"Boss, what are you two talking about?" Ex was sensitive to Lin Fan's mocking gaze and asked impatiently.
Zheng Yue put on a stern face and said seriously, "My boyfriend says there's no reason to take medicine forever. Others get better after half a year of medication."
"Impossible!" Ex's eyes widened, his tone intense, and he turned to glare at Lin Fan.
This guy is really a weirdo!
Lin Fan wondered if this Ex was really a doctor and the head of some research institute. He didn't seem like one!
"Mr. Ex..."
Lin Fan looked at Ex's startled and agitated demeanor with disdain.
Just as he was about to speak, Zheng Yue interrupted, "All the facts are laid bare. I don't think this topic needs to be continued."
Zheng Yue didn't want Lin Fan and Ex to fall out completely. After all, the research institute would still need Ex to lead it in the future, so she had to save him some face.
Ex looked as if he couldn't accept it and said, "Some drugs can temporarily suppress epilepsy, but they cause great damage to the human body."
"This isn't saving a life, it's killing one!"
Ex stood up and pointed at the little girl's retreating back, "I can't imagine her withering away in her prime in another ten or twenty years!"
"Hiss!" Lin Fan took a deep breath.
With his nine years of compulsory education, his English level was not enough to understand what the other person was saying.
But judging by the situation, it wasn't a compliment to him.
Zheng Yue's expression gradually shifted from gloomy to clear. She had shown the utmost restraint, but she hadn't expected this guy to be so tactless.
Her mind raced, considering finding someone else to replace Ex.
In the face of money, everyone was equal!
Even if Ex considered himself exceptionally talented, as long as there was money, talented people were as common as carp in a river.
The world would still turn without him!
"Sir!" Suddenly, a voice interrupted Zheng Yue's thoughts.
She turned her head in surprise. In this cafe, only she and the female secretary would address someone as "Sir" in English.
However, it wasn't the female secretary, but the little girl's father.
The middle-aged man strode angrily towards Ex and said, "Hello, my name is Zhu Yi. I majored in chemistry in college."
He pointed at his wife, who was walking over, "That's my wife. She graduated from the Beijing Foreign Studies University."
The couple politely nodded at Ex.
"Hello, my name is Ex, I'm European."
"Your child is very cute, but..."
Ex smiled and pointed at the little girl who was hiding in her mother's arms.
Accustomed to seeing Chinese people with black hair and black eyes, the little girl was naturally frightened by a foreigner with blond hair and brown eyes.
Zhu Yi stood in front of his daughter and said indignantly, "Mr. Ex, I overheard your conversation with Divine Doctor Lin..."
Before Zhu Yi could finish speaking, Ex interjected, "You'd better take your child to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. That's the only way to save your daughter's life."
Zhu Yi looked helpless and said slowly, "The reason I first stated my education is to tell you that my wife and I are not ignorant fools."
"We live with our daughter day and night. We know her physical condition better than anyone else, and we have more say than anyone."
"Mr. Ex, on what basis are you saying our daughter will die young?"
"On the basis of your dual doctorate degrees?"
Zhu Yi's words were filled with strong dissatisfaction.
Ex was extremely surprised.
He had thought Zhu Yi was here to thank him for exposing the flaws in Lin Fan's medication and for saving an innocent life.
He hadn't expected Zhu Yi to immediately criticize him, clearly siding with Lin Fan.
"Oh, my God." Ex ran his hands through his hair. "I understand medicine better than any of you, so, damn it..."
He almost lost control of his temper and uttered a few curses.
"Is that so?" Zhu Yi looked at him contemptuously, then turned his head.
The little girl's mother, who was prepared, handed him a manila envelope.
"Coincidentally, we had a comprehensive examination for our daughter at the hospital today. Mr. Ex, guess what the results were?"
A playful smile appeared on Ex's lips. He quickly asked, "Did you go to a reputable hospital?"
"A provincial hospital, a Grade III Class A..." Zhu Yi's English was limited, and he racked his brains to figure out how to explain hospital classifications to this foreigner.
Fortunately, his wife took over.
As expected of a graduate from Beijing Foreign Studies University, her English was quite fluent. If one only listened and didn't look, people would think she was a foreigner.
Even the female secretary was surprised.
She hadn't expected to meet such an outstanding woman in this small place.
Ex nodded silently, acknowledging the standard of the provincial hospital.
Zhu Yi placed the brain CT scan on the table. "What did the head of the neurology department say?"
Ex's brow furrowed, and he remained silent.
Zhu Yi continued, "He kept asking for Divine Doctor Lin's home address, wanting to visit him personally to ask for advice. He also wanted to hire Divine Doctor Lin to work at the provincial hospital with the position of Chief Professor."
A proud glow radiated from Zhu Yi's face.
It was truly a blessing for the common people and pride for everyone to have such a divine doctor from Shimen County.
He recalled the shock on the head of neurology's face that morning, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Fortunately, they had met Divine Doctor Lin. Otherwise, as Ex had said, their daughter would have to take medicine for life and wouldn't live much longer.
Thinking of this, Zhu Yi looked at Lin Fan with immense gratitude.
"Let me see the physical examination report." Ex refused to believe it.
He picked up the report. He could understand some of the table data.
The Chinese diagnostic content was translated for him by the female secretary.
Zheng Yue pouted and gave Lin Fan a helpless look.
"It's okay." Lin Fan smiled kindly.
He invited Zhu Yi's family of three to sit down, ordered a few more cakes and coffees, and then chatted cheerfully.
"Ms. Zheng, you're here to invest in Shimen County!"
Although Zheng Yue had downplayed her identity as much as possible, her demeanor, speech, and knowledge all indicated that her status was extraordinary.
"Yes," Zheng Yue nodded, "This is my business card."
She gestured, and the female secretary immediately took out a beautifully made business card and handed it to Zhu Yi and his wife.
"President of Siam ME Investment Group!" The couple's mouths widened in surprise, and they simultaneously looked up at Zheng Yue.
"That's right, I'm Siamese," Zheng Yue said with a smile.
The couple quickly looked away.
They knew there were many wealthy Chinese in Siam, and this beautiful woman must be one of them.
"The total investment this time is very large. I want to achieve great things in Shimen County."
Zheng Yue said seriously, "I see you two are rare talents and locals. If you're interested, feel free to talk to me anytime."
Zhu Yi was immediately moved and subconsciously looked at his wife. To his surprise, his wife was even more excited than he was.
Shimen County was economically backward, and the salary level was not comparable to that of big cities.
If it weren't for their aging parents who needed care, why would the couple give up their high salaries and superior environment to return to this small county to work?
Although their income was considered top-tier among the working class in Shimen County, it was still too little compared to their previous life in big cities.
Zheng Yue's appearance made their hearts stir again.
After all, it was a foreign-funded enterprise, and the owner was a wealthy Chinese. He wouldn't be too stingy with his compatriots, would he?