Chapter 714 - 714: Favored by the Star of Fortune

Xiao Feng said impatiently, "Saying these flattering words doesn't mean much to me.

Because if I can agree, I will agree. If not, then no amount of flattery will help.

Moreover, excessive flattery makes people suspect you have ulterior motives."

"Oh?" Zhongli Meng asked with interest, "Mr. Xiao, when you say 'ulterior motives,' what do you mean?"

Xiao Feng put his hands in his pockets and replied, "My understanding is, you're either trying to harm me with such flattery, or you... have a crush on me?"

With that, he blinked and his expression seemed half-amused.

"..." Zhongli Meng.

She suddenly regretted wanting to talk to Xiao Feng alone, because the conversation seemed to always hit a dead end.

While she was pondering, Xiao Feng continued, "You might already be cursing me as narcissistic in your heart, but you wouldn't dare say it aloud.

Because you're afraid I might hold a grudge and not agree to help you later.

So, it's best to speak directly, going in circles is really tiresome."

Zhongli Meng shook her head with a wry smile and said, "Alright, since Mr. Xiao is so straightforward, I'll get to the point.

Do you know someone named Sun Yiyang?"

"Sun Yiyang?" Xiao Feng repeated in a low voice.

Isn't this old Master Zhao?

Thinking back to the old man coughing violently with a handkerchief covering his nose and mouth, Xiao Feng faintly felt he had guessed the truth.

"Did you come to Jiangcheng to seek medical help for your grandfather?" Xiao Feng asked.

Zhongli Meng's eyes lit up, "Mr. Xiao, do you really know Sun Yiyang?"

"I haven't met him, but his last disciple works as a cook in my house," Xiao Feng said honestly.

"A... cook?" Zhongli Meng couldn't help but feel shocked.

Xiao Feng was displeased, "What's wrong with being a cook, what will you eat without a cook?"

"No, no, no, I don't mean to disrespect the profession of being a chef. It's just surprising that Sun Yiyang, a famous doctor, has a last disciple who changed careers to become a cook," Zhongli Meng explained.

Xiao Feng frowned and said, "When did I say Sun Yiyang's last disciple changed careers to become a cook? He just cooks at my house; it doesn't conflict with practicing medicine."

"..." Zhongli Meng.

She finally understood why the man with a scar on his face had such annoying rhetoric before; it turned out he learned it from the man in front of her.

However, Zhongli Meng felt that if Xiao Feng were telling the truth, then she found the right person.

"It's like this, my grandfather's health is very bad right now, so we came to Jiangcheng to find Sun Yiyang for a consultation, but Sun Yiyang has shut himself away, leaving us at a loss.

We originally intended to turn around and go back, but unexpectedly, we met Mr. Xiao, a great benefactor, today.

Can you help think of a way for Sun Yiyang to treat my grandfather?"

Saying this, Zhongli Meng added, "Rest assured, Mr. Xiao, you won't be helping for free. As long as you agree to make an introduction, regardless of the outcome, I will give you two million as a hardship fee."

"Two million..."

Xiao Feng feigned a difficult expression, but his heart was overjoyed. Have I been blessed by a lucky star today?

First, I got Thunder Pattern Steel and that strange soil, and now I can earn some money. Life is beautiful!

At this moment, he completely forgot the frustration of repairing the car.

Zhongli Meng clenched her fists and then released them, gritting her teeth, "Two million is too little, then five million!"

It's not surprising she was angry, she felt she was being sincere enough.

Two million just for passing messages in the middle, whether it succeeds or not, but the other party still seemed dissatisfied.

Thinking of this, Zhongli Meng added, "But let's make it clear upfront, if Mr. Xiao cannot contact Sun Yiyang, then ultimately I can only give you two million."

"That's fine, that's fine," Xiao Feng smiled widely.

"..." Zhongli Meng.

She really didn't know what to say anymore; from the moment they met, this was the first time the other party smiled so genuinely.

You're just greedy for money, at least try to be a bit reserved, don't let people see it so easily, okay?

Furthermore, Zhongli Meng was very suspicious, was Xiao Feng just scamming her for two million?

Or, perhaps, the person wasn't Xiao Feng at all?

At this thought, Zhongli Meng was startled and resolved not to hand over the money until she confirmed whether or not this was truly Xiao Feng.

While pondering, she heard Xiao Feng say, "Sun Yiyang was a bit agitated a few days ago, it might take a few days for him to recover. How about I introduce you to another famous doctor?"

"Apart from Sun Yiyang, there's another famous doctor in Jiangcheng?" Zhongli Meng questioned suspiciously.

"The famous doctor I'm speaking of isn't from Jiangcheng."

"Then where is he from?"

"He's from Jiuyou Town, named Sun Shijie, and is a descendant of the medicine honor Sun Simiao."

Zhongli Meng hesitantly asked, "Can I ask my grandfather first and get back to you?"

"No problem," Xiao Feng agreed readily.

The two returned to the bridgehead together, Zhongli Meng helped the old man to one side and recounted the conversation with Xiao Feng.

However, she omitted the part about promising Xiao Feng two million.

"Sun Shijie!" the old man exclaimed, "Wasn't he supposed to have died a few years ago?"

"Grandpa, have you heard of this person?" Zhongli Meng was equally surprised.

The old man nodded, "In terms of medication, Sun Yiyang is not Sun Shijie's match; they had some disputes when they were young."

"That's excellent!" Zhongli Meng said with joy, "Then we should go find Sun Shijie. But..."

At this point, Zhongli Meng worriedly inquired, "What if Xiao Feng introduces us to a fake Sun Shijie, how can we tell the difference?

I'm not even sure if he's really Xiao Feng."

The old man chuckled, "Your concern is not unwarranted... However, you don't need to worry about him finding a fake Sun Shijie.

When I was young, I met Sun Shijie a few times, so I shouldn't mistake him."

"In that case, let's go with him," Zhongli Meng decided to relax.

Quickly reaching Xiao Feng, Zhongli Meng asked, "May I ask Mr. Xiao where Sun Shijie is currently located?"

"He's in Jiangcheng," Xiao Feng enthusiastically replied, "Follow my car, I'll lead you there."

"Alright, once things are done, you'll be handsomely rewarded!" Zhongli Meng assured sincerely.

She wasn't worried that Xiao Feng would purposely lead them to some wrong place with the intent to kidnap or anything.

Because if he planned to act, there would be no place more suitable than the current spot.

Secluded, with few passersby, it was the perfect location.

"You drive," Xiao Feng threw the car keys to Lone Wolf and sat in the passenger seat.

Lone Wolf nodded, tossed a bag of soil into the trunk, and started the vehicle.

"Big brother, that girl seems interested in you," Lone Wolf teased with a wink.

Xiao Feng scolded, "Stop talking nonsense and focus on driving."

Lone Wolf fell silent, not daring to say another word.

However, jokes aside, Xiao Feng felt there was some gain from the conversation with Zhongli Meng.