Chapter Nineteen: Losing Control Here Again

She called the police immediately!

Sheng Ting looked at Jiang Nanxing with a sneer, “He treats you no better than this! He won’t even let your mother into his own hospital!”

Jiang Nanxing stared at him as if he were crazy. “Hello, this is XX Hospital. We have someone causing trouble.”

Sheng Ting was utterly contemptuous. “Even if the king of the world himself came today, I want you to know what happens when you anger me!”

“Grab her!”

However, the hospital security arrived, attempting to persuade Sheng Ting to leave.

Sheng Ting paid no heed and arrogantly ordered his assistant, “Buy this hospital, immediately!”

Jiang Nanxing muttered to 240 with disbelief, “Honestly, is he really not an escaped patient from a psychiatric hospital?”

“Otherwise, how could he be so foolish?”

240 was at a loss for words.

Clearly, the assistant was a bit smarter than Sheng Ting and quietly told him, “President Sheng, this is a public top-tier hospital. Acquiring it won’t be easy.”

Sheng Ting lashed out indiscriminately, “If you can’t handle something this small, why did I hire you?”

“I want this hospital under my name within an hour.”

The assistant’s expression stiffened.

The onlookers—patients and medical staff alike—wore expressions that were hard to describe, looking at Sheng Ting as if he were insane.

Many had already taken out their phones to record.

The assistant wanted to intervene, but Sheng Ting’s bodyguards were busy entangled with Jiang Nanxing’s security team.

He could only gently remind Sheng Ting, “President Sheng, there are too many eyes watching.”

But Sheng Ting was ungrateful. “What do you mean ‘too many eyes’? Hurry up and acquire it!”

Jiang Nanxing was also stunned. “Everyone else here is normal. Why is he the only one acting crazy?”

“Do such people really exist?”

“Come to think of it, are the characters’ actions controlled by the plot, or are they really like this?”

240 quickly clarified, fearing misunderstanding. “Definitely the latter!”

“To become that character, they must be like that themselves.”

“As for why Sheng Ting is so wildly out of place, it’s probably because everyone else in the story is a little crazy, so it doesn't seem strange.”

“Now that you’ve brought him into a place full of normal people, he just stands out.”

“Do such people exist?”

“Have you never encountered anyone baffling before?”

“I recall humans say that novels need logic, but real life is often more absurd than fiction.”

Hmm…

Thinking about it, that’s true.

For example, some abstract celebrities.

Some abstract love-stricken fools.

Yes, such people always live in their own worlds.

They never think there’s anything wrong with their behavior.

240 added, “It’s okay if you haven’t met them before, host. You’ll see more in the future!”

Jiang Nanxing twitched at the corner of her mouth. “Is that something to be glad about?”

240 thought she was complimenting it and chuckled, “No need, no need.”

The police soon arrived. Sheng Ting remained arrogantly defiant. “So what if you called the cops?”

He then lifted his chin and told his assistant to deal with the police.

The assistant was numb inside—already preparing to quit.

Previously, he tolerated Sheng Ting’s occasional madness because the pay was good.

But now, this was no longer madness; it was like stepping on a sewing machine pedal.

So, he pretended not to hear.

The police restored order and began taking statements.

Sheng Ting cursed his assistant, “Useless!”

He straightened his suit sleeve and confidently approached the officers, snatching a check from his assistant and swiftly signing it before handing it over. “Five million. You can leave now.”

And that was the end of it. The police handcuffed him and took him away.

Wuhu, tears behind bars.

Congratulations, congratulations.

Since Jiang Nanxing had called the police, she had to give a statement too.

She asked 240, “If Sheng Ting goes in now, do we still continue our mission?”

240 was silent for a while.

In the end, Sheng Ting didn’t end up in custody.

Sheng Ting’s grandfather, Old Master Sheng, arrived with his legal team.

The old man had a full head of white hair and used a cane but looked vigorous.

Compared to Sheng Ting’s shouting, Old Master Sheng appeared calm.

After some negotiation, Sheng Ting only paid a fine.

The group left the police station.

Before leaving, Old Master Sheng walked steadily over to Jiang Nanxing and smiled kindly. “Miss Jiang, I’d like to have a word with you.”

Though he smiled, Jiang Nanxing felt a strong pressure emanating from him.

It was the kind of pressure naturally exuded by someone in a position of power.

This old man was on a completely different level from the madman Sheng Ting.

Jiang Nanxing smiled politely. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think there’s anything to discuss.”

Old Master Sheng wasn’t angry. In a sentimental tone, he said, “Youthful recklessness is a good thing, and Miss Jiang is smart.”

“However, one should be merciful where mercy is due.”

“Of course, I have seen the grievances and losses you have suffered.”

In other words, Old Master Sheng was threatening Jiang Nanxing to settle for less.

The Sheng family would offer some compensation.

Talking to smart people is really exhausting.

“Since Old Master Sheng has seen it all, why didn’t he stop it earlier?”

“Or do you think those grievances and losses are insignificant?”

“Now that things have escalated, you’re only reluctantly offering compensation.”

Qin Jiu, having just gotten out of the car, strode up behind Jiang Nanxing, confronting Old Master Sheng.

Old Master Sheng smiled upon seeing Qin Jiu. “So you’re the Qin family’s young master.”

Then he returned to the topic. “Miss Jiang, don’t be used without even realizing it.”

“Some muddy waters aren’t worth wading into.”

Qin Jiu chuckled lightly. “Old Master Sheng is still as preachy as ever.”

“But the times have changed, Old Master Sheng.”

“The one who shouldn’t wade into these muddy waters might not be Miss Jiang, but you.”

“Everyone knows how much you love your grandson. But are you prepared to clean up after Sheng Ting from cradle to grave?”

Old Master Sheng’s expression shifted. “Young people these days really are fearless.”

“If there’s nothing to discuss, then let’s not discuss.”

With that, he walked away.

Jiang Nanxing asked Qin Jiu, “Why did you come over?”

Qin Jiu didn’t answer but asked, “Are you alright?”

Jiang Nanxing shrugged. “What could happen to me?”

Qin Jiu breathed a sigh of relief. “Good.”

“You haven’t eaten yet, have you?”

Jiang Nanxing looked at him deeply. “No, I haven’t.”

Qin Jiu’s expression was calm. “Then let’s go eat first.”

During the meal, Qin Jiu finally brought up Old Master Sheng. “He’s the hardest person in the Sheng family to deal with.”

“Sheng Ting stands on the shoulders of a giant. Old Master Sheng is that giant.”

Jiang Nanxing understood. She had wondered how Qin Jiu hadn’t managed to deal with Sheng Ting despite his incompetence. “So… can this giant be handled?”