CHAPTER 41: CHAPTER 41: CALLING TO ACCOUNT

"I heard you were ill, so I specifically came to see you." Bai Fanglan approached warmly.

"Aren’t you going to work? I’m doing quite well, no need to make such a long trip. It wouldn’t be good if people said I’m getting special treatment."

Bai Fanglan’s face stiffened slightly—was this old man so ungracious? But she quickly laughed: "I came during my break, please don’t misunderstand. My grandfather said you’ve been friends and comrades for many years and asked me to take good care of you, otherwise he wouldn’t be at ease."

The old man’s expression didn’t improve any, he just smiled: "Thank you for your trouble. But I’m really fine. How about you help me check my blood pressure and temperature to see if everything’s normal?" Joking! Friends with that old bastard? Feigning innocence. What a joke! Mr. Yan was quite put off by Bai Chuan; if not for some mutual friends, they would’ve already fallen out. But he didn’t want to make things difficult for the young woman, so he extended his arm to humor her and send her away.

Bai Fanglan measured the blood pressure and said with a smile: "You’re getting on in years; you should be careful not to catch a cold." She started taking his temperature. She mentioned a few points of caution, and the old man simply listened quietly, with a smile on his face.

Those who knew him well were aware that Mr. Yan wasn’t a kindly old man; the more he liked someone, the more he would yell at them. The kinder he was, the less he considered you part of his own.

But Bai Fanglan didn’t know that; she thought she had won Mr. Yan’s favor. So she gathered the courage to complain: "I heard the other day you went to the woods with a young girl, and she got injured too?"

"Yes! That little girl is brave! Very strong, just too thin, and not very much exercised." At the mention of Sun Chan, he smiled, remembering that day when she got soaked trying to help him capture a thief. That’s a daughter of the army, no pretense!

Bai Fanglan felt extremely uncomfortable inside, she was actually praised!

No need to hurry, I’ll soon ensure your ruin!

Bai Fanglan said with a smile, "Actually, she works as a caregiver at my hospital, so I know a bit about her. Old sir, you mustn’t be fooled by appearances."

"What do you mean? Are you saying I’m lacking in discernment?"

Bai Fanglan noticed Mr. Yan’s somber expression and knew he was angry but pretended not to know, just sat there peeling an apple, and continued to eye-drop Sun Chan: "Girls these days have so many thoughts. Especially those from poor places, who will stop at nothing for a better life. She ran away from a wedding, that’s not simple."

"Ran away from a wedding?" The old man slightly frowned: "What happened?"

Bai Fanglan combined what she had heard with some artistic embellishment and told the old man: "Her mother and sister arranged a marriage for her, she looked down on him for being from the countryside and didn’t want to stay there farming, so she ran to our hospital, and then had a big quarrel with them in the corridor. She’s unfilial to her mother and even had security throw them out, then ran off. Who would’ve thought she’d turn up here working as an aide. Her character... well, you best be careful, old sir. You saved her this time, but the word now is that she protected the leader. So, is she aiming for a formal position?"

Daring to use even an officer, can such a girl be good? She believed that saying this would surely make Mr. Yan furious and drive her away.

Back in these days, the expectations for girls were quite stringent, and reputation was very important.

Running away from a wedding was already a huge accusation. Especially since she fled for the splendor and wealth of the city, treated her mother and sister so poorly—it was outrageous!

Hence Mr. Yan’s demeanor turned serious, his previously kind eyes now filled with coldness.

Bai Fanglan saw and laughed: "Actually, it’s not something that can’t be dealt with. I’ll have a word with the leadership here in a moment, and they can directly send her back. Without this job, she won’t want to leave but will have to. Such a person with dubious intention isn’t suitable to take care of leaders here."

The old man pondered for a moment and then suddenly shouted, "Xiao Liu!"

An orderly hurried in, saluted: "Sir?"

"Go bring Sun Chan to me!"

"Yes, sir!" Seeing the old chief in a bad mood, he didn’t dare to ask more questions and ran off immediately.

Bai Fanglan quickly said, "Old sir, such a small matter, why bother to summon her? With your high status, why get involved? Just have the unit investigate and they’ll find out."

Once her grandfather made a call, could Sun Chan still stay here?

But the old man waved his hand: "No, even criminals need a chance to explain themselves, can’t convict them out of nowhere."

Bai Fanglan forced a smile: "Does the old sir really trust her that much? I think you should just leave it to me. She’s no big deal."

"This is my principle. That’s how it will be."

"Then I’ll stay with you." Bai Fanglan decided not to leave, wanting to see Sun Chan lose face in front of her, dreaming of currying favor with the leader? Dream on!

Soon, they saw the orderly return, knocking with Sun Chan in tow.

Sun Chan was also out of breath, she was reading when summoned. The orderly only mentioned urgency without specifics, so she hurried over, quite anxious.

The leader’s room was spacious, with sofas, tables, chairs, and even a TV, with a few flower pots on the windowsill. Very elegant.

As Sun Chan entered and saw Bai Fanglan, she noticed Bai’s mocking and gloating expression, thinking you didn’t expect this, I’ve caught you slipping. Zhao Xiuxia and Sun Lijuan had made a scene at the school, this couldn’t be hidden from Bai Fanglan—seeing her like this, Sun Chan understood. She calmly stepped in front of Mr. Yan.

"Sir, did you need me for something?" She didn’t address Bai Fanglan, nor did she look at her, but faced the old sir directly.

"You still have the nerve to speak?" Before the old sir could respond, Bai Fanglan took the lead: "Did you think coming here means no one knows your past? Why didn’t you go back when your mother and sister came to fetch you to the countryside? Weren’t they chased away by you? We’ve been taught from young to respect and be filial to our parents. How could you abandon your fiancé from the village and run away? Is that acceptable?"