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"That's not a problem. Master Zhou said that as long as you treat his daughter well, then it's not a problem."

Granny Wang immediately put on a smiling face and said, "Knowing that you are an honest person, Master Zhou has no other requests, he just wants to see his daughter find a good home as soon as possible."

After all, she had taken money from Master Zhou, so naturally she had to put in some effort.

Thinking that Lu Yao was gentle and had medical skills, and had a good reputation among the neighbors.

So she immediately came over to introduce Lu Yao.

But Lu Yao immediately became alert.

He had met Master Zhou a few times. He was stingy and miserly, and the women in his household were no pushovers either; each one was sharp-tongued and mean-spirited.

Suddenly having to arrange a marriage for their daughter seems suspicious.

Lu Yao was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Forget it, I still don't want to get married so early. Aunt Wang, don't bother, go find someone else."

Seeing that Lu Yao was determined not to agree, Granny Wang became anxious.

She glanced around and was about to continue trying to persuade him when a cold snort from the doorway interrupted her.

"Old Wang, you're a real scoundrel! Lu Yao hasn't done anything to offend you, has he? Why are you so determined to harm him?"

Old Ge walked in with a stern face, carrying a roast chicken. He said to the somewhat guilty-looking Granny Wang, "Don't tell me you don't know the situation regarding Master Zhou's youngest daughter!"

Upon hearing this, Granny Wang felt even more guilty.

After a moment of silence, she stood up and hurriedly walked outside.

It looked like they were fleeing in panic.

"Is there...something more to this?"

Lu Yao's gossipy nature was piqued, and he quickly gestured for Old Man Ge to sit down, poured him a cup of tea, and asked, "Could it be that the youngest daughter of this Zhou family has contracted a shameful disease?"

"fart!"

After sitting down, Old Man Ge said, "That girl is quite pretty and has a good figure. She is also well-educated and reasonable."

That's good?

That shouldn't be the case. A girl like that should be the one being proposed to, so why would she need a marriage proposal?

Lu Yao became completely curious.

Old Ge continued to explain, "The other day, news came from his house that this Miss Zhou is impure, not only has she lost her virginity but is also pregnant with another man's child. Master Zhou is in a hurry to find someone to take her in."

Wow, no wonder Granny Wang wanted to persuade him.

So, he's being sent to collect scraps?

He usually treated Granny Wang quite well, so how come this wicked old woman is now cheating him?

"You better stay away from Granny Wang from now on, that bastard is no good person."

Old Ge took a sip of tea, stood up and said, "Alright, I need to go back to sleep too. I didn't sleep a wink last night, I'm exhausted."

Judging from his demeanor, he seemed to have just returned from a brothel, and had bought a roast chicken along the way.

So, he's spent the night in a brothel again.

Lu Yao didn't expose him, but instead smiled and saw him out.

This time, Old Man Ge didn't ask for tiger penis wine. After all, he had been working too hard these past two days and needed to take a break.

If this continues, his old bones will surely perish at the Yiqinglou.

After everyone had left, Peony emerged from behind the curtain, bowing slightly apologetically, and said, "Doctor Lu, we'll be leaving soon. Today..."

"How is Cai Die?"

Lu Yao waved his hand and said, "You don't need to worry. I have no use for reputation. It can't put food on the table. Just ignore what Granny Wang said. She's always been rude. Don't take it to heart."

Peony looked at Lu Yao gratefully, knowing full well that Lu Yao was doing it for their own good.

But in the end, they were women of the night. They came to see Lu Yao early in the morning. Anyone with eyes could see that they were there for medical treatment, but gossip is a terrible thing.

If word gets out, they might say they've contracted some nasty disease.

Or perhaps she had her eye on Lu Yao and used the excuse of going to the doctor early in the morning to seduce him.

As these words were passed around, some people began to believe them.

They don't care, but what about Lu Yao's reputation?

"Alright, you guys apply the medicine to Butterfly first, you don't need to worry about the rest."

Lu Yao waved his hand and said, "To me, you are my patients. Patients are paramount, and this is the rule of Jishetang."

After saying that, he turned around and went to the medicine cabinet to check the medicinal herbs inside.

Some medicinal herbs need to be dried and replenished, so he has to contact the herb gatherers.

Seeing that Lu Yao genuinely cared for them, Peony was deeply grateful. After putting down a silver ingot, she turned and went back behind the curtain.

"Sister Peony, Dr. Lu is really a good person."

"His medical skills are also very impressive. Cai Die said that the wound felt cool and comfortable after applying the ointment."

"When he comes to Yiqinglou in the future, Sister Mudan, you'd better use your real skills to serve him. We have no other way to repay him."

"You brat, shut up! Can't you see Sister Peony's face is all red?"

"..."

Behind the curtain, several girls began to whisper and laugh.

Even the butterfly's eyes lit up; at least there were still good people in the world.

After checking the medicine cabinet, Lu Yao listed out all the missing medicinal herbs and planned to contact a herb gatherer he knew.

In the past, the other party was the supplier of medicinal materials, and they were considered suppliers to Jishetang.

However, before he even left the house, he saw Zhou Shaolin arrive with his men.

To be precise, he led the way, followed by Cui Huai and Zhang Xuyang, and behind them were his attendants and bodyguards, Master Li.

The group soon arrived at the entrance of Jishetang.

Zhou Shaolin laughed heartily and said, "Brother Lu, you look to be in good spirits. Were you satisfied last night?"

"Young Master Zhou, please don't tease me. I learned a lot last night, and I should thank you."

Lu Yao smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, then asked, "Where are you all headed so early in the morning? I'm quite familiar with this area; would you like me to show you the way?"

"No, no need."

Zhou Shaolin waved his hand and said, "I'm showing my two senior brothers around, mainly to look for something. Brother Lu, please don't reveal this."

"Oh? What are you looking for? If there's anything we can do to help, just let us know."

As soon as Lu Yao said this, not only Zhou Shaolin, but even Cui Huai and Zhang Xuyang couldn't help but take another look at Lu Yao.

This young doctor really knows how to handle people.

Zhou Shaolin smiled and patted Lu Yao on the shoulder, then led his men to continue walking forward.

Watching them leave, Lu Yao turned around, picked up the teacup on the table, and then slowly walked to the doorway.

His fingers lightly rubbed the rim of the teacup, then he slipped his fingers inside his sleeve.

With a slight curl of his fingers, the water in the teacup seemed to come alive, beginning to ripple.

The next moment, a drop of water floated up from the teacup and condensed between his fingers into two water needles as thin as hair.

"Whoosh!"

With a flick of his finger, two water needles flew out of his hand.

It pierced into the backs of Cui Huai and Zhang Xuyang with lightning speed.

The two seemed completely oblivious, continuing to walk forward with an air of arrogance, utterly unaware that they had fallen into a trap...