TRWSB – Chapter 4 Invitation from the Banker

After sending off Yi Chuxue and Shen Yuan, Qi Shaorong’s face instantly darkened. “That bastard, Zhuang Hao.”

“Young Master, are you going to meet Zhuang Hao?” Qi Heng asked.

“What for?” Qi Shaorong narrowed his eyes.

“Doesn’t the Young Master like beautiful people? I hear Zhuang Hao is quite the looker, and there’s an opportunity to see him now.” Qi Heng handed Qi Shaorong an invitation.

“A request for the Evil Doctor?” A few years back, Qi Shaorong had returned to his old profession to earn spirit crystals, becoming a plastic surgeon. He performed liposuction, face-lifts, and double eyelid surgeries. No matter where, women’s money was always easy to earn. Thanks to his skills, Qi Shaorong quickly amassed wealth and gained the title of the Evil Doctor.

To maintain an air of mystery and prevent people from losing trust in him due to his youthful appearance, Qi Shaorong always wore a mask while performing surgeries.

“Yes, Zhuang Hao’s third uncle, Zhuang Renquan, has been sick for a long time, and it seems to be getting worse. There are rumors that he’s on the verge of death, though it’s hard to say if that’s true,” Qi Heng explained.

“Judging by this invitation, it’s probably true,” Qi Shaorong said, toying with the invitation in his hand.

In this world, even people with extraordinary power to destroy and create could face issues similar to ordinary humans from the previous world. Zhuang Renquan was said to be a master in his own right.

Over the years, Qi Shaorong had gained a reputation as the Evil Doctor among many female cultivators. While some treated him like a savior, there were still many who saw him as a disgrace to the medical field, claiming he only dabbled in shady, underhanded practices.

If Zhuang Renquan weren’t on his deathbed, the Zhuang family likely wouldn’t have sent the invitation to him.

“Who sent the invitation?” Qi Shaorong asked.

“Zhuang Hao’s younger brother, Zhuang Qian.”

Qi Shaorong squinted. “Him?” Compared to Zhuang Hao, Zhuang Qian’s talent was much more average.

Qi Heng nodded. “Yes.”

“I’ve heard that while Zhuang Qian’s talent may be ordinary, his foresight is rather sharp!” Qi Shaorong couldn’t help but remark.

Qi Heng nodded in agreement. “Exactly, far better than his older brother. Young Master, shall we go take a look?”

“Why not? I’ve been away from the capital for several years. It’d be nice to check out the scenery. I’ve heard all the Seven Prodigies of the Capital are handsome men! And I love handsome men.” Yes, whether in his previous life or this one, Qi Shaorong had always been gay. “It’s just a pity that the last-ranked Prodigy is such a disappointment.”

“Young Master, that one’s just at the bottom of the list. It’s clear he got there through connections,” Qi Heng said.

Qi Shaorong nodded. “You’re right. But the other six? I still have high hopes for them…”

…

In the capital.

“You’re back?” Zhuang Hao asked Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan nodded. “Yes.”

“I heard you accompanied Yi Chuxue to break off my engagement,” Zhuang Hao said.

Shen Yuan nodded. “That’s right. You really should thank me. Your fiancée… well, let’s just say he’s hard to describe.”

Zhuang Hao: “…”

“Honestly, what do you feel about your fiancée?” Shen Yuan asked.

Zhuang Hao shrugged. “What should I feel? I’ve never even met him.”

“Oh, when you do meet him, you’ll definitely see him in a new light. He’s… quite unique.” Shen Yuan looked at Zhuang Hao’s face and frowned. “You don’t look so well. Is your third uncle’s condition still not improving?”

Zhuang Hao shook his head. “No.”

“I heard you invited the Light Priest Zorro. Even he couldn’t help? His Holy Light magic is said to be unmatched. They say he healed thousands of severely injured soldiers in the blink of an eye,” Shen Yuan remarked.

Zhuang Hao shook his head again. “It didn’t work. In fact, after Priest Zorro performed Holy Light magic on him, my third uncle’s condition worsened.”

Shen Yuan furrowed his brow. “How could that be?”

“I don’t know,” Zhuang Hao sighed. “We’ve invited dozens of renowned doctors lately, but none of them have been able to help.”

As Zhuang Hao and Shen Yuan were talking, Zhuang Qian led two people into the courtyard.

“Brother, look who I’ve brought! Uncle is saved!” Zhuang Qian said excitedly.

Qi Shaorong, hidden behind his mask, observed his former fiancé with great interest.

Zhuang Hao was born with strong spiritual power and tested as a seven-element mage, making him a favored child of the heavens from birth.

Rumors said that not only did Zhuang Hao have outstanding talent, but he also had a face that could make anyone fall for him at first sight.

Qi Shaorong looked at Zhuang Hao, smiled, and nodded at him. “Young Master Zhuang, it’s an honor to meet you. As expected, your reputation doesn’t do you justice. You truly are breathtaking, the kind of beauty that makes one want to… take advantage.”

Shen Yuan: “…”

Zhuang Qian: “…”

Zhuang Hao looked at the masked Qi Shaorong and Qi Heng, then turned to Zhuang Qian. “The Evil Doctor?”

Zhuang Qian nodded. “Yes, Brother. It took a lot of effort to invite him here.”