"Physiognomy? I do know a bit about that!" Liu Zhenglong nodded.

"It's best that you know, as it'll help you understand how I can do all this!" Ye Chen nodded. "The reason I was able to recount Divine Doctor Zhang's past is mainly due to what I perceived from his facial features!"

"You also know physiognomy?!" Liu Zhenglong exclaimed in shock.

Physiognomy, the art of observing people, allows one to perceive fortune and misfortune upon mastery.

Liu Zhenglong was acquainted with a master of physiognomy whose skill was incredibly profound. By merely studying the space of three inches between one's eyebrows, he could predict their imminent fortune or calamity. This master had an extraordinarily lofty status within the elite circle of society that Liu Zhenglong belonged to!

Countless wealthy tycoons within the circle scrambled to have their faces read by this master at his residence, but very few got their wishes.

His mastery in physiognomy was sublime, but he would not read faces just for anyone. According to him, reading faces also required fate!

Liu Zhenglong was fortunate enough to have his face read by this master, who gave him a string of Buddhist beads with the promise of imminent wealth if worn. Indeed, on the third day hence, Liu Zhenglong received news of a major development project, yielding profits of several hundred million, leaving him overjoyed and deeply grateful. In thanks, he gifted the master of physiognomy a mansion as a token of gratitude!

For Liu Zhenglong, a master of physiognomy was akin to a demigod with divine foresight!

But now, for Ye Chen to be skilled in both medicine and physiognomy truly astounded Liu Zhenglong.

This person was practically a prodigy!

"I'm not an expert in the way of physiognomy, but I do comprehend some aspects of it," Ye Chen replied, appearing indifferent. Liu Zhenglong's eyes were filled with utter astonishment, veneration, and admiration, yet to Ye Chen, they were but clouds drifting by.

Master one, master all!

Ye Chen had considerable accomplishments in martial arts, and could effortlessly dabble in other domains. Even if not an expert, he was exceptionally knowledgeable!

"Even if you can tell fortunes, you couldn't have known he was peeing blood, could you?" He Xihui asked.

"Let me correct you, what I spoke of was physiognomy, not fortune-telling, which is nothing but deceitful nonsense!" Ye Chen replied. "Knowing about his bloody urine was simply a physician's intuition, a conjecture, a speculation, and not absolutely certain."

"Could it be that everything about Divine Doctor Zhang was your wild guess?!" Zhang Xinlan stared at Ye Chen, feeling awe for the first time towards the man who lay prostrate under her pomegranate dress.

"Combining physiognomy with medical knowledge, I noticed something unusual about him and made bold guesses and rash assertions," Ye Chen said, shaking his head with a sigh. "Unfortunately, Divine Doctor Zhang's fate was really poor, and I ended up guessing everything correctly!"

Ye Chen's gaze was profound, a trace of sorrow crossing his face as if he pitied Divine Doctor Zhang's plight.

Liu Shihua really wanted to punch Ye Chen right in the face; he was becoming increasingly shameless, even pretending to be lofty so naturally!

"You guessed everything about Divine Doctor Zhang?" Liu Zhenglong asked incredulously.

"Not guessed, but inferred!" Ye Chen clarified. "Guessing is arbitrary, while inferring is based on evidence."

"Then how did you know that the beautiful assistant was being kept by Divine Doctor Zhang?" Liu Zhenglong was puzzled.

Even if Ye Chen's medical skill and his physiognomy were at their peak, he shouldn't have been able to see through the private relationship between Divine Doctor Zhang and his beautiful assistant, right?

Liu Zhenglong was particularly baffled because he had been fooled by Divine Doctor Zhang, actually believing their relationship to be pure and had been taken advantage of by the beautiful assistant several times.

"It's in the eyes!" Ye Chen pointed at his own eyes. "When they looked at each other, their behavior was too casual!"

"Apart from their unusual casualness, their relationship was extremely delicate. Yet, their deliberate concealment made it difficult for most people to notice, but it happened to be caught by me," Ye Chen continued. "Therefore, I boldly inferred that their relationship was one of financial support."

"Mr. Ye, you are truly godlike!" Liu Zhenglong extended his thumb and praised him. "But what is this Ying Ling Acupoint, and how did pressing it cause Divine Doctor Zhang to vomit blood?"

"The Ying Ling Acupoint is a very common point; for most people, even a heavy blow to this point wouldn't be a big issue," Ye Chen explained. "However, Divine Doctor Zhang was worn out, prematurely gray, and exhibited a puffy physique, which are signs of extreme decline. For someone whose vitality is severely depleted like him, applying pressure to the Ying Ling Acupoint could cause extreme pain and injury, revealing his own illness."

"But I wasn't very certain at the time; I just mentioned it offhand, not expecting to actually be right!" Ye Chen modestly added.

Ye Chen spoke of guesses, of unexpected correctness, of humility, as if Divine Doctor Zhang's issues were indeed coincidentally guessed by him.

But Liu Zhenglong knew better; he realized he had truly encountered a remarkable individual that day!

Not for nothing was he a man highly regarded by Empress Chu—a veritable dragon among men!

"If you could discern such a confidential illness of Divine Doctor Zhang's, you truly are a Divine Doctor!" He Xihui said. "Ye Chen, I'm begging you here to cure Liu Zhenglong's illness and let me conceive!"

"As long as you help us have a child, whatever you desire, I'll have Liu Zhenglong fulfill it for you!" He Xihui promised.

He Xihui was a top-tier talent agent in the entertainment industry in her early years, and after marrying into a wealthy family, she continued to dazzle in high society, undoubtedly one of the most intelligent women in the world. How could she not see the extraordinary in Ye Chen, who made such a stunning impression?

The arrival of Ye Chen brought her a glimpse of hope!

"Of course, I came here specifically to resolve this issue for you!" Ye Chen shook the medical report in his hand and said to Liu Zhenglong, "Brother Liu, let's find a place where I can take your pulse!"

"Great!" Liu Zhenglong replied with a hint of excitement.

In a luxuriously furnished, serene room, Liu Zhenglong sat upright with a serious expression on his face, while Ye Chen had been taking his pulse for half an hour!

The longer Ye Chen took to feel the pulse, the more anxious Liu Zhenglong became. Could it be that even Ye Chen couldn't cure his illness?

"Strange!"

Eventually, Ye Chen withdrew his hand and said to Liu Zhenglong.

"Mr Ye, what exactly is the matter? Please, tell me!" Liu Zhenglong asked.

"Yes, how is your brother Liu's pulse?" He Xihui also leaned in with a face full of concern.

"It's not easy to say right now, Sister Hui, please sit here too. I'll take your pulse as well!" Ye Chen pondered for a moment before suggesting he should also examine He Xihui's pulse.

"Okay!" He Xihui sat down and extended her hand to let Ye Chen take her pulse.

Ye Chen laid his hand on He Xihui's wrist, and after a while, his expression grew more solemn.

"Ye Chen, could the failure in our efforts to conceive be my fault?" He Xihui had a bad feeling in her heart.

Over the years, each time they had medical check-ups, it was Liu Zhenglong who had health issues. Some doctors prescribed treatments, but all were fruitless. He Xihui had also suspected that her inability to conceive might be due to her own issues, but all her medical tests were normal. However, the expression on Ye Chen's face now incited a dreadful thought within her.

"You are quite normal!" Ye Chen said.

"Then whose problem is it, exactly?" Zhang Xinlan also asked, as Ye Chen had been observing their medical conditions for some time without drawing any conclusion.

"On the surface, it seems to be Brother Liu's problem. He has some health issues that greatly reduce the likelihood of impregnating a woman," Ye Chen explained. "However, even if Brother Liu's health is not perfect, after years of careful nurturing, his condition should not pose a major issue."

"Moreover, the fact you haven't conceived during three years of marriage strongly suggests that there could be issues with both of you!" Ye Chen continued.

"What!" Liu Zhenglong's face turned pale in shock. "Mr Ye, what exactly are our problems then?"

"I can't be certain yet. Brother Liu, please first tell me in detail when you first became ill," Ye Chen requested. "With a clear understanding of the causes and the progression, I can systematically investigate and find the key issue."

"This…" Liu Zhenglong hesitated. Speaking about his youthful indiscretions was somewhat damaging to his image.

"You stupid thing, bold enough to do it but not to own it!" He Xihui cursed upon seeing Liu Zhenglong's hesitation. "What kind of person are you? I know all about your past and I've accepted you. Why can't you accept yourself?"

"Alright then, let me tell you about my 'glorious' past!" Liu Zhenglong said with a reddened face.

Liu Zhenglong is now successful and basks in glory, but over a decade ago, he was essentially a wastrel, a stereotypical spoiled rich second-generation kid.

More than a decade ago, the mention of Liu Zhenglong from the Hong Kong area would have been well-known throughout Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan!

Leveraging his wealthy father's resources, Liu Zhenglong was romantically linked with numerous models and actresses, almost living nightly in nightclubs, surrounded by beautiful women. His fame at the time even surpassed some of the celebrities!

However, consistently battling with different beauties was bound to cause problems and Liu Zhenglong found himself in trouble after an affair with a popular model!

Yet, his condition didn't seem to be very serious and didn't affect his potency as a man, except for some pain in a certain area.

Liu Zhenglong did seek medical advice in various hospitals at the time. The diagnosis was simply some inflammation that could be healed with a little care.

Feeling fine and without major health concerns, Liu Zhenglong breathed a sigh of relief but did not change his ways.

Men are naturally attracted to beautiful women, and Liu Zhenglong was in the prime of his youth, constantly contemplating how to conquer those aloof goddesses.

Thus, Liu Zhenglong continued his dalliances among beautiful women, with his illness never fully resolving.

But ten years ago, his father passed away due to illness, and Liu Zhenglong had to take a step back from his frivolous lifestyle to take over the family's vast business empire.

Liu Zhenglong was a capable man; although he had lived a profligate life, he transformed from a playboy into a successful businessman, reaching the pinnacle of Hong Kong and Macau's business world!

Alongside the success in his career, however, his chronic illness became an unspeakable affliction.

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