"Yes…" Zhou Yi Yi nodded, then hurried forward to greet them. "Qi Ya, Xu Ke, good evening. Sorry to trouble you."

In front of her elders, she did not show her distaste for Xu Ke.

If my aunt knew I disliked Xu Ke and still invited him over, she would definitely sense that something was amiss.

Xu Ke, seeing this, was considerate enough to smile back. "Yi Yi, good evening."

Zhou Yi Yi was somewhat pleasantly surprised to see Xu Ke being so polite.

I was worried he wouldn't even give me face in front of Zhou Xiuyun. After all, the last time I ran into him and Zhang Qiming at the restaurant, he nearly choked me with his words.

Seeing this, Wang Qiya breathed a sigh of relief.

I was so afraid they were going to start fighting right here at the door.

Wang Qiya called out sweetly to Zhou Xiuyun, "Hello, Auntie Yun!"

Zhou Xiuyun's smile bloomed. "Qi Ya, it's been so long! Come in, come in and sit down!"

Seeing this, Xu Ke also stepped forward. "Good evening, Auntie Yun. I'm Xu Ke."

Zhou Xiuyun gave Xu Ke a polite but awkward smile. "Hello."

She didn't engage in much small talk with him, seeming rather distracted.

It doesn't matter how good Xu Ke's medical skills are. The important thing is, when will those two Divine Doctors arrive?

Seeing this, Wang Qiya's expression changed slightly. The difference in Zhou Xiuyun's attitude towards them was all too clear.

But Xu Ke didn't seem to mind.

This attitude is perfectly normal—neither warm nor malicious, just indifferent. It's a lot better than the people from the Ye and Huang Families, anyway.

Just then, Zhou Qingzhi's voice called from inside, "Has Qi Ya arrived?"

"Yes, Uncle Qingzhi!" Wang Qiya called out.

"Then come in quickly and take a seat."

Zhou Qingzhi's voice carried a laugh, but upon closer listening, a hint of disappointment could still be detected.

Just then, Zhou Yi Yi suddenly exclaimed, "Dad, Qi Ya didn't come alone! She brought her brother-in-law, Xu Ke."

"Brother Xu's medical skills are quite good. How about we let him take a look at Grandpa first?"

I get it now. The "Doctor Xu" Ouyang Hao mentioned definitely isn't Xu Ke. The reason I'm so sure is that Ouyang Hao and the others must have overheard my conversation. They know Wang Qiya arrived with her brother-in-law, so how could they not realize that the person at the door is Xu Ke of the Wang Family? If he were really Doctor Xu, they would have rushed over to greet him by now. But they didn't! The truth is crystal clear.

Zhou Qingzhi was taken aback. "Xu Ke?"

The name Xu Ke had recently become thunderously famous in Tianhai, so of course he'd heard of it. But he had no idea Xu Ke was also a doctor.

Zhou Xiuyun's expression changed.

Let Xu Ke examine Zhou Hongsheng first? What if the Divine Doctors arrive and see someone with inferior skills daring to perform a consultation before them? They might get annoyed and leave in a huff! I know that the more skilled these Divine Doctors are, the more eccentric their tempers. It's best to avoid stepping on their toes at all costs!

Seeing this, Zhou Xiuyun could only resort to delaying tactics. "There's no need. They are our guests, so let's have Xu Ke and Qi Ya rest inside for a bit first."

"When Boss Duan and Brother Hao's two invited Divine Doctors arrive, wouldn't it be better for everyone to consult together and discuss things?"

Her words seemed considerate, but they were actually a subtle warning.

There are two Divine Doctors on their way, invited by the helmsmen of two great powers. You had better think carefully about your place…

If Xu Ke failed to grasp her meaning, so be it. Her main goal was to prevent Xu Ke from overreaching. As long as she could stall until the real Divine Doctors arrived, then Xu Ke, if he had any pride, would understand not to show off his meager skills before the masters and would instead seek to learn humbly.

Besides, I feel like I'm still being considerate. As doctors, we all understand that one can learn a great deal from observing a Divine Doctor. By not chasing him away and letting him rest, I'm giving him a chance to listen in and learn a thing or two when the true experts arrive!

Xu Ke raised an eyebrow. How could he fail to understand the subtext?

Now I finally understand why Zhou Yi Yi wanted me to come. The plan was to have the Divine Doctors invited by Ouyang Hao and Duan Chongfeng 'consult' with me on how to save the patient…

Wang Qiya's expression turned ugly.

How could I not see that Zhou Xiuyun's attitude is completely dismissive of my brother-in-law!

Zhou Yi Yi hastily smiled. "Auntie, Brother Xu just came to visit Grandpa. If the Divine Doctors arrive, he might be too modest to examine him in front of his seniors."

This is my chance to show Wang Qiya what level Xu Ke's skills are really at. How can Aunt Zhou Xiuyun stop me?

Zhou Xiuyun, however, frowned deeply.

What is wrong with this girl? Has she gone mad?

Just then, Zhou Qingzhi and the other two men reached the doorway.

Duan Chongfeng immediately exchanged a look with Xu Ke. He had to admit, he was feeling a little nervous, having heard every word of The Dialogue at the entrance.

He knew that Zhou Yi Yi and Zhou Xiuyun were still in the dark about Xu Ke being a Divine Doctor. But he couldn't figure out Xu Ke's game. Is he playing dumb? Or something else? Should I play along with this act? I have no idea what's going on.

When Xu Ke saw Duan Chongfeng's overly cautious demeanor, he couldn't help but smile.

At that moment, Ouyang Hao, lacking Duan Chongfeng's reservations, greeted him openly. "Doctor Xu, you've arrived! The Zhou Family has been waiting a long time for you."

As his words fell, the entrance to the Zhou Family Mansion went silent. Utterly, deathly silent. You could hear a pin drop.

Zhou Yi Yi was stunned.

Is Xu Ke really Doctor Xu?

Zhou Xiuyun's eyes also widened.

Only Wang Qiya remained unsurprised. It made perfect sense that Ouyang Hao, as Qin Ya's husband, would know Xu Ke's identity.

Meanwhile, Duan Chongfeng breathed a sigh of relief. With Ouyang Hao taking the lead, he didn't have to say anything.

"Patriarch Ouyang, I apologize. I had already arranged to come with Qi Ya, so I had to refuse your offer," Xu Ke said with a slight smile.

Ouyang Hao waved his hand and laughed heartily. "Doctor Xu, you're being too formal. I…"

He was just about to say more, but Zhou Qingzhi cut him off, striding excitedly toward Xu Ke. "You're the Doctor Xu who cured Xiao Jie?!"

"President Zhou," Xu Ke replied, "I wouldn't dare call myself a Divine Doctor, but yes, I was the one who saved Xiao Jie."

I can call Zhou Xiuyun 'Auntie,' but it would be awkward to call Zhou Qingzhi 'Uncle.' He's standing with Duan Chongfeng and Ouyang Hao. If I call him Uncle Zhou, what does that make them?

"Then how can you not be a Divine Doctor?" Zhou Qingzhi was like a man who'd just found his savior, warmly grabbing Xu Ke's arm. "Come, Doctor Xu, please, come in and sit down."

"I was just saying, you should have let Hao Zi bring you and Qi Ya over. It would have been no trouble for him to play chauffeur."

Seeing her father change his demeanor so drastically, Zhou Yi Yi stood there with a blank expression, not knowing how to interject.

And besides… her mind still hadn't fully processed it.

So Xu Ke really is the Doctor Xu who cured Xiao Jie!

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