Ch 149: Second Sister, What’s That Tone? Don’t You Trust Me?

There are definitely cameras inside.

And they all use one network.

Crackle… crackle…

The screen flashed.

The interior view of Xinran’s studio appeared.

One camera was pointed at the interior hall, showing a receptionist in stockings pouring water.

One camera was in a corner of the office.

Inside the office, Eldest Sister was seen, and a female doctor opposite her?

Xinran?

The female doctor seemed young, but judging from the image, she should be very familiar with Eldest Sister. The two were laughing and talking, not like a treatment.

It looked more like friends chatting.

Cao Cheng imitated Zhen Zidan’s posture, his eyes fixed on Second Sister, and pointed at the screen with his backhand: “Do you know this woman?”

Second Sister frowned: “I don’t know… wait, zoom in.”

Cao Cheng adjusted it.

“Zoom in more.”

“…”

“Bigger.”

“Whoa, do you think I’m a magic staff? It’s already at maximum zoom!” Cao Cheng was speechless.

Second Sister didn’t say anything else, her spirited eyes fixed on the screen.

After a while.

Second Sister said: “She looks a little familiar. I should have seen this face….”

Cao Cheng didn’t ask any more questions.

Instead, he fiddled with the computer, minimized the camera view, and started searching online…

Quickly.

Young Master Cao found her data through Xinran Psychology Studio’s registration archives.

“Shen Xinran!”

“Graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in Psychology…”

“Doctorate…”

There wasn’t much information available online, only a few articles published in journals such as the 《Psychology Bulletin》 and the 《China Journal of Clinical Psychology》.

There were also foreign journals.

From these forums, her research direction could be analyzed: hypnosis, mindfulness training, depression and anxiety…

…

“Shen Xinran!!!”

Second Sister suddenly said: “I remember now, she’s Shen Family’s daughter. I remember when Shen Family’s maid and uncle came to our house for the New Year’s visit when we were young. I almost forgot, but her face seems familiar.”

Cao Cheng raised an eyebrow without speaking, staring at the video.

Shen Xinran has something…

At least a D cup!

That’s quite large.

Cough… cough…

Of course,

Cao Cheng didn’t pay attention to these things, but he caught a glimpse of those two towering assets.

His gaze was fixed on Shen Xinran’s delicate lips through the video.

Young Master Cao can do ventriloquism.

He also has a rudimentary understanding of lip reading.

Not much.

But barely enough.

So even without sound in the video, Cao Cheng could see Shen Xinran’s mouth movements and ‘hear’ what she was saying.

Second Sister urged: “Can you hear the sound?”

“No,” Cao Cheng shook his head.

“Aren’t you a hacker?” Second Sister was surprised.

Cao Cheng was also surprised: “What do you think a hacker is? This monitoring system doesn’t have a sound recording function. Should I conjure one for you?”

“…” Second Sister glanced at Young Master Cao.

Young Master Cao chuckled.

“What kind of look is that?”

“You look down on me, right?”

Cao Cheng scoffed: “Just wait, I’ll get you the sound…”

Cao Cheng looked at the computer.

A moment later.

Young Master Cao said: “Shen Xinran said: ‘You’re in good shape now. I suggest you really stop taking those medications…'”

“Eldest Sister, however, didn’t say anything because she was facing away from the camera.”

“Shen Xinran shook her head and said: ‘My suggestion has always been to put down your work and get more rest. The pressure at your position is too great and it’s not good for your condition. Even if you want to work to distract yourself, you can do something easier.'”

Cao Cheng was reading lips.

Second Sister was speechless: “You can also do lip reading?”

“Rudimentary understanding!” Cao Cheng raised an eyebrow, “Impressive, right?”

Cao Cheng continued: “Shen Xinran also said: ‘This illness requires more rest, at least eight hours of sleep a day. That’s the basic requirement, but you clearly haven’t reached that level of sleep…'”

“But your current condition is good; it’s a sign of improvement.”

Actually, it was all nonsense.

If Eldest Sister could put down her work, wouldn’t she have already done so?

What is she waiting for?

Thinking about the family situation, Second Sister is a hothead, insensitive to money and the company. In her eyes, there are only bad guys… or else, why would she like Young Master Cao so much?

Third Sister is also busy, and she doesn’t have any time.

As for Fourth Sister… she’s also reckless.

And Fifth Brother.

Fifth Brother is the busiest.

Therefore,

No one in this family can help Eldest Sister share the pressure of her work.

Mom and Old Cao are engrossed in their own world, and they’re not tired of each other.

They probably want to make up for the lack of time they had in the first half of their lives.

They now go on trips from time to time, disappearing for a month or two.

Thinking about it…

Eldest Sister is actually quite pitiful.

With so many people in the family, there’s not a single one who can help her.

The entire clan and enterprise are on Eldest Sister’s shoulders. She carries the family and the company, forging ahead alone.

Cao Cheng felt a little sorry for Eldest Sister.

…

Second Sister pushed Cao Cheng: “Continue, why is there no sound?”

Cao Cheng pouted: “Shen Xinran said: ‘I heard that your family has a younger brother, a very handsome one. Introduce him to me.'”

“…” Second Sister had a black line on her face.

Young Master Cao continued: “Shen Xinran also said: ‘I heard this younger brother of yours is handsome, has a good figure, is tall, rich, and good-looking. Of course, he not only has a handsome face and a perfect figure, but he also has extremely high intelligence and unparalleled personal charm, it’s just that he’s too busy…'”

“Hey!”

Second Sister couldn’t take it anymore, her fists clenched: “Can’t you be mindful of the occasion when you’re joking?”

Cao Cheng shrugged: “There’s not much to say. She’s just rambling medical jargon. You wouldn’t understand anyway. She’s just advising Eldest Sister to rest more, drink more water, and put down her work. I bet she’s said these things more than once or twice, but… does Eldest Sister listen?”

Second Sister fell silent.

Yes.

Eldest Sister is the busiest in the family.

When Mom was still around, Eldest Sister only helped out.

As Eldest Sister’s abilities grew stronger, she took on more and more responsibilities, especially after Mom had a twilight romance…

The entire company and family were all on Eldest Sister’s shoulders.

It’s been a long time since Eldest Sister has had any rest.

Including today’s treatment.

It’s after work, finding some time to come…

I bet she will go home later, take her medicine, and continue working overtime until late at night, waking up early the next morning.

All things considered, she’s busier than Second Sister.

While Second Sister sometimes encounters major cases and might not sleep for days.

But these are usually emergencies and don’t last long.

If it were like Eldest Sister, day after day, year after year, Second Sister’s physique couldn’t handle it.

I really don’t know how Eldest Sister does it.

…

The car fell silent.

No one spoke.

Until…

Cao Cheng spoke: “Shen Xinran is going to hypnotize Eldest Sister for treatment.”

“Really hypnosis?” Second Sister was speechless.

Cao Cheng nodded: “Of course. It’s a bit different from what you understand. It’s not the kind that controls a person’s body, but enters a special state of consciousness, allowing a person to relax more. Stronger hypnotists can even change a person’s consciousness, perform special suggestions, including helping people enhance their inner perception, enhance memory…”

Second Sister looked at Young Master Cao: “From what you said, you also can.”

“Rudimentary understanding.”

“…”

Second Sister was curious and surprised: “What else can you do?”

“You should ask what I can’t do.” Cao Cheng casually showed off.

Second Sister was speechless.

Indeed.

The more you understand this guy, the more it feels like he knows a little bit of everything.

Although he keeps saying ‘rudimentary understanding’, ‘rudimentary understanding’.

But looking back, it’s all damn expert level, even professional.

At first, I thought he was useless, but he casually invested in individual stocks and made more than the Ren family’s decades of family fortune.

You say he understands finance, but he doesn’t even play much.

And he plays carpenter.

His carpentry skills are also very good. That small wooden carving is still on Second Sister’s desk, lifelike.

He also knows Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Now, it seems he also understands hypnosis therapy.

He’s also a hacker!

And he has some understanding of criminal investigation, including painting skills.

Second Sister suddenly realized that this stinky younger brother definitely suffers behind the scenes and enjoys the glory in front of people.

He seems lazy and idle, but when no one is around, he must have put in a lot of effort and learned a lot of things.

Second Sister felt she had an epiphany.

And her gaze towards Young Master Cao changed.

In this world, no one can succeed casually. When you think he is relaxing and drinking tea, he is actually learning.

Mmm~~~

It must be so.

…

In the monitor.

Eldest Sister lay on the comfortable treatment chair, Shen Xinran guiding her thoughts, gradually falling asleep.

Second Sister said: “I think we should tell Mom about this, find someone to share Eldest Sister’s burden, it would be good for the treatment.”

“No need for that, I can handle this illness.” Cao Cheng shook his head.

“Of course.”

Cao Cheng said again: “It’s also possible to find a professional manager to help manage the company. There’s no need to do everything personally. Let’s talk to Mom after the treatment. At worst, I’ll acquire our family company.”

Second Sister asked: “Can you really cure her?”

“Put away your doubts. Whatever I say, I will definitely do it. You don’t need to interfere with this matter. I’ll chat with Eldest Sister later.”

Cao Cheng said: “It’s not advisable for too many people to know about this, lest it bring negative emotions to Eldest Sister, which is not good for the treatment.”

Second Sister slowly nodded: “Okay, I’ll listen to you.”

Perhaps it was Cao Cheng’s calm demeanor that gave Second Sister some confidence.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The reason she was so anxious before was because of the unknown, completely unclear about what happened to Eldest Sister.

Now that she knew, she wasn’t so anxious anymore.

…

About half an hour.

Eldest Sister seemed to have had a very sound sleep.

After waking up, she looked radiant and relaxed.

It was about time.

Eldest Sister was getting ready to leave.

Young Master Cao and Second Sister left first to avoid being seen by Eldest Sister.

Another half hour passed.

When Eldest Sister got home, she saw Young Master Cao and Second Sister still watching television in the living room, seemingly untouched.

Eldest Sister casually smiled: “I’ll ask the maid to get some fruit and coffee, do you want some?”

Second Sister raised the wine bottle in her hand, the meaning was clear, coffee is not as good as wine.

Cao Cheng also said unceremoniously: “Mango, thank you.”

“Okay.”

Eldest Sister went to find the maid.

After Eldest Sister left, Second Sister whispered: “Her condition is really different, much more relaxed. Is the hypnosis effect that good?”

“The effect depends on the hypnotist’s skill. It shows that Shen Xinran has some skill. Do you want to try? I’ll hypnotize you. My skill is only better, not worse.”

“You… forget it.” Second Sister hesitated and shook her head.

“What’s with that tone? You don’t trust me?”

“Heh, I don’t.” Second Sister chuckled.

“You… you really… the world is declining, people’s hearts are not ancient!” Young Master Cao stomped his feet and beat his chest: “Our harmonious family, when did we lose the most basic trust? Sigh… this family, it’s over.”

“…”