Accidentally Married to the Big Shot

Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Is He Seriously Injured?

The lady had just finished speaking when a crisp voice came through, “Sorry to keep everyone waiting, there was a bit of a traffic jam on the road.”

Then the girl who had been receiving guests at the door came in with a smile and introduced, “Everyone, this is Mr. Bai Anzhi, the investor of the De Xin Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute.”

A group of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners hurried to welcome him with smiles and applause.

Bai Anzhi walked to the main seat, greeted everyone with a smile, and finally, his gaze landed on Su Meixi.

“What a coincidence to see a fellow townsman and old friend.”

Su Meixi nodded back at him with a smile.

Bai Anzhi only joked for a moment before getting down to business.

His true objective was indeed to gather more Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners for his institute. He wasn’t poaching them; the doctors could still do their own work. It was more about collaborating during their free time on various fields of research, essentially integrating resources.

Those interested in joining could sign a contract, and if the projects they researched were successful, they would get a share of the profits. It wouldn’t conflict with their primary jobs, and they could freelance.

Since Su Meixi was representing Dr. Lu, she was also taking serious notes.

She found that Bai Anzhi had a certain charisma. He didn’t put on airs when working, was very easygoing, and seemed to lack a certain imposing presence until he deftly addressed matters of principle with humor.

Some of the female doctors quite liked him.

One female doctor, in her forties, even wanted to set him up with someone, asking if he was married.

He said he was currently single, planning to consider dating only once the institute was on the right track.

It was really just an excuse.

Even if the institute turned a profit, compared to the earnings of the companies in Feng City, it was a mere drop in the ocean.

Seeing that he wasn’t interested in dating, the female doctor didn’t pursue the matter further.

After the meeting, Bai Anzhi played host and treated everyone to a meal at a tea house, serving specialties from Hu City.

Generally, Su Meixi didn’t care to post on her social network, but today’s dishes were beautifully presented, with exquisite plating like works of art. Seeing others taking photos and sharing them, she too snapped a few nice ones and posted them with the caption: “Hu City specialties.”

Before long, her post garnered quite a few likes.

Zhou Yuan said that she had also dined there and agreed the food was indeed good.

Weina asked whether such delicate portions could be filling.

Li Pingping posted a cryptic emoticon, and that’s when Su Meixi remembered she’d forgotten to block her. She quickly set her privacy settings to do just that.

As soon as she finished, she received a message.

It was Professor Chen.

Back in Guang City, Professor Chen had worked with her on insomnia and had mentored her.

Afterward, due to Gu Wei’s mysterious recovery from insomnia and her departure to the border, their contact had lessened.

Professor Chen opened with, “Did you go to the conference?”

Su Meixi was surprised, “Yes, is Professor Chen in Hu City too?”

Otherwise, how would he know about her attending the meeting?

Professor Chen replied, “I’m currently an advisor at Mr. Bai’s institute.”

That explained it.

Su Meixi said, “Then I’ll have to visit you when I have time.”

“You have time today, don’t you? You could come to the institute for a visit; I’m here.”

Su Meixi: “…”

…

Su Meixi needed directions to the institute, so she reluctantly explained her situation to Bai Anzhi.

Hearing this, Bai Anzhi laughed triumphantly, “I knew we were fated to meet. At first, when I asked you to join the institute, you refused, but now, fate has pushed you towards us.”

Su Meixi said, “I’m just going to visit Professor Chen, not the institute itself.”

“We’ll see after you visit,” Bai Anzhi smiled and went to get the car.

Wealthy CEOs often have chauffeurs and assistants, but Bai Anzhi preferred driving himself. In Hu City, he rode around in his yellow convertible sports car, rumbling down the streets. Thankfully it was May and the weather wasn’t cold, but it still tousled Su Meixi’s hair into a mess.

Fortunately, her hair was manageable, and a simple combing restored it to order.

Bai Anzhi brought Su Meixi to his Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute, a three-story building located near a park with exquisite exterior design. Once inside, there was the comforting scent of Chinese herbs.

Su Meixi was immediately drawn to the various projects inside.

Traditional Chinese Medicine, having been inherited in Hua Xia for thousands of years, faced severe marginalization by the influx of Western medicine during the mid-Republic era. Renowned individuals returning from abroad severely criticized Traditional Chinese Medicine, and many hereditary doctors were forced to change occupation, resorting to reading fortunes instead.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is factional, not omniscient. Some hereditary skills are specialized in treating indigestion in children, some specialize in kidney stones, some are masters of gynecology, some treat internal ailments, others specialize in bone-setting or treating venomous snake bites…

Bai Anzhi’s institute had many rooms, each marked with signs such as the Pediatrics Research Room, Gynecology Research Room, Massage Room, Internal Medicine Room… Staff members were enthusiastically discussing their research within these rooms.

Su Meixi loved the working environment here.

Seeing how fascinated she was, Bai Anzhi resisted urging her; he just smiled inwardly.

He took her to Professor Chen’s office.

Professor Chen was researching the treatment of neurological issues in Chinese medicine, including insomnia, pain management, detox, and more.

He was as serious and strict as ever.

But the fact that he received Su Meixi indicated his high regard for her. His office had a tea set ready, and he brewed some tea, chatting with Su Meixi about her work.

“You’re here for further training?” inquired Professor Chen.

“Yes, at Xin Ren Hospital.”

“How do you find it?”

“It’s very good. I feel like everything is better here compared to the hospital I was at before.”

Professor Chen said, “I asked you to stay in Guang City, but you refused. After your training, I assume you’ll return to Feng City?”

Su Meixi nodded, “After all, Feng City provided me with this training opportunity. I need to repay the hospital for what I’ve learned.”

Plus, her and Gu Wei’s families were in Feng City.

Professor Chen looked at her admiringly.

“Well, while you’re here, you can come to this institute. You can help me with some projects, sort out some data. Is that okay?”

Professor Chen still remembered that Su Meixi was a diligent student who could spend entire nights at the library, finding detailed information for her research.

Having no particular commitments after work, Su Meixi agreed.

Professor Chen added, “I also occasionally need to visit Xin Ren Hospital. A very important person has been injured, and I am part of the expert consultation panel.”

“A VIP?” Su Meixi was curious about the identity of this important figure.

Professor Chen explained, “I don’t know his exact status, but to mobilize so many experts for a consultation, he must be an important figure. He’s also quite young, appears to be a military officer by his build.”

“Is his injury serious?” Su Meixi inquired.