Chapter 122: You Are More Important

Xianyu Qing glanced at the low-cut neckline of the woman’s top and remarked coldly, "Is it allowed by your workplace regulations for assistants to dress provocatively and wear heavy makeup while tending to patients?"

"I..." Chen Shasha was left speechless.

Indeed, it was not allowed; she was the only exception, yet she could not justify herself with any confidence.

Xianyu Qing continued, "As you said, the Research Department is not an ordinary place. May I ask where your ID badge is?"

Chen Shasha usually wore her badge, but today she had left it in the drawer of the assistant's office to showcase her enviable cleavage.

"You aren't even in the management of our Research Department, so you have no authority over me!" Chen Shasha retorted, her head held high with a look of disdain.

Xianyu Qing pulled her phone from her pocket and dialed Nangong Ao’s number: "Big brother, I want to file a complaint against a staff member in your Research Department for neglecting her duties and harassing a patient!"

Nangong Ao, who was currently accompanying Xiao Zhiyun for a medical examination, replied, "Wait a moment."

After hanging up, he turned to Cui Hao outside the ward and instructed, "Tell the management responsible for the Research Department staff to go there and remove the employee that Qingqing just complained about."

Cui Hao was stunned. Why would the young lady complain about a Research Department staff member for no reason?

Those who made it into the Research Department were either top-tier technical experts or individuals with powerful backgrounds. His boss was truly indulgent and capricious! He hadn't even asked for the details before agreeing to let the young lady fire whoever she pleased.

Cui Hao didn't dare ask any further and turned to carry out the order.

Meanwhile, after Xianyu Qing finished her call, Chen Shasha, seeing no immediate reaction, mocked her: "Calling your big brother to complain about me? Do you really think your brother is the Young Master Nangong? Hmph, stop trying to fool me!"

Yuan Man stood by with her hands in her white coat pockets, watching with amusement as Chen Shasha dug her own grave.

Xianyu Qing stepped forward, inserting herself between Chen Shasha and Jiang Mohe. With a push of her hand, Chen Shasha stumbled back, forced away from Jiang Mohe’s side.

Chen Shasha barely managed to steady herself on her high heels and shouted in a rage, "How dare you lay a hand on me!"

Xianyu Qing looked indifferent. "I apologize, but your perfume is too pungent. Mr. Jiang doesn't like it."

"What?" Chen Shasha was choked with anger.

This perfume was crafted by a famous domestic perfumer; what man wouldn't be captivated by it? This ignorant girl actually dared to call her smell "pungent"!

"Also, your voice is too loud, which is detrimental to Mr. Jiang’s recovery. Please leave immediately!"

"You..." Chen Shasha’s face twisted in fury. "Who do you think you are? You’re the one who should get out!"

No sooner had she finished speaking than a cold voice came from behind her: "Excuse me."

Everyone turned to look. Xu Yang stood there with his characteristic aloofness and refined, fair-skinned features. "May I ask who just called to complain about a staff member in the Research Department?"

Chen Shasha recognized Xu Yang; he was a student of Dean Qiao and served as the deputy director of the inpatient department. When her father was away, he temporarily took over his duties.

"Dr. Xu, it’s this girl who trespassed in our Research Department and made a nuisance complaint!" Chen Shasha rushed to accuse her.

Xu Yang glanced at Xianyu Qing and asked Chen Shasha, "She complained that someone was neglecting their duties and harassing a patient. Is she referring to you?"

"Yes!" Chen Shasha nodded, then quickly shook her head to deny it. "No, that’s not right. I didn't harass the patient. It’s her! She ignored the visiting hours and insisted on coming in..."

Xu Yang looked past her at Jiang Mohe: "Who is the one harassing you?"

Jiang Mohe pointed at Chen Shasha: "Get her out of here!"

Xu Yang nodded: "Understood."

He said bluntly to Chen Shasha, "The patient wants you out. Please come with me to process your resignation."

Chen Shasha refused to accept it: "On what grounds?"

Xu Yang didn't mince words: "These are the orders of Young Master Nangong."

"..."

Chen Shasha was dumbfounded. She stared at Xianyu Qing in disbelief: "Are you really Young Master Nangong’s sister?"

Xianyu Qing didn't bother to answer her; she simply said to Xu Yang, "Could you please bring back the two assistants from yesterday?"

"Certainly."

Xu Yang made a call to the management office of the Research Department ward and gave a few instructions. Afterward, he turned to Chen Shasha and said, "Miss Chen, please come with me."

Chen Shasha was incredibly unwilling, but what could she do? She had just been unlucky enough to offend someone she shouldn't have.

Chen Shasha followed behind Xu Yang. Before she left, Yuan Man waved goodbye: "Miss Chen, let's go to a nightclub together sometime!"

Miss Chen glared back at her before stomping off in her stilettos, leaving the Research Department.

Once Chen Shasha was gone, Yuan Man didn't want to play the third wheel any longer: "My dear, I’m going to grab a cup of tea. Don't make me wait too long!" With a graceful sway, she exited the room.

Left alone, the atmosphere between Xianyu Qing and Jiang Mohe became slightly awkward.

When Xianyu Qing had been tearing into Chen Shasha earlier, her aggressive demeanor was completely unlike her usual gentle self.

*Does Mr. Jiang think I’m too fierce?* Xianyu Qing wondered, stealing a glance at his face.

She found that he was looking at her, too. His gaze wasn't as intense as it had been yesterday; he seemed as calm and collected as before.

"Mr. Jiang, are you feeling a bit better today?"

"Yes."

Jiang Mohe’s brief answer left Xianyu Qing unsure of what to say next.

Looking into her clear, expressive eyes, Jiang Mohe fought to suppress the emotions welling up within him and forced a calm tone. "Tomorrow, I can finish the treatment."

"So soon?" Xianyu Qing was worried for him. "Why not rest for a few more days?"

*I want to protect you!*

That thought reached the tip of Jiang Mohe’s tongue, but it transformed into: "The Young Master wants me to protect you."

"There’s no need to rush. Your health is more important than work..."

"You are more important!"

Xianyu Qing froze at his words.

Jiang Mohe realized he had lost control of his emotions again and, looking uncomfortable, turned his gaze away.

A hint of sweetness bloomed in Xianyu Qing’s heart, instantly washing away the unpleasantness Chen Shasha had caused.

She took some hawthorn candies from her pocket and offered them to Jiang Mohe: "You can't smoke in the hospital, so you can have these instead."

Jiang Mohe looked at the candies, a warm light appearing in his eyes.

In truth, he wasn't a heavy smoker; he only had one or two when he was troubled or needed to stay awake.

He gently took the candies from her hand and said, "Thank you."

Xianyu Qing gave him a playful smile: "It’s so rare to hear Mr. Jiang say thank you."

The corners of Jiang Mohe’s lips curled slightly, the chill in his expression fading away to reveal a serene and graceful charm.

Xianyu Qing was momentarily dazed, her heart fluttering like a trapped bird.

"I pray to have a transparent soul, and eyes that can shed tears..."

A melodious ringtone played. Xianyu Qing checked her phone; it was a call from Ning Wenyan. She probably woke up and, not seeing Xianyu Qing, grew worried.

"Mr. Jiang, I’m heading back now. Please get some rest."

Xianyu Qing added, not quite reassured, "Make sure you wait until you've fully recovered before you go back to work."