"Hey, stop right there! Who is this guy? Do you know the rules? You can't just bring anyone into the house!"
Feng Jiteng pointed arrogantly, his head held high, his nostrils flaring as he addressed the young assistant.
Ling Tian was angered by his condescending attitude and felt a strong urge to shove a dung fork into his nostrils.
"Oh, it's Third Master. This is Dr. Ling Tian from China. He was recommended by some of the Old Master's old friends... Dr. Ling Tian is a top-tier TCM practitioner and has treated many cases of Alzheimer's disease, all of whom have recovered..."
"Is that so? Is it that miraculous?" Feng Jiteng scoffed, clearly disbelieving the assistant's words. However, Ling Tian caught a fleeting glimpse of killing intent in his eyes.
Although the killing intent vanished in an instant, it couldn't escape Ling Tian's Heavenly Eye divine ability.
Ling Tian wasn't surprised by this. It seemed rather absurd for a patient's family member to harbor murderous intent towards the doctor treating their father.
However, Ling Tian had already learned that Feng Jiteng was the one vying for control of the Feng family with Feng Jifei.
Feng Jinglong's second and fourth sons were relatively low-key and lacked the capacity to manage the Feng family's colossal enterprise. They knew their limitations and were content to live as wealthy heirs, free from financial worries.
But Feng Jiteng was different; his ambition was immense.
Of course, ambition alone wasn't enough; it had to be matched by capability, and Feng Jiteng was a highly capable individual.
The Feng family's traditional industries included foreign trade, shipping, plantations, mining, and, in the last forty to fifty years, real estate.
However, for such a vast family, it was crucial to remain vigilant at all times, as decline could set in within a mere few years or decades.
The Feng family had consistently invested in new sectors, seeking new avenues for wealth growth.
With the rise of the internet in recent decades, the Feng family had expanded into this domain, and Feng Jinglong had entrusted this aspect of the business to his third son, Feng Jiteng.
Feng Jiteng was a graduate of Harvard Business School, receptive to new ideas, and possessed a highly agile mind.
He could make a success of anything related to the internet, digital currency, blockchain, or the metaverse.
In just a few short years, he had multiplied the initial capital of 10 billion US dollars given to him by his father tenfold!
While some of his actions seemed rash and even short-sighted to Feng Jinglong, he had to admit that his son's capabilities were exceptional.
Naturally, Feng Jiteng's ambition grew in tandem with his assets.
Feng Jiteng believed his elder brother lacked the decisiveness to lead, merely maintaining the status quo rather than propelling the Feng family to new heights.
He was convinced that if he took over, the Feng family would not only become the wealthiest in Malaysia but also the richest in all of Southeast Asia.
Thus, the brothers began a covert struggle, each seeking to demonstrate their abilities to their father. Feng Jinglong observed this rivalry but did not intervene.
In his view, a certain degree of competition was beneficial; pressure fostered motivation. As long as his sons didn't cross certain lines, he was content to witness their rivalry.
However, the situation had shifted in recent years. The internet bubble had burst once more, causing the market capitalization of many internet companies to plummet, with halving their value being considered fortunate.
Companies involved in digital currency or blockchain, which had once boasted market caps in the tens of billions, could become worthless within days. This led to a drastic shrinkage of Feng Jiteng's fortune.
Coincidentally, Feng Jiteng noticed a change in Feng Jinglong's attitude. His father was now leaning towards his more prudent elder son, Feng Jifei, as the successor.
Feng Jiteng could see Feng Jinglong entrusting more of the company's affairs to his eldest son and frequently taking him aside for guidance.
There were even rumors circulating within the family that Feng Jinglong was preparing to draft his will and designate his successor.
It was obvious to Feng Jiteng that this designated successor would undoubtedly be Feng Jifei!
Feng Jiteng could not accept this outcome, so he resorted to some underhanded tactics, and shortly thereafter, Feng Jinglong fell ill.
Alzheimer's disease, though progressing gradually and not causing immediate death, leads to cognitive confusion and dementia.
This development caused Feng Jinglong immense anxiety. After all, if he made a wrong decision one day due to his condition, it could plunge the Feng family into irreversible ruin. This was why the Feng family began searching the globe for renowned physicians capable of treating Alzheimer's disease.
However, the successive misfortunes of several doctors made Feng Jinglong realize that the situation was likely more complex.
In his desperation, he had to seek help from China, hoping to find other renowned medical experts.
By the time Feng Jiteng learned of this, it was already too late, as Ling Tian was not on his list of concerns.
Feng Jiteng had already arranged for his people to monitor prominent Alzheimer's disease specialists worldwide. If these individuals dared to treat Feng Jinglong, they would face accidents and misfortune.
Since Ling Tian was not a specialist in neurology or neurosurgery, he hadn't made the list.
However, Feng Jiteng learned of Feng Jifei's visit to Ling Tian, which prompted him to come here. He wanted to see what kind of master had been invited, only to find a young man, which greatly eased his mind.
This was largely due to the profound misconceptions people held about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) over the years. When TCM was mentioned, many people immediately pictured an elderly man with white hair and a long beard.
In the common perception, the older a TCM practitioner was, and the longer they had practiced, the more skilled they were.
Someone like Ling Tian, who was young and inexperienced, was unlikely to inspire confidence in patients and their families.
Feng Jiteng naturally believed that a young man like Ling Tian couldn't possess much skill, perhaps being a charlatan seeking fame.
However, having such a charlatan was even better, as it meant Feng Jinglong's illness wouldn't be cured, thus posing no threat to him.
Nevertheless, Feng Jiteng decided to give Ling Tian a stern warning, hoping to make him retreat and give up, just in case. That's why he appeared here, specifically to intercept Ling Tian.
"You're a renowned physician? Don't make me laugh, kid. Which medical school did you graduate from? Which hospital do you work at? Do you know who my father is? Do you know the status of our Feng family in Malaysia? Do you know the consequences if you can't cure my father!"