Consultation fee, cooperation
1060 Words
When faced with pain, Liu Yumin couldn't care less about anything else. Forget about any sense of image; she was willing to give everything just to get better!
Su Chen immediately reached out to press on Liu Yumin’s lower abdomen.
He had verified this special massage technique just last night.
Soon, Liu Yumin’s pain completely disappeared.
It wasn’t until Su Chen withdrew his hand that she realized what had happened.
“Is it gone?” she asked.
“It’s completely gone!” he confirmed.
She jumped up excitedly, feeling as if she had been reborn.
“Miss Liu, for now, the pain is just suppressed. Your illness isn't completely cured,” Su Chen said with a wry smile.
“Ah? What do I need to do to be completely cured? How much will it cost?” Liu Yumin quickly asked, willing to pay any price for a cure.
She grabbed Su Chen’s hand, afraid he might leave. Realizing her loss of composure, Liu Yumin quickly let go but looked at him pleadingly.
If anyone had seen her in this state, they would be shocked. This was the owner of Tianlong Hotel, a woman of great status and dignity in Kunjing County, clinging to a farmer!
“Cough, cough,” Su Chen cleared his throat to ease the awkwardness and then said, “Miss Liu, it’s quite a coincidence. I need to buy medicine for a neighbor with a similar condition. I can get the same medicine for you. Once you brew and drink the medicinal soup, your illness will be cured.”
“Really?” she asked.
“I never lie,” he responded.
“That’s wonderful! Your medical skills are amazing!” Liu Yumin was thrilled. She quickly asked, “How much do you charge?”
Not knowing how much to offer, she let Su Chen decide.
“You misunderstand, Miss Liu. I’m not treating you for money. I encountered you by chance and noticed your symptoms are similar to my neighbor’s, so I’m confident I can cure you,” Su Chen said modestly.
“Regardless, you’re my savior. You don’t know how long I’ve suffered from this!”
Su Chen could tell from her earlier desperation that she was in constant pain.
“Miss Liu, I don’t know what to say. How about I give you fifty thousand yuan?” she offered tentatively.
“Fifty thousand yuan!” Su Chen was stunned, hardly believing his ears. After confirming, he was speechless.
For him and most people in Kunjing County, that was a huge sum of money. With fifty thousand yuan, his sister Su Jiaoyun wouldn’t have to worry about college tuition for years!
However, Su Chen didn’t dare accept the money lightly. Tianlong Hotel’s success in Kunjing County meant that Liu Yumin was very influential. Accepting money from such a powerful person could be risky.
“Miss Liu, let’s not talk about money right now. I’ll get the medicine first and see if it can cure you completely.”
“This...” Liu Yumin thought for a moment and then agreed. “Mr. Su, can you give me your phone number or let me arrange for someone to take you to get the medicine?”
“Um, sorry, I just got back from out of town and don’t have a phone...” Su Chen replied. He had tried using his old phone last night, but it wouldn’t turn on. He had only two hundred yuan that his mother had given him this morning.
“This...” Liu Yumin smiled awkwardly and went to her desk. After a while, she came back with a brand new smartphone.
“Mr. Su, this is a new phone I bought a few days ago and haven’t used yet. Please use it for now.”
“I can’t accept this!” he protested.
“Mr. Su, please don’t refuse. I’m genuinely afraid you’ll leave, and then I’ll be stuck in this misery again,” she pleaded with eyes full of concern.
Seeing her so sincere, Su Chen couldn’t refuse. “Alright, I’ll take this phone as payment for this treatment.”
“Is that okay?” Liu Yumin was amazed. She had never met someone like him before.
She assumed Su Chen had received a high education because he even refused money, showcasing remarkable character.
Unknown to her, his training with an eccentric old master had instilled in him a strong sense of principle.
Treating Liu Yumin’s condition was a minor effort for him, so how could he demand thousands for it?
“By the way, you came here with a large container. Were you...”
Liu Yumin suddenly remembered that Su Chen had come to the hotel on business, which she had interrupted.
“Hehe, Miss Liu, I came here today to sell my family’s farmed grass carp...”
Su Chen explained the situation of the pond in Shanhai Village and praised the quality of his fish.
After listening, Liu Yumin immediately said, “Mr. Su, given your achievements and dedication to helping your family, Tianlong Hotel will buy your fish, no matter what! As for the price...”
Before she could set the price, there was a knock on the office door.
“Come in.”
The lobby manager entered and was surprised to see Su Chen in his work clothes but had urgent news to report.
“Miss Liu, we have a customer who has returned three dishes of fish, threatening to post negative reviews online if our chef can’t meet his standards!”
“What’s this customer’s background?” Liu Yumin asked, sensing the gravity of the situation.
“I checked online and found that he’s a famous food critic from Nan Province! Five years ago, he praised our hotel in an article, which brought many clients from the provincial capital,” the manager explained cautiously.
“Are you talking about Master Hong Xunlong?” she asked.
“Yes, that’s him! His standards are notoriously high. Our head chef is on vacation in the provincial capital and can’t return in time,” the manager said, feeling the pressure.
“Don’t worry, I’ll make some calls,” Liu Yumin said calmly, showing her leadership skills.
After several unsuccessful calls, her expression grew more serious.
“Miss Liu, this customer specifically asked for fish, right?” Su Chen suddenly spoke up.
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