Zhan He An looked at Father Ming with even greater sarcasm.
He let out a soft snort.
"Why?"
His tone grew more mocking.
Facing death, and still unaware of who he had offended.
Ridiculous.
This Ming family was truly ridiculous.
After learning that Mother Ming's hand was very likely related to "that person."
Zhan He An no longer bothered to maintain even superficial harmony.
He turned and left directly.
Father Ming hadn't expected Zhan He An to leave without a word of explanation.
Nor that he would be looked upon with such a mocking gaze.
The domineering CEO persona cultivated over the past year and more erupted instantly.
Without considering whether he was qualified, he immediately wanted to put on a show for Zhan He An, like "The weather is cool, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association will collapse."
"Dad!"
Ming Chu Yan saw his father's intentions at a glance.
He immediately let out a low reprimand.
Then, he quickly moved from Mother Ming's side to Father Ming, placing a hand on his shoulder.
His usually refined face, now etched with a faint trace of gloom due to recent events, had its lines drawn taut, emanating a chilling coldness.
Father Ming was startled by Ming Chu Yan's expression.
The domineering CEO's retort, already on his lips, was swallowed back in surprise.
Ming Chu Yan cast a heavy glance at Father Ming.
President Zhan had been personally invited by Elder Lu.
And Elder Lu was his teacher, who had specifically invited President Zhan for him.
If Father Ming truly offended President Zhan,
It would be a direct slap in his face.
Most importantly...
He was the President of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association.
Let alone Xiacheng,
Even the entire Xiaguo had to treat him with utmost respect.
Could you guarantee you would live your life without illness or pain?
Could you guarantee you would never need to seek President Zhan's help in your life?
After restraining Father Ming, Ming Chu Yan immediately rushed towards President Zhan: "President Zhan..."
Elder Lu was still speaking to President Zhan behind him.
Hearing Ming Chu Yan's voice,
Elder Lu held President Zhan's hand.
Ming Chu Yan ran to President Zhan's front, his voice humble and pleading, "Please... please just tell me who can save my mother... As long as she can be saved, I am willing to pay any price."
Elder Lu had said.
President Zhan was a person who highly valued family affection.
The reason he had become a renowned physician was precisely because he possessed a heart that yearned to save all under heaven.
Ming Chu Yan clearly understood the attitude needed to evoke President Zhan's compassion.
His reddened eyes fixed intensely on Zhan He An.
As if, if he didn't provide an answer, he would persistently cling to Zhan He An to save his mother.
Zhan He An's gaze softened slightly as he looked at Ming Chu Yan, losing the sarcasm and disdain he had shown towards Father Ming: "Student Ming Chu Yan, it's not that I'm unwilling to tell you, but... even if I told you, that person would not treat Madam Ming."
Ming Chu Yan's pupils trembled, his eyes growing even redder, his voice seeming to be squeezed out from a sob: "...Why?"
Zhan He An raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping towards Mother Ming.
He sighed, finally deciding to tell the child who was so desperate to cure his mother the reason.
"Because the one who turned Madam Ming into this is..."
Before he could finish his sentence,
A figure suddenly entered Zhan He An's line of sight.
He was stunned at first.
Upon clearly seeing the person's face,
His pupils dilated, and his expression gradually shifted to shock and disbelief.
Ming Chu Yan softly called out, "President Zhan," but the man seemed not to react at all, as if he hadn't heard him.
Ming Chu Yan frowned, staring at Zhan He An's expression, then followed his gaze.
He saw that at the entrance of the Drunken Immortal Tower.
The manager of the Drunken Immortal Tower was personally welcoming two people.
The man was tall and slender, with an extraordinary aura.
His face, undeniably peerlessly handsome, usually exuded a cold indifference, but now it was adorned with a gentle, affectionate smile.
His fine dark hair fell slightly, and his eyes, as deep as ink, held lingering affection, with slightly upturned corners that added a touch of alluring temptation.
Chi Xian!
He had arrived!
But what made Ming Chu Yan's pupils widen even further...
Chi Xian was turning his head, smiling and whispering to the person beside him, saying something...
Ming Zheng!
The girl's face was already stunningly beautiful and captivating.
Dressed in a light purple off-the-shoulder mini-dress, it further enhanced her mysterious and languid aura.
Under the light, the dazzling smile playing on the beauty's eyes was simply... seductively charming!
Ming Zheng and Chi Xian.
Why had they come to the Drunken Immortal Tower alone?
A chilling coldness flashed in Ming Chu Yan's eyes.
Perhaps his gaze was too fierce.
Ming Zheng, upon entering the Drunken Immortal Tower, slightly lifted her eyelids and looked towards him.
Ming Chu Yan expected Ming Zheng to be surprised, to frown, to walk over and humiliate him as she had before.
However, Ming Zheng merely glanced at him before looking away.
She proceeded directly with Chi Xian, led by the manager, towards the second floor.
That glance...
Was strange and cold.
As if... looking at a complete stranger.
For some reason, Ming Chu Yan's heart felt as though it had been struck by a sharp weapon.
He experienced a peculiar sensation.
He immediately opened his mouth, intending to call out to Ming Zheng.
Meanwhile, Zhan He An, standing in front of him, suddenly's eyes lit up, his face radiating a joyful smile.
Faster than him,
The man directly chased in Ming Zheng's direction.
His footsteps were hurried.
His expression was filled with excitement.
Ming Chu Yan's heart inexplicably skipped a beat again.
"What's wrong?"
Father Ming and Mother Ming, seated in their private box, saw Zhan He An suddenly abandon their son and head in one direction... with an almost "rushing" pace.
He dashed over.
They quickly walked behind Ming Chu Yan.
Only then did they see Ming Zheng, who was heading to the second floor with Chi Xian.
The moment Mother Ming saw Ming Zheng, she felt a strange ache in her arms and hatred filled her eyes: "Ming Zheng, why is she here?!"
"Why is Ming Zheng walking with Master Chi?"
"That unfilial daughter! Doesn't she know that Master Chi belongs to Rou'er? Is she trying to snatch a man from her own sister?"
Mother Ming's expression turned grim, her face darkening, and she stepped forward as if to walk towards Ming Zheng.
How could she have given birth to such a degenerate and lowly daughter?
Flirting indiscriminately.
So indecent!
Just as Mother Ming opened her mouth to curse,
She saw Zhan He An already reach Ming Zheng, bowing and scraping towards her.
His face was filled with such excitement,
As if he had seen the person he respected most in his life.
Respect?
President Zhan? Respects Ming Zheng?
How was that possible!
President Zhan was a renowned divine physician in Xiaguo!
How could a slut like Ming Zheng possibly know President Zhan?
They had to bow and scrape, constantly trying to please him in front of President Zhan!
How could President Zhan respect a slut?
But...
The next moment.
To their utter astonishment...
President Zhan, true to form, had changed his aloof and disdainful demeanor from earlier, facing Ming Zheng with a smile...
A smile that could even be described as fawning and obsequious.