ch 32.1 - Danger Again (1/2)
After throwing out the apprentice, Dr. Xu was still angry. But now that the patient’s information had been leaked, there’s nothing he could do to undo that.
“Hi,Dr. Xu!”
A chubby man walked inside the clinic. Dr. Xu looked up and saw Innkeeper Zhu, they have been acquaintances from a while back. He forced a smile and cupped his hand to greet him, “ Oh, hi, Innkeeper Zhu, what can I do for you?”
“Dr. Xu, I came with a purpose. I have a favor to ask and I hope you can help me.” Said Innkeeper Zhu with a big friendly smile on his face.
As soon as he heard that, Dr. Xu immediately had a bad feeling. It sounded too similar to the request that he had gotten around noon time. He took a defensive stance and asked coldly, “What is this favor that you want to ask?”
“Ho ho, Dr. Xu, nothing important. Just want to ask for some information. I hope you won’t turn me down!”
Information!
Dr. Xu’s face changed color, he sounded even colder, “Okay, what information!”
“Dr. Xu, you see, we have placed an order with the Cheng’s mother and daughter, but they haven’t delivered the order yet, so I thought….”
“Stop!” coldly interrupted Dr. Xu and pointed toward the door, “I don’t know any Cheng’s mother or daughter. I don’t have what you want. Please see yourself out!”
“Aiya, Dr. Xu, what is the matter with you?”
Innkeeper Zhu had not expected Dr. Xu’s sudden change of mannerism, he was anxious, “Dr. Xu, I happened to know that you have a few house visits with Mrs. Cheng. Please, just tell me where I can find them. I will repay you handsomely!”
“Innkeeper Zhu, as I have said. I don’t know. Please go!”
“Aiya, Dr. Xu, what is the matter with you….”