He Yifei gave Chen Jie a grateful look.
Xing Tianci sneered, "I heard doctors only make about ten thousand a month now, not much salary themselves, and they're still introducing others to high-paying jobs? What a joke!"
Chen Jie's gaze turned cold, but with He Yifei's mother present, he didn't say much.
He Yifei said awkwardly to Chen Jie, "Why don't you check on my mom first?"
"Okay."
Chen Jie nodded, then took out a pack of silver needles he had just bought on the way from his pocket.
He could have directly used a healing spell on He Yifei's mother, but her condition was more serious than he had expected. While healing spells were good in emergencies, they couldn't completely cure her in one go.
Since Chen Jie was here, he naturally intended to cure He Yifei's mother completely.
So, while performing traditional Chinese acupuncture, he also infused spiritual energy to aid in the treatment.
"Fetch a basin of water," Chen Jie instructed He Yifei.
"Oh, okay." He Yifei quickly ran outside and returned with a basin of water.
Before long, small blisters began to form on the spots where Chen Jie had inserted the silver needles into He Yifei's mother.
"Is this how you treat illness? Don't go and kill her," Xing Tianci sneered. "He Yifei, I advise you to tell him to stop. Don't let any accidents happen, or you'll regret it."
He Yifei was also seeing this for the first time and asked Chen Jie worriedly, "Chen Jie, is it okay?"
Chen Jie raised his hand and used the tip of a needle to puncture the swollen areas.
A foul-smelling thick fluid flowed out from the small blisters.
Chen Jie said calmly, "Don't worry, your mother has excess fluid in her body. I'm helping her expel it."
With that, Chen Jie inserted a few more needles.
Simultaneously, he channeled spiritual power.
"Pour some hot water," Chen Jie said.
He Yifei nodded nervously and brought a cup of water to Chen Jie, "Chen Jie, drink some water and rest."
"I'm not asking for a drink, I'm giving it to your mother," Chen Jie said, glancing at her.
"Ah?" He Yifei quickly took the water and helped her mother drink it.
"Cough, cough, cough…"
As He Yifei's mother coughed, Chen Jie pressed a finger to her shoulder.
A large amount of spiritual power was delivered.
Instantly, He Yifei's mother's sallow complexion turned much more ruddy.
At this moment, she raised her hand, picked up the water herself, and drank.
He Yifei stared in stunned silence.
Her mother, however, stood up anxiously and said, "Sir, please stop for a moment, I need to use the restroom."
Saying that, she hurried into the bathroom.
He Yifei's mouth dropped open.
After a gurgling sound from the bathroom, He Yifei's mother quickly returned and lay down on the reclining chair.
"I feel much better now, sir, please continue," He Yifei's mother said sheepishly.
"Mom!" He Yifei exclaimed excitedly.
"What is it?" He Yifei's mother asked, confused.
"You, you just stood up!" He Yifei cried.
"What? This…" He Yifei's mother cautiously tried to stand up.
She then lifted her arms and exclaimed ecstatically, "I've recovered? My body feels full of strength, I could even eat five steamed buns!"
The two embraced.
"Daughter, I won't be a burden to you anymore."
Chen Jie watched the scene with a smile. He had not only cured He Yifei's mother's muscle atrophy but also all her other ailments.
Nourished by spiritual energy, He Yifei's mother was now healthier than an average person.
Meanwhile, Xing Tianci watched this scene with a darkened expression.
"Benefactor, thank you for saving me!" He Yifei's mother began to kneel before Chen Jie.
Chen Jie stopped her and smiled, "It's just a small favor. He Yifei and I are classmates, so of course I had to help. Since your illness is cured, I'll be going now."
"Yifei, quickly see our benefactor out, and remember to treat him to a meal. Thank him properly, okay?"
He Yifei's mother instructed.
"Mom, I understand. Don't worry."
He Yifei and Chen Jie exchanged a look and walked towards the door.
Xing Tianci followed behind. As they reached the doorway, before they could bid farewell, he cleared his throat and said, "He Yifei, since your mother is cured, you can come back to work with me now."
He Yifei looked at Xing Tianci and said, "I'm sorry, Manager, I won't be working today. I need to properly thank Chen Jie."
Xing Tianci sneered, "Properly thank him? Perhaps you mean offer yourself to him?"
He Yifei's heart tightened, and she stole a glance at Chen Jie.
Then she said, "This is my own business, and it seems unrelated to you, doesn't it?"
"It has nothing to do with me, but you'd better think about the consequences of doing this! Tomorrow, the company is arranging a trip to Mount Wutai in the provincial capital. Do you want to go on a paid vacation, or do you want to stay and work at the company? That depends on your performance!" Xing Tianci threatened.
"You, that's my right! You can't take away my rights!" He Yifei said indignantly.
"Heh, I applied for this myself. It's up to me to decide who goes! Tell me, do you want to stay and work with me at the company, or do you want me to let everyone else stay and work while you and I go to Mount Wutai on a business trip?" Xing Tianci asked.
He Yifei was furious.
Whether she stayed at the company or went to Mount Wutai, she would have to accompany Xing Tianci alone.
At that time, what could she do if Xing Tianci wanted to do something?
Just as she was about to speak, Chen Jie's gaze turned icy, and he kicked Xing Tianci in the stomach.
Bang!
With a dull thud, Xing Tianci was sent flying five meters away.
Then, Chen Jie followed up, grabbed him by the collar, and lifted him up, "I won't say it a second time. Stay away from He Yifei, or I'll make you regret it!"
"You…" Xing Tianci looked at Chen Jie in pain.
A flash of fear crossed his eyes.
He was just an ordinary low-level manager; when had he ever gotten into a fight?
The palpable killing intent in Chen Jie's eyes filled him with dread.
For a moment, he didn't know what to do.
"Get out!"
Chen Jie threw him away and shouted.
Xing Tianci dared not say another word and scrambled away.
"Chen Jie, thank you!" He Yifei said gratefully to Chen Jie.
Chen Jie smiled, "It's just a small favor. If this person dares to manipulate you again, tell me, and I'll find a way to make him stop harassing you."
"You cured my mom, and I don't know how to repay you. Chen Jie, how about I write you an IOU? When I have money, I'll pay you back slowly." He Yifei nodded.
"Do I look like someone who lacks money?" Chen Jie said with a smile.
He Yifei's face instantly turned red: Then, how about offering myself to you?
However, she only dared to think such things in her heart.
"If Xing Tianci really leaves you behind and takes the rest of the company to Mount Wutai, and you want to go, I can give you a ride, as I have some business to attend to there tomorrow," Chen Jie suggested.
"Ah? Yes, I, I'm willing to go with you."
He Yifei immediately said, her face red.