Chapter 52: Chapter 52 The matter just now has not been resolved
Hearing Liu Zheng’s mockery, An Lin also felt the resentment brewing in his heart.
Although she sensed his anger, An Lin still politely explained, "Let’s turn over a new leaf regarding the past. Our boss Luo doesn’t intend to pursue the matter any further. We misunderstood you before and hope you won’t hold that incident against us anymore."
"Not going to pursue it?"
Upon hearing these four words, Liu Zheng couldn’t help but laugh, his amusement quite evident.
So in your eyes, you still think you’re justified, that I’ve been some sort of lascivious man, deliberately taking advantage of others.
Already not too fond of the person before him, Liu Zheng grew even angrier after hearing these words.
He gave An Lin a cold glance, a sneer forming on his lips, "You better leave! I am not able to treat your boss Luo’s illness."
Initially smiling, An Lin’s face fell as she heard Liu Zheng’s outright rejection.
With an icy expression, she said to Liu Zheng, "Please think it over carefully. Our boss Luo is a prominent figure in Qing Shan County. Normally, to get an appointment with her, you have to book a month in advance."
"She’s allowing you the opportunity to treat her, which is a great honor for you, don’t spurn it. Besides, if you successfully treat our boss Luo’s condition, she won’t let you go unrewarded."
With a look of disdain, An Lin pointed at the courtyard of Liu Zheng’s house and said scornfully, "Then, you’ll have enough to renovate this shabby courtyard and this dog kennel-like house dozens, even hundreds of times over."
"By then, you could build a decent house, fit for people to reside in."
Having said this, An Lin couldn’t restrain herself any longer.
Her disdain became more pronounced as she sneered, "For a poor person like you, an opportunity to make money like this probably doesn’t come often in a lifetime. You’ve likely never seen that much money before, so... stop pretending you don’t care with that indifferent look on your face."
Her words infuriated Liu Zheng to the point of laughter.
This An Lin, she really looked down on him.
It seemed as though, in her eyes, he was like a dog that would immediately pounce at the sight of a bone.
According to her logic, the sight of money would make Liu Zheng grovel and fawn like a pathetic creature.
But.
An Lin was truly mistaken.
Liu Zheng was indeed poor and lacked money, but he had his pride.
Moreover, Liu Zheng now had a heritage to draw upon.
With his current medical skills, if he wanted to save lives or make money, there were plenty of opportunities and a great deal of wealth waiting for him to earn.
Annoyed as he was internally, Liu Zheng’s smile became even more pronounced on his face.
Looking indifferently at An Lin, Liu Zheng leaned forward slightly and said calmly, "Miss An Lin, might you be mistaken about something? It’s you who are begging me, not the other way around."
"Your boss Luo’s illness, if not treated, will be fatal. As for me... I have nothing to worry about; at most, I live a poor life, but I am still alive. No matter how wealthy your boss Luo is, what good is it if she’s dead?"
Although his words were infuriating, An Lin truly couldn’t come up with a retort.
After all, boss Luo really needed someone to save her life.
But.
An Lin couldn’t swallow her pride.
Seeing her open her mouth, as if she wanted to say something but simultaneously unable to voice it, Liu Zheng sneered and said, "If you want me to save your boss Luo, maybe you should reconsider your approach and ask me with a different attitude, shouldn’t you?"
Having said that, Liu Zheng leisurely took a seat in the chair in the courtyard, adopting a relaxed and unhurried demeanor, ignoring An Lin completely.
At that moment, An Lin was truly enraged.
Never before had she been looked down upon like this, nor had she ever been so angered.
It must be known, that even the most formidable individuals, in her presence, would treat her courteously and with respect, all for the sake of Luo Ya’s face.
However, today, she had the misfortune to encounter someone who didn’t take her seriously at all.
This was absolutely the first time someone dared to confront her this way.
Just moments ago, she had been speaking to Liu Zheng politely and amiably.
That was being very generous to Liu Zheng indeed!
But now, the idea of humbling herself before a country bumpkin, a bumpkin, was simply out of the question.
At the moment, An Lin was so angry she was trembling.
The lofty parts of her body were also quaking uncontrollably.
Her face, however, was a sight for sore eyes, darkened with anger, as she berated Liu Zheng.
"Let me tell you, Liu Zheng! I didn’t come here today to beg you; I came to inform you that you are to treat our President Luo. Got it? I’m notifying you, not begging you to go. Listen well, if you don’t want to go, if you’re not willing to go, our President Luo certainly has the power to make sure you can’t get by in Qing Shan County."
How about that, from asking for help to now making threats.
Of course, An Lin’s words just now can hardly be considered a request.
She herself said it, she wasn’t here today to ask Liu Zheng to heal someone, but to notify Liu Zheng to obediently go treat Luo Ya.
Now, An Lin had actually started to intimidate Liu Zheng.
Liu Zheng narrowed his eyes, looking at An Lin before him.
Seeing her still acting high and mighty, he couldn’t help but snort coldly, raising his hand to point in the direction of the yard’s entrance.
"Get out, get out right now. Grandpa here doesn’t entertain creatures that can’t speak human language. And also, go back and tell your so-called President Luo that I, Liu Zheng, am right here waiting to see how she plans to make me unable to get by in Qing Shan County."
Having reached this stage in the conversation, both parties had said all there was to say.
An Lin glared at Liu Zheng with venomous eyes, stomping her foot forcefully, the proud aspects of her continuing to quake.
Turning around, An Lin walked toward the gate of the yard.
As she left without looking back, Liu Zheng turned his head and saw Wu Min, who had changed his clothes and washed his face, walking out.
"Xiao Zheng, what happened just now?"
Wu Min glanced at the furiously departing An Lin and asked in surprise.
Seeing Wu Min, all the annoyance inside Liu Zheng dissipated instantly.
"Nothing serious, just someone I met on the way back today. She insisted I treat their leader but didn’t speak to me properly. She didn’t ask me properly and then ended up threatening me. I don’t indulge such nonsense!"
Hearing this, Wu Min couldn’t help but be stunned, then grew a little anxious.
"Xiao Zheng, but..."
Before she could utter her words of persuasion, Liu Zheng took her hand.
"Alright, sister-in-law! Don’t worry about that matter, I’ve got it under control."
While speaking, he took Wu Min’s hand and walked toward the house, saying, "We haven’t finished what we started just now! We still need to continue, right?"
