Medical Sage

”Brother Feng, am I seeing things? Is that kid holding a Vast Sea Group top-tier VIP card?”

The shock on the face of the companion beside the young man with the gold-rimmed glasses was undeniable. His gaze was fixed on the gold card in Chen Fei’s hand, unable to believe that such an item would appear in the hands of a young man in his twenties, just like them.

That was the top-tier VIP card of the Vast Sea Group. It was said that only three or four such cards were in circulation throughout all of Jiangnan Province, and each holder was a significant figure in both political and business spheres. They were the kind of people who truly had the power to command the wind and rain in their respective fields—a single stomp of their foot could make the entire city tremble.

But those people were all from the older generation, figures who had risen to prominence in the same era as the current Gao Zhinan. The only young person known to have one was merely holding it for their family to avoid scrutiny.

But who was this young man standing before them? The thought that he could possess a top-tier VIP card from the Vast Sea Group was, even for someone of his own prominent background, utterly inconceivable and astonishing.

”That guy is no simple character. Even Mo Yan was rejected by Gao Zhinan when he wanted a top-tier VIP card from the Vast Sea Group, which just goes to show how difficult this card is to obtain. To think someone our age actually managed to get one… could he also be holding it for his family?” the youth with the gold-rimmed glasses muttered to himself, gazing at Chen Fei’s departing figure in a daze.

In terms of background, he was far more powerful than his companion, which was precisely why he better understood the rarity of the Vast Sea Group’s top-tier VIP card. He truly never imagined he would see this card in the hands of a peer. It was simply unbelievable.

Meanwhile, the manager, still trembling with cold sweat beading on his back, completely disregarded his private ’connection’ with the saleswoman and forcefully fired her.

Only after doing so did he cautiously look toward Chen Fei, an expression of reverence on his face as he offered an apologetic smile. ”Esteemed sir, as for the clothes you requested, where should we deliver them?”

Splendid Sky City was a flagship mall under the Vast Sea Group. His position as the manager overseeing the entire third floor made him a mid-level figure within the corporation. Naturally, he knew what the black card in Chen Fei’s hand represented.

Although in the several years since he joined the Vast Sea Group he had never once laid eyes on this black card, the most important lesson during his initial training was teaching mid-level personnel like him how to authenticate it. He could not possibly be mistaken.

This black card meant all purchases at any of the Vast Sea Group’s establishments were free of charge.

This black card signified that the holder could withdraw up to thirty million in cash from the Vast Sea Group at any time.

This black card meant that before its holder, everyone—with the sole exception of Gao Zhinan himself—had to show the utmost respect and offer no offense.

It was a symbol of status.

It was a height utterly unattainable for someone like him.

”Alright, you should know I was just speaking out of anger. Still, this card is quite useful,” Chen Fei joked. Seeing the saleswoman fired, his own anger had subsided considerably.

”Yes, honored guest. This card is our Vast Sea Group’s highest-level VIP card. It allows for complimentary consumption at any of our group’s properties. Additionally, you can withdraw up to thirty million in cash from the Vast Sea Group at any time. As long as you are the holder of this card, we will do our utmost to fulfill your requests,” the manager said, growing more flustered as he spoke, his palms slick with sweat.

”What? Thirty million!?” Even Slickhead gasped, his expression as if he had seen a ghost.

The entire net worth of his family’s businesses might not even add up to thirty million, yet now, his brother could get that amount with a single card.

This was simply… simply too incredible to believe!

”Thirty million?” This time, even Chen Fei was stunned. He never imagined the card held such immense power.

It seems Director Gao really thinks highly of me, Chen Fei mused in shock, a sudden surge of excitement coursing through him. That was thirty million, more money than he had ever seen in his entire life. It was a pity it wasn’t in his bank account; otherwise, things would be even more perfect.

”Have someone help me pick out an outfit. I only have ten thousand yuan, so tell them to work with that,” Chen Fei said cheerfully to the manager, still riding the wave of excitement. He needed to buy clothes anyway, so why not use an expert who was readily available?

”Yes, yes! Please wait a moment, guest. I will personally prepare it for you right away,” the manager replied hastily. Of course, he didn’t care about the ten thousand yuan. Even if he had to pay for it out of his own pocket, he would do so without a second thought. He scurried off to get the clothes for Chen Fei.

”Hua Zhinan, long time no see. You’re here buying clothes too?” Just then, a hearty voice sounded from behind them.

Slickhead paused and turned around. A look of surprise crossed his face, quickly replaced by a warm, enthusiastic greeting. ”Brother Xiao, it’s you! It really has been a long time. What a coincidence.”

The ’Brother Xiao’ he addressed was the companion of the young man in the Givenchy T-shirt and gold-rimmed glasses. His own family was in the jewelry business, while the other’s family-owned an auction house that wielded significant influence and wealth throughout Jiangnan Province. Because their businesses often interacted, Slickhead’s family frequently had to ask for favors, which was why he adopted such a deferential posture. The other man was simply on a much higher level than he was.

”Alright, no need to be so formal,” Brother Xiao said with a grin, slapping Slickhead on the back. ”With Brother Feng here today, I don’t have the status to have you call me ’Brother’. Come, let me introduce you. This is Huang Feng, Young Master Feng.” While he spoke, his gaze was subtly appraising Chen Fei.

”Young Master Feng, with the surname Huang… could it be Deputy Mayor Huang’s son?” Slickhead gasped. He had heard that the son of Deputy Mayor Huang of Northern Mountain City was named Huang Feng.

One had to understand, Deputy Mayor Huang was the *Executive* Deputy Mayor, who was authorized to act on the Mayor’s behalf in his absence. He was truly the fourth in command of Northern Mountain City. Moreover, he wasn’t even forty-five years old yet, still in the prime of his life, with a high chance of advancing even further in his career.

Therefore, the son of Deputy Mayor Huang was undeniably a major figure in Northern Mountain City. Especially among his peers, very few were qualified to stand on equal footing with him.

”If there isn’t a second Huang Feng in Northern Mountain City, then I should be the one you’re thinking of. A pleasure to meet you all. I’m Huang Feng,” the man in the Givenchy T-shirt and gold-rimmed glasses said with a friendly smile, his gaze landing unabashedly on Chen Fei.

”Uh, Young Master Feng, I’m Hua Zhinan. It’s a pleasure to meet you… This is my brother, Chen Fei,” Slickhead said. Though initially nervous, his keen perception told him that these men were here for his brother, so he quickly made the introductions.

Although he didn’t know what his brother had experienced in the past few months or what changes he had undergone, the VIP black card the manager mentioned—the one that allowed a withdrawal of thirty million from the Vast Sea Group—was more than enough to warrant their attention. After all, even the son of Secretary Mo, the top official of Northern Mountain City, had wanted a top-tier VIP card from the Vast Sea Group but failed to get one. The incident had caused quite a stir at the time. While the news might not have reached the general public, someone with Slickhead’s connections had heard the rumors.

”Young Master Feng, hello. I’m Chen Fei, a doctor.”

Honestly, it was impossible for Chen Fei not to feel nervous when facing the son of the city’s Executive Deputy Mayor. But then again, he was also someone who had figuratively ”arm-wrestled” with Gao Zhinan. So, even if he was nervous, he didn’t let it show on his face. He smiled, extending his hand for a handshake.

”A doctor? May I ask where Dr. Chen is employed?” Brother Xiao asked, visibly startled.

A doctor? Impossible! How could a mere doctor obtain a VIP card from the Vast Sea Group?

”Xiaao Ming, watch your mouth.”

It was Huang Feng who reprimanded him before turning back to Chen Fei with a smile. ”Dr. Chen, a pleasure to meet you. In the future, if I have any ailments, I’ll have to trouble you to take a look.”

This was a perceptive and intelligent man. Even though Chen Fei claimed to be a doctor, Huang Feng showed no signs of looking down on him. After all, regardless of his profession, anyone who could obtain that top-tier VIP card from Gao Zhinan was already far superior to them.

”Dr. Chen, please don’t be offended,” Xiaao Ming apologized. ”I was just surprised. I didn’t expect you to be a doctor.”

As the designated heir of this generation of the Xiaao Family of Jiangnan Province, he was certainly no fool. His earlier gaffe was simply due to genuine shock.

”It’s fine. I am, in fact, just a doctor,” Chen Fei replied with an unconcerned smile, then suddenly addressed Huang Feng. ”However, Young Master Feng, if you’re looking for a consultation, I’d suggest you get one soon. I can see you’ve had that stomach cold problem for a few years now, haven’t you?”

”How did you know!?” Huang Feng’s expression changed instantly. Very few people knew about his chronic stomach cold. Even Xiaao Ming, who was always by his side, was unaware. Yet, Chen Fei had identified it with a single glance?

”Young Master Feng, you really have that problem?”

Even Xiaao Ming was shocked by Chen Fei’s skill. He immediately turned to him and said, ”Dr. Chen, since you’re so skilled that you spotted Young Master Feng’s chronic issue at a glance, you must have a way to treat it, right?”

”I’m a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, which relies on observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking. So, it’s not surprising that I could diagnose your condition at a glance.”

Answering Huang Feng’s unspoken question, Chen Fei then continued in a calm, measured tone, ”A stomach cold isn’t a major illness. If you’d like it treated, Young Master Feng, I can take a look. However, I don’t have time today. Slickhead and I have a class reunion to attend later.”

As soon as he said this, the expressions of both Xiaao Ming and Huang Feng shifted subtly. Slickhead felt a jolt of shock and broke out in a cold sweat for his brother.

Damn it, what the hell is this kid thinking! That’s the son of the Deputy Mayor! What blasted class reunion could possibly be more important than someone of his status! We’re screwed. The kid must’ve had his head caught in a door to say something so stupid!