As the system prompt sounded, Shen Che snapped back to his senses. He strode forward and delivered a fierce kick to the red-haired man’s stomach.
“Ah!” The red-haired man let out a pig-like scream, his body curling up as he rolled on the ground in agony.
Shen Che snorted coldly, then slowly bent down and rummaged through the red-haired man’s pockets. Before long, he pulled out the man’s wallet along with the cash he had stolen earlier during the rampage at the noodle shop and stuffed them casually into his coat.
“This money will count as compensation for what you did to the noodle shop,” Shen Che said coldly. After confirming that the red-haired man and his subordinates could still barely move, he added, “Take your people and get lost. Carry away the ones who passed out too. If you dare come back to collect debts, I don’t mind sending you to the hospital again.”
The red-haired man didn’t dare resist at all. Enduring the throbbing pain in his head, he scrambled to his feet, nodding and bowing repeatedly, his voice trembling as he cried, “Yes, yes, sir, don’t worry! I promise we’ll never come back again! We’re leaving right now!”
As soon as he finished, he hurriedly called his men to carry away their unconscious companions and left in a panic.
After subduing the dozen or so arrogant thugs, Shen Che casually patted non-existent dust off his body and walked steadily into Su Linyi’s bedroom. The coldness on his face instantly softened. Looking at Su Linyi and her mother, he spoke gently, “The trouble has been completely dealt with. I doubt they’ll dare come back again. Here, this is the money they took earlier.”
He pulled a slightly disheveled stack of cash from his coat, along with the red-haired man’s bulging wallet, and handed it to Su Linyi’s mother. The thugs clearly didn’t have much money on them, so he only took from their leader. “This wallet too. Take it as their way of apologizing.”
Before heading upstairs, Shen Che had already noticed the smashed cash register and immediately understood the gang’s actions.
Su Linyi’s mother took the money and wallet with trembling hands, her eyes reddened with emotion. Gratitude overflowed on her face as she bowed deeply and spoke in a tearful voice, “Thank you, benefactor! Truly, thank you for saving us. Without you, my daughter and I today would have…”
Seeing this, Shen Che quickly stepped forward and gently helped her up, a modest smile on his face as he spoke sincerely, “Aunt, please don’t be so polite. It was nothing at all. Anyone would’ve stepped in during a situation like that.”
Su Linyi looked at the handsome and refined Shen Che before her. Her eyes sparkled with admiration and gratitude, like a fangirl meeting her idol, as she sincerely said, “Benefactor, thank you so much for today!” This chapter is updated first at novelping dot com.
“It was just something I did in passing. No need to take it to heart,” Shen Che replied with a warm smile. Then, remembering his real purpose for coming, he subtly shifted the topic, “By the way, I was so focused on solving the problem that I forgot to introduce myself.”
“My name is Shen Che. I saw the help post your mother made online and thought I’d come over to see if I could be of any assistance.”
His gaze turned to Su Linyi, filled with friendliness and concern. “You must be Miss Su Linyi?”
Hearing this, Su Linyi suddenly understood. So the handsome and reliable man before her had come all this way to help them. Her gratitude deepened, and she nodded hard, her sweet voice full of sincerity, “Yes, I’m Su Linyi. Brother Shen, I really don’t know how to thank you enough for your kindness.”
Then, she offered another sincere thank-you.
When Shen Che heard her call him “Brother Shen,” he felt a little awkward. Was he really that old? He was only twenty-five.
“Ahem, just call me Young Master Shen.”
Su Linyi’s mother’s expression paused slightly upon hearing why Shen Che had come, a trace of disappointment flashing in her eyes as she spoke softly, “Young Master Shen, we are endlessly grateful for your righteous help today. We know you genuinely want to help Linyi. It’s just…”
She trailed off for a moment, her voice filled with helplessness and sorrow. “To be honest with you, my daughter’s illness… over the years, we’ve traveled across the entire nation, seeking out countless renowned doctors, but none have been able to help. Your kind intentions—we’re deeply touched—but I’m afraid we can’t expect too much.”
Recalling the difficult journey of seeking treatment over the years, each time full of hope only to end in disappointment, Su Linyi’s mother felt like her heart was being pounded by a heavy hammer. The endless waiting, the high expenses, and the helpless expressions of the doctors flashed through her mind like scenes from a film. This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
Looking at the benefactor before her who had risked himself to help, Su Linyi’s mother felt a mixture of emotions. He had helped them without hesitation, yet she had nothing to offer in return. The sense of helplessness and guilt weighed on her like a heavy stone. She lowered her head and choked out, “Young Master Shen, I’m really sorry. We truly have nothing we can give back…”
Seeing this, Shen Che quickly stepped in to stop her and swiftly changed the topic to ease the tension, “Aunt, please don’t take it to heart. Anyone would have done the same in that situation.”
He paused, then looked at Su Linyi and comforted her gently, “Miss Su, don’t lose hope. Maybe the doctors you’ve seen before simply weren’t skilled in treating your specific illness.”
Listening to Shen Che’s words, sincere and warm, Su Linyi’s mother felt as if a beam of light had pierced the darkness in her heart, rekindling a glimmer of hope. That’s right, despite years of searching for a cure, they’d never found one. Perhaps this was the turning point?
The more she thought about it, the more she felt it was worth a try. She quickly turned to Su Linyi, eyes full of anticipation, and said eagerly, “Linyi, why don’t we give it a try? Maybe the doctor this gentleman brought really can cure you.”
Su Linyi looked up at her mother’s hopeful face and nodded obediently, silently agreeing to it. How could she not want to be free of the illness that had plagued her for so many years? That desire burned stronger in her heart than anyone could imagine.
Seeing her daughter agree, Su Linyi’s mother’s face lit up with joy. Even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed to smile. She looked at Shen Che and asked gratefully, “Then we’ll go with the surgery. Young Master Shen, if I may ask, when can we arrange for Linyi’s operation?”
Shen Che paused, quickly waved his hand, and explained, “No, not a surgery with a doctor.”
He then turned to Su Linyi, his expression sincere. “I happened to study traditional Chinese medicine before. Miss Su, if it’s convenient, may I take a look at your condition first?”
Upon hearing this, both Su Linyi and her mother exchanged surprised glances. To them, Young Master Shen, with his refined and scholarly appearance, seemed completely unrelated to the ancient and mysterious field of traditional Chinese medicine.