Luo Xiu quickly tidied up and left the house, heading for Wan Yao Hall. As for the two women at home, he decided on a hands-off approach. They could do whatever they wanted; he couldn't be bothered to care.

By the time his taxi arrived at Wan Yao Hall, it was already past five in the afternoon, nearly six. Perhaps because it was the evening rush hour, or maybe because it was a Friday, the hall was crowded. He would have to wait in line to buy medicine.

However, just as he entered, Luo Xiu spotted several familiar faces: Zhang Cui, Lin Fei, and Xu Tao. Lin Xiyue, on the other hand, was not there.

Luo Xiu guessed they were here to buy medicine for Lin Youpeng and Lin Daqi.

Right at that moment, Lin Fei also caught sight of Luo Xiu. She froze for a second, her eyes widening.

"Luo Xiu?"

"You damn jinx! You're like a ghost that won't leave us alone!"

At her words, Zhang Cui and Xu Tao both whipped their heads toward Luo Xiu, their teeth clenched. They looked like they wanted to tear him limb from limb. With a cold expression, Xu Tao snarled, "You have the gall to show your face in front of us? Get lost, now!"

Lin Fei sneered with disdain. "Once a mutt, always a mutt. Now that you've been kicked out of the Lin Family and have no money, you finally realize you're nothing, don't you? To think you'd even stoop to following us here."

"What, are you here to beg us to take you back?"

Xu Tao sized up Luo Xiu mockingly. "It's not impossible for you to come back, but if you're going to beg, you need to show some sincerity."

"How about this: go kneel by the main entrance and wait for us. If you do, we might consider letting you work as a security guard for the Lin Family."

Luo Xiu just chuckled and shook his head. What an idiot. He walked straight up to them and, without a word, slapped Xu Tao across the face.

He was only now realizing that arguing with idiots like these was a complete waste of time. Direct action was the greatest respect one could show such morons.

Xu Tao was stunned by the slap. He clutched his face, glaring at Luo Xiu. "You... you fucking dare to hit me!"

SLAP!

Luo Xiu hit him with a backhand, smiling as he asked, "So what if I hit you? Are you going to throw a tantrum?"

"You bastard!" Xu Tao roared, unable to contain his rage, and charged forward to retaliate. But Luo Xiu simply slapped him again.

The strangely powerful blow left Xu Tao reeling. He swayed on the spot, looking like he might collapse at any moment.

Lin Fei glared at Luo Xiu and yelled, "You bumpkin, do you have any idea where you are?!"

Luo Xiu, however, couldn't be bothered with her. He completely ignored Lin Fei and turned to Zhang Cui. "This whole mess with the Lin Family has nothing to do with me. Believe it or not, my conscience is clear."

"Furthermore, I didn't follow you here, and I'm certainly not here to beg you to let me back into the Lin Family."

He chuckled. "Frankly, I look down on the Lin Family. I suggest you don't think so highly of yourselves."

"I'm just here to buy some medicine. Running into you was a coincidence." He paused, his gaze sharp. "Understand?"

"What did you say? You came here to buy medicine?" Lin Fei scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Do you have any idea what this place is? This is Wan Yao Hall!"

"Is Wan Yao Hall a place for the likes of you? Can you afford the medicine here? Someone like you, how much money could you possibly have in your pockets?"

"If you're going to make an excuse, at least make it a good one."

"Let me tell you, Luo Xiu, you're finished!"

Just then, a figure strode over. Before he even arrived, an authoritative voice boomed out, "What's going on? Who's causing a disturbance here?!"

The newcomer was the store manager, Zhou Hai. Word of Luo Xiu hitting someone in public had already reached him, and as the manager, he had to deal with the disturbance personally.

Upon seeing Zhou Hai, Lin Fei and the others broke into smiles. They then shot Luo Xiu a pitying look, already imagining his fate. The last person who'd been arrogant enough to cause trouble in Wan Yao Hall had been forced by Zhou Hai to kneel at the entrance for a full day and night before being let go.

"Manager Zhou, you've come at the perfect time!" Lin Fei hurried forward.

"Ah, Miss Lin. What seems to be the problem?" Zhou Hai asked with a smile.

He naturally recognized Lin Fei.

Lin Fei pointed at Luo Xiu and said through gritted teeth, "It was this bumpkin! He was causing trouble. Not only did he cut in line, but he also hit my boyfriend! Everyone here can testify to that!" The nearby onlookers nodded in agreement.

Xu Tao added angrily, "This arrogant bumpkin has no respect for Wan Yao Hall at all!"

Zhou Hai's expression turned grim with anger as he followed Lin Fei's finger toward the crowd. But the next moment, he froze, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Mis... Mister Luo?"

He hurried over, his face plastered with a wide, obsequious smile. "Hehe, Mister Luo! To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit today?"

After Luo Xiu showed his Purple Gold Card last time, Zhou Hai had specifically sought out Li Jiuzhen, only to be thoroughly scolded. Li Jiuzhen had berated him for the poor reception and nearly fired him on the spot.

"I'm here to buy some medicine," Luo Xiu said with a smile.

"Oh, none of that, sir! You're being too formal. Just tell me what you need—why would you need to *buy* it?" Zhou Hai insisted. "Come, come, Mister Luo, please, come inside. I'll prepare the herbs for you myself."

"I don't have to wait in line?" Luo Xiu asked curiously.

"Of course not! Why would someone like you ever need to wait in line?"

Meanwhile, Lin Fei, Xu Tao, and Zhang Cui stood by, utterly dumbfounded. Why would the manager of the prestigious Wan Yao Hall be so deferential to a bumpkin? And it clearly wasn't an act. From Zhou Hai's attitude and his every word and gesture, it was as if he were waiting on a revered ancestor.

Luo Xiu was about to follow Zhou Hai inside when he suddenly remembered something. He turned and walked over to Zhang Cui.

Startled, she took a frightened step back. "Wh-what do you want?"

Luo Xiu took a pre-written list from his pocket and handed it to her. "For Xi Yue's sake, take this."

"It has two formulas on it: one to save Lin Daqi and another for Lin Youpeng. Just find someone who understands medicine to brew them."

With that, he glanced over at Lin Fei and Xu Tao before asking Zhou Hai, "Manager Zhou, they were just publicly insulting someone. Doesn't that count as causing a disturbance?"

Hearing this, Zhou Hai paused for a second before instantly grasping Luo Xiu's meaning. He waved over two security guards. "Escort these two out and add them to our blacklist!"

Lin Fei's expression changed, fear flashing in her eyes. "He's the one who started hitting people!" she said hurriedly. "Why are you taking his side? How is that fair?!"

Zhou Hai gave Lin Fei a smirk. "Miss Lin, I'd think someone like you, of all people, would know perfectly well whether or not fairness truly exists in this world."

"..."

Then, Lin Fei and Xu Tao were forcefully expelled from Wan Yao Hall, leaving only Zhang Cui behind.

「Outside Wan Yao Hall.」

Lin Fei was practically seething with rage.

"So what if he knows some stupid manager? What's he so arrogant about?!"

"A mutt is still a mutt!"

"He's nothing but a dog borrowing its master's might!"

Xu Tao was also trembling with anger, grinding his teeth. "This isn't the only place to buy medicine! Fei Fei, let's go somewhere else!"

Lin Fei suddenly had an idea and quickly took out her phone to dial a number.

"Hello? Young Master Guan? I just spotted Luo Xiu. Send some people over right now. Don't let him get away today!"

After hanging up, she took Xu Tao's arm with a smile. "Let's head back first. That mutt is as good as dead today, anyway."

...

「Back in Wan Yao Hall.」

In a classically furnished private room, Luo Xiu hadn't even finished his tea before Zhou Hai returned with the packaged herbs he needed.

"Mister Luo, please see if there is anything else you require."

Luo Xiu shook his head. "This is everything. Thank you, Manager Zhou."

"Not at all, sir. It is my duty," Zhou Hai replied.

"By the way, Mister Luo, Teacher Li is also here. Would you like to go see him?"

Luo Xiu was somewhat surprised. "Why is Teacher Li here?"

Zhou Hai explained with a smile, "Well, Teacher Li comes to Wan Yao Hall every Friday to provide free consultations to the public."

Luo Xiu nodded. "No wonder. I was wondering why it was so crowded today."

Zhou Hai added, "The members of the Lin Family were most likely here to see Teacher Li, probably hoping to ask for his help saving someone." He paused, then added, "Everyone in Sea City knows what happened to the Lin Family by now."

Luo Xiu stood up. "Since Teacher Li is busy, I won't disturb him. Please pass on my regards, Manager Zhou. I'll pay him a formal visit another day."

"That's fine, Mister Luo. Take care. Do you need a ride back?"

"No, thank you."

Carrying his bags, Luo Xiu walked out and hailed a taxi by the roadside.

"Driver, to Sea City Riviera."

"Alright."

As time went on, Luo Xiu noticed something was wrong. The taxi wasn't on the route to the Sea City Riviera Villa District. From the looks of it, they were heading toward the outskirts of Sea City.

Luo Xiu frowned slightly and asked, "Driver, where are you going?"

The driver grinned. "To a nice place, of course. Kid, don't you have any idea who you've offended?"

Hearing this, Luo Xiu leaned back lazily against the seat. "Oh, is that so? Fine by me. It's too early to go home anyway. I might as well go have some fun with you."

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