Courtyard House: My max-level medical skills specialize in treating beasts.

Cui Dake's face flushed red, and he roared in embarrassment and anger, "You dare threaten me? Even if you give me a hundred yuan now, I won't get treatment! Get out of here! Your itching is your own fault for being slovenly, what does it have to do with me? If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll sue you for defamation!"

He Yudong sneered: "You..."

Cui Dake glared at him fiercely, gritting her teeth as she asked, "If I give you a hundred yuan, will it really cure you?"

"I'm not bragging, He Yudong, but there's no illness in this world I can't cure." He leaned back in his chair. "You think 100 yuan is expensive? The medicine alone costs over 80 yuan. Ginseng, fritillaria, platycodon, and Tian Shan snow lotus, boiled for 49 days with top-quality royal jelly. The labor cost alone is more than 100 yuan. If you think it's too expensive, go to the hospital. If it could cure you, you would have gone there already."

Cui Dake gritted his teeth, his jaw clenching so hard it cracked, and stamped his foot: "Fine! Get treated first, I'll pay you after you're cured!"

"No credit, pay first and then see a doctor." He Yudong crossed his legs and slowly rocked his chair. He could afford to wait. Although there was still one more day, he knew tomorrow would be tough.

"Here you go!" Cui Dake winced in pain. His monthly salary was only thirty yuan, and although he earned a little extra money on the side, a hundred yuan was enough for him to live comfortably. He pulled out ten "big unity" bills and slammed them on the table. He Yudong glanced at them to confirm they were correct, then casually pulled a delicate porcelain bottle from the drawer, poured out a dark pill, and tossed it over: "Take this, and wrap it up."

Cui Dake hesitated for a long time, holding the pill, before finally swallowing it. Unexpectedly, the excruciating itching all over his body actually stopped shortly after swallowing!

"This...it's done already?" He was stunned. He had thought he would have to wait half an hour, but instead of being happy, he was furious: So he was the one being ripped off? But looking at He Yudong's calm demeanor, he didn't dare to say anything harsh. A barking dog doesn't bite, and who knows what kind of tricks he might pull on him later. He had to secretly look for a way to get revenge.

He Yudong had already noticed the resentment in his eyes. On a whim, he secretly stuck a bad luck charm he had just drawn on him, not knowing whether it would work.

"Brother He, that was so satisfying! Cui Dake must be heartbroken this time." Ding Qiunan came over and smiled. He Yudong had used these pills to trick Yang Weimin and his gang and made eight hundred yuan. Now he had made another hundred, which made her very envious. She was a doctor in the clinic and only earned thirty-two yuan and fifty cents a month.

[Ding! Money swindled from bad guys, reward 20 merit points.]

He Yudong glanced at the system notification and chuckled: This Cui Dake is truly a score-boosting artifact, giving away another twenty merit points.

Seeing that it was almost lunchtime, he stood up and said, "Let's go eat. We'll have beef and potatoes for lunch."

"Huh? Brother He, isn't this too extravagant?" Ding Qiunan's eyes widened.

"Just earned a hundred yuan, what's there to be afraid of?" He Yudong picked up his lunchbox, and the two walked towards the cafeteria. They had only gone halfway when they saw Cui Dake pacing back and forth ahead, muttering to himself, "Damn He Yudong, I'm not finished with you! See how I kill you! And Ding Qiunan, she's mine, I have to get her!"

Just then, a series of bicycle bells rang loudly, and someone shouted at the top of their lungs, "Get out of the way! The brakes have failed!"

He Yudong and Ding Qiunan looked up and saw that the person riding the speeding motorcycle was crashing into Cui Dake!

Before Cui Dake could react, he turned his head at the sound of the shout, and the bicycle wheel "precisely" struck him in the groin. With a "thud," He Yudong instinctively kicked out. If that had hit him, wouldn't he have been infertile?

Could it be that the bad luck charm has worked? It's only been up for about ten minutes, this is too weird!

"Ah!" Cui Dake screamed in agony, clutching his groin tightly with both hands, his body curled up like a shrimp, his face contorted like crumpled paper, writhing in pain.

"Ding! The Unlucky Charm has worked on the bad guy. Merit Points +50!"

He Yudong was secretly overjoyed: he had gotten 70 points from Cui Dake today, bringing his total to 138 points. This money was too easy to earn! Ding Qiunan looked at Cui Dake's miserable state with a strange expression, so He Yudong quickly pulled her: "Come on, let's go eat. Don't look at him."

In this situation, he either needs to be taken to the infirmary or the hospital. If He Yudong isn't around, Cui Dake will definitely be in the hospital. He couldn't be bothered to look at that unfortunate fellow; it's lunchtime right now...

He Yudong and Ding Qiunan had barely stepped into the canteen when Deputy Factory Director Li shouted, "Quick! Carry Cui Dake to the infirmary!"

"Where are they? Where have they all gone?" Deputy Factory Director Li stamped his feet anxiously, but the infirmary door was tightly closed, and there wasn't a soul in sight.

Cui Dake's injury was his fault, and he had to cover for it. But He Yudong wasn't there, which made Deputy Factory Director Li furious.

"That damn He Yudong, where did he go during work hours? Absenteeism! He must be severely punished!" he cursed viciously, completely forgetting that it was only 11:30, the time for lunch break. To put it bluntly, he just didn't like He Yudong, and his nephew Yang Weimin was always gossiping in his ear, saying a lot of bad things about He Yudong. He was already annoyed, and now that he urgently needed someone but couldn't find anyone, his dislike for He Yudong was even greater.

"Deputy Factory Director Li, it hurts so much! Take me to the hospital quickly, or I'll be ruined!" Cui Dake cried, his lower body throbbing with pain. A series of horrible thoughts raced through his mind: What if my balls break? He's still single, unmarried, and hasn't even gotten Ding Qiunan yet—is he going to become a eunuch? He doesn't get along with He Yudong, and he doesn't dare let He Yudong see him. He has to go to the hospital!

Deputy Factory Director Li had no choice but to order someone to help Cui Dake to the hospital. However, the person carrying the stretcher slipped and fell with a crash. Cui Dake tumbled off the stretcher, his foot hitting a roadside stone first, and with a crack, his leg broke!

"Ah!" The scream was heart-wrenching. It was truly a case of misfortune never coming singly; the sheer bad luck was practically overflowing the screen.

In the steel mill canteen, as soon as Ma Hua spotted He Yudong, he immediately went up to him and greeted him warmly: "Uncle-Master, are you here to cook for us again?"

He Yudong's skills last time completely stunned him, especially his braised pork; just thinking about it now makes his mouth water. At this moment, He Yudong held a piece of meat in his hand, its surface covered in fine white marbling, looking incredibly precious.

"MCA, do you have any potatoes?" Ho Yu-tung asked.

"Yes! What does Uncle-Master need to do?" Ma Hua quickly replied.

"Borrow some potatoes, let's make a beef stew with potatoes." He Yudong waved the beef in his hand and smiled, "This is snowflake beef, you can try it later."

"Wow!" Sha Zhu came over, snatched the beef, and examined it closely. "What kind of beef is this? It looks even more tender than the meat from my old yellow cow!"

"That's right, you haven't seen this before. It's snowflake beef. I'll get you two pieces later." He Yudong smiled as he took the meat back. "Ma Hua, could you peel some potatoes and onions for me?"

"Alright, Uncle!" Ma Hua immediately jumped up. He'd never seen him so eager to do chores before; it turned out he wanted to learn from him! He was secretly thinking: He Yudong's cooking skills weren't just similar to Sha Zhu's; they were clearly even better! He was still savoring the taste of that braised pork from last time.

"Ma Hua, you little rascal, you're usually so easy to get around, but you're being so diligent today." Silly Chu laughed and scolded, but he didn't actually stop him.

He Yudong grabbed the knife, and with a flick of his wrist, the blade flashed and crisscrossed, the knife seeming to come alive in his hand. Before he could even count how many cuts he'd made, he sheathed the knife and slammed it onto the cutting board. The once whole piece of beef "whooshed" into even chunks. Even Sha Zhu couldn't help but exclaim, "Excellent knife skills!"

"Little brother, when are you going to give me the sword technique manual you mentioned last time?" Sha Zhu rubbed his hands together and came closer. Last time, He Yudong said he would give him a sword manual, which would improve his sword skills.

"Alright, I'll give it to you tonight. Figure it out yourself," He Yudong replied with a smile.

Ma Hua peeled the potatoes and onions and handed them over. He Yudong quickly chopped them into even pieces. He added seasonings and simmered them. After a while, he lifted the lid, and the rich aroma of stewed potatoes and beef wafted throughout the entire cafeteria.

"Master He, what's stewing inside? It smells so good, give me some!"

"I'll have some too, definitely beef!"

He Yudong quickly waved his hand: "Sorry everyone, this is a private dish, there's no room for you. I'll show you my skills next time."

A collective sigh of disappointment rippled through the crowd. He Yudong had filled a lunchbox to the brim with potatoes and beef, but more than half of it was still left in the pot.

"Brother, you can handle the rest." He picked up the lunchbox and left the kitchen.

Ding Qiunan had smelled the aroma and her stomach was growling with hunger. She got her food and waited at the cafeteria entrance. When she saw He Yudong come out, her eyes lit up and she quickly went to greet him.

This scene was witnessed by many people, who immediately gathered together to gossip:

"Hey, do you think Director He and Dr. Ding are dating?"

"They look so good together! Director He is young and promising, and Dr. Ding is beautiful!"

"I was actually thinking of introducing my niece to Director He..."

"Come on, your niece is nowhere near as good-looking as Dr. Ding."

The aroma of meat wafting from the kitchen reached the crowd. Qin Huairu sniffed and immediately started making plans. He stopped queuing and turned to sidle up to the stove.

"Qin Huairu, this is the kitchen, what are you doing getting involved?" Liu Lan quickly stopped her. Everyone in the canteen knew about her messy affairs. He Yuzhu's new boyfriend was ruined by her; her sister Qin Jingru's ambiguous relationship with Xu Damao had already spread throughout the factory, and no one gave her a friendly look.

"I'm looking for Sha Zhu," Qin Huairu said, but her feet kept moving towards the entrance.

"Hey, you wait outside. Master He is busy. I'll go call him. Don't go in." Liu Lan blocked the door.

"Fine, then call him out." Qin Huairu took a half step back.

Liu Lan entered the kitchen and saw Sha Zhu drinking water from an enamel mug. She casually asked, "Master He, Qin Huairu is looking for you outside. He wants you to come out."

Upon hearing the name "Qin Huairu," Sha Zhu frowned deeply and said, "I'm not going."

Liu Lan chuckled: "Master He, you two used to be so close, why the sudden falling out?"

"Liu Lan, stop talking nonsense!" Sha Zhu raised his voice a bit. "I have nothing to do with her. Tell her to leave. I'm busy."

Hearing this from outside, Qin Huai felt a lump in her throat and decided to step inside. She forced a smile and said, "Silly Zhu, come out for a second, I need to talk to you about something."

"What are you doing here?" Sha Zhu asked with disgust. He had been trying his best to explain to Teacher Ran these past few days, even asking Uncle San to speak up for him, but Teacher Ran hadn't paid any attention at all. If he got involved with this widow, Teacher Ran would have even less of a chance.

Qin Huairu, with her sharp eyes, spotted the steaming potato and beef dish in the bowl. The aroma wafted into her nose, making her mouth water. "Silly Zhu, if something's wrong, come out and talk." She reached out to pull him.

Sha Zhu quickly dodged, saying, "Qin Huairu, stop pulling and tugging! If someone sees us, they'll think we're having an affair!"

Qin Huairu's tears streamed down her face instantly; this tactic always worked, and Sha Zhu would always soften. She covered her face and cried, "Sha Zhu, what did I do wrong? Why are you treating me like this..."

Everyone in the kitchen looked over; Sha Zhu's face was as black as ink. He might have given in before, not knowing her background; but now that he knew her true colors, she had ruined his promising relationship. Teacher Ran was the first person he'd ever been attracted to; how could he possibly be involved with her again? But he was inherently unable to be ruthless towards women; he was furious but helpless.

"Qin Huairu, what exactly do you want to do?" Sha Zhu shouted.

Qin Huai's crying stopped abruptly; this tactic hadn't worked? She forced herself to speak: "Come out, I have something to tell you."

"What can't be said here?"

"Are you still angry? I was going to help you explain to Teacher Ran, but I was just worrying for nothing." Qin Huairu turned and left, thinking that once she said that, Sha Zhu would definitely follow her out.

When Sha Zhu heard the word "explanation," his heart skipped a beat, but then he thought: she was the one who broke him up with Teacher Ran, what good could she possibly have? If he really let her approach Teacher Ran, there would be even less chance for the two of them. So he gritted his teeth and didn't do anything.

Qin Huairu waited outside for ages, but when Sha Zhu didn't show up, her temper flared up. Touching her face, she retorted, "What do I lack compared to Teacher Ran?" In her mind, in terms of looks and figure, she was no less than Teacher Ran. Why was Sha Zhu so infatuated with her, now ignoring her completely? Without her long-term meal ticket, how would she survive?

"Hmph, you like Teacher Ran, right? I'll make sure you never get her!" She made a ruthless decision, determined not to let Sha Zhu and Teacher Ran have even the slightest chance. Once Sha Zhu was completely single, wouldn't he be at her mercy? When a woman gets ruthless, her mind is more venomous than a snake's venom. Qin Huairu immediately became like a piece of dog skin plaster, sticking to Sha Zhu and refusing to let go.

"Master, aren't you going to go out and ask her what she wants?" Ma Hua asked, peeking out of the window.

"What are you asking? Get back to work, I'm annoyed!" Sha Zhu cursed, plopped down, and started picking at the potato and beef stew He Yudong had made. He'd barely taken a bite when his eyes lit up. This beef was amazing! Not only was it incredibly fragrant, but the meat itself was so tender and springy, better than any beef he'd ever eaten—it had to be marbled beef! He'd have to find a way to get some later.

In the infirmary, Ding Qiunan tasted the beef and smacked her lips, saying, "Brother He, you've spoiled my palate. I definitely won't be used to eating your cooking anymore."

"Don't worry, just let me know when you want some." He Yudong smiled and handed over the fruit. "Eating some after your meal is good for your health."

"Yes, thank you, Brother He. You're so kind to me." Ding Qiunan's eyes softened.

Just after the afternoon lunch break, Chief Wang of the security department, accompanied by several of his men, stormed into the infirmary: "He Yudong, what have you done to us? You've been itchy all day, get treated right away!"

He Yudong glanced at Section Chief Wang's red arm and sneered, "Section Chief Wang, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. I didn't touch you, so your itching is your own business, what does it have to do with me?"

"It was definitely you!" Section Chief Wang retorted, "After you beat me up last night, I went back and felt itchy, just like Cui Dake! He said it was you who did it!"

"Yes, you did it!" a henchman chimed in. "Treat him quickly, or this isn't over!"

"Are you all pig-brains?" He Yudong sneered. "I have a grudge against Cui Dake, of course he'd badmouth me. Do you even know what illness he has?"

The group froze. He Yudong continued, "Cui Da Ke has a contagious skin disease! You were all so close to him yesterday, you probably caught it, and you're blaming me? You deserve a beating, don't you?"

Section Chief Wang was so frightened that he kept backing away. He was terrified after being beaten up by He Yudong yesterday. That kid looks refined, but he's a real fighter. Even the few of them who teamed up were defeated.

"What do you mean, 'what are you'? Are you here for treatment or to cause trouble?" He Yudong sneered.

"Can you cure it?" Section Chief Wang asked tremblingly.

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