Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 236: Let’s Pinky Swear

Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Let’s Pinky Swear

"I’ll say it one more time, Doctor Fang is a benefactor of the Dongfang Family, our honored guest, and no one is to neglect him! From now on, anyone who speaks ill of Doctor Fang behind his back should pack up and leave this house, for I will consider them no longer my descendants!"

Dongfang Leiming was known for his decisive actions. Since he had spoken these words, he would surely make good on them. Thus, in the living room, none of the Dongfang family’s younger generation dared to make a sound, although the looks that Dongfang Shan and Dongfang Dian’s families gave Fang Bai were filled with resentment.

"It seems I’m not very welcome here... Old Master Dongfang, I have eaten already and said what I needed to. You all continue your family conversation. I will take my leave!"

Fang Bai slowly stood up, gave Dongfang Leiming a bow, and strode towards the exit.

Fang Bai was not angry because some people in the Dongfang Family questioned him; he only felt sorrow for those born into such a large clan.

Being born into a wealthy and prestigious family certainly came with money and power, endless glory, but with relatives constantly scheming against each other, fighting for power and profit, devoid of familial affection, what joy could there be?

At the same time, Fang Bai also worried about the future of Dongfang Ruhua and her family.

Fang Bai could see that Dongfang Ruhua’s uncles and others were dissatisfied with Lin Ruoxue and Dongfang Rushi controlling the Dongfang Family’s assets, and he knew that once Dongfang Leiming passed away, Dongfang Ruhua’s family would surely face marginalization and suppression. If others gained the upper hand, the fate of Dongfang Ruhua’s family could be very bleak.

Of course, although Fang Bai and Dongfang Ruhua did not share a mentor-disciple relationship, there was a bond of teaching between them. Should the day come when Dongfang Ruhua’s family faced difficulties, Fang Bai would not stand idly by and would certainly offer his help where possible.

"Rushi, Ruhua, see Doctor Fang off for me, and please apologize on my behalf,"

As Fang Bai left, Dongfang Leiming did not try to retain him but instead let out a sigh and instructed the sisters Dongfang Rushi and Dongfang Ruhua.

No sooner had he finished speaking did the figure of Dongfang Ruhua dash out like the wind, with Dongfang Rushi rising quickly to follow.

"Big brother!"

Dongfang Ruhua caught up with the swiftly departing Fang Bai and could only call out once before tears uncontrollably started to cascade down.

"Silly girl, why are you crying?"

Fang Bai stopped in his tracks, seeing her cry so sorrowfully, and reached out to wipe away her tears.

"Big brother, I’m sorry..."

Dongfang Ruhua cried even harder, suddenly throwing herself into Fang Bai’s arms, clinging tightly to him, sobbing inconsolably.

"You have nothing to be sorry for."

Fang Bai understood why Dongfang Ruhua was crying and why she said "sorry," and smiled as he patted her shoulder, comforting her, "Alright, stop crying, I’m not angry!"

"No, big brother, you must be angry! Otherwise... otherwise why would you leave?"

Dongfang Ruhua held onto Fang Bai tightly as if letting go would mean she would never see him again.

"I am leaving because I can’t stand to see the faces of your uncles and the like! On the surface, they question me, but in reality, they’re taking a dig at you! You could hear it, couldn’t you?"

Dongfang Ruhua said, "I know... my uncles have always been dissatisfied with our family. I actually dislike them too..."

"So, you see, their cold words towards me, if I were to stay, wouldn’t I just be asking for trouble?"

"But big brother, I’m so worried that once you leave, you’ll never come back to our house, never speak to me again... The moment you turned to leave just now, my heart shattered!"

Fang Bai patted Dongfang Ruhua’s little head and smiled, "If I don’t come to your house, you can come to find me! You know my phone number, and whenever you want to talk, just contact me, and I promise to be there whenever you call. Okay?"

It was then that Dongfang Ruhua’s tears turned to laughter, and she tilted her tear-stained pretty face upward, "Big brother, you won’t lie to me, will you?"

"I won’t."

"Then... then let’s make a pinky promise..."

Fang Bai laughed heartily and extended his finger to pinky promise with Dongfang Ruhua.

Dongfang Rushi watched from a distance as her sister tightly hugged Fang Bai. Her expression was unusual until they made the pinky promise, after which she stepped forward and said to Fang Bai, "Doctor Fang, I’m really sorry about today’s events. On behalf of the entire Dongfang Family, I want to apologize to you... This is also what Grandfather wishes!"

Fang Bai waved his hand, speaking indifferently, "There’s no need to apologize! To tell the truth, the only people from the entire Dongfang Family that I respect are Old Master Dongfang and your family. What attitude the others have, I truly don’t care!"

Dongfang Rushi looked at Fang Bai with intense eyes and slowly said, "Regarding this attack incident, I suspect it was an inside job. What do you think, Doctor Fang?"

Fang Bai shook his head, "I won’t comment on your family’s affairs."

"I was too abrupt in asking."

Dongfang Rushi sighed softly to herself, glanced at her sister whose face still bore tear marks, and said, "Doctor Fang, I have a favor to ask of you..."

"Go ahead."

"If one day, a major catastrophe befalls the Dongfang Family and Ruhua’s life is in danger, I hope you can step in to help Ruhua, to prevent her from getting hurt. Can I count on you?"

"Yes!"

Fang Bai nodded without any hesitation.

The relationship between Fang Bai and Dongfang Ruhua had already become more than just friends. If anyone dared to harm Dongfang Ruhua, Fang Bai definitely would not stand idly by.

As for the "major catastrophe" mentioned by Dongfang Rushi, Fang Bai also knew it referred to the internal struggles for control of the Dongfang Family that would likely ensue after the eventual passing of Dongfang Leiming.

For the sake of wealth, countless familial relationships have turned hostile. Dongfang Rushi’s worry was that her uncles and others might join forces to fight for control of the Dongfang Family after her grandfather Dongfang Leiming passed away, by then resorting to any despicable means necessary.

Should the family devolve into internal chaos, what Dongfang Rushi feared most was the safety of her innocent and kind-hearted sister, and knowing that Fang Bai was an Ancient Martial expert, she wanted to secure a powerful backer for Dongfang Ruhua in advance.

Seeing Fang Bai agree with a nod, Dongfang Rushi’s face showed gratitude as she bowed deeply to him as thanks.

"Actually, I think you’re a bit too worried."

Fang Bai looked at Dongfang Rushi and said, "Given your grandfather’s current health, he can easily live another twenty or thirty years. During these twenty or thirty years, you can firmly take control of the power within the Dongfang Family. Besides, Ruhua is now a Martial Artist with considerable strength and not so easily harmed."

"I know that. I’m just preparing for potential difficulties ahead. My greatest concern right now is that some people in the family might act rashly out of desperation before my grandfather passes away, doing things that could harm the family’s interests. That’s why I’m finding a backup for Ruhua in advance..."

Fang Bai nodded, looking at the woman in front of him, whose age seemed close to his own. She was beautiful, wise, and composed, truly deserving of the title as ’The First Talented Woman of the Huaxia Business Community’.

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