The room was small, a two-bedroom with no living room, just a toilet and a bedroom. The only light came from a single bulb overhead.
Lin Xiao Tian stood in the bedroom. The door was right there, and a few steps in was the bed. There wasn't even a desk.
A small boy sat on the bed, staring intently at Lin Xiao Tian.
"This... the room is a bit small, Doctor Lin. Let me find you a stool. Wait a moment," the uncle said awkwardly.
"No need to trouble yourself. I'll just stand," Lin Xiao Tian replied, looking at the uncle. "I won't beat around the bush. Uncle, I've come to ask for your help."
"I know your situation, and I know you urgently need a stable job. If you're willing, you can come and work for me."
"You're going to arrange a job for me at the hospital?" the uncle asked, astonished.
Lin Xiao Tian shook his head. "Not for the hospital. For me."
"Work for you?"
"I need an assistant who is capable and smart. Most importantly, someone who isn't afraid of Cao Yun Tian or the Jiang family. Someone like that, only you would be the most suitable."
"Cao Yun Tian? The Jiang family?" the uncle said, surprised.
Seeing the uncle's confusion, Lin Xiao Tian explained his relationship with the two individuals.
"You want to go after Cao Yun Tian? Will Xu Xiao agree?"
"And the young master of the Jiang family, do you know the Lin family stands behind him? If there's even a slight mistake, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Listening to Lin Xiao Tian's account, the uncle asked earnestly.
"I know, but I can't just wait for them to come after me, can I? I will eventually have to deal with these two. Before that, I want to be able to protect myself," Lin Xiao Tian replied just as seriously.
Regarding Cao Yun Tian, he had already promised Bai Xue he wouldn't let him go.
Moreover, Cao Yun Tian was a highly unstable factor. Before, Cao Yun Tian had been more restrained due to Manager Xu's influence, but Lin Xiao Tian knew very well that with Cao Yun Tian's ruthlessness, if he ever lost his footing, Cao Yun Tian would surely seek revenge.
As for Jiang Li, the person who had made him appear foolish, their relationship was already one of mortal enmity.
"Aren't you afraid I'll tell Cao Yun Tian and the Jiang corporation what you've said?" the uncle suddenly asked.
"Since I've chosen to tell you, I've already prepared for the worst," Lin Xiao Tian replied.
Looking at Lin Xiao Tian's sincere expression, the uncle fell silent.
Lin Xiao Tian didn't rush. He continued, "Uncle, I won't force you. I'll give you one night to think about it."
"If you agree, I'll be waiting for you at Sihai Car Dealership tomorrow."
"If you don't, I won't insist. Just pretend I never said anything today."
After speaking, Lin Xiao Tian put down the fruit he had bought beforehand and left the room.
Inside the house, the little boy looked at the fruit on the stool with longing in his eyes. He didn't reach for it but looked at his father.
Only after the uncle nodded did the boy happily run over and pick it up.
"Dad, are you going to work for Uncle Xiao Tian from now on?" the little boy suddenly asked.
"Perhaps," the uncle sighed.
"I think Uncle Xiao Tian is nice. Not like those other people; they look really mean," the boy said.
"You little rascal, what do you know about who's good and who's bad?" The uncle couldn't help but pat his head.
"Don't underestimate me just because I'm small! I really think Uncle Xiao Tian is a good person. If you don't believe me, let's bet!" the boy insisted stubbornly.
"Little rascal, what makes you so sure?"
"This!" the boy said, picking up an orange. "Uncle Xiao Tian is the only one who brought fruit."
...
The next day.
Sihai Car Dealership.
Lin Xiao Tian reported to the clinic and then followed the address on Chen Di's business card to Sihai Car Dealership.
Chen Di was already waiting at the entrance of the dealership. Seeing Lin Xiao Tian arrive, he hurried to greet him.
As the manager, Chen Di rarely met clients in person, which caused the sales staff present to look at Lin Xiao Tian more than once.
"Wow! Handsome guy!" The female sales assistants' eyes went straight to him.
Even though Lin Xiao Tian was dressed ordinarily, his demeanor couldn't be hidden.
The male sales staff, on the other hand, were more concerned about how much money Lin Xiao Tian had in his pockets.
Lin Xiao Tian glanced around but didn't see the uncle. He knew the uncle had likely refused.
However, refusal was a reasonable outcome. Although he felt a bit regretful, Lin Xiao Tian hadn't intended to blame the uncle.
Under Chen Di's reception, Lin Xiao Tian was led to the second floor of the dealership.
"Doctor Lin, according to your requirements, you'll be traveling back and forth between Jiang City and Jinsha Village. For such long distances, I recommend this Cadillac CT6."
"You see, the car is long enough, which makes it more convenient for you to move around inside. Although the wheelbase is three meters, it has ample power. Driving it will make you feel no heaviness in the accelerator."
"The dealership's quoted price is five hundred thousand, but Doctor Lin, if you decide to buy it, I'll give it to you for four hundred thousand. I'll forgo my commission."
Chen Di led Lin Xiao Tian to a red car.
Lin Xiao Tian didn't know much about cars and could only follow Chen Di's lead.
"Or this Volvo. Its safety performance is quite good, and it's also suitable for long-distance travel," Chen Di said, pointing to a car next to it.
Afterward, Chen Di introduced several other cars to Lin Xiao Tian, including the Peugeot 508L and Volkswagen Magotan. However, Lin Xiao Tian only felt they were acceptable and didn't particularly like any of them.
Just then, Lin Xiao Tian suddenly spotted a red car.
"What about this one?" Lin Xiao Tian pointed.
"This one? Doctor Lin, you want to buy this?"
"What's wrong?" Seeing Chen Di look troubled, Lin Xiao Tian became curious.
"Doctor Lin, this car can indeed handle long distances, and its speed and performance are even better. However, I don't recommend you buy it," Chen Di said seriously.
Lin Xiao Tian was puzzled.
Since its cost-effectiveness was so good in all aspects, why did he not recommend it?
"Doctor Lin, this model is called a Porsche 911. Even at my lowest price, it will be 1.3 million," Chen Di stated frankly.
Lin Xiao Tian looked it up and down. Although the price was a bit high, the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.
"Chen Di, let's go with this one," Lin Xiao Tian said.
"Ah! Doctor Lin, would you like to reconsider?"
Chen Di was genuinely concerned about Lin Xiao Tian's wallet. If it were an ordinary customer, he would be eager to make the sale right now.
"No need to reconsider. It's this one!" Lin Xiao Tian said, taking out a check. "Do you accept checks here?"