"I can't believe it, is this guy really having an affair with Eldest Lady Liao?"
"Could it even be fake? They were already touching each other, it's too thrilling."
A girl in a Chanel dress disdainfully said, "Usually acts so aloof and cold, turns out she needs a man too."
"Shut your mouth." Suddenly, a burly young man at the table shouted sternly.
Everyone, hearing his words, involuntarily closed their mouths, their faces showing a hint of wariness.
This burly young man, named Huang Yongfei, was a member of the province's Sanda Team and a good friend of Young Master Shan's.
The Shan Family was also a major family in Yun Province, even a notch above the Liao Family. The marriage alliance between the Shan and Liao families was almost common knowledge in the entire upper circle of Yun Province. Now seeing Liao Ke with a guy in an ambiguous situation, this wasn't going to sit well with Young Master Shan.
Liao Ke glared at Lin Mo, visibly annoyed.
She didn't know if Lin Mo noticed she was pretending on purpose or if he genuinely wanted to show her, but consulting a doctor surely didn't involve direct physical contact there.
"Cousin, are you okay?" Li Yunfei was also confused, looking at Liao Ke.
"I'm fine, let's hurry up and eat, then we'll head home," Liao Ke said irritably.
After eating, they left the restaurant and drove back to the Liao Family in less than half an hour.
The Liao house in Tengchong had a villa where luxury cars were now filling the exterior.
"Xiao Ke is back," a lavish-dressed woman called out as she approached, "Xiao Fei, you're here too."
"Aunt," Li Yunfei greeted the woman as she approached.
Liao Ke asked, "Mom, is Grandpa at home?"
"Yes, your eldest and second uncles have called doctors to see if they can help your grandfather, but I don't know if it will work," the woman said, her face showing a tinge of anxiety.
This woman was Liao Ke's mother, named Li Huiyun.
After Li Huiyun finished speaking, her gaze fell on Lin Mo, "Xiao Fei, this is your…"
Knowing Liao Ke's character and how she never got close to men, she naturally assumed Lin Mo was Li Yunfei's boyfriend.
"Aunt, he is the master I've invited to treat Grandpa," Li Yunfei said smilingly.
"Oh?"
Li Huiyun showed a look of surprise, clearly unable to associate Lin Mo with the term 'master' just like Liao Ke.
"Where is your grandfather, let me go see him," Lin Mo offered.
He and Li Yunfei had met by chance, and after sorting out this situation, he planned to return to Star Sect.
Li Huiyun's face turned awkward, unable to refute Li Yunfei's good intentions.
Liao Ke also looked helpless but promptly led Lin Mo towards the second floor.
The second floor was bustling with many relatives from the Liao Family, including three middle-aged men who were Liao Zhiping's eldest, second, and third sons, with Liao Ke being ranked the third.
However, although the eldest and second controlled the family business, they didn't demonstrate competence and were often overshadowed, while Liao Ke, Liao Zhiping's daughter, was a sharp business mind and his favorite.
Liao Changwei, the eldest, and Liao Changjing, the second eldest, both despised the family of the third brother.
"Doctor Wu is a famous doctor I specifically invited from Hunan, and this time he can surely save the old man," said Liao Changwei.
"Doctor Gu is a renowned physician who studied in France, and has chaired a global medical conference and published important papers," said Liao Changjing.
"The third brother, what doctor have you invited?" Liao Changwei asked, looking at Liao Changhai.
Liao Changhai held no significant position in the Liao family, simply drifting along, possessing neither the connections nor the funds that Liao Changwei and Liao Changjing had; he had no means to invite any renowned or divine doctor.
"I... I am trying to figure something out," said Liao Changhai hesitantly.
Xiao Ke saw this, clenched his fists, looked at his disheartening father, and suddenly spoke up, "Who says our family didn't invite anyone? We have invited Master Lin."
Everyone turned their heads, only to see Lin Mo standing next to Li Yunfei, and at first, they were startled.
Then, Liao Changwei shook his head and scoffed, "Xiao Ke, this must be your classmate, right? Grandfather's illness is no trivial matter, so don't cause trouble here."
"This young man looks like he is still studying, right? We have invited famous doctors; what use is a medical student you bring along?" asked Liao Changjing disdainfully.
Liao Changhai and his wife, Li Huiyun, blushed with embarrassment, wishing the ground would open up and swallow them.
"Little sister, stop causing trouble. We are all quite troubled right now," said a young man dressed in Louis Vuitton, looking askance with a contemptuous tone.
This young man was Liao Changwei's son, Liao Jun.
"Yes, to bring such a young man here, could he be your boyfriend?" jeered another young man. This was Liao Changjing's son, Liao Wei.
Xiao Ke clenched his fist. At this moment, he could only choose to trust Li Yunfei.
"Shut up, none of you actually care about grandfather. If it weren't for the competition grandfather needs to attend, would you be trying so hard?" Xiao Ke said angrily, his chest heaving with emotion.
The family's complexion changed dramatically; Liao Zhiping was a famous Jade Master in Tengchong who had agreed to compete with Master Xiong. Losing would mean the loss of a mine, which was crucial for the Liao family.
Their faces turned red, as if someone had pointed out their true motives.
"Xiao Ke, how can you talk to us like this? We are your elders," Liao Changwei said, furious.
Xiao Ke argued righteously, sneering, "I'm stating facts. Do you usually make an effort to visit grandfather?"
"Xiao Ke, I know you are about to marry Young Master Shan and become part of the Shan family; we wouldn't dare offend you," Liao Wei scoffed.
Xiao Ke clenched her white fists tightly, "When grandfather wakes up, I will definitely tell him. I will not marry into the Shan family."
"Alright, let's not argue anymore. Let's wait for Doctor Gu and Doctor Wu to examine the old man and cure him," a white-haired old man suddenly spoke up.
This white-haired old man was the steward of the Liao family, also a childhood friend of Liao Zhiping, and held a status in the Liao family even higher than that of Liao Changwei's sons.
Hearing his words, everyone closed their mouths.
In the room lay an old man dressed in a Tang suit, the founder of the Liao family, Liao Zhiping.
The two doctors sat doing various checks and discussions.
"This little matter, just leave it to me, you all can go out."
Just as everyone held their breath in concentration, a sudden abrupt voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention to him.
Li Yunfei and Xiao Ke turned their heads to see that the speaker was none other than Lin Mo.
Both Doctor Gu and Doctor Wu also stopped their work and turned around, looking annoyed at Lin Mo.