Chapter 294: Chapter 294: A Family of Domineering Tyrants
"Right, if you can cure my grandfather, not only will you receive a generous consultation fee, but you’ll also have our Tang Family’s gratitude," Tang Yao said, having not expected Yang Fei’s miraculous skills that could awaken his grandfather so quickly, and thus he spoke up immediately.
The other members of the Tang Family also nodded in agreement, looking at Yang Fei.
Yang Fei gave a slight smile, without saying a word.
Regaining his senses, Tang Zhenbang looked at Yang Fei and said, "Young man, was it you who revived me just now?"
Yang Fei nodded and said, "It was me."
"What did you do to my body? I feel a warm sensation all over," Tang Zhenbang inquired.
Yang Fei responded with a smile, "Did nothing much, really."
Tang Zhenbang frowned, "You’re not telling the truth, young man."
Yang Fei just chuckled lightly.
Tang Zhenbang asked, "Can you cure the chronic ailment in my body?"
Yang Fei nodded slightly, "Yes."
Tang Zhenbang’s body trembled slightly, and he looked at Yang Fei with excitement and longing in his eyes.
He had been tormented by that pain for over thirty years, which was truly unbearable.
When he was young, he could grit his teeth and endure it. It was just a matter of suffering through the pain for a period each year and then it would pass.
But in the past decade or so, as he got older, his resistance to the pain waned. Every year when the pain struck, he felt like he’d rather not live, and if it weren’t for his strong character, he would have sought an early end, to finish it once and for all.
Now, hearing Yang Fei say he could cure him, Tang Zhenbang was naturally filled with excitement and anticipation.
Who wouldn’t want to live a healthy life?
However, thinking of the origin of his chronic disease, Tang Zhenbang felt some doubts, looking at Yang Fei he said, "Young man, you’re not boasting, are you truly able to cure me?"
Yang Fei nodded and said, "You must have sought medical experts all over the country and abroad, right? They probably couldn’t even diagnose what’s wrong with you, could they?"
Tang Zhenbang nodded, asking, "Can you see what my problem is?"
Yang Fei said with a smile, "Not to boast, but throughout the world, there likely aren’t many who can identify your condition as I can."
Tang Zhenbang’s pupils narrowed slightly.
Unable to wait any longer, Tang Zheng urged Yang Fei, "Then just treat my father quickly, what’s the point of all this talk?"
Yang Fei furrowed his brows, looking at him and asked, "Why should I treat him?"
Tang Zheng was taken aback, and then he became furious, "You dare to make a fool of our Tang Family?"
With that anger, he emitted a sharp aura that pressed down on Yang Fei like a towering mountain.
His son, Tang Yao also shouted loudly, "Do you know the consequences of offending our Tang Family?"
Yang Fei chuckled, looking at Tang Zhenbang with a mocking sneer, "Elder, out of respect for Sister Qian and Brother Sun, I address you as elder. But I must say, the upbringing of your Tang Family is truly disappointing."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zhenbang’s face darkened, and he glared fiercely at Tang Zheng, then scolded Tang Yao, "Nonsense, to speak to a guest like this! It seems like all your studying was in vain. Apologize to our guest at once!"
Scolded by his grandfather, Tang Yao shivered in fright, his face turning pale with anger as he clenched his fists and looked unwillingly at Yang Fei, snorting indignantly.
The Tang Family was a prominent house in the Southwest.
Before Tang Zhenbang’s retirement, the Tang Family had long held significant influence in Imperial City, being a well-respected family there.
Even though Tang Zhenbang was now retired, his sons and daughters still occupied important positions in various departments.
Take Tang Zheng, for instance, the eldest son of Tang Zhenbang. He held an important position in the armed forces of the Divine Continent Country, being a powerful military leader.
Therefore, the Tangs were mostly proud and arrogant. Even Tang Zheng himself was haughty and had a fiery temper.
Although Tang Yao had just graduated and not yet started working, his title as the eldest grandson of the main Tang branch gave him clout in the Imperial City’s young elite circles, where there were many who fawned over him, setting his sights high. How could he give any regard to someone like Yang Fei?
Now, to have his grandfather demand him to apologize to a quack, it was absurd.
"My young friend, if you can cure this old problem of mine, I promise you that from today forth, you’ll be able to walk horizontally across the Divine Continent. No one will dare to disrespect you," Tang Zhenbang promised Yang Fei with an assertive tone.
His words carried great weight.
As a senior founding member of the Divine Continent Country, he really had the privilege as long as he was alive.
However, precisely because of this, despite his advanced age, he had developed an arrogant and domineering habit. Although he was not evil at heart, his usual behavior was still very assertive and autocratic.
Yang Fei silently shook his head.
Although he was only twenty-three, he felt he was somewhat superior in terms of social interaction compared to this octogenarian.
This old man was too obstinate.
Dominating and autocratic!
He had no idea how this guy managed to climb to such a high position. Could it be the legacy of his ancestors?
"Sister Qian, I’m going to leave first." Yang Fei would not cater to this highly self-regarded family.
Even when seeking help, they were so overwhelmingly arrogant; it was indeed overbearing.
Angered by her family’s attitude as well, Tang Qian glared fiercely at Tang Zheng and his son Tang Yao and even cast a reproachful look at her father, saying, "Who do you think you are? Is this the attitude you have when asking for medical treatment? If the Tangs continue to interact with people like this, your family will eventually fall into ruin—truly disappointing."
"Dad, I came back this time sincerely wanting to cure your stubborn illness, but your own attitude makes me feel sorry for Yang Fei. I can endure humiliation, but Yang Fei is an outsider. Why should he accept being ordered around by the Tangs?"
After speaking, Tang Qian said to Yang Fei, "I’m sorry, Yang Fei. I didn’t expect this to happen and for you to be wronged. Let’s go."
Yang Fei nodded and turned to leave.
Tang Qian also left without any regard to save face, heading towards the exit.
The Tangs were stunned.
Angry and indignant.
When had the Tangs ever been ignored like this?
For many years, who didn’t try to curry favor with the Tangs? Now, with such a good opportunity, was this young man, Yang Fei, really ignorant of it, daring to leave?
As Yang Fei and Tang Qian were about to walk out of the living room door, Tang Zhenbang became anxious.
Although he was domineering, he was not bad-hearted, and he knew how to interact with the world. But having been at a high position all his life, he was used to others fawning over him.
Yet his stubborn illness was truly dreadful. Having finally encountered someone who might be able to cure it today, he would not let go of even a one percent chance.
The torment was just too much.
He immediately stood up and shouted loudly, "Stop right there."
Yang Fei didn’t respond and continued briskly towards the outside.
Tang Qian paused for a moment but kept walking out.
She was too heartbroken.
When she married Sun Weimin, the Tangs had the same foul temper, utterly refusing to bow their heads and forgive her.
Otherwise, would she have stayed away from home for more than a decade?
Of course, she was the same way; if her family wouldn’t forgive her, she could stay away for more than a decade too.
It was only because her elder sister, Tang Shuwan, went home and said that their father’s health was getting worse and he might not have many days left, plus her husband Sun Weimin’s persuasion, that she was even willing to return.
"Tang Zheng, Tang Yao, you two should immediately apologize to Dr. Yang. If you can’t keep him here, get out of here and never come back," Tang Zhenbang said loudly to his eldest son and grandson after seeing Yang Fei and Tang Qian ignoring him and leaving the Tangs, his expression changing several times.
Tang Zheng and his son Tang Yao looked at each other, dumbfounded.
"Dad, don’t believe that kid’s nonsense. He says he can cure you just like that? It might be a scam. All the renowned doctors both domestically and abroad couldn’t figure out what’s wrong, so how could this young fellow manage it?"
"Yeah, grandpa, I think he’s just a quack from the Martial Arts World," Tang Yao added.
Disgusted, Tang Shuwan glanced at the father-son pair and said coldly, "I dare not comment on other matters, but Yang Fei’s Medical Skill should be reliable. Sun Lei was paralyzed before, and now he’s full of life—that’s the proof."
Upon hearing this, Tang Zhenbang’s eyes flashed, and he looked at Tang Zheng and Tang Yao, "You have to bring him back no matter what, otherwise don’t bother coming to see me."
Tang Zheng felt despair.
He knew his father’s temper well—his word was final.
Unable to counter his father, and as a son who truly hoped his father’s illness could be cured, he set aside his pride and angrily said to Tang Yao, "You useless thing, quickly follow me to bring Dr. Yang back."