"Miss Qiu, last night's events were truly my fault. My mind was clouded, and I implore you to overlook my past transgressions and accept me!"
"If you refuse me, I shall perish right here today!"
Bai Yunlong’s demeanor was pitiful, clearly having knelt there for a considerable time.
"Alright, stop staring, everyone. Get back to work."
Seeing Bai Yunlong's state, Qiu Hanying knew that this man in his sixties was resolute. She had no choice but to first disperse the onlookers.
Once everyone had left, Qiu Hanying sighed and turned to Bai Yunlong.
"Master Bai, let me be clear. The person who acted last night was not me. I am merely an ordinary person with no such abilities. So, you should leave now."
"What? It wasn't you?"
Hearing Qiu Hanying's words, Bai Yunlong's eyes widened, his expression filled with disbelief. He had personally witnessed golden light emanating from Qiu Hanying last night!
"It truly wasn't me. Look, this protective amulet was given to me by a friend. It was this item that killed Song Tao yesterday."
With no other recourse, Qiu Hanying took out the protective amulet Lin Chen had given her. She knew very well that if she couldn't give Bai Yunlong an explanation today, he might truly die here. If Bai Yunlong met with misfortune at the entrance of Ru Shuang Group, how could the Bai family behind him let her off easily?
"I see. Then, Miss Qiu, who is this friend of yours? Could you introduce me?"
"Rest assured, I am willing to offer half of my Bai family's fortune as a token of my gratitude!"
Bai Yunlong spoke with fervent hope, begging Qiu Hanying.
"Alas, Master Bai, you are also a practitioner of martial arts. Do you think I can reveal his true identity?"
Qiu Hanying sighed softly, her expression helpless. Truthfully, she was very tempted by Bai Yunlong's offer. The Bai family was a prominent clan, ranking within the top ten in the entire Zhejiang Province. Half of such a family's fortune would undoubtedly be far more substantial than Ru Shuang Group's assets. However, she understood even better that if she were to reveal Lin Chen's true identity, she didn't know what troubles it might bring in the future.
"Very well."
Hearing Qiu Hanying's words, Bai Yunlong's face fell with disappointment. He could only rise from the ground. At this moment, he was filled with regret for his actions last night! He hadn't expected to miss out on encountering a true master!
"Miss Qiu, I am willing to offer ten million yuan for you to convey a message to that senior. Would that be acceptable?"
Suddenly, as if struck by an idea, Bai Yunlong asked Qiu Hanying.
"What? Ten million yuan just to convey a message?"
Qiu Hanying was stunned by Bai Yunlong's words. Before, there was a "God of Investment" who reportedly charged five million for a meal. But now? To simply relay a message to Lin Chen, he was offering ten million!
"Please, Miss Qiu, do not refuse. It is truly just to deliver a message. Whether it succeeds or fails, I shall not harbor any further expectations!"
Bai Yunlong pleaded with Qiu Hanying, his eyes full of earnestness. His Bai family was currently facing a crisis of survival. If they couldn't find a way to become stronger, all their assets would be handed over to others. Ten million yuan to deliver a message was undoubtedly worth it at such a critical juncture! What if that senior agreed?
"Alright, I will try my best."
Seeing Bai Yunlong's earnestness, Qiu Hanying could only agree. Without any hesitation, Bai Yunlong transferred ten million yuan to Ru Shuang Group's account. Upon receiving the notification of the ten million yuan deposit, Qiu Hanying felt as if she were in a dream. So, earning money could truly be this simple!
"Master Bai, tell me what message you want me to convey."
Qiu Hanying then looked at Bai Yunlong and asked.
"Miss Qiu, all you need to tell that senior is that if he is willing to guide me once, my Bai family, starting with myself, all seventy-six members, are willing to serve him as master. For this life and the next, we shall die without regret!"
Bai Yunlong had clearly put everything on the line as he spoke to Qiu Hanying.
"What? Just for one instance of guidance, they are willing to acknowledge him as master?"
Hearing this, Qiu Hanying's mouth fell open even wider, her expression filled with utter disbelief.
"Yes, Director Qiu. This matter concerns the lives of seventy-six members of my Bai family. Please ensure this message is delivered."
As he spoke, Bai Yunlong bowed deeply to Qiu Hanying, his expression filled with supplication.
"Alright, rest assured. You can go back and await my news. I will give you a reply by tonight."
"Then I am deeply grateful to you, Miss Qiu. Upon success, there will surely be further rewards!"
Having received Qiu Hanying's affirmative reply, Bai Yunlong finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave. Watching Bai Yunlong's retreating figure, Qiu Hanying's emotions were a complex mix. What kind of man had she encountered this time? For a single instance of guidance, an influential family was willing to pledge their allegiance to him. Was she truly dreaming?
Upon returning to her office, Qiu Hanying immediately took out her phone and called Lin Chen. Regardless, she had accepted ten million yuan from him, and she had to convey the message.
On the other end, Lin Chen listened to the whole story and didn't say much. He simply instructed: "Tell him to register at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of the Fifth Hospital. However, my identity must not be revealed to him."
"Mmm, mmm, okay, I understand!"
Receiving Lin Chen's reply, Qiu Hanying didn't hesitate and immediately called Bai Yunlong.
"Master Bai, that... that senior said you should register at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of the Fifth Hospital."
Qiu Hanying relayed Lin Chen's words verbatim.
"Miss Qiu, your life-saving grace is unforgettable!"
Upon hearing Qiu Hanying's words, Bai Yunlong didn't dare to hesitate. He immediately went to the Fifth Hospital and registered for an appointment at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department. Before long, he arrived at the office of the department. As soon as he entered, he saw Xie Yun attending to a patient. As for Lin Chen, he was wearing a white coat and a mask, acting as a diligent note-taker, drawing no suspicion.
"Elderly sir, where do you feel discomfort?"
It was already afternoon when it was Bai Yunlong's turn. He was the only patient left in the entire department. Xie Yun asked while skillfully preparing to take his pulse. In recent days, since treating Old Master Zheng, more and more people had been coming to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department for consultations.
"Uh, doctor, I... I don't feel any discomfort."
Hearing Xie Yun's question, Bai Yunlong was bewildered.