This fool has a problem in his head.
Ding Bowen didn't really want to cure him right away.
The first day he studied medicine, his master told him to always leave a little room for healing.
This room was for the patient's dependence on you.
So Ding Bowen held back a little with Zhou Budao.
As long as Zhou Budao's illness wasn't cured, he would need himself.
However, upon hearing Ding Bowen's words, Zhou Li suddenly became unhappy, "I don't want him, I already have a boss."
"Hmm?"
Ding Bowen felt a bit awkward and quickly went along with it, "Hehe, children say whatever they want. Young Master Zhou Li is exceptionally handsome and brilliant. I believe in just a few years, he will definitely be able to take over the Chief's position!"
A group of people chimed in, constantly praising Zhou Li.
"I've long heard that Young Master Zhou Li is a man of distinguished appearance. Seeing him today, he truly lives up to his reputation!"
"Yes, Chief Zhou has Divine Doctor Ding and Young Master Zhou as his capable assistants. He will be even more powerful in the future!"
Among the crowd, Bai Zhanchen, the head of the Bai family, also cupped his fists and smiled, "Congratulations to Chief Zhou on his good health. Your son has extraordinary talent and will surely inherit your great enterprise in the future!"
Bai Zhanchen fawned over him, but Ding Bowen was displeased.
He had already heard that the Bai family had chosen Su Yang.
Since they were on opposing sides, Ding Bowen naturally wanted to seize the opportunity to suppress them.
"Bai Zhanchen, how dare you congratulate the Chief?"
"Divine Doctor Ding, what do you mean by that?"
"Hmph, you old fool, are you pretending to be stupid? Didn't your Bai family's daughter look down on our Li and want to break off the engagement?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Budao's expression also darkened as he looked over.
He knew that Zhou Li's condition would likely not improve for ten years or more.
It would be better to get married and have a smarter grandson sooner.
Originally, Bai Zhanchen had agreed to marry Bai XinHui to Zhou Li, but then he suddenly went back on his word.
This matter was widely known, and because of it, Zhou Budao had not been mocked in the capital.
Seeing Zhou Budao's displeased expression, Ding Bowen pressed his advantage.
"Bai Zhanchen, I advise you to obediently agree to this marriage. It is Bai XinHui's good fortune to marry Young Master Zhou Li. Don't you Bai family be ungrateful!"
Bai Zhanchen secretly lamented. This Ding Bowen was acting like a tiger borrowing its might, speaking without any regard for face, and bringing this up in front of everyone.
The key was, he didn't dare to retort.
Ding Bowen whispered into Zhou Budao's ear, "Chief, the reason Bai Zhanchen suddenly changed his mind is all because of someone named Su Yang!"
"Su Yang?"
Zhou Budao had come to Songhai three days in advance, partly out of caution and partly to investigate some important figures in Songhai.
Su Yang was among them because of his close relationship with Master Shi Wuzun and his disciple!
"Yes, it's him. He must have forced the Bai family to break off the engagement, and now Young Master Zhou Li is being ridiculed."
Ding Bowen said with a dark expression.
Why did he return to Songhai? Wasn't it because he saw Yang ManGe and Su Yang creating a fake couple on the trending searches?
That scumbag Su Yang actually dared to touch his woman!
"Bai Zhanchen, give me an explanation!"
Zhou Budao said coldly.
Bai Zhanchen swallowed, not daring to respond.
At this moment, Su Yang walked over slowly.
Ding Bowen's eyes lit up, and he pointed at Su Yang, "Chief, this kid is Su Yang!"
Ding Bowen waved his hand, and several bodyguards surrounded Su Yang.
Ding Bowen smugly thought that Su Yang would surely be killed by Zhou Budao in a fit of rage today.
And Yang ManGe would then be his.
But the first person to react wasn't Su Yang, but Zhou Li.
"Boss, hurry and run, they're going to beat you!"
Zhou Li quickly ran over, squatted on the ground, and grabbed Su Yang's leg, pulling him away.
"This… what's going on?"
The sudden turn of events stunned everyone. How could Zhou Li be so close to Su Yang, calling him boss?
Ding Bowen remembered what Zhou Li had said earlier and became even more jealous of Su Yang, for stealing the subordinate that should have belonged to him.
"Listen to Brother Ding, and move aside. Don't be fooled by Su Yang!"
Ding Bowen reached out, trying to pull Zhou Li up.
Zhou Li slapped his hand away, "I already said, you are not my big brother. I only have one boss, and none of you are allowed to bully him!"
Zhou Budao shouted, "Li'er, stop fooling around, get up quickly!"
"I won't, I won't…"
This time, Zhou Li hugged Su Yang's leg even tighter.
Zhou Budao couldn't force him, after all, he only had this one son.
If he pushed him too hard, and Zhou Li did something rash, who would inherit his legacy?
"Li'er, why do you call him boss?"
"Because Boss didn't dislike me for being stupid and even gave me candied hawthorns. He's a very good person, unlike the servants at Uncle Ding's house!"
Zhou Li pointed at Ding Bowen. He had been staying at the Ding family's house these past few days and had been bossed around by the servants, and they didn't even give him food.
Ding Bowen's face turned green.
Zhou Budao looked at Ding Bowen deeply. He knew that Zhou Li's mind was not fully developed, and he was aware that he was often mocked for it.
This was a fact, and he couldn't deny it even if he wanted to.
Zhou Li looked up and asked, "Boss, don't worry, with me here, no one will dare to bully you!"
Su Yang stroked his head, "Ding Bowen was fierce to me just now, wanting people to beat me, and he even said you were an idiot!"
Ding Bowen's eyes widened in shock. He hadn't had time to explain.
Zhou Li let out an angry roar, lunged forward, and bit down on his finger.
"Ahhh… Don't bite, don't bite…"
Ding Bowen jumped up in pain. Pain in the fingers was no joke.
Everyone was stunned again. What was going on now?
The person Zhou Budao favored was being bitten by his own son, Zhou Li?
Zhou Budao's face felt hot, and he was extremely embarrassed.
Zhou Li's bite left Ding Bowen's finger bleeding profusely. He gritted his teeth, reaching out several times but not daring to strike.
Hitting Zhou Li in front of Zhou Budao would undoubtedly be seeking his own death!
A trace of blood flowed from Ding Bowen's teeth as he painstakingly pleaded, "Young Master Zhou Li, even if you don't want me as your big brother, don't bite me…"
"Please let go of me, okay?"
"Li'er, quickly let go of Divine Doctor Ding, or Dad won't have anyone to treat his illness."
Zhou Budao also tried to persuade him, as he still needed Ding Bowen to stabilize his condition.
"Anyone who wants to bully my boss is not allowed!"
"Alright, alright, we won't bully him!"
Zhou Budao and Ding Bowen said in unison, but Zhou Li still refused to let go, turning to look at Su Yang.
Zhou Budao was very annoyed. He had lost face completely tonight.
"Su Yang, what kind of sorcery did you use to bewitch my son? Hurry up and tell him to stop!"
Su Yang sneered. He disliked being ordered around.
"This is Little Li's own will. I didn't tell him to bite anyone!"
"You…"
Zhou Budao was furious, while Ding Bowen beside him cried out in pain, his face pale.
Bright red blood dripped continuously onto the ground.
Zhou Budao took a deep breath. He had no choice but to yield.
"Su Yang, what do you want in exchange for letting Divine Doctor Ding go?"
Su Yang looked towards the Bai family and knew that before he arrived, Ding Bowen had used his influence to bully the Bai family.
The Bai family had now joined Su Yang's side, so he naturally had to protect his own people.
"Well…"