CHAPTER 1177: CHAPTER 1176: SUSPENDED ANIMATION

Ye Qiu finished breakfast and drove himself back to Jin University Campus. After morning classes, he stayed at Jin University’s dining hall for lunch.

After lunch, he rested for a while in the boys’ dormitory and then returned to the classroom for lectures.

After the afternoon classes, Ye Qiu planned to go to the Affiliated Hospital, mainly to see if the culprit behind the witchcraft had started to reveal themselves.

Of course, Ye Qiu knew that besides having Xia Jing feign death, they really had to put her into a state of apparent death, otherwise how could they lure out the culprit behind it all.

However, Ye Qiu saw Ling Fei and her friend from Jin University, Wang Aili, approaching him.

"Ling Fei, what’s up?"

Ye Qiu asked.

The whole time, Ling Fei was unaware that Huang Wenjie wanted to have her kidnapped. Now that Huang Wenjie has been dealt with and his father encountered issues, it’s unlikely he’ll try anything again.

So, Ye Qiu felt there was no need to let Ling Fei know about these matters.

"Ye Qiu, I have something tonight, could you help me out?"

Ling Fei pondered and realized she could only rely on Ye Qiu and Wang Aili.

Wang Aili had her own commitments, so she had to turn to Ye Qiu.

"What is it?"

"I have a student who needs tutoring tonight, but I’m too occupied."

Currently, Ling Fei tutors three students, but due to her commitments, she has a scheduling conflict with another student’s tutoring session.

Ling Fei knew Ye Qiu was a top scorer in the college entrance exams, so tutoring would pose no problem for him.

"Tutoring a student? No problem, just tell me the student’s location."

Ye Qiu said.

He hadn’t really worked as a tutor before.

Of course, before the college entrance exams, he had tutored Su Luoluo and Liu Lingxiu multiple times.

Ling Fei never expected Ye Qiu to agree so readily.

She feared it might inconvenience Ye Qiu, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

After Ling Fei mentioned the girl’s name and address, Ye Qiu had already memorized it.

"Her name is Xia Tiantian, right, a second-year student needing tutoring in math and English."

Ye Qiu asked.

Ling Fei nodded.

After Ling Fei and Ye Qiu made arrangements, she left with Wang Aili, saying, "Ye Qiu, thanks for helping me. I’ll treat you to a meal next time."

After Ling Fei left, observing her demeanor, Ye Qiu shook his head.

Then he headed towards his car. Since the student who needed tutoring hadn’t finished class yet, Ye Qiu planned to visit the Affiliated Hospital first.

Getting in his car, Ye Qiu drove towards the Affiliated Hospital.

Arriving at the Affiliated Hospital, Ye Qiu headed to Xia Jing’s private ward. Inside, Xia Jing was reading, while her friend Xiaomei watched from the side.

Seeing Ye Qiu approaching, Xia Jing said, "Doctor Ye, I haven’t discovered anyone suspicious appearing."

"They certainly wouldn’t appear here."

In fact, Ye Qiu knew that the sudden burst in Xia Jing’s energy after witchcraft was cast would surely be sensed by the perpetrators.

So from now on, Xia Jing needed to enter a state of apparent death, acting as though she hadn’t eaten or drunk for three days, as if dead. If that couldn’t lure out the witch criminal, other methods would need to be considered.

"Now I’ll put you into a state of apparent death; you won’t feel anything for these three days. When you wake up, it’ll be like you’ve had a long dream."

Xia Jing didn’t know how Ye Qiu managed this, but she fully trusted him.

In a manner reminiscent of hypnosis, Ye Qiu soon put her into a sleep-like state.

When Xiaomei looked again, Xia Jing truly resembled someone lifeless.

Ye Qiu left Xia Jing’s ward, having pre-agreed on the next steps.

However, as Ye Qiu was about to leave the Affiliated Hospital, he encountered An Lijun’s parents.

As soon as they saw Ye Qiu, they hurriedly approached and blocked him, saying, "Doctor Ye, please treat our son. Lijun says he’s willing to pay any price."

"Heh, trying to fool me again? Not happening!"

Ye Qiu sneered coldly, ignoring them.

As he headed out of the Affiliated Hospital, An Lijun’s parents chased after him.

They were well aware of Lijun’s dire condition, fearing he wouldn’t survive the week without Ye Qiu’s treatment.

But since An Lijun had previously deceived Ye Qiu into treating him, convincing him again was indeed challenging.

Ye Qiu no longer believed them.

"Doctor Ye, we’ll guarantee it. If Lijun goes back on his word, we’ll do whatever it takes."

An Lijun’s father said.

"Well, if he’s willing to transfer all assets as medical fees, then maybe I’ll consider treating him."

An Lijun’s parents were shocked. If everything was handed over to Ye Qiu, they would have nothing, living in poverty?

"You should think it over yourselves!"

Dealing with people like them, Ye Qiu knew he had to punish them harshly.

Leaving An Lijun’s parents standing there, Ye Qiu exited the Affiliated Hospital, got in his car, and drove back to Peach Blossom Spring Villa.

He still had time before tutoring the girl.

So Ye Qiu decided to head home first and then go over after dinner.

Back home, it was still early. Not seeing his parents and sister, he guessed they had gone to Imperial Cuisine Restaurant.

Ye Qiu played games upstairs until after seven in the evening. Not seeing his parents and sister, he decided to eat out.

He wasn’t used to dining alone outside, but he didn’t feel like driving to Imperial Cuisine Restaurant.

Thus, he opted to dine simply at a nearby restaurant.

Checking the time, close to eight, Ye Qiu drove to the neighborhood.

Arriving at the entrance of the upscale community, the security guard, noticing an unfamiliar license plate, asked Ye Qiu to sign in and state his purpose.

"I’m here to tutor Xia Tiantian."

"Oh, a tutor teacher."

The guard was curious since Xia Tiantian’s tutor was female.

"My friend is busy tonight, so I’m covering for her."

Seeing Ye Qiu didn’t look like trouble, the guard registered his information, and Ye Qiu drove in, parked, and took the elevator up to the student’s residence.

Ye Qiu realized this place was quite far from the Teacher’s College. Normally Ling Fei traveled here alone to tutor, which must take a long time.

If she used public transport, it would take at least an hour.