Best Young Master

19: Chapter 017: Blowing Up the Bull, Doomsday Arrives 19: Chapter 017: Blowing Up the Bull, Doomsday Arrives “Kid, if you don’t know me, that’s one thing, but to not even have heard of my old friend Divine Doctor Chu Xuanji’s great name and still dare to masquerade as a doctor to commit fraud?”

Seeing Ye Fan smiling dumbly, Zhang Lin subconsciously thought Ye Fan didn’t know of Chu Xuanji; he looked at Ye Fan with a pitiful gaze, much like a rich man looking at a beggar.

“Master Zhang, whether you are friends with Divine Doctor Chu Xuanji or not, I don’t know, but as far as I’m aware, Doctor Ye is acquainted with Divine Doctor Chu Xuanji.”

Perhaps because Ye Fan had treated her, or maybe it was because of Ye Fan’s sincere words yesterday, Su Yuxin felt annoyed as she watched Zhang Lin repeatedly slander Ye Fan.

Her expression instantly turned cold.

However, she still left Zhang Lin a last shred of dignity, not exposing the fact that he was a fraudster.

“Uh…”

Startled by Su Yuxin’s words, Su Jindi, who had not spoken until then, gaped in disbelief, staring at Ye Fan.

Because he was very worried about Su Yuxin’s illness, he, as a profligate son, had uncharacteristically researched the medical elite extensively.

He had certainly heard of Chu Xuanji’s fame and knew Chu Xuanji was an even more impressive figure than Zhang Lin!

And now, his sister said Ye Fan knew Chu Xuanji — how could he not be shocked?

Compared to Su Jindi, Zhang Lin felt as if a thunderclap had exploded beside his ear, the shock nearly making his heart leap out of his throat!

“Lady Su, I talked so much not because I’m begging to treat you—on the contrary, people seeking me out for treatment are as numerous as hairs on a bull!”

Though utterly shocked, Zhang Lin naturally wouldn’t believe that Ye Fan knew Chu Xuanji.

He said coldly, “I’ll remind you one last time, my old friend Chu Xuanji, besides his old acquaintances, never meets with strangers.

You claim he knows my old friend Chu Xuanji; if this gets out, it will probably make the entire medical community laugh their heads off, won’t it?”

“I don’t see it that way.

On the contrary, I think you claiming to know Divine Doctor Chu Xuanji — if that gets out, it would be the joke!”

Seeing Zhang Lin steadfastly refusing to acknowledge his wrongs, Su Yuxin’s tone became thoroughly cold, no longer sparing any face for Zhang Lin, “Zhang Lin, I gave you some respect in consideration of my brother’s earnest efforts on my behalf, yet you don’t cherish it.

Since that’s the case, I have no need to save face for you!”

“You…” Zhang Lin trembled with rage, trying to retort.

However—

Before he could finish his words, Su Yuxin coldly cut him off, “My grandfather has already heard from Ma Tian about your fraud.

Do you think I would believe your words?”

Thud!

Zhang Lin, upon hearing this, felt a violent tremor in his heart!

Ma Tian mentioned by Su Yuxin had been an esteemed guest at Zhang Lin’s Taoist temple and later became a member of Zhang Lin’s network of officials and businessmen.

The two had even taken a photo together to attract more business elites to visit him, thereby joining their circle.

Before coming here, he had some understanding of the Su Family, knowing they were a reputable clan in Hanghu, but he never imagined the Su Family members would know the truth about his fraud!

“Master Zhang, you…”

Compared to the shock Su Jindi felt when Su Yuxin said Ye Fan knew Chu Xuanji, the revelation of Zhang Lin being a fraudster shocked him even more, so much so that he stared at Zhang Lin in utter astonishment.

“Lady Su, although I don’t know why your grandfather would make such a statement, I hope you tell him that he should take responsibility for his words!” Seeing his ruse about to be exposed, Zhang Lin pulled a drastic move and turned hostile.

In a sense, this was Zhang Lin’s best way to extricate himself.

Just—

Today it seemed fate was really not on his side; just as his words ended, a Bentley slowly stopped at the villa’s gate.

Uncle Fu got out of the car and opened the rear door, and Su Hongyuan, dressed in silk attire, stepped out and proceeded into the villa compound, accompanied by Uncle Fu.

He was going to Donghai for a business negotiation and wanted to greet Ye Fan before leaving, out of respect for Ye Fan.

With Su Hongyuan’s arrival, all eyes, including Ye Fan’s, were drawn to him, during which Zhang Lin’s facial muscles twitched uncontrollably, and a trace of panic seeped into his eyes.

“Zhang Lin?”

As everyone looked towards Su Hongyuan, he immediately spotted Zhang Lin in his Taoist robe.

He first paused, then seemed to realize something, anger surging across his face.

His voice thundered with rage before he even reached the scene, “You actually dared to come to our Su Family to commit fraud?”

“Swish!”

Seeing Su Hongyuan rage, Zhang Lin could no longer maintain his facade; his complexion instantly changed, with deep concern emerging in his eyes.

Because he played a pivotal role in the network of officials and businessmen, he was not worried that Su Hongyuan, who prioritized ‘profit above all,’ would dare to harm him.

However, if Su Hongyuan were to spread the word about his fraudulent activities, it would be far from a good thing for him!

With this in mind, Zhang Lin decisively chose to admit his fault.

Before Su Hongyuan could come near, he began to apologize in a meek and compliant tone, “Mr.

Su, I…”

“Go fuck yourself!”

Before Zhang Lin could finish his apology, a furious shout exploded beside him.

As the shout resounded, Su Jindi, who had once revered Zhang Lin like an immortal, clenched his right fist and threw a hook punch at Zhang Lin’s face, which had appeared so inscrutable before!

This punch was fueled by Su Jindi’s anger and carried all the strength he could muster!

Although he was an educated but idle rich kid, he was not utterly incompetent—he had been fond of martial arts since childhood, and three years ago he had secretly joined a local martial club.

After three years of training, he had acquired some foundation in martial arts and his strength was greater than that of ordinary people.

When he launched a sneak attack, how could Zhang Lin, whose body had been hollowed out by indulgence in alcohol and women, withstand it?

“Thump—”

A muffled sound echoed as Zhang Lin felt a burst of intense pain across his face.

Not only did blood gush from the corner of his mouth as it split open, but his head reeled, and then his vision darkened.

He completely lost his balance and tumbled down at Ye Fan’s feet.

After he had fallen to the ground, Zhang Lin’s eyelids fluttered, and his body trembled slightly as if shocked by electricity.

Two teeth, mixed with bright red blood, trickled from his mouth and fell to the floor— a shocking sight.

“I’m going to fucking kill you, you old fleabag!”

Having knocked Zhang Lin down with one punch, Su Jindi was still not satisfied.

He could accept that he had been fooled by Zhang Lin like an idiot before, and he could also accept that Zhang Lin had used the guise of treatment to scam him out of his money and the ancestral jade pendant.

But…

he could not accept that because of Zhang Lin’s deception, Su Yuxin’s illness had been neglected, causing her to leave this world!

He would never be able to forgive himself for the rest of his life!

“Jindi, stop!”

Although Su Hongyuan was furious that Zhang Lin had come to the Su Family to swindle, he had not really intended to break ties with Zhang Lin completely.

Seeing Su Jindi knock Zhang Lin down with one punch, he was shocked and quickly spoke up to stop him when Su Jindi looked like he was about to strike again.

In the Su Family, Su Jindi only listened to Su Yuxin and Su Hongyuan.

The former was because of affection, and the latter because of awe.

Therefore, hearing Su Hongyuan’s call to stop, Su Jindi, even though he wanted to smash Zhang Lin’s balls, obediently halted.

“What happened?”

Su Hongyuan breathed a sigh of relief, hurried over, and asked.

Faced with Su Hongyuan’s question, Su Jindi was full of self-reproach and kept his head down in silence, while Su Yuxin simply and clearly informed Su Hongyuan about what had happened.

“Su Hongyuan, it was your grandson who ran to Qinglong Taoist Temple to invite me to treat your granddaughter…”

As soon as Su Yuxin finished explaining, Zhang Lin, clutching his swollen face, stood up.

Although he did not say what followed, his meaning was clear: look, although I am a swindler, I did not actively come to deceive your Su Family, it was your grandson who invited me, and now I have also been beaten.

Let’s let bygones be bygones with today’s incident!

“Sorry, Divine Doctor, for the trouble.”

Su Hongyuan didn’t even glance at Zhang Lin, dismissing his words as if they were a fart, and turned to apologize sincerely to Ye Fan with a slight bow, then hesitated slightly.

Zhang Lin’s expression stiffened!

Although he was unwilling to believe that the young Ye Fan was the highly skilled Divine Doctor and even less likely to know legendary figures like Chu Xuanji, Su Hongyuan’s words made him realize that Ye Fan had at least cured Su Yuxin’s illness!

Otherwise, given Su Hongyuan’s ‘don’t release the hawk until you’ve seen the rabbit’ style of doing business, he would never call Ye Fan “Divine Doctor”!

“Divine Doctor Ye, according to you, how should we deal with this swindler?”

Sometime later, and before Zhang Lin could recover from his shock, Su Hongyuan had a thought and took the initiative to suggest.

“Mr.

Su…”

Seeing Su Hongyuan was about to leave him at Ye Fan’s mercy, Zhang Lin got a big scare, and his tone completely softened, filled with a plea for mercy.

Although he didn’t understand why Su Hongyuan, who always put benefits first, would risk offending the interest groups behind him to punish him, he was very clear that his role in that circle of officials and businessmen was much less significant than before!

In the past, he had acted as a hub, bringing officials and businessmen together, with everyone getting what they needed.

Now that circle had formed its own system, and without him, it could continue running just fine.

Under these circumstances, if Su Hongyuan insisted on taking action against him at the risk of a cost, he didn’t think that those in the circle would clash with the Su Family, who were deeply rooted in Hanghu and even Jiangnan, over him, a hub who had become dispensable!

“Zhang Lin, as long as Divine Doctor Ye doesn’t pursue this matter, I’ll act as if nothing happened.”

Su Hongyuan interrupted Zhang Lin coldly.

He had taken the initiative to leave Zhang Lin to Ye Fan to indirectly please Ye Fan.

In his view, offending Zhang Lin to please Ye Fan was a very profitable deal!

“Ye… Divine Doctor Ye…”

Zhang Lin felt as if he had been placed in an ice cellar, his body was so cold that even his speech faltered.

Compared with his previous arrogant display, he seemed like a completely different person.

“Grandfather, I suggest handing him over to the police, letting them publicize his fraudulent activities, so he won’t swindle others in the future.” Before Ye Fan could even respond, Su Yuxin coldly proposed.

Ye Fan gave a slight nod, which could be taken as agreement.

“Thud—”

Seeing this, Zhang Lin’s strength seemed to drain away instantly, and he collapsed to the ground, staring blankly at Ye Fan, overwhelmed by a sense of impending doom.