Chapter 134: If You Apologize to Me, I’ll Give You a Generous Gift

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: If You Apologize to Me, I’ll Give You a Generous Gift

"Oh?" Li Baoguo narrowed his eyes at Wang Chenning. "You say I was rude to you? Very well. That last comment was indeed thoughtless, and I spoke out of turn. But..."

He paused, a sharp glint appearing in his eyes as his voice took on an air of authority. "Shouldn’t you also apologize to our Li family?"

"It seems Elder Li still doesn’t trust my medical skills!" Wang Chenning said with a chuckle. "I don’t know if your grandson, Li Mingchao, told you what happened to him. If not, I won’t bring it up. If he did, then let me say it again: the poison I created has no antidote. Also, Elder Li, your health hasn’t been the best lately. You still haven’t fully recovered from that cold you caught a few days ago, and many of your old ailments are showing signs of flaring up. Since I’ve come to celebrate your birthday, let me offer you a special gift. A prescription—a formula that will see you through the coming winter and spring with ease! If you’re willing to accept this gift, just hand me a pen and paper!"

"Young man, while your medical skills may be impressive, aren’t you a bit too arrogant?" A sharp glint flashed in Li Baoguo’s eyes. "You haven’t taken my pulse or performed any other examination. You think you can diagnose me just by looking at me from a distance?"

"If I were to give you a detailed diagnosis, I would certainly find even more ailments!" Wang Chenning replied, his composure unshaken. "Just apologize for your earlier remark, Elder Li, and I will give you a thorough examination!"

These words from Wang Chenning instantly infuriated all the members of the Li family’s younger generation.

’Wang Chenning actually ignored the patriarch’s reprimand and was demanding an apology from him!’

’The sheer audacity!’

Li Weizhang, the father of Li Mingyue and Li Mingchao, stepped forward with a cold expression and snapped, "Watch what you say, young man. This is the Li family residence, not a place for you to run wild!"

Li Weizhang’s younger brother, Li Weihan, who was Li Mingyuan’s father, also said furiously, "Wang Chenning, don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you’ve latched onto the Zhao family!"

Li Mingyuan was even more furious. Standing by his father, he stomped his foot and cursed, "Wang Chenning, who the hell do you think you are? How dare you be so arrogant in our home! Believe it or not, I’ll have you beaten and thrown out!"

Li Mingyue also warned Wang Chenning with a grim face, "Wang Chenning, we are treating you as a guest, and today is my grandfather’s birthday. I suggest you show some respect!"

Li Baoguo waved his hand, signaling his sons and grandsons to be quiet. He stared at Wang Chenning for a moment, then burst out laughing. "It’s been a long time since I’ve met a junior with such personality. You’re quite like Qianxun! Not bad, not bad at all. No wonder Mingchao and Annian fell to you. Very well. I will apologize to you on their behalf, and I will also accept your generous gift. Please, examine this old man."

As he spoke, he rose and cupped his hands in a fist-and-palm salute to Wang Chenning.

This gesture from Li Baoguo caused the expressions of his sons and grandsons to darken. The looks they shot Wang Chenning were now filled with even more killing intent.

Sitting to one side, Bai Qianxun watched with gleaming eyes, his interest in Wang Chenning growing even greater.

Yang Xiaofei had been standing by Wang Chenning’s side the whole time, but she didn’t say a word.

’She knew that in a situation like this, it was all up to how Wang Chenning conducted himself.’

’No matter what she said, she couldn’t help him.’

’She’d long expected the Li family to target Wang Chenning, but she never imagined Li Baoguo himself would be so aggressive.’

’It seemed there was a lot more to the conflict between Wang Chenning and the Li family than she knew.’

’She was also surprised that, faced with Li Baoguo’s intentional mockery and accusations, Wang Chenning hadn’t shown the slightest fear or inclination to back down, instead demanding an apology directly.’

’Even more unexpectedly, Li Baoguo had actually said he was sorry.’

’Even though the old man said he was apologizing on behalf of the younger generation, getting Li Baoguo to back down in public was still an incredible feat for Wang Chenning.’

Her curiosity about this "fiancé" of hers grew.

’What on earth gave Wang Chenning such confidence? What made him so fearless in the face of power?’

’Yang Xiaofei knew that if Wang Chenning really had a direct conflict with the Li family, he couldn’t be saved, not even if Luo Yuqing herself intervened.’

’Luo Yuqing alone was no match for the Li family. In fact, the entire Luo family couldn’t stand against them. Only the Zhao family could.’

Wang Chenning didn’t press his advantage. He walked to Li Baoguo’s side, sat down, took his pulse, and then performed other examinations.

The Li family members no longer berated Wang Chenning, and the other guests also fell silent. The originally bustling hall suddenly became quiet, and all eyes were fixed on Wang Chenning and Li Baoguo.

After examining Li Baoguo, Wang Chenning announced his diagnosis publicly: "Elder Li, your blood pressure has been poorly controlled, your arteriosclerosis is quite severe, and you have multiple cerebral infarction foci in your brain. Furthermore, your lung infection hasn’t fully healed, your gastrointestinal function is poor, and because of an old injury from your youth, your physical coordination is not very good."

After stating this diagnosis publicly, Wang Chenning leaned closer to Li Baoguo’s ear and whispered, "Elder Li, you have at least two suspicious tumorous lesions in your lungs, and they are not the benign kind!"

Li Baoguo’s expression faltered slightly at Wang Chenning’s diagnosis.

’What Wang Chenning said matched the diagnosis he’d received from the hospital perfectly.’

’Except, Wang Chenning’s claim about tumorous lesions went a step further than the hospital’s assessment.’

’During his physical a few days ago, a CT scan had shown a ground-glass opacity in his lung. But it was small with clear borders, so the hospital’s advice was just to have it re-examined in a month!’

"What are you talking about?" Li Mingyuan, who knew nothing of his grandfather’s actual health, jumped to his feet and started shouting. "Playing the part of a miracle doctor out on the streets is one thing, but you dare come to the Li family and pull the same stunt? Aren’t you afraid of your lies blowing up in your face?"

Li Weihan also said with a cold face, "Wang Chenning, stop acting. The Li family is not so easily fooled!"

Several other members of the Li family’s younger generation also started taunting Wang Chenning, sneering that he had the gall to play the great master in their own home and that he’d soon see how they would put him in his place.

Someone even clamored on the spot to have Wang Chenning thrown out, throwing in a few jeers at Yang Xiaofei for good measure.

"All of you, be quiet!" Li Baoguo slammed his hand on the table, then nodded slowly at Wang Chenning. "Seeing is believing. A young miracle doctor indeed. I can now understand why Yandu Hospital and the affiliated hospitals of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine hold you in such high regard."

The members of the Li family’s younger generation were dumbfounded. ’So Wang Chenning’s diagnosis was real? The patriarch really had that many health problems?’

Li Weihan and his son Li Mingyuan, who had just been demanding that Wang Chenning be thrown out of the Li family estate, were left at a complete loss by Li Baoguo’s outburst.

"My descendants were ignorant and have offended you. Please, Mr. Wang, forgive them." Li Baoguo once again clasped his hands in a gesture of respect toward Wang Chenning. "Thank you very much for your birthday gift. In a little while, I will personally offer you a toast!"

This time, even those who were just hoping to watch a show, or perhaps even see a fierce conflict break out, were left completely dumbfounded...