QT: The Rescue Of The Miserable Bigshots-Chapter 217 - 8.4

"Young Master."

In a secluded private villa on the outskirts of the city, the dim corridor stretched like a shadow. A butler in a black tuxedo moved swiftly and lightly, heading toward the man seated in a wheelchair at the end of the hallway, his figure outlined by the pale light seeping through the window.

Only when he got closer did he quickly bow and said, "Master, it’s time for your meal."

The man didn’t turn around. His gaze remained fixed on the delicately carved window frame. He slowly raised a hand and tapped the glass. "Is there any news that should make me happy today?"

The housekeeper’s face froze for a moment. He took a cautious step back before regaining his composure, "I don’t know if it can be considered good news. Our people at the old house sent word that Fu Xiaoyuan returned today. He tried to convince the old man to cancel the engagement. The old man became furious on the spot. In the end, nothing was settled."

"Cancel the engagement?"

The man’s fingers that were pointing at the window slowly clenched into a fist, and the next moment, he brought it down hard. The glass shattered with a bang and fell all over the floor inside and outside.

As if accustomed to such moments, the butler just stood there quietly, without rushing forward, "Yes, young master."

Since the young master broke his leg in a car accident three years ago, he has been confined to a wheelchair every day. What’s more, the identity of the once publicly recognized heir of the Fu family was stripped away overnight and changed to Fu Xiaoyuan, an illegitimate son, overnight.

The young master worked hard for the company for several years, but because of a car accident, he became the abandoned child of the Fu family.

From that point on, the young master’s temper grew increasingly unpredictable. He left the old house and moved into this remote villa.

According to the nanny at home, the young master could be as frightening as a madman at any moment.

The nannies at the villa changed one after another, none lasted even a full month.

Logically speaking, since there was also Fu Xiaoyuan in the Fu family, the servants should have referred to Fu Yanchen as the eldest young master. But the housekeeper knew, Fu Yanchen didn’t like hearing the word eldest.

Thankfully, since this isn’t the old family house, the housekeeper won’t be put in an awkward spot. He simply called him young master to avoid making Fu Yanchen unhappy.

"His fiance... if I remember correctly, wasn’t it the young master of the Jiang family?"

Ignoring the blood on his hand, the man in the wheelchair rolled forward. The wheels crushed the broken glass on the floor, making a sharp, crackling sound, but his expression didn’t change.

He knew his father too well.

Greedy and selfish.

Even his own son could be discarded at any time.

Let alone a son-in-law.

He had chosen the young master of the Jiang family, so there is no doubt that he must have taken a fancy to the benefits that the Jiang family can bring to the Fu family.

"Yes, young master."

"Let them jump." Fu Yanchen’s thin lips curled with a trace of sarcasm, "Once they’ve jumped enough... everything will be neat and tidy."

The housekeeper’s heart gave a chill. He didn’t dare respond carelessly, and instead tactfully changed the subject, "Young master, tomorrow is your scheduled full checkup at the hospital. If you don’t wish to go, I can inform Dr. Fang."

Normally, the family doctor would come directly to the villa, but this type of comprehensive re-examination, required every six months, could only be done at the hospital.

The housekeeper knew that Fu Yanchen was resistant to it, so when he brought it up, he was ready to bear Fu Yanchen’s anger at any time.

As expected, Fu Yanchen refused without a second thought.

Because of this topic, his face became visibly gloomy, and it became cloudy, making people dare not look directly at him.

The housekeeper spoke cautiously, "Doctor Fang mentioned over the phone that the hospital has a new device that might be able to stimulate the young master’s leg muscles. He suggested giving it a try."

"So what if I try it?"

Fu Yanchen’s voice suddenly cracked, losing all trace of calm. "The most famous doctors in the world have already sentenced my legs to be useless. What do you want me to try? Huh? Go out there, embarrass myself, become a laughingstock? Let the whole world know that I, the once-promising heir of the Fu family, have become a useless cripple who can only sit in a wheelchair!?"

"No, no... Young Master, I’m only passing on Doctor Fang’s advice."

The housekeeper broke into a cold sweat. He dared not meet Fu Yanchen’s eyes and wished he could disappear right here and now.

In the wheelchair, Fu Yanchen remained silent for a long time after venting his anger, so long that the housekeeper thought he wouldn’t speak again. Then, he saw him raise his hand and press firmly against his throbbing forehead. His voice settled, steady and low, "Tell Doctor Fang I’ll go there tomorrow."

The housekeeper was stunned, nearly doubting what he had heard. After a brief moment, his tone relaxed noticeably, "Alright, I’ll call Doctor Fang right away!"

"Host, do you think Fu Xiaoyuan will be able to cancel the engagement?"

The system, still unable to transform into a dog, felt a twinge of helplessness. It could only chat quietly with Jiang Jiamian to pass the time.

"Of course not."

Jiang Jiamian lowered his eyes as the doctor gently stripped away the bandage from his leg. He gave a faint nod, "Thank you."

The doctor, a little surprised by the young master’s respectful attitude, softened his voice, "You can have the plaster cast removed, but you’ll need to stay in the hospital for further rehabilitation. The nurse will remove the bandage on your face soon. Be careful with your diet, avoid certain foods, and don’t eat indiscriminately."

Jiang Jiamian nodded obediently, "Okay, thank you, doctor."

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