"Ye Xuan, this... Isn’t the cost of treatment a bit too much?"
Su Yumo’s face showed a trace of embarrassment, and her heart was in turmoil.
A hundred thousand per session, that’s six or seven hundred thousand over a week!
She didn’t have that kind of money on her now, perhaps only by selling her house could it be possible.
Big sis, didn’t you just say you could afford it?
Ye Xuan chuckled inwardly, aware that this girl was just being stubborn. He said with an appearance of indifference, "Is that too much? Yumo, you need to remember that my usual consultation fee starts at ten million. I’m giving you a treatment for a hundred thousand, which is extremely cheap, dirt cheap!"
If those people internationally knew that I am now treating patients for just a hundred thousand, I guess countless people would jump on a plane to Yan Country, seeking treatment from me.
Hearing Ye Xuan’s words, Su Yumo felt speechless.
A hundred thousand per session, and that’s cheap? You must be joking!
"But I don’t have that much money. I just paid my mortgage recently, and I’ve used up all my money. At most, I can take out a hundred thousand."
Su Yumo furrowed her brows slightly, showing a rare hint of embarrassment on her face.
It was the first time she had encountered such an awkward situation where she requested someone for treatment but couldn’t afford to pay.
Suddenly, Ye Xuan said, "I heard you’re Lin Tong’s best friend, are you two close?"
Su Yumo nodded, "We’ve known each other since we were kids and used to go to school together."
"Alright then, consider this treatment on the house. Don’t refuse, alright?"
Ye Xuan said helplessly. Since she was his wife’s good friend, he really shouldn’t charge her, otherwise, his wife would definitely blame him.
Besides, a hundred thousand meant little to him; whether he received it or not didn’t matter. This woman was good in every way, only her pride was a bit too strong!
"This... doesn’t feel right, eh? No matter what, you should charge something; otherwise, I wouldn’t feel comfortable having you treat me."
Su Yumo’s tone was not as forceful as before.
Because, indeed, she didn’t have that much money. Though she didn’t want to owe Ye Xuan any favors, it seemed she had no choice.
Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow, speaking seriously, "Manager Su, I am the Divine Doctor, and charging a hundred thousand for a session is the lowest price I can accept. Anything less would be an insult to my medical technique. So either I do not take money at all or I won’t devalue myself!"
Su Yumo sighed, looked deeply at Ye Xuan, and said, "Since you won’t lower the price, I’ll accept your rate, but I truly don’t have that much money on me right now. Can you treat me first? In the future, I can pay you back gradually. I can guarantee with my personal integrity that I will pay you in full, down to the last cent. If you don’t trust me, we can sign a formal contract."
"There’s no need for a contract, you’re Lin Tong’s friend, I naturally trust you."
Ye Xuan waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Then let’s start with your first treatment session now."
"Alright, thank you," Su Yumo nodded and asked, "What should I do?"
"Just lie down on the sofa, I’ll perform acupuncture on you."
Ye Xuan stood up, pointing to the sofa as he said.
He originally wanted to suggest going to the bedroom because he was curious about what this cold beauty’s boudoir looked like.
But he thought better of it; after all, she was Lin Tong’s best friend, and if word got to his wife, he would be in for trouble.
At his words, Su Yumo nodded, took off her black sandals, lay her legs flat on the sofa, and reclined her body.
The sofa was spacious enough to accommodate a person lying down.
As Su Yumo lay there, her body forming a straight line, she looked as serene and tranquil as Sleeping Beauty.
"Cough... um, lift your top up a bit."
"Of course. How else am I to insert the needles? I don’t mind, but if I accidentally stick the wrong spot, don’t blame me," Ye Xuan slowly explained.
Su Yumo took a deep breath and did as Ye Xuan asked.
"I asked you for treatment because I trust and respect you, and I hope you’ll respect me, too!"
Ye Xuan curled his lip, "Relax, am I someone without taste?"
"Try not to move or talk during the treatment, and keep quiet."
After instructing her softly, he took two fingers and grasped the previously mentioned large silver needle, then bent down to insert the silver needle into an acupuncture point on Su Yumo’s abdomen.
Immediately, Ye Xuan took a deep breath and concentrated his spiritual power into the needle, beginning to treat Su Yumo.