Urban Genius Divine Doctor

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: Bai Qianxun Is a Troublemaker

Lin Annian and Lin Anning had both assumed that at this dinner party, which was doomed to be contentious, the Li brothers would undoubtedly be on their side.

Lin Annian had even been in touch with Li Mingchao just yesterday.

But they never expected the Li brothers to have this kind of attitude the moment they walked in; Li Mingchao was practically groveling before Wang Chenning.

"This is outrageous!" Lin Annian felt like cursing.

Little did he know that tomorrow was the day Li Mingchao had to take his next antidote. Even with a hundred times the courage, he wouldn’t dare to cross Wang Chenning right now.

Besides, he had come today shouldering a mission from his grandfather.

Li Baoguo had insisted they invite Wang Chenning to their home. He had been feeling much better since Wang Chenning’s last treatment.

Now, hearing that Wang Chenning was about to become Zhao Jiefang’s personal physician, he was even more determined not to miss this opportunity.

Li Mingchao was not a short-sighted man. Growing up in a family like his, his way of thinking was naturally different from that of an ordinary person.

He knew perfectly well how influential his grandfather was.

His grandfather was the anchor of the Li family.

If his grandfather were gone, the Li family might not fall apart, but their influence would certainly wane.

If his grandfather could live for another ten years, the Li family could continue to prosper for another ten years. At the very least, they could maintain their current standing for a decade more.

He might hate Wang Chenning and want him dead, but if Wang Chenning could give his grandfather another decade of life, he was willing to eat humble pie for ten years.

After witnessing Wang Chenning’s medical prowess and seeing his influence in the world of traditional medicine, Li Mingchao believed he was capable of it.

That was why he had humbled himself today, all to get a promise from Wang Chenning.

The other Li brothers also humbled themselves. They weren’t fools; they understood what was at stake.

So, after hearing Li Mingchao speak, they took turns apologizing for their previous conflicts with Wang Chenning, as well as the unpleasantness at dinner a few days ago.

They hoped Wang Chenning would be the bigger man and not hold these things against them.

If Wang Chenning could cure their grandfather’s chronic illness, the Li family would certainly reward him generously.

They would even regard Wang Chenning as the Li family’s savior.

Lin Annian and Lin Anning were utterly stunned by the Li brothers’ speech.

Even Bai Qianxun and Bai Yanni were taken aback.

The Li brothers’ words also struck a chord with the siblings Bai Qianxun and Bai Yanni. Recalling the message Zhao Xiao’an had posted on social media, they began to wonder if they should also invite Wang Chenning to their home to examine their own grandfather.

They too understood the importance of the family elders for maintaining stability and preserving influence.

The saying, "An elder in the home is a priceless treasure," was especially true for the great families.

If an established family lost all of its elders, its prestige would surely diminish significantly.

However, they were careful not to reveal this thought in front of everyone else.

Bai Qianxun chuckled and spoke, his words laced with meaning. "They say you can’t get to know someone without a fight. Seeing the young masters of the Li family willing to let bygones be bygones and make peace with Wang Chenning makes me, the host, very happy today. Annian, Anning, you two should be like the Li brothers. Let the past be the past and don’t dwell on it. In this life, who hasn’t faced a bit of humiliation? It’s all about having the right mindset!"

Then, he turned to Wang Chenning. "Brother Chenning, I think you’re the most impressive scion in all of Yandu right now. You beat up the Li brothers and bullied Anning and Annian so badly, yet you’ve come out completely unscathed. It’s truly amazing. I’m honored to call you a friend. I must raise a glass to you later!"

Bai Qianxun’s words left the Li brothers, Lin Annian, and Lin Anning fuming.

He was clearly trying to sow discord and humiliate them on purpose.

It was clear Bai Qianxun didn’t want to see their conflicts resolved!

Then again, that was to be expected. Wasn’t this just like Bai Qianxun?

Luo Yuqing and Zhao Xiao’an hardly spoke, sitting quietly for the most part.

Zhao Xiao’an was a bit worried Wang Chenning wouldn’t be able to handle them, but Luo Yuqing wasn’t concerned in the slightest.

In fact, she was curious to see how Wang Chenning would retort in front of everyone.

In the circle of Yandu’s elite scions, the Li and Lin brothers were on a similar tier, with Bai Qianxun just a notch above them.

The scions from tiers higher than Bai Qianxun hadn’t made an appearance, but Wang Chenning would inevitably have to face the ones at the very top eventually.

Luo Yuqing felt that if Wang Chenning could easily handle the people before him now, then there would be nothing to worry about when he eventually faced Yandu’s top-tier scions, like Zhang Guoping, Hu Wencheng, and Lin Yijing.

The dishes soon began to arrive.

Once the food was served, Bai Qianxun poured himself a glass of liquor and, with a broad smile, addressed the table. "It’s a rare occasion to have all of you here, so thank you for gracing me with your presence. We’re not having a drinking contest tonight; let’s just keep things casual. Come, let me toast you all. I hope that after this drink, we can all temporarily set aside our past grievances."

The four Li brothers immediately raised their glasses, as did Wang Chenning, Zhao Xiao’an, and Luo Yuqing. All eyes then fell on the Lin siblings, Annian and Anning, who were still hesitating to pick up their glasses.

Lin Anning took a deep breath and was the first of the two to raise her glass. "Since Eldest Young Master Bai is the host, we won’t say any more!"

Then, she downed the drink in her glass.

Throughout it all, she never once glanced in Wang Chenning’s direction.

Lin Annian had no choice but to follow suit and raise his glass. He said nothing, simply downing his drink with a sullen expression.

Seeing that everyone had given him face, Bai Qianxun let out a hearty laugh and promptly changed the subject.

He brought up the day Wang Chenning took on disciples, remarking with a look of envy that with so many beautiful female students, he’d have plenty of opportunities to take advantage of the "unspoken rules." It was enough to make anyone jealous.

Then he moved on to Yang Xiaofei and Yang Xiaodong.

Bai Qianxun asked Li Mingchao why he hadn’t seen Yang Xiaodong around lately, considering he used to be his loyal lackey.

Li Mingchao, knowing Bai Qianxun’s character, simply replied coolly, "Xiaodong is busy helping Xiaofei with some things. He hasn’t had any free time lately."

Bai Qianxun nodded and brought up the engagement between Wang Chenning and Yang Xiaofei. He said that when he first heard Yang Xiaofei was engaged, he had lamented what a shame it was. To never get the chance to pursue such an outstanding woman was a regret he’d carry for life.

"Brother Chenning, I truly envy you for having such an outstanding fiancée!" he said, specifically raising his glass to Wang Chenning.

Next, he asked about how Qingyun Hall was doing, saying he planned to bring a few friends over to show his support sometime.

He then went on to say that Wang Chenning and Lin Anning were like a pair of bickering lovers. Perhaps one day, their love-hate relationship would blossom into real affection, and they’d end up together.

"Hahaha, who can predict how things will turn out in this world! Come on, the three of us should have a drink together. Who knows, my words might just come true!"

Wang Chenning didn’t take him seriously and stood up with a smile.

But he could clearly see Lin Anning’s face had turned pale with fury...

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