Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 641: A Promise Worth a Thousand Gold

Chapter 641: Chapter 641: A Promise Worth a Thousand Gold

As night fell,

Phoenix Building was still packed with esteemed guests.

The lively scene was as bustling as ever.

After all, besides the White Jade Soup, the upscale decor and social connections naturally became the highlights here.

Though it hadn’t been open long, everyone knew that securing a table at Phoenix Building was a display of the host’s social status.

Plus, with the chefs’ good skills, business was booming.

"Master, you’re here."

As Lin Fan stepped out of the car, he saw Mao Tu and Child Rat coming to greet him.

After Lu Feifei left, they had been in charge of managing the business.

They were tall and fair-skinned, with a handsome and pleasant appearance.

A cheongsam paired with youthful vitality was indeed a pleasant sight to behold.

"From now on... just call me boss,"

The word felt awkward coming from others,

After all, Lu Feifei’s address was more like a flirtation.

"Yes, Boss."

The two women quickly nodded in agreement and accompanied Lin Fan into the Phoenix Building,

while also reporting the business situation of the past few days.

"That’s enough, just make your own decisions."

When it came to daily trivialities, Lin Fan had no interest in managing them.

After telling the two women to handle it themselves, he pushed open the private room door.

This was the first time the three of them would dine together, and he was quite excited about it.

But when he saw only Ning Mengyao sitting there, he was momentarily stunned.

Still, he walked in with the fresh flowers Mao Tu had prepared for him.

"You look very beautiful today."

Lin Fan, holding the flowers, approached Ning Mengyao.

Gone was her professional attire, today she wore a white long dress.

The simple patterns complemented her already stunning face.

Sitting there with grace and poise, she was like a fairy.

"Do you think, with just a bouquet and some sweet talk, you can let this slide?"

Ning Mengyao coldly snatched the flowers from Lin Fan’s hands.

"What if I have news about your mother-in-law, would that be okay?"

Lin Fan said with a smile as he sat down next to Ning Mengyao.

"My mom’s news?"

Ning Mengyao grabbed Lin Fan’s arm all at once.

The mystery of her mother, there were just too many puzzles left behind.

"Although it’s not detailed, there’s at least a clue. The pearl is called ’Stabilizing Water Pearl,’ a rare treasure that was stolen over a decade ago, so your mother-in-law’s identity is probably that of a thief."

Lin Fan’s words changed Ning Mengyao’s expression.

"This... this doesn’t prove my mom stole it... maybe she got it some other way."

"That’s not important. If it were other items, a petty thief would be looked down upon, but this treasure is invaluable. Whoever stole it is no ordinary person, and now I have reason to suspect that those trying to kill you are also connected to the Stabilizing Water Pearl in your mother-in-law’s possession."

Lin Fan stroked his chin.

Although he hadn’t spoken to the Divine Emperor today, just the value of that treasure was enough to infer that his mother-in-law came from an impressive background.

"If that’s true, then maybe my mom was a righteous thief."

Hearing Lin Fan’s explanation, Ning Mengyao became increasingly curious about what kind of person her mother was.

"That’s not impossible. However, we don’t have much information at the moment. I’ll try to collect some. Does that count as making up for my mistakes?"

Seeing Ning Mengyao’s attitude soften, Lin Fan flashed a mischievous smile and reached out his hand,

only to have it slapped away by her.

"Making up for mistakes, that would still require knowing what the mistake is. Do you know what you did wrong?"

"My mistake was in letting you be a housewife... right?"

Lin Fan said with a mischievous wink.

Indeed, upon hearing these words, Ning Mengyao’s expression showed a slight change.

"Go on!"

"Should I find you a teacher, so that you too can enter the martial path?"

Lin Fan tentatively asked.

"That’s more like it... You said it yourself, since my mom could steal such a treasure, she must be no ordinary person. As her daughter, I can’t just be mediocre all my life, right? Besides, Yang Linglong already has such a powerful sect behind her... I want to learn too."

Indeed, Ning Mengyao’s voice also became softer.

Only her best friend would understand all her needs.

"That’s not a problem, but speaking of Linglong... Why hasn’t she come yet?"

Lin Fan did meet many experts today, but aside from the South Sea Divine Nun, it seemed there was no one more suitable.

At the moment, he had no leads and could only wait and see.

"Didn’t she tell you... that she left?"

Ning Mengyao looked at Lin Fan with a puzzled face.

He had no idea about such an important matter.

"Left... When did she leave?"

Only then did Lin Fan understand that Yang Linglong had set him up.

She deliberately mentioned having a meal together with Ning Mengyao, leading him to wild thoughts.

But now, she had taken off.

"It was this morning. Before she left, she specifically called me to say that once she got there, she might not have any signal to contact us and told us not to worry. As soon as she got the chance, she would get in touch with us... I thought you knew."

Ning Mengyao also realized it then.

Yang Linglong didn’t want Lin Fan to go through the pain of parting again.

"Well, since it’s her choice, that’s good. And I believe, with her abilities, she will definitely achieve something."

Lin Fan shrugged his shoulders.

With that, all the dear ones who had to leave, had gone.

Though somewhat sad, it was a good thing not to be affected by it.

"I’ve been used to having her by my side for so many years, I didn’t expect to be caught so off-guard by this separation. It still feels like I’ve been dreaming these past few days."

Ning Mengyao, resting her cheek in her hand, looked out at the night view through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Yang Linglong left, Li Qiqi left, and Lu Feifei left too.

Suddenly, she felt like she had no one to talk to.

"Don’t worry, I’m still here, and besides, they’re only leaving temporarily to become better people."

Lin Fan smiled and raised his glass, "In that case, let’s wish them well, that they become the people they want to be in their hearts."

"I also want to become the person I envision in my heart."

Ning Mengyao lifted her glass and clinked it with Lin Fan’s.

But just as the two were chatting and laughing, Lin Fan’s gaze through the floor-to-ceiling window suddenly changed.

Because on the tree opposite, a figure was standing there.

"You eat first, I have something to take care of."

After reassuring Ning Mengyao, Lin Fan immediately stepped out of the private room.

Following the stairs upwards, he arrived at the top floor.

As the metal door opened, a figure stood on the edge, looking toward him.

"Why are you here?"

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes at the woman in front of him.

She was Qiuyuan Hongmei, the saint from before.

"I was looking for Yang Linglong. I heard this place was your business, so I thought I’d try my luck!"

Qiuyuan Hongmei, clad in tight jeans, looked effortlessly cool and heroic.

"She’s already gone and won’t be back for a while. I don’t have time to entertain you," Lin Fan said, always wary of Qiuyuan Hongmei.

After all, her identity as a Japanese Divine Nun was not something to take lightly.

The distinction between friend and foe was irreversible.

Seeing Lin Fan about to leave, Qiuyuan Hongmei quickly called out to stop him.

"I have information, don’t you want to know what it is?"

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