There was a renowned physician in the capital, not an imperial physician, but one whose standing was equivalent. Known as the Ghost Doctor, he had countless disciples, and Peng Tianyu was his most favored. This time, he had arrived in Qingyun City.
“Doctor Peng, it’s an honor!” Old Feng said respectfully.
“Qingyun City, a mere small city, has produced a young imperial physician? I’d like to see what this young imperial physician is capable of!” Peng Tianyu sneered.
Only one person was appointed as an imperial physician each year. This meant that after Li Se became one, there were no other spots. The Ghost Doctor had applied for the imperial physician position for years, and this year was his most promising. He had treated an extremely difficult illness, and believed he could secure the position. Unexpectedly, a young divine doctor from Qingyun City had appeared midway and snatched the imperial physician spot. Anyone in such a situation would find it intolerable.
Therefore, the Ghost Doctor’s eldest disciple had come to Qingyun City!
“Doctor Peng, would you care to join my banquet tonight?” Even Feng Xiuming had to be quite polite to Peng Tianyu.
Although the Ghost Doctor was not an imperial physician, his connections in the capital were extensive. Especially for second-tier families like theirs, they couldn’t afford an imperial physician, but they often invited the Ghost Doctor to treat them.
“Whatever you wish.” Peng Tianyu wasn’t very interested in such banquets, but attending had its benefits. He smiled, “It would be best if you could arrange for a major celebrity for me.”
“Rest assured, it’s absolutely no problem,” Feng Xiuming chuckled, knowing Peng Tianyu’s preferences.
Li Se continued his consultations at the clinic until around five o’clock before driving his Porsche to the school entrance.
When Xia Shuyu emerged, Li Se was momentarily stunned. He had met her earlier that day, but only a few hours had passed, and she had changed her attire. She was now dressed more formally in a ladies’ suit, with bright colors and a sexy cut, exuding an alluring charm.
Xia Shuyu had always presented herself as youthful and beautiful, with an air of purity. However, dressed more maturely, she possessed a breathtaking beauty.
“Are you going somewhere, dressed so beautifully?” Li Se couldn’t help but ask.
“You’ll know when we get there.” Xia Shuyu was pleased with Li Se’s stunned gaze. *I won’t lose to my aunt at all,* she thought.
Throughout the journey, Li Se’s gaze remained fixed on Xia Shuyu. After observing her for a while, he smiled and said, “Shuyu, the way you’re dressed now makes you appear rather mature. It makes one want to take a bite.”
“Hmph, I was born beautiful. I can be pure, a mature woman, or charming…” Xia Shuyu said proudly.
Li Se agreed. Xia Shuyu indeed had the ability to achieve this. Just a little makeup and formal attire had transformed her into a mature and alluring woman. However, compared to Xia Bingyun, she still appeared a bit too young.
Chatting with Xia Shuyu all the way, Li Se finally learned where they were going: a banquet. This made him pause. The Feng family’s assistant had asked him to attend a banquet today. Could it be the same one?
Upon arriving at the venue, Li Se saw Ma Taotao, finally confirming it was indeed the same banquet.
Ma Taotao also noticed Li Se and was momentarily surprised before sneering dismissively, “He still came, didn’t he?”
In his opinion, Li Se only came because he feared the Feng family’s influence. The memory of his subordinates being beaten earlier that day ignited his anger. He resolved to speak with his young master about it later.
“Is that Ji Linghan?” Xia Shuyu noticed someone and became excited. “The TV series she recently acted in is so good! Yan Yan and I are both watching it.”
Li Se looked over and also saw Ji Linghan. He shook his head slightly, surprised to encounter her here. He had a very poor impression of this major celebrity. He didn’t know about her fame, but her temper was certainly quite volatile.
“It’s you!”
Ji Linghan had also noticed Li Se and walked over quickly, holding a wine glass. A proud expression was on her face. “How did you get here?”
Ji Linghan’s condescending attitude surprised Li Se. Not long ago, she had knelt and apologized to him because of Hong Chen. How could she be so defiant now?
“What are you looking at?” Ji Linghan’s mind flashed back to the day she knelt before Li Se, and she became irate. “Hong Chen isn’t here to back you up now. Even if he were, he wouldn’t dare do anything to me today. I’ll give you a chance: kneel down and apologize to me, otherwise, you won’t be leaving here today!”
Her voice was loud, immediately drawing the attention of those around them. In this circle, most attendees were the second generation of wealthy families. They all looked over with surprise.
“Isn’t that Ji Linghan?”
“Who is this kid? How did he offend Ji Linghan?”
“I heard Ji Linghan was personally requested by Young Master Feng. This kid is finished.”
“…”
They all began to whisper amongst themselves.
“Ji Linghan, what do you mean?” Xia Shuyu had initially admired Ji Linghan. But now, to demand her man kneel and apologize, how could she tolerate it?
*Slap!*
Ji Linghan had a terrible temper and directly slapped her: “Who do you think you are, to speak out of turn here?”
Xia Shuyu truly did not expect Ji Linghan to hit her. She immediately felt wronged to the extreme.
Li Se frowned, his anger surging instantly. He raised his hand and slapped her back: “Who gave you permission to hit my woman?” httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
*Slap!* The equally sharp sound of a slap echoed throughout the venue.
While Xia Shuyu was slapped, people didn’t find it particularly strange, as Ji Linghan was personally invited by Young Master Feng today. But Li Se striking Ji Linghan in return shocked everyone.
After all, Ji Linghan had the host of the banquet as her backer today. Even though many saw her as merely an actress, no one present dared to hit Ji Linghan.
“Is he crazy? He dares to hit Ji Linghan?”
“I heard Young Master Feng is Ji Linghan’s backer.”
“This kid is dead for sure.”
“If Young Master Feng comes out later, he will definitely seek justice for Ji Linghan.”
“This is a capital family!”
“…”
Everyone was convinced that Li Se was doomed.
The slapped Ji Linghan was also somewhat stunned. She covered her reddened cheek, her eyes filled with venom. “You dare hit me?”
“What, you want to kneel down and apologize again?” Li Se sneered.
“Do you know who invited me here today?” Ji Linghan said through gritted teeth.
“Who?”
“I did!”
A voice rang out.
Everyone looked towards the source of the voice. Upon seeing the approaching figure, their faces were filled with schadenfreude.
The person they were waiting for had arrived.
It was none other than Feng Xiuming!