The spiritual herbs in the herb garden, nurtured by the spiritual liquid, quickly matured and were ready for sale.
Lin Fan immediately contacted Sun Yinglun on behalf of Grandpa Zhang.
Sun Yinglun's condition had improved, and his body was gradually recovering. Upon receiving Lin Fan's call, he insisted on hosting a banquet to express his gratitude.
The invitation was too warm to refuse.
Lin Fan had to accept and arrived at a hotel in Yunqing City.
The hotel was clearly a five-star establishment, complete with doormen, two receptionists with long legs, and plenty of security guards.
A grand red carpet led to revolving glass doors.
The place was bustling with people, men in suits and women dressed seductively.
Occasionally, one could spot a noblewoman or a cool, icy beauty.
A luxurious private room was prepared.
"Divine Doctor Lin, thank you for gracing us with your presence!"
Sun Yinglun rose to greet him, showing great respect.
Lin Fan smiled and waved his hand, "Elder Sun, you are too kind. You should take care of yourself after recovering from a serious illness."
"How does it look like I've recovered from a serious illness? My complexion is ruddy, my energy is abundant, and I feel ten years younger! Hahaha…"
It was evident that Sun Yinglun was genuinely happy.
He had thought his days were numbered and had even written his will. To his surprise, Lin Fan's intervention had completely cured his chronic ailment.
Lin Fan had also given him a prescription, and after taking the medicine, his health had transformed, making him feel energetic enough to dance.
"Come, come, Divine Doctor Lin, don't be shy. This banquet is specifically to thank you. Please, take a seat."
Sun Yinglun maintained a humble demeanor.
Lin Fan accepted the invitation and sat down with them.
In the private room, besides the employees from Wanhetang, there were also several distinguished guests whom Sun Yinglun had invited.
Sun Yinglun introduced them, "Divine Doctor Lin, to express my gratitude, I've invited some prominent figures from Yunqing City's traditional Chinese medicine circle."
"This is Yang Guangyu, the president of the Yunqing City Traditional Chinese Medicine Association."
Lin Fan extended his hand and smiled, "Hello, President Yang."
"Divine Doctor Lin, you are too polite. When I first heard that you cured Elder Sun's illness, I assumed you were an old master like us. I didn't expect such a young hero!"
Yang Guangyu politely shook hands with Lin Fan.
Sun Yinglun continued his introductions, "And this is Mr. Sun Xuefeng, the foremost expert in acupuncture in Yunqing City, known in the martial world as 'Nine Needles'!"
"Hello, Mr. Sun."
"I heard that you used acupuncture to treat Elder Sun, Divine Doctor Lin. I hope we can exchange experiences sometime!"
Lin Fan shook hands with everyone.
He then realized that Sun Yinglun seemed to have invited all the renowned practitioners in Yunqing City's traditional Chinese medicine community.
From the president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association to top physicians in various fields, almost everyone was present.
The atmosphere of the dinner was very harmonious.
"Divine Doctor Lin, I've studied the prescription you gave Elder Sun for three days and three nights, yet I cannot fathom its profound secrets."
"Since you are here now, could you enlighten this old man?"
Sun Xuefeng was the first to put down his wine glass and raise the question.
"Are you all curious about the ingredients Angelica sinensis and aged tangerine peel?" Lin Fan guessed.
Everyone nodded.
Lin Fan explained, "According to the 'Huangdi Neijing' (Classic of the Yellow Emperor's Inner Medicine), Angelica sinensis nourishes and tonifies with mild medicinal properties. Aged tangerine peel aids in resolving stagnation and promoting digestion."
"When these two ingredients are combined, they might seem incompatible. However, with the addition of 'fengdi,' it can treat Elder Sun's stubborn ailment."
"Of course, this is not recorded in the 'Huangdi Neijing.' It is my own innovation."
The guests were utterly astonished.
This Lin Fan, who appeared to be a country bumpkin, possessed such eloquence and knowledge of the 'Huangdi Neijing.' He was truly remarkable!
"Indeed, true masters are found among the common folk!"
"My late master once taught me that the greatest recluses live in the city. There are many hidden talents in the countryside, scholars who are well-read and possess ancient traditions."
"They are all exceptionally capable but disdain to reveal themselves. I never thought it was true!"
"Mr. Lin, I have another question…"
The guests surrounded Lin Fan, asking him questions enthusiastically.
Lin Fan, rarely getting to discuss medicine with others, was in a good mood and spoke freely.
To his surprise, matters that he considered simple were unknown to these individuals. They only had a superficial understanding of surgical procedures in traditional Chinese medicine.
Their enthusiasm for traditional Chinese medicine was commendable, but their capabilities were somewhat lacking.
After all, traditional Chinese medicine is vast and profound, not something that ordinary people can fully comprehend.
As the wine flowed and the dishes were served, an hour passed unnoticed.
Everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, and some were frequently visiting the restroom.
In the corridor, Lin Fan saw a constant stream of waiters and guests.
"You're that country bumpkin, what's your name again?"
A familiar voice came from behind him.
Lin Fan turned around and saw Lin Lingfeng.
He was arm in arm with a woman, who appeared to be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old. She wore a miniskirt and a tank top, heavily made up, and looked rather disreputable.
Even from a distance of two to three meters, Lin Fan could detect the strong scent emanating from her.
With the embellishment of cosmetics, the woman looked passable.
However, this was merely a facade. Beneath the makeup, she likely had an ordinary face.
The only commendable feature was her figure.
Lin Lingfeng wore a mocking smile. "What are you doing here, kid? This is the Fenglong Grand Hotel, one of the few five-star hotels in Yunqing City. Is this a place you can just walk into?"
Lin Fan did not wish to interact with him and turned to leave.
Lin Lingfeng, however, persisted, "Don't leave. I know, you're here to apply for a security guard position, aren't you? Or perhaps to wash dishes?"
"Did I hit the nail on the head?"
His face was flushed, clearly indicating he had been drinking.
Lin Fan turned back. "Lin Lingfeng, are you not afraid I'll tell Song Mengling about you fooling around here?"
Lin Lingfeng's expression changed, as if he had sobered up.
The woman beside him blinked in confusion. "Who is Song Mengling?"
"She's someone he's pursuing. He even bought her an earring worth over 800,000 yuan a few days ago," Lin Fan said casually.
The woman's face showed surprise. "What? You bought someone else an earring worth over 800,000 yuan, but you give me a 3,000 yuan bag and expect to charm me."
"I… I must have been blind to agree to come with you!"
"You scumbag!"
*Slap!*
She threw the bag at Lin Lingfeng's face and stormed away angrily.
This scene attracted the attention of many people.
Lin Lingfeng felt extremely humiliated and shouted, "What are you looking at?"
Those who didn't want trouble quickly turned away, leaving only Lin Fan with a smile.
"And you, why are you smiling? I think you're deliberately trying to ruin my good time!"
Lin Lingfeng had gone to great lengths to woo girls, giving gifts, charming them with words, and even promising marriage.
Of course, he was merely looking for a temporary companion to pass the time.
Despite that, he could not tolerate Lin Fan ruining his plans.