Chapter 77: A Shift in the Winds

As soon as these words left his mouth, the entire room erupted in laughter.

Zhou Tingting’s face turned even redder, like a taut balloon about to burst at any moment…

“Zeng Xiaofan!”

“You… you scoundrel, what nonsense are you spouting?”

Zeng Xiaofan smirked, radiating confidence. “You know perfectly well whether I’m talking nonsense.”

“Whenever you eat something too spicy or hot, don’t you end up bleeding when you squat in the bathroom?”

“Everything might seem normal on the outside, but you’re suffering from internal hemorrhoids. If you strain too much, a little friction is all it takes to cause bleeding.”

“The real issue is that you’re too tense back there. If you’re even a little constipated, you’re bound to bleed.”

“But it’s nothing serious, no need for treatment. Just drink more water, don’t rush when you’re on the toilet, and don’t sit too long.”

“If it ever gets really bad, you can soak in a basin of warm water. Sitting in warm water relieves the pressure down there…”

“Ahhh!” Zhou Tingting was utterly beside herself. As a young woman, who could possibly endure having such matters discussed openly by others?

“Zeng Xiaofan! You jerk! Stop talking!”

“One more word and I’ll kill you!”

Another round of laughter erupted from the crowd.

With both hands in his pockets, Zeng Xiaofan said coolly,

“All right, I’ve said my piece. Even if you begged me now, I wouldn’t say another word!”

“Weren’t you all only inviting me to dinner because Director Fan was here?”

“My medical skills are far too shallow—clearly I’m not worthy to dine with you.”

“I’m leaving. Take care of yourselves!”

Without another glance, Zeng Xiaofan strode out, leaving behind a room full of stunned onlookers.

“Pfft—!”

Mayor Lin Chunhua spat out another mouthful of blood, finally snapping out of his daze and muttering to himself,

“Stomach cancer…”

“Stomach cancer…”

“He was right about everything…”

“If he could see through it at a glance, surely he has a way to cure it!”

With that thought, Lin Chunhua hurriedly shouted in the direction Zeng Xiaofan had gone,

“Brother Xiaofan!”

“Divine Physician Zeng! Save me!”

“Divine Physician Zeng, I was wrong!”

“Divine Physician Zeng!”

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Lin Chunhua rushed to the doorway, but Zeng Xiaofan was nowhere to be seen.

Fan Bing, who had been sitting quietly nearby, also stood up and walked out, shaking her head with a gentle smile.

“You lot, you always claim to be so clever…”

“But this time, you really missed the mark, didn’t you?”

“You all thought I was Zeng Xiaofan’s benefactor, that I was his important connection. But in truth, it’s quite the opposite!”

“Xiaofan is my benefactor—he’s my most valuable connection!”

“With medical skills that defy the heavens, even a fool can see what heights he’ll reach in the future!”

“After all, there are plenty of rich people in this world, but no matter how wealthy, none can escape sickness and death!”

“And someone like Xiaofan, who can change fate itself, is destined to become a guest of the most powerful and influential!”

Having said her piece, Fan Bing left as well, leaving Lin Chunhua and the others completely dumbfounded.

For a long moment, the private room was deathly silent…

The local bigwigs looked at each other in shock and confusion, utterly at a loss.

After a long while, Lin Chunhua’s hand slipped and his wine glass crashed to the floor—he didn’t even notice. He heaved a deep sigh.

“The sky over Peach Blossom Town… is about to change!”

With a light cough, Lin Chunhua immediately dialed his home:

“Dear, find all the most precious gifts in the house for me!”

“I must spare no expense to befriend a young man!”

At these words, the others seemed to wake from a dream. They all hurriedly called home as well…

In less than half an hour, before Zeng Xiaofan even reached home, his house was already piled high with all sorts of gifts.

But Zeng Xiaofan didn’t go home. Instead, he accompanied Fan Bing to the county seat—to treat the county mayor’s wife, Wang Yanfan.

On the way there, both Zeng Xiaofan and Fan Bing sat in the back seat. The driver was steady, the car was quiet, and a faint, elegant scent of perfume lingered in the air.

Zeng Xiaofan couldn’t help but sniff the fragrance with curiosity. “Hmm~”

“Where is this scent coming from?”

“It’s wonderful… You can tell at once it’s a very high-class perfume.”

“Not at all like those flashy women on the street…”

As he spoke, Zeng Xiaofan closed his eyes, trying to trace the source of the scent. Suddenly, he turned, leaning closer and closer to Fan Bing’s neck…

Fan Bing, already tipsy, felt Zeng Xiaofan’s warm breath on her neck and shot him a frosty, flirtatious look.

“Hey—young man…”

“Are you part bloodhound or something?”

“Where exactly are you sniffing?” Fan Bing gave Zeng Xiaofan a playful shove.

Zeng Xiaofan finally opened his eyes and realized his nose was almost touching the delicate skin of Fan Bing’s neck.

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Any closer and he would have kissed her neck. Embarrassed, he chuckled awkwardly.

“Sorry… The scent was just too enticing…”

“I got a bit carried away…”

Zeng Xiaofan scratched his head sheepishly.

“So it was you, Bingbing. No wonder it smelled so good~”

Fan Bing laughed, teasing him, “You little rascal, are you taking advantage of your big sister?”

“Don’t you know a girl’s neck isn’t something you can smell so casually…”

Zeng Xiaofan joked back, “It wasn’t casual at all—I was being very serious about it!”

“Pfft—” Fan Bing shook her head with a giggle. “You’re getting bolder by the day!”

“Now you even dare tease your Bingbing big sister!”

“Not at all, not at all… hehehe…”

Zeng Xiaofan smiled shyly. Fan Bing’s cheeks were flushed, her eyes sultry, and for a moment he really couldn’t meet her gaze.

Fortunately, Fan Bing was a little tired and didn’t tease him further. She leaned in, pouting coyly:

“Not brave, are you? I think you’re plenty daring…”

“By the way, your ex-girlfriend still seems to have a thing for you, doesn’t she?”

“I heard you two dated for years?”

“Now that she’s broken up with her current boyfriend, aren’t you considering getting back together?” Fan Bing probed with a smile.

At her words, Zeng Xiaofan’s brows drew together and he answered in a low, resolute voice,

“Impossible!”

“That kind of woman… how should I put it, she doesn’t know what love is. Whoever has power and status and treats her well, she’ll go with them.”

“And besides, she abandoned me at my lowest point.”

“As they say online: ‘When the sun sets and you’re not there, don’t ask who I am when it rises again.’”

“She used to ignore me, but now she can’t possibly reach my level…”

“Pfft—” Fan Bing burst out laughing. “That even rhymes quite nicely!”

“Oh well… Let bygones be bygones.” Fan Bing gently wrapped her arms around Zeng Xiaofan’s and said in a playful tone,

“Big sister’s tired… Let me borrow your shoulder for a nap…”

Without waiting for his reply, she nestled against his shoulder and closed her eyes.

Zeng Xiaofan turned his head, taking in her high, elegant nose, the delicate curve of her lips, and the alluring line beneath her collar. Suddenly, he was overcome by a wave of heat…

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