Although he had recently been treating people and had earned nearly one million yuan, this was a single offer of 50 million. The number was truly astonishing. It just went to show that the world was not short of rich people.

Looking at the 50 million yuan check, Liu Ergou would be lying if he said he wasn't tempted.

However, the fact that Lu Shuangyue didn't take the check was rather thought-provoking. She pushed it back to Zhang Xiuming and said frankly, "Mr. Zhang, let's just lay our cards on the table. We've never even met your father, so naturally, we have no idea what illness he has. Yet you insist that our Baozhi Hall can cure him. That seems a bit off, doesn't it? You really think too highly of us! At the end of the day, Baozhi Hall is just an ordinary pharmacy. We're not that incredible!"

However, no sooner had Lu Shuangyue finished speaking than Gongsun Feng, who was sitting beside them, suddenly interjected. "Ms. Lu, you're being too modest. While Baozhi Hall may be an ordinary pharmacy, I know for a fact that the gentleman beside you possesses extraordinary medical skills! It's no exaggeration to say he can bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones! If there is anyone in this world who can save Mr. Zhang's father, I'm afraid it is only the man beside you!"

Liu Ergou, sitting to the side, couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Something is off about this Gongsun Feng. On a scale of one to ten, he's a twelve. This old man is trying to kill me with flattery! Claiming I can bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh on bones is pure nonsense. While my Divine Dragon Life-Extending Needle and Hundred Rotations Nine Chirping Bird Needle are no joke, that claim is a gross exaggeration! This old man must be harboring some ulterior motive.

But Liu Ergou remained silent, wanting to see what else the old man had to say.

Lu Shuangyue's expression turned unpleasant after hearing Gongsun Feng's words. "Elder Feng, isn't what you're saying a bit preposterous?" she said. "Who told you the person beside me has such incredible abilities? He is a practitioner of traditional medicine, true, but do you really think a place as small as Baozhi Hall could hold a dragon like him?"

Gongsun Feng wasn't embarrassed by her words in the slightest. He simply let out a laugh. "HAHAHA! Ms. Lu, I wouldn't say such a thing if it wasn't on good authority! As for who recommended him, you need not concern yourself with that. I just need a simple yes or no. Will you take on this matter?"

At his words, Lu Shuangyue's brows furrowed deeply. She now understood that this was all targeted at her—no, at her and Liu Ergou. It was an overt plot, designed to back them into a corner. While she had indeed asked Liu Ergou to come and help, her real intention was for him to assess the situation first. If things looked bad, they would simply refuse. But now they were being roasted over a fire. If they tried to back out, the reputation of Baozhi Hall would be tarnished.

For a moment, Lu Shuangyue was at a complete loss.

Just as she was floundering, Zhang Xiuming could no longer hold back. He turned his gaze directly to Liu Ergou. "Young man, since Elder Feng says you can save my father, you must have the ability to do so! I beg you, please save my father! I'm willing to pay any price. As I said before, money is no object. Even if you ask for my entire family fortune, I'll give it to you without a moment's hesitation!"

Before Liu Ergou could speak, Gongsun Feng cut in. "Mr. Zhang, you're too polite. As the old saying goes, a doctor's heart is one of benevolence! I'm sure this young man won't refuse you. After all, he's so capable!"

Looking directly at Liu Ergou, he added, "Am I right?"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou's expression soured. This old man is definitely up to no good, answering for me like that.

Lu Shuangyue, not having a moment to think, immediately interjected. "Mr. Zhang, we haven't agreed to anything yet, especially since we don't even know the patient's condition! If we agree rashly... what if we..."

Seeing the situation was becoming tense, Liu Ergou quickly spoke up. "AHEM, AHEM... Alright, alright! Why don't we eat first? We can discuss everything else after our meal. As for your father, Mr. Zhang, I know nothing about his illness. I'll take a look after we eat, and then I'll make my decision. Is that acceptable?"

Since Liu Ergou had put it so clearly, Zhang Xiuming could only nod in agreement.

Seeing this, Lu Shuangyue said no more and started to eat. During the meal, she gently nudged Liu Ergou and whispered, "Er Gou, that old man is clearly targeting you. How could you agree to it? Aren't you afraid they'll try to pull some kind of trick?"

Chewing his food, Liu Ergou mumbled back, "I know he's targeting me, but we can't avoid him right now. If we refuse outright, it will seriously damage Baozhi Hall's reputation. So, let's just agree for now. We'll see what's what after I take a look."

Hearing this, Lu Shuangyue didn't press further and went back to her meal.

As Liu Ergou and Lu Shuangyue ate, Gongsun Feng, sitting opposite them, watched with a cold sneer. Two little kids. Heh, far too green.

Soon, the meal was over. Afterward, Zhang Xiuming wasted no time in leading Liu Ergou and Lu Shuangyue back to his home. He lived in a villa district in the city, an area filled with uniform two-story villas. Just as they stepped inside and Zhang Xiuming was about to speak, a familiar voice suddenly drifted down from the upper floor.

"So annoying, so annoying!"

"Why do you keep bringing these random people home? Can't you just let me have some peace and quiet!"

When Liu Ergou heard the voice, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. That voice... it's so familiar. But I just can't place where I've heard it before.

While he was still trying to recall, a figure descended the stairs. The moment Liu Ergou saw who it was, he had to bite back a curse.

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