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"Sorry, Xiao Brother, it's my fault for not thinking things through, causing you to suffer! Shall we go back" Upon seeing Xiao Jian enter, Fang Yuan walked over to Xiao Yu with a guilty expression and said in a low voice.

Seeing Fang Yuan's demeanor, the anger that had risen in Xiao Yu subsided. He smiled at Fang Yuan and said, "Haha, General Fang, since we've come this far, there's no harm in taking a look before leaving!"

After saying that, Xiao Yu walked into the villa. Fang Yuan was prepared for the worst but didn't expect Xiao Yu to act like this. Seeing Xiao Yu enter, he hurriedly followed him inside. Watching Xiao Yu's back as it disappeared from view, tears welled up in Fang Yuan’s eyes. With Xiao Yu’s medical skills and his connections, he could easily dismiss Wanpeng Company, yet given how he had been treated, Xiao Yu still acted this way because of Fang Yuan.

Xiao Yu and Fang Yuan followed closely behind Xiao Jian to the villa's entrance. When they arrived at the doorway, Xiao Yu noticed a copper mirror in the shape of an octagram placed above the villa’s main door, emanating faint traces of magical power.

Seeing Xiao Yu stop at the door, Fang Yuan hurried over and saw him looking up at the copper mirror. He stood next to Xiao Yu but couldn't discern anything out of the ordinary, so he told Xiao Yu, "Xiao Brother, let's go in!"

"Alright," Xiao Yu nodded and walked inside.

Upon entering the villa’s living room, they found Xiao Jian already sitting on a sofa, peeling an apple without uttering a word. He didn't even ask Fang Yuan or Xiao Yu to sit down.

Xiao Yu was indifferent; he carried his medical bag around and observed the surroundings of the living room. By contrast, Fang Yuan's face turned green with anger, thinking that as a middle-level executive in Wanpeng Group, he had come for his cousin’s illness, yet the host neither thanked him nor showed any gratitude.

Only after Xiao Jian finished peeling the apple did it seem like he noticed the two standing in the living room. He said, "Oh my, I was so busy with this apple that I forgot to invite General Fang and Dr. Surname to sit down! What a sin!" Although his words expressed regret, his expression showed no trace of embarrassment.

"That... Dr. Surname, you can look around the room but please don't touch anything; if you break something, it'll be hard for you to pay up!" Xiao Jian glanced at Xiao Yu, who was wandering inside, and said with disdain.

Fang Yuan sat down on the sofa with a green face. Ignoring what Xiao Jian had said, Xiao Yu also plopped himself onto one of the sofas, glancing at Fang Yuan's green-faced expression and asking, "General Fang, I heard that nowadays, tycoons take pleasure in raising vicious dogs or keeping fierce animals. At first, I thought this was just street gossip, but it seems to be true! Today, following you has taught me a lot!

Fangyuan could obviously hear the implication in their words. He thought to himself that as a mid-level and senior member of Wanpeng Group, he shouldn’t be treated with such disdain by Xiao Jian, who was just a young second-generation heir. With this thought in mind, Fangyuan decided to speak up: “Xiao Brother, you don’t know, but those rumors aren’t baseless. The wealthy people here like to keep these animals as pets when they’re bored!”

At that moment, Xiao Jian was so furious he felt like his lungs were about to explode. These two men were indirectly insulting him, and he couldn't help but notice it. However, he couldn’t refute them because admitting it would mean acknowledging he was an animal, so all he could do was stew in silent resentment.

Suddenly, Xiao Jian’s eyes sparkled as he said: “Excuse me, gentlemen, my cousin hasn’t returned yet. I forgot to mention this earlier; sorry for your wasted trip!” He assumed that Fangyuan was trying to curry favor with Xiao Jingru and that Xiaoyu wanted some money from him, so he decided not to give them a chance.

Hearing Xiao Jian’s words, Fangyuan's face changed. He knew that if he left now, Xiao Jian could say anything about him in front of Xiao Jingru! But staying meant defying the host's wishes; it was an impossible situation!

Fangyuan hesitated for a moment as his expression shifted from one to another, then stood up. He wasn’t just some young man; he had dignity and self-respect. Being ridiculed by a youth in front of others like this was too much, even if Xiao Yong despised him—Fangyuan would never respect himself again for such treatment. With that thought, Fangyuan suddenly rose from the sofa.

"General Manager Fang, why don’t you leave No need to rush. I’ll tell my aunt that you visited!" Seeing Fangyuan stand up, Xiao Jian said with a smug look, but inwardly he added ‘fat chance’.

Since the host clearly didn’t want them there, it was easier for him too. Seeing Fangyuan rise to his feet, he also stood up and walked towards the door.

"Xiao Jian, your uncle will bring two masters here soon! Please go meet them at the entrance! Ah, Manager Fang is already here!" Just as Fangyuan and Xiaoyu reached the doorway, a voice came from upstairs.

Upon hearing this voice, Fangyuan’s face lit up with joy regardless of whether the person he was looking for had seen the doctor or not; it would be enough if General Manager Xiao knew that he’d been there.

Xiao Jian couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful when he saw Fangyuan stopped at the door.

"General Manager!" Hearing Xiao Jingru call him, Fangyuan turned around and responded.

"Manager Fang, is this the doctor you mentioned who’s so skilled" As Xiao Jingru slowly descended the stairs, she noticed how young Xiaoyu was despite carrying a medical kit. She instantly recalled what Fangyuan had said about introducing an expert earlier that afternoon, and couldn’t help but ask with surprise.

"Yes, Manager Xiao, Doctor Xiao's medical skills are indeed very proficient. The teachers from Chui Bao, such as Mr. Cai, also highly praise Doctor Xiao’s medical expertise!" Fangyuan politely responded to Xiaojingru's question.

"Manager Fang, you mean Doctor Xiao Please sit down! My apologies for the delay; Zhang, please get two cups of tea."

At this moment, Xiyu finally took a closer look at Xiaojingru. She seemed no older than her thirties, but according to gossip from the antique city, she was actually forty-eight years old. Despite wearing casual clothes, she exuded an aura of efficiency and capability.

Although Xiaojingru was surprised by Xiyu's youthfulness, she knew Fangyuan well enough to realize that he wouldn't recommend someone without genuine ability. Even though she had a keen interest in power, it was inevitable for anyone in this world of fame and fortune to be interested too.

Furthermore, Fangyuan’s character wasn’t questionable; he would not casually bring just anyone to deceive her. She believed that if the young Doctor Xiao didn't have real talent, Fangyuan wouldn't recommend him to her.

"Ah Jian, go and meet your uncle-in-law and the two masters!" Seeing Xiaojian standing there without moving, Xiaojingru urged him.

"Doctor Xiao, my daughter is asleep. Once the two masters arrive, I will wake her up; please bear with me," said Xiaojingru to Xiyu after giving instructions to Xiaojian. Xiyu silently nodded in approval—no wonder she could run such a big business, her manners and hospitality far exceeded that of an ordinary person.

Though Xiaojingru didn’t think too highly of Xiyu from the bottom of her heart, she knew not to neglect basic politeness. Especially when inviting a doctor, one must be cautious; they could genuinely possess abilities that could prove useful. If something went wrong due to trivial matters and caused displeasure, it would only lead to regret for oneself.

"Mm..." Xiyu responded with a nod. He didn't mind waiting and appreciated her politeness, she had fulfilled the proper etiquette in receiving guests.

Xiyu sat on the sofa and waited patiently; soon enough, a girl presumably a maid brought two cups of tea and placed them before Xiyu and Fangyuan.

"Manager Fang, I truly owe you many thanks for even worrying about my daughter’s matter," Xiaojingru said politely to Fangyuan regardless of his motives. Although Fangyuan was her subordinate at work, now that they were not in the office setting, she treated him with much respect.

"Manager Xiao, you're too kind! I have a daughter myself; I understand how hard it is for parents," replied Fangyuan as he looked at Xiaojingru who appeared to be feeling down. He knew that right now, she was just another mother concerned about her child rather than the authoritative and decisive Manager Xiao in the company.

At this moment, the sound of a car was heard outside. Shortly after, the villa's door was pushed open, and a man in his fifties accompanied two elderly men in their sixties and seventies into the house. Xiao Jian followed behind them with a bag in hand, looking obsequious.

The few people who entered then were taken aback when they saw three individuals sitting on the sofa.

Xiao Jingru stood up and said to the two elderly gentlemen: "It's troublesome for you both again. I really can't bear it in my heart!"

One of the elderly men nodded at Xiao Jingru and said, “Madam Jin is being too polite!”

"Heh heh, it’s you brat," The other old man saw Xiao Yu sitting on the sofa and was stunned for a moment before snickering twice.

Xiao Yu had a miserable look at this point. This elderly gentleman was precisely Master Zhang from the Dragon Tiger Mountain whom Xiao Yu encountered outside the antique market's entrance. Xiao Yu also stood up with a miserable expression and said, "It’s really you sir! I truly have no money, I’m not lying to you!"

"You…" When he heard Xiao Yu say this again, Master Zhang was so angry that he couldn’t speak for half a day.

Hearing the dialogue between them, both Xiao Jingru and the man in his fifties were stunned. They knew the identity of this elderly gentleman; they never expected this young person to know him too.

"Master Zhang, do you know this young brother" The middle-aged man looked at the two people with astonishment and said.

“Yes, Old Zhang, you know this young fellow,” The other elderly gentleman knew his old friend well. Generally speaking, ordinary people couldn’t catch his attention; seeing that these two knew each other too, he was also surprised.

Hearing their questions and looking at the astonished Xiao Jingru, Master Zhang took a deep breath and said, "I know him, how could I not recognize him"

Then he turned around to say to the other elderly gentleman, "Old Li, this is precisely the young man whom I mentioned earlier; the one I met at the entrance of the antique market!" His face was still pulled long after saying that.s set as a limit. If the doctors from the Health Bureau had no better methods and Xiao Yu did not think of new effective ways either, they would proceed with their current treatment plans even if ther...