Chapter 37: The Slap in the Face of a Small Person's Materialism

  Willows are dark and flowers are bright, and the dead end is reborn. Ji Zhongxin stared at Qin Di excitedly: "Doctor Qin, what do you mean by this? I didn't hear Bai Ming?"

  Qin Di sat back in his chair, unhurried and unruffled, poured himself a full cup of tea, took a small sip, smiled slightly, and said word by word: "My intention is very simple, that is, what can your Ji family use to move me, so that I can do my best to save Old Man Ji's life?"

  Everyone in the house was stunned.

  Ji Zhongxin felt as if he had misheard.

  Qin Di glanced at the three members of the Ji family, who were in a state of shock, and sneered inwardly. His face remained calm and serene as he said indifferently: "Secretary Ji doesn't think that when someone wants something, they don't have to pay a certain price? Even for a piece of candy or two pounds of rice, you want it, but you still have to spend money to buy it. Because in this world, there's no such thing as a free lunch... Of course, if Secretary Ji thinks that my treating Old Man Ji's illness is a matter of course, then I can only say something unpleasant: Secretary Ji's mindset must be problematic. And I'm also very curious - why did Secretary Ji, for the sake of a poor student, unjustifiably remove a district committee secretary? Is it for so-called justice, fairness, and public opinion? I think not. At least, in my understanding of the law, it has never been so noble."

  Ji Zhongxin was taken aback, but he understood what Qin Di meant. This was a direct challenge to negotiate the price, and it was so sharp that in just a few words, it had completely erased the fact that Ji Zhongxin had helped Qin Di deal with the Qiao family. Not only did Qin Di not feel indebted to the Ji family, but he also subtly mocked Ji Zhongxin for being too mercenary. This remark left Ji Zhongxin without any grounds for rebuttal or even anger.

  Ji Zhuxin was shocked, with a strange expression on her face. She felt that Qin Di was both reckless and opportunistic, but one thing she was certain of was that her father would not turn against this guy.

  Is it more important for you, Ji Zhongxin, to save face or to protect your father's life and property?

  I believe any intelligent person will make a rational choice.

  Qin Di is a clever person, so before Ji Zhongxin got angry, he calmly said another very clever thing: "Secretary Ji thinks I'm too selfish, indeed, I am a commoner, a small person with no background or backing, without parents or family, a typical 'one person eats and the whole family doesn't starve', alone and penniless, knowing some medical skills, also talking about righteousness, doing things never excessive, never having eyes on top of my head, eating losses and humiliation, but not representing me as someone who can be bullied, no temper, so I have a small heart, very narrow-minded, but one thing I think is still okay, that is being a thick-skinned person, owing people favors, I understand how to repay, others have kindness towards me, I return it tenfold, because in this life, one must speak with conscience... come on, Old Ji, let's invite someone.

  Without any airs of swallowing a thousand miles like a tiger, he picked up his tea cup and respectfully offered the old man a cup of tea.

  The old lady couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, so she picked up her tea cup, but didn't drink from it. Instead, she stared blankly at the maid.

  This old man, who has floated through life with a mixture of highs and lows, has seen too many glorious and strange things in his lifetime. However, when compared one by one, the young person before him is still quite interesting at this moment, for two reasons.

  Firstly, this Qin Xiaozi is definitely not a good person; Secondly, this guy really played with the Ji family.

  The old man had a big heart and could see through things, but Ji Zhongxin didn't have such good capacity, and his city was also a bit insufficient. His face was awkward, and he looked at Qin Di, who was in a desperate situation, with very mixed feelings.

  That sentence "alone, with a rotten life" is a warning. It can be seen that this guy has made up his mind to kill a thousand enemies and sacrifice eight hundred of his own, which is in line with the saying "daring to peel off one's skin, daring to pull down the emperor from horseback". Thinking back to Qin Di's words above, and the calmness that showed through his bones when he spoke, Ji Zhongxin knew that this kid was not intimidated by threats, nor did he fear the power of the Ji family.

  It's really a miserable life, all alone!

  But what probably makes Ji Zhongxin most uncomfortable is that one sentence "You've got to have a conscience"? This is sarcasm, saying he's not a good person.

  Ji Zhongxin had an urge to vomit blood, feeling that this kid was too arrogant. He knew that those who dared to speak to him like this were either a group of nobles or high-ranking officials at the national or deputy level, and they were also his political enemies. Usually, no one dared to mock him like this.

  That little rascal, who was as good as dead in his eyes, gently put down the cup in his hand and sneered even more. He looked at the old man and said: "Tea is a good thing, but it's also about moderation. No matter how good something is, there must be a limit. Keeping things within that limit is always good, exceeding that limit can be harmful. So, this tea, Old Ji, it's best to drink as little as possible."

  This seems like another lukewarm sarcastic remark.

  Ji Zhongxin's face turned pale and then red, feeling extremely humiliated, but restrained by his father's warning gaze, he didn't dare to act rashly, and could only swallow his anger.

  However, Kijiro's intuition told him that this kid was absolutely a freak, giving people a very dangerous feeling, but not to the point of making him furious and recklessly turn against him.

  Qin Di smiled faintly, seemingly confident that Ji Zhongxin wouldn't dare to do anything to him. He felt the timing was about right, then, under the old man's stunned gaze, he took out a medical box and rummaged through it for half a day before finally pulling out a yellow pill the size of a thumb. He carefully handed it to Ji Lao, who was still in a daze, and said calmly, "This is Pei Yuan Dan, a medicinal pill I've refined myself. Don't underestimate it, Ji Lao. Not only can it benefit your liver disease, but it also has an effect on the hidden illness you had in your early years. More importantly, it can slow down the natural decline of the human body and prolong one's lifespan. It's a very precious pill, and I don't have many left - just this one. However, I can refine more as long as there are enough medicinal materials. In a year, I can refine one or two pills, which is enough to guarantee Ji Lao ten years of good health."

  Qin Di's medicine was effective as soon as it was administered. A wisp of medicinal fragrance moistened her heart and lungs, causing Madame Ji to feel a sudden jolt in her spirit. In her heart, there was an indescribable feeling of refreshment.

  The father and daughter of the Ji family also smelled that wisp of fragrance, feeling the same shock and a kind of indescribable comfort.

  After being deeply shocked by the miraculous pill, Ji Lao finally understood that Qin Di was just putting on an act.

  Qin Di's meaning is clear, this kind of Dan medicine pill can only be refined by him. Now there is only one, it can only protect you for a while, but cannot protect you for long. Your Ji family wants to rely on him, in that case, the Ji family will be led by Qin Di for ten years.

  What a young man, so nervous and cautious!

  From the initial cold ridicule and contempt for Ji Zhongxin's lack of integrity, to now not making a single demand, directly taking out a life-saving pill, as if it was a heavenly surprise, causing the Ji family to be caught off guard. This move was bold and decisive, without any bias or exaggeration, causing the Ji family to lose miserably, even Ji Lao couldn't help but look at him with newfound respect, his heart filled with shock and awe.

  It was just a shock at this moment, but Ji Lao was more concerned about that sentence "can guarantee you ten years of health".

  This is Qin Di's real killer move, a fatal blow that exudes an overbearing aura, leaving Old Lady Ji stunned and feeling like she's been outmaneuvered. She holds her tea cup, slightly dazed, with a bitter smile on her face.

  Qin Di's spirit was high, with an aura of invincibility reminiscent of Laozi's magic, as he gazed coldly at the thoroughly stunned Ji family trio. He felt a sense of relief wash over him. No matter how powerful you are, whether you're a warlord wielding great power or a renowned general with impressive military achievements; no matter how wealthy and influential you are in the business world, if you fall ill, you'll still have to come to me for treatment. Your family may hold the power of life and death over others, but I only need to control your fate to be satisfied.

  So Qin Di didn't give the Ji family a chance to catch their breath. He suddenly stood up, walked to Ji Lao's desk, picked up a piece of paper and a pen, and in front of several members of the Ji family who were stunned, quickly filled out the paper with a series of medicinal names and numbers at an incredible speed. After a moment, a 4A paper was filled with a string of medicinal names and numbers. Then Qin Di walked straight to Ji Zhongxin's side, respectfully handed the 4A paper to Ji Zonghou's hand, which had already been defeated, and said politely: "Secretary Ji, this is the list of medicinal materials needed for alchemy. Whenever you find them, please send them over... If we're lucky, I'll immediately deliver one or two pills to Old Ji."

  After saying this, Qin Di picked up the medical box and didn't look at the scene that was enough to shock any official in the deep sea. He said lightly: "Old Ji, it's late, you should rest more!" Then he turned around and walked out of the room that could make anyone tremble with fear, without any fear or hesitation.

  At that moment, he was incredibly arrogant and domineering.

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  There's still one more chapter, might be a bit late. Let's take a look again tomorrow!