The next morning, Qi Tianhu sent Qi Qingfei personally to pick up Chen Xiao, showing how much he valued him.
On the road, Chen Xiao noticed that Qi Qingfei's attitude towards him had changed significantly.
She had become much more respectful, showing caution in everything she did.
Chen Xiao understood that this change in Qi Qingfei must have stemmed from something she heard from the army.
This was reality.
As long as you possessed strength, you would earn the respect and awe of others.
Previously, when Qi Qingfei knew Chen Xiao could cure Qi Tianhu's illness, her attitude shifted from dislike to friendliness, but it was far from respectful.
After learning that Chen Xiao was actually a Qi realm expert,
Qi Qingfei's address to Chen Xiao had changed from "you" to "you" (formal).
"Master Chen, what is your bank account number? I'll transfer the money to you later."
Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback. "Transfer what money? I don't remember you owing me money."
Qi Qingfei smiled charmingly and said,
"Master Chen, have you forgotten? That day, Old Eagle damaged my car and promised to compensate me twenty million!"
"I said that half of it was yours."
Chen Xiao suddenly realized and added, "But didn't Old Eagle already fall out with you? Will he still pay you?"
Qi Qingfei sneered coldly.
"Whether he pays or not is his business, but whether I take it is mine!"
"He betrayed my father, and then you subdued him. His assets have already been taken over."
"A mere twenty million is nothing compared to those assets."
Chen Xiao was stunned, inwardly exclaiming, "Good heavens, they're just confiscating his property!"
However, he refused Qi Qingfei's kind offer.
"I cannot accept this money."
As the saying goes, 'A gentleman loves wealth, but acquires it righteously.'
Chen Xiao didn't consider himself a gentleman,
but if he took this money, he wouldn't feel at ease.
When Qi Qingfei heard Chen Xiao was about to refuse, she became a little anxious.
She wanted to befriend Chen Xiao, and this ten million was merely a small token of appreciation.
If Chen Xiao didn't accept it, she thought he found it too little.
"Master Chen, how about this, I'll give you the entire twenty million!"
"If you feel it's not enough, I have some businesses like hotels and KTVs. As long as you like them, I can transfer them to your name immediately."
Chen Xiao shook his head with a smile.
"You've misunderstood, I don't think it's too little."
"I cannot accept rewards without merit. If I take this money, I won't be able to sleep at night."
Qi Qingfei immediately retorted,
"Master Chen, how can you say you cannot accept rewards without merit?"
"Never mind my father's condition, just Old Eagle and Wu Dingbang's conspiracy. If you hadn't helped, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
As she spoke, Qi Qingfei suddenly thought of something and asked cautiously,
"Master Chen, you don't look down on these businesses that operate on the fringe, do you?"
Chen Xiao immediately shook his head and denied it. "I believe in your father's character."
Qi Qingfei pondered, racking her brain.
Finally, she thought of a good idea.
"By the way, Master Chen, I haven't been feeling well lately. I always feel chest pain, and sometimes I can't breathe when I sleep at night."
"Could you examine me? That ten million can be your consultation fee."
Chen Xiao realized that if he didn't agree today, Qi Qingfei would absolutely not give up.
"Alright then, I'll take a look after we arrive."
Upon arriving at the Qi family's residence, Chen Xiao took Qi Qingfei's pulse.
He frowned and murmured, "You are indeed ill, and quite seriously so!"
Qi Qingfei was greatly alarmed. "Ah? Master Chen, I'm timid, don't scare me!"
Chen Xiao said calmly,
"Your Yin fire is excessively strong, blocking your lung meridian, which is why you often feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. Fortunately, it was discovered early. If it continues to burn like this, you might fall seriously ill!"
Qi Qingfei turned pale with fright and asked tremblingly, "Master Chen, then... will I die?"
Chen Xiao pondered for a moment and nodded solemnly.
"It's highly possible you will die. Even if you don't, you'll be left with a disability."
Hearing this, Qi Qingfei's eyes turned red.
"Really? I'm still so young, I'm not married yet, I don't want to die..."
She was so scared that she was about to cry.
Chen Xiao burst into laughter. "What are you crying for? I only said it's possible you'll die, not that it can't be cured."
Qi Qingfei was stunned and asked nervously, "Master Chen, can you cure my illness?"
Chen Xiao nodded, saying lightly, "It's not difficult."
"Then why didn't you say so earlier? You scared me to death."
Qi Qingfei patted her chest and gave Chen Xiao a sidelong glance.
Full of charm.
And perhaps due to her recent emotional excitement, the cautious demeanor she had maintained in front of Chen Xiao had disappeared.
Chen Xiao asked, "Are you sure you want me to treat you?"
"Of course!"
Qi Qingfei said as a matter of course.
Chen Xiao reminded her again, "Let me confirm, my treatment method requires massage. You don't have any objections, right?"
Qi Qingfei urged him, "No objections, just treat me with confidence. It's just a massage, what's the big deal."
"Alright then."
Seeing Qi Qingfei's forthrightness, Chen Xiao no longer hesitated.
"Take off your clothes."
"Ah? I have to take off my clothes?"
Qi Qingfei's eyes widened.
Chen Xiao shrugged. "The therapeutic effect will be much poorer through clothes."
Qi Qingfei took off her leather jacket, and what was underneath almost sprang out.
Chen Xiao was startled and subconsciously swallowed.
He had known for a long time that Qi Qingfei's physique was considerable,
but when he saw the true form, he couldn't help but marvel.
It was breathtaking.
"Hey, have you seen enough? If you have, hurry up and treat me, okay?"
Qi Qingfei thought about Chen Xiao's mention of massage, which implied...
Thinking of this, her face turned as red as a piece of crimson cloth.
"Ahem... Lie down first!"
Chen Xiao coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment.
Qi Qingfei obediently lay down and closed her eyes.
Chen Xiao took a deep breath and slowly extended his hand.
Even through a thin layer of fabric, the sensation...
Chen Xiao quickly composed himself, lest a nosebleed start flowing.
Meanwhile, Qi Qingfei's face was flushed with shyness, and her chest felt as if a million ants were crawling on it.
It was itchy and unbearably tingly.
A moment later, she felt a warmth in her chest, and a gentle, soothing current flowed from her chest to her limbs.
The feeling was incredibly smooth.
Gradually, she realized her body was reacting.
Her heart even began to wish that these large hands would linger longer, not leave.
Her face was flushed, and she bit her lip tightly.
It was too shameful! How could she have such thoughts?
Half an hour later, Chen Xiao withdrew his hands. "Done."
Qi Qingfei felt a sense of emptiness. When she opened her eyes, she showed an expression of disbelief.
"Hey? I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time. I feel like I could fly!"
Chen Xiao explained.
"I've helped you dissipate the excess fire that was accumulating in your lung meridian. Without the burden, your body naturally feels much lighter."
"Thank you, Master Chen!"
Qi Qingfei thanked him hastily.
But a hint of imperceptible disappointment flashed in her eyes.
Because she truly wished that such treatment could happen a few more times.