Chapter 1288 Treating the Illness
"I don't need to say anything more, do I?"
Chen Xuan habitually pulled out a cigarette.
Cao Gang, with remarkable insight, fumbled in his pocket and produced a high-end lighter, lighting Chen Xuan's cigarette.
Watching Chen Xuan's demeanor, Huo Guangtai was filled with envy. How many people in the capital could get Cao Gang, the patriarch of the Cao family from the Middle Three Sects, to light their cigarette?
He gazed intently at Chen Xuan, his heart involuntarily sighing that the Su family of the capital had found an excellent son-in-law.
"No need, no need."
Cao Bin repeatedly shook his head, his face full of apprehension.
"Speak."
"Can you give me a cigarette?"
"Here!"
Cao Bin took the cigarette, then took the lighter from Cao Gang's hand. After lighting it, he exhaled a cloud of smoke.
After smoking this cigarette, Cao Bin's expression seemed to relax considerably.
"Kid, hurry up and confess honestly. Don't court death!" Li Er threatened.
Cao Bin took a deep drag of his cigarette before slowly saying, "Actually, it's like this. Yang Ying and I were ordered to come to the Cao family. Our main objective was to help Cao Gang obtain the position of family patriarch and then to have Cao Gang serve us, controlling the Cao family."
"Control the Cao family? Isn't that making Mr. Cao a puppet?" Huo Guangtai frowned, saying with great surprise.
There seemed to be a grand conspiracy at play!
Cao Gang's face was as dark as water, "Tell me, who ordered you to do this?"
"To be honest, I don't know either. This matter has always been handled by Yang Ying. I was merely cooperating with Yang Ying, or rather, just assisting her. I don't know many things," Cao Bin said.
"Tell me quickly, or I'll kill you right now," Cao Gang said angrily.
Someone was actually plotting against the Cao family in such a way, and even wanted to make him a puppet. This truly infuriated him!
"Not talking? Then do you want to taste the power of the Hao Ran Zhengyang Talisman?" Chen Xuan sneered.
Cao Bin's expression changed, and he stammered, "I... I really don't know... what's going on..."
"Really don't know?"
Chen Xuan pressed for an answer.
Cao Bin suddenly remembered something and said quickly, "I only know that Yang Ying has close ties with Huanghai Group. I don't know the specifics."
Chen Xuan's eyebrows shot up.
This Huanghai Group again?
What was the origin of this Huanghai Group? To go to such lengths and scheme against the Cao family of the Nine Gates in the capital, one must remember that the Cao family belonged to the Middle Three Sects, with extraordinary strength.
Although he didn't know the strength of Huanghai Group, for it to want to annex the Cao family was akin to a snake trying to swallow an elephant. Wasn't it afraid of bursting?
Suddenly, he realized that Huanghai Group was not attempting to swallow an elephant. Instead, it was using the easiest method to control the entire Cao family. After all, as long as Yang Ying and Cao Bin controlled Cao Gang, they could control the entire Cao family in the capital.
They only needed to gradually transfer the Cao family's profits to Xuanyun Group, and that would be enough.
"You Huanghai Group, how dare you use insidious tricks against my Cao family? You're simply courting death!"
Cao Gang's face was extremely grim.
"Mr. Cao knows Huanghai Group?"
"To be frank, as far as I know, Huanghai Group is a second-rate enterprise in the capital. Recently, Huanghai Group approached me wanting to cooperate with me and the Cao family," Cao Gang said in a deep voice. "I didn't agree at first, but Yang Ying said Huanghai Group had good strength, and I didn't take it seriously. I let the Cao family cooperate with Huanghai Group. It seems they had plans long ago."
Chen Xuan cautioned, "So that's how it is. Patriarch Cao, you must be careful."
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen. I will absolutely not let this Huanghai Group off."
"Mr. Cao, you must also be careful."
Chen Xuan always felt that this matter was not so simple.
Cao Gang was dismissive and snorted, "What is the mere Huanghai Group? I will definitely make Huanghai Group pay a bloody price!"
Chen Xuan smiled faintly.
No matter what, with the Cao family taking the lead, Xuanyun Group could then reap the benefits.
This help was not in vain.
"Then how should we deal with him?"
Chen Xuan looked at Cao Bin.
Cao Gang's gaze turned cold, and he uttered only one word: "Kill!"
With that, he actually pulled out a firearm from his embrace. However, this firearm was exquisite and small, no larger than half a palm.
The firearm was pressed against Cao Bin's temple.
"Dad, no matter what, we lived together for so many years. I've called you Dad for so many years. You can't kill me, can you? Dad, please, spare me!"
Even with Cao Bin's power, he couldn't withstand the firearm. He quickly pleaded desperately.
A hint of reluctance flashed in Cao Gang's heart.
Memories of his time with Cao Bin also flashed through his mind.
Soon, he gritted his teeth, suppressed his thoughts, and quickly pulled the trigger!
Bang!
Although it was a miniature firearm, its power was not small at all. The bullet directly pierced Cao Bin's temple!
Cao Bin toppled to the ground.
And all of Cao Gang's hopes were gone!
He had always doted on his only son, giving him everything good. But now, upon discovering the truth, he had nothing left and no longer had any attachments.
Chen Xuan knew that Cao Gang was feeling immense pain at the moment, so he patted Cao Gang's shoulder to comfort him, "Mr. Cao, you don't need to be so sad."
"How can I not be sad? For so many years, I poured all my energy into my wife and this son, and now I know such news..." Cao Gang said with a self-deprecating laugh. "Moreover, I am infertile. I will have no descendants in the future and will likely grow old alone."
"Mr. Cao, don't you still have your lawful wife?"
"Oh, I forgot. I wonder how Xiao Lan is doing?" Cao Gang's eyes showed a flicker of hope.
"Don't worry, Cao Bin and Li Ying have been apprehended. Your lawful wife should be safe and sound."
Hearing Chen Xuan's words, Cao Gang was slightly relieved.
"Mr. Cao, I also have some good news for you. According to my observation, your infertility can be treated. Although you are not young, with my careful conditioning, you should still be able to have a child!"
"Really? Could it be that Mr. Chen is also a divine physician?" Cao Gang was stunned, his eyes wide with surprise.
His incurable disease could be cured?
"I only know a little about medicine," Chen Xuan said humbly.
"If Mr. Chen can cure my illness, he will be my reborn parents!" Cao Gang was extremely emotional.
He had no siblings and was the sole heir of his lineage. If Chen Xuan could restore his fertility now, it would be tantamount to continuing his ancestral line. This kindness was too great!
Good heavens, reborn parents? Huo Guangtai's eyes widened.
"Mr. Cao, you are too kind. Let's focus on the treatment first," Chen Xuan said with a faint smile.
"Then I'll trouble Mr. Chen," Cao Gang nodded in agreement.
Originally, Chen Xuan had planned to treat Cao Gang on the spot. However, having a child was not a one-person matter. Cao Gang's lawful wife was also not young and required conditioning to have a child. Therefore, Chen Xuan got into Cao Gang's car and headed towards the Cao family residence.
At the Cao family residence, Chen Xuan resolved Cao Gang's fertility issues and prescribed Chinese herbal medicine for both Cao Gang and his wife. If they followed the prescription, they would be able to have a child within a month.
"Mr. Chen, thank you so much! I don't know how to repay you now!" Cao Gang was so excited he didn't know what to do.
Chen Xuan smiled faintly and said nothing more.
Cao Gang suddenly remembered something and said eagerly, "Mr. Chen, there is a grand banquet for influential families tonight. Please do attend!"