Su Yang quickly helped her sit down and took her pulse.
Her qi and blood were weak, and her heart was exhausted. This was a chronic illness accumulated over many years.
Zhang Suqin struggled to get up and fell back onto the sofa.
"Sister Qin, relax a bit. I can't see where the Guanzhong acupoint is."
Su Yang secretly lamented. He felt Zhang Suqin's delicate hand all over but couldn't find the acupoint.
Zhang Suqin felt a little uncomfortable and asked nervously, "Why are you looking for an acupoint?"
"You're sick, you need treatment!"
Su Yang shook his head and continued to lean over Zhang Suqin to search carefully. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose, making his heart flutter.
The main issue was that Zhang Suqin's hands were a bit plump. He only knew that the Guanzhong acupoint was located three inches below the arm, marked by a small dot.
Zhang Suqin rubbed her head, still feeling a slight pain, so she didn't refuse.
"Wait, you know medicine too?"
"Yes, I do. I practice acupuncture therapy."
Su Yang reluctantly averted his gaze and arranged a set of silver needles.
Zhang Suqin hesitated for a few seconds, unbuttoned the second button, and lifted her short sleeve, revealing her fair, fragrant shoulder.
Su Yang searched for a long time, finally finding the precise acupoint, and raised his hand to insert the needle.
At the same time, Meng Lianxin, who was swimming in the pool, saw Su Yang talking with the beautiful woman for a long time without coming out.
She quietly crept to the door to eavesdrop, wanting to know what they were doing.
"Come on, be gentle and slow, don't rush..."
"Yes, right there, it tickles and hurts!"
"Su Yang, a few more times, I feel much more comfortable now."
Meng Lianxin gasped and covered her mouth, her eyes wide.
"This guy is messing around with other women while Man Ge is away. He's so detestable!"
Meng Lianxin was already preparing to report him.
But at this moment, Zhou Chengcheng ran over in a hurry, her small face a little flustered.
"Director Su, that Shentu Bao is here again."
Su Yang released Zhang Suqin.
"Su Yang, that's enough for today. I should go back now."
"Alright."
Su Yang smiled faintly and turned to ask, "What does Shentu Bao want?"
"He said Director Zhou from the General Bureau has arrived in Songhai and invites you and Director Yang to a banquet at seven tonight."
Su Yang raised an eyebrow. He had long heard from Shi Wuzun that Zhou Budao was a cautious person.
The originally scheduled time had been moved up by three days. He only announced his itinerary after arriving in Songhai.
This guy was indeed cautious, worthy of being Shi Wuzun's arch-rival.
"Okay, go and tell Shentu Bao that I will definitely be there!"
Zhou Chengcheng nodded and went to reply to Shentu Bao.
Su Yang didn't really want to attend such a banquet, but since Ding Bowen had invited him, he would see what tricks he was up to.
Besides, he wasn't at ease with Yang Manyan going alone.
Meng Lianxin, still in her swimsuit, came over and sat beside him.
"Su Yang, be honest, did you and that woman surnamed Zhang do anything improper?"
"None of your business!"
Su Yang got up, but Meng Lianxin stubbornly grabbed his hand, preventing him from leaving.
"My shoulder has been a bit sore lately. I heard you know acupuncture. Give me a treatment, and I won't tell Man Ge."
"I don't have time to mess around with you!"
Su Yang checked the time; it was getting late. He still had to pick up Yang Manyan from work and then go to Tianhua Supreme Hotel.
Meng Lianxin clearly knew where he was going. She immediately forgot about the water dripping from her swimsuit and hurried back to her room to change into a formal dress.
"Su Yang, wait for me. I want to go with Man Ge."
A moment later.
A Koenigsegg and a Maserati drove out of the villa simultaneously, heading towards Wuyou Media Company to meet Yang Manyan.
...
Tianhua Supreme Hotel.
The entrance was surrounded by Shentu Bao and his men. He personally stood at the entrance to greet guests.
Ding Bowen, in his wealth and arrogance, had booked the entire Tianhua Supreme Hotel to welcome Zhou Budao and his son.
Outside the hotel, various luxury cars were systematically driving into the parking lot.
These were either leaders from major departments in Songhai or representatives from prominent families and large enterprises.
Liu Heng, still heavily injured, got out of the car and bowed to Ding Bowen and Shentu Bao.
"Divine Doctor Ding, Hall Master Shentu, thank you for your hard work!"
Shentu Bao remained silent, standing one meter behind Ding Bowen.
Ding Bowen smiled, "Since Director Zhou is gracing us with his presence, how can I dare to speak of hard work? It is my honor!"
"Ah, yes, yes, ordinary people can't invite Director Zhou, but Divine Doctor Ding has great influence!"
"Patriarch Liu, you're too kind. You're doing well too. I hope everyone has a good time tonight!"
Ding Bowen deliberately spoke loudly, and it had a good effect.
Many people knew that it was Ding Bowen who had invited Zhou Budao, the Director-General of the Ministry of Construction, who was one of the top figures in the hierarchy.
"Hello, Divine Doctor Ding, I am Liu Jiaqi. It's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Divine Doctor Ding has miraculous healing abilities. I heard you treated that important person's illness. I hope you can take care of our Li family when you have the chance!"
"Divine Doctor Ding, we are from Songhai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Let's discuss cooperation opportunities. We guarantee a satisfactory price."
Whether they were from prominent families or enterprises, they all sought to curry favor with Ding Bowen, using this opportunity to climb onto the towering tree that was Zhou Budao.
Ding Bowen happily greeted everyone, his pockets filled with cards handed to him by various people.
There were even beauties sending him flirtatious glances, making Ding Bowen overjoyed.
"Everyone, the banquet is about to begin. Let's go inside!"
Ding Bowen led the vast crowd to the top floor of the hotel.
...
Night fell.
Tianhua Supreme Hotel was brightly lit, with a red carpet stretching for miles.
As Su Yang and the other two got out of the car, they encountered a glum Zong Ze.
"Brother Zong, you're here too?"
Zong Ze complained, "I have to be here. The Municipal Security Bureau is responsible for protecting the safety of leaders from relevant departments in the capital."
The Security Bureau had great power and great responsibility.
Su Yang understood. "What about Brother Shi?"
"He has always been at odds with that person. Do you think he would attend the banquet?"
"That's true. Then let's go up."
The group took the elevator to the top floor.
Zong Ze cautioned Su Yang to be careful, warning that a "Hongmen banquet" was not a good banquet.
As they entered the banquet hall, a server brought them various expensive wines.
Relaxing and romantic music played in the hall. Some people were dancing, while others were taking the opportunity to network and expand their connections.
Yang Manyan recognized Ding Bowen at a glance. "Su Yang, the one wearing glasses and a blue suit is Ding Bowen. I heard he knows many important figures now, so be careful."
Su Yang nodded, and they walked to a corner to sit down.
Zong Ze surveyed the hall. "The main guests haven't arrived yet, but this divine doctor is already having a blast."
Su Yang smiled. "The guests here are all celebrities in Songhai. If he wants to develop, he must seize this opportunity to make friends."
Everyone ate and drank. About half an hour later.
From behind a screen, a group of stern-looking soldiers marched out in formation, lining up on both sides.
Following them, escorted by bodyguards, two men slowly walked in.
One old and one young, they were Zhou Budao and his foolish son, Zhou Li.
Su Yang's brow furrowed. The uniforms and badges of those soldiers were not from Songhai; they must be from some special organization in the capital.
As for the bodyguards, they were all alert, scanning their surroundings vigilantly, with handguns at their waists, ready to enter combat at any moment.
Zhou Budao ascended the stage. The people below stopped talking and bowed to him.
"Welcome, Director-General, to Songhai!"
"Welcome, Director-General, to Songhai!"