Chapter 45: Title of Divine Physician (1/2)
“How is it? Is the reputation of our Divine Physician Bai even more well known now?”
Pei Qingfeng already knew about the rumors in the capital city and had intentionally phrased the question. He wanted to seek some benefits from Bai Luochu.
“So you’re the one doing all this! I was sure the members of the First Prince’s residence were keeping their mouths shut. It was impossible for information to leak out.” When Bai Luochu saw that the Second Prince was here to look for her once again, she became annoyed.
Recently, he had been very diligent in making use of the excuse of “treating his legs” and would stay for a long time. Bai Luochu was at the limit of her patience but she couldn’t just chase him out. She had to force a smile as she replied.
When Pei Qingfeng saw Bai Luochu’s forceful smile, he couldn’t help but laugh. He tried to tease Bai Luochu again. “I say… if you don’t want to smile, don’t do it. You look unsightly. You are originally not that beautiful of a woman to begin with. When you do this, it makes you look even more ugly.”
“Then I shall not soil Your Highness’ eyes and would like for Your Second Highness to leave. Please return to your residence.” When Bai Luochu heard how Pei Qingfeng was teasing her, she was infuriated. Her jaws were clenched tight as she spat out her latest statement. It was as though she wanted to chop Pei Qingfeng up into many pieces.
Seeing how Bai Luochu was getting angry, Pei Qingfeng was even more delighted. In the end, he withdrew his intention to tease and spoke casually with Bai Luochu, “Oh Divine Physician Bai, after seeing how I took the trouble to help boost your reputation, shouldn’t you do something in exchange?”
Pei Qingfeng originally wanted to see Bai Luochu’s bashful face as she said, “In your dreams, I am not going to give you myself in exchange.” He would then continue to tease her.
Who would have known that Bai Luochu wasn’t one to follow common sense.
He saw Bai Luochu’s huge frown as she clenched her teeth tightly. She thought for a long time before replying, “10%, at most 10%. In the future, when you come and look for me for treatment. I… I will give you a 10% discount on the fees.”
This time, it was Pei Qingfeng who became so angry he almost choked on his saliva. He took a few deep breaths before he said to Bai Luochu, “My goodness, then this Pei fella must really thank Divine Physician Bai for his generosity.”
“You are welcome. You and I address each other as brothers. Now that you have put in so much effort for me, I naturally have to treat you with more courtesy.”
Bai Luochu had been quarrelling with Pei Qingfeng recently. She knew that when he was angry, he would address himself as ‘Pei fella’. Seeing that she had successfully turned the tables, Bai Luochu was in a great mood. The fake smile on her face turned into a real one.
“I will not be staying for lunch as I still have many things to handle. I shall take my leave now.” As Pei Qingfeng finished speaking, he asked his personal servant to push his wheelchair and quickly exited the courtyard.
When Zi Su saw that Pei Qingfeng was far away, she let out a mischievous and dubious smile before speaking to Bai Luochu. “Young Lady. The Second Prince obviously has important matters to take care of. However, he enters the residence every few days to chat with you. What do you think about it?”
“Is there a need to ask? He’s a prince but he’s still such a miser. He’s trying to hang around me to save money for his diagnosis fee.” Bai Luochu was wholeheartedly thinking of the dishes inside of Zi Su’s food box and replied half-heartedly.