Medical Sage

”Young Master Xiao, who is this? Aren’t you going to introduce us?” the young woman clinging to Xiaao Ming asked in a coquettish tone.

The woman wore a light blue lace dress. With her delicate features and fair skin, she was an undeniable beauty, scoring at least an eighty out of a hundred.

”Ah, silly me. But I think it’s better for Zhinan to do the introductions, since this Young Master Chen is his good brother,” Xiaao Ming said with a laugh, winking at his female companion.

”Well then, I’ll do the introductions.”

Upon hearing this, a proud smile appeared on Hua Zhinan’s face. ”Ladies,” he said, ”this is my best brother, Chen Fei. Of course, don’t be fooled by his slovenly appearance; he’s quite exceptional...”

As he spoke, he began to wink and gesticulate extravagantly, eliciting an eye-roll from Chen Fei.

”Alright, isn’t it tiring to hype me up like this? Now, who are these two ladies? Introduce them, will you?” Chen Fei rolled his eyes and said in exasperation.

”I was just getting to the important part, can’t you stop interrupting?” Slickhead protested, then continued unabashedly with a laugh. ”Come on, Da Fei, let me introduce you. This is Ye Zilin, the third-place winner of this year’s Jiangnan Province beauty pageant and my date for this evening. And the beauty by Young Master Xiao’s side, doesn’t she look familiar? That’s right, she’s this year’s hot rising star in the entertainment industry, Miss Gu Feishuang.”

Chen Fei was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected their dates to be so notable—one was a provincial beauty pageant’s third-place winner, and the other was a hot star on the big screen. Although both were considered second-tier, they were still far more distinguished than the average person.

However, he wasn’t particularly interested in them. He merely gave a polite nod to Ye Zilin and Gu Feishuang before steering the conversation back. ”What brings you two to Tongzhou City?” he asked. ”Are you just here for fun?”

Seeing Chen Fei respond with only a lukewarm, polite nod, completely lacking their expected enthusiasm, Slickhead immediately lamented how his brother just didn’t get it. He shook his head and said, ”It looks like we’ll have to find you a date tonight, or that blockhead of yours will never get the hint!”

As expected of women who frequent the entertainment circle, their ability to read people is truly on another level. The moment Hua Zhinan finished speaking, Gu Feishuang’s eyes lit up.

While holding Xiaao Ming’s arm, she said with a sly smile, ”Young Master Hua, as it happens, Shi Yin is missing a male companion tonight. How about we let Young Master Chen...”

”Oh, right, how could I have forgotten about Shi Yin! Da Fei, don’t you dare say I don’t take good care of you. Come on, get in the car!” Hua Zhinan’s eyes lit up at the suggestion.

Without waiting for Chen Fei’s consent, he began dragging him toward a BMW 7 Series parked by the roadside.

”Hey, let go! There are rules about men touching men, you know! Believe it or not, I’ll scream!” Chen Fei feigned indignation and protested loudly.

”If you’ve got the guts, then let’s hear you scream. If you do a good job, I might even tip you,” Hua Zhinan retorted with a snort, arching an eyebrow.

”Screw you and your—!” Chen Fei muttered in frustration but was still ’forcefully’ pulled into the car.

”Pfft! Young Master Hua has such a sharp tongue. How did I never notice before?” Witnessing the amusing scene, Ye Zilin and Gu Feishuang couldn’t help but giggle, their laughing faces as beautiful as blooming flowers.

Although Xiaao Ming was also smiling, he didn’t dare let it get out of hand. Instead, he leaned over and whispered a reminder to the two women beside him, ”You two be smart later, and remember to greet Shi Yin. Young Master Chen’s background is extraordinary. Make sure you don’t do anything to upset him!”

At his words, both women’s eyes widened in shock, their laughter ceasing. Gu Feishuang, still clinging to Xiaao Ming’s arm, lowered her voice and asked, ”Young Master Xiao, is Young Master Chen’s status that much higher than yours?”

Ye Zilin also wore a curious expression as she gazed at Xiaao Ming, awaiting his answer.

”Compared to me?” Xiaao Ming chuckled self-mockingly. ”Compared to Young Master Chen, I’m probably a nobody. Zilin, we’ve known each other for a while now. Has your Brother Xiao ever steered you wrong? Take my advice today—if Hua Zhinan is still interested in you, don’t let him slip away. Great things will come of it in the future.”

Hearing Xiaao Ming, a man they held in such high regard, belittle himself to elevate someone else, both women were visibly shaken and began to hatch their own little plans.

Then, plastering smiles on their faces as if nothing had happened, the three of them walked toward the BMW 7 Series parked by the road.

「...」

Shawan Club was a well-known, high-class private club in Tongzhou City. Although not the top-rated one, it still ranked among the best in Jiangnan Province, not far behind the Private Luxury Clubhouse in Northern Mountain City.

The Shawan Club employed a strict membership system with stringent requirements for its members. If you were merely a nouveau riche with crude manners, you could at most gain entry to the first and second floors. Higher levels were simply out of reach.

To become a member of the Shawan Club, one had to be a genuine social elite or have a profound background, subject to approval by the shareholders’ committee. In this respect, its standards even surpassed those of the Private Luxury Clubhouse in Northern Mountain City. While this method might seem overly rigorous, for many successful people, it was a benchmark and a proof of distinction, making ownership of a Shawan Club membership card a point of pride.

And tonight, the club was hosting an auction held by the Xiaao Family. That’s right—the Shawan Club was one of the Xiaao Family’s most important assets.

”An auction?”

Upon learning their destination for the night, Chen Fei sounded intrigued. Believe it or not, in his entire life, he had never once been to an auction, so he was quite curious.

”That’s right, an auction. But before it starts, there’s a warm-up cocktail party. As for your date, I’ve already found one for you. She’s a stunning beauty and a host at the provincial television station. Don’t just stand there like a block of wood later, or I’m the one who’ll be embarrassed!” Slickhead advised earnestly as he drove, hoping Chen Fei would finally catch on.

”What are you even talking about?” Chen Fei was caught between amusement and frustration. Does my own brother really think I’m such a blockhead that I can’t get a clue?

”Young Master Chen, Young Master Hua is right. Shi Yin is an absolute knockout, and she’s a dear sister to us. So, you’d better not bully her later, you hear?” Ye Zilin chimed in from the back seat, covering her mouth with her hand as she giggled teasingly.

”Uh...”

”Hahaha!”

Though just a small tease, it was fatal. Chen Fei was struck speechless, and a flush of red rose on his cheeks. Fortunately, it was nighttime, and the dim light inside the car hid it well. Even so, seeing Chen Fei’s discomfort, Hua Zhinan laughed without a care in the world. ”Relax, relax,” he said, trying to stifle his laughter. ”You’ll be satisfied when you meet her, I guarantee it.”

This time, Chen Fei was smart enough not to reply, simply pretending he couldn’t hear. In truth, though, he was rather curious. For Slickhead to call someone a ”stunning beauty,” she must be something of a goddess, right?

Soon, the BMW passed through a landscaped garden and arrived at the largest villa in another residential area. This was clearly the Shawan Club. It was brilliantly lit, and the faint sounds of clinking glasses and cheerful conversations drifted from within.

The parking area outside the villa was filled with luxury cars like the BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Mercedes S-Class, Porsche, and Maserati. While not as extravagant as Gao Zhinan’s Rolls-Royce, which was worth five or six million, they were all undoubtedly luxury items, with most priced at over a million.

Through the gaps in the main gate, one could see figures mingling inside as the elegant sounds of a piano and an orchestra filled the air. The men were all in formal attire, suited and booted, while the majority of the women were dressed to be ’incomparably cool’—dignified, beautiful, and fashionable.

”Young Master.”

As they entered, the attendants at the door bowed respectfully, clearly recognizing Xiaao Ming.

It wasn’t just them; it seemed most of the people inside the Shawan Club knew him as well. No sooner had they stepped through the door than several young men and women came up to greet him, some calling him Brother Xiao, others Young Master Xiao.

Naturally, Xiaao Ming responded to each of them with poise, introducing Chen Fei and the others to his acquaintances.

Needless to say, Ye Zilin and Gu Feishuang were regulars at Tongzhou City’s various galas and banquets. As beautiful women, it was natural that few people there didn’t know them. Hua Zhinan also fit in well enough. Although his family’s status might seem average at such a high-level event, they still possessed assets in the tens of millions, so he was not someone to be taken lightly.

The only exception was Chen Fei. His casual, street-stall outfit was already conspicuous enough at the party. When Xiaao Ming vaguely introduced him as a ”Divine Doctor,” a hint of disdain flashed through many people’s minds. However, with Xiaao Ming present, they didn’t dare show it, and everyone got along without incident.

But Chen Fei was genuinely disinterested in such ’boring’ interactions. He soon found an opportunity, picked up a wine glass, and, under the pretense of looking for someone, slipped away. He walked out of the main hall and onto the terrace.