Chapter 178: The Little Fox and the Old Fox

Chapter 178: Chapter 178: The Little Fox and the Old Fox

"I wouldn’t dare refuse!" Wang Chenning said with a grin, looking at Zhao Jiefang. "As long as I’m alive, I can guarantee you’ll live past a hundred, Grandpa Zhao!"

Wang Chenning’s words struck a chord with Zhao Xiao’an. She now understood the reason for his earlier audacity.

She was also a little angry. ’This guy! He’s actually scheming to use me and my grandfather!’

When he came over today, Wang Chenning had brought his medical kit.

He asked Zhao Xiao’an to get his medical kit from the car, as he was preparing to give Zhao Jiefang an acupuncture treatment.

"Let’s have Grandpa Zhao experience the effects of my treatment firsthand," Wang Chenning said straightforwardly. "If you’re satisfied with the results, Grandpa Zhao, then I’ll come by periodically to continue your treatment."

"Alright!" Zhao Jiefang agreed without hesitation.

Zhao Xiao’an quickly got up and ran out to get Wang Chenning’s medical kit.

Wang Chenning instructed Huang Yajun, who was waiting nearby, to get some things needed for the treatment, such as hot water and towels.

Huang Yajun glanced at Zhao Jiefang, but when the old man made no sign, he went to do as Wang Chenning had instructed.

With no one else around, Wang Chenning spoke to Zhao Jiefang bluntly. "Grandpa Zhao, I know that for a family like yours, the longer the elders live, the longer the family’s prestige is maintained. If your generation were to pass on, the family’s influence would decline. Whether for the sake of the family or for your own sake, you want to live as long as possible. I have the ability to help you achieve that long life, and I can ensure your quality of life remains high well into your old age. As long as you receive my treatment for over two months, I guarantee your body will undergo a fundamental transformation. You’ll have no problem going out on inspection tours or even taking long vacations."

"What do you want?" A sharp glint flashed in Zhao Jiefang’s eyes. "Do you want to marry Xiao’an?"

"No!" Wang Chenning shook his head. "My feelings for Xiao’an will not be tied to personal gain. If I want to marry her, I will win her over with my own merits. I will conquer her heart and make her want to marry me of her own free will, not be with her as some kind of gift from you."

Zhao Jiefang was a little surprised. "Then what do you want?"

Just then, Zhao Xiao’an returned.

However, when she saw that only Wang Chenning and her grandfather were in the courtyard, with Huang Yajun nowhere in sight, and that the old man and the young man were speaking in hushed tones, she tactfully stopped in her tracks and didn’t go in to disturb them.

"I want to build my own dynasty," Wang Chenning said calmly. "Of course, I’m not asking you to build it for me. I just hope that you can ensure my safety for a time, Grandpa Zhao. As you’re likely aware, I’ve offended quite a few people since arriving in Yandu and have clashed with many. They won’t accept being bested by me and will definitely seek revenge."

Zhao Jiefang looked at Wang Chenning in surprise. "How do you want me to protect you?"

’This kid is truly audacious, daring to make such a request of me.’

However, Zhao Jiefang’s interest in Wang Chenning grew even stronger. ’This young fellow’s mindset is truly extraordinary.’

"I don’t need any special protection. As long as you can let everyone know the real situation, Grandpa Zhao, that will be enough. I guarantee my treatment for you will achieve excellent results!" Wang Chenning didn’t spell things out entirely.

But Zhao Jiefang understood his meaning completely.

Wang Chenning wanted word to get out that he would be responsible for the health and treatment of the Zhao family patriarch. Under his meticulous care, the old man’s health would steadily improve, and the Zhao family, immensely grateful, would treat him as a guest of honor.

If people on the outside learned of this situation, then anyone who wanted to move against Wang Chenning would certainly have to think twice.

’To be so calculating at such a young age... he’s really something else.’

"So, you’re using this old man in your plans!" he chuckled. "You’ve really got some nerve!"

"You stand to gain far more than I do, Grandpa Zhao!" Wang Chenning also laughed. "Still, a win-win cooperation is a wonderful thing. I’m sure Xiao’an would be happy to see it happen, too."

"Alright, you’ve got a deal!" Zhao Jiefang agreed readily. "As long as your treatment and conditioning show good results, you’ll have free access to this place."

"I guarantee you’ll be pleasantly surprised!" Wang Chenning raised his voice slightly.

Zhao Xiao’an, who had been hiding and eavesdropping at the courtyard gate, immediately came in carrying the medical kit.

A moment later, Huang Yajun also brought in the necessary items.

Wang Chenning had Huang Yajun help him lay Zhao Jiefang down flat. Zhao Xiao’an didn’t step forward to help, but instead set down Wang Chenning’s medical case and got a chair for him.

After all the preparations were complete, Wang Chenning gave Zhao Jiefang another thorough examination before finally beginning the treatment.

"Grandpa Zhao, you still have quite a few stroke lesions in your brain. Anticoagulants can’t dissolve them, so your head must feel uncomfortable often, especially when the weather is cold. Today, I’ll solve this problem for you once and for all!" Wang Chenning also briefly explained the treatment he was about to perform to Zhao Xiao’an and Huang Yajun.

Then, he began to perform acupuncture on the acupoints on Zhao Jiefang’s head.

Having seen Wang Chenning perform acupuncture many times before, Zhao Xiao’an wasn’t surprised when she once again saw his dazzling needle technique.

However, Huang Yajun, seeing Wang Chenning’s technique for the first time, was dumbfounded.

When Luo Yuqing arrived, Wang Chenning was still treating Zhao Jiefang.

Although Luo Yuqing was usually carefree and bold, she didn’t dare to be too brazen in front of Zhao Jiefang. When she entered, she didn’t just barge in, but followed a staff member inside.

Seeing Wang Chenning treating Zhao Jiefang, she was both astonished and overjoyed.

’Wang Chenning has won over Zhao Jiefang. That’s another layer of protection for his safety.’

However, she also felt a new sense of crisis.

’If Zhao Jiefang approves of Wang Chenning, then the chances of him becoming Zhao Xiao’an’s husband increase greatly.’

If Wang Chenning became Zhao Xiao’an’s husband, her own relationship with him would become awkward.

After over an hour of Wang Chenning’s treatment, Zhao Jiefang was utterly amazed.

The dizziness and headaches that had plagued him for so long seemed to have vanished. He felt a newfound clarity, and his limbs seemed to have more strength.

"You really live up to your reputation!" he praised Wang Chenning to his face. "No wonder everyone acknowledges your medical skills."

Wang Chenning wiped the sweat from his brow and replied with a chuckle, "Grandpa Zhao, as long as you continue with my treatment, you’ll have even more pleasant surprises in store!"

Zhao Xiao’an took a few photos of Wang Chenning treating Zhao Jiefang and posted them on her Moments.

The accompanying caption read: "Just when I thought there was no cure for my grandfather’s chronic illness, the dashing Dr. Wang surprised us again. The old man is completely in awe of Dr. Wang’s miraculous skills. We’re hoping he’ll continue the treatments, and Dr. Wang has happily agreed to stay on as his personal physician until he makes a full recovery!"

Zhao Xiao’an didn’t post on Weibo, but the shockwaves from her Moments post were far beyond anyone’s expectations!