Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 419: Chapter 419: Ointment Plan_1

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It was precisely because the outcome was already determined that, no matter how dissatisfied Gao Ziling was, he could not impact the situation.

Gao Ziling’s words, lacking any attempt at concealment, made it clear that he was protesting against Li Fuqiang’s unilateral decision.

Li Fuqiang’s icy gaze was like the flash of knives and swords, fixating on Gao Ziling, an immense authority of a King weighing down on him, making him feel suffocated.

Gao Ziling even involuntarily conceived the thought: With just his aura, Li Fuqiang could make him submit willingly, without daring to harbor the slightest idea of defiance.

The might of the King.

As terrifying as this!

Gao Ziling had originally thought that, although the King was formidable, he would not be able to strip away his fighting will without lifting a finger, especially since he was also a true mid-stage Grandmaster.

But now, he had profoundly recognized the gap between them. Under the lock of the other’s qi, Gao Ziling found even moving slightly to be extremely difficult, let alone resisting.

Qian Zongsheng’s gaze, though not as powerful, carried scrutiny, iciness, and ferocity, resembling a tiger facing a wolf.

At that moment, Gao Ziling felt an overwhelming pressure, his body shaking uncontrollably as his pallor turned white devoid of blood.

Gathering immense courage, he bit his tongue to arouse his spirit, and with a trembling voice, he looked up to meet Li Fuqiang’s gaze, saying, “Chief Steward Li… You are after all… the Martial King… If you insist on bullying the younger generation… I can only admit defeat…”

“Good… Well said, admit defeat!”

Li Fuqiang suddenly broke out in smiles, and his earth-shattering, ceaseless momentum instantly receded.

Gao Ziling felt as though he had been submerged in water, gasping for breath, sweat rolling down his face like large beads, looking incredibly haggard, his breath weak, not like that of a normal person, but more like a severe patient who had been bedridden for a long time.

“You’ve grown a good brain… Too bad, you always like doing stupid things.” Li Fuqiang shook his head, pulled open the car door, put on his sunglasses and said, then immediately pulled up the window, not bothering to interact any further.

Qian Zongsheng sighed, retracted his cold gaze, swiftly took his place at the driver’s seat, started the engine without inviting Gao Ziling to get in, and drove off with a roar.

Xiao Bai and the other two watched from a distance, looking at each other with a bit of embarrassment.

Although they didn’t understand what had transpired among the three, as subordinates of Qian Zongsheng, they naturally wouldn’t meddle in his affairs, all of their actions dependent on the boss’s mood, so they too quickly got into their cars and left.

Gao Ziling was left catching his breath, and when his breathing steadied, he picked up his phone and dialed Ye Duanchang’s number…

At the same time.

Xu Fan was buying snacks in the supermarket of Xinghai Media Building when he happened to see the scene below through the window. He shook his head and didn’t dwell on it.

Whatever had happened between them was none of his business. And since Gao Ziling always seemed to be at odds with him, he was even less inclined to find out more.

Having bought the snacks, he headed towards the elevator while dialing Lin Yaoshi’s number on his phone.

These past few days had been exceptionally busy, with quite a few troubles, and it was only now that things were beginning to settle down. He thought it was time to get on with the plan he had in mind.

“Hello, is this young Xu Fan?”

The call was answered promptly, with Lin Yaoshi’s hearty laughter coming through.

“Elder Lin.”

Xu Fan respectfully addressed him, as Lin Yaoshi had helped him a lot, and he himself was indeed a physician with a benevolent heart.

Although a physician is expected to be benevolent, it is easier said than done. Most treat their vocation merely as a job, but Lin Yaoshi could be proud of his devotion. So, for someone of such skill and benevolence, Xu Fan couldn’t help but show respect.

“Xu Fan, what brings you to call me?”

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Elder Lin said with a hint of jest in his voice.

He had also heard about Xu Fan’s “heroic deed” today and was wholeheartedly supportive of Xu Fan, even taking the initiative to find someone to help him out.

Although he was just a doctor, his network should not be underestimated. As a veteran figure in the traditional Chinese medicine community of Zhonghai City, and even the whole Longhu Province, local business and political bigwigs invariably needed medical consultations, whether for common ailments like colds and flu, or for complicated and miscellaneous diseases, or even for medicinal dietary nourishment. Elder Lin could always provide very effective prescriptions…

Therefore, Elder Lin had built a wide network and accumulated countless favors, so his connections were even broader than those of Lu Chennong.

“Hehe… of course, I’m asking Elder Lin to help me find some herbs,” Xu Fan said shamelessly, and then suddenly remembered that he always asked Elder Lin for help, which made his face feel a bit hot.

“No problem, just tell me what you need, and I’ll do my best to get it.”

Elder Lin agreed very readily.

Of course, considering that the herbs were needed by Xu Fan, he didn’t dare to make a promise without reservation.

He was truly intimidated by Xu Fan, who had previously asked for herbs that were a hundred years old.

Such rare materials were hard to come by, and even he found it difficult to gather. So, this time he was more cautious, knowing that Xu Fan was an elixir master.

“Elder Lin is generous, I thank you in advance,” said Xu Fan.

Xu Fan thought for a moment and then said, “This time I just need some common herbs, like angelica, panax notoginseng, Ai Ye, Bai Fuzi, Tu Beimu… Yeah, that’s it.”

In total, more than ten kinds.

Elder Lin silently took note. These herbs were indeed quite common and not very expensive. Even if the pharmacy didn’t have a few in stock for the moment, all it would take was a phone call for the manufacturers to deliver them.

“Tell me the quantity, so I can arrange for the supply,” Elder Lin said.

“I don’t need much of the first five kinds, just a hundred grams each will do. As for the rest of the herbs, I’ll need them in bulk. Elder Lin, I’ll take as much as you can provide, and it’s best not to let me run out… Well, I’ll leave this matter in Elder Lin’s hands,” Xu Fan said.

“Okay, I can handle it.”

Elder Lin thought for about ten seconds and felt there was no problem, so he agreed, “By the way, may I ask if you plan to refine elixirs?”

“Not an elixir, just a medicinal ointment,” Xu Fan replied with a smile. “Elder Lin might as well keep an eye on the news in the next few days, then you’ll guess what I’m up to. For now, I’ll just leave Elder Lin in suspense, heh, consider it a surprise.”

“It sounds so mysterious… okay then, I’ll be waiting,” Elder Lin said with a helpless smile.

The two chatted about some everyday matters and then said goodbye to each other.

Xu Fan put away his phone just as the elevator reached the top floor. He walked out of the elevator and headed straight to Xu Yixue’s office.

Ben Ben, the dog, twitched his nose and smelled a familiar scent. He quickly turned his head towards the door and wagged his tail in a pleasing manner.

Seeing this, Tongtong also looked towards the door, her eyes full of expectant little stars.

“Daddy, daddy!”

As soon as Xu Fan appeared, Tongtong began to shout loudly, her voice crisp and seemingly sweet.

Then, she carefully climbed down from the sofa, using Ben Ben’s soft back as a step, and successfully landed.

Once on the floor, Tongtong spread her little chubby arms and trotted with her short legs, happily throwing herself at Xu Fan.

Ben Ben followed beside her, protecting Tongtong from tripping.