"This tastes great, Granny Guihua, you're joking. I really love the food you cook!" Lu Fan quickly started eating.
Lin Ke'er pursed her lips, "Brother Lu Fan, eat slowly, don't choke!"
Lu Fan gave an embarrassed smile, feeling a warmth within him. For some reason, staying here made him feel like he was home, perhaps because he had stayed on the mountain for too long.
"By the way, I have to go out tonight," Lin Ke'er said. "It's my friend's birthday, and she specifically invited me."
"Don't stay out too late!" Granny Guihua chimed in. "It's not safe outside. Let Xiao Fan accompany you."
"That's what I was thinking too!" Lin Ke'er nodded, looking at Lu Fan. "Brother Lu Fan, do you have time?"
"To be a flower protector, of course I have time," Lu Fan smiled. "I'll go with you then."
"That's great!" Lin Ke'er was delighted.
The lights were dim, and the room was filled with laughter. Though the meal was simple, it felt exceptionally warm.
"Is anyone home!"
A pleasant voice called out. Granny Guihua went to the door. "Who are you?"
The woman before her was dressed luxuriously, with an elegant demeanor. Compared to Lin Ke'er, she possessed a different kind of charm.
"Grandma, I'm here to see Doctor Lu!" Bai Xue smiled. "I heard he lives here."
"You mean Lu Fan?" Granny Guihua asked, confused.
"Why are you here?" Lu Fan walked out. "What a rare visitor! How did you know I was here?"
"Doctor Lu," Bai Xue's face lit up. "I found this place through some means. You made me search for a long time!"
Lin Ke'er peeked through the door crack at the fair-skinned beauty, feeling a pang of jealousy. She didn't know why her heart was in turmoil.
"What do you need me for?" Lu Fan smiled. "Has the old man's condition worsened?"
"Not exactly. It's Grandpa's eightieth birthday, and he specifically sent an invitation," Bai Xue produced an invitation. "We hope Doctor Lu can attend!"
"The old gentleman is too kind," Lu Fan smiled. "I will be there!"
"Thank you, Doctor Lu!" Bai Xue nodded respectfully. "Grandpa will surely be very happy if Doctor Lu attends!"
With that, Bai Xue placed the items she was carrying on the table. "This is just a small gift, nothing much!" Su Dan Xiao Shuo Wang
"Young lady, we cannot accept gifts without reason. These items are quite valuable," Granny Guihua said repeatedly.
"These are for Doctor Lu, just some tonics, nothing significant!"
After greeting Lu Fan, Bai Xue got into a luxury car and quickly left the commoner's village.
Granny Guihua looked at the items on the table, somewhat surprised. "These are all very expensive tonics. Xiao Fan, what's your relationship with her?"
"Granny, please don't overthink it. I just helped her with a small favor, that's all," Lu Fan said earnestly.
"Cough cough..." Granny Guihua coughed a few times but didn't say anything more.
"Brother Lu Fan, that lady earlier was so beautiful!" Lin Ke'er said.
"Is that so?" Lu Fan shrugged. "I didn't think so. In a few days, you'll accompany me to the banquet, and I'll take you to see the world!"
"Really?" Lin Ke'er's eyes lit up. She had never experienced such a grand occasion.
As night fell, the two of them left home and headed towards the Holiday Club.
Upon arriving at the club, Lin Ke'er stopped. "Oh no, I forgot to bring a birthday gift! She's my best friend."
"There's a mall ahead, go buy one," Lu Fan smiled. "There should still be time."
"Let's hope so!"
Lin Ke'er nodded. She had made a puppet to give to Lin Jia, but she had left it at home. Today was her birthday, and a gift was essential.
At the mall, Lin Ke'er spotted a cup with some words engraved on it and took a liking to it, buying it immediately.
Lu Fan browsed nearby and then pulled Lin Ke'er into a clothing store. "Since we're out, pick something you like!"
"Brother Lu Fan, the clothes here are not cheap, and I already have many clothes," Lin Ke'er whispered. "Let's go!"
"What are you saying? You call me Brother Lu Fan, what's wrong with me buying you a dress!" Lu Fan said seriously.
Just then, a man walked over from nearby. "Yo, it's you!"
Lu Fan looked up and saw the man before him, recalling the scene of saving someone on the street that day. The man was Liu Hao, a chief physician at Qingzhou Affiliated Hospital.
"What a coincidence!" Lu Fan smiled. "That day..."
"That day was my mistake, otherwise I wouldn't have lost to you," Liu Hao said coldly.
"Brother Hao, who do you know?" The woman beside Liu Hao said. "Look at their clothes, they probably can't afford clothes here, yet they still come in. How embarrassing."
Lin Ke'er stood by, her face instantly blushing. She indeed had no money, and she knew very well that the clothes here were expensive.
Lu Fan frowned. "What are you saying? We can't afford the clothes here? My woman won't be looked down upon!"
With that, Lu Fan turned to the sales assistant. "Which is the most expensive dress in your store?"
"Sir, this is our most expensive item!" the sales assistant said respectfully. "Eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight!"
Everyone followed her gesture and saw a white dress that looked crystal clear and ethereal.
Lin Ke'er's eyes were instantly captivated. Girls love beauty, especially exquisite dresses.
"It's so beautiful!" The woman beside Liu Hao exclaimed, pinching Liu Hao simultaneously, clearly not wanting to lose face.
Liu Hao, however, dared not make a sound. Eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight for a dress. He wouldn't buy it even if he were killed.
Although he was a chief physician, he didn't have much money, so how could he be so extravagant?
"Pack it for me!" Lu Fan said generously.
"Sir, this dress is eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight. Our store does not offer discounts," the sales assistant said with a smile. "Would you like to reconsider?"
"No need to reconsider!" Lu Fan said directly. "Just pack it for me."
"Brother Lu Fan, don't be foolish. This is eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight!" Lin Ke'er stepped forward to stop him. "I can't possibly accept it!"
"Tch, stop pretending. Can he afford it?" The woman beside Liu Hao sneered. "You two are putting on a show, quite good at acting."
The sales assistant also felt awkward. Given Lu Fan and Lin Ke'er's attire, they might not be able to afford it. However, the customer is God, so regardless of Lu Fan's ability, he had to maintain a smile.
Liu Hao also sneered. "I thought you were quite the show-off that day, and today you're even more so. Spending so much for a dress, it's really unnecessary."
Lu Fan paid no mind and directly took out a card.
The sales assistant was startled. "Supreme Black Card!"
"That's right!" Lu Fan nodded. "Just swipe it."