Chapter 53: Meeting Zhang Huacheng Again (1st Update)
Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Meeting Zhang Huacheng Again (1st Update)
Zhou Yan’s mom listened for a while, then went off to buy groceries, satisfied.
It’s not that she’s open-minded, but rather she’s worried since Zhou Yan is in her twenties and hasn’t even had a boyfriend yet.
In a few years, she’ll be a leftover woman.
Honestly, she’s confident about her daughter’s attributes, whether it’s her figure or looks. Compared to TV stars, her daughter is much better.
But why hasn’t she had a boyfriend? There should be a huge line of people chasing after her.
In fact, many people have pursued her daughter before.
The end result was either getting beaten up or scared away.
The reason is her daughter’s explosive temper and high combat power. If she hits you a few times, you could end up in the hospital for a week.
Over time, everyone who knows her prefers to stay away.
Now she’s finally relieved her daughter found a boyfriend.
Although Lin Xi looks pretty ordinary, even somewhat shabby, it doesn’t mean that’s his future. As long as he’s polite, decent-looking, and caring, that’s enough. Lin Xi showed exactly that last night.
Last night, her daughter was passed out drunk, and he personally escorted her home without taking advantage and even slept on the sofa, just to be safe.
Such a good son-in-law, she’s truly delighted.
On the living room sofa, Lin Xi released Zhou Yan as soon as her mom left, moved back two meters and said, "Calm down, listen to me."
Zhou Yan, feeling weak from the tussle, angrily glared at Lin Xi and said, "If you don’t clear this up, I’ll haunt you even as a ghost."
Lin Xi was sweating bullets, thinking, Is she planning to go down with me?
With Zhou Yan’s explosive temper, it’s really possible.
"Last night, nothing happened between us. If you don’t believe me, check for yourself." Lin Xi had no choice but to explain, or else the misunderstanding would worsen.
"After saving you last night, I drove directly to your house. I told your mom you were drunk and needed rest, but as your medication kicked in, it took us a lot of effort to get you to sleep peacefully."
"That’s why you feel sore and weak all over now."
"My mom just trusted you like that?" Zhou Yan’s face looked slightly better as she questioned him.
Normally speaking, her mom would be cautious with a stranger bringing her home, not letting him stay.
"I don’t know either. When I brought you home, your mom asked if I was your colleague before I even spoke. Of course I said no, but she directly claimed I was your boyfriend. It was hard to argue back, especially since you grabbed me a few days ago." Lin Xi explained.
Zhou Yan thought about it and found it quite plausible.
She usually steers clear of men. One day she gets carried home by a guy while unconscious – the misunderstanding probability is indeed high.
"Then how did you find my house?"
"It’s on your ID card."
"Even if what you say makes sense, I remember being drugged. How could it just wear off without reason? Don’t tell me you helped me."
"Nothing really happened. Even though the drug is potent, I’m the Divine Doctor, fixing it is easy."
"Divine Doctor? I think you’re a scammer." Zhou Yan retorted angrily and lunged at Lin Xi.
Lin Xi certainly wouldn’t take a beating for free and backed away while saying, "If you don’t believe me now, ask your mom when she comes back."
"I stayed out all night. My roommate might worry. So if there’s nothing else, I’m leaving, Big Bust Sister." Lin Xi reached the door and spoke to Zhou Yan.
"I’ll get you, you dirty rogue!" Zhou Yan cursed powerlessly as Lin Xi opened the door.
After Lin Xi left, she touched herself and found nothing seemed different. Could it be he really didn’t do anything last night?
"Dirty rogue, left the door ajar." Zhou Yan remarked as she noticed the door slightly open, just as Lin Xi’s head popped back in, startling her.
"Tell my mom in a hurry today, I won’t eat. Next time I’ll definitely have her cooking," Lin Xi quickly said and slipped away without waiting for Zhou Yan’s response.
"Your mom?"
Zhou Yan was infuriated and her face turned black as she roared, "You shameless scoundrel, rotten rogue, I’ll make you pay next time!"
After Lin Xi went downstairs, he found Zhou Yan lived in a neighborhood with shady trees, rock gardens, fountains, pavilions, and several small bridges and ponds.
"Are cops this rich?" Lin Xi wondered as he left the neighborhood.
He hadn’t walked far outside the neighborhood when an old Ford drove out, stopped beside him.
An elderly man stepped out, none other than the Divine Doctor from Bai Bing’s place last time, Zhang Huacheng.
As soon as he got out, Zhang Huacheng eagerly ran over to Lin Xi and said, "Master, it’s wonderful to meet you here!"
"No, no, no, I’m not your master. If you keep calling me that, don’t blame me for not respecting my elders," Lin Xi said resignedly, thinking how shameless this old man was.
He might not care, but Lin Xi does mind.
Otherwise, walking down the street with someone who could be his grandfather calling him ’Master,’ is just weird.
A trace of disappointment flashed across Zhang Huacheng’s face, but he didn’t give up and sincerely said, "I was about to visit your school. It’s a lucky coincidence to meet here."
"Let me be clear, accepting disciples is not negotiable," Lin Xi firmly stated. "Let’s drop the formalities, just call me Lin Xi."
"Alright, it’s like this. I have a close friend’s granddaughter who caught a mysterious illness some years ago. Initially, it wasn’t serious, so I didn’t pay much attention. But over time, it’s gotten worse. Now I’m completely clueless, truly helpless." Zhang Huacheng explained directly, not beating around the bush.
"If it’s not treated well, I can’t face people anymore, let alone betray my friend’s trust. So I really need your help, Lin Xi."
"You’re totally clueless?" Lin Xi was curious. He knows Zhang Huacheng’s skills well. Though not comparable to him, he’s considered an expert.
"Indeed, this illness I’ve never seen before," Zhang Huacheng smiled bitterly, utterly helpless.
If it wasn’t for witnessing Lin Xi’s Nine Divine Needles of Heaven-Reversing technique, despite Lin Xi’s superior medical skills, he’d normally not think Lin Xi could treat it.
But with the Nine Divine Needles, he believes there’s no illness Lin Xi can’t cure.
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