Closer to Revealing My True Self
Chapter 221 - 176 Private Doctor_1

Chapter 221: Chapter 176 Private Doctor_1

Both people in the tea room turned to look at Feng Yi simultaneously.

The housekeeper’s face showed joy, "You’re back?!"

In this estate, when other people come and go, the security system would send notifications to the housekeeper’s management system, but for the homeowner Feng Yi, entry and exit notifications would only be visible to Feng Yi himself, and the housekeeper wouldn’t get any alerts.

The soundproofing in the tea room was so good that it wasn’t until Feng Yi opened the door that the housekeeper knew he had returned.

The surprise was definite.

The housekeeper hurriedly got up, walked over to check on Feng Yi, saw that he was in good spirits and didn’t appear to be injured. He stuffed a dish of snacks from the table into Feng Yi’s hand and poured him a cup of tea.

"Why did you come back early?" the housekeeper asked.

Feng Yi had previously mentioned that the event in F State would last a month and he would not be able to return until after the new year, so the housekeeper was prepared to spend the holiday alone.

"I applied for an early assessment of the results. Who is this?" Feng Yi looked at the stranger in the tea room.

He thought the man was a guest of the housekeeper or perhaps a relative of his.

Instead of answering directly, the housekeeper made a gesture indicating the person should introduce himself.

When Feng Yi had come in, the man had already stood up, and after straightening up his appearance a bit, he walked over after the housekeeper’s signal.

"Hello, I am Feng Mao, the ’mao’ as in ’fenghua zhengmao’ (prosperous and in one’s prime).

The ’mao’ from ’fenghua zhengmao’?

Mao? Wu?

Feng Yi quickly realized.

Wu had finally come?!

And he had even come to the door himself!!!

Feng Yi suppressed his excitement, and sought to confirm again, "What do you see as your role?"

"Your personal doctor," the other replied.

Feng Yi: ~~~~~~

The personal doctor had finally arrived!!!

"Sit, sit down, and we’ll talk slowly."

Although the other person was the personal doctor left to him by his great-aunt, Feng Yi still needed to understand more about whether the other person was lying, what his character was like, and what his professional capabilities were like.

The housekeeper had kept this person in the estate, so he must have confirmed his identity, but Feng Yi himself needed to verify it personally, considering his own secrets were involved, being overly cautious was not an overreaction.

The housekeeper left them space.

Knowing that Feng Yi controlled his diet when he was out and often didn’t eat enough, the housekeeper was prepared to stock up on food now that he was back.

It wasn’t long before the housekeeper left and then quickly pushed in a small dining cart, filled the table with snacks, and sliced some fruit.

Feng Yi was indeed hungry, having controlled his food intake on the long-haul flight, and with people all around, he didn’t dare to eat freely. After landing, thinking he would soon be home, he didn’t eat much at the airport either.

"Do you mind if I eat something?"

"Please, help yourself."

Feng Yi started eating.

Feng Mao also picked up his tea cup, took a couple of sips, and observed his new boss.

In a casual conversation, Feng Yi asked, "When did you arrive? The housekeeper didn’t tell me."

"I only arrived yesterday. I was participating in a medical project abroad that just concluded. After returning to the country, I had some follow-up work to deal with until an hour ago when I became free. The housekeeper was planning to tell you tonight or tomorrow. He said you were also busy over there and told me to wait before contacting you."

"...Yeah, it’s been pretty busy," said Feng Yi.

The housekeeper had texted him yesterday asking if he was busy, and Feng Yi had said yes, that he had to rush to write a reflection on the meeting to submit.

Feng Yi was anxious to finish his reflection and then sneak back home. But clearly, the housekeeper had misunderstood, leading to asking Feng Mao to wait a little longer.

"Why did you choose to come at this time?" Feng Yi asked further.

"I saw the news from F State too. I guessed that things on your end should be almost ready, the timing was right. Initially, I thought to talk to the housekeeper first, then make contact with you," Feng Mao explained.

The Python Hunting Competition would bring equipment to Feng Yi, and now that the personal doctor had arrived, he could start working right away. Also, Feng Yi could get certain conveniences from the United Insurance Bureau, all of which could prove Feng Yi’s abilities.

Without sufficient capabilities, a boss would cause hesitation in their decision-making. After all, this job presented opportunities, but also dangers.

The atmosphere in the tea room was informal, not stern. Feng Mao left for a moment, returned with a briefcase, and took out his resume, along with various certification documents.

The certifications, apart from those related to medicine, also included sociology, psychology, nutrition, and more.

Feng Yi felt each certificate was glittering with gold.

His gaze swept over each one and then paused, picking up one in particular.

A veterinary license.

Feng Yi: "...You even got this one?"

"Of course, it’s important to be comprehensive," Feng Mao said.

Feng Yi responded with a polite smile.

He picked up the resume to review it.

The education, honors received, internship certifications, and work experience all dazzled him.

Feng Mao was in his early thirties but looked much younger. He had received professional, systematic training, had over five years of clinical work experience, and the certificates laid out before him also showed he had a relatively comprehensive knowledge base. He might not be specialized in one area, but he was certainly comprehensive.

A personal doctor, also known as a general practitioner.

"Family health, psychological consultation, these are within my scope of service. Acupuncture, massage, cupping, scraping—I can do those too," said Feng Mao.

"Then what falls outside of your service range?" Feng Yi inquired.

"I do not provide ’special services.’

"...I don’t need those weird services, either!"

Feng Yi set the resume aside and asked, "Aside from these, what other advantages do you have?"

Feng Mao hesitated for a moment, looked at Feng Yi, and said, "Teeth care, deworming, do these count?"

Feng Yi paused in his action of holding the teacup, his expression calm, "Deworming?"

"I don’t know if you have... issues with parasites? I can take care of problems like that, plus scale care," Feng Mao said.

Feng Yi set down the teacup, "Teeth care" and "scale care" had already revealed too much information. He leaned forward slightly, eyes fixed on the other person, his pupils not constricting but with a scrutinizing intent.

The pupils appeared human, yet Feng Mao felt as though a fierce beast stood before him, radiating a dangerous aura, ready to strike fatally at any moment!

It was nothing like the friendly and casual demeanor from before!

The atmosphere inside the tea room changed drastically, and it seemed as though the temperature had dropped significantly. The sweet fragrance of the food and the delicate aroma of the tea could not ease this nearly stagnant mood.

Feng Yi observed this private doctor.

Human emotions fluctuate with changes in specific substances in the body, emitting signals that are not easily perceived by the average person.

Even if this private doctor appeared very calm on the surface, the emotional changes within were hard to conceal.

"You are afraid," Feng Yi said.

Feng Mao revealed a faint smile, "I fear you might give me a ’deadly squeeze’ right away."

"But you are also very excited."

Feng Mao’s smile widened, "Of course! This is an extremely important choice for my medical career, a great opportunity in life!"

Feng Yi watched him for a while, then leaned back in his chair, resting against it.

The atmosphere relaxed again.

Feng Yi continued eating.

As for Feng Mao, feeling that the sense of crisis that had enveloped the surroundings was gone, he relaxed a bit.

"Madam Feng has let us decide for ourselves. Either we volunteer or we do not see her at all. However, I think my current choice is not wrong," Feng Mao said.

"Of course."

Feng Yi had long understood that the people his great-aunt had left for him must have already been in contact with certain core secrets, but at the same time, this was a mutual selection aiming for a win-win situation, not coercion.

This private doctor, due to his professional reasons, knew even more secrets than Wu had initially known. And it seemed these were not divulged to him by the butler, but by his great-aunt.

These talents were all valuable assets.

However, whether to use them and how to use them were matters Feng Yi had his own considerations for.

Choosing talents like these also carried certain risks.

Feng Yi pondered as his gaze swept across the doctor’s face, "Are you nearsighted?"

"No, it’s just for protection against liquid splashes, I’m used to it."

...

After the atmosphere had eased, Feng Yi talked with this private doctor for a long time, from educational experiences to daily life, from teeth care to sanitary safety of the residence.

They also discussed the annual salary.

The salary for such talent would not be low, and Feng Yi was well prepared for this.

Before Feng Yi’s return, Feng Mao stayed as a guest in a guest room, not in the staff quarters.

Regarding the accommodation issue, Feng Mao made another request.

He had a residence in Yang City that was yet to be sorted out. However, he might spend most of his time here in the future, and in addition to the staff quarters, he wished to have his own rest room arranged in the laboratory. Sometimes during busy periods, he might just stay there, which would be more convenient.

Feng Yi thought about the layout of the underground laboratory. A temporary rest room wouldn’t need much space, so he nodded in agreement.

They would start with a one-month trial period.

However, Feng Yi was not in a rush to have the doctor attend to his teeth, "You can start by tidying up your room, and later we can discuss the laboratory issue. More equipment will be delivered after the New Year; before that, we’ll see if there are any areas that need remodeling, and get things ready in advance."

Once the business talk was concluded, Feng Yi didn’t stay longer. He told the butler and went upstairs to change clothes.

Feng Mao sat in the tea room, putting away various documents, and also analyzed this new boss.

After the new boss left, he sighed in relief, feeling relaxed.

He really had been very nervous.

Perhaps because of his professional background, he could sense the dangers emanating from Feng Yi more acutely.

Danger also meant more opportunities.

Overall, he was looking forward to this job. If it were just about the salary, he wouldn’t care, as his savings were enough to support him for a lifetime. But he was not satisfied with just material needs; he sought self-actualization and spiritual evolution!

With Feng Yi, he could encounter more wondrous things, ones that existed only in legends!

He would help Feng Yi with troubles that could not be made public, while Feng Yi would provide him with things worth researching.

Also, this new boss seemed quite shrewd, didn’t he?

Feng Mao’s facial expression was always subtle, never showing his emotions, no matter what he thought inside, it wouldn’t show on the outside.

But this new boss, it was as if he could see through to his heart?

Figuring out how to get along with this kind of...person?

Feng Mao had more to ponder as he furrowed his brow in thought. The butler came in.

"What’s your first impression of the new boss?" the butler asked. The position of a private doctor was very important, and he hoped Feng Yi had left a positive impression on the doctor, as it would be beneficial for Feng Yi.

Feng Mao thought seriously and said, "Clever, wise."

The butler: "..."

Upstairs.

After Feng Yi hurriedly changed clothes, he anxiously inspected his tail.

"Where are the parasites?"