Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 204: Am I Petty?

Chapter 204: Chapter 204: Am I Petty?

"Hello, where are you?"

After arranging everything for the evening, Lin Fan finally made the call to Ning Mengyao.

It was already the afternoon.

The time for dinner was almost upon them.

"I’m obviously at the office, why have you suddenly thought to call me?"

Ning Mengyao asked, somewhat surprised.

Lin Fan wouldn’t call her for no reason.

This sudden call felt problematic no matter how she listened to it.

"I’ve prepared the pharmaceutical powder you wanted. Since you’re at the office, I’ll bring it to you. After all, it’s better to handle these things personally. However, I have tampered with it, adding over ten kinds of useless powders. Even if someone were to take it out for analysis and lab testing, they wouldn’t obtain the precise formulation and naturally wouldn’t be able to cultivate the somniferous flowers."

Lin Fan held the bag in his hand and stepped outside.

"Bringing it back now... let’s forget about that. You can just take it home instead. I have a business dinner to attend tonight. When I get home, I can bring it to the office tomorrow; it’s not too late. You just wait at home for my good news."

Ning Mengyao hesitated for a moment.

The time was almost upon her.

She needed to attend a banquet.

"Would it be convenient to take me with you? Don’t forget, I am a special assistant," Lin Fan asked.

Of course, Lin Fan could not directly expose his awareness of the ins and outs of this affair.

After all, the source of this intelligence was hard to face.

If he told Ning Mengyao he had spent half the day shopping with a dominatrix in exchange for this information,

she would probably vomit blood.

"It’s not convenient for you to attend tonight’s dinner."

Ning Mengyao hadn’t expected Lin Fan to take the initiative in wanting to attend the dinner.

But after thinking it over, she said, "Didn’t I tell you? Tonight, I’ve invited Mr. Xu from the bank’s loan department to dinner. The quotations are out, and the group’s evaluation has skyrocketed. We’re just going through the motions to expedite unfreezing the group’s loan."

"Since it’s officially business, I guess it wouldn’t be a big problem for me to attend, right? Or is there something else going on?"

Lin Fan asked with a smile.

"I’ve dealt with Mr. Xu before; he’s an old lecher. I’m afraid that during the conversation, if he speaks out of turn and you can’t take it, any resulting conflict wouldn’t be good. After all, the company has to make a significant payment in two days; some humiliations must be endured. But don’t worry, I will take good care of myself."

Sure enough, Ning Mengyao was somewhat prepared internally.

"If, as you said, this is all official business, why should you put up with his harassment? Especially since you know he’s not a good person, you should be more cautious. I think it would be better for me to accompany you, wouldn’t it?"

Lin Fan’s words suddenly made Ning Mengyao somewhat resentful.

After all, this was a kind of doubt toward her.

"Lin Fan, are you trying to supervise me? Do you think I can’t control myself, or I can’t control others? I know that you managed to control the recent situation, but I’m not totally useless, okay? I can handle these basic business dealings. You can’t be too overcautious!"

"Me, overcautious?"

Lin Fan gave a bitter smile, "Alright then. I’ve been invited to dinner by a few friends this evening, so I’ll go there. If anything happens, just call me."

He could hear the defiance in Ning Mengyao’s voice.

Lin Fan could probably empathize with her current feelings.

Though he had helped her through the crisis,

the ambitious Meng Yao was still competing with him in secret.

After all, deep down, she didn’t want to accept the reality that he was much stronger than her.

Having ambition was good, but being too blind,

would only lead to significant losses.

"Fine, we’ll talk more when I’m back home tonight."

Ning Mengyao’s previously good mood disappeared in an instant.

As someone determined to become a powerful woman,

Lin Fan’s protectiveness also pricked at her pride.

She was holding back a wave of frustration, wanting to accomplish something to show him.

It was also to prove that she was competent enough.

"Alright, see you tonight!"

Lin Fan smiled bitterly as he hung up the phone.

Having anticipated the outcome, he couldn’t just do nothing.

If he couldn’t go straight to the point, he would have to find an indirect solution.

...

Night fell, and the lights began to twinkle.

Fuyang Building in Linjiang was brilliantly lit.

The ancient-style architecture had a charm of its own.

Facing the Ningjiang River, the nighttime lights were like a painting.

Although it wasn’t considered a top-tier restaurant,

its orientation and grandeur were still exceptionally beautiful.

At this moment, in a private room on the third floor, Ning Mengyao was holding a wine glass, smiling faintly at Mr. Xu across from her.

This time, it wasn’t just him; several colleagues from the credit department were also present.

Everyone had been chatting merrily just before.

"Mr. Xu, I’m going to need your help to expedite the thawing of the group loan," Meng Yao said.

Dressed in professional attire, she looked incredibly capable.

Her polite conversation, combined with a humble demeanor,

truly matched the image of an elite woman.

"Mr. Ning, if our connection is deep, you’ll chug the drink down in one go. You have to finish this glass," Mr. Xu, a corpulent man, quipped as he pursed his lips.

He kept urging Ning Mengyao to drink,

but when it came to the loan thawing, he didn’t mention a word.

"Mr. Xu, my tolerance is limited, I really can’t drink anymore," Meng Yao said.

Having already consumed a few ounces of liquor, she had reached her limit.

She struggled to control her drowsy head, striving to squeeze out a faint smile.

"What’s a little drink in the grand scheme of things? Life is about eating well and drinking well. Drinking a little alcohol is like competing with deities. Mr. Ning, you drink so little, you can’t be a deity," Mr. Xu said greedily as he looked at Ning Mengyao’s slightly flushed cheeks.

With those words, the whole table burst into laughter.

"Mr. Xu... I really can’t drink anymore... As a senior official, you can’t possibly... lower yourself to my level as a trivial woman, right?" Meng Yao pleaded, pretending not to understand the crass joke.

She sat in the chair, holding her forehead.

She truly regretted not bringing Lin Fan.

With his impressive drinking abilities,

none of these people combined would be a match for him.

"How did you know I was a ’big’... official, Mr. Ning? Hahaha..." Mr. Xu said, looking triumphantly as he grabbed a bottle of liquor.

He stood across from Ning Mengyao, "Alright, since Mr. Ning has asked, I must attend to the matter. Just finish this bottle, and I guarantee that within three days, the loan will be unfrozen!"

This was a one-pound bottle of Moutai.

If she drank it, Ning Mengyao would pass out on the spot.

"Mr. Xu... I... really can’t drink anymore... Please show some mercy... another day, I will definitely repay your kindness."

Ning Mengyao looked at the one-pound bottle of alcohol.

She couldn’t drink anymore, no matter what.

"Fine, let’s follow Mr. Ning’s wishes, we won’t drink this now. Some other day," Mr. Xu said with a sly smile. "Mr. Ning, to which hotel shall we go for you to express your gratitude?"