CHAPTER 64: CHAPTER 64: A TROUBLESOME WOMAN (PART 4)

"The young lady’s high fever was caused by a cold. It’s nothing serious, but..."

The doctor was unsure of Tang Yanqi’s identity, so he hesitated to speak. Sheng Jianan listened to his hesitant voice and frowned, "But what?"

"But the young lady’s illness this time is severe due to her usual overworking, combined with her malnutrition, resulting in low immunity."

Sheng Jianan frowned even more upon hearing this. Overworking? Malnutrition?

If he hadn’t been the one to bring her in, if this weren’t the Shengshi Group’s hospital, Sheng Jianan would definitely suspect that Tang Yanqi was up to something.

In the ward, Tang Yanqi was sleeping with an IV in her hand. Sheng Jianan sat by her bedside. Her face was no longer as flushed as before, but rather pale. Sheng Jianan’s gaze lingered on her face for a while before slowly moving to her hand.

They had been married for some time, yet this was the first time Sheng Jianan had seriously looked at his nominal wife.

Tang Yanqi’s wrists were very thin, her veins so small that the IV needle seemed to almost pierce through her veins.

Her ten fingers were long, slender, and very beautiful. Tang Yanqi’s looks might not be the very best, but those hands could certainly overshadow many professional hand models.

Recalling what the doctor had said earlier, Sheng Jianan’s gaze returned to Tang Yanqi’s face. Her complexion was bad, pale, and perhaps because of this, her dark circles seemed heavy, and her eyes were a bit swollen. Sheng Jianan knew this was the result of staying up late.

Overworking?

He thought about seeing her at the Western restaurant and remembered Mu Yunfan mentioning she was Mu Yunxiao’s tutor.

If he was correct, Tang Yanqi was still a senior in college. Even though there weren’t many classes, the graduation looming ahead, along with the thesis and design projects, were enough to overwhelm anyone. How could she have time for those other things?

No, that’s not the point. The point is, why would she go and work as a waitress? And why become a tutor?

If it were someone else, it could be explained as work-study, but did Tang Yanqi need to?

She was, after all, the daughter of the Tang Family. Even if the Tang Family wasn’t as glorious as it once was, a young lady like her wouldn’t need to do work-study jobs.

This thought had crossed Sheng Jianan’s mind before, but he didn’t give it much attention, instinctively attributing it to Tang Yanqi’s coy maneuvers. But to maneuver to the point of overworking and malnutrition?

On the bed, Tang Yanqi frowned and moved slightly, the subtle sound pulling Sheng Jianan back to reality.

Realizing what he’d just been pondering, Sheng Jianan felt he was going crazy. What did this woman’s issues have to do with him?

Turning around, he left the ward. The doctor and nurse were still waiting outside. Although they didn’t know Tang Yanqi’s identity, since Sheng Jianan brought her in personally, they had to be diligent.

"Mr. Sheng."

Sheng Jianan swept his gaze over them lightly, "I’m leaving now. Handle the follow-up as you see fit."

"Yes, yes, Mr. Sheng, don’t worry. We will certainly do our best."

The doctor who had just examined Tang Yanqi gathered courage and asked softly, "Mr. Sheng, may I ask who the young lady is...?"

Sheng Jianan glanced back at the ward, gave a sardonic laugh, and said, "A troublesome woman."