I Conquer the Entertainment Industry with My Medical Skills - Chapter 49

In the end, a phone call summoned Xie Anran away, and the promised overnight stay never materialized.

An Ningqing left alone with the kitten Xie Anran had chosen.

“Don’t you check the time before performing surgery?” Wang Ming asked.

“No,” An Ningqing replied.

Wang Ming was at his wit’s end. The one paying the bills was the boss, after all. Though his eyelids were heavy with exhaustion—he’d performed five or six surgeries in the past two days, mostly sterilizations—major operations like An Ningqing’s required his full attention. He forced himself to focus and injected the unfortunate kitten with anesthesia. “This kind of surgery carries risks. I thought you’d wait for Liangzai to recover before doing a second one. Aren’t you rushing things?”

“Liangzai?”

“Ah, that’s what I named him. His eyes are so big and bright.”

An Ningqing smiled faintly, momentarily wondering what her own kitten should be called. Hmm, I’ll leave the naming to Third Miss Xie. “You don’t need to name this one.”

Wang Ming stole glances at her expression. An Ningqing wore her professional smile, appearing warm and approachable. But after a while, one could see it was a practiced facade, etched into her very bones. Her gaze, earnest and focused, betrayed the truth. Based on his years of experience, Wang Ming suspected An Ningqing didn’t truly care for animals. Yet she was doing things even devoted pet lovers wouldn’t attempt.

This was truly bizarre.

Perhaps it was just another peculiar amusement for the wealthy.

Meanwhile, Lu Lu was doing what he considered meaningful work. He pulled out his phone and began filming the little creatures.

Look at these adorable angels! They’ve only been here for a couple of days, and we’re all Sister An’s patients now. We’ll be posting their recovery videos soon. Loving people are welcome to adopt, but the adoption criteria are strict. Are you up for the challenge? Dog emoji Cigarette emoji

As soon as Lu Lu uploaded the video, it went viral, spreading like wildfire.

Whoa, can Sister An even treat animals now?

Is she just trying to boost her image?

Will the recovery videos include you too, Lu Lu? Dog emoji

Waaah, my silly son gets to be surrounded by all these fluffballs! I’m so jealous!

These cats and dogs are skin and bones. Are we sure An Ningqing isn’t abusing them?

???

Lu Lu was about to respond when his manager called. By the time he hung up, a full-blown war had erupted in the comments section of his post, with trolls and fans locked in a fierce battle that had already raged for three hundred rounds.

Lu Lu stared in disbelief. “What the hell? Spreading lies the moment you open your mouths! You people have too much time on your hands! No one is allowed to speak ill of my Sister An!”

Then he joined the fray, tearing into the trolls alongside his fans, completely disregarding his manager’s instructions. The online battle raged until dawn, finally allowing Xie Xuanze next door to get a good night’s sleep.

An Ningqing had performed five consecutive surgeries on the little creatures. She was fine, but Wang Ming, who had been assisting her, was utterly exhausted. “Aren’t you pushing yourself too hard? I thought two surgeries a day was your limit, but now you’re doing three!”

An Ningqing looked puzzled. “But I’m doing most of the work myself, aren’t I?”

Wang Ming stared at her, speechless.

This woman is truly Versailles incarnate.

Fortunately, An Ningqing focused on saving lives. If she were trying to steal business, he’d be out of a job.

Wang Ming threw up his hands in surrender. “Miss An, you’re amazing, but I’m worried that if I collapse from exhaustion, there’ll be no one to monitor their post-operative recovery. That would be a net loss. Besides, you need rest too, right?”

An Ningqing nodded. “You’re right.”

Wang Ming breathed a sigh of relief, ready to praise her wisdom, when she added, “In that case, do you have any veterinarian friends with skills comparable to yours? If we could get one or two to help with post-operative care, we could focus on the surgeries.”

Even a donkey in a production team wouldn’t be worked this hard.

Wang Ming couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up.

Soon, their animal rescue team gained a new member: a young woman fresh out of college. The moment she saw An Ningqing, her eyes lit up, and she excitedly stammered, “Welcome to your team! I’ll work hard and won’t let you down!”

Her voice was loud and energetic, but…

Wang Ming sighed, “She’s your fan.”

An Ningqing smiled and nodded. “Then I’ll leave them in your care. Keep detailed records of their daily food intake and bowel movements, and report any issues to me immediately. Thank you for your hard work.”

The young woman nodded eagerly. As soon as An Ningqing left, she began cleaning the “hospital rooms” for the cats and dogs, replacing soiled pads with fresh ones and refilling their water bowls.

“Ta-da! Let me show you how well they’re treated here. I told you this isn’t a show! Mods, ban anyone who trolls or nitpicks. Our Sister An is a true professional, even when it comes to cats and dogs.”

“Oh, look, a kind-hearted young lady has joined us! But first, let’s check on Liangzai. Liangzai is an adorable Corgi, but someone deliberately broke both his legs…”

Bored out of his mind, Lu Lu found himself a new project: livestreaming the daily lives of the cats and dogs on the estate. His already large fanbase grew even larger as more viewers tuned in to follow the ongoing series. Some even asked about the “strict” conditions he had mentioned earlier in the livestream.

Everything seemed to be progressing smoothly.

One day, while filming the animals on the lawn, a sharp-eyed viewer noticed an unfamiliar orange cat. What caught their attention was how unnaturally normal the cat behaved.

“Wait a minute… Let me count. Hey, it looks like there really is an extra cat here.”

“This one—”

Lu Lu had initially been curious about the stray cat’s origins. But when he picked it up, he discovered its body was cold and stiff, not soft at all. Upon closer inspection, he realized the cat’s eyes were actually cameras.

“!!!”

“Sister An, someone’s spying on you with surveillance devices.”

The livestream was immediately cut short. Lu Lu had always felt secure because the estate’s security was tight—anyone entering had to undergo thorough searches to prevent dangerous items from being brought in. He never imagined someone would resort to such tactics. Frowning, Lu Lu advised, “Sister An, I strongly recommend you report this to the police immediately. This reeks of a crazed fan.”

An Ningqing: “???”

Lu Lu: “They’re completely insane. They’ll do anything to get close to you—chase your car, sneak into your room and hide in the closet or under the bed, use your bath towels, rummage through your personal belongings…”

As Lu Lu spoke, his expression darkened. “You absolutely can’t give in. If you do, they’ll only escalate their behavior.”

An Ningqing raised an eyebrow. She doubted she’d encounter such extreme fans often. She suspected the surveillance device was related to unfinished business with the Xie Family. Coincidentally, Xie Anran had visited just before it appeared.

“This fake cat’s eye is remarkably realistic,” she remarked.

“???”

The emperor isn’t worried, but the eunuch is.

Lu Lu was so anxious he felt a fever blister forming on his lip. “Sister An, you can’t let this slide! They’re truly terrifying.”

An Ningqing handed the fake cat to the head of her security team. “Can you trace the source of this surveillance?”

The team leader, speaking fluent Mandarin, replied, “This camera is the latest BH235w model—a high-definition camera with a range of 100 meters. It transmits not only video but also clear audio of your conversations. Tracing it will be difficult, but this was our failure, Miss An. I’ll provide a full report as soon as possible.”

Lu Lu stared in astonishment.

Just one glance, and he could identify the exact model? Were all of Sister An’s bodyguards this skilled?

An Ningqing nodded. “Alright, but get me a pair of these cameras.”

David, the bodyguard captain, replied, “Yes, Miss.”

With that, he cradled the cat and left.

Online, the temporary suspension of the livestream and the discovery of surveillance cameras at An Ningqing’s residence became trending topics. Lu Lu nervously asked, “Sister An, do you think these stalker fans found your place because of my livestream?”

He lowered his head. “I’m sorry, Sister An. I think I’ve caused you trouble.”

An Ningqing stretched her stiff shoulders. “You were only livestreaming the pet care area and the temporary infirmary. How could that reveal my address? They must be quite the Sherlock Holmes. Don’t overthink it; this has nothing to do with you.”

Lu Lu asked, “Really?”

An Ningqing smiled and nodded. “Of course. Have you felt any discomfort in your throat lately?”

“No, it seems like my throat hasn’t been blocked since I came here.”

“Sister An, you’re amazing!”

After comforting her patient with a few words, An Ningqing hurried to perform surgeries on her small animal patients. She didn’t even notice Xu Fenglai’s calls. Exhausted, she collapsed into bed and fell asleep immediately, unaware of the uproar an overseas murder case was causing online.

When she woke up early the next morning, Uncle Qin greeted her with red-rimmed eyes. “Miss, you should go see the First Young Master.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Madam and Mr. Xie… they’ve passed away overseas.”

The bowl in An Ningqing’s hand scraped against the table with a sharp screech. She grabbed her phone and saw several missed calls, none from Xie Anran. “Is this confirmed?”

Qin Xun wiped the corner of his reddened eye. “It’s all over the internet. They’re saying the couple was Madam and Mr. Xie.”

An Ningqing set the bowl aside and searched for “Mr. and Mrs. Xie death.” Countless videos popped up, each with a sensational headline:

Mr. and Mrs. Xie Brutally Murdered Overseas

Chinese Couple Found Dismembered in Hotel Room, Suspected to Be Mr. and Mrs. Xie

The news videos were all blurred with mosaics. An Ningqing patiently watched one video, then another, scrolling through them for half an hour. The videos were largely the same, and none of them showed the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Xie.

“Why are you crying? What if your wife and Mr. Xie are still alive and well? Wouldn’t you be crying for nothing?”

Qin Xun choked back his sobs.

An Ningqing calmly ate her breakfast. While digesting her meal, she ran into Lu Lu, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated. She greeted him briefly before hurrying back to her work, performing surgeries on the little ones.

“You… shouldn’t you take a day off?”

“Why would I take a day off?”

Wang Ming and Cai Cai exchanged glances. They both felt that An Ningqing should be comforting her fiancée, especially since they had all seen the news online. Wasn’t this the most painful time for Third Miss Xie?

But before they could speak, An Ningqing had already put on her white coat and even urged them, “Let’s get started.”

Wang Ming was speechless.

Is she a heartless workaholic?!

Wang Ming realized An Ningqing wasn’t just heartless; she was bordering on insane. The time she spent on each surgery kept shrinking. Normally, they’d perform three or four surgeries a day, but this morning alone, An Ningqing had already completed three.

After a grueling morning, Wang Ming felt his soul was about to leave his body. Cai Cai, however, rushed over excitedly, cradling the Caribbean Pirate One-Eyed Cat. “An An, its paw can move now!”

It wasn’t just the cat; the other dogs were showing remarkable progress too. Liangzai, in particular, had recently started trying to stand on his hind legs.

An Ningqing’s bone-setting skills were truly miraculous.

She was holding the Caribbean Pirate One-Eyed Cat, whom she had secretly named Caribbean. The netizens had commented that its single eye was a bit frightening, so Cai Cai had made it an eyepatch. Combined with its aloof demeanor, the name “Caribbean” had quickly spread among the online community.

An Ningqing examined the cat’s fractured paw and gently stroked its head. “Animals have incredible vitality and a strong capacity for self-healing. It’s recovering remarkably well.”

The human body’s self-healing abilities are also quite impressive.

As she calculated the dosage, An Ningqing absentmindedly squeezed the cat’s other paws. “Once your paw is fully healed, I’ll take you to find your owner. She’ll be so happy to see you.”