Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law

But just as Bai Xiuxiu was about to get up and leave again, she suddenly saw Duan Guanghao glaring at her with a grim expression.

This made Bai Xiuxiu freeze. She didn't dare to move, sitting obediently on the sofa.

It was at this moment that Liu Ergou suddenly spoke. "Secretary Duan, as I mentioned earlier, your mother's illness still requires follow-up treatment."

"Of course, you don't need to worry. I won't neglect the follow-up treatments." As he said this, Liu Ergou picked up his teacup, took another sip, and an indescribable smile spread across his face.

Upon seeing the smile on Liu Ergou's face, Duan Guanghao immediately understood what he meant. He then turned his head to look at Bai Xiuxiu.

"Bai Xiuxiu," Duan Guanghao said in a cold voice.

The sound of her name startled Bai Xiuxiu so badly that she almost fell off the sofa.

Although Bai Xiuxiu had a bad temper and was quite jealous, she was terrified of Duan Guanghao. If it weren't for Duan Guanghao keeping her in check all these years, who knows what she would have become.

Looking at Duan Guanghao's dark expression, Bai Xiuxiu wanted to protest, but before she could speak, a single glare from him silenced her.

Frantic, Bai Xiuxiu cast a pleading look toward Fu Yan for help.

However, Fu Yan acted as if he saw nothing, still sitting there with a grin, looking like he was enjoying the show.

Fu Yan had long been displeased with Bai Xiuxiu. If it weren't for his respect for Duan Guanghao, he would have dealt with her long ago. Now, seeing Bai Xiuxiu being put in her place made Fu Yan very happy.

This woman is so infuriating. She deserves everything she gets. Serves her right!

After all, Liu Ergou was someone he had brought. She should have shown him some basic respect, but not only had Bai Xiuxiu failed to do so, she had publicly humiliated him time and again.

Help her? It'd be a cold day in hell.

Fu Yan said nothing. He just sat there quietly, waiting for a good show to start.

Duan Guanghao, looking at the defiant Bai Xiuxiu, said coldly, "Bai Xiuxiu! Kneel! Serve Liu Ergou tea!"

"I don't want to repeat myself. If I have to say it a second time, you know the consequences!"

After he spoke, a formidable aura of authority radiated from Duan Guanghao. The pressure was so immense that Bai Xiuxiu couldn't even lift her head.

At that moment, Bai Xiuxiu felt incredibly wronged. They had been husband and wife for decades, yet she never imagined her position in his heart was so low. Under these circumstances, not only would he not help her, but he was even kicking her while she was down.

Bai Xiuxiu desperately wanted to say something, but in the end, she swallowed her words.

Because she knew Duan Guanghao didn't lack for women. Although she was his legitimate wife, if she made a serious mistake, her position would not be secure. What's more, she had almost sabotaged the treatment for his own mother. It was a miracle she hadn't been beaten.

But Bai Xiuxiu still wanted to make one last attempt. "Duan Guanghao, are you sure about this?"

Hearing her words, Duan Guanghao replied coldly, "You must do what you promise others. You are absolutely forbidden from going back on your word!"

With that, he fixed his ice-cold gaze on Bai Xiuxiu. Under his stare, she lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou was beaming at the sight.

He couldn't wait for this old hag to be taught a serious lesson. She was truly repulsive! He wasn't some magnanimous person. Since she had offended him, she had to pay the price!

Head bowed, not daring to meet Duan Guanghao's eyes, Bai Xiuxiu finally let out a sigh of resignation. She had originally thought that with their decades of marriage, he would at least plead her case a little, even if she was in the wrong. But not only did Duan Guanghao not defend her, he even spoke up for Liu Ergou.

At this point, Bai Xiuxiu's heart had turned to ash; she didn't want to say anything more. There was no use saying anything now. The matter was set in stone and couldn't be changed.

Bai Xiuxiu took a deep breath and walked over to Liu Ergou. She looked at him, a self-deprecating smile on her face.

Then again, she had no one to blame but herself for this situation. If their roles were reversed, her reaction would probably have been no different from Duan Guanghao's. This was about his own mother, after all.

In the next second, Bai Xiuxiu spoke. "Liu Ergou, I lose!"

After saying this, she unhesitatingly knelt before Liu Ergou.

Just as her knees were about to touch the floor, Liu Ergou suddenly reached out and caught her.

"Forget it. You don't have to kowtow," Liu Ergou said.

Initially, he just wanted to teach her a lesson—to let her know that there's always someone better out there and that she should be less arrogant in the future. Now that he'd achieved his goal, there was no need to push her any further. Besides, Duan Guanghao's actions had truly broken Bai Xiuxiu's heart. He was her husband, after all. For him not to stand up for his own wife... one could only imagine how heartbroken Bai Xiuxiu must be.

Held up by Liu Ergou, Bai Xiuxiu was a little confused. "What do you mean?"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but blush as she felt the searing heat radiating from Liu Ergou's arms—a heat she had never felt before.

Hearing her question, Liu Ergou chuckled. "Heh heh, it's fine. I, Liu Ergou, am not so petty as to make a woman kowtow to me in apology!"

"But I'm not letting you off that easily, either. As for your punishment, I haven't thought of it yet. I'll just put it on your tab for now! When I think of something, I'll collect!"

After saying this to Bai Xiuxiu, Liu Ergou turned to Fu Yan.

Seeing Liu Ergou look at him, Fu Yan couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up.

Liu Ergou smiled at the gesture and then said, "Uncle Fu, this healing business is pretty draining. Is there a place to eat nearby? I'd like to get another bite!"

As an old hand, Fu Yan naturally understood what Liu Ergou meant. Today, Liu Ergou had given him a great deal of face and done him a huge favor. Treating him to a meal was a small matter in comparison.

Thinking this, Fu Yan took out his phone to order some food. But just as he did, Duan Guanghao stopped him.