Chapter 173: Introducing Lin Yang

Huo Shui Xian, standing to the side, heard her father's words and spoke somewhat hesitantly.

"What if only Mr. Lin has this medical skill?"

"If we bring in others, aren't we harming grandfather?"

Huo Zhidong fell silent for a moment, then said to Huo Shui Xian.

"You mean we would harm your grandfather?"

"We've already spent a lot of money; how could we be afraid to spend this little?"

"We'll save wherever we can on this matter—what does a girl like you know?"

He said to Huo Zhifei: "Remember to find the best local Chinese doctor!"

"We'll pay him 100,000 per visit; we can even go up to a million if needed!"

Hearing her father's words, Huo Shui Xian could only sigh and silently leave the room.

She walked out of the hotel, her thoughts in turmoil, and discovered Lin Yang's figure appearing in her mind.

Just as she was wandering aimlessly, a horn sounded, and she turned to look.

She saw Yuan Ximing pull his Lamborghini to the curb, smiling as he asked.

"Miss Huo, where are you headed? I'll give you a ride."

Looking at Yuan Ximing, Huo Shui Xian furrowed her brows and then said.

"My mind is a bit tangled; take me somewhere to relax."

Yuan Ximing grinned and replied, "Sure thing!"

In the evening, An Ni Shang arranged to meet Lin Yang at a bar.

Lin Yang sat at the bar, listening to the noisy surroundings, and looked at An Ni Shang with a mixture of laughter and exasperation.

"Didn't you say you wanted to discuss the Longevity Elixir?"

"Does this look like a place for business talks?"

Upon hearing this, An Ni Shang glanced at Lin Yang with a hint of resentment.

"I just want to drink while we talk—is that not allowed?"

Seeing An Ni Shang's resentful gaze, Lin Yang found it hard to resist.

"Let's talk right here, let's talk right here."

An Ni Shang let out a cute huff, summoned the bartender to mix a few drinks, and downed them in one go.

"Miss An, you can hold your liquor, but you'd better drink less."

An Ni Shang, now feeling the effects of the alcohol, glared at Lin Yang.

"Since you cured me, you've never come to see me again—tell me why!"

Faced with An Ni Shang's questioning, Lin Yang gave an embarrassed smile and said.

"Busy, busy!"

"Pah, scumbag—I see you're juggling left and right, can't keep up."

Seeing An Ni Shang's cheeks flushed, Lin Yang knew she wasn't there to discuss business with him.

This is using public affairs as a pretext for private gain!

Seeing Lin Yang remain silent, An Ni Shang grabbed his hand.

"Why aren't you speaking? Weren't you bold when you took advantage of me?"

"Now you're scared? I'm telling you, you won't get away!"

Seeing An Ni Shang's aggrieved expression, those unaware might think Lin Yang had taken great liberties with her.

Just as Lin Yang wondered whether he should find a way to send An Ni Shang home, a discordant voice sounded.

"Yo, isn't that Lin Yang? Which girl are you teasing this time?"

Lin Jiadong came over with Yuan Ximing and his entourage.

Yuan Ximing being with Lin Jiadong struck him as nothing unusual.

After all, the Yuan father and son are both opportunists who blow with the wind.

But the appearance of Huo Shui Xian following them piqued his curiosity.

Lin Jiadong saw Lin Yang glance at Huo Shui Xian, snorted coldly, and said.

"Lin Yang, don't be a toad craving swan meat—this is the Huo family's eldest daughter, you know?"

"Someone as insignificant as you could never know Miss Huo."

"We know each other."

Huo Shui Xian suddenly spoke up, leaving Lin Jiadong somewhat embarrassed.

He immediately looked at Yuan Ximing, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Wasn't it said the Huo family's eldest daughter only recently arrived in the southwest? How could she already know this guy Lin Yang?"

Seeing Lin Jiadong's gaze, Yuan Ximing knew he was dissatisfied.

He quickly explained: "Miss Huo seems to have consulted him for an illness."

Upon hearing that explanation, Lin Jiadong burst out laughing.

He chuckled and said to Huo Shui Xian.

"Miss Huo, you had Lin Yang look at your illness, right?"

"I guess so."

Regarding Lin Yang treating her grandfather's illness, she certainly wouldn't leak it.

Lin Jiadong, upon hearing that, laughed and said.

"Then I'll introduce Lin Yang to you."

His life is quite legendary.

Six years ago a fire broke out in his home, killing his whole family; he was lucky to escape.

He also had a sister who was driven insane by the fire.

Thus this guy has been hiding outside for six years, as if afraid someone would harm him.

Huo Shui Xian looked at Lin Yang in disbelief upon hearing that.

She never expected Lin Yang to have such a past.

Anything else?

Curious about Lin Yang, she continued to ask.

Hearing Huo Shui Xian's question, Lin Jiadong thought she wanted to hear him tell a story so as to mock Lin Yang.

He gave Lin Yang a smug look, as if saying:

I will expose all your shortcomings!

He smiled, took a drink, and continued speaking.

After he returned, his former fiancée looked down on him and then broke off the engagement.

That person is Ximing's sister, Yuan Shu!

Right, Ximing?

Yuan Ximing, who had also drunk, nodded and said.

Exactly, he and his mentally ill sister once went to my house to buy fruit.

Upon seeing them, my father burst out laughing in anger and subjected the brother and sister to humiliation.

Finally, he tossed the fruit they brought straight into the trash.

Hahaha, I think my father was merciful; he should have thrown them both into the trash!

Hearing their laughter, Huo Shui Xian frowned slightly.

But she endured the discomfort and continued listening.

Lin Jiadong still sneered, saying: 'This idiot actually went to the master's birthday banquet and demanded we apologize at the grave of his short-lived father.'

You tell me, isn't he an idiot?

Now that idiot has been expelled from the Lin family; are you happy?

Saying that, he burst out laughing.

I say, without our Lin family, he's nothing!

Just as he finished speaking, a wine bottle smashed directly in front of Lin Jiadong.

An Ni Shang, holding the broken wine bottle, glared angrily at Lin Jiadong.

You, who only rely on your family, what right do you have to speak of Lin Yang?

Lin Jiadong, who had been hit, let out a painful cry, then stood up, ready to fight.

When he saw it was An Ni Shang, he held back.

Whether it's the Hundred Flowers Group or An Tian Sheng, he can't afford to provoke them.

Lin Yang, letting a woman stand up for you, you're impressive!

Lin Yang looked at Lin Jiadong and simply spat out two words.

Idiot.

Lin Jiadong instantly flew into a rage, then turned his gaze to Huo Shui Xian.

Miss Huo, this guy is too crude, and the woman with him!

I'm a man with gentlemanly conduct; it's not proper to lay hands on that woman, so I'll have to trouble you.

Huo Shui Xian heard that, nodded, walked to the wine table, and picked up a wine bottle.

Amid Lin Jiadong's expectant gaze, Huo Shui Xian picked up the wine bottle and smashed it hard onto his head.