Chapter 49
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Chapter 49: Bidding Conference
“What consequences?”
Xiao Si Yan asked doubtfully.
“Once resolved, you will become my slave.”
“Slave? Slave?”
Xiao Si Yan’s pupils visibly shrank, and she seemed to malfunction in shock.
In her twenty-two years of life, she had only seen the word "slave" in textbooks and had heard about it!
But now, in this highly developed society, she was hearing it again!
Suddenly, various images of a slave’s life filled her mind.
A slave is even lower than a maid or a servant.
“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!”
“If I become your slave, I would rather die!”
Seeing Xiao Si Yan’s reaction, Bai Chen continued,
“But even if I don’t save you, you will still be my slave. You might have misunderstood me; the slave I mean is not the ancient kind but the suppression I exert due to the bloodline after you see me.”
“And in this world, the only person who can save you is me. I’m the only one who can allow you to regain your humanity, and I’m the one who can help you soar to great heights.”
“You should really think about this; I know your ancestor Xiao Yan. Logically, you should call me your ancestor.”
After hearing Bai Chen’s words, Xiao Si Yan fell into a brief silence.
Then, she looked at Bai Chen as if he were a madman.
“Fine, whether you save me or not is up to you. The Xiao Family still has some value to me.”
With that, Bai Chen disregarded Xiao Si Yan entirely.
The method to treat Xiao Si Yan was simple.
He just needed to help her absorb this ancestral bloodline.
Bai Chen squeezed out a drop of bloodline before Xiao Si Yan and, in her terrified gaze, dropped it directly into her mouth.
Strangely, Xiao Si Yan felt no urge to resist, but instead yearned for this drop of blood!
It was as if this drop of blood was the most delicious treasure in the world to her!
As the drop of blood entered her stomach, Xiao Si Yan felt a sharp burning pain within, like someone who had never drunk strong liquor suddenly taking a large gulp.
But at the same time, her physical symptoms began to fade rapidly.
A sense of satisfaction filled Xiao Si Yan’s entire being, as if every cell in her body was cheering joyfully.
“Alright, your symptoms have been cured, but from now on, you will probably be begging me for more.”
Looking at Xiao Si Yan, who lay on the ground like a puddle of mud, Bai Chen chuckled lightly and turned to leave.
“Wait! Wait a moment!”
Xiao Si Yan gasped for breath and called out to Bai Chen.
“Your name is Bai Chen, which family do you belong to?”
“Find out for yourself.”
Bai Chen dismissed Xiao Si Yan and walked straight away from the pond’s edge.
Outside, Xiao Chang Yuan paced back and forth anxiously like an ant on a hot pan.
When he saw Bai Chen come out, he hurriedly approached with respect.
“How is Mr. Bai?”
Bai Chen nodded lightly.
“Your young lady’s illness has been cured and will not trouble her again.”
Upon hearing Bai Chen’s words, Xiao Chang Yuan froze in place.
“Really?”
The happiness came so suddenly that Xiao Chang Yuan could hardly believe what Bai Chen had said.
Bai Chen glanced at Xiao Chang Yuan, and he fell silent immediately.
“Then, I will see Mr. Bai out!”
After Xiao Chang Yuan escorted Bai Chen outside, Bai Chen finally spoke.
“Did two members of the Nan family come to find you yesterday?”
Xiao Chang Yuan scratched his head in response.
“Indeed, that happened.”
Bai Chen said lightly,
“One of them, Nan Yue Ran, is my wife. Your Xiao Family should know what to do.”
Hearing Bai Chen’s words, Xiao Chang Yuan gasped in shock, and his face turned pale.
“Doctor Bai! I didn’t know she was your wife!”
“I’m not here to blame you; I just hope your Xiao Family understands what to do regarding the situation at Zijin Garden.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chang Yuan nodded immediately.
“Don’t worry, Doctor Bai. I know what to do!”
Once Xiao Chang Yuan respectfully saw Bai Chen off, he hurried back to the pond area in the villa.
When he saw the typically aloof Xiao Si Yan, he couldn’t help but show a hint of confusion.
“Miss, did Mr. Bai really say he cured you?”
Xiao Si Yan spoke coolly:
“That’s true. My body should be fine now. He helped me suppress the transformation back, and I believe I won’t experience it again.”
Hearing Xiao Si Yan’s words, Xiao Chang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief, while also being amazed by Doctor Bai’s skill.
How long did it take in total?
He solved a problem that had troubled the Xiao Family for twenty years?
In an instant, Xiao Chang Yuan seemed to understand why the Su family treated Bai Chen so politely, honoring him as a guest of honor.
Such skill at such a young age was truly unheard of!
Xiao Chang Yuan immediately informed the Xiao Family members who were still on their way.
When the Xiao Family learned that Xiao Si Yan’s illness had miraculously been cured, they were all shocked.
They hurried their pace because they wanted to see if it was true.
Originally scheduled to arrive the next day, the Xiao Family reached Lintai that very night.
When the Family Head, Xiao Ru Song, who is Xiao Si Yan’s grandfather, saw that Xiao Si Yan clearly looked different from before, he was stunned.
Previously, Xiao Si Yan spent two-thirds of each day in transformation, only keeping her human form for one-third of the time to regain her sanity.
But since Doctor Bai treated her, Xiao Si Yan has maintained her human appearance until now!
That night, Xiao Ru Song called for a meeting to discuss the matter immediately.
“Since Si Yan has been cured by this Doctor Bai, we should fulfill our promise. Has Chang Yuan found out which family this Doctor Bai belongs to?”
Xiao Chang Yuan respectfully replied,
“He is from the Nan family!”
“The Nan family?” Xiao Ru Song was somewhat surprised.
He had inquired about the powers in Lintai on his way but had never heard of the Nan family!
“Alright, since it’s the Nan family, let’s collaborate with them on the Zijin Garden project! We don’t have time to notify them, so let’s announce it at tomorrow’s bidding conference!”
“Understood, Family Head.”
Later that evening, Nan Xuan Fei and Yang Xiao Tian also arrived at Longwan Villa No. 1.
Xiao Chang Yuan opened the door and was clearly taken aback when he saw Nan Xuan Fei.
“You’re the one from the Nan family…”
Nan Xuan Fei did not expect Xiao Chang Yuan to remember her and was also surprised.
“I am Nan Xuan Fei.”
“Oh~ right! It’s Nan Xuan Fei!”
After confirming her identity, Xiao Chang Yuan became enthusiastic and hurriedly invited her to come in and sit.
He remembered that when Bai Chen’s wife came to visit, she was with her.
Because of Bai Chen’s actions, Xiao Chang Yuan’s attitude toward Nan Xuan Fei improved significantly.
“Miss Nan, who is with you?”
“He is my older brother, Yang Xiao Tian! You must have heard of him!”
Upon hearing Yang Xiao Tian’s name, Xiao Chang Yuan was momentarily stunned.
However, seeing their close demeanor, he welcomed them both inside.
Yang Xiao Tian looked at Nan Xuan Fei with confusion.
The scene before him was unlike how Nan Xuan Fei had described it.
He heard that Nan Xuan Fei had faced difficulties.
He only agreed to come with her after she sought his help.
Moreover, he had just received the news that the Xiao Family would arrive tonight, so he specially came to discuss matters in advance.
If things went as expected, the Zijin Garden project would likely end up in the Yang Family’s hands.
