Chapter 1118 Why Are You Kicking Me?
"Your dad is that awesome?"
Chen Xuan's eyes narrowed as he scanned Guan Longhai.
Even just that glance made Guan Zhijie's father, Guan Longhai, feel his legs weaken as if he were about to kneel.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but since Chen Xuan hadn't exposed him, he dared not elaborate, lest he pour oil on the fire.
"That's natural. I'm telling you, my dad is a captain in the Xuanji Hall, with high authority. My dad is well-acquainted with the recruitment manager. With a single word, he can stop you from entering the Xuanji Hall to learn martial arts."
As he spoke, Guan Zhijie put on an arrogant expression, looking down on Chen Xuan disdainfully.
See, kid? I have a good dad!
But he had no idea that his good dad didn't want such a useless son who only caused trouble.
Chen Xuan continued, "I remember the Xuanji Hall only recruits students based on talent, regardless of family background, rich or poor. Your dad's words don't count, do they?"
Guan Zhijie had heard about this condition, and it was precisely because of his insufficient talent that he couldn't enter the Xuanji Hall.
However, in front of Chen Xuan, he couldn't lose face. Guan Zhijie snorted with his nostrils in the air, "What you said are just the requirements the Xuanji Hall tells outsiders. For high-ranking officials' children like me, they don't matter at all!"
"Hmm?"
Chen Xuan's expression turned cold. He turned to look at Guan Longhai, and under his cold gaze, Guan Longhai trembled all over, shaking like a sieve. He stammered, "I..."
"Is that right, Dad? Tell him, is it true or not!"
Guan Zhijie, unaware of Guan Longhai's expression, kept winking at his father, trying to get Guan Longhai to help him cover up the lie and brag about it.
Hearing this, Guan Longhai could no longer bear it. He kicked Guan Zhijie in the backside and cursed, "Nonsense!"
"Dad, why are you kicking me?"
Guan Zhijie looked bewildered, rubbing his backside hard. The kick was powerful. Although it landed on his backside, which was thick-skinned, he still felt a burning pain, as if his backside was about to split open.
"I kick you? I should hit you too?"
Guan Longhai looked left and right, as if searching for something to hit Guan Zhijie with. He suddenly spotted a feather duster in a large vase nearby. He grabbed it, swung his arm, and began to vigorously whip Guan Zhijie.
The side hall was immediately filled with pig-like squeals.
"Ouch!"
"It hurts, it hurts..."
"Dad, did Mom cheat on you? Am I not your biological son?"
Hearing Guan Zhijie's nonsensical rambling, Guan Longhai became even more ruthless. The feather duster whistled through the air, and Guan Zhijie naturally bore the brunt of it.
However, this guy really deserved it!
A few seconds later, Chen Xuan, who was already sitting on the sofa, said with a smile, "The play is over..."
Guan Longhai's actions stopped abruptly. He slowly turned his head and looked at Chen Xuan sheepishly:
"Heh heh... nothing can be hidden from Mr. Chen... Mr. Chen, I can guarantee you that everything my son just said was nonsense. I don't have that kind of ability."
"You're sensible!" Chen Xuan sneered a few times.
Seeing that Chen Xuan had no intention of pursuing the matter, Guan Longhai was relieved, feeling as if his back was drenched in sweat.
Hearing their conversation, Guan Zhijie, who was beaten until his skin was torn and bleeding all over, was completely bewildered.
Did his father know this guy? Even if he did, would he be so respectful to this young man?
He was full of questions, but when he heard the address "Mr. Chen," Guan Zhijie felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He stared at Chen Xuan in disbelief, his eyes almost popping out. He stammered, "You... you are Mr. Chen..."
"My surname is Chen."
Chen Xuan uttered a few words indifferently, watching the colorful changes on Guan Zhijie's face with amusement.
"..."
Although Chen Xuan didn't explicitly say it, even a fool could tell that this guy was the Mr. Chen from the Xuanji Hall.
Legend had it that Chen Xuan was proficient in both medicine and martial arts. No wonder he could see that he had contracted syphilis at a glance.
Guan Zhijie had always admired Chen Xuan, but he had treated Chen Xuan like this before. Now, all he wanted was to find a piece of tofu to smash himself against.
"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to Mr. Chen!" Guan Longhai said fiercely.
"Mr. Chen, I was blind and didn't recognize your true worth. I'm sorry, I hope you can forgive me!"
This time, Guan Zhijie had no complaints and immediately apologized to Chen Xuan.
His sincere expression was completely different from before. If he was an arrogant leopard before, he was now a docile sheep.
"Forget it. Considering you're also a patient, I'll let you off the hook. But don't let this happen again next time," Chen Xuan said lightly.
"I absolutely won't let it happen again!" Guan Zhijie said immediately.
He didn't know Chen Xuan's identity before. Now that he knew Chen Xuan's identity, even if someone were chasing him with a saber, he wouldn't dare to confront Chen Xuan. Confronting Chen Xuan would be like courting death.
At this moment, Guan Longhai knelt before Chen Xuan with a thud. He then pulled Guan Zhijie to kneel before Chen Xuan, saying emotionally, "Mr. Chen, my son has contracted this disease. Please treat him!"
"No need for such a grand gesture. Didn't I say I would treat your son?" Chen Xuan raised his hand and said.
Seeing how approachable Chen Xuan was, Guan Longhai felt even more ashamed. He thought that he must repay Chen Xuan well in the future, otherwise, he would be unworthy of Chen Xuan.
Thus, Guan Longhai and Guan Zhijie stood up.
When the two of them stood up, Yang Chaotian entered, holding a bag of acupuncture needles, and said, "Mr. Chen, the acupuncture needles are here!"
A sound of chaotic footsteps followed, and a group of people trailed behind Yang Chaotian.
That group was none other than Doctor Lu, Young Master Lu, and the medical experts from the Medical Association. Although Chen Xuan hadn't been to Renxin Medical Hall for some time, these people went to work at Renxin Medical Hall every day.
They were all old, and they had long stopped seeing patients. Now, they were helping out at Renxin Medical Hall, hoping to learn a trick or two from Chen Xuan. They heard that Chen Xuan was going to treat syphilis with acupuncture, which they had never heard of before, so they rushed over in a hurry.
"Why are you all here?"
Chen Xuan frowned as he looked at the group of medical experts.
"Mr. Chen, I heard that you are going to treat syphilis with acupuncture. We are all here to learn!"
"Mr. Chen, we have never heard of anyone treating syphilis with traditional Chinese medicine. If you can cure it, you will set a precedent for treating syphilis with traditional Chinese medicine, so we naturally have to come and see!"
Chen Xuan pondered for a moment and said nothing more, merely stating, "Alright, then you can stand aside and learn."
It wasn't something that couldn't be taught. Besides, seeing these old men still wanting to learn medical skills at their age, he naturally wouldn't say much.
Thus, the old Chinese medicine practitioners stood respectfully beside Chen Xuan, their faces showing reverence.
Guan Zhijie, looking at these elders, any of whom could be his grandfather, showing such respect to Chen Xuan, thought: This Mr. Chen is so awe-inspiring, he truly is my idol!