“Even so, the old man is an innocent life. Can’t you show some mercy for my sake…?”
This performance was the result of Xu Fei and Wang Qiang’s earlier discussion, but before Wang Qiang could finish, he was interrupted.
“Enough already! I’ve had it! This guy’s barely grown and you’re all calling him ‘Mr.’ left and right?”
“All he did earlier was brag, and now that he knows Grandpa’s condition is serious and he can’t cover it up, he’s putting on an act, huh?”
“My brother’s right. If you don’t have the skills, don’t take on the job! This is just embarrassing!”
Perhaps provoked, Zhu Hong, who had been by the old man’s side, suddenly lost his temper. Hearing the commotion, Zhu Yi rushed in from the living room outside.
Seeing this scene, Xu Fei sneered inwardly, noting their reactions.
“What’s the use of just you apologising? Look at these two young men, so rude. My mood’s been affected, and I have no confidence in treating the old man!”
“Stop spouting nonsense! If you’re so capable, let me see you cure my grandpa with my own eyes. If you do, my brother and I will kneel and kowtow to you right here!”
At this moment, Zhu Hong saw the old man faint again, clearly brimming with confidence.
Since the old man started showing symptoms, he would only be awake for about four hours a day at most, spending the rest of the time weak and in a daze.
“That’s what you said. Don’t back out! I’ll show you something and, while I’m at it, teach you unfilial lot a lesson on the old man’s behalf!”
Xu Fei had been waiting for this opportunity by acting with Wang Qiang. From the moment he arrived, his clairvoyant vision had detected an unusual toxin in the old man’s body.
How could a normal person have such a thing in their system? Besides, Xu Fei could handle it easily.
Xu Fei acted decisively, inserting silver needles into the old man’s hand, then subtly channeling Yang energy. The toxins accumulated in the old man’s body instantly disintegrated and vanished.
The treatment took only a few minutes. Zhu Hong didn’t notice anything special, but the old man actually woke up.
“This… Mr. Xu is like Hua Tuo reborn! You two unfilial brats, open your eyes and look properly. Why aren’t you apologising to Mr. Xu yet?”
The old man’s awakening was undeniable, and Wang Qiang was assertive beside him.
Though Zhu Hong was reluctant, he had no choice but to lead his brother in kowtowing three times to Xu Fei.
After this, Xu Fei pulled Wang Qiang to a corner again to discuss the next steps of the plan.
“There’s more to the plan?”
“Of course. This alone won’t get us the evidence we need!”
Xu Fei was brimming with confidence and quickly explained the subsequent details.
“I understand, Mr. Xu. Leave it to me!”
Now that the old man was awake, there was no need to stay at Ziguang Pavilion.
That same day, the old man took everyone back to the Zhu family’s ancestral home, with Xu Fei, as the doctor, naturally accompanying them.
Though Wang Qiang kept a low profile, he was diligently carrying out the plan Xu Fei had outlined.
Days passed, and on the surface, Zhu Hong, Zhu Yi, and Xu Fei seemed to get along, but undercurrents were stirring.
Another day later, Xu Fei finally met Wang Qiang in the afternoon.
“I’ve gathered all the evidence over the past two days. Take a look, is this enough?”
