Chapter 240 Uncle of the Clan Arrives Uninvited
“Boy, are you afraid my uncle will expose you?”
Seeing Chen Xuan’s strange expression, Zhao Tianhao rejoiced and quickly said, “I’m a magnanimous person, so how about this, as long as you honestly admit you’re incapable, I can save you some face.”
Chen Xuan smiled faintly, “I think experts and honored guests are all just empty names, not worth mentioning. True ability is proven through practice.”
Zhao Jing’s beautiful eyes widened.
The uncle of the Zhao family had superb medical skills and was very famous and highly regarded in Jiangnan Province. Every year when he returned home, he drove a luxury car with bodyguards, exuding great prestige.
For this fellow to say such things, wasn’t he too conceited!
Did this fellow think he was invincible just because he used some unconventional method to save Su Yunxi’s uncle?
“How dare you insult my uncle like this? Do you believe I can make you unable to survive in the medical world with just one phone call to him?!” Zhao Tianhao slammed the table and glared at Chen Xuan with angry eyes.
“Is the medical world run by your family?” Chen Xuan said dismissively, curling his lips.
“You… you really are something! You just wait.” Zhao Tianhao was furious, pulling out his phone.
“Yunxi, I’m sorry, Xiao Hao is just being unreasonable.”
Zhao Jing’s face sank slightly. How could Zhao Tianhao have forgotten everything they discussed in the car?
She and Su Yunxi were good best friends. While she could advise on some matters, Zhao Tianhao’s actions were embarrassing Su Yunxi and would strain her relationship with Su Yunxi. Furthermore, if they offended the Su family because of this, their trip to Jiangzhou would likely be fraught with difficulties.
“Put down the phone. My uncle is busy with his affairs, how could he have the time to bother with you.” Zhao Jing turned to Zhao Tianhao and reprimanded him coldly.
Zhao Tianhao remained unmoved, “Sister, don’t worry about it. Today, I must let this fellow know that there’s always someone better.”
“Did you forget what you promised me before we left? You said you’d listen to me in everything. Since you’re not listening to me now, I’ll report to Dad when we get back.”
Zhao Tianhao gritted his teeth in frustration, his glasses widening like copper bells. He took a deep breath, “Chen Xuan, consider yourself lucky this time, but you can’t escape the next! I will expose you sooner or later!”
“Yunxi, I sincerely apologize. I have failed to discipline him properly.” Zhao Jing said apologetically to Su Yunxi.
“It’s alright.”
Su Yunxi saw Chen Xuan’s calm demeanor and, although she didn’t know why, she believed Chen Xuan had a solid backing.
Just then, a middle-aged man in a suit knocked and walked in.
This middle-aged man in a suit was in his forties, his hair meticulously combed.
“Uncle?”
Zhao Jing turned to see the middle-aged man and was stunned, wondering if she was mistaken.
This middle-aged man in a suit was indeed their uncle, Zhao Bokang!
She turned to Zhao Tianhao and said through gritted teeth, “Xiao Hao, why did you call our uncle? Wait for family discipline when we get back.”
Zhao Tianhao also rubbed his eyes and, after confirming it was indeed their uncle, Zhao Bokang, frowned, “Sister, I really didn’t call. You can check my phone’s call records if you don’t believe me.”
Zhao Jing frowned.
Although her brother was mischievous, he wouldn’t dare lie to her.
If he hadn’t made the call, then why did Zhao Bokang come?
Seeing Zhao Bokang, Zhao Tianhao felt a surge of joy. Regardless of how Zhao Bokang arrived, now that Zhao Bokang was here, if he knew that Chen Xuan dared to belittle him, it would be interesting!
Zhao Bokang was also somewhat surprised to see the Zhao siblings, “Xiao Jing? Xiao Hao? You are here too?”
“Greetings, Uncle.”
Zhao Jing and Zhao Tianhao stood up to greet him.
Zhao Jing smiled charmingly, “We are here in Jiangzhou to handle some matters. Miss Su is my good best friend, so we are having a meal together.”
“So that’s how it is, very good, very good.”
Zhao Bokang was secretly pleased. He hadn’t expected someone from the Zhao family to know Elder Chen. This way, his visit wouldn’t seem so abrupt.
Zhao Tianhao eagerly said, “Uncle, since you’re here, please sit down and join us.”
As he spoke, he glanced at Chen Xuan with a sinister smile.
Zhao Bokang hesitated slightly.
He had been attending a banquet in the hotel just now and accidentally saw Chen Xuan. He had originally intended to greet Chen Xuan, and joining the banquet uninvited would be impolite. However, in order to get acquainted with Chen Xuan, he gritted his teeth and formed this idea.
Zhao Bokang did not dare to sit down casually. He turned to Chen Xuan and asked, “Mr. Chen, may I sit here?”
“Uncle, why are you asking him? Just sit down! He’s just a live-in son-in-law who got ahead through his medical skills.” Zhao Tianhao said with full confidence, pouting his lips.
Zhao Bokang’s face turned cold. He wished he could slap Zhao Tianhao, but with Chen Xuan present, he dared not act rashly.
He looked at Chen Xuan with a pleading gaze.
Chen Xuan nodded faintly, “Sit down, it’s just one more pair of chopsticks.”
Zhao Bokang’s heart leaped with joy, and he cautiously sat down on the side.
To be able to sit at the same table with Chen Xuan, even the elders of Medicine King’s Mansion probably didn’t have this opportunity.
Chen Xuan couldn’t help but frown upon seeing Zhao Bokang’s cautious demeanor.
However, it was understandable. Divine Physician Lu was an elder of Medicine King’s Mansion and treated him with utmost respect, let alone Zhao Bokang, who was just an honored guest.
Zhao Bokang’s careful and meticulous actions, as if afraid of making a mistake, surprised Zhao Jing.
What surprised him even more was that his uncle, who was always busy and would only stay for less than an hour when he returned to the Zhao family, now had the time to sit down and eat with them, the younger generation!
Moreover, how could Zhao Bokang, whom the elders of the family treated with such high regard, treat Chen Xuan so cautiously, as if afraid of offending him?
These unanswered questions made Zhao Jing’s brows furrow, and she felt a sense of unease.
Seeing this, Zhao Tianhao was overjoyed.
Chen Xuan, if my uncle finds out you insulted him, you’re definitely finished!
“Uncle, why are you here?” Zhao Jing couldn’t help but ask.
Zhao Bokang chuckled, “To be honest, I saw Elder Chen from our Medicine King’s Mansion downstairs just now, so I specifically came here to toast Elder Chen. I didn’t expect you all to know Elder Chen, it’s truly wonderful.”
Everyone’s eyes widened.
Elder Chen?
It seemed only Chen Xuan had the surname Chen, right?
Even Su Yunxi glanced at Chen Xuan.
“May I ask who this Elder Chen you mentioned is?” Zhao Jing’s unease grew stronger, and she couldn’t help but ask.
“That would naturally be Mr. Chen Xuan!” Zhao Bokang said respectfully, looking at Chen Xuan.
“Ah?”
The Zhao siblings were completely dumbfounded. Zhao Tianhao’s mouth hung open, his face filled with disbelief.
Chen Xuan was an elder of Medicine King’s Mansion, a position even higher than Zhao Bokang. How was this possible?
“Uncle, you must have made a mistake! This fellow is just a quack doctor. He has some medical skills, but how can he be an elder of Medicine King’s Mansion?” Zhao Tianhao pointed at Chen Xuan’s nose and shouted unwillingly.
“Shut up!” Zhao Bokang’s face immediately darkened upon hearing this.
Zhao Tianhao opened his mouth, then closed it again.
Zhao Bokang turned to glare at Zhao Tianhao and reprimanded him sternly, “Xiao Hao, Elder Chen has superb medical skills and extraordinary alchemy skills. If you dare to offend Elder Chen, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”