Chen Zheng's brow furrowed slightly. He hadn't planned on meddling further in this matter—after all, using that acupuncture technique was too draining—but seeing Sun Doudou's pitiable state made him reluctant to turn away.

"Forget it…" Chen Zheng let out a long sigh. "I'll go back with you one more time."

Once back at the hospital, Chen Zheng performed another acupuncture treatment on Sun Zhengtang, and the man's condition finally stabilized.

At this juncture, it was clear to everyone that Chen Zheng had saved Sun Zhengtang's life, and Zhao Huachen had nothing to do with it.

On the contrary, the doctor's impulsiveness and disdain had nearly cost Sun Zhengtang his life.

The Sun Family backed this hospital, so Sun Doudou called the director directly. Not only was Zhao Huachen fired on the spot, but he was also stripped of his license to practice medicine permanently.

"Mr. Chen, when will my grandfather wake up?" Sun Doudou asked, respectfully placing the contracts from several auction houses in Chen Zheng's hands.

Chen Zheng waved his hand dismissively. "I have no need for these. I only want one thing from you, Miss Sun. Most importantly, if your grandfather is to wake up, he will need this very item."

"What is it?" Sun Doudou asked curiously.

"I'm in the process of refining a medicinal pill that requires Zhu Ling Grass. As I understand it, your auction house has this herb in its inventory."

"Zhu Ling Grass?" Sun Doudou blanked for a moment, then something seemed to click. Her expression became extremely awkward as she said, "That herb was indeed scheduled to be auctioned at my auction house in three days.

"But then, the Liu Family negotiated with us and bought the herb for a hefty sum. It's no longer in my possession."

"The Liu Family?" Chen Zheng's brow furrowed.

"Yes, the Liu Family, one of Jiangnan's four great families. The herb was bought for their Family Head, Liu Yumei," Sun Doudou explained.

Her expression also turned grim. She had personally handled the deal and, in the process, had charged Liu Yumei a hefty intermediary fee.

"War God, the Liu Family has been in the jewelry business for generations. They own two mines, and their Yumei Jewelry has dozens of flagship stores across the country. It's a massive business," Zhao Feng, who had clearly done his research, provided a detailed summary.

"Alright, Miss Sun. Since the herb was sold through you, you'll be the one to negotiate for its return. But you must be quick."

"Your grandfather's condition is very precarious right now. If this drags on, I can't guarantee what might happen," Chen Zheng said, leaving the task to Sun Doudou.

Sun Doudou nodded with utmost respect. "Leave this to me. Mr. Chen, you can rest assured. I will get that herb back, no matter the cost."

"Thank you," Chen Zheng nodded slowly before leaving with Zhao Feng.

「Meanwhile.」

In a bar in the center of Jiangnan.

This was a well-known influencer hotspot, a bar where people of all kinds—including many celebrities and even the heirs of major families—flocked to be seen.

It happened to be a Sunday, so the place was packed. The music was deafening, and several beautiful women were dancing wildly on stage. The scene was incredibly lively.

In a corner booth, a man and a woman sat facing each other. He was strikingly handsome with the air of a CEO, while she was elegant with an exceptional bearing. They seemed out of place in the chaotic environment, and their presence drew many eyes.

"Mr. Zhang, I'm so sorry about what happened last time. I'm here to apologize on my husband's behalf," Wei Zixuan said, raising a glass of juice to Zhang Ming. She hated this kind of environment, but Zhang Ming had insisted on meeting to discuss work, so she felt she couldn't refuse outright.

"Miss Zixuan, to be honest, your husband... he's a piece of work," Zhang Ming said, shaking his head with a bitter smile. "Frankly, he's not worthy of you in any way.

"I was concerned before, but I told myself that as long as you were truly happy, I could bear it in silence. Just seeing you happy would have been enough for me.

"But now that I know your situation, I can't just stand by and do nothing," Zhang Ming said, his gaze fixed earnestly on Wei Zixuan.

Wei Zixuan shook her head, a hint of exasperation on her face. "Mr. Zhang, what exactly are you trying to say?"

"I've made my decision. Starting today, I'm going to officially pursue you," Zhang Ming declared seriously.

The smile on Wei Zixuan's face instantly froze.

"Zixuan, leave that waste of space. I swear I'll always treat you right. No matter what, I'll stand by your side without a moment's hesitation.

"I can give you everything he can't. I can make you a director at my company. As long as you're my woman, you can have anything you want," he said, reaching for her hand.

Wei Zixuan reacted quickly, pulling her hand away. Her brow furrowed. "Mr. Zhang, please be respectful.

"My husband and I are fine. I'm very happy with him, and I hope you can understand that.

"Furthermore, our relationship is purely professional. If you don't want to discuss work today, I'll come see you another time."

With that, Wei Zixuan picked up her bag and prepared to leave. Zhang Ming shot to his feet, his face a mask of disbelief.

"Zixuan, are you really happy with him? That's impossible!

"He's just a fruit seller! What could he possibly give you?"

What a joke. He was the CEO of a publicly traded company. How could he lose to a man who ran a fruit stall?

"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang," Wei Zixuan said coldly. "You have no idea what my husband and I have been through, and you have no right to judge our relationship.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Wait…" Zhang Ming sighed, feigning resignation. "I was out of line just now. Since your heart belongs to someone else, Zixuan, I won't pester you. But I asked you here today to discuss getting your company featured on our homepage.

"We're planning to support a batch of brands with high potential. If selected, a brand will not only get a spot on the homepage but also be promoted through various other channels.

"We'll split the profits fifty-fifty. If you're interested, I can put your company, Tianwei Co., on the list for the next batch."

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