Chapter 640 - 640: Who Is Your Master?

Zhao Guo'an walked into the kitchen to cook, and Zhen Jinghan came out. When she saw Xiao Feng, she smiled and said, "I have a good bottle of wine in my bag. It's getting cold, and cold wine isn't good to drink. Let me warm it up for you guys."

"Thank you." Xiao Feng nodded in gratitude.

He couldn't get drunk, but that didn't mean he couldn't taste the quality of the wine. Besides, the intention behind the offer was kind, and he didn't want to dismiss that.

A few steps to the kitchen door, Xiao Feng laughed and said, "Old Zhao, she's really treating you well, you know. Hearing you're drinking, she even warmed up the wine for you. You should cherish it."

"When did I ever say she wasn't good?" Zhao Guo'an retorted, a bit annoyed. "If you're not planning to help, just relax somewhere; just wait to eat."

The food was ready quickly, with a total of three dishes.

One was scrambled eggs with tomatoes, another was cabbage stir-fried with vinegar, and the last was shredded pork with garlic sprouts.

The two of them moved a table to sit in the yard, and Zhen Jinghan served the warmed wine before turning to go back inside.

Zhao Guo'an raised his glass and said, "These past few days, I've been thinking repeatedly, and I feel it's not such a big deal after all. At the very least, I've experienced things most people wouldn't encounter in a lifetime.

Living life with constant freshness is something many people long for but can't get. So what do I have to complain about?

Come on, let's drink!"

Xiao Feng raised his glass to clink with his and said, "I'm glad you think that way. Since bad luck is unavoidable, face everything with a smile.

As long as you have this positive attitude, even if you're missing an arm or a leg, it's no big deal.

The reality may destroy your body, but it can't erase your spirit, nor can it wipe the smile off your face!"

"..." Zhao Guo'an.

He truly doubted whether Xiao Feng was cursing him, but to be honest, he was already used to Xiao Feng's way of speaking.

Isn't it just mutual harm?

Who wouldn't know how to do that!

"Old Xiao, have you thought about how you'll explain this to your family?" Zhao Guo'an asked with a concerned tone, "Bringing so many beauties home at once, aren't you afraid of causing trouble at home?"

Even though he hadn't known Du Qingyue for long, it was enough for Zhao Guo'an to judge that her personality leaned towards being strong and not the gentle type.

With these conditions in mind, Zhao Guo'an eagerly anticipated the scene when Xiao Feng returned home.

"Who told you I have to take them home?" Xiao Feng retorted, "Don't forget, I have a star-rated hotel in my hands. Can't they stay at the hotel?"

Zhao Guo'an pretended to be very distressed and said, "Well, they can, but you know me, I'm just afraid I might accidentally let it slip, and then I'll drag you down."

"According to what you said, do I have to kill you to keep you quiet, or should I cut out your tongue to prevent you from misspeaking?" Xiao Feng said with a cold smile.

Just at that moment, Sun Shijie came out of the room yawning.

Xiao Feng immediately asked, "Dr. Sun, is there any medicine that can make someone mute after taking it?"

"Mr. Sun, care to join us for a drink before resting?" Zhao Guo'an invited him.

Sun Shijie glanced at the wine and dishes on the table, rubbed his temples, and said, "Alright, a few glasses of Calming Wine can help with sleep."

With that, he moved a chair over to sit down.

Zhao Guo'an brought him a new pair of chopsticks and a cup, poured a drink, and the three of them raised their glasses together, drinking in unison.

"How's Xiaoxuan doing?" Xiao Feng put down his glass and asked.

Sun Shijie picked up some shredded pork with garlic sprouts and said while eating, "For now, it seems stable."

"Isn't it risky for her to take so many tonic herbs at once?" Zhao Guo'an asked curiously.

Sun Shijie shook his head and chuckled, "It seems you haven't fully learned. If you carefully studied my prescriptions, you'd notice that each has a 'Purple Lotus' as an ingredient."

"Oh... I see." Zhao Guo'an's eyes revealed an understanding look.

Xiao Feng, on the other hand, was confused. He had heard of compound forsythia, but Purple Lotus was new to him.

But then again, every trade has its mastery. Xiao Feng couldn't possibly know everything, and there were times when his knowledge was lacking.

Seeing Xiao Feng's confusion, Sun Shijie explained, "Purple Lotus is a herb with an extremely yin nature. Its function is to counterbalance yang-based herbs, achieving a state of balance.

As the saying goes, 'Lone yin cannot grow, and lone yang cannot be born.' Only by finding the middle balance can healing occur.

Additionally, another important function of Purple Lotus is that it can slow down the body's absorption of the medicinal effects.

This way, a large portion of the drug effects remains unabsorbed in the body. Those not immediately absorbed gradually integrate as the body recovers.

This can greatly prevent the side effects of excessive drug intake."

Zhao Guo'an slowly nodded, looking quite enlightened.

Xiao Feng, on the other hand, was sleepy. It was like listening to something from another field, and although Sun Shijie had explained it plainly enough, he just couldn't comprehend it.

"So, does that mean Xiaoxuan won't die?" Xiao Feng straightforwardly asked.

Sun Shijie, unusually, gave a definitive answer, "Yes, that's right."

"Oh, then you guys carry on. I'm going back to my room to sleep," Xiao Feng got up to leave.

Watching Xiao Feng's departing back, Zhao Guo'an muttered to himself, "Why do I feel like Old Xiao's tone seemed a bit regretful just now?"

Sun Shijie didn't pay attention to his words. Instead, he poured himself another glass and said, "There's a question I've been meaning to ask you. Who is your master?"

"It's quite a coincidence. My master has the same surname as you, Sun Yiyang." Zhao Guo'an spoke with respect as he mentioned his master.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Sun Shijie's smile gradually disappeared, "Say that again, what's your master's name?"

Zhao Guo'an was taken aback, not expecting such a reaction from Sun Shijie, but replied, "My master's name is Sun Yiyang. Do you know him?"

"Know him? Of course, I know him!" Sun Shijie gritted his teeth, "Is that bastard still alive?"

"..." Zhao Guo'an.

How did the conversation suddenly turn into cursing?

And judging by his tone, it seemed there might be some kind of grudge between them?

"I'm asking you, is that bastard Sun Yiyang still alive?" Sun Shijie asked again.

"Um..." Zhao Guo'an was speechless for a long time and replied, feeling pressured, "My master is still alive."

Sun Shijie asked, "How's his health? Is he bedridden or seriously ill?"

"He's in good health, with no diseases."

"How is that possible?" Sun Shijie stood up excitedly, talking to himself, "How can such an inhuman person live to such an old age, heavens, you're blind!"

"..." Zhao Guo'an.

Can we still have a nice drink and chat?

After thinking it over, there really was no way to continue, so Zhao Guo'an thought about slipping away.

But before he could move, Sun Shijie had already asked, "Is he in Jiangcheng now?"

"Yes," Zhao Guo'an nodded.

"Good, that's good," Sun Shijie said, with an unknown meaning.

After speaking, he snorted coldly, finished his drink, and turned to stride back to the room.