Under Lin Xiao Tian's superb medical skills, many patients who had suffered from chronic illnesses for years were cured. By noon, after Lin Xiao Tian had dealt with the last few "connections," he finally had a chance to catch his breath.
However, as soon as he stepped out of the consultation room, Lin Xiao Tian was blocked by Guang Tou Qiang.
"Doctor Lin, do you have time? I'd like to treat you to a meal," Guang Tou Qiang said with a fawning smile.
Compared to his arrogant and overbearing attitude in the morning, Guang Tou Qiang now looked completely subservient.
"No need. I'll eat in the canteen at noon."
"Then when will Doctor Lin be free? We can arrange another time?"
"Next week! Of course, it can only be about treatment matters. There's no need for a dinner invitation," Lin Xiao Tian refused again.
Despite Lin Xiao Tian's repeated refusals, Guang Tou Qiang didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction. Instead, his face was full of flattery.
"Doctor Lin, I've never admired anyone in my life, but I truly admire your professionalism. Here's my business card. If you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to ask, and I'll be there at your beck and call." After speaking, Guang Tou Qiang handed Lin Xiao Tian a business card.
Lin Xiao Tian took the card. Besides Guang Tou Qiang's name, it also listed an identity.
"Guo Se Tian Xiang Entertainment Club?" Lin Xiao Tian was taken aback.
He had initially thought Guang Tou Qiang was just a petty hoodlum, but he didn't expect him to have a legitimate profession and even be the owner of this entertainment club.
"Doctor Lin, feel free to drop by anytime. I'll introduce you to some pretty girls," Guang Tou Qiang chuckled.
Lin Xiao Tian thought of Cao Yun Tian. He seemed to be the behind-the-scenes boss of the club. Could this Guang Tou Qiang be his subordinate?
"By the way, is your boss Cao Yun Tian?" Lin Xiao Tian asked casually.
"Cao Yun Tian?" Hearing this, Guang Tou Qiang's expression clearly changed. "Oh... I know Cao Yun Tian, but he's not my boss. I've made my own way."
Guang Tou Qiang's change in expression did not escape Lin Xiao Tian's notice. It was clearly an expression of anger.
Moreover, Guang Tou Qiang had addressed him by his full name. In the entire Jiang City, apart from some high-ranking individuals, most people called Cao Yun Tian "Brother Tian." Guang Tou Qiang speaking this way clearly indicated his displeasure with Cao Yun Tian.
Seeing this, Lin Xiao Tian became interested and beckoned Guang Tou Qiang into the consultation room.
"Do you have a grudge against Cao Yun Tian?" Lin Xiao Tian continued to ask.
Guang Tou Qiang was silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Xiao Tian and said earnestly, "Doctor Lin, I won't hide it from you. In fact, rather than saying I have a grudge against Cao Yun Tian, it's more accurate to say we have a deep hatred."
"Oh? How so?" Lin Xiao Tian continued to inquire.
"The death of my father, the theft of my wife!" Guang Tou Qiang spat out these words coldly.
Following this, Guang Tou Qiang began to recount his grievances with Cao Yun Tian.
The two of them had originally followed Xu Xiao. Later, Xu Xiao befriended Fang Wen Hua, and they also rose in status by aligning themselves with the Lin family.
The Lin family was a prominent clan with many businesses in Jiang City. These men were assigned to manage these industries.
Initially, Cao Yun Tian was assigned less profitable businesses. The Heaven on Earth KTV that he now controlled was managed by Guang Tou Qiang back then.
Guang Tou Qiang knew Cao Yun Tian's strong personality and assumed he would be resentful. At that time, they were all followers of Xu Xiao and were as close as brothers. Guang Tou Qiang had even offered to let Cao Yun Tian manage Heaven on Earth.
Cao Yun Tian refused. Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Guang Tou Qiang didn't press the issue, and they still met for drinks every now and then.
But who would have thought that Cao Yun Tian, while outwardly refusing, would secretly act? To obtain the resources Guang Tou Qiang possessed, he even intentionally had someone set fire to Heaven on Earth, burning it down.
Because of that fire, Guang Tou Qiang's father died in the blaze, and Guang Tou Qiang subsequently lost control of Heaven on Earth.
However, Cao Yun Tian's ambition didn't stop there. In his struggle for territory, he employed all sorts of despicable tactics. To incite gang conflicts, he even deliberately impersonated members of other gangs and attacked Guang Tou Qiang's woman.
In the end, Guang Tou Qiang's woman, unable to bear the humiliation, chose to commit suicide. Guang Tou Qiang, in a brawl with others, spent several years in prison. It was only then that he realized that all of this had been Cao Yun Tian's scheme.
When he was released from prison a few years ago, he wanted revenge. But unfortunately, Cao Yun Tian's influence was too great, and he could only swallow his pride. Fortunately, Xu Xiao had arranged for him to work on East Street; otherwise, he would have nothing.
"Doctor Lin, do you understand now what my relationship with Cao Yun Tian is?" Guang Tou Qiang asked, clenching his fists.
"You're telling me all this in such detail. Aren't you afraid I'll expose you?" Lin Xiao Tian said.
"Not afraid!" Guang Tou Qiang replied.
"You trust me this much? Just because I cured your illness?"
"That's part of the reason, of course. But more importantly, we both have the same goal," Guang Tou Qiang stared at Lin Xiao Tian.
Lin Xiao Tian blinked. "What makes you think our goals are the same?"
Guang Tou Qiang smiled slightly and continued, "Because just now, you called him Cao Yun Tian. In the entire Jiang City, very few people dare to address him like that. Doctor Lin, am I right?"
Listening to Guang Tou Qiang's answer, Lin Xiao Tian couldn't help but look at him a few more times. He had always thought Guang Tou Qiang was merely reckless, but he hadn't expected him to be so thoughtful.
However, Lin Xiao Tian didn't answer directly. Instead, he took the business card Guang Tou Qiang had handed him. "I'll take this business card. We'll talk about dinner when I have time next."
"Haha! Good! I'll be waiting for you, Doctor Lin!"
They chatted for a while longer, and then Guang Tou Qiang left.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. Lin Xiao Tian opened it to find Guo Lin Qing standing there.
"Let's go! Let's eat together."
Lin Xiao Tian nodded and followed her.
When they arrived at the canteen, Xia Qing Ling had already saved seats for them. Seeing them arrive, she enthusiastically beckoned them over.
Lin Xiao Tian was puzzled by Xia Qing Ling's unusually warm reception. Didn't she have a problem with him before? Why had she changed so quickly?
Furthermore, it wasn't just that. Xia Qing Ling even paid for Lin Xiao Tian's meal. When discussing topics among women, she was completely unrestrained. Even Guo Lin Qing next to them blushed, but Xia Qing Ling remained unfazed.
But soon, Lin Xiao Tian understood why Xia Qing Ling dared to be so bold.
Because Xia Qing Ling suddenly started talking to Lin Xiao Tian about skirts and even praised his skirt from that morning.
"Xiao Tian, help me decide which one is better?" Xia Qing Ling opened Taobao and placed it in front of Lin Xiao Tian.
The screen was filled with all sorts of short skirts, but Lin Xiao Tian knew nothing about such things!
"Don't hesitate. I know you're that... Xiao Qing told me everything... But don't worry, I'm a doctor, I understand you. From now on, we'll be sisters. I was wrong before, please don't hold it against me!"
Lin Xiao Tian was stunned and was about to ask what "that" was when Guo Lin Qing suddenly interrupted him.
"Xiao Tian, Qing Ling is right. We all understand you. From now on, we'll be sisters. If you don't like it, we can be brothers too," Guo Lin Qing said apologetically.
"Huh?" Lin Xiao Tian was dumbfounded.
Sisters?
Brothers?
They couldn't possibly think he was gay, could they?
He had to explain this properly!
That's what he thought, but the next moment, he felt someone step on his foot.
Lin Xiao Tian looked down and saw that it was Guo Lin Qing. Just as he was about to ask what was going on, he saw Guo Lin Qing looking at him with a pleading expression.
Lin Xiao Tian felt like he was going to collapse!