Chapter 1226 - 1226: One Reaps What One Sows – Both Suffering and Joy

Faced with strong pressure, Xiao Feng instinctively wanted to rebel.

But he thought about Hua Ling's personality; if she were to come calling, there would definitely be trouble. It might ruin things, so he decided not to refuse for now. After pondering for a moment, he said, "We'll each act separately and meet up when we get to Kyoto."

"Come on, do you think it's that easy to fool me, your group leader?" Hua Ling scoffed. "If you trick me into going to Kyoto and then don't show up, wouldn't it be a wasted trip for me?"

"If I say I'll go, I'll definitely go!" Xiao Feng said emphatically, his tone quite serious.

Still suspicious, Hua Ling said, "What if you trick me, then what?"

"Say whatever you want!" Xiao Feng replied without hesitation. "You can start recording now and use it as evidence in case I try to deny it later."

"Really?" Hua Ling's eyes brightened, a trace of cunning flashing through them. "I can set any conditions I want?"

"Of course!"

Receiving this affirmative answer, Hua Ling chuckled twice, pursing her pink lips, and said, "Hmm... Hold on for a moment, I need to think this through."

After speaking, she put the phone down from her ear, covered the microphone with her hand, and turned to say softly, "Li Ying, could you step aside for a moment?"

"Hmm?" Li Ying frowned slightly and watched her group leader's expression attentively.

Seeing her cheeks flushed and her eyes evasive, not daring to meet her gaze, she immediately had a general idea.

At that moment, Li Ying spoke in a seasoned tone, "I can guess what you might be thinking, but I still need to remind you that you're still young and immature.

Your worldview, values, and outlook on life are not yet fully developed, so it's easy to be attracted by glamorous individuals or novel things.

Yet, once your thoughts mature, you'll find these to be rather ridiculous."

As she said this, Li Ying couldn't help but recall some of her own thoughts at Hua Ling's age.

Obsessive, obstinate, and conceited!

She remembered how her parents constantly preached wisdom to her, but truth be told, little of it stuck.

Therefore, what I'm saying now, this young group leader probably won't really listen either, right?

However, Hua Ling pondered for a moment, then whispered, "My master once said, 'Pleasure and pain are one's own; none can bear them for you.'

Li Ying, I know you're looking out for me.

But the things you've experienced are things I haven't, and naturally, I don't understand the feelings involved.

Moreover, who can guarantee that every choice made is right, every step taken correct?

It's like putting a dollar bill and a piece of candy before a three-year-old and letting them choose. They'll definitely opt for the candy rather than the money that could buy enough candy to make them sick."

These words left Li Ying momentarily speechless.

Then, thinking of Hua Ling's background, she couldn't help but laugh.

Trying to preach wisdom to someone who grew up in a temple, thoroughly studied scriptures—how could I possibly win?

"Suit yourself." With a wave, Li Ying headed for the door.

Like Xiao Feng, she sensed in Hua Ling that "when wise, never confused" feeling.

Is this some kind of special ability? Whatever it is, Li Ying naturally wouldn't jump to conclusions, but from past experience.

The problem shouldn't be too big...

After Li Ying left, Hua Ling put the phone back to her ear, coughed twice, and said, "Cough cough, uh... I've almost made up my mind.

If you dare to trick me, then you'll have to take me on a trip around the world, starting with thirty, no, fifty countries!

Moreover, it's the kind where as soon as I say go, you have to immediately take me.

During the world tour, you cover all expenses—for eating, drinking, dressing, living, and playing."

"No problem!" Xiao Feng readily agreed.

Anyway, he's already in Kyoto, so he's not deceiving her.

"Alright then, see you in Kyoto tomorrow!"

...

After hanging up, Xiao Feng looked toward the nearby illuminated Fujuyuan Hotel.

He couldn't help but feel curious: whose will was stronger, Pei Dengke's or Wang Tingwei's tea art?

Yet, before he could analyze further, the phone in his pocket rang again.

Upon checking, the caller turned out to be—Wei Jianhua.

Xiao Feng smiled faintly, knowing that this old friend had likely seen the two enhanced Original Heart Pills he gave him, along with the letter in the box.

In fact, it's fortunate that Xiao Feng carried enhanced Original Heart Pills to Kyoto instead of ordinary potency ones, as the latter wouldn't have likely helped Wei Jianhua.

As the call connected, he heard Wei Jianhua's obviously excited voice saying, "Xiao Brother, have you had dinner?"

"Not yet, about to eat," Xiao Feng replied casually.

Wei Jianhua hurriedly said, "Perfect, my grandfather and my father are here with me. I'd like to invite Xiao Brother over for a casual meal.

If Pei Bro has time, he can come along too."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng's eyes darted. The whole Wei family, spanning three generations, together—this was an unusually high-level gathering.

However, he quickly understood why this situation arose.

There's no way the gifting of ten gold bricks would escape Wei Jianhua's father and grandfather's notice; they'd surely ask and find out about the treatment for hidden ailments.

In short, this meal is less likely to be a trap and more likely a networking dinner with him...

"At the Wei family dinner, wouldn't it be inappropriate for an outsider like me to attend?"

Hearing Xiao Feng's seemingly hesitant refusal, Wei Jianhua quickly said, "Xiao Brother, I've never considered you an outsider.

Besides... the pill gifted by Xiao Brother—I took one and did some simple data tests. I'd like Xiao Brother to review."

At this point, Wei Jianhua couldn't help but recall the earlier scene where his father and grandfather stared at him below, feeling his face blush.

After a brief silence, Xiao Feng agreed, "Since that's the case, I'll pay a visit."

"Great, where are you now, Xiao Brother? I'll immediately send a car for you," Wei Jianhua said joyfully.

"No need, I'll just take a taxi."

"Then I'll prepare everything and eagerly await your honorable presence!"

After hanging up, Wei Lan, seated at the head of the table, asked, "Did he agree?"

"Yes, he should be here shortly," Wei Jianhua replied with a smile.

Wei Xiongwei laughed heartily, "We searched high and low for so-called famous doctors, all to no avail.

When we were near hopelessness, a miraculous turn appeared so suddenly, hahahaha!"

"Don't celebrate too early!" Wei Lan tapped the table, looking at his son and grandson, his old face solemn, saying, "Though Xiao Bajia isn't coming personally today, none of us should underestimate him.

We must keep a humble posture, rather erring on the side of excess humility than letting him feel we are putting on airs."

Wei Xiongwei and Wei Jianhua exchanged a glance, nodding repeatedly to indicate they've taken note.