Shao Zixuan looked at the large ingredients like prawns, abalone, and conch on the plate, feeling a bit bewildered.
"Did you bring the wrong dishes? We didn't order these."
"Sir, no mistake, these are for your two tables. Our boss personally instructed that these are his gifts to you!"
The waiter said with a smile, then turned to look at Ling Tian.
"Mr. Ling, would you do us the honor of joining us? Our boss would like to invite you over for a chat."
Ling Tian nodded and stood up.
"Everyone, eat and drink well. These seafood dishes are indeed for us, so please enjoy them without hesitation! I'm going to see a friend and will be back shortly!"
As Ling Tian spoke, he followed the waiter to the elevator and took it to the top floor.
The top floor was the hotel's office area. In one of the largest offices, Ling Tian saw a familiar face.
This person was none other than Boss Jin Lao Ba, whom he had met at the main store of Bai Cao Tang Pharmacy some days ago.
The Jin Man Lou Hotel, where they were dining today, was the property of this Boss Jin.
On that day, Ling Tian had pointed out a problem with Boss Jin's prescription. Boss Jin, wanting to thank Ling Tian, offered him money, which Ling Tian sternly refused.
So, Boss Jin took out a card as a token of his gratitude. This card was a supreme VIP guest card for the boss's chain of catering businesses, and Jin Man Lou Hotel was one of Boss Jin's properties.
Ling Tian had entered the hotel today and seen the logo on the wall. Recalling the logo on the card, he decided to try using it.
Unexpectedly, Manager Zhu and the others treated him like a god the moment they saw the card.
"Haha, my dear brother, your presence truly graces my humble establishment."
"Brother Jin, you flatter me greatly. Speaking of which, I must thank you. If it weren't for your card, I don't know where our large group would have had dinner tonight."
The two exchanged pleasantries.
It turned out that Manager Zhu had called the company headquarters to confirm the card's status.
The company headquarters immediately informed Boss Jin about the cardholder's dining, as per Boss Jin's instructions.
Those who possessed these cards were either wealthy or influential, and their dining at Jin Lao Ba's hotel was considered a great honor.
Jin Lao Ba did not want to miss such an opportunity to show his appreciation.
When he learned that Ling Tian was dining at this hotel, he rushed over immediately.
Previously, he had heeded Ling Tian's advice, stopped taking the medicine prescribed by Doctor Ma, and switched to the prescription Ling Tian had given him.
Within a few days, the symptoms of soreness, leg pain, internal heat, and irritability that had plagued him completely disappeared.
After a few more days of persistence, he felt much lighter and as if he had regained his youth by over a decade.
His lower abdomen was often warm, allowing him to experience the vigor of his younger days.
Jin Lao Ba knew he had met a benefactor and was overjoyed. Thus, he rushed over to express his gratitude to Ling Tian once again.
Upon conversing with Ling Tian, he learned that Ling Tian's girlfriend was having a class reunion there today.
Of course, Ling Tian did not hold back and recounted the entire incident at the hotel to Boss Jin.
Upon hearing this, Boss Jin was furious.
"Brother Ling Tian, rest assured, I will ensure you get justice for this. That fellow surnamed Zhu will be packing his bags and leaving tomorrow!"
"Thank you, elder brother! Of course, I'm not necessarily saying he should be fired. It would be best if you investigated the matter thoroughly. If it was a misunderstanding or an accident, then let it be."
"No problem, I will definitely investigate clearly!"
The two chatted for a while longer, and Ling Tian prepared to take his leave.
At this moment, Boss Jin suddenly called out to him.
"By the way, Brother Ling Tian, cancer, can you treat this disease?"
Ling Tian thought for a moment and said, "It is possible, but it depends on the type of cancer, its stage, and whether the patient has any underlying conditions or their overall health status. Whether it can be treated and to what extent can only be determined after seeing the patient."
Boss Jin nodded.
"It's like this, I have an elder, or rather, a friend of my parents' generation. They contracted cancer a few years ago, and despite repeated treatments, it has relapsed and even spread. Both traditional Chinese and Western medicine have been consulted, and the doctors have given a death sentence, saying they have at most two years left. I wonder if you could do me the honor of examining my elder?"
"No problem. Since it's your elder, I will naturally help if I can."
Ling Tian did not refuse. On one hand, Jin Lao Ba was a straightforward person. Although this was only their second meeting, they got along well and felt a strong connection. On the other hand, Ling Tian also wanted to expand his network. After all, he still bore the deep-seated hatred of his family, and he had to become stronger as quickly as possible. Ling Tian would not refuse networks or wealth, as these were also parts of strength!
Ling Tian bid farewell to Jin Lao Ba and continued dining with his classmates. However, when it was time to pay the bill after the meal, the waiter informed them that their meal expenses for the day had been waived by the boss.
Ling Tian felt helpless and had to call Jin Lao Ba personally to express his gratitude.
As the dinner had been upgraded, it lasted for several hours, and many classmates had drunk quite a bit. Therefore, the planned karaoke activity was canceled.
The class monitor, Shao Zixuan, organized the classmates to send the intoxicated ones back to their dormitories.
Ling Tian, holding Wang Bingxia's hand, walked back with her. The cold evening breeze blew, and Wang Bingxia instinctively snuggled closer to Ling Tian. Ling Tian naturally put his arm around her, causing Bingxia's face to turn even redder.
Upon returning home, Bingxia stood on tiptoe and pecked Ling Tian lightly on the cheek before darting back into her bedroom as if fleeing. Ling Tian felt a bit helpless. This little girl was playing with fire. Wasn't she afraid he would turn into a wolf?
For the next three days, the two did not go out. With final exams approaching, there were no more classes, and students were either studying at home or in the library. Ling Tian gave Wang Bingxia acupuncture treatments every morning. The rest of the time, they studied together, bought groceries, and cooked meals. Their life together was incredibly blissful.
One morning, at 8 AM, a luxurious business RV parked at the entrance of the residential compound. Ling Tian, carrying a medicine box, boarded the vehicle. This medicine box was purchased by Ling Tian online, made of camphor wood. Ling Tian kept his silver needles, some common medicines, and even a few talismans in the box. A doctor must look the part, and besides, Ling Tian felt it was better not to expose some of his methods to outsiders. Jin Lao Ba was already waiting in the car.
"Haha, Brother Ling Tian, thank you for your trouble."
"Brother Jin, what are you saying? Your matters are my matters. Moreover, whether this illness can be cured is still uncertain; I need to see the patient to draw a conclusion."