Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1554: No Men Are Allowed Near Me

Ye Xuan observed Lin Tong, his expression one of astonishment.

Lin Tong responded with a gentle shake of her head and a slight smile, "Based on her demeanor, it seems deliberate. She probably intends to keep you at a distance."

Ye Xuan was momentarily stunned.

Just then,

Leng Qiuge's voice rang out loudly, speaking in the Yan Country dialect, "Tonight, no men are allowed near me, nor are dogs!"

Ye Xuan's brow twitched. He nearly felt compelled to step forward and confront her.

Among the assembled company, only a select few old acquaintances were from Yan Country. What was the meaning behind speaking their language? And where did the mention of dogs come from? There aren't any canines here.

Had he, Ye Xuan, ever wronged Leng Qiuge?

This woman, Leng Qiuge, had vanished without a word, and now she was acting utterly irrational? Must she create the impression that he was the heartless one?

"Let me go speak with her,"

Lin Tong offered a smile tinged with resignation, rose, and walked towards Leng Qiuge.

Unable to intervene, Ye Xuan remained rooted to the spot, holding Xiao Yunduo and watching the scene unfold from a distance.

In a short span, Lin Tong reached Leng Qiuge. Leng Feilong, who had been nearby, wisely maintained a considerable distance of several dozen meters.

Leng Qiuge cast a sidelong glance in a particular direction, her eyes not meeting Lin Tong's. She remained silent, fostering an uncomfortable tension.

Lin Tong pressed her lips together. Typically hesitant to initiate, she began with a warm smile, "Qiuge, it's been too long. How have you been?"

"Quite well," Leng Qiuge replied curtly, her words sparse.

Lin Tong felt a pang of surprise. This cold demeanor from Leng Qiuge was utterly foreign; her close friend would once have been overjoyed to see her.

However, their many years of friendship also provided Lin Tong insight: the more distant Leng Qiuge appeared, the clearer it was that it was merely a facade.

It was akin to a child throwing a tantrum—when asked if they're upset, they'll deny it, then proceed to make every effort to *demonstrate* their displeasure.

With a soft sigh, Lin Tong continued, "He misses you."

The atmosphere suddenly grew heavy with silence.

Lin Tong gazed earnestly at Leng Qiuge, holding her silence.

Leng Qiuge kept her eyes fixed elsewhere, lounging on the sofa with crossed legs, exuding an air of languid arrogance, as if the woman before her were a complete stranger.

A considerable pause ensued.

"He?" Leng Qiuge's lips curved slightly, a casual smile playing on them. "Who is he?"

"You know precisely who he is," Lin Tong stated.

"Amusing, I don't," Leng Qiuge retorted.

Silence descended once more.

A silence as profound as death.

Lin Tong studied Leng Qiuge intently, suddenly finding herself at a loss for words.

She recognized Leng Qiuge's anger, yet the reason remained elusive.

Was this not utterly perplexing?

You were the one who departed without a backward glance, leaving behind a note imploring Ye Xuan not to seek you out, to forget you. How magnanimous those words seemed! How could you now harbor such inexplicably bitter resentment towards Ye Xuan?

Even her dearest friend of many years had been innocently ensnared in this web?

Lin Tong could not fathom it.

Nor would she dare to inquire directly, fully aware that Leng Qiuge would offer no explanation.

Pressing her lips together, Lin Tong spoke again, "Qiuge, please come back. Help me."

"Help with what?" Leng Qiuge feigned surprise.

"Eastern Group requires your assistance. Ye Xuan and I need you," Lin Tong said, her voice low.

"And what concern is it of mine?" Finally turning her head, Leng Qiuge regarded Lin Tong with a flicker of interest and a laugh. "My own family commands such a vast empire awaiting my stewardship. The life of a young lady of means is exceedingly pleasant. Why would I venture to a humble locale like East Sea to subsist as an ordinary individual?"

At this moment, Leng Qiuge appeared undeniably shrewd and calculating, yet her reasoning was undeniably sound.

Indeed, Lin Tong was aware that Leng Qiuge was not the sole heir to the Leng Family fortune; she possessed a formidable brother, earmarked to inherit the mantle of leadership, making the inheritance hers by right.

This was precisely why Leng Qiuge had indulged in years of seemingly frivolous employment at Eastern Group. Had it not been for Ye Xuan, she might still be living a life of carefree leisure...

But why this change?

Truthfully, as the eldest daughter of the Leng Family, Leng Qiuge had no logical reason to squander her years at a modest enterprise like Eastern Group. Just as she could now, with a mere word, inflict considerable trouble upon the Wang Family, who would not covet such potent influence?

Lowering her beautiful eyes, Lin Tong remained silent for a prolonged period.

Finally, a rueful smile graced her lips. "I apologize for the intrusion."

With that, she turned and departed.

Leng Qiuge made no move to stop her.

Indifferently, she watched Lin Tong's retreating figure, then dismissed it from her mind. Picking up a glass of red wine, she contemplated its solitary tartness.

Lin Tong returned to Ye Xuan's side, her expression a mask of helpless bitterness. "I don't understand why, but she seems to harbor a significant grievance against you."

"Perhaps she resents that I broke my promise."

Ye Xuan let out a quiet sigh. He had pledged to Leng Qiuge that he would not reconcile with Lin Tong, yet the very next day, he and Lin Tong had mended their differences.

Did Leng Qiuge's departure stem from this reason?

That night, their relationship had shifted, and her bond with Lin Tong was unknowingly strained. With Ye Xuan's presence and the events of that night, her world felt turned upside down. She could no longer face Lin Tong or Ye Xuan without a sense of shame. Thus, Ye Xuan was not taken aback by Leng Qiuge's resolute and distant demeanor.

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Xuan ultimately decided against seeking out Leng Qiuge himself, understanding that it would only exacerbate her distress.

"Daddy, that lady seems so peculiar. Why does no one acknowledge her when she arrives? Is she a dreadful person?" Xiao Yunduo, standing beside Ye Xuan with wide eyes, observed Leng Qiuge with bewilderment.

"No," Ye Xuan replied with a gentle shake of his head. "That lady is quite kind; she simply doesn't wish to be hurt by anyone anymore, nor does she want to feel sorrow. So, she acts unkindly, making everyone hesitant to approach her."

"That sounds so complicated," Xiao Yunduo pouted sympathetically. "It seems that auntie has a very difficult life; the person who hurt her must be truly terrible!"

Ye Xuan managed a wry smile.

Lin Tong glanced at Ye Xuan before quickly interjecting, "Xiao Yunduo, the person who hurt auntie isn't necessarily a bad person. There are many things in this world that you haven't yet come to understand."

"But..." Xiao Yunduo tilted her head, confused. "Didn't you say, Mama, that a good person wouldn't cause another good person to feel sad?"

Lin Tong found herself momentarily at a loss for words.

Ye Xuan let out a heavy sigh, shaking his head multiple times. "Mama is right. A good person wouldn't make another good person sad. The person who hurt auntie is indeed a bad person."

Casting one final, lingering look in Leng Qiuge's direction, Ye Xuan then led Xiao Yunduo, accompanied by Lin Tong. After a brief farewell to Carter, they departed from the banquet.

Following Ye Xuan's exit.

Leng Qiuge, who had been sitting alone on the sofa, finally turned her gaze toward the door, her beautiful face etched with anger.

Just leaving like that?

"Hmph!"

With an indignant snort, Leng Qiuge rose and walked away. "Uncle Leng, it's time for us to leave as well!"

Leng Feilong followed her, his expression filled with resignation.