Chapter 32.3

Once Xiao Ma had left, only the few of them were left in the room.

Zhang Mingrui said: “After spending some time with them, I have to say, there are still many outstanding talents in our country.”

“For a nation that started from scratch, with talent and resources, as long as we keep working hard, the future will be promising.”

At noon, Guan Yue came to deliver medicine to Zhang Mingrui and his wife, she was smiling as she asked her master: “I heard someone ran off this morning because he couldn’t argue his way through.”

Xu Hua’an became angry. “Who ran off? The story needs to be told properly. I was talking, then I felt thirsty and went inside to get some water. When I came back out, he had already left. If anyone ran off, it was him.”

Guan Yue chuckled. “Yes, he ran off. I had good luck today and caught two wild chickens. They’re already stewing, and I’ll invite you to have some wild chicken soup tonight.”

Xu Hua’an was pleased. “Good, you’re learning to be filial to your master. I didn’t take you in for nothing.”

One could say that Guan Yue had mastered the art of dealing with her master. With one sentence, she could make him angry, and with another, she could soothe him.

Xu Huaping shook his head. “Hua’an, you’re so old now, yet still not mature.”

Guan Yue handed the medicine to Cai Jin, saying: “I’ve put labels on the bottles, you can follow the instructions.”

Cai Jin looked inside the bottles, seeing whitening pills and anti-wrinkle pills. Her eyes narrowed in delight. “You really know how to choose gifts. Whitening and wrinkles are the two things we women care about the most.”

Guan Yue smiled and said: “This is easy to do. Once you finish them, just have someone send me a message, and I’ll bring you more.”

“Then thank you.” Cai Jin replied.

Guan Yue, this young girl, was generous, open-minded, and quite interesting. Even though she wasn’t a famous doctor, Cai Jin was more than happy to get along with someone like her.

When Xu Huaping heard Cai Jin’s words, he thought of getting some for his wife as well. It was always good to bring back some specialties when traveling so far.

Xu Huaping, feeling a bit embarrassed, asked Guan Yue: “Could I buy some from you?”

“Master, don’t be so polite. When you leave, I’ll give you a few bottles. When you go back, please thank my master-wife for me and tell her I appreciate the things she sent me before.”

Xu Huaping smiled, saying: “It’s only proper that you call her master-wife.”

Guan Yue turned to Zhang Mingrui and said: “Mr. Zhang, I won’t come over tonight. I wish you a safe journey home.”

“Thank you.” Zhang Mingrui replied.

After delivering the medicine, Guan Yue left.

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In the afternoon, she didn’t go anywhere, she stayed at the wooden cabin to prepare medicine.

It had been several days since she last made hemostatic powder. She had already given all her commonly used medicines to Zhang Mingrui, so now she needed to make more and store it.

The next morning, Zhang Mingrui and his wife, along with Xu Huaping and his brother, said their goodbyes and set off with their simple luggage, heading down the mountain.

As they reached the entrance of the valley, two military trucks were parked there. The drivers lifted the curtains of the truck beds, and the doctors and nurses, who had already been prepared outside, quickly began unloading the patients.

The doctors and nurses worked swiftly, but Zhang Mingrui still noticed the marks on the patients’ arms. They were all soldiers from other military regions who had been injured.

The patients were carried out of the trucks, and the two military trucks pulled away, heading to a nearby parking lot.

Fang Lin said: “Mr. Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, please come this way.”

Zhang Mingrui nodded and followed Fang Lin to the car.

They had taken a long, winding route from south to north, then from east to west. But when it was time to send them back, they took a straight road directly to the port.

A few days later, Fang Lin took them to the port, and only after seeing them board the ship did he turn and leave.

Zhang Mingrui had returned!

The big shots in Hong Kong learned of this news immediately.

Why did they know about Zhang Mingrui’s return so quickly?

Because as soon as Zhang Mingrui’s feet touched the ground, he contacted his son, Zhang Shuo, without delay.

When Zhang Shuo received the news, he was in a meeting. He immediately left to meet his father at the port.

When Zhang Mingrui left, very few people knew about it. Later, when someone asked where Zhang Mingrui had gone, Zhang Shuo revealed that his father had gone for medical treatment.

So he just came back from his treatment?

It hadn’t been long—less than a month. Was he in the UK or the US? That amount of time didn’t seem like enough.

Zhang Mingrui’s return piqued the curiosity of many people, and many tried to investigate. The news from the port was that he had come from the mainland, not from abroad.

What good doctors could there be on the mainland? Zhang Mingrui had heart disease!

Then another piece of news spread: Zhang Shuo had received his father, but instead of going home right away, Zhang Mingrui went to the hospital for a full-body checkup.

The results showed that Zhang Mingrui’s heart was in excellent health.

This news spread, and not only did the outside world doubt it, but even the doctors who had treated Zhang Mingrui couldn’t believe it.

Doctor Robert, after looking at Zhang Mingrui’s medical scans, was excited. “Mr. Zhang, did you go to see that miraculous doctor?”

Zhang Mingrui smiled and nodded. “Yes, that miraculous doctor cured my heart disease.”

“And what about Mr. Xu Huaping?”

“Mr. Xu went as well. His condition is more severe, and it will take him another half month to recover.”

“Is this a lie? How could conventional treatment possibly cure heart disease? Zhang Mingrui said it was acupuncture that healed him—how could that be possible?”

But Zhang Mingrui’s chest was completely clean, with no signs of any surgery.

After ruling out all the incorrect options, the seemingly impossible answer might actually be the truth!

Zhang Shuo’s eyes reddened. “Dad! Mom! This is wonderful!”

Cai Jin held her son with one hand and her husband with the other. “From now on, our family will be well and happy!”

Zhang Shuo nodded. “Yes, thank you, Dr. Guan!”

Everyone realized: the doctor who cured Zhang Mingrui’s heart disease was named Guan!

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News of Zhang Mingrui’s return quickly spread like wildfire.

The next day, various street newspapers carried reports about Zhang Mingrui, and the most talked-about topic was the miraculous doctor with the surname Guan.

When they saw the newspapers, Wei Zongnan, Mu Liyan, and Jiang Zhi all knew that the person mentioned was Guan Yue.

Jiang Zhi was filled with excitement. Zhang Mingrui had already recovered and returned; that meant Huaping should be coming back soon.

Wasn’t it said in the hospital that Mr. Xu would take another half month to recover?

Jiang Zhi couldn’t focus on work that day. She paced around her house in excitement, instructing the servants to thoroughly clean the house because Huaping would be coming back soon.

“Jiang Zhi, are you home?”

A familiar voice came from outside, and Jiang Zhi ran to the door.

Cai Jin laughed heartily. “I thought you, the career woman, would be at the office. I went to the company looking for you, but you weren’t there. I guessed you might be home, and look at that, I was right.”

Jiang Zhi leaned against the door with her right hand, smiling. “Yes, you’re the smartest. I knew you would come to find me when you heard we were back. I was just thinking of coming to look for you.”

Cai Jin said: “Ah, once we got back, all of Mingrui’s friends came knocking on our door. It was so annoying, so I decided to come find you instead.”

Cai Jin took Jiang Zhi’s hand. “I know you’ve been anxious waiting for news.”

Jiang Zhi grasped her hand. “You really do care, Sister Cai.”

Cai Jin: “Let’s go, we’ll talk inside. The sun outside is too strong. Luckily, I took some skin-whitening pills.”

“What’s that skin-whitening pill?”

“Skin-whitening pill? I’ll tell you later, but first, let’s talk about your Mr. Xu.”

The two of them sat on the sofa, and Jiang Zhi couldn’t wait any longer. “Hurry up and tell me, how was your trip?”

“Going there was a bit troublesome, but coming back was quite fast. Over there, things are still in the early stages; their development is definitely not as good as Hong Kong’s. The food, clothing, and housing were a bit lacking, but the food was all authentic, so it wasn’t bad. But none of that is the point. The point is Guan Yue… oh, she’s truly a talented young woman. Your little brother really got lucky to have her as a disciple.”

When Cai Jin started talking about Guan Yue, she couldn’t stop. She praised everything about Guan Yue, her medical skills, her looks, everything—there was no part of her that she didn’t rave about.

Two hours later, Cai Jin stopped only when she felt thirsty and took a sip of water.

Jiang Zhi couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. “Didn’t you say you were going to tell me about Huaping?”

Cai Jin slapped her thigh. “Oh, look at me, I totally forgot about Mr. Xu. Your husband is doing well. Mingrui wasn’t wrong, he’ll be back in half a month.”

Well, she had talked for two hours straight about Guan Yue, but when it came to their Huaping, she barely spent two seconds on it.

Still, knowing he was doing well, Jiang Zhi felt relieved.

Jiang Zhi: “You guys made quite a scene when you came back, which is a bit different from your usual low-key style.”

Cai Jin smiled mysteriously. “It’s intentional. You’ll understand later.”

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After Zhang Mingrui returned, he made such a grand entrance. That morning, many of the big shots who had close ties with Zhang Mingrui came to visit him.

Among them was a particularly notable figure, known as Old Master Zhao.

In his youth, Old Master Zhao had been involved in underworld activities. Later, he married and had children, choosing a more peaceful life. Now, at over fifty, he had managed to live steadily, although his reckless youth had left him with some health problems, which had come back to haunt him.

Now, whenever he went out, just like the former Zhang Mingrui, he was accompanied by a doctor. His doctor was also an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner, as traditional Chinese medicine was considered more reliable for restoring one’s health.

Old Master Zhao was ten years older than Zhang Mingrui, and the two had a fairly close relationship. When they spoke, there were no roundabout ways.

Old Master Zhao: “Mingrui, let’s not beat around the bush. Let my doctor take your pulse.”

Zhang Mingrui extended his hand. “Go ahead.”

Old Master Zhao called out: “Heh, quite impressive.”

Zhang Mingrui smiled and said: “I knew you’d come today.”

“Kid Zhang, waiting for your Old Master Zhao, huh?”

After the pulse was taken, the traditional Chinese doctor walked over to Old Master Zhao.

Old Master Zhao said: “Don’t hide it, say it out loud.”

The result of the diagnosis from the Chinese doctor was the same as what was reported in the newspapers—Zhang Mingrui was in perfect health, with no issues at all.

Old Master Zhao looked Zhang Mingrui up and down, his eyes gleaming. “Let me have a look at the flesh on your chest.”

Zhang Mingrui chuckled softly, stood up, and slowly unbuttoned his shirt in front of everyone.

His chest was clean and smooth, without a single trace of surgery marks.

Old Master Zhao breathed a sigh of relief. “Little Zhang, what did that Doctor Guan say?”

When Old Master Zhao learned that Zhang Mingrui had returned in good health, he had someone investigate him. He also found out that Zhang Mingrui had sent several items back to the mainland. Since Old Master Zhao had come from the mainland by ship yesterday, he suspected there was something fishy going on.

Zhang Mingrui replied: “Old Master Zhao, it’s not convenient to talk about it here. We’ll discuss it later.”

The head of the Wang family, ranked third among Hong Kong’s top ten richest businessmen, was not pleased. “Old Zhang, we’ve known each other for years. Is there anything that Old Master Zhao can hear but we can’t?”

Zhang Mingrui sighed: “It’s truly a bit inconvenient to say.”

Old Master Zhao spoke up for Zhang Mingrui. “I’ll take a guess. To get Doctor Guan’s attention, money won’t work. Everyone here, if you want to make a connection, consider your own assets. If you can’t afford it, you should leave.”

The guests in the Zhang family’s hall exchanged glances. In the end, only thirteen people remained, those whose power matched or surpassed that of Zhang Mingrui.

Zhang Shuo escorted the other guests out and closed the door, bringing a quiet stillness to the room.

Zhang Mingrui’s gaze swept across the group. “Everyone, Old Master Zhao is right. If you want treatment, money won’t do. I happen to have some experience, so I can share a few things with all of you.”

The thirteen people who remained, after hearing Zhang Mingrui’s words, all agreed to the conditions. The assets they were asked to provide seemed like nothing compared to their own health.

Moreover, even if it didn’t work out, they could consider it as support for development.

Soon, the news from Zhang Mingrui’s side reached the other shore. When Fang Lin received the news, he immediately contacted Beijing and Qingxi Village.

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The next morning, when Guan Yue descended the mountain, Li Dingbang was already waiting for her at the gate, holding a list in his hand.

Guan Yue glanced at it. “I can treat all of these.”

However, many of the diseases listed on the paper were not serious ailments. Was it worth paying such a hefty price just to have her adjust their health?

Li Dingbang didn’t yet know what conditions Beijing would offer, but it certainly wouldn’t be a small amount.

Faced with Guan Yue’s doubts, Li Dingbang, being thick-skinned, wasn’t embarrassed. He lamented: “How can you look at yourself like that? Don’t you know you’re a hot commodity now? Everyone wants a piece of you.”

Guan Yue had the ability to help people adjust their health, but previously, no one knew about it. However, after that big incident, the major military regions had united.

As a result, Guan Yue’s reputation had grown. The patients she had treated before were brought up, and her skill in using acupuncture to adjust health became widely known.

Now, people were already trying to schedule appointments with Li Dingbang to have Guan Yue treat them with acupuncture.

Guan Yue had so much work on her plate that Li Dingbang had to turn many people away.

Although he had sent others away, Li Dingbang still shared with Zhang Mingrui that Guan Yue could adjust health.

The wealthy big shots could easily pay for treatment or simply have their health adjusted, even if they weren’t sick.

Look, of the first batch of thirteen people, five didn’t have major illnesses; they just needed their bodies adjusted.

Guan Yue scoffed: “Fine, when they arrive, I’ll see who they are. Who’s so foolish to have so much money?”

Li Dingbang stomped his foot. “What kind of talk is that? Those are the God of Wealth. You should show respect.”

Guan Yue sneered. “I’m their savior. They should respect me.”

Li Dingbang grumbled: “Fine, you’re all big shots. I’m just a small logistics minister. I can’t mess with you all!”