"CEO, I'm just cooperating with you a bit. The instructor is still here, let's save some face." Lin Hai lowered his voice, blinking.

Ouyang Xiaoya's expression eased slightly. After all, with the instructor present, it was worth giving that dead beast extra face, not to mention that she still needed to maintain a lady's propriety.

"Hmph, I'll deal with you later."

"Mhm, when it's just the two of us in private, you can do whatever you want to me." Lin Hai blinked again.

Just at this moment, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

"Excuse me, does Mr. Lin live here?"

An exceedingly polite voice sounded.

The women couldn't help but look over and saw a young man dressed in a sharp suit.

The young man also got stunned entering the villa, thinking, damn, so many beautiful women, just how awesome is the owner of this house.

His gaze involuntarily landed on Lin Hai in the middle of the sofa, holding Ke'er.

"I am Lin Hai. May I ask what you need from me?" Lin Hai asked, puzzled.

The young man admired even more in his heart, thinking truly befitting of an eminent person, surrounded by so much joyful beauty, harmonious without compare, how does he do it.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Lin. I'm here on behalf of Du Shancheng. Mr. Du sent me to find you," the young man said with a bow.

"Oh? Secretary Du is looking for me?" Lin Hai nodded.

"That's right, Secretary Du would like to have dinner with you alone tonight. I wonder if you are available?"

"It's already eleven-thirty..."

The young man appeared somewhat embarrassed, "Secretary Du really wishes to meet Mr. Lin."

Lin Hai thought for a moment and nodded. It was clear the young man was being very circumspect; Du Shancheng must have something up his sleeve, and the dinner was just a pretense.

It was a good opportunity to escape the CEO's wrath.

"Secretary Du serves the country and the people. Since he wants to see me, I can't shirk the duty."

Putting on his clothes, Lin Hai said to Ouyang Xiaoya with a smile, "CEO, I'll be leaving first. Let's talk about our matters some other time."

"Damn your freaking damn! You dead beast."

Ouyang Xiaoya huffed, clenching her pink fist and pounding it on the sofa.

Lin Hai was very curious, for Du Shancheng to be looking for him so late surely meant something.

And what use could he be to Du Shancheng?

Faced with the enthusiastic invitation, Lin Hai found it difficult to decline.

Sitting in the car, the young man spoke while driving, "Mr. Lin, Secretary Du hopes that this matter can be kept as confidential as possible."

"Don't worry, as long as it's nothing outrageous, I will help to the best of my ability," Lin Hai agreed, even though he wasn't sure what it was about.

The young man nodded to himself, impressed, "Secretary Du was right, Mr. Lin is indeed a man of virtue."

"Mr. Lin rest assured, Secretary Du is upright and will definitely not do anything outrageous or illegal."

Lin Hai smiled faintly, indeed, Du Shancheng had a very good reputation; there was no need for too much worry.

The car drove for over an hour, winding up and around, finally arriving on the outskirts of Huadu City.

This place was an independent sanatorium built on a mountain.

The sanatorium was established by the government, but not open to the public; instead, it was for those high-ranking officials from Yanjing to retire or recuperate.

"Here we are, Mr. Lin, please get out of the car."

Lin Hai got out of the car, very curious, why did Du Shancheng choose to meet here? Could it be that he worked himself to the point of exhaustion for the people and ended up in a nursing home?

"Secretary Du is alright, isn't he?" Lin Hai asked the young man.

The young man replied with a smile, "Secretary Du is in good health. It's just that this time, an old Chief from Zhongnanhe is coming to Huadu for convalescence, so we asked Mr. Lin to come over."

"What do you need me for?"

"Of course, it's to treat an illness. I won't hide it from Mr. Lin, this old Chief from Zhongnanhe has been suffering from a hidden illness left over from the years of war resistance. He's been tormented by the disease for years, and as he gets older, his body is almost unable to bear it anymore."

"Damn, can't the Imperial Physicians from Zhongnanhe cure it?" Lin Hai asked doubtfully.

The young man gave a bitter smile, "They can only treat the symptoms, but they can't eradicate the root cause."

"Secretary Du said that even the Ye Family from Yanjing, a family of medical experts, couldn't completely eradicate it."

"This old Chief is Secretary Du's first mentor, so he hopes you can help out."

Lin Hai was speechless. The Ye Family from Yanjing, also known as a lineage of medical expertise, not only had involvement in politics but their family members also possessed high medical skills, growing into a major clan relying on medical governance.

He also knew that his own Heavenly Creation Hand seemed to originate from the Ye Family.

If even they were helpless, could his little bit of skill make a difference?

But since he had come, he should at least meet them.

Approaching the nursing home, the trees along the way were lush and tranquil, giving a very peaceful and serene feel.

No wonder it was a place for Chiefs to convalesce. Tsk tsk.

Inside a detached two-story building, Lin Hai finally met Du Shancheng.

"Young Brother Lin has arrived, ha ha," Du Shancheng greeted warmly, shaking hands.

Lin Hai also smiled and said, "Secretary Du, you're setting me up this time, aren't you?"

He didn't care what rank of official the other was; dealing with high-level leaders, sometimes being too polite could actually make things seem more distant.

Sure enough, Du Shancheng didn't mind and gave a bitter smile, "This old Chief was my first leader and took good care of me along the way. Seeing him entangled by illness really makes me feel guilty, so I had to trouble Mr. Lin."

Lin Hai nodded. Du Shancheng seemed sincere and not at all pretentious; still remembering his old Chief even after rising to the position of provincial governor showed he was truly a good person.

"I just know a little bit of medical skill. I can't guarantee a cure, that's for sure."

Du Shancheng nodded, "Don't worry, Brother Lin, if you can't cure it, there's nothing we can do, and no one will blame you."

"May I know what illness the old leader has?"

"It's difficult to say; even the Imperial Physicians of Zhongnanhe are at their wit's end."

"Damn... seems like a tough case," Lin Hai rubbed the back of his head. He had been in contact with medical technology before, but it had been many years since he had delved deeply into it and he didn't know if he could make an accurate diagnosis now.

But from what Du Shancheng said, having him come seemed like just giving it a try—fine if it worked, and no big deal if it didn't.

"Young Brother Lin, as long as you're willing to help this time, if there's anything you need in the future—as long as it's not illegal or against discipline—I'll definitely help!"

Lin Hai smiled, "Then thank you, Secretary Du."

In fact, he was not willing to deal with these government officials, as he had another hidden identity.

Suddenly, Lin Hai's gaze was drawn to a piece of calligraphy.

"Hey? This calligraphy is quite unique," Lin Hai noticed as soon as he entered that the interior was decorated with care, clearly, all for the old Chief.

"Young Brother Lin also understands calligraphy?" Du Shancheng had always been curious about Lin Hai.

Lin Hai shook his head, "I don't understand it, but I reckon the person who wrote this calligraphy probably died not long after finishing it."

"Oh? That shouldn't be. This is the work of a great calligrapher, created when he was in his prime."

Lin Hai took a closer look and shook his head, "If that's the case, then this calligraphy must be a fake."

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