"Okay, I don't want to go back. There's no one at home."
After being stared at by her for a while, the old man couldn't hold out any longer and said voluntarily.
"Isn't there still Nianshao?"
"Do I care about that boy? Moreover, he refuses to get married. Every time I see my old friends showing off their granddaughters, it just breaks my heart."
"So?"
"Wanwan, how about you becoming my granddaughter? You can have whatever you want. What do you say?"
Shi Wan glanced at him. "..."
So this was what he'd been waiting for?
"Oh, poor this old bones of mine. I'm afraid I'll never get to hold my own granddaughter before I die."
Seeing that she didn't say a word, Old Man Nian rolled his cloudy eyes and started to play the pity card.
"… I'm too old for you to hold."
"It's okay. Just being able to see you is good enough."
Moreover, with such an outstanding granddaughter, those old guys would be so jealous!
Although the Nian family did have daughters, their personalities were just like his. None of them were soft and gentle. They were just like tomboys.
Shi Wan rubbed her forehead. "Thanks, but I think I'll pass."
Hearing this, Old Man Nian looked regretful. "Okay, I won't force you then. But you've saved my old life twice, and I must repay you. The Nian family's kindness to you must not be refused. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest in peace even if I die."
"Okay." After a pause, Shi Wan said, "Grandpa, have a good rest. I'll come and see you when I have time."
"Wanwan, it's wrong to deceive an old man."
Last time she'd also said she'd come and see him when she had time, but he'd had to wait until now.
He didn't believe a single word of what she was saying now.
Shi Wan: "… Got it."
Dean Yu finally managed to appease the family members. Just as he was about to take a break, Shi Wan found him.
The after - effects were still there. Subconsciously, he wanted to find a place to hide.
"Dean Yu, what are you doing?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Dean Yu let out a sigh of relief. "It's you, Wanwan. You scared me to death."
"What's going on?"
"Never mind that. What do you want from me?"
"About the online thing…"
"Don't worry. I'll never give in to the online rumors. I don't know which bastard spread them, saying that you cheated?!
How could the great Cuncunjin need to cheat?
Are they crazy!
"I'm not here about that. I want you to come out and clarify things for me. After all, if I do it myself, they won't believe me."
She wasn't stupid enough to post something online first and get scolded before finding someone to clarify. So after settling everything, she came to find Dean Yu.
"No problem. I'll issue a statement right away. I'd like to see who dares to say anything about you anymore."
"Thanks. Then I'll go back first." A few seconds later, she turned back. "Remember to pay my salary. I've sent the amount to your phone."
"It's not time to pay the salary yet."
"I'm getting an advance."
Dean Yu watched her back as she left and smiled helplessly.
Oh well, if that's what she wants, so be it.
However, when he saw the amount on his phone, his phone slipped out of his hand and fell to the ground with a thud. His eyes were filled with horror, and he opened his mouth several times but didn't know what to say.
This…
He suddenly remembered the tone of Principal He when he'd called him to show off for the first time.
This… old geezer.
He clearly knew how much Shi Wan would ask for, but he hadn't bothered to warn him!
Dean Yu reluctantly transferred the money to Shi Wan and swore that he'd talk to her about this after the online storm had passed. Otherwise, if things continued like this, the hospital would go bankrupt before he died.
As expected, by the time Shi Wan got home, the online public opinion had changed. Dean Yu clarified Shi Wan's identity again and said that the hospital would hold the rumor - mongers accountable on behalf of Shi Wan.
Those who'd been slapped in the face again were dazed, feeling as if they'd ascended to immortality. These repeated reversals were so sudden that they were caught off guard.
Tianya Fangcao Hechuhua: "I'm really out of touch. I thought Shi Wan was studying computer science. How did she become a divine doctor?"
Sishui Anhua: "I checked. It's really Dean Yu's account. The title and position on his homepage aren't just for show."
Xiaolu: "The world is getting more and more mysterious. I just want to ask if the divine doctor sister has an account. I'd like to check it out."
Shanye You Ludeng: "The harder we scolded before, the more we're being slapped in the face now. Why aren't those people who scolded her coming out anymore?"
Chang'an Bufu Shenming: "This Shi Wan is just too outstanding. At such a young age, she's already achieved so much. I've searched, and she really exists. Moreover, the questions in the competition were even set by her. She answered her own questions, but still got suspected of cheating. How ridiculous!"
Fengzhong Luoye: "I just want to ask, host, are you embarrassed? Why haven't you said a word since this incident happened?"
"…"
These things weren't enough to fully prove her identity. What Shi Wan didn't expect was that the Nian family also came out to help clarify things and even showed the evidence.
Seeing this, Shi Wan didn't stop them. It saved her the trouble of posting it herself.
The second mistress saw what was happening online and gritted her teeth in anger.
She never thought that a country bumpkin from the countryside would turn out to be the famous divine doctor!
This was really unexpected. No wonder she'd been able to tell the poison apart back then. She'd hidden herself well.
It would be difficult to get rid of Shen Siyan now. Shi Wan clearly stood on his side.
She'd originally wanted to marry a country girl to him to humiliate and drag him down, but instead, she'd sent him a powerful ally, someone they couldn't afford to offend.
Suddenly, her phone rang. The number flashing on it made her eyes flicker. She looked around warily and only answered the call after making sure no one was around.
She deliberately lowered her voice, seething with anger. "Calling me at this time. Are you trying to make sure people find out it's me?!"
The host's voice was very recognizable. Now he was full of panic. "Madam, what should we do now? The director has already talked to me. I…"
"Take the blame for this. I've given you everything you wanted."
"But…"
"Don't forget, your family is still in my hands."
The host's voice trembled. "Don't hurt them. I'll do anything you say! I'll never betray you, Madam."
"That's better." The second mistress's expression softened a bit. "After this is over, I'll send your family abroad and give them a fortune to live a comfortable life."
"Yes…"
After hanging up the phone, there was a sudden knock on her door.
"Come in."
"Mom, do you know about what's going on with Shi Wan?"
Shen Jiao tiptoed in. A flash of jealousy and hatred crossed her eyes.
"I know. She's just a little girl. What can she do?"
No matter how good her background was, she was still her junior.
"How could Shi Wan be Cuncunjin? She's so young."