Chapter 23: Are You Willing to Admit Defeat?"We're here! This is the place!"Wang Fu couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief, feeling incredibly unlucky.Clearly, he was the one who had bought the goods, and the person delivering them was the stall owner. Yet, the one carrying all these items on his shoulders was him… What kind of luck had brought him such torment?Finally arriving at the entrance of the clinic, Feng Xiao followed Wang Fu's pointing finger and glanced at the large characters reading "You Family Clinic." His brow furrowed slightly. "Is this it?"What was the relationship between the little girl's classmate and this clinic? And what was hidden inside?"Yes, yes, yes. Just put the things inside for me."Wang Fu took a quick look around and, seeing no one in sight, hurriedly set down all the goods he had been carrying on his shoulders.Fortunately, Feng Xiao's stall wasn't large, and there weren't too many items. Otherwise, delivering them wouldn't have been so easy.Feng Xiao gave him a casual glance and politely thanked him. "Thanks for the trouble."He had originally intended to deliver the goods himself, but Wang Fu had stopped him after just a few steps, insisting on taking all the items and sparing him the effort.Although Feng Xiao was certainly capable of carrying these goods, why not save the effort when he could?When had Young Master Feng ever done such manual labor?As for why Wang Fu had done this, it was because he remembered Yan Yan's stern warning when she ordered him to bring the stall owner to this clinic: "Don't harm him, and don't let him overexert himself. If anything goes wrong, I'll hold you accountable!"Wang Fu couldn't help but grumble inwardly. Was the stall owner's pretty-boy face really that powerful? Even the pampered young lady Yan Yan cared so much about him. It was truly enviable and jealousy-inducing…Unaware of Wang Fu's youthful jealousy, Feng Xiao casually placed all the goods inside the clinic.The clinic itself wasn't very spacious, and with the addition of these goods, it immediately became crowded."I've put everything here. If there are no other requests, I'll be leaving.""Hey, wait! Don't rush off just yet!"Wang Fu was a bit worried. Yan Yan had ordered him to bring the person here, and while he hadn't actually resorted to binding him, he had more or less coaxed and tricked him into coming.But now that they were here, Yan Yan was nowhere to be seen. What should he do next?Wang Fu was at a loss, afraid of failing his task and feeling quite panicked.Feng Xiao, who had been stopped, slipped one hand into his pocket and looked at Wang Fu with a somewhat weary expression. "Is there anything else? If not, I'm going back to sleep.""Um… just wait a moment. Let me ask the person who bought these goods!"Wang Fu had a sudden idea and called out loudly, "Is anyone here? The goods have been delivered!""Ahem, I'm here."Suddenly, from behind the screen partition in the room, someone cleared their throat and coughed lightly. "Are all the goods here?""Everything's here!" Wang Fu replied.The voice was light and masculine, nothing particularly distinctive. In Feng Xiao's memory, it was completely unfamiliar, never having been heard before.He appeared casual but was actually observing carefully, narrowing his eyes as a chill gradually spread within them.Was this person specifically targeting him? Where were they from? Sent by someone in the capital, or…Various complex thoughts flashed through Feng Xiao's mind, and his gaze grew increasingly sharp.Wang Fu, standing beside him, suddenly shivered, feeling a strong urge to flee the scene immediately.He had no idea why the vendor beside him had suddenly become so terrifying, but this aura made it impossible for him to remain calm. His legs trembled uncontrollably."Was it you who sent him to buy these goods from me?"Feng Xiao spoke slowly."That's right, it was me."You Lan hid behind the screen, his tone calm and steady, though his heart was pounding wildly.This was the first time in his life he had done something so underhanded, and he wasn't entirely confident his acting skills could match Yan Yan's.He was even more worried that this might lead to some unpleasant consequences, but Yan Yan was right beside him, pointing and threatening him, forcing him to grit his teeth and continue the act.He maintained his composed facade: "Thanks to you bringing these items over, my clinic has just opened… Young man, why not let me give you a free consultation?""From the sound of your voice and the lightness of your steps, your physical condition seems quite concerning!"As he spoke, You Lan even began to feel he had a natural talent for being a charlatan.The coldness in Feng Xiao's eyes grew more intense, yet his tone remained as placid as water: "I'm perfectly healthy, with no issues at all. There's no need for your concern.""Is that really the case? Young people shouldn't avoid seeking medical help out of fear. If you're sick, you need treatment. Only proper treatment can secure your future!"A derisive laugh escaped Feng Xiao's lips. "I know my own body well enough. Whether you genuinely want to treat me or have some other motive, let's end this here. I don't have time to play games with you."His meaningful, icy words sent a tremor through You Lan's heart. He couldn't understand why Yan Yan insisted on treating someone so clearly resistant to medical help.Still, many patients were like this, so he wasn't particularly surprised.Yan Yan, sitting nearby, gave You Lan a meaningful look. Following her cue, he continued: "A doctor's heart is filled with compassion. My ancestors have been practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine for generations. Seeing that fate has brought us together, I simply wish to offer you a free consultation.""But if you don't want my treatment, so be it. It just means we have no connection. You may leave."Feng Xiao snorted, his cold, sharp brow arching with indifference.Whatever the other party intended, they would eventually reveal their true intentions.He turned to leave calmly, yet his gaze remained vigilant, scanning his surroundings to ensure he could handle any unexpected situation at a moment's notice.However, his beast-like intuition detected no danger lurking nearby, no hidden threats that might compromise his safety.Though he knew his days were numbered and he wouldn't live much longer, that didn't mean Feng Xiao was willing to entrust his fate to others.Just as he was about to step out of the clinic, the person hiding behind the screen could no longer hold back and spoke again: "Young man, you've been poisoned, haven't you?"The hand Feng Xiao kept in his pocket curled slightly, his fingertips rubbing together thoughtfully.Interesting.He stopped resisting and waited quietly for the person behind the screen to continue."A trace amount of a chemical agent has been accumulating in your body day by day, gradually destroying your very foundation… Even after undergoing prolonged treatment, even after having your blood completely replaced, the poison remains like a stubborn parasite clinging to your bones.""Am I right? Unless every meridian and bone in your body is replaced, you won't survive.""Young man, how old are you this year? From your appearance, I'd say you're no more than twenty-five. Your life has only just begun—are you really willing to admit defeat and let the villain who poisoned you win?"Wanwan: Wearing My Heart Out to Cure My Husband

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