Chapter 222: Chapter 222: Intercepting Wild Mountain Ginseng Halfway _1
The auctioneer showed a troubled expression, unsure of how to proceed. After all, the auction was still underway, and Qin Yuanyuan’s actions amounted to hijacking the sale mid-way.
"Miss Qin, I’m afraid this is a bit inappropriate," the auctioneer said humbly.
Qin Yuanyuan looked very anxious and said, "I’ve already contacted the owner of this Wild Mountain Ginseng and paid for it. It’s just that the incident happened so suddenly that there wasn’t time to notify you. If you don’t believe me, you can call to ask!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the auctioneer’s earpiece received a message instructing him to comply with Qin Yuanyuan’s request.
The auctioneer proactively opened the cabinet, took out the Wild Mountain Ginseng, and handed it to Qin Yuanyuan.
Ye Ming watched from below, his expression shifting between light and shadow. The item he considered as good as his had been snatched away right before his eyes.
Seeing that Qin Yuanyuan was about to leave, Ye Ming promptly stood up and said, "Miss Qin, could you let me have this Centennial Wild Mountain Ginseng?"
"I can buy it with money or trade other items for it!"
Qin Yuanyuan shook her head resolutely, firmly declaring, "Sorry, I really need this Wild Mountain Ginseng and won’t sell it regardless of the price you offer."
Ye Ming frowned deeply, feeling a sense of urgency.
This Centennial Wild Mountain Ginseng not only had sufficient age but was also endowed with abundant Spiritual Energy. Its medicinal effect was more than a hundred times stronger than that of ordinary Wild Mountain Ginseng, so Ye Ming didn’t want to let it go easily.
He said earnestly, "Ordinary people can’t maximize the use of Wild Mountain Ginseng. If you’re trying to save someone, I can help you."
The order of the auction was disrupted by Ye Ming’s sudden appearance, and, for a moment, all eyes were on him.
Some had recognized Ye Ming’s identity and started to talk among themselves, "Isn’t that the Ye kid?"
"The one who forged a fake marriage agreement and caused a ruckus at the Zhang Family’s place? To attract the attention of the young Miss Zhang, he did such despicable things. He’s truly contemptible."
"I heard he made a betting agreement with the Zhang Family and the decisive battle is imminent. Yet, here he is, carefree enough to cause trouble and attract Miss Qin’s attention. Absolutely shameless!"
Of course, such murmurs reached the ears of Qin Yuanyuan.
Qin Yuanyuan’s expression darkened, and her gaze toward Ye Ming filled with disdain.
Not wanting to waste any more time, she said outright, "Sorry, I don’t know you well, and I have urgent matters to attend to right now. I don’t have time to waste here with you!"
Having said this, Qin Yuanyuan turned and left.
Xia Ningning saw the look on Ye Ming’s face and confusion shone in her eyes. She too thought Ye Ming had been attracted by Qin Yuanyuan’s beauty, which motivated his actions.
Just as she was about to ask some questions, Ye Ming didn’t give her the chance.
"I can’t let her just walk away. There must be a hidden reason behind this!"
Ye Ming speculated that her urgent search for the Centennial Wild Mountain Ginseng must be for saving someone.
Without another word, Ye Ming dashed out of the venue, eager to follow Qin Yuanyuan’s steps.
Unfortunately, he was still one step late; as soon as he exited the door, he saw Qin Yuanyuan get into a pink sports car, which was already speeding away.
Ye Ming quickly hailed a taxi and followed closely behind.
Meanwhile, Xia Ningning, feeling somewhat unwilling to be ignored, intended to uncover the truth for herself. But as she emerged, she witnessed Ye Ming already getting into a taxi.
"You sure run fast. I have to see what you’re really up to!"
"Could it be that you’ve really been seduced by Qin Yuanyuan?"
Qin Yuanyuan’s sweet looks and status as a popular celebrity admired by thousands indeed set her apart. Xia Ningning felt unconfident in her heart.
After leaving home, she also hailed a taxi and followed Ye Ming.
The three of them chased each other and soon arrived outside a secluded hospital.
This hospital was the most elite in Ningjiang City, with the best reputation.
After parking her car, Qin Yuanyuan rushed in with the Wild Mountain Ginseng and entered a deluxe ward.
An elderly man with white hair lay on the sickbed.
Feeble and barely opening his eyes, he was plugged with tubes and surrounded by various medical devices.
His condition was extremely poor, his life hanging by a thread.
Qin Yuanyuan anxiously approached the bed and said with a sob in her voice, "Grandpa, I’ve brought the Wild Mountain Ginseng. I’ll feed it to you, and you’ll get better soon!"
After speaking, Qin Yuanyuan hurriedly took out the Wild Mountain Ginseng and was about to stuff it into the patient’s mouth.
Just then, Ye Ming appeared and immediately stopped Qin Yuanyuan’s action, saying, "Wild Mountain Ginseng is a great tonic, but it’s not to be used this way. If you feed it to the patient, he may die on the spot."
Qin Yuanyuan hadn’t expected Ye Ming to show up at this moment. Her expression grew even more impatient, saying, "Will you ever stop? If you keep following me, I’m going to call the police!"
At this moment, Ye Ming, in Qin Yuanyuan’s heart, was like an obsessive fan determined to attract her attention at all costs.
But what was the situation now? Qin Yuanyuan didn’t want to pay him any attention.
"Miss Qin, I’m not following you, just offering a piece of advice!" Ye Ming said, holding back his temper.
Although Wild Mountain Ginseng is good, eating it raw would be too strong for most people to handle, let alone a dying patient.
Ye Ming had already anticipated the outcome.
"I don’t need your advice! My grandfather’s doctor said that to treat his illness, we must use Wild Mountain Ginseng. You’re not a doctor, why are you being a know-it-all!"
Qin Yuanyuan’s patience had reached its limit. After speaking, she paid no more attention to Ye Ming, and despite his attempts at dissuading her, she broke off a small piece of Wild Mountain Ginseng and was about to stuff it into the old man’s mouth.
"Grandpa, you’ll be fine once you eat this," Qin Yuanyuan said.
The elderly man on the bed obediently opened his mouth and consumed the small piece of Wild Mountain Ginseng.
Who knew that the next second, the man spat out a mouthful of blood, and the surrounding medical equipment began to emit a piercing alarm.
When the equipment sounds an alarm, it indicates that the patient is in danger.
Qin Yuanyuan suddenly panicked and cried out, "How could this happen? Grandpa, how are you?"
After spitting blood, the old man’s complexion grew even paler, and he slowly closed his eyes, motionless.
Ye Ming sadly shook his head and said, "I’ve already warned you. Your grandpa’s body is too weak to handle such a strong tonic."
"It’s not just your grandpa; even ordinary people might not withstand such a powerful medicinal effect!"
Qin Yuanyuan completely lost her composure and vented her anger at Ye Ming, shouting, "It’s all because you wasted my time that my grandpa ended up like this!"
