Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 465: The Strength of the Three Old Mischiefs

Chapter 465: Chapter 465: The Strength of the Three Old Mischiefs

Lin Fan’s car stopped at the entrance of Medicine King House.

At this moment, it wasn’t Li Qiqi waiting there.

But rather Li Yizhen, Luo Jiuying, and Zheng Tianxiang.

"You guys got here pretty fast!"

Lin Fan said with a smile as he looked at the three.

As true tycoons of medicine, martial arts, and antiques.

On a regular day, seeing them was tougher than tough.

But for Lin Fan, it was just a matter of a phone call.

"When the boss summons, how dare we slack off? Besides, I live close by and woke up early, so it was just a few steps away for me. Mr. Zheng, on the other hand, had a tough time, rushing over here without even washing his face."

Luo Jiuying was a martial artist, and even in retirement, he was accustomed to waking up early.

On the contrary, Zheng Tianxiang from the antiques world usually slept until the sun was high.

Getting up at this time was already a rarity for him.

"When the boss gives an order, it’s like a charge call. Just don’t blame me for lacking manners."

Zheng Tianxiang said with a weary smile.

He had just washed his face by the water basin after stepping through the door.

Such a disheveled appearance was probably only due to Lin Fan’s summons being so urgent.

"We’re all our own people here, no need for so much politeness."

Lin Fan patted Zheng Tianxiang’s shoulder.

Since they last parted at the heavenly cavern, he hadn’t been in contact with him.

"Boss, I just received a box of ancient tree Da Hong Pao tea yesterday, let’s go inside and have a chat while drinking it."

As the host, Li Yizhen naturally wanted to treat them warmly.

He led the three of them into the tea room.

"You old ghost, I told you to bring it out for a taste yesterday, but you guarded it like it was your life. Now that the boss is here, you bring it out. Isn’t that a bit improper?"

Watching Li Yizhen take the box of tea leaves out of the cabinet.

Luo Jiuying couldn’t help but grumble.

"This is tea from a five-hundred-year-old ancient tree, which only produces about three pounds a year. You, being so crude, drink tea like you’re gulping it like a cow. What good is fine tea if it goes to waste in your mouth? Good tea should be shared with a confidant. You should count your blessings that you get to sip any of it at all."

Li Yizhen rolled his eyes.

He carefully took out a bit and placed it in the tea bowl.

As hot water steeped the leaves, the fragrance of tea instantly filled the air.

The entire tea room was imbued with a subtle and serene aroma.

Zheng Tianxiang held up his cup, unable to help praising, "This really is good tea. Just look at the color, it’s top grade. Taking a sip lingers on the lips and teeth. Drinking this with the boss today is an incredibly fortunate experience."

"Are you two going a bit overboard with the flattery? It’s just black tea. How is it any different from the one at my home?"

Luo Jiuying snorted and drank his cup of tea in one gulp.

"See, I tell you that you’re wasting good tea and you don’t believe me. You need to savor the tea to comprehend its true essence, but you just dump it into your stomach, what’s the point? If you keep this up, I’m not pouring you another."

Li Yizhen said, looking pained.

This tea was more expensive than gold and literally priceless.

Sourcing these couple ounces of tea had exhausted a huge effort on his part.

Watching the three bickering, Lin Fan interrupted them with a laugh.

"Alright, alright, stop the quarreling. I called you here today because I really need to ask for your help with something."

"Boss, what are you saying? Just give us the order. You talk as if we’re strangers. I might not have a granddaughter to offer, but I’ve still got plenty of strength!"

Luo Jiuying quickly spoke up, thumping his chest to show his loyalty.

"You blockhead, if you can speak then speak, if not, then shut it."

Li Yizhen rolled his eyes again.

These two old geezers had been bickering for a lifetime.

There’s really no formality with you guys.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing, you two. Let the boss finish telling us what’s up so we can get a move on with it."

Zheng Tianxiang hurriedly tried to smooth things over in the middle.

Then, the three of them looked at Lin Fan again.

"Actually, it’s nothing major. A friend and I opened a restaurant, and it’s our opening night tonight. Originally, the reservations were pretty good, but because some competitors are causing trouble, we’re now down to just two floors..."

Before Lin Fan could finish, Luo Jiuying stood up.

"Alright, boss, I get it. Just tell me, which bastard is pulling strings behind the scenes? I’ll send my disciples to go smash their bones right away!"

"Yeah, boss, I’ll have my wife go poison their food; guarantee all their customers will have diarrhea!"

Li Yizhen also stood up, thumping his chest.

That one sentence made Lin Fan burst out laughing.

"You two are over a hundred years old combined. Can you be serious for once? I don’t want revenge; I want the opening tonight to go smoothly. So, I need you guys to pull some strings, fill up the Phoenix Building tonight. I’ll handle the rest later myself."

"Fill the place up, and that’s it? Then there’s no need for them. My disciples can book the whole place."

Luo Jiuying’s spirits lifted upon hearing this.

As the leader of the Jiangning Martial Alliance, he had more than a thousand disciples.

Filling a restaurant was more than doable for them.

"Carrot head, is your brain filled with paste? It’s the boss’s restaurant opening, and you want a bunch of brawny simpletons to fill the seats. Is that supposed to be impressive? That’ll just lower the place’s class."

Li Yizhen rolled his eyes.

This guy, always so simple-minded.

"Divine Doctor Li makes a good point. It’s not just about filling the boss’s restaurant with people but with influential and well-to-do patrons. I’ve got it."

Zheng Tianxiang dealt in antiques and knew many powerful and wealthy people.

"I’ll send out a notice right away for a little exhibit at the boss’s restaurant tonight. I can’t promise a huge crowd, but a thousand or so notable people from Jiangning, that I can do."

"Hey, that won’t do. If your friends take all the seats, where will my friends sit?"

Li Yizhen interjected to stop him: "Here’s what we’ll do. I’ll send out word that I’m giving consultations at the boss’s restaurant tonight. You have to save at least five hundred seats for me."

"Five hundred won’t work. After being selective, I can give you three hundred at most."

Zheng Tianxiang pondered for a moment.

His reputation in his circle was outstanding.

"Mr. Zheng, are you tired of living or what? You’ve got your connections, and Laozi is no slouch either. How about you hold your exhibit tomorrow and leave tonight’s thousand guests to me?"

Li Yizhen quipped, mouth askew.

As the Jiangning Divine Doctor, his reputation was well established.

Any wealthy family would grab at least two tables.

"No, that’s tough on me. How about you do it tomorrow instead? I’ve got tonight covered."

Zheng Tianxiang urgently voiced his protest.

After all, Lin Fan had once saved his life.

And had helped him win face amongst the Five Petal Paths.

He finally had a chance to show his gratitude; he had to contribute something.

"Enough, enough, stop fighting. I’ll give each of you forty-four private rooms, and at most ten more tables each in the general area. After that, there’s no room left."

Lin Fan urgently interrupted their bickering.

This network of connections was even stronger than he expected.

"Okay, then we’ll do as the boss says."

Once Lin Fan spoke, neither of them could argue anymore.

They could only nod in agreement.

This made Luo Jiuying, who was off to the side, turn red with frustration.

"You two take half each, then what about me? If you guys are breaking bowls, I’m flipping tables!"