Chapter 27: Reencounter with Bai Lan

Professor Chen looked disappointed, and Lin Chen thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you write down my phone number? If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me. If you encounter incurable diseases, you can also call me, but I can't guarantee that I will help you."

If Lin Chen had said this before demonstrating his medical skills, Professor Chen would have been furious. But now, Lin Chen's words brought a look of joy to Professor Chen's face.

"Good, good, good. Then, Master Lin, give me your phone number. I promise I won't bother you unnecessarily."

Although Lin Chen was unwilling to teach him traditional Chinese medicine, Professor Chen was somewhat disappointed. However, being able to befriend someone with such divine medical skills was a great blessing.

Lin Chen gave Professor Chen his phone number. An Xuerao said, "Lin Chen, why are you in such a hurry to leave? No one is rushing you. You cured me, so let me treat you to a meal as a thank you. What do you think?"

Lin Chen replied, "You've already paid for the treatment, so there's no need for a meal."

An Xuerao pouted, somewhat discontentedly, "Lin Chen, do you know that there are a bunch of men lining up to treat me to a meal, and I don't even bother with them. Now, I'm the one inviting you, and you're not giving me any face?"

She looked at Lin Chen with hopeful eyes.

But Lin Chen still shook his head. In his view, it was unnecessary. They weren't that familiar, and he was just treating her for money.

"Xuerao, Lin Chen might have other things to do. If he doesn't want to, that's fine. We can invite him another time," Hong Jie said, her face showing a look of unease. "We should hire a few more capable bodyguards. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease. Although that woman who threw acid said it was purely because she hated you, I feel like there's more to it."

An Xuerao nodded, also feeling a bit scared. "Yes, I think we should hire a few more capable bodyguards. If it weren't for Lin Chen, my life would have been over this time."

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow and suddenly said, "If you need a bodyguard, what do you think of me?"

"You want to be my bodyguard?"

An Xuerao and Hong Jie both looked at Lin Chen in surprise.

An Xuerao sized up Lin Chen for a moment and laughed, "You don't look very muscular. I can't hire you as a bodyguard; otherwise, I might end up protecting you instead."

Hong Jie also nodded with a smile, clearly agreeing with An Xuerao. Although An Xuerao's words were a bit exaggerated, Lin Chen didn't seem like someone who could be a bodyguard; he just looked like a relatively fit ordinary person.

Lin Chen didn't argue, just smiled, and picked up a chair from the ground.

The chair's legs were made of iron. Lin Chen gripped one and, with a bit of effort, bent the iron leg into a U-shape.

Then Lin Chen smiled and asked, "You seemed to think I don't have much strength. Now, do you think I have enough strength to be your bodyguard?"

"This..."

An Xuerao and the others were speechless. Although the chair's legs were hollow, it was impossible to bend them by hand. Normal people don't have that kind of strength.

An Xuerao excitedly said, "Lin Chen, you're a master. That's great! I'm willing to hire you as my bodyguard. How much do you want for the job?"

Lin Chen replied, "I want a bit more. I need 10 million."

He already had 1 million, which was enough for the herbs for now.

But he remembered that Su Xiran had said her dream was to have a flower shop. He found out that buying a relatively large flower shop in a bustling area of Yuehai City would cost about 10 million.

An Xuerao and Hong Jie were all taken aback. Lin Chen was really asking for a lot.

Even if it was an annual salary, it was too high.

Professional bodyguards who were former elite soldiers usually earned no more than a few million a year, and Lin Chen was asking for 10 million.

Hong Jie smiled bitterly, "Lin Chen, your salary demand is a bit too high."

Lin Chen shrugged, "If you think it's too expensive, then forget it."

Actually, 10 million wasn't much to An Xuerao, but Lin Chen's demand for 10 million gave her a feeling of greed and materialism. This feeling made her feel like she was being taken advantage of.

Lin Chen had saved her when she was in her darkest hour, like a god descending from heaven, holding her in his arms, and using his miraculous medical skills to heal her face. With his sharp features and an indescribable aura, Lin Chen was like her prince on a white horse, riding from her dreams to save her.

Now, Lin Chen was saying that if she gave him 10 million, he would be her bodyguard, and if not, he wouldn't do it.

Women, especially young girls, are very sensitive. In an instant, Lin Chen's image as a prince on a white horse in An Xuerao's heart collapsed.

An Xuerao, frustrated and angry, said, "Your bodyguard services are too expensive. I can't afford it. You can leave!"

Lin Chen nodded indifferently and walked out, quickly disappearing from sight.

Seeing Lin Chen really leave, An Xuerao stomped her feet in anger, gritting her teeth, "Damn, greedy guy, he really left. How can someone be so greedy? Can't he be a bit more refined and noble? Can't he be a proper godlike figure? I'm so angry, ah, I'm so angry!"

Hong Jie was taken aback. An Xuerao was usually very graceful and elegant in public and didn't care much for men. Why was she acting so out of character today? Although Lin Chen seemed greedy, it wasn't really their business.

Lin Chen left the hospital, and it was almost noon. He found a restaurant nearby to have lunch.

As he sat down, he saw a familiar face, and the person was also looking at him in surprise.

"Brother Lin Chen, why are you here?" the girl ran over, her face full of surprise.

This girl was Bai Lan, who had been singing on the street and was harassed by a group of thugs.

Lin Chen looked at the pure and beautiful Bai Lan and smiled, "What a coincidence. I'm here to eat, of course. Are you working here?"

He had seen Bai Lan serve a dish to someone and say, "Please enjoy your meal," so he asked.

Bai Lan smiled shyly, "Yes, I work here as a waitress."

Lin Chen nodded and asked, "Have you been singing on the street recently?"

Bai Lan replied, "Yes, but not at the same place as before. I chose a place with more people, so I won't be afraid of encountering thugs."

"Places with more people don't necessarily mean you won't encounter thugs. In today's society, most people only care about themselves. If a thug appears, even with a lot of people around, if the thug is strong enough, no one will likely stand up for you. Anyway, when you go out to sing on the street at night, be more careful about your safety."

Although they weren't very familiar, Lin Chen had a good impression of this pure and beautiful girl, like a lotus, so he said a few more words.