Qin Lifu was born into a family of needle masters, and had been wealthy since childhood, never lacking money.
Moreover, he was handsome and possessed excellent medical skills, gaining renown at a young age.
It was difficult for such a man not to attract the admiration of women.
Indeed, Qin Lifu never lacked for female companionship.
Not only did he not lack women, but he was also quite flirtatious and had many women.
This led to his warped values.
In his eyes, women, especially beautiful ones, were not women but his prey.
Privately, he called himself the Heartseeker, and thought the title romantic!
And today, at this very moment, he had met a new prey: Wu Feier.
The moment his gaze fell upon Wu Feier, he could not look away.
Wu Feier possessed a complex aura, pure and unpretentious, like an otherworldly celestial blossom.
He even felt a flutter in his heart, a feeling he hadn't experienced since he was thirteen.
It wasn't until Zhu Zihai introduced Chen Xiao that he snapped back to reality.
"Yi Fan, this Dr. Chen's acupuncture techniques are extraordinary. You are both young and promising. You should exchange ideas often when you have the chance. I believe you will both become leaders in the new generation of traditional Chinese medicine, even the pride of Jiangbei TCM!"
Qin Lifu's brow furrowed slightly. He was accustomed to being the sole protagonist, and judging by Zhu Zihai's words, it seemed this Dr. Chen was also quite formidable?
But to be compared with him, was he even worthy?
Qin Lifu did not wish for anyone to steal even a sliver of his spotlight, so he smiled at Chen Xiao and said lightly, "It's not easy to gain Elder Uncle Zhu's approval. Dr. Chen, I believe you must have some genuine skill. We should spar more when we have the chance!"
Qin Lifu's words were polite enough, yet every syllable sounded arrogant.
Chen Xiao couldn't help but frown. Who was he calling "brother"?
"Excuse me, Dr. Qin, my medical skills are for treating illnesses, not for sparring. Of course, if you wish to exchange knowledge, I welcome it!"
Qin Lifu smiled faintly, "Alright then, when the opportunity arises!"
In his opinion, Chen Xiao's refusal to spar must have been out of fear of him.
Clearly, he had already won, defeating his opponent without a fight!
However, he soon realized something was amiss, as everyone began to recount how formidable Chen Xiao was.
Talk of the miraculous Bronze Ghost Divine Needles that saved a patient on the brink of death, and so forth!
The praise was almost entirely one-sided, all in admiration of Chen Xiao.
He had thought Chen Xiao would merely steal some of his spotlight, but now it seemed Chen Xiao had become the protagonist, and he was merely the greatest supporting actor in establishing Chen Xiao's leading role!
Qin Lifu's expression grew increasingly displeased, though not entirely due to the praise for Chen Xiao.
A significant part of it stemmed from Wu Feier's attitude towards Chen Xiao.
From beginning to end, Wu Feier's gaze had not left Chen Xiao.
Sometimes, when someone praised Chen Xiao, her face would light up with a joyful smile.
And himself? She hadn't even glanced at him.
Qin Lifu could not stand it. As a seasoned Casanova who frequented the company of women, how could he tolerate such a provocation!
Regardless of Wu Feier's relationship with Chen Xiao, he was determined to win her over!
As the banquet drew to a close, Qin Lifu suddenly suggested that it was still early and proposed they go to a bar.
Qin Lifu's call to action was met with immediate enthusiasm.
After all, each exchange team had a few interns. Young people, naturally, enjoyed fun and socializing, unlike the older generation.
Wu Feier, however, had not yet responded. Qin Lifu directly extended a personal invitation to her.
Wu Feier was clearly taken aback, as she hadn't expected Qin Lifu to invite her personally, given that their acquaintance was minimal, if not non-existent!
She hesitated, then turned to Chen Xiao, "Chen Xiao, are you going?"
Chen Xiao shrugged, "Since they've invited so enthusiastically, we shouldn't dampen the mood. Besides, you've been under a lot of pressure lately, you do need to relax!"
Chen Xiao's words infuriated Qin Lifu.
I invited them enthusiastically, but who the hell invited you? Aren't you being a bit presumptuous?
However, what followed next made him even angrier.
Because after hearing Chen Xiao, Wu Feier smiled sweetly and accepted the invitation!
Qin Lifu suppressed his anger and vowed inwardly, "Once we're at the bar, it will be my domain. You little vixen, if I don't win you over tonight, then all my years navigating the world of women will have been in vain!"
After the banquet ended, the older doctors returned to their lodgings, while the younger ones, in groups, headed to the bar.
Upon arriving at the bar, Qin Lifu indeed found himself in his element, everything familiar and easy.
Qin Lifu could clearly feel the gaze of several women fixed upon him, but this did not bring him joy, as Wu Feier was not among them.
This was Chen Xiao's third time in a bar. The first was to borrow money, the second to collect a debt.
Only this third time could be considered truly coming to have fun.
He ordered a beer and sat in a corner booth, sipping it slowly.
He didn't particularly like the dazzling lights and colorful scenes before him; it seemed he still wasn't fond of such places.
Meanwhile, Qin Lifu was employing every tactic to win Wu Feier's favor.
He was eloquent, telling a few witty and novel jokes that had the girls around him laughing heartily.
He had once again become the center of attention, but Wu Feier's reaction was cold, making him feel as though his efforts were in vain.
He then invited Wu Feier to dance, but she smiled and shook her head, refusing outright.
"I'm sorry, I don't know how."
"It's alright, I can teach you!"
"I'm sorry, I don't want to learn!"
Wu Feier wasn't actually unable to dance; she simply didn't want to dance with Qin Lifu.
She wasn't a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl anymore, how could she not see Qin Lifu's intentions?
Conversely, the moment Qin Lifu first set his sights on her, Wu Feier had understood his intentions.
Being a great beauty for so many years wasn't for nothing; the suitors she had encountered could form an entire reinforced company.
Qin Lifu was among the more outstanding ones, but not the most outstanding.
Moreover, even if he were more outstanding, what of it?
Wu Feier's heart was already taken.
The person she cared for was currently sitting alone in a corner, as if he were drinking not beer, but centuries of loneliness!