Captain Chen finally couldn't hold back.
He broke free from Qian Yuezhang's grasp and delivered a fierce slap to the man.
After the slap, he stood there, breathing heavily, his face flushed, a thin sheen of sweat on his brow.
This was an opportunity he had mustered immense courage for, and after delivering the blow, he felt even more exhilarated!
This time, the slap was delivered with his own resolve!
"Alright, Captain Chen, you've had your catharsis. You can head back now. I'll have a chat with Mr. Qian about the rest," Lin Xiao said.
"Yes, Mr. Lin."
Captain Chen hurried away on his electric scooter after speaking.
"Mr. Lin..." Qian Yuezhang ignored the mark and stinging pain on the other side of his face. He said, "Now that Captain Chen has had his say, can you save me? I really don't want to die. I'm still young, I have so much time ahead of me, I have a wife and children..."
"Oh, Mr. Qian, please stand up and talk. Otherwise, if someone sees us, they might think I've done something to you," Lin Xiao urged. "Get up, get up."
Qian Yuezhang remained kneeling, afraid to stand.
"If you don't stand up, no one can save you."
Lin Xiao's words sent Qian Yuezhang scrambling to his feet.
"Fine, go home. Exercise more these two days, drink plenty of water, eat lighter meals, and cut back on rich, fatty foods," Lin Xiao said, waving his hand. "It's very simple."
"Is that all it takes?"
Qian Yuezhang was incredulous. Hadn't everyone said he was on his last legs? Why was it so simple?
"Of course, what did you expect?"
Lin Xiao retorted.
"But... didn't they say I was going to die soon..." Qian Yuezhang felt lost. He was terrified but didn't know what to do, so he could only await Lin Xiao's answer.
"Mmm, naturally, you wouldn't live much longer. In your condition, you'd be lucky to last a few more years. That's why I told you to exercise more and drink more water," Lin Xiao explained. "This way, you can extend your life by a few more years."
"A few more years? You mean, if I do this, I'll only live a few more years?!" At this thought, Qian Yuezhang's expression changed. This was unacceptable!
He didn't just want a few more years; he wanted to live for many, many more years!
"Mmm, of course. After all, your internal organs are in pretty bad shape. Completely healing them would come at a significant cost," Lin Xiao continued, watching Mr. Qian with a playful glint in his eyes, waiting for him to speak.
"A significant cost? Mr. Lin, does that mean you can truly heal me completely?!" Mr. Qian exclaimed eagerly. "Mr. Lin, just name your price! No matter what the cost, I'm willing to pay it! As long as I can live for another few decades!"
If he could live longer, he could create more of his own achievements! Wealth was external; it could be earned again if lost!
But if he lost his life, what was the point of keeping the money?
It would only be spent by his wife and children, and he wouldn't get to enjoy any of it. How could that be acceptable?
"Mmm, yes, it can be completely healed, and it's not difficult for me. It all depends on whether you're willing to pay the price," Lin Xiao said. "As long as you're willing to hand over all your current wealth, I can guarantee that your body will be very healthy, and you'll live for twenty to thirty years, even seventy to eighty years, without any problem."