"That's great, that's really great!" Lin Aotian was overjoyed, tears welling up. "Mom, I'm so glad you're okay. I thought I'd never see you again!"
Although Old Mrs. Lin couldn't speak, she could see Lin Aotian's filial piety. She nodded slightly before drifting into sleep.
Lin Guoli was even more delighted. The old lady's awakening meant he still had a chance, which was a tremendous benefit to him.
"Brother Lu Fan, thank you!" Lin Ke came to Lu Fan's side. "If it weren't for Brother Lu Fan's intervention, the old lady would have been in danger."
"You don't need to be so formal with me."
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"For Mr. Lu, it might have been a small effort, but for the Lin family, it's a great kindness!" Lin Aotian clasped his fists. "Thank you, Mr. Lu!"
"Mr. Lin, you jest. I have conditions for saving people," Lu Fan shrugged. "Mr. Lin promised me a condition just now, you won't go back on your word, will you!"
"Mr. Lu, rest assured, I will never go back on my word once I've agreed," Lin Aotian said.
Lin Aotian nodded solemnly, his words carrying seriousness. He had been keeping this matter in mind.
"In that case, if I ever need you to agree to something in the future, you must remember," Lu Fan said, clapping his hands.
"Of course, I'll remember!" Lin Aotian nodded solemnly.
Physician Chen stood by, speechless, his heart a mix of emotions. He couldn't have imagined that someone whose heart had stopped beating could be revived; it was sheer fantasy.
Old Mrs. Lin was his patient, and he knew her condition all too well. If not for that, he wouldn't have believed it was real.
"Mr. Lu, may I ask what method you used?" Physician Chen clasped his fists. "The results are truly astonishing."
"Naturally, it's a secret technique," Lu Fan glanced at him. "Earlier today, I pointed out your errors, but you refused to listen. You are simply a quack, misleading people. If I hadn't arrived in time, the old madam would have been in grave danger!"
Physician Chen looked embarrassed, not knowing how to respond. Lu Fan's words left him even more dumbfounded.
"Guoli, where did you invite this expert from! You almost sent the old lady to her demise!" Lin Aotian glanced at Lin Guoli. "If it weren't for Mr. Lu, the old lady would have been in danger!"
"This..." Lin Guoli's face was flushed with embarrassment. Being told this, he felt helpless.
The facts were undeniable, and he had no way to refute them. However, Physician Chen's reputation carried some weight throughout Jiangbei, otherwise, he wouldn't have invited him.
"I am, after all, a renowned physician. While the Lin family is powerful, they shouldn't insult me like this," Physician Chen frowned. "If this place doesn't want me, another will."
With that, Physician Chen turned and walked towards the exit, a hint of anger in his demeanor. After all, no matter what, he was a distinguished physician, and he couldn't tolerate such remarks.
Watching Physician Chen depart, Lin Aotian said coldly, "He may have some skill, but his temper is quite large. The Lin family spent so much money, yet he couldn't cure the old lady's illness. What use is he!"
Lin Guoli stood by, his face also showing embarrassment. Lin Aotian's words made him feel humiliated.
"Mr. Lu, what is the old madam's condition?" Lin Aotian asked. "Are there any precautions she needs to take in the future?"
"Nothing is needed. The old madam doesn't have any serious illness, just too much internal heat. I've already helped her regulate it," Lu Fan waved his hand. "If there's nothing else, we'll be going now. It's getting late!"
"I'll escort you!" Lin Aotian nodded.
"No need, we'll take a taxi back!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "This is my first time in Jiangbei City, and I haven't had a chance to look around yet!"
"In that case, let Butler Wu accompany you," Lin Aotian smiled. "Let him show you the sights of Jiangbei."
"I think it's still unnecessary. I don't like having someone follow me all the time," Lu Fan waved his hand. "We'll go for a walk on our own."
"But..." Lin Aotian glanced at Lin Ke, seeming to hesitate.
"What, are you worried I can't protect her?" Lu Fan gave him a look. "As long as I'm here, no one can harm her!"
Lin Aotian gave a wry smile. "The forces in Jiangbei are complex, and I've made enemies with many people. You two are new to Jiangbei and unfamiliar with the place. I'm afraid something might happen to you."
"Don't worry, Brother Lu Fan will be with me, and nothing will happen," Lin Ke stepped forward and said. "I believe in Brother Lu Fan!"
Lin Aotian looked helpless but couldn't say more. Since Lin Ke had said so, he could only comply with Lu Fan.
After leaving the Lin family's villa, Lu Fan and Lin Ke's figures gradually disappeared.
Watching their receding figures, Lin Aotian frowned, deep in thought.
"Patriarch, if you're worried, I can personally follow them," Butler Wu offered. "We can follow them discreetly, and they probably won't notice."
"No, I don't want Xiao Ke to be unhappy with me!" Lin Aotian waved his hand. "Go and investigate this young man's background. I have a feeling he's not as simple as he seems!"
"Didn't we already investigate him before?" Butler Wu asked in surprise. "He's just an ordinary person."
"Have you forgotten how the old madam's illness was cured?" Lin Aotian stated directly. "Even a renowned physician, or a national medical master, couldn't bring someone back from the dead."
"In my opinion, this was just an accident!" Butler Wu chuckled. "According to the information, this young man does have some medical skills. What he used just now might have been some unorthodox method."
"No matter what he used, you must investigate it," Lin Aotian's expression turned cold. "I need concrete information and absolutely no oversight. Lin Ke trusts him too much, but he always makes me feel like I can't see through him!"
Butler Wu quickly nodded, not daring to say anything more.
On a small road at night, as it was too late, they couldn't get a taxi. Lin Ke plopped down on the grass. "Brother Lu Fan, let's rest for a while! It's not far anyway!"
"It's getting late, and Grandma is waiting for us to sleep," Lu Fan said with a smile. "If you can't walk anymore, how about I carry you!"
"That... that might not be good!" Lin Ke's face blushed.
"If you think it's not good, then I won't carry you," Lu Fan shrugged. "It's not that far from where we're staying anyway."
Before Lu Fan could finish speaking, Lin Ke ran up and hugged his arm directly. "Brother Lu Fan, I want you to carry me, I don't mind!"
Lu Fan felt a bit helpless and began walking forward with Lin Ke on his back. The fragrance emanating from Lin Ke made Lu Fan unconsciously inhale more deeply.
Lying on Lu Fan's back, Lin Ke felt a sense of happiness, and her heart was deeply touched.
She had been with Lu Fan for quite some time, but this was probably the first time they had such close contact, making her heart pound.
Lu Fan wasn't much different, feeling a slight awkwardness within.