Chapter 937: An Embarrassing Request
What is happiness?
Actually, it’s quite simple.
Happiness is having a light when it’s dark, and an umbrella when it rains. Happiness is having someone hand you a pillow when you’re tired, or someone giving you a reason when you want to trick someone without one.
Although Lin Tian had already guessed that Hua Dongxu had something he needed help with, he hadn’t expected to be right.
Lin Tian really wanted to laugh right now, but he couldn’t, because one laugh could reveal his thoughts, and Hua Dongxu wasn’t easy to fool.
When Hua Dongxu mentioned there was an inconvenient favor to ask, Lin Tian had already furrowed his brows, looking very troubled.
Hua Dongxu said, "It’s like this, we have an aristocrat in Xiaocheng whose health is not good, so we’d like to ask you for help."
Lin Tian nodded, indicating he understood.
He crossed his legs and asked, "In bad health? So you’re telling me he’s sick. Can’t you guys treat him yourselves? Don’t you have a medical deity over there? Why go to such lengths?"
Han Ze’s face turned somewhat unsightly, with a hint of wanting to lash out.
This guy knows Xiaocheng isn’t capable, yet still asks, which made the already embarrassed Han Ze feel a bit angry.
Hua Dongxu glanced faintly at Han Ze beside him, which made him settle down a bit.
Lin Tian squinted his eyes, as if he hadn’t seen this exchange.
"The noble’s injuries are too numerous. My teacher, Mr. Xv Qibin, has already treated him for a while. He’s out of life-threatening danger now, but recovery is indeed difficult. My teacher couldn’t manage, so he came to the Celestial Dragon Continent," Hua Dongxu said lightly.
Lin Tian couldn’t help but laugh. He picked up his cigarette box, pulled out two, and offered them over, but the two waved their hands, indicating they don’t smoke.
Lin Tian, not bothering, put one cigarette in his mouth, lit it, and took a puff, saying smilingly, "Your national medical deity can’t treat the patient, yet you think a freshman with a bit of a reputation like me can? Isn’t that a bit of a joke?"
"Celestial Dragon Continent is vast and fertile, filled with talents and wonders. Perhaps there’s a way?" Hua Dongxu chuckled, "Mr. Lin doesn’t need to be so modest. Your speech at the summit was brilliant, benefiting me greatly. Even my teacher said you’re a prodigy in the medical world."
The compliment made Lin Tian feel pleased, but he still shook his head with a smile, saying, "Don’t say that, you’re making me embarrassed."
Hua Dongxu said, "Ha, being humble is good, but too humble isn’t. You cured those rare diseases at Kanyue City Central Hospital, drawing attention. If you weren’t capable, wouldn’t we be looking for someone else?"
Lin Tian thought for a moment, like that made sense.
But this guy is too slick with words; Lin Tian originally wanted to make things difficult for him, but now he wasn’t as inclined.
He took another puff of his cigarette, then directly pinched out the remaining half-inch butt with his fingers, tossing it into the trash bin, saying, "Surely it’s not just me?"
"Yes, there’s also your teacher, Mr. Zhao Xuefeng, Mr. Ji, and teacher Liu Mang, along with several other masters of ancient medicine."
Lin Tian furrowed his brows, "Don’t you know we don’t get along with Liu Chan?"
"We know, and we’ve considered it," Hua Dongxu paused and said, "But for the greater good, we decided to let teacher Liu Mang participate. Even if his character is lacking, his medical skills are widely recognized. We’re all experts in ancient medicine, maybe having a practitioner of Western medicine could yield unexpected results."
Lin Tian sneered, "Unexpected results aren’t what I’m hoping for; not having accidents with him around would be best."
Lin Tian looked at Hua Dongxu, annoyed, and asked, "I really don’t understand why your school would accept such a miscreant."
Hua Dongxu smiled faintly, "When Liu Mang was a dean at your school, his character was lacking but nobody could control him. Once he came to our school, he’s just a stray dog; we’re kind to even take him in. If he dares to pull those stunts again, being kicked out again would mean he’s got no place in the medical community."
Lin Tian laughed, "And there’s another reason, because he knows Kanyue City Medical University well enough to still be valuable to you, right?"
The two schools have always been in a competitive phase, so Liu Mang going to South Korea probably knows they need him.
Selling out, degrading morals.
Regarding Lin Tian’s point, Hua Dongxu just chuckled without responding.
"Let’s not talk about that miscreant." Lin Tian took a sip of white tea and continued asking, "So talk about your noble’s health status."
Hua Dongxu thought for a moment and finally spat two words, "Very poor!"
Lin Tian held his teacup waiting for more, and after three seconds of seeing Hua Dongxu had no intention to continue, Lin Tian put down his cup in frustration and asked, "Is that all?"
"That’s all."
Lin Tian rolled his eyes at him, "That’s the same as saying nothing?"
"It’s not that I don’t want to elaborate, but the noble’s injuries are too many. The details I can provide aren’t detailed enough, I suggest you diagnose first for a clearer picture."
Lin Tian sighed, organizing his words, "It seems... your noble’s illness isn’t ordinary."
"Indeed unusual; it’s not entirely because of injuries, but some content is confidential now, so I can’t tell you."
Lin Tian nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "I’m skilled, but I don’t like treating others, it’s too draining. I can help, but what benefit can I get? There’s no free lunch in this world."
"We will give you millions in Celestial Dragon currency, and you’ll be a distinguished guest in Xiaocheng. Our citizens would likely be grateful for your deeds."
Lin Tian couldn’t help but laugh, pointing at the ceiling and the vast living room saying, "Do you think I lack millions in Celestial Dragon currency? I’m not short of money, so this has no allure for me. Also, being a distinguished guest in Xiaocheng holds no interest for me. Is there anything else you can promise? If there is, I might consider it."
Han Ze sitting on the side couldn’t watch anymore, he said blandly, "Mr. Lin Tian, aren’t your demands a bit excessive?"
"Excessive?" Lin Tian spread his hands, saying, "You could choose not to seek me, I’m not begging to go."
Han Ze wanted to say something, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Hua Dongxu preemptively said, "I see, you want to make your own demands?"
Lin Tian laughed heartily, praising, "Smart."
"Then please, Mr. Lin Tian, state your conditions."
"Alright."
Seeing Lin Tian’s warm smile, Hua Dongxu felt his heart skip a beat, wondering what difficult conditions this guy might propose.