Chapter 54

Chunan slowly stood up.

His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyelids twitched, giving him a bad feeling.

So, he very carefully slowed his steps, tiptoed, and when he reached the door, he peeked through the peephole, but saw no one.

The person must have stood in a place where the peephole couldn't see.

Taking a deep breath, Chunan took out a silver needle from the cloth bag, then hid it in his palm, leaned slightly backward, pushed the door open, and stood by the wall inside the room.

"Creak..."

The door opened, and a figure suddenly darted in from outside. Without hesitation, Chunan grabbed the person and thrust the silver needle directly toward the person's crown.

However, the silver needle, gleaming with a cold light, suddenly stopped just one centimeter from the back of the person's head.

"Uh... Young Master Zhao... How could it be you??"

When Chunan saw the person, he let out a deep sigh of relief and then smiled helplessly.

Zhao Zihong was startled by Chunan's sudden move and could feel the cold tip of the silver needle at the back of his head.

"Hey... Chunan, what's going on? You don't have to be so nervous, do you? Don't tell me that people come to trouble you every day?" Zhao Zihong felt a cold sweat run down his back.

"Ah... Haha, sorry, I've been a bit on edge these past few days."

Chunan chuckled, then released Zhao Zihong and closed the door.

His place had nothing to offer guests—no fruit, no coffee, not even a can of cola. After a brief search, Chunan said somewhat awkwardly, "Um... Young Master Zhao, I don't have anything to offer you. How about I boil some water for you to drink?"

"..." Zhao Zihong rolled his eyes and then laughed, "Chunan, it's fine if you don't have anything. Don't be so formal. — I mean, you're quite something, offering guests just boiled water. That's not very reliable."

Chunan scratched his head in embarrassment and sat down on the sofa. "I just moved in, so I haven't prepared anything. I won't be formal with you. — By the way, why did you come to see me today? Haha, for a Young Master of the Zhao family to visit me, I must be quite important."

Hearing Chunan's joke, Zhao Zihong said, "What importance? We're friends. Do I need to send my driver to visit you? Anyway, I'm not busy these days. — I came to thank you properly. You know... I'm a man again!!!"

As he spoke, Zhao Zihong laughed excitedly, his face glowing, looking like he was about to lose control.

Chunan estimated that the time was indeed right and nodded. "Yeah, it's good to be back to normal. In the future, you should be more careful. Intimacy is a part of life, but don't overdo it. A few times a year should be enough."

"What? A few times a year??" Zhao Zihong was taken aback. "Come on, Great Doctor Chunan, women have their periods twelve times a year! You want me to have it a few times a year? That's too unfair to 'Old An'!"

"Old An?" Chunan frowned, feeling a bit out of the loop. "I know about periods... but who is Old An?"

"Old An is the husband... he's the one who takes the period to visit the girls, and a few days later, he comes back to take the period away. During the days when Old An is around, the girls are generally safe..."

"I don't understand..."

"Uh, I don't know if you're really innocent or just pretending, ahem, why did I even bring up this topic?" Seeing Chunan's thoughtful expression, Zhao Zihong was speechless and then pulled out an invitation. "Here, I have another reason for coming today. — This is for you."

"What is it?"

Chunan subconsciously reached out to take the invitation.

When he opened it, he was taken aback. "Academic Conference of the Medical Community in Kyoto?"

"Hmm." Zhao Zihong raised an eyebrow. "How about it? Having a friend from a prominent family is pretty cool, right? — This annual Academic Conference of the Medical Community in Kyoto is the largest medical conference in the capital. You know, only those who have achieved something in the medical field can attend. Even the audience members have impressive resumes and industry status."

"..."

Hearing this, Chunan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Zhao Zihong was right. Having a friend from a prominent family saved a lot of hard work. For example, this Academic Conference of the Medical Community in Kyoto, if Chunan had to get in on his own, it would take years to qualify.

Chunan also had the heavy responsibility of reviving the Chu family and the Chinese medical arts. This opportunity was truly rare.

"Zihong... thank you."

After a long pause, Chunan said sincerely.

Suddenly being thanked, Zhao Zihong blushed and scratched his head in embarrassment. "Haha... What's there to thank? We're friends! No, we're good buddies, good brothers. Brothers should be open and honest with each other! This is a small matter, nothing to thank for!"

"Um..."

"Right, the invitation has the time and address, it seems to be in a week. Anyway, you'll just be an audience member, so you don't need to prepare anything. Unfortunately, I can't accompany you. You know, I'm not good at these kinds of events..."

Chunan nodded. "Yeah, it's fine. It'll be good for me to see the world on my own."

"Alright, then it's settled. — It's getting late, let's go out for something to eat? I'll treat you! To the best restaurant in the capital!"

Chunan was excited to hear this, but unfortunately, he couldn't leave.

"Not today... Actually, I usually can't go out for dinner."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because..." Chunan took a deep breath, seeing no need to hide this from Zhao Zihong, and shrugged. "The house I rent is actually paid for by the lady next door. To repay her, I have to work as her nanny. I need to prepare dinner for them every evening. So..."

"Uh..." Zhao Zihong was stunned.

Chunan waved his hand in front of Zhao Zihong's face. "Zihong, what's wrong? What are you thinking?"

"I was thinking... Chunan, you really are..." Zhao Zihong suddenly laughed. "You're so deep and hidden! Living next door, working as a nanny, and having women pay your rent! Damn, how did I not see this potential in you before! High! Really high! I should learn from you! They? So, there are at least two beautiful women next door? Chunan, you have great luck with women!"

Zhao Zihong's words left Chunan speechless. He took a deep breath and smiled mischievously. "Haha, how about it? Interested in having dinner together?"

Zhao Zihong laughed. "Sure!"

"But I have to warn you."

"What?"

"Actually, Li Mengru lives next door."

"Um... Um?!!!"

Zhao Zihong was stunned for a moment, his face suddenly changed, and he felt a twitch in his vital areas.