Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 56 Qian Xiaofeng

Chapter 56: Chapter 56 Qian Xiaofeng

"Ah, Big Brother Xiao, you’re looking for ancient medical books? Fourth Uncle, do you have any here? If you do, please give them to Big Brother Xiao right away."

Upon hearing the middle-aged man say that Xiao Yi was looking for ancient medical books, Han Lu’s face lit up with joy as she took hold of Fourth Uncle’s hand.

"Girl, ancient medical books aren’t so easily found. If I had any, I would have already shown them to Divine Doctor Xiao."

Han Cheng gave a wry smile.

"Oh."

Hearing that even Fourth Uncle didn’t have any, Han Lu couldn’t help feeling disappointed again.

"However, Divine Doctor Xiao, please rest assured. I wasn’t aware before that you were the great benefactor who saved my father. Now that I know, I, Han Cheng, promise you, I will definitely keep an eye out for such information. As soon as there is any news, I will notify you immediately!"

Han Cheng looked at Xiao Yi with a sincere expression.

"Alright, thank you very much for now. If there are any books on medical subjects, especially those on acupuncture, remember to inform me. If it’s the book I’m looking for, price is not an issue."

Xiao Yi knew that Han Cheng was really taking his request to heart and quickly nodded with gratitude.

"Divine Doctor Xiao, you’re really too polite. You’ve saved my father; it’s not merely a small favor, and I haven’t even been able to help you yet. If you asked me, Han Cheng, to hand over this antique shop to you, it would only be right."

Han Cheng waved his hand.

"Yes, Big Brother Xiao, my grandfather said, from now on, you’re a benefactor of the Han Family. Everyone at home must treat you with the respect due to a benefactor. Don’t worry, we will do our best to find the book you need!"

Han Lu chimed in from the side.

"Since that’s the case, I won’t be shy about it."

Xiao Yi let out a chuckle.

"Big Brother Xiao, let’s not stand at the door any longer. Let’s go inside and take a seat instead."

After discussing the main topic, Han Lu suddenly remembered everyone was still standing at the door; she quickly turned and invited Xiao Yi to go inside.

"No need, I still have some matters to attend to today, so I won’t disturb you further. I’ll come back when I have time. Goodbye, everyone."

Xiao Yi waved his hand, smiling.

As he spoke, he turned and walked back towards the nearby bus stop.

"Hey, Big Brother Xiao, you haven’t left your mobile number yet. How will we contact you?"

Han Lu hadn’t expected Xiao Yi to leave so soon, and couldn’t help showing a hint of disappointment on her face. However, upon hearing that Xiao Yi had other matters to attend to, she felt too embarrassed to ask him to stay and could only watch him leave with reluctance. But just a few steps after Xiao Yi had gone, she suddenly remembered something important and hurriedly called out to his retreating figure with urgency.

"I’ve already left my number with Mr. Han, so if there’s any news, just call that number."

Xiao Yi stopped in his tracks, smiled at the visibly anxious Han Lu, then turned and continued on his way to the bus station.

Qian Xiaofeng, looking at Han Lu who stood beside him, her gaze lingered on Xiao Yi’s departing figure with reluctance, then glanced at Xiao Yi’s lean figure. Behind his glasses, a cold glint flickered in his eyes.

"Fourth Uncle, do we really not have any ancient medical books?"

As Xiao Yi disappeared around the corner ahead, Han Lu finally came back to her senses, still with a trace of unwillingness, she turned to Fourth Uncle Han and said.

"Lu Girl, do you take your Fourth Uncle for someone who can’t judge the importance of things? Not to mention he only wanted some medical ancient book, and at most, it would be worth a few tens of thousands. Even if he wanted our shop’s prized Tang Bohu painting, wouldn’t I give it to him?"

Han Cheng gave a wry smile, rolled his eyes, and looked at his niece with mock resignation.

"I’m sorry, Fourth Uncle, but you know, Grandpa has instructed us to properly express our gratitude to them."

Han Lu also realized that she had been too anxious earlier. Given Fourth Uncle’s personality, if he had the book, he certainly would have offered it right away, knowing that Xiao Yi was the one who saved Grandpa, so she felt somewhat embarrassed and said.

"Grandpa? I think, Lu Girl, it’s you who are anxious, sigh, it’s truly a girl’s nature to be outward-looking, it’s been such a waste that Fourth Uncle has spoiled you so much. To help an outsider, you even doubted your Fourth Uncle’s character."

Han Cheng, a man who had long been business-savvy, especially versed in the antiques industry, whose judgment was not easily matched, listened to Han Lu’s words and looked at his niece with a half-smile, exaggerating a long sigh.

"Fourth Uncle!"

Upon hearing Fourth Uncle’s words, Han Lu instantly blushed, flustered, she stamped her feet repeatedly and grabbed Fourth Uncle’s hand, pinching it fiercely in bashful indignation.

"Alright, alright, Lu Girl, your Fourth Uncle can’t take it as easily as before, I’m not as resilient as I used to be, I surrender, okay? Look, Xiaofeng is still here watching, heh, Xiaofeng, I’m sorry for making you see that."

Han Cheng, seeing his niece’s bashful demeanor, a tender affection appeared on his face; his gaze then shifted to Qian Xiaofeng, who stood beside them looking slightly awkward, and he himself felt a bit embarrassed.

At the same time, he sighed inwardly. Qian Xiaofeng’s intentions, how could he fail to see them? Previously, he always felt that Qian Xiaofeng and Han Lu would make a good match. From the perspective of social standing, the Qian Family was a significant clan in the neighboring S city, comparable to the Han Family in strength. Character-wise, although his actions sometimes seemed to Han Cheng a bit guarded, even insincere, that wasn’t necessarily a disadvantage nowadays. In this society, straightforward people, despite being his preference, didn’t fare well, whereas those who could navigate social situations, even if slightly insincere, often succeeded.

Of course, most importantly, he could see that Qian Xiaofeng was sincere towards Han Lu. Over the years, he had never heard any rumors about him; he was dutiful to a fault, showing extreme tolerance towards Han Lu.

Unfortunately, it seemed Han Lu was simply not into him, despite being very affectionate, trusting, and even dependent on him. He could see that she regarded him more like a brother than a romantic interest.

On the contrary, her behavior towards Divine Doctor Xiao just now suggested the stirring of romantic feelings.

"Fourth Uncle Han, what are you saying? Seeing your family enjoying such harmony across two generations, I can’t help but feel envious, hehe."

Qian Xiaofeng forced a smile, his heart pricked by Han Cheng’s words like a thorn. Being one of the parties involved and someone who had always liked Han Lu, his sensitivity was extremely acute. What Han Cheng had noticed, he had sensed as a threat from Xiao Yi the moment Han Lu rushed towards him.