Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Lovers not yet fulfilled_1

Zhang Xian chuckled, saying, "I admit that I’m a rascal. But, what does that have to do with buying underwear?"

Wen Yulan turned her head away, "I’m not buying it."

Zhang Xian plucked at Wen Yulan’s sleeve, saying, "Buy a few sets!"

Wen Yulan muttered grumpily, "I’m not buying."

Zhang Xian persisted, "Buy a few sets!"

"You..." Wen Yulan was getting irritated, "Why on earth do you want me to buy underwear? What’s wrong with you?"

Zhang Xian said, "I think the underwear in this store is pretty nice. If you buy some, I may have a chance to peek. That’s why I’m urging you."

A vein throbbed on Wen Yulan’s forehead. Could this guy be any more shameless?

Zhang Xian laughed, saying, "Elder Sister Yulan, just buy a few sets! If you don’t buy today, we aren’t leaving. Let’s see how long you can hold out. I have plenty of time."

"I... I’ll buy..." Wen Yulan gritted her teeth and started browsing through the racks. "I’m completely at your mercy."

Zhang Xian, holding Yueyue, waited on the side.

Seeing that Wen Yulan had picked up three sets, two of which were the same color, he frowned, walked over, placed one set back on the rack, and said, "Don’t choose the same color."

Wen Yulan snapped, "What are you doing? Are you buying or am I buying? Why do you care about what color I choose? What’s wrong with you?"

Zhang Xian scratched his nose, saying, "Elder Sister Yulan, you’re the one wearing the underwear, but I’m the one peeking. This affects my visual experience, how can I not care?"

"Zhang Xian..." Wen Yulan gnashed her teeth.

Zhang Xian, who liked black, picked a black set from the side, smiling, "This one is good. The allure of black."

Wen Yulan turned her face away, showing no intention of taking it.

Zhang Xian said, "What’s the matter? Are you asking me to persuade you again? If you don’t take it, I’ll start!"

Wen Yulan took deep breaths, trying to calm herself, before picking up the clothes and heading to the fitting room.

At the same time, Duan Hong came out.

Zhang Xian walked over to her and asked, "Elder Sister Hong, what do you think of the clothes from this store?"

Duan Hong squinted her eyes and smiled, "Hmm, they’re comfy to wear."

Zhang Xian laughed, "Then we’ll take it."

Duan Hong gave Zhang Xian a flirtatious glance, picked up the three sets of underwear, and handed them to the cashier.

Soon afterwards, Wen Yulan also came out.

When Zhang Xian was paying, Duan Hong looked alright, but Wen Yulan felt a bit embarrassed. It was awkward enough with one person, let alone with two.

...

These days, Mu Cheng was feeling a bit conflicted. There seemed to be a problem with her family’s supply, and they hadn’t been sending out medicinal materials. Even when they did, the quantity was small and could not keep up with the market rhythm.

She had called home to inquire, but the reply was vague — telling her not to worry about things that were out of her control, and to take whatever was available.

She was very annoyed, as there were a lot of regular customers here. If she couldn’t provide the goods, it would be hard for her to explain to the customers.

"Elder Sister Cheng, who’s upset you?"

Suddenly, a young man walked in, chuckling and saying, "Wow, it’s been so long, but Elder Sister Cheng, you’re just as charming and pretty! Looking at you makes my heart itch!"

"Zhang Xian?"

Upon seeing who it was, Mu Cheng laughed, "So, how is it? Have things in Yantai been sorted out?"

Zhang Xian asked, "What, didn’t Xu Lei tell you?"

Mu Cheng answered, "After they returned, they did give me a call, but I didn’t see them in person and have no idea what they’ve been up to."

"These guys really have nerve, not coming to visit you after getting back, it’s just not right! Look at me, I just got back last night, and here I am."

Mu Cheng rolled her eyes at Zhang Xian, saying, "You got back last night and only showed up this evening, you call that paying respects?"

"Well..." Zhang Xian chuckled, asking, "Elder Sister Cheng, have you missed me while I was gone? Have you had trouble sleeping because I wasn’t around?"

Mu Cheng laughed bitterly, saying, "Why would I miss you? Am I bored?"

Zhang Xian said, "Elder Sister Cheng, how could you say that? I’m so handsome, how could you not miss me? You’re making me so upset!"

"You..." Mu Cheng looked at Zhang Xian, "After not seeing you for a while, you’ve become even more shameless, haven’t you?"

"Uh, well, people change..." Zhang Xian laughed, asking, "By the way, Elder Sister Cheng, I’ve run out of medicinal herbs. Do you have any in stock?"

Mu Cheng said, "You might as well forget about it! I’ve not been getting enough herbs recently, we’re short in supply, so I can’t really spare any."

Zhang Xian frowned, asking, "Why?"

Mu Cheng answered, "I’m not sure, but we don’t have much."

"Uh, this is indeed a headache." Zhang Xian wore a bitter smile.

During his time in Yantai, he had run out of medicinal herbs and hadn’t cultivated using any herbs for almost a month. Now that he was back, he rushed here immediately and furiously.

What he didn’t expect was that Mu Cheng didn’t have any herbs.

Although the effect of common medicinal herbs on him had already diminished significantly, something was better than nothing, right?

Mu Cheng laughed, "Don’t be so upset, I really can’t do anything about it."

Zhang Xian chuckled, "Elder Sister Cheng, you said you’re short of supply, not that you don’t have any at all. What I want isn’t some rare herb; can’t you squeeze some out for me?"

Mu Cheng said, "I’ve already given you the medicinal herbs, what am I supposed to give to others?"

Zhang Xian looked at Mu Cheng from the corner of his eyes and said, "Elder Sister Cheng, that’s not fair! What’s our relationship? Shouldn’t you consider me first?"

Mu Cheng laughed and asked, "What is our relationship?"

Zhang Xian wiped his nose and chuckled, "More than friends but not quite lovers."

Mu Cheng gave Zhang Xian a condescending look and said, "Who said we’re not quite lovers? Stop being so flirty here."

"Hei..." Zhang Xian grinned sinisterly, took out a gift box, and said, "Elder Sister Cheng, I haven’t seen you for a while; I’ve missed you. This is a small gift for you."

Mu Cheng took the gift box and felt it was light, so she asked curiously, "What is it?"

Zhang Xian chuckled and replied, "Why not open it and see for yourself?"

Mu Cheng gave Zhang Xian a glance and quickly unwrapped the gift box. Seeing what was inside, she was stunned at first, then asked, "What are you implying?"

Zhang Xian simply said, "Exactly what it looks like!"

Mu Cheng frowned and asked, "And what is that? Be clear."

Zhang Xian replied, "It means exactly what it is. Why do you need me to elaborate? Some things lose their meaning if explained too much."

"You little jerk..." Mu Cheng glared at Zhang Xian and complained, "Who just casually gives a woman underwear as a gift? Only you would do something this speechless."

Zhang Xian burst into laughter and asked, "Haha, do you like it?"

Mu Cheng responded, "I don’t."

Zhang Xian’s smile instantly froze, "Why? You don’t like the color, or the style?"

"Just messing with you." Mu Cheng smiled and said, "Alright, I’ll accept it."

Zhang Xian rubbed his hands together and asked, "Elder Sister Cheng, about the herbs and all, will you consider giving me some insider benefits? I need them!"

Mu Cheng laughed and said, "I did accept your gift, but you can stop dreaming about any favoritism."

...

By evening, at the Humanity Clinic on Sishui Street.

Zhu Wen was sitting behind the counter, watching the TV with interest and occasionally letting out bizarre laughter. It couldn’t have been more sleazy.

"Screech..."

Suddenly, a piercing brake noise rang out, and a Ferrari parked in front of the Humanity Clinic.

Zhu Wen turned his head and looked, surprised. Sishui Street would occasionally see a sports car or two when Zhang Xian was around, but it was never a destination for the wealthy. What happened today?

"Click..."

The car door was suddenly pushed open, and a man and a woman got out.

"Zhang Xian..."

Seeing the faces of the newcomers, Zhu Wen immediately walked over, "Qingqing, Zhang Xian, you’re back?"

"Grandpa!" Zhu Qing ran into the clinic and said, "We’re back."

"Haha, all’s good as long as you’re back." Zhu Wen laughed, "Does your return mean that the issue in Yantai has been resolved?"

Zhang Xian entered the clinic and replied, "When have I ever failed to solve a problem?"

Zhu Wen said: "Hmm! If you’re Master Gui’s disciple and can’t even solve this little problem, how can you still be considered his successor? I knew you’d surely bring back good news."

Zhang Xian looked at Zhu Wen sideways and said, "Old man Zhu, it seems you actually care quite a bit about your son! Why don’t you change your bad temper? You could at least call Yan Yan!"

Zhu Wen replied, "Did...he mention this to you?"

Zhang Xian nodded, "Old man Zhu, you can’t be so stubborn all the time. You may come from a long line of traditional Chinese medicine doctors, but what’s a doctor’s mission?"

Zhu Wen replied, "To cure illnesses and save lives."

Zhang Xian said, "That’s it! We shouldn’t forget traditional Chinese medicine, but we also shouldn’t reject Western medicine, right? Whether it’s Chinese or Western medicine, the goal is to cure illnesses and save lives."

Zhu Wen gave a bitter smile and said, "You’re right. I’ve done some thinking during this time."

Zhang Xian took out his phone and said, "I know you won’t agree to call your son. However, you can call your daughter-in-law to check on her."

Zhu Wen’s face turned a tad dark as he asked, "Zhang Xian, what...what are you implying?"

Zhu Qing was also infuriated, "Zhang Xian, are you asking for trouble?"

Zhang Xian awkwardly smiled and said, "Sorry, I misspoke! I meant to check on the situation at home, not to check on your daughter-in-law."

Zhu Wen gave another bitter smile, took the phone, and hesitated for a while before dialing Liu Xiaowen’s number.

Zhang Xian wiped his nose and pulled Zhu Qing aside.

He knew there were no major conflicts between Zhu Wen and Zhu Da; they were just having a standoff. But he also knew that Zhu Wen was a bit hot-tempered. The old man would feel uncomfortable with him around.

Soon, Zhu Wen came out with the phone and handed it back to Zhang Xian.

Taking the phone, Zhang Xian asked, "Old man Zhu, how did your chat with your daughter-in-law go? Did you have a good conversation with your son?"

Zhu Qing was also looking at Zhu Wen, a little nervous.

She thought a family should be harmonious for everyone to be happy. Quarreling every now and then and giving each other the silent treatment, did that feel like a family?

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