"Yes..."
Gu Tingyun immediately contacted people, urging them to bring all the tonics they could procure from all over Shashi.
"Remember, no traditional Chinese patent medicines. Those ready-made medicines are too weak. Use medicinal materials like ginseng that are at least ten years old," the冥医 (Míng Yī) continued.
He had already infused his internal energy into Gu Ming's body and had no further actions for the moment.
"Understood..."
"Also, you just said that no matter what I wanted, you would give it to me, right?" the 冥医 (Míng Yī) stared at Gu Tingyun, speaking after he finished his call.
Hearing this, Gu Tingyun felt an inexplicable tremor run through his body, after which he slowly nodded: "Yes."
"Good, then I want your Gu family," the 冥医 (Míng Yī) said.
The Gu family?!
Upon hearing the 冥医's (Míng Yī's) demand, Gu Tingyun fell into silence.
"After I cure your daughter, I will absorb everything your Gu family possesses," the 冥医's (Míng Yī's) words were less of a negotiation and more of a command.
There was no room for discussion.
"I..."
After much internal struggle, Gu Tingyun finally gritted his teeth: "Alright, once my daughter recovers, I will hand over all the industries of the Gu family to Mr. 冥医 (Míng Yī)."
"However, I have only one request..."
"Speak."
The 冥医 (Míng Yī) was somewhat surprised by Gu Tingyun's decisiveness.
"I hope Mr. 冥医 (Míng Yī) will hire me then, and I hope you will entrust me with the management of the company."
"Fine."
The 冥医 (Míng Yī) readily agreed.
Receiving the 冥医's (Míng Yī's) answer, Gu Tingyun finally relaxed. If he lost everything, it would truly be dire. Even starting from scratch in this era, it would be incredibly difficult.
"Call me again when you have gathered all the medicinal materials."
With that, the 冥医 (Míng Yī) walked out of the ward, leaving behind a parting remark: "Your daughter will wake up soon."
...
"Ah! Daddy! You're cheating!"
Xun'er pouted, her hands playfully scratching Lin Xiao's arm.
"Ow ow ow, Daddy was wrong, wrong, won't cheat anymore!"
Lin Xiao quickly offered his face to his darling daughter, putting on a comically distressed look, allowing Xun'er to draw a line on his face with a pen.
"You, playing with Xun'er and then refusing to honor your bet, is that it?" Luo Qinghan gave him a sidelong glance.
"My handsome face, my wife, you're really willing to do this," Lin Xiao said, striking a rather conceited pose.
"Narcissist!"
Luo Qinghan rolled her eyes.
Just then, Lin Xiao's phone rang.
"Wait a moment, wife. You entertain Xun'er, I'll take a call." Lin Xiao glanced at his phone and quickly got up to leave the room.
Stepping outside the door, he picked up his phone: "That woman, you've saved her?"
"Yes."
"Gu Tingyun agreed to your terms?"
"Yes."
"Then it's fine."
Lin Xiao said with a hint of emotion: "Only she has a father who dotes on her so much, such a great price... If it were me..."
"You wouldn't let Xun'er get hurt."
"Yes, unless I'm dead," Lin Xiao stated unequivocally. "Since Gu Tingyun has agreed, things are much simpler. The rest is up to you. If you encounter any trouble, tell me directly, and I'll handle it."
"Understood."
The call ended. He returned to the room and continued to play with Xun'er alongside Luo Qinghan.
"Who was on the phone just now?" Luo Qinghan asked curiously.