to get, is it, President Yang?"

Chen Shaoping spoke ambiguously, leaving the rest for President Yang to fill in with her own imagination.

President Yang hadn't expected that the thing that exposed her daughter was actually a black card she had given her.

She chuckled. "I understand, President Chen. I hope we can cooperate more deeply in the future."

"We will," Chen Shaoping replied, then added, "President Yang, as far as I know, Manager Hu Shou was completely unaware of Si Wodi's actions."

"Alright, I see. Shall we have a meal together when you have time?" President Yang said.

"Sure."

The two chatted a bit more about casual matters before hanging up.

President Yang pulled up Hu Shou's number, her finger hovering over the dial button without pressing it.

Then, her expression relaxed, and she put the phone away, murmuring to herself.

"I hope you can figure everything out and come clean to me on your own initiative."

She lay back down, and several beauticians resumed their work.

After returning home from work.

The first thing Chen Shaoping did was ask Zhang Ying to bring out the TST skincare products. After searching through them carefully, he asked in confusion.

"Where are the instructions, test reports, and certificates of quality?"

"There aren't any. I remember clearly that there were only these skincare products when I bought and opened them," Zhang Ying replied.

Chen Shaoping was speechless, thinking to himself, "People call these 'three-no' products, and it really has nothing. They didn't even bother to make fake ones."

He took out his phone, looked up a number Tian Jun had sent him, and dialed.

The call connected, and a slightly tired male voice came through.

"Hello! Who are you looking for?"

"Hello, Technician Qian. My name is Chen Shaoping. Tian Jun introduced me. I'd like to commission you to help identify the ingredients of a skincare product and issue a test report."

"What do I need to prepare?"

Chen Shaoping said everything in one breath, fearing the other party would hang up.

When Tian Jun spoke with him, he had repeatedly warned him to get straight to the point and not waste words.

"Tomorrow morning after 9:00, bring the items you need identified to the 'Yangcheng Branch of the Academy of Sciences,' then call me."

"Okay, will do."

"Beep, beep, beep!"

A busy tone came from the phone; the other party had already hung up.

Chen Shaoping was stunned for three seconds before he reacted.

Zhang Ying, who was nearby, let out a snicker.

"Who is that? How dare they hang up on our Young Master Ping like that?"

"Someone I need to do something for me," Chen Shaoping explained.

Then, taking Zhang Ying's hand, he said softly, "Come on, Darling, let's go out to eat. I'll buy you a new set of skincare products at the mall while we're at it."

"Sure!" Zhang Ying agreed with a smile.

When the two returned home again, they were carrying a heap of shopping bags.

Besides Zhang Ying's skincare products, they had also bought a lot of clothes.

If the mall hadn't been about to close, they probably would have shopped for a while longer.

They were both tired, so after showering, they fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning.

When Chen Shaoping got up, Zhang Ying had already prepared breakfast.

She had made porridge and boiled eggs.

While eating, Chen Shaoping said, "Darling, we won't go to the company first today. Come with me to a certain place."

"Then we'll go to the hospital to see Yali."

"Okay," Zhang Ying accepted readily; she had intended to visit Xu Yali today anyway.

Now, with Chen Shaoping accompanying her, she was even happier.

After breakfast, they went downstairs, and Chen Shaoping drove to the Yangcheng Branch of the Academy of Sciences.

It was peak commuting hours; fortunately, they had left early, or they might not have made it by 9:00.

Chen Shaoping was carrying a box filled with TST brand skincare products.

"Hello, Technician Qian, I've arrived."

Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying arrived at the entrance, but instead of rushing in, they made a phone call first from behind.

A man with stubble and greasy hair walked out, his long hair covering most of his face.

The hair on his forehead was uneven, as if it had been cut haphazardly, barely revealing the eyes behind his glasses.

He sized up Chen Shaoping and Zhang Ying for a few moments and asked indifferently.

"Are you Chen Shaoping?"

"Yes, you must be Technician Qian."

"That's me. Follow me in."

"Darling, you go in. I'll wait for you out here."

Zhang Ying said softly; she didn't want to go inside.

Chen Shaoping guessed why she didn't want to go in.

"Alright."

He carried the box and followed Qian Gang inside.

A short while later, Chen Shaoping came back out.

Zhang Ying went to meet him and asked, "How was it? How long until the report comes out?"

"What I requested is quite detailed, so it will take five to ten days. That's even with me paying for an expedited service; otherwise, it would take even longer."

Chen Shaoping said calmly; he hadn't expected the testing to take so long.

However, the fee wasn't expensive, costing only 780.

"Let's go, Darling. We're going to the hospital to see Xu Yali."

"Okay."

The two arrived at the People's Hospital and parked the car. There were already gifts in the trunk.

But Zhang Ying insisted on buying some fruit as well.

Chen Shaoping joked, "Darling, I think if we bought her some skewers and brought a case of beer, she'd definitely be happy."

Zhang Ying gave him a playful glare and said, "Go away, you're never serious!"

"Who brings skewers and beer to visit a patient? People would laugh themselves to death."

In the end, their hands were full of things. They searched as they walked and finally found Xu Yali's ward after a while.

When Xu Yali saw Zhang Ying and Chen Shaoping, her tears flowed freely from the grievance.

Her cheeks were wrapped in gauze, making it impossible to see what treatment had been done.

"Sister Ying, I hate this so much. What if I'm disfigured or scarred?"

"I haven't even gotten married yet, I haven't even been in a relationship, and I haven't even experienced what a man is like."

"My life is such a waste."

"Sister Ying, I'm sorry. I've caused trouble for you all."

After saying that, she wrapped her arms around Zhang Ying's waist and began to sob.