The shopkeeper was indeed thrown out.
Before Chen Xiao could make a move, Elder Ji had someone throw him out.
After a brief exchange, Chen Xiao learned that Elder Ji was only an honorary dean at Jiangcheng Hospital.
Besides being the president of the Jiangcheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, his identity also included being the owner of the 'Tongjitang' pharmacy.
Tongjitang had dozens of branches in Jiangcheng alone, and the one Chen Xiao worked at was just one of them.
"Master Chen, I never expected you to possess such profound skills yet be willing to work as a mere pharmacist here. This must be the true meaning of 'the greatest craftsman lives in the marketplace.' I am truly impressed!"
Elder Ji's eyes were filled with genuine admiration.
Chen Xiao gave an awkward smile, thinking to himself that he had only just become a master!
He joked, "I just resigned, so I'm afraid I can't hide anymore."
Elder Ji said straightforwardly, "Master Chen, if you don't find it beneath you, I would like to gift this pharmacy to you as an apology for the inconvenience."
Chen Xiao shook his head. "It wasn't you who made the mistake, so it's not for you to apologize. If you need anything, just say it directly."
Elder Ji's old face blushed, and he finally revealed the truth.
"Master Chen has sharp eyes. To be frank, an old friend of mine has contracted a strange illness, and I would like to ask Master to take a look."
Chen Xiao nodded. "Certainly, but I don't have time right now. How about this, leave me your contact information, and I'll come by when I'm free."
Elder Ji was overjoyed. "That would be wonderful."
After exchanging contact information with Elder Ji, Chen Xiao bid farewell and left the pharmacy.
At the entrance of the pharmacy, Chen Xiao saw several of his former colleagues gathered around a BMW A4, their eyes filled with envy.
The owner of this sports car, Sun Li, was posing flirtatiously, basking in the admiring gazes.
"Sun Li, your car is amazing, so beautiful!"
"I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to ride in such a nice car in my lifetime."
...
Sun Li was beaming with joy, so much so that she looked like she was about to blow a snot bubble.
"Oh my, look at what you're saying. When I'm in a good mood, I'll take you for a ride."
"You don't need to be too envious. This car is only tens of thousands, and my Yaoyang said he'll get me an even better one for my birthday."
Everyone praised Sun Li for her good luck in finding such a great boyfriend, saying how enviable it was.
In their hearts, however, they were cursing, "Pah, what's the big deal about being kept by a rich person? Look at her showing off."
Sun Li spotted Chen Xiao by the roadside and gracefully walked over.
"Oh, isn't this my useless ex-boyfriend? Where are you off to? I'm in a good mood today, how about I give you a ride?"
Chen Xiao turned his head away, too lazy to acknowledge her.
Sun Li snorted dismissively. "What are you acting so high and mighty for? Let me tell you, this is probably the only chance you'll ever get to touch such a nice car. Once this opportunity is gone, it's gone forever!"
As she was speaking, a Maybach pulled up in front of Chen Xiao.
A woman with short hair got out of the car. It was Xiao Nan, Li Ziqing's assistant.
Xiao Nan approached Chen Xiao. "Mr. Chen, I'm here to pick you up to go to the hospital."
Sun Li was slightly taken aback. Seeing Xiao Nan, who was no less beautiful than herself, she felt a pang of jealousy.
"No wonder you didn't get in my car. So someone's here to pick you up. But speaking of which, it's quite embarrassing for a grown man to not even have his own car!"
Just as Sun Li finished her sarcastic remark, she saw Xiao Nan take out a car key and hand it to Chen Xiao.
"Mr. Chen, to make your future travels more convenient, I'm giving this car to you."
Although Chen Xiao didn't know much about luxury cars, he knew that the Maybach before him was not cheap.
"Oh, that's too kind..."
Before Chen Xiao could refuse, Xiao Nan quickly said, "It's just a car for getting around. Please don't be polite."
Sun Li snorted disdainfully again. "So it's just a car for getting around? Probably some domestic knock-off, can't compare to my BMW Z4!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Nan let out a giggle.
Sun Li became angry. "What are you laughing at? Are you saying this knock-off is more expensive than my BMW?"
Xiao Nan spread her hands. "It's not that expensive, but it's more than enough to buy three or four of your cars!"
Sun Li didn't believe her. "Stop bragging! Just because you say so, does that make it true?"
"If you don't believe me, check it!"
"I'll check it! Don't you think I will!"
Although Sun Li didn't have much worldly knowledge, she was very proficient with her phone.
Soon, she looked up the price of the Maybach.
Staring at the screen, she was stunned. Her face changed, and she was speechless.
She had sold her body to get that BMW Z4, how could she let her useless ex-boyfriend Chen Xiao outshine her?
Unfortunately, the facts were laid out before her, and her denial wouldn't change them.
"Chen Xiao, you just wait! I'm going to find Long Yaoyang right now, and I'll make him buy me a car three times better than yours, no, ten times better!"
Seeing Sun Li about to leave, Chen Xiao kindly reminded her.
"You're going to find Sun Yaoyang? I advise you not to go see him recently!"
Sun Li started to laugh triumphantly again. "Are you jealous? Are you still thinking about me? But let me tell you, don't get your hopes up. The more you tell me not to go, the more I will!"
Chen Xiao was speechless and made a gesture of 'suit yourself.'
He offered a kind reminder, but if she wouldn't listen, then there was nothing he could do!