Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 511 - 510: Just Ordinary Friends

Chapter 511: Chapter 510: Just Ordinary Friends

"How did you know?"

This time, Xiao Yi was completely shocked, staring at Elder Mr. Ma with his eyes wide and mouth agape. His memory was excellent, and he was certain that he had not mentioned Zhang Yuhuan’s name when he was on the phone. If he hadn’t said it, how did Elder Mr. Ma know?

However, what was even more shocking were the reactions of the people around them. Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s affirmative answer, nearly every person’s expression changed, especially the Qian brothers standing nearby—their expressions became extremely complex in an instant.

"Well... hahaha, Little Qian, you really shouldn’t have asked this old man to intervene at that time. The person before us here would have been the best savior. Unfortunately, you failed to recognize the true gem right before your eyes."

Elder Mr. Ma, too, showed a look of shock on his face. After a while, he could only look at Mr. Qian across from him with a wry smile and speak.

"Indeed... It’s unexpected that I’ve missed another great opportunity with Mr. Xiao!"

A bitter expression also emerged on Qian Fuchen’s face.

Through Xiao Yi’s recent phone conversation and the questions and answers that followed, he was almost completely certain that Xiao Yi’s relationship with Zhang Yuhuan, Miss Zhang of the Zhang Family, was out of the ordinary. The Qian Family had almost been driven to desperation by the Zhang Family. In the end, it was Elder Mr. Ma who intervened, and only reluctantly did the Zhang Family agree to spare them, but at a great cost.

At that time, he already knew that the person who saved Miss Zhang was Xiao Yi. He had considered approaching Xiao Yi, but he felt it was unlikely that Xiao Yi had any relationship with Miss Zhang, thinking perhaps he had just happened to pass by and saved her, possibly without even knowing her. So, he did not consider seeking out Xiao Yi.

Only now did he realize that the relationship between Xiao Yi and Zhang Yuhuan was far from simple. As someone with a wealth of social experience, he could almost completely sense the trust Zhang Yuhuan placed in Xiao Yi over the phone. If he had approached Xiao Yi back then, the outcome might have been much better.

But what’s done is done, and now all he could do was give a bitter smile.

"What do you mean? Just what’s going on here?"

Xiao Yi, sensing the strange expressions of the people around him, could no longer hold back. "Can someone please tell me what exactly is happening?"

"Doctor Xiao, you’ve hidden it quite deeply," Elder Mr. Ma said with a wry smile, looking at Xiao Yi, "it turns out you and Miss Zhang are that close."

The looks from the others around them towards him also inevitably acquired a hint of complexity, especially those from Mr. Ma, Qian Fuyu, and the Qian Fuchen brothers. In their gazes at Xiao Yi, a sense of respect was added.

"What Miss Zhang?"

Xiao Yi was still somewhat stunned for a moment before he came to his senses, looking at Elder Mr. Ma in surprise, "Elder Mr. Ma, you’re not talking about Zhang Yuhuan, Senior Zhang, are you?"

"Who else could it be? Doctor Xiao, you can’t have been unaware of her identity all this time, can you?"

Elder Mr. Ma, seeing the genuine look of ignorance on Xiao Yi’s face, couldn’t help but ask with some confusion.

"I really didn’t know, Elder Mr. Ma. What’s this about Miss Zhang of the Zhang Family?"

Xiao Yi gave a wry smile, looking sincerely at Elder Mr. Ma.

"This... You’ve known her for so long and you never knew her identity! I don’t know what to say to you. But to tell you the truth, this Senior Zhang of yours has a very extraordinary identity. She is the young lady of the Zhang Family of Glass City. Rumors say she’s the sole heiress of the Zhang Family, which has no male heir in this generation. Moreover, because this girl closely resembles her grandmother, the old Zhang Family head is extraordinarily fond of his granddaughter and has designated her as the future head of the Zhang Family from early on."

Seeing that Xiao Yi truly seemed unaware, Elder Mr. Ma couldn’t help but give a resigned smile, unsure what more to say to him. He patiently explained her identity to Xiao Yi, although he himself didn’t know much about her affairs. While the Ma Family had been rapidly developing in Glass City over the years, they were not quite in the same league as these ancient noble families.

"I see."

After listening to Elder Mr. Ma’s introduction, Xiao Yi suddenly felt that many of the things he hadn’t quite understood before became crystal clear all at once. For instance, from the very beginning, he felt puzzled about the issue of Zhang Yuhuan’s temperament. He had always sensed that Zhang Yuhuan’s demeanor wasn’t that of an ordinary lady, particularly the self-assured air that she would occasionally reveal unconsciously.

That was a kind of pride or dominance that came from within, an innate quality that, if not inherent, would be very difficult to cultivate outwardly.

Xiao Yi had once considered that Zhang Yuhan’s identity might be quite complicated, but he hadn’t realized that she was actually the young miss of the Zhang family from Glass City, which shocked him immensely.

He wasn’t particularly unfamiliar with the Zhang family. He knew it was an ancient noble family that commanded great respect in Glass City, holding a status not at all inferior to families like the Liu family, with very profound heritage.

Senior Zhang sure kept a low profile.

Recalling Zhang Yuhan’s usual demeanor, Xiao Yi couldn’t help but smile wryly to himself, secretly admiring her modesty.

After a while, Xiao Yi raised his head, looking at the Qian brothers across from him who still had a hint of a bitter smile on their faces. A thought struck him, and he suddenly understood the conversation he had just heard between Elder Mr. Ma and Qian Fuchen.

Since Zhang Yuhan was the young miss of the Zhang family, it was likely that the Qian family hadn’t come out on top in their last incident, probably having been reprimanded by Zhang Yuhan. In the end, it must have been Elder Mr. Ma who had stepped in to resolve the issue.

However, Xiao Yi had no fond feelings for the Qian family and felt no sympathy for their dressing-down by the Zhang family. He didn’t say anything about it.

"Xiao Yi, what’s your relationship with Miss Zhang of the Zhang family?"

Dr. Zhang, who had been silent for a moment, suddenly remembered something and asked Xiao Yi.

"Everyone, don’t overthink it. Senior Zhang and I are just ordinary friends."

Xiao Yi, seeing the looks on everyone’s faces, immediately knew they had misunderstood him. He managed a bitter smile and explained.

"So it is, haha, come on, let’s not talk about Miss Zhang anymore. Let’s drink a toast!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, a smile immediately spread across Dr. Zhang’s face. He had been present when Xiao Yi had saved the Zhang family patient, and he had seen clearly An Lili’s affection. Recently, he had been in contact with An Lili frequently, fully aware of the girl’s feelings. In his mind, An Lili was the best match for Xiao Yi, not to mention her family background; she herself was gentle, intelligent, and both talented and beautiful.

The moment they mentioned Miss Zhang’s identity, Dr. Zhang had a sensitive hunch about this matter and couldn’t help but worry for An Lili. Although he didn’t know the specifics of Miss Zhang’s status, his own limited knowledge of such noble families didn’t prevent him from sensing, from the reactions of Elder Mr. Ma and others, that Miss Zhang’s identity was very significant.

Now, hearing Xiao Yi’s comments and thinking of Miss Zhang’s identity, which Xiao Yi seemed unaware of, it seemed their relationship couldn’t be that deep.

So he relaxed and raised his glass.

"Come on, to us!"

Although Qian Fuchen, Elder Mr. Ma, and others didn’t fully believe Xiao Yi’s description of his relationship with Zhang Yuhan, they didn’t think less of Xiao Yi for not knowing Zhang Yuhan’s identity. On the contrary, precisely because Xiao Yi was unaware of her status, they regarded him even more highly.

Being quite extraordinary individuals, and part of noble families themselves, they knew very well the habits of such young masters. They sensed that Zhang Yuhan not disclosing her identity to Xiao Yi could mean she was testing him, and judging by her attitude toward Xiao Yi earlier, it seemed he had passed with a very favorable impression. Therefore, they speculated Xiao Yi might eventually become part of the Zhang family!

However, they didn’t openly discuss these thoughts and even swiftly followed Dr. Zhang’s lead, not continuing the topic of the Zhang family. But within, they once again elevated Xiao Yi in their minds.

Soon, the atmosphere warmed up again, and Zhang Yuhan’s call seemed like a small interlude that quickly passed.

The meal lasted well past two in the afternoon before everyone departed. Elder Mr. Ma had not fully recovered and needed to stay a few more days at the Provincial People’s Hospital to undergo another treatment from Xiao Yi. Qian Fuchen had been allowed to leave the hospital that morning with Xiao Yi’s permission, and he also officially handed the one hundred million yuan consultation fee to Xiao Yi.

Dr. Zhang and Elder An both had the day off, but they followed Elder Mr. Ma back to the Provincial People’s Hospital nonetheless.

Xiao Yi also accompanied them to the hospital, performing another acupuncture treatment for Elder Mr. Ma. Later, he visited Miss Zhang’s mother again to provide her with treatment, and seeing that her condition had mostly improved, he finally left the Provincial People’s Hospital.

Fortunately, during this visit to see Miss Zhang’s mother, he didn’t encounter An Lili. Ever since they had met at the Provincial People’s Hospital last time, she seemed to have taken a great interest in him. Every time he appeared, she always made sure to be around. As soon as he finished treating a patient, she would invariably ask him to do this or that, or pepper him with all sorts of questions. Eventually, when he went to treat Elder Mr. Ma, she even came to watch. Her presence always made him feel awkward during the treatments, but he was too polite to say anything.

Indeed, over this period, he had been thoroughly harangued by Nurse An Lili, to the point that he avoided visiting the Provincial People’s Hospital unless absolutely necessary, fearing an onset of anxiety. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, and give it monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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