The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
After finalizing her arrangements, Sun Yi exited the building and climbed into the driver's seat of a Beetle.
As she prepared to pull away, the passenger door was yanked open unexpectedly, and Ye Chen slid inside.
Ye Chen had followed her because he noticed a crimson-tinted black mist swirling around Sun Yi’s glabella!
This was an omen of extreme peril approaching in the immediate future!
Whether for her recent help or the events from five years ago, he refused to let any harm befall Sun Yi!
Sun Yi stared at Ye Chen in the passenger seat. Once her shock subsided, she smiled and asked, “What are you doing, young man? Is this your way of thanking me? Honestly, I checked the facts beforehand, and the guards were clearly in the wrong. There is no need for thanks. By the way, why are you so desperate to see Xia Ruoxue? I hope you aren't planning to pitch her some beauty product formula.”
She suspected this because a man with a similar appearance to Ye Chen had recently approached the Magnificent Group, boasting about a secret formula that would revolutionize their market position. Security had ultimately thrown him out on his tailbone.
Lately, many of these rural doctors had been flocking to the city for exactly that reason.
Ye Chen observed Sun Yi and realized how much she had matured. During their school days, he had constantly teased her about being flat-chested, even making her cry once. Now, her curvaceous figure was a world away from the girl he remembered.
“Did you sneak into my car to sell me this formula too?” Sun Yi noticed Ye Chen’s gaze on her chest, but she didn’t get angry. Instead, she straightened her posture slightly. For some reason, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity toward this youth.
Perhaps it was because he bore such a resemblance to her classmate who had passed away.
Ye Chen snapped out of his daze. He couldn't reveal the mission given to him by the old man, so he came up with a quick lie. “Well, you got me! I have total confidence in my formula; I can promise it will enhance both your looks and your figure.”
Since his return, his greatest pride was not his Cultivation progress, but his medical expertise, which was potent enough to snatch a soul back from the gates of death!
He could easily provide a basic alchemy formula for a beautifying pill, and he was certain every cosmetics company on the planet would fight to the death to own it!
Sun Yi rolled her eyes at Ye Chen and started the engine, heading toward the Grand Dragon Lake Hotel.
“If you’re actually that capable, it just so happens I’m attending a social event. As a penalty, why don't you act as my shield against all the drinking invitations tonight? How does that sound? Also, I haven't introduced myself. I’m Sun Yi, the Marketing Director of the Magnificent Group.”
Keeping one hand on the wheel, Sun Yi extended the other toward Ye Chen.
As their hands met, Ye Chen noted how remarkably soft and warm her skin felt.
“My name is Ye... Ye Cheng. Cheng, as in 'sincerity'.”
Because she hadn't recognized him, Ye Chen chose not to reveal his true identity. If Sun Yi learned he had survived, the shock would be far too intense for her to handle.
Ye Chen saw Sun Yi’s body go rigid when he first spoke his name. She only let out a long breath of relief after his further explanation.
“What a strange coincidence. Your name is very similar to a former classmate of mine. I almost mistook you for him...”
...
Twenty minutes later.
Inside the Imperial Banquet Hall of the Grand Dragon Lake Hotel.
The moment Sun Yi and Ye Chen entered, every eye in the room turned toward them.
Sun Yi’s presence was far too striking. Standing nearly 170 cm tall with exceptionally long, attractive legs, her fashionable style clashed sharply with the man beside her.
Nobody expected Director Sun of the Magnificent Group to arrive with such a companion.
Sun Yi guided Ye Chen to the central round glass table. Seven or eight men were already seated there.
Their eyes burned with a lustful passion as they looked at Sun Yi, as if they wanted to pounce on her immediately.
“You’ve finally arrived, Director Sun. Truly, the rumors don't do you justice. I am Guo Haidong, the founder of Cloud Born Group.”
“Director Sun, I’m Qian Yong. My family runs the Sea Surge Hotel...”
The men stood up to introduce themselves with exaggerated enthusiasm, clearly trying to impress her.
Ye Chen had no interest in the gathering. His eyes scanned the room, trying to identify the source of the threat to Sun Yi’s safety.
The banquet soon commenced.
Whether by chance or design, the men at the table kept inventing reasons to toast Sun Yi. However, Sun Yi was well-versed in this drinking culture and skillfully deflected their advances. After an entire round of toasts, she had only consumed a single small glass of red wine.
Ye Chen attempted to take her drinks several times, but she declined him every time. At an event like this, Sun Yi represented the Magnificent Group and wished to avoid unnecessary conflict.
The atmosphere shifted violently when a man at a nearby main table stood up!
Dressed in a custom-tailored suit and holding two wine glasses, the man wore an expression of pure arrogance!
Sun Yi panicked the moment she saw him approaching. Her body even began to tremble slightly.
Why was he here?!
“Miss Sun, your sudden departure last time was quite disrespectful, and I took great offense. Don’t you think you owe me, Chen Feng, a drink as an apology?”
Chen Feng didn't make a request; he issued a command as soon as he reached them!
During their last encounter, he had spent a fortune to invite Sun Yi out and had even spiked her wine!
Unexpectedly, Sun Yi had realized the wine was tainted and threw it directly into his face!
That story had spread through the social circles over the last few days, causing him immense embarrassment!
Sun Yi felt uneasy and quickly replied, “Young Master Chen, I’m terribly sorry, but I drove here tonight and shouldn't drink. May I toast you with tea instead as an apology?”
Chen Feng let out a cold snort and downed one of the glasses. “Keep your pathetic excuses! I’ve reserved a Presidential Suite upstairs. If you get drunk, Miss Sun, you are more than welcome to spend the night there.”
The men at Sun Yi’s table knew exactly who Chen Feng was. They remained silent, watching the drama unfold.
After all, this was the second young master of the Chen family in River City. Who would dare cross him?
One man even chimed in, “Director Sun, it’s an honor to receive a toast from Young Master Chen. Just drink it! If you refuse, Young Master Chen might get angry, and that would be bad for everyone.”
“Exactly, Director Sun. It’s just one glass of wine. What’s the big deal? With so many people around, it's not like Young Master Chen is going to eat you alive.”
Sun Yi hesitated, staring at the red wine Chen Feng held out. If the wine was drugged, there was a high probability she wouldn't be able to leave the hotel today.
Everyone in River City was aware of Chen Feng’s reputation! If he wanted a woman, he would do anything to get her, regardless of her age!
...
There was no way she could take a drink from a piece of trash like him.
Seeing Sun Yi continue to refuse, Chen Feng’s embarrassment turned to rage, and he dropped his polite act. “You stupid b*tch, do you really think you're special? F*ck you, stop acting so pure! I don't care how much you don't want to drink this—you're drinking it! Even if your protector Xia Ruoxue were here, it wouldn't change a thing! This is River City, my f*cking territory! Do you understand?!”
The mood turned ice-cold!
Sun Yi stood frozen and alone, her eyes beginning to well with tears.
Born into an ordinary family, she had left her studies early to work. Through sheer grit, she had become a director at the Magnificent Group, appearing successful to the outside world.
Yet, she was helpless against the true elite of River City!
To these people, she was as powerless and insignificant as an ant!
In that moment, she even hated the fact that she was a woman!
Slowly, she reached out her hand toward the glass of wine.
To the onlookers, it appeared that Sun Yi had finally surrendered to her fate.
Chen Feng smirked with triumph, already imagining what he would do to Sun Yi later that night.
...
Just as Sun Yi’s fingers were about to touch the glass, a frigid voice rang out,
“Who do you think you are, trying to force her to drink?”