Chapter 22: The Clinic's First PatientFeng Xiao had long noticed Wang Fu lurking suspiciously at the school gate.Remembering what Wang Fu had said to Yan Yan that morning, Feng Xiao's lips curled into a cold smirk. These youngsters were quite young, yet their minds were far from simple.Just as the thought crossed his mind, he saw Wang Fu walking toward him.Feng Xiao let out a cold snort through his nose, slowly closed his eyes, and completely ignored Wang Fu's presence.Wang Fu hesitated beside Feng Xiao's stall, struggling for a long time before finally speaking up, "Boss, I… I want all of these things."Only then did Feng Xiao lazily sit up, lifting his eyelids to stare fixedly at him. "All of them?"His voice carried no warmth, chilling to the bone."Y-yes!"For some reason, Wang Fu felt quite intimidated by the boss of this sundry goods stall at the school gate.Although the girls in his class were particularly interested in him and often discussed topics related to him, Wang Fu always dismissed it with disdain.He simply didn't see what was so attractive about such a pretty boy.But over the past couple of days… every time he passed by the school gate, the other's eerie gaze fixed on him made him feel extremely uneasy.For no apparent reason, a chill would rise from the soles of his feet, shooting straight to the top of his head… Wang Fu even wondered if this feeling came from the boss himself.Yet, every time he entered the school gate and completely escaped the other's line of sight, the fear would vanish. Only then did Wang Fu dare to conclude that it was definitely because of him.Even though Wang Fu couldn't understand why such a person would make him so afraid, this thought left him feeling extremely uneasy now.When Yan Yan suggested today that Wang Fu come and kidnap him, Wang Fu almost blurted out a refusal, too scared to do as Yan Yan said.But if he didn't do it… he wouldn't be able to repay Yan Yan's favor. After weighing both sides, Wang Fu steeled himself and set out.He comforted himself, thinking that such a slender man, though about the same height as him, would be no match for his burly frame. He could easily take on two of him—there was nothing to fear!However, all of Wang Fu's mental preparations vanished completely under Feng Xiao's dark, profound gaze.When he spoke again, his arrogant and unrestrained words turned into, "Just… just wrap them all up for me!""Are you sure, student? Do you really need so many things?"Feng Xiao pointed at the sundry goods on the stall, showing more patience than Wang Fu had expected.Wang Fu deliberately raised his voice, "Of course! Don't waste your breath. I have money! Just give me a price, and I'll take everything!"The man smiled faintly, "Alright."Feng Xiao tugged at the corner of his mouth and quickly packed up the goods on the stall.His knuckles were distinct yet slender, possessing a man's strength but resembling a woman's hands.I can definitely handle him!Feeling a bit more confident, Wang Fu spoke even more boldly, "Since I'm buying so much from you, can you deliver it all to a place I specify?""You want me to deliver it?""That's right. I bought so much—you wouldn't refuse to deliver it, would you?"Feng Xiao was quite cooperative, "Of course, tell me the address, and I'll deliver it soon.""No need! I'll go with you to make sure you don't get lost!"The young man believed he was maintaining composure, unaware that his restless expression had already betrayed all his thoughts.Feng Xiao calmly withdrew his gaze and nodded placidly, "Alright."What did she intend to do to him? He was rather curious…Wang Fu remained tense throughout the journey, constantly pondering the reason behind Yan Yan's instructions. Could there be some deep-seated grudge between Yan Yan and the stall owner?Yet at the start of the semester, the stall owner had helped Yan Yan carry her belongings, and they had even eaten together at the school gate. When classmates saw them, there was much speculation about their relationship, though no conclusion was ever reached.This only deepened Wang Fu's confusion, but he dared not disobey Yan Yan's orders. He could only continue leading Feng Xiao to the location she had specified.…Meanwhile, You Lan was also hesitating. "Are you sure this will work?""Why wouldn't it?"Yan Yan methodically laid out her plan. "This golden thread was custom-made at a high cost. You just need to trust me—it won't ruin your clinic's reputation."You Lan surveyed the newly renovated clinic. Registered under his name, it had essentially relocated his original practice to this new site.After decades in the same location, moving was bound to unsettle many long-time patients, some of whom might even stop coming for treatment.You Lan knew this was a risky move. Even his family found his decision baffling.Yet it was as if Yan Yan had cast a spell on him.Ever since that day—when You Lan prepared the herbal decoction according to Yan Yan's prescription and administered it to the woman—her long-standing ailment had truly improved completely, with no relapse to this day.This convinced You Lan that Yan Yan possessed genuine skill.During this time, he had also learned that Yan Yan was merely a senior high school student at County No. 1 High School. However, her background from the capital provided a plausible explanation for her expertise.Perhaps Yan Yan's abilities stemmed from teachings by medical families in the capital? Maybe she had studied under renowned masters from a young age? Could she simply be using this method to gain practical experience?After convincing himself, You Lan fully boarded Yan Yan's "pirate ship," embarking on this collaboration with her. And now, today, the clinic was officially opening.The clinic was still named "You's Clinic." Yan Yan seemed entirely unconcerned about whether the establishment bore any relation to her, nor did she seek any personal recognition.Her only request was to install a partition screen in the consultation area and to prepare a golden thread herself, proposing to diagnose patients through pulse-taking via the suspended thread.In You Lan's experience, practitioners capable of "suspended thread diagnosis" were invariably seasoned traditional Chinese medicine experts, well past fifty with decades in the field.Someone as young as Yan Yan employing such a diagnostic method was unprecedented, leaving him somewhat skeptical."You Lan, I don't want to waste time with you."Yan Yan remained as arrogant as ever, radiating confidence as if she were the most formidable person in the world."Stop the nonsense. Since we're already partners, you must trust me. Our first patient today will arrive soon—hurry and make the preparations."As a man in his thirties, being ordered around by a young girl like Yan Yan… should have angered You Lan. Yet, for some reason, he found himself thinking that perhaps she had a point?He thought to himself, following her lead shouldn't be a big problem…"She's here!" Yan Yuan spotted the familiar figure from afar, curling her lips into a smile as she reminded You Lan, "Remember what I taught you—don't give anything away, or you'll be in trouble!"

Young Master Feng, Don’t Cry, Madam Isn’t Playing You This Time