Ling Zhenfei indeed thought of what Qiu Yun had said before, claiming that if he could cure Qiu Qing's illness, he would give him five hundred thousand yuan. It seed that Old Master Qiu had learned about this and had pressured Qiu Yun to give the money.
"Then I thank Old Master Qiu." Ling Zhenfei accepted without pretense since the money was rightfully his, and he was indeed in need of money at the mont. Since the other party was willing to pay, why should he play coy?
"Thank you, Divine Doctor Brother. Can Divine Doctor Brother still treat my father? His legs have started to feel so sensation now."
When Ling Zhenfei accepted the five hundred thousand yuan, it was tantamount to agreeing to continue the treatnt, as the amount was ant to cure Qiu Qing's legs. It seed this was also Old Master Qiu's idea.
"Of course I know about your father's illness, but I've been quite busy recently. Your father's condition is not urgent. In a mont, I will prescribe a formula for you. After you go back, use it to brew dicine, both for internal and external use."
"Understood, thank you, Divine Doctor Brother." Hearing that Ling Zhenfei would continue to treat her father, Qiu Qian couldn't contain her joy. Previously, her trust in Ling Zhenfei had been purely out of faith, but now things were different. After Ling Zhenfei's treatnt, Qiu Qing's condition had notably improved, and the hope for a full recovery seed realistic, naturally elevating her relief to a new level.
By the ti the two separated, it was already evening. Originally Qiu Qian had invited Ling Zhenfei to have dinner and watch a movie together, but he had tactfully declined, advising her to go ho and take care of her father using the prescribed dicine, because it concerned her father's health. Without much insistence, Qiu Qian parted ways with Ling Zhenfei and left.
Ling Zhenfei transferred the five hundred thousand yuan from the bank card to his own card. Observing the amount in his own account, he couldn't help feeling sentintal; he didn't have much money left. Although he had earned a significant amount before, most of it had been invested in Xishan Manor and the ornantal fish base, both of which were either pausing operations or incurring losses, hardly making any profit.
Though it looked like a temporary suspension, it was more accurate to say that it was his first entrepreneurial failure. There were many reasons for the failure, but lack of experience was a major issue. At the ti, blinded by overconfidence due to possessing Heaven-Dropping Essence Marrow, he had failed to anticipate so many issues.
It was now ti to reflect on the failures and start anew. According to Han Lian's three suggestions, his current task was to build relationships and seek investors or secure more funds—this was the so-called "broadening one's granary" policy.
Although there was a plan, implenting it was not easy. Social connections were built over ti, not readily available at will. Attracting more investnt was a good approach, but realizing it was equally challenging—who would be willing to invest in a simple farr like him?
Just as Ling Zhenfei was contemplating, he received a call from Liu Bingying, who ntioned that Xiao Ke missed him and invited him over for dinner at her house.
Ling Zhenfei generally did not decline invitations from beautiful won. Envisioning the graceful and charming appearance of Liu Bingying, Ling Zhenfei felt eager, especially as Liu Bingying was genuinely kind to him.
Taking the bus, Ling Zhenfei headed straight to the city center and arrived at Liu Bingying's ho. As soon as he entered, Xiao Ke rushed up to give him a hug. Although they hadn't t many tis, Xiao Ke seed very fond of Ling Zhenfei, which he found quite surprising—when had he beco so popular among young girls?
Liu Bingying also stood at the door, her eyes smiling as she looked at him. After so pleasantries, she handed him a pair of brand new n's slippers, apparently bought especially for him.
The dishes were already served on the table, perfectly tid as the food was still steaming, with a balanced mix of at and vegetables, all prepared by Liu Bingying herself, making it look very appetizing. During the al, Liu Bingying kept serving dishes to Ling Zhenfei, which made him a bit embarrassed.
"Brother, about what I ntioned last ti about you moving in, how have you considered it?" Liu Bingying brought up the old matter again at the dining table.
Ling Zhenfei was slightly startled, rembering that Liu Bingying had ntioned he could stay at her place if he had nowhere to live, but moving in permanently had never been discussed. Moreover, he had thought that Liu Bingying's remarks last ti were just out of politeness, so he hadn't considered it seriously. Now that Liu Bingying brought it up again, it seed she really intended it.
"Yes, yes, co Uncle, Xiao Ke really wants soone to accompany him." Xiao Ke was also vigorously shaking Ling Zhenfei's arm by his side, making Ling Zhenfei montarily at a loss.
"Such a big decision can't be made in a mont, if I had no place to stay I would definitely co. Besides, my main property is Xishan Manor, which is in the countryside so I don't often co to the city. I only stayed a few extra days this ti because I had to treat a friend's illness."
"Then that's settled, when you co to the city, you can stay at my house. It will be good, guaranteed good food and good drinks, definitely no worse than a hotel. What do you think?"
Liu Bingying was very enthusiastic, making it hard for Ling Zhenfei to refuse. He would only agree to visit often, but moving in was really not a good idea.
Ling Zhenfei said that, leaving Liu Bingying without much to say. They casually chatted when suddenly, a series of loud banging on the door was heard. Liu Bingying hurried to open the door, and she retreated two steps back in surprise as soon as the door swung open.
"Liu Guang, why are you here?"
Liu Bingying's voice trembled a bit, sounding sowhat scared. Ling Zhenfei quickly turned his gaze toward the door.
"How could I not co? Is it wrong for to co and see my own child and wife?"
A man's voice ca from the door, sounding very rough.
"Who is your wife? We divorced a long ti ago." Liu Bingying gradually cald down with a face full of anger.
Hearing Liu Bingying say this, Ling Zhenfei understood; this was Liu Bingying's ex-husband, and by his manner of speaking, he probably didn't co with good intentions.
"Why are you standing at the door, don't you want to let in?"
The man pushed Liu Bingying aside as he spoke; how could Liu Bingying possibly withstand a big man? After being pushed, a man flashed into the room.
Ling Zhenfei saw clearly who this man was—a man in his thirties with a bearded face, a big bald head, wearing a wrinkled shirt, his arm bearing a wolf head tattoo, looking like a thug.
Ling Zhenfei had often imagined what kind of man a tender and lovable woman like Liu Bingying had married before, but he could never have imagined it would be such a ruffian.
This man nad Liu Guang had obviously drunk so, his state slightly tipsy. He glanced around the room and suddenly spotted Ling Zhenfei. His eyes widened, as he pointed at Ling Zhenfei and yelled to Liu Bingying: "Who is this man?"
Looking at his outrageous deanor, those unaware would think he had caught his wife cheating in bed, seemingly forgetting that the two had been divorced for years and had no relation at all anymore.
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