"This tastes good. Grandma Guihua, you're joking. I absolutely love your cooking!" 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, his heart warming even more. He didn't know why, but being 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!" Grandma Guihua advised. "It's not safe outside. Let Xiao Fan accompany you."
"I was thinking the same thing!" Lin Ke'er nodded and looked at Lu Fan, "Brother Lu Fan, do you have time?"
"To be a knight in shining armor for you, of course, I have time," Lu Fan smiled. "I'll go with you then."
"That's great!" Lin Ke'er was overjoyed.
The lights were dim, and the room was filled with laughter. Although the table was set with simple fare, it felt exceptionally warm.
"Is anyone home!"
A pleasant voice called out, and Grandma Guihua went to see who it was. "Who are you?"
The woman before her was dressed luxuriously and possessed an ethereal aura. Compared to Lin Ke'er, each had her own unique charm.
"Grandma, I'm here to see Doctor Lu!" Bai Xue smiled. "I heard he lives here."
"You mean Lu Fan?" Grandma Guihua asked, confused.
"Why are you here?" Lu Fan walked out. "What a rare guest! How did you know I was here?"
"Doctor Lu," Bai Xue's face lit up with joy. "I found this place through my connections. You made me search quite a bit!"
Lin Ke'er peeked through the crack in the door, watching the fair-skinned beauty. She felt a pang of jealousy, unsure why her heart was stirring so much.
"What is it you need from me?" Lu Fan asked with a smile. "Has the old gentleman's condition relapsed?"
"Not exactly. It's the old man's 80th birthday, and I've come specifically to deliver an invitation," Bai Xue presented an invitation. "I 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 delighted if Doctor Lu can attend!"
With that, Bai Xue placed the items she was carrying onto the table. "This is just a small token of my appreciation, nothing significant!" Su Dan Novel Network.
"Miss, we cannot accept gifts without any reason. These items are quite valuable," Grandma Guihua said repeatedly.
"These are for Doctor Lu, just some tonics, nothing much!"
After bidding farewell to Lu Fan, Bai Xue got into a luxurious car and quickly departed from the commoners' village.
Grandma Guihua looked at the items on the table with surprise. "These are all very expensive tonics. Xiao Fan, what's your relationship with her?"
"Grandma, please don't overthink it. I just helped her with a small favor, there's no relationship," Lu Fan said earnestly.
"Cough cough..." Grandma Guihua coughed a few times but didn't say anything more.
"Brother Lu Fan, that older sister just now was so beautiful!" Lin Ke'er said.
"Oh really?" Lu Fan shrugged. "I didn't think so. In a few days, you'll come with me to the banquet, and I'll take you to see the sights!"
"Really?" Lin Ke'er's eyes lit up with joy. She had never experienced such a grand occasion.
When night fell, the two of them left home and headed towards the Holiday Club.
As they arrived 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 just ahead, go buy one," Lu Fan said with a smile. "It should still be in 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.
Upon entering the mall, Lin Ke'er spotted a cup with some engraved words 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, so what's wrong with me buying you a dress!" Lu Fan said seriously.
Just then, a man walked over from nearby. "Well, fancy meeting you here!"
Lu Fan looked up and recognized the man from the street scene where he had saved someone that day. The man was Liu Hao, a chief physician at Qingzhou Affiliated Hospital.
"What a coincidence!" Lu Fan smiled. "That day..."
"That was my mistake at the time, otherwise, I wouldn't have lost to you," Liu Hao said coldly.
"Brother Hao, who do you know everyone?" A woman beside Liu Hao said. "Looking at their clothes, they probably can't afford anything here, yet they still come around. It's so embarrassing."
Lin Ke'er stood by, her face instantly flushing with embarrassment. She indeed didn't have much money, and she knew very well how expensive the clothes here were.
Lu Fan frowned. "What are you saying? Why can't we afford clothes here? My woman won't be outdone by anyone!"
After speaking, Lu Fan turned to the sales assistant. "Which is the most expensive dress in your store?"
"Sir, this one is our most expensive!" the sales assistant said respectfully. "Eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight!"
Everyone followed the gesture and saw a white dress that looked crystal clear and exuded an ethereal aura.
Lin Ke'er was instantly captivated. Girls love beauty, especially exquisite dresses.
"It's so beautiful!" the woman beside Liu Hao exclaimed, pinching Liu Hao at the same time, clearly not wanting to be embarrassed.
Liu Hao, however, dared not utter a word. Eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight for a dress – he wouldn't buy it even if they killed him.
Although he was a chief physician, he didn't have much money and certainly couldn't afford such extravagance.
"Pack it for me!" Lu Fan said generously.
"Sir, this dress is eighteen thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight, and 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 accept it!"
"Hmph, stop pretending. Can he afford it?" the woman beside Liu Hao sneered. "You two are putting on a show, quite the act."
The sales assistant also felt awkward. Judging by Lu Fan and Lin Ke'er's attire, they might not be able to afford it. However, the customer is God, so no matter if Lu Fan had the ability or not, 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. To buy a dress, you're going all out, but it's really not necessary."
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."