The Wild Doctor and the Fair Beauty

Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Now That You’re Here, Don’t Think of Leaving

"Did Elder Xue tell Xinghai everything that’s happened here?" Shen Lingxue’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Xue Zhong grinned, a hint of pride in his expression. "Miss Shen, I contacted my master as soon as I heard there was trouble here. Thanks to his arrangements, we’ve formulated the perfect plan. Otherwise, I would have been here at the first possible moment."

"But Xinghai is in the Provincial City visiting Lulu and the others. Will this disturb him?" Shen Lingxue asked, slightly worried.

"Well..."

Xue Zhong slapped his forehead, having not considered that. "But it shouldn’t be a big problem. From the sound of it, my master was in a pretty good mood."

"That’s good." Shen Lingxue took a deep breath.

"Old Xue, what’s the plan, exactly?" Ma Long asked.

Shen Lingxue, Su Yanyun, and the others also looked up in eager anticipation.

Xue Zhong first glanced at the time, then turned his head to survey the areas to his left and right, muttering, "It’s past eleven. They should be here by now."

"Old Xue, stop being so mysterious! Who’s here?" Ma Long grabbed Xue Zhong by the shoulders and shook him.

"Hey, can’t you show some respect for your elders? I’m just a bag of old bones, you’re about to shake me to pieces."

Xue Zhong looked furious and shot Ma Long a fierce glare.

Ma Long was unfazed, slinging an arm around Xue Zhong’s shoulders, determined to get to the bottom of the situation.

"I’m just not going to tell you. What are you going to do, hit me?" Xue Zhong bared his teeth and shot Ma Long a contemptuous look.

"You old coot, you know I wouldn’t dare hit you." Of course, Ma Long wouldn’t hit him. After all, Xue Zhong was Jiang Xinghai’s disciple.

Xue Zhong grinned triumphantly, then looked at Shen Lingxue. "Miss Shen, as for who ’they’ are, I’d like to maintain a little mystery. But please believe me when I say that if anything happens to us, they will appear out of nowhere to help."

"Elder Xue, please don’t be so formal. We’ll follow your lead," Shen Lingxue replied with a polite smile.

’There was a time when this master, Xue Zhong, a man in his eighties, was an unattainable figure to them. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Now, this National Medical Saint Hand was being so polite to her, and she felt truly overwhelmed by the favor.

Of course, she knew this was all because of Jiang Xinghai.’

「Meanwhile.」

On either side of the entrance to the AM company, the members of the Central State Martial Arts Families had actually set up mahjong tables and were playing enthusiastically.

Clearly, they were waiting here for Jiang Xinghai without a shred of fear.

Constrained by the authority of both Mr. Zhang from Jizhou and Mr. Sun from Central State, they had indeed refrained from acting rashly.

However, this restraint would only last until twelve noon, or whenever the AM company announced its opening.

If Jiang Xinghai didn’t show up, they would be forced to implement Plan B.

"Mahjong!"

Just then, Hunchback Elder Qiu beamed as he revealed a winning hand.

"Elder Qiu, winning off a kong! You get whatever you wish for!"

"Congratulations, Elder Qiu, on being the dealer again! Your luck is something else!"

"This must mean we’ll get what we came for today. Excellent!"

The crowd showered him with praise and congratulations.

Hunchback Elder Qiu looked up at the AM company, then glanced happily at the time. "Half an hour left. One more game, then it’s time to stretch our legs."

"Alright, let’s keep going!"

"It should be my turn to win this hand."

"Hahaha, as long as one of us wins today, it’s a win for all of us, right?"

The men at the table arranging their tiles laughed without restraint.

"You know, it’ll be a little disappointing if that Jiang Xinghai gets the news and doesn’t dare to show up."

"I’d say it’s ninety-nine percent certain he won’t dare to come."

"True. Even though they brought in Mr. Zhang from the compound, didn’t he still leave empty-handed?"

"This old man believes that since he was capable of stirring up so much trouble, it wouldn’t be in his character not to show up."

"Indeed. Young people are hot-headed and arrogant. They never show us old-timers any respect. He’ll probably come."

The men continued to discuss and play, completely free of worry.

「Meanwhile.」

「Jishan Hall, Jizhou.」

Jiang Xinghai, having driven Lin Liping, sped over from the Provincial City.

"Liping, I have to get back to the company. For now, you should discuss the matter of setting up a Jishan Hall branch in the Provincial City with Elder Lin. I’ll do everything I can to help you get it started later. That’s all for now. Take care." Jiang Xinghai dropped Lin Liping off at Jishan Hall, greeted Lin Qingyuan, and turned to leave.

"Xinghai, be careful," Lin Liping said, not adding anything more.

During the two-hour car ride, they had already discussed everything that needed to be said.

Lin Qingyuan watched Jiang Xinghai leave, lost in deep, strategic thought.

After getting back in his car, Jiang Xinghai sped toward the Shen Group.

’The Six Great Martial Arts Families of Central State... All of them are here, except for the Butcher Li Family, my servants.’

The warmth on Jiang Xinghai’s face vanished in an instant, replaced by a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes. ’Since you’ve come, don’t even think about leaving!’

The Central State Martial Arts Families consisted of the Li, Qiu, Su, Huang, Lv, and Shentu Families!

Earlier, while he was still in the Provincial City, Xue Zhong had called to tell him that five of the great Martial Arts Clans from Central State were in Jizhou, intending to put him in his place.

Moreover, they had deliberately chosen today, the opening day of the AM company, timing their arrival for twelve noon!