He Feng was stunned.
Golden Needle Acupuncture, he naturally knew about it.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it was the highest-level technique.
In the entire TCM community, the number of people who could perform Golden Needle Acupuncture combined was less than ten.
Hearing everyone talk about Lin Xiao Tian's technique, He Feng couldn't help but stop what he was doing for a moment.
Unfortunately, he had been too focused on putting pressure on Lin Xiao Tian and completely forgot to observe his technique. In the time it took him to look up, Lin Xiao Tian was already withdrawing the needles.
"Haha, Doctor Lin, you're truly amazing. Back when I had gout, no amount of medication or physiotherapy could help me recover as quickly as I have now. I really came to the right place this time."
Facing the patient's praise, Lin Xiao Tian simply smiled and said, "Just take the medication according to the prescription I've given you on time."
"No problem, Doctor Lin, I'll definitely do as you say," the patient nodded earnestly.
"And your daily habits!"
"Uh... this... I'll pay attention to that too."
Lin Xiao Tian looked at the man's grinning face and knew that he was taking his words lightly.
After all, having experienced this treatment, the man had already tasted the benefits. If Lin Xiao Tian could completely cure his gout, why would he need to worry about his habits?
At worst, he could just come back for treatment again!
Even though it was difficult to get an appointment with Lin Xiao Tian, with his social connections in the area, even if he couldn't get an immediate appointment, it wouldn't be too long before he could.
"Haha, Doctor Lin, feel free to visit my restaurant anytime. I'll treat you to a meal."
As the patient said this, he deliberately glanced at his surroundings.
If there hadn't been people present, he would have already taken out the card he had prepared in his pocket.
This wasn't a bank card, but a VIP card for their restaurant. It not only offered priority appointments but also the maximum possible discount. He had intended to use it today to win over Lin Xiao Tian, but unfortunately, there were too many people present.
Lin Xiao Tian smiled faintly and didn't reply.
After the patient left, He Feng walked up to Lin Xiao Tian.
"Xiao Tian, we doctors are not allowed to accept red envelopes from clients! You wouldn't make such a mistake, would you?"
He Feng said this and then cast a sly glance at Lin Xiao Tian.
With his keen observation, he quickly sensed a potential weakness in Lin Xiao Tian.
Perhaps Lin Xiao Tian's medical skills were excellent, but such skills would undoubtedly attract many people who wanted to curry favor.
Once they tried to curry favor, it would inevitably involve giving money. Just like the man just now, he was clearly hinting at something. He Feng, being shrewd, naturally caught the peculiar scent of it.
"I never accept red envelopes from patients," Lin Xiao Tian replied calmly.
"Is that so? I saw that the patient just now seemed to have the intention of giving you benefits. Aren't you tempted at all, Doctor Lin?"
"Not tempted," Lin Xiao Tian stated truthfully.
"Then perhaps the benefits offered weren't enough? Doctor Lin, I understand. After all, we're all human."
Listening to He Feng's words, Lin Xiao Tian couldn't help but look at him more closely.
He had previously learned from Xu Qing He that this man had only studied psychology. He hadn't expected this person to cause him the most trouble.
For a moment, Lin Xiao Tian almost admired him.
It was said that He Feng didn't hold a high position in the National Medical Hall and was previously just a small doctor in a branch, constantly on the verge of being fired. He only rose to prominence by strategizing for Dong Lin.
"Yes, Doctor He is right. We are all human." Lin Xiao Tian decided to go along with his words.
"Heh heh, by what you're saying, does that mean you've also had some improper thoughts?" At this moment, Dong Lin, who was standing nearby, suddenly interjected.
"No." Facing Dong Lin's imposed accusation, Lin Xiao Tian simply responded briefly, which infuriated Dong Lin, leaving him at a loss for words.
Hearing Lin Xiao Tian's reply, Dong Lin, who was about to continue his harassment, couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
Too calm!
Throughout the entire interaction, all he saw from Lin Xiao Tian was tranquility.
But why?
Didn't Lin Xiao Tian care about money?
He Feng was unaware of Lin Xiao Tian's contract. Based on the information he received from Dong Lin, his conclusion was that Lin Xiao Tian was arrogant and self-important, and due to the contract, he showed no politeness and couldn't be gotten rid of.
When He Feng saw the exorbitant breach of contract fee on the contract, he deduced that Lin Xiao Tian was probably greedy for money. After all, if a person wasn't greedy, why would they agree to such a high breach of contract fee?
What he didn't know was that the contract had been personally drafted by Xu Qing He. The purpose was to prevent Lin Xiao Tian from leaving suddenly, and the exorbitant breach of contract fee was meant to make Lin Xiao Tian hesitate. Therefore, when drafting the contract, Xu Qing He specified that whoever left without a valid reason would have to pay this breach of contract fee.
Unexpectedly, after Dong Lin's embellishments, He Feng came to believe that the medical hall was afraid to let Lin Xiao Tian leave because of this contract.
But after his recent probing, He Feng was puzzled.
Lin Xiao Tian, by all appearances, did not seem like someone who cared about money.
He Feng was still pondering his judgment, but Dong Lin couldn't wait any longer.
"You say you didn't take any benefits from others, how can you prove it?" Dong Lin pressed on relentlessly.
"Then how do you think I should prove my innocence?" Lin Xiao Tian asked patiently.
Dong Lin's eyes darted around, and he rapidly thought in his mind.
"Do you dare to open your bank text messages, your mobile banking, and your transfer records for us to verify?"
Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback.
This second-generation rich kid was truly arrogant.
It was known that querying bank accounts involved personal privacy. This was a private enterprise, and unless Lin Xiao Tian misappropriated public funds, they had no right to make such a demand.
As soon as Dong Lin said this, the expressions of everyone present changed.
Even the usually calm He Feng showed a hint of worry.
But in the face of all this, Lin Xiao Tian simply smiled faintly.
"Alright!"
"Haha, you said it yourself, don't go back on your word!"
"I never go back on my word."
After Lin Xiao Tian finished speaking, he opened his phone.
He could have ignored Dong Lin's demands. However, considering Xu Qing He's previous request for him to give Dong Lin some face, and knowing that Xu Qing He genuinely wanted to keep him, Lin Xiao Tian, who valued relationships, did not want to make things difficult for Xu Qing He.
Soon, Lin Xiao Tian followed Dong Lin's instructions and opened his text messages.
Dong Lin immediately snatched Lin Xiao Tian's phone and began scrolling through the message list. He was so anxious because he feared Lin Xiao Tian might suddenly delete the messages.
Fortunately, he was quick enough, and Lin Xiao Tian seemed to have no time to react.
Just as Dong Lin was gloating, he then noticed a message from "Industrial and Commercial Bank of China".
"Found it."
Dong Lin was delighted and immediately opened the message.
A string of numbers appeared. As soon as Dong Lin saw that the number exceeded five digits, he immediately began to feel smug.
He knew that Lin Xiao Tian hadn't taken a salary, so where did all this money come from?
If not from accepting red envelopes, what else could it be?
Just as Dong Lin was congratulating himself on his cleverness, he suddenly realized something was wrong.
The number of digits... why was it so many?