Su Ruanruan returned to Bao Mansion, pondering over her investigation today.
Such a delightful night.
Bao Jingyan’s absence always meant something was missing.
But she also appreciated his hard work and only sent him a message explaining the cause and consequence.
The next morning.
She received a WeChat message from Bao Jingyan with a picture.
It was a DNA paternity test report.
Between Su Ruanruan and Bao Jiaren, showing a medical parent-child relationship.
Su Ruanruan’s heart softened.
After a moment, Bao Jingyan sent another message: [Miss Su must take responsibility.]
He always knew what she cared about; Su Ruanruan was in a very good mood.
*
Two days later.
B City Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Association forum.
It had quite the setup because Mr. Gu Dahong, a representative of southern traditional Chinese medicine, had been invited.
Gu Dahong’s status in the industry was high, and his presence at the event instantly drew a large crowd.
Everyone was eager to curry favor.
After all, a mere mention in one of Mr. Gu Dahong’s papers could skyrocket someone’s reputation and status.
But he was conceited.
Unmoved by sycophants, he did not spare them a second look.
He took out the Medical Classics and said to the crowd, "I’ve come to B City for Mr. Shi An! Where is Mr. Shi An?"
Mr. Shi An made his dramatic entrance.
Unrecognizable to all.
Gu Dahong thought they were worthless.
He ignored these people.
Naturally, he saw Su Ruanruan.
Huh, this young girl dresses the part, but probably doesn’t have much substance, just exploiting her family’s connections to gain fame and reputation.
Gu Dahong found this irksome.
When he looked at Su Ruanruan, he snorted with disdain.
Su Ruanruan was not upset but nodded and greeted him instead.
Mrs. Ma also arrived.
She said with restrained pride, "In a while, I will show this old man a thing or two! Dazzle his titanium-coated dog’s eyes."
Su Ruanruan gave a slight smile.
Her gaze fell on the opposite side, where Mrs. Yin had also come.
Mrs. Yin had heard early on that Gu Dahong looked down on Su Ruanruan and specially invited the northern school of traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Lu Qingxuan.
Lu Qingxuan was a generation younger than the old Mr. Gu.
Mrs. Yin hoped he could gain recognition from Mr. Gu.
Too lofty for his own good, Gu Dahong glanced at Lu Qingxuan and asked, "Are you Mr. Shi An?"
Lu Qingxuan introduced himself.
Gu Dahong looked him over and said, "Lu Qingxuan, ah, not too bad! Worthy of an exchange!"
That "not too bad" was the highest of praises coming from Gu Dahong’s mouth.
Lu Qingxuan felt honored.
Gu Dahong then asked Mrs. Yin, "Can you bring Mr. Shi An here?"
Mrs. Yin earnestly replied, "Mr. Shi An is an eminent figure. No one has seen his true face for the time being! But rest assured, Mr. Gu, he will be attending the forum today, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet him when he goes on stage."
Gu Dahong sat down leaning on his cane.
The chattering people in front annoyed him.
These imbeciles, spouting nonsense.
If not for waiting for Mr. Shi An, he wouldn’t bother listening to such drivel.
His arrogance amused Su Ruanruan.
She said to Mrs. Ma, "This gentleman also has quite a personality!"
Mrs. Ma agreed.
Then Mrs. Yin came over.
Believing she had the upper hand, she said to Su Ruanruan, "Miss Su seems to be having a rough time lately."
Su Ruanruan, looking at the stage, responded lightly, "Can the lady tell fortunes?"
Mrs. Yin smiled reservedly, "I cannot tell fortunes, but I know that Miss Su’s fortune is not too great."
"Oh?" Su Ruanruan smiled gently.
She said, "I know a little about divination myself! I see that the lady might encounter a bloody disaster soon. For your safety, it’s best to be cautious in your actions!"
Mrs. Yin’s face changed color.
She said sternly, "Is Miss Su cursing me?"
Mrs. Ma laughed coquettishly from the side: "If curses were effective, a person who does such harm like the lady would have been cursed to death long ago."
Mrs. Yin lost the verbal sparring.
She returned to her seat and whispered to Gu Dahong.
Gu Dahong didn’t care about such women’s matters; his eyes were fixed on the stage, eagerly awaiting his Mr. Shi An.
Finally, the host announced.
"Not long ago, a volume of the Medical Scripture emerged, which I’m sure everyone has read and benefited from. Today, we’re also honored to have Mr. Shi An here to discuss this Medical Scripture in person!"
Gu Dahong trembled with excitement.
He stood up and applauded, "Let’s welcome Mr. Shi An!"