The familiar figure was none other than the somewhat scatterbrained woman from Liu Yunxi's class reunion.

Zhang Man!

When Liu Ergou saw Zhang Man, he almost let a curse slip, but he managed to hold it in at the last moment. Zhang Man, however, was far less composed. The moment she saw Liu Ergou, she cried out in surprise.

"Liu Ergou? What are you doing here!"

With those words, she ran excitedly toward him. At that moment, Zhang Man was wearing only a nightgown. As she ran, her chest bounced so vigorously that Liu Ergou could hardly bear to look.

Just as she was about to throw herself into his arms, Lu Shuangyue, who had been standing to the side, furrowed her brows. She took a step forward, blocking the space between Liu Ergou and Zhang Man.

The sudden appearance of Lu Shuangyue brought Zhang Man to an abrupt halt.

"Who are you!" Zhang Man demanded brusquely. "Why are you blocking my way!"

Without even looking up, Lu Shuangyue retorted, "None of your business. He's my boyfriend!"

That declaration left Zhang Man frozen on the spot, utterly bewildered.

Her mind raced. Isn't Liu Yunxi his girlfriend? How did another woman suddenly appear, also claiming to be Liu Ergou's girlfriend? What in the world is going on?

After a moment of frantic thought, she still couldn't find a clear answer. But looking at the silent Liu Ergou, something suddenly clicked. She regained her composure and asked, "Er Gou, why did you suddenly show up at my place?"

Liu Ergou raised his eyebrows at her question.

Zhang Man's house? That can't be right. If I remember correctly, Qin Xiaoyu told me that Zhang Man was always trying to snag a rich husband. But based on her family's wealth, she could easily afford to keep a hundred male models. Why would she need to go fishing for a rich husband?

However, Liu Ergou knew this wasn't the time to dwell on such things.

Before he could speak, Zhang Xiuming stepped forward and said, "Xiaoman, this is the doctor I invited to treat your grandfather!"

"Today's situation is a bit unusual, so stop making a scene and go back upstairs!"

As soon as Zhang Xiuming finished, a look of surprise crossed Zhang Man's face.

"Ah! Are you sure? Zhang Xiu… cough, Dad! I remember some old man saying Grandpa was a goner and that we could start preparing for his funeral in the next few days. Why did we suddenly invite a doctor to treat him today?"

At Zhang Man's words, Zhang Xiuming's face darkened.

Liu Ergou and Lu Shuangyue exchanged a glance.

They both had a rough idea of what was happening now. This situation was 100% targeted at them! Being asked to treat a man on the verge of death? This whole thing could be summed up in one word: absurd!

Before they could react, Zhang Xiuming scowled at Zhang Man and snapped, "What nonsense are you spouting! Hurry up and get back upstairs! Did you hear me? Stop causing trouble here!"

However, instead of leaving, Zhang Man craned her neck and argued right back.

"Zhang Xiuming! What do you mean by that! Did I say something wrong? You know Grandpa's condition perfectly well! You won't even let me speak the truth!"

Seeing that the father and daughter were about to start fighting, Lu Shuangyue hastily stepped in to mediate.

"Alright, alright, that's enough from both of you! I was invited here to see a patient, not to listen to you argue. If you want to fight, wait until we leave, close the door, and have at it. But don't do it now! Okay?"

Hearing Lu Shuangyue's words, Zhang Xiuming let out a cold snort.

"Xiaoman, I'm telling you one last time, go back upstairs. If you don't…"

Before Zhang Xiuming could finish his threat, Zhang Man stomped her foot and hurried upstairs.

After watching her leave, Zhang Xiuming turned to Liu Ergou and Lu Shuangyue with an apologetic expression. "I'm sorry, you two. I've spoiled my daughter rotten. It's embarrassing that you had to witness that. I'm truly sorry!"

As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and suddenly turned to Liu Ergou. "Doctor, it seems you know my daughter?"

Liu Ergou didn't try to hide it, admitting freely, "Yes, we just met yesterday."

Hearing they had only recently met, Zhang Xiuming said nothing more. Instead, he turned and led them upstairs.

Zhang Xiuming's villa was a two-story home, but it didn't feel cramped at all. In fact, it was spacious and welcoming, with a very comfortable atmosphere. Under his guidance, the group arrived at a bedroom door on the second floor.

The moment they reached the door, even before going inside, Liu Ergou's brow furrowed deeply. The reason was simple: just standing in the doorway, he could smell the strong scent of traditional medicine mixed with a foul stench. Although the medicinal odor was meant to mask it, the underlying stench couldn't escape Liu Ergou's keen nose.

He said nothing about the smell.

Zhang Xiuming pushed the bedroom door open and led the group inside. In the middle of the room was a hospital bed where an old man lay. He looked ancient and was so frail and emaciated he was little more than skin and bones. An oxygen tube was inserted into his nose, and his eyes were shut tight. The foul stench, which the herbs had failed to conceal, was emanating from him.

Standing guard by the bed were two middle-aged women.

They were most likely professional caregivers hired by Zhang Xiuming.

Before Liu Ergou could observe any closer, Gongsun Feng, who was standing beside Zhang Xiuming, gestured forward with a smile. "Young brother, please! Let us witness your superb medical skills!"

Under normal circumstances, Liu Ergou would have marched right up and kicked Gongsun Feng, sending him to keep the old man on the bed company. But now wasn't the time for such things. To him as a doctor, the patient came first.

With that thought, Liu Ergou completely ignored Gongsun Feng. He walked straight to the bedside and carefully lifted the old man's blanket.

The moment he did, a thick, foul stench assaulted his nostrils.

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