The accountant began tallying the figures on the computer, while Lin Xiao Tian, outwardly calm, had his heart in his throat.
Entrusting the pricing entirely to the hotel side, although it avoided the risk of underpricing himself, left them completely helpless if the other party intended to exploit them.
Just as Lin Xiao Tian was feeling anxious, the accountant finally reached a conclusion.
"The total is twelve thousand. Mr. Lin, please check it. If it's all correct, please sign on the item list," the gentle voice of the female accountant reached him.
Lin Xiao Tian froze for a moment.
Twelve thousand?
They earned twelve thousand for such a small amount of goods?
This figure completely exceeded his expectations!
Even after receiving the cash from the accountant, Lin Xiao Tian remained in a daze.
Earning twelve thousand in just one day, wouldn't reaching the fifty thousand goal be a breeze?
Following this, the beautiful secretary led Lin Xiao Tian to the legal department, where both parties signed a purchase contract. Afterward, if Lin Xiao Tian had any fish to sell, the hotel could arrange for transportation.
After both sides confirmed, Lin Xiao Tian left the hotel with Li Er Guai.
As they were leaving, the black-stockinged beautiful manager saw Lin Xiao Tian to the door, accompanied by the plump chef.
The plump chef's face was wreathed in smiles, like a blooming chrysanthemum, and he kept apologizing to Lin Xiao Tian, admitting he had been blind. Recalling the chef's arrogant demeanor before, Lin Xiao Tian found it laughable.
After leaving the hotel, Lin Xiao Tian didn't head straight back but instead wandered around the city.
Li Er Guai had difficulty walking, and if he returned alone, it would take him a very long time to traverse the mountain path. So, he decided to accompany Lin Xiao Tian, and also get a glimpse of the big city.
Lin Xiao Tian bought some daily necessities and food at the supermarket, as most of the items at home had been used up, and there were hardly any bowls to find, making things inconvenient at times.
After finishing his shopping, Lin Xiao Tian loaded his purchases onto his cart and then, pulling Li Er Guai, headed for the next destination.
Watching Lin Xiao Tian's skillful movements, Li Er Guai's gaze turned peculiar.
He remembered the doctor saying that Lin Xiao Tian's IQ was only ten. But looking at Lin Xiao Tian's steady conversation, it didn't seem like the IQ of a ten-year-old child.
And his performance at the hotel earlier, it didn't look like something a ten-year-old child could achieve.
"Xiao Tian, you seem a bit unusual today," Li Er Guai suddenly said.
"I'm perfectly normal!" Lin Xiao Tian spread his hands.
"I mean, you're too normal," Li Er Guai looked at him. "You used to be foolish, getting lost even in the village. Today you can navigate the big city."
"Oh, it's because I'm not foolish anymore," Lin Xiao Tian replied calmly.
He didn't want to hide it from Li Er Guai. After all, Li Er Guai had been with him all along, and lying would only make him more suspicious.
Besides, Li Er Guai had been very good to him, and telling him this, Lin Xiao Tian felt at ease.
"What?" Li Er Guai suddenly darted from the back of the cart to the front. "What do you mean by that? Has your foolishness been cured?"
Lin Xiao Tian nodded and said, "This morning, I accidentally hit my head while fishing, and then I found myself suddenly normal."
Recalling Lin Xiao Tian's actions throughout the day and looking at his fluent responses, Li Er Guai no longer doubted him.
"Xiao Tian, you... you've finally recovered!" Li Er Guai was so excited that he started speaking incoherently.
Lin Xiao Tian's parents had been kind to him. When Li Er Guai's parents suddenly passed away, he was still young. If it weren't for the support of Lin Xiao Tian's parents, he would have starved to death long ago.
Later, when Lin Xiao Tian became foolish, Li Er Guai had also planned to bring Lin Xiao Tian home. Unfortunately, he couldn't even take care of himself, so he could only let Li Da Zhu take Lin Xiao Tian away.
Li Er Guai had always felt guilty about this matter. Seeing Lin Xiao Tian recover, he was happy from the bottom of his heart.
"Brother Er Guai, can you not tell anyone about this for now? And also, don't tell Sister Yu Xiang yet," Lin Xiao Tian said.
Although his recovery was a cause for joy, he had previously stumbled upon Li Deping's affair. He didn't have the capital to confront Li Deping yet. If he announced his recovery rashly, it would easily alert Li Deping.
But if he remained foolish, Li Deping wouldn't pay much attention.
"Don't worry about that. Your brother's mouth is very tight!" Li Er Guai nodded. Although he didn't understand Lin Xiao Tian's intention, he agreed.
Lin Xiao Tian smiled and continued to wander around with Li Er Guai.
Next, Lin Xiao Tian planned to visit a pharmacy to buy some traditional Chinese medicine ingredients. The Shennong Medical Codex he inherited contained a large amount of information on alchemy and medical techniques, which he was eager to try.
The two arrived at the largest pharmacy in the area. Lin Xiao Tian looked at the plaque, which read "Guo Yi Guan" (National Medical Hall).
Lin Xiao Tian had an impression of this Guo Yi Guan. It was a national chain of medical halls that not only sold medicinal ingredients but also provided professional consultations for both Chinese and Western medicine. It was equivalent to a comprehensive private hospital, enjoying an excellent reputation in the industry due to its high cure rate, with a status no less than any top-tier hospital.
After settling Li Er Guai, Lin Xiao Tian went to the front desk to purchase the ingredients he needed.
Just then, a commotion erupted in the lobby.
Lin Xiao Tian looked over and saw a group of doctors in white coats gathered together, led by an old doctor with an angry expression.
"Useless! All of you are useless! 'Industry elites,' you say? You've been at it for so long and still can't find the cause of the illness! What use are you?" the old doctor berated.
The old doctor, named Xu Qing He, was the head of the medical hall. He was so angry mainly because of a patient the hall had just admitted.
The patient had a strange illness. Despite having a fever, all methods had been tried, but their body temperature remained stubbornly high.
Both the Chinese and Western medicine departments had examined the patient, but none could find any cause for the illness!
The patient had now fallen into a coma, and if effective treatment was not administered within an hour, they would die.
But the most critical point was that the patient had a very influential background. If she died here, the medical hall would not only lose its reputation but he himself would be expelled.
Moreover, given the patient's status, if they sought revenge, it would be far more than just being fired!
The doctors in white coats next to him all lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word under the old doctor's reprimand.
"Director Xu, Doctor Xia is already examining the patient. I believe she will find a way!" a man with gold-rimmed glasses said softly. He was also the attending physician this time.
"Qing Ling is already looking into it? That's good. I hope she can find a solution!"
Upon hearing Xia Qing Ling's name, Xu Qing He's expression softened considerably.
Xia Qing Ling came from a medical family, with both parents being renowned figures in the medical field. She herself was also highly accomplished, a Western medicine PhD from the Capital Medical University at a young age. Since joining Guo Yi Guan, she had no failed cases to her name.
"Look, Doctor Xia is coming out," as they were talking, Xia Qing Ling, dressed in white, walked out.
Xia Qing Ling was beautiful, tall, with skin as white as snow, and appeared to be in her late twenties.
"How is it?" Xu Qing He hurried over.
The other doctors also looked at Xia Qing Ling with anticipation.
However, Xia Qing Ling merely shook her head helplessly.
"I'm sorry, I... I can't do anything!" Xia Qing Ling said with deep regret. "The patient remains in a comatose state, and her body temperature is persistently high. When we tried to lower her temperature, it instead accelerated the illness. This is unprecedented in the medical world."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned even more grim. If even Xia Qing Ling couldn't help, then it meant the illness was incurable. Given the patient's powerful family, their careers were effectively over for the day.
"If even you can't do anything, who else can we turn to now?" Xu Qing He sighed, his already aged face showing more weariness.
Just then, a voice suddenly chimed in, "How about I give it a try?"
Everyone turned around abruptly and found someone who had inexplicably appeared beside them. Dressed in tattered clothes, with a hole in his worn-out rubber shoes, he looked like a migrant worker.
"Who are you? Do you know medicine?" Xu Qing He scanned Lin Xiao Tian from head to toe.
"A little," Lin Xiao Tian nodded.
"How long have you been practicing medicine?" Xu Qing He asked, his gaze lingering on Lin Xiao Tian's age, filled with doubt.
"Uh... if you count today, then it's only been one day. But I'm confident I can cure her."
"Nonsense!" Xu Qing He became furious.
"I'm really not joking. I know what her problem is," Lin Xiao Tian replied earnestly.
"You haven't even seen the patient, and you know what her problem is? Then tell me, what is the cause of her illness?" Xu Qing He glared at Lin Xiao Tian.
"I think she must have been cursed," Lin Xiao Tian answered confidently.
Cursed?
Upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian's answer, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.
If you're going to lie, at least come up with a plausible excuse. What era is this? Who would use such things to deceive people?