Chapter 237: Chapter 229: Auctioning Medical Books
Divine Doctor Jing, who had never shown his face, possessed the most exquisite medical skills in the capital. Securing this medical book was undoubtedly the greatest wealth, and who knows, it might even garner Divine Doctor Jing’s favour!
Moreover, according to their speculation, since Divine Doctor Jing was auctioning the medical book, the legendary Divine Doctor Jing was most likely sitting among these guests.
That remained unknown.
Lou Xinrou had come specifically for this today, her eyes lit up, and she had been competing with several households for a long time, constantly raising her bidding sign.
At this moment, Lou Pinshu was still on his way back to the venue, completely unaware that Lou Xinrou had already driven the price of the medical book up to one hundred million.
“One hundred and fifty million!” an elderly man bid a high price.
Lou Xinrou gritted her teeth and raised her bidding sign, “Two hundred million!”
She was determined to get this medical book!
“Three hundred million!” the elderly man continued to compete with Lou Xinrou.
Lou Xinrou, unwilling to show weakness, said, “Four hundred million!”
“Six hundred and fifty million.” the elderly man’s vigor seemed to wane, apparently no longer intending to continue bidding.
“Seven hundred million!” Lou Xinrou quoted a price.
The medical book was ultimately acquired by the Lou Family, and Lou Pinshu, who had just returned to the venue, had just learned about it.
“Grandfather, this medical book is of great use to me! I’ve bought it now, and not paying would disgrace our family, so please go and pay,” Lou Xinrou said.
Eventually, Lou Pinshu went backstage with a grim face and paid.
Having acquired Divine Doctor Jing’s medical techniques, a triumphant smile spread across Lou Xinrou’s face.
She couldn’t wait to open the medical book and after casually reading a few pages, felt full of confidence in herself.
The content inside seemed so simple, she was certain she could easily master it!
Once she had mastered the medical techniques detailed in the book, Mr. Zhou would surely take her as his disciple! After all, by then, she would be a practitioner of Divine Doctor Jing’s medical techniques.
Lou Xinrou clutched the medical book tightly in her hands as she followed behind Lou Pinshu.
What she didn’t know was that the contents of Divine Doctor Jing’s book were not as simple as they appeared.
Those who understood medical techniques would think it easy at first glance, but on personally attempting to learn, one would realize that every single step contained within was very complex.
At that moment, Qiao Jing was standing in a hall not far from backstage.
Originally planning to leave directly, she thought of Zhan Qipei and took out her phone to send him a message, “I’m heading back first.”
It seemed as though he had been waiting for her message, and he replied instantly, “Wait for me, let’s go back together.”
Qiao Jing, looking at Zhan Qipei’s message, hesitated for a moment before replying, “How long?”
Zhan Qipei replied, “Right now, after I see this.”
The jadeite ice on stage had caught Zhan Qipei’s interest, and he planned to stay and bid on it before leaving. Now that the Zhan Family had acquired a few items, they could leave early.
Qiao Jing responded faintly, “Alright.”
She sat down on a sofa in the hall, idly browsing the news on her phone to pass the time.
The lobby’s people were keenly observant. The manager, who had seen Han Zhiyu personally escort Qiao Jing in, guessed that her identity was no trivial matter and began to act with eager courtesy.
The manager poured Qiao Jing a cup of tea, flattering her, “Miss, is there anything else you need?”
“No, thank you.” Qiao Jing’s gaze shifted from her phone screen for a second, glanced at the manager, then returned her attention to her device.
The manager bowed slightly, a smile on his face as he left.
When Lou Xinrou entered the lobby, the first person she noticed was Qiao Jing and the manager beside her, nodding and bowing.
Why was the manager of this top-ranked hotel in the capital being so polite to Qiao Jing?
Lou Pinshu also noticed this scene, her expression subtle, her suspicions seemingly closer to confirmation.
Recalling the medical manual in her possession, Lou Xinrou’s initially jealous rage calmed down, and, feeling emboldened, she approached Qiao Jing, boastfully lifting the manual, “Qiao Jing, see what wonderful thing I have in my hand?”
Seated on the sofa, Qiao Jing’s eyes were downcast, her emotions unreadable, her delicate fingers scrolling on her phone’s screen, apparently oblivious to Lou Xinrou’s words.
Completely treating Lou Xinrou as if she were air.
The hand holding the medical manual stiffened; Lou Xinrou hadn’t expected that Qiao Jing wouldn’t even glance at the medical manual she had flaunted!
The surrounding people cast strange glances towards Lou Xinrou, making her face look extremely ugly.
Immediately, Lou Xinrou withdrew her hand and spoke sarcastically, “You country bumpkin, you don’t recognize what’s valuable, do you? This is Divine Doctor Jing’s medical manual! You couldn’t buy it even if you wanted to!”
Upon hearing the words “medical manual,” Qiao Jing finally reacted, turned off her phone, and looked up at the medical manual in Lou Xinrou’s hand.
Her medical manual had been photographed by Lou Xinrou?
Seeing Qiao Jing staring at the manual in her hand, Lou Xinrou haughtily lifted her chin, “It’s no use envying me, this is mine! Besides, last time it was just your good luck that you saved that patient!”
Maintaining her measured gaze, Qiao Jing’s eyes moved between Lou Xinrou’s face and the medical manual, before she eventually withdrew her gaze and ignored Lou Xinrou.
Lou Xinrou was again infuriated by Qiao Jing’s indifferent demeanor, “What are you playing at, acting all high and mighty? I know you want this medical manual; it’s worth a fortune! Once I master the content of this manual, Mr. Zhou will surely take me as his apprentice!”
“The contents of this medical manual are incomplete.” Qiao Jing spoke in an emotionally flat tone, as if stating a mundane fact.
Lou Xinrou, placing the manual into her bag, said nonchalantly, “So what? This is Divine Doctor Jing’s medical manual, and it’s far better than having nothing at all!”
This time, Qiao Jing couldn’t be bothered to speak further with Lou Xinrou, sitting on the sofa waiting for Zhan Qipei to come out.
“Did you hear that? Mr. Zhou will take me as his apprentice!” Lou Xinrou, dissatisfied with Qiao Jing’s demeanor, continued to taunt.
Qiao Jing merely responded with a faint “Oh,” and said no more.
“Lou Xinrou, when did I ever say I’d take you on as an apprentice?!”
Zhou Fu stormed in through the entrance, and upon seeing Qiao Jing, approached her respectfully, “Miss Qiao, I absolutely won’t take her as an apprentice. I’ve told you before, taking an apprentice is a major decision, and I would surely discuss it with you.”
Qiao Jing nodded slightly, “I understand.”
Zhou Fu had explained this several times.
Facing Lou Xinrou, Zhou Fu’s expression changed, “Lou Xinrou, I’m not taking any apprentices, so stop fantasizing, and stop mentioning my name outside. I’m not acquainted with you.”
Lou Xinrou wasn’t expecting Zhou Fu’s sudden appearance, “Mr. Zhou! I’ve photographed Divine Doctor Jing’s medical manual and will soon master the contents. Wouldn’t you consider taking me as an apprentice then?!”
“The medical manual was photographed by you?” Zhou Fu paused, turning to explain to Qiao Jing, “I came here today to photograph your… Divine Doctor Jing’s medical manual, but there was a delay at Wonderful Hall, and she ended up photographing it.”