Damn it, she wouldn't have fallen for this Chinese kid, would she?
Frank knew his sister's ambition. She'd had many boyfriends, but globally, they were all elites of high society! Tennis champions, skateboarding masters, members of the British royal family, bank executives, political upstarts, and so on…
But among these elites, there wasn't a single one from China.
Ryusa had even said she looked down on those yellow-skinned Chinese!
But now, something seemed off. Frank noticed the way Ryusa looked at Lu Chen; all the playful banter and sarcasm was gone, replaced by pure laughter! This made Frank even angrier.
At this moment, Ryusa asked Lu Chen to explain the more detailed diagnostic plan again, then asked, "Frank, what do you think of Director Lu's plan?"
A 40% chance of success, a ten-year recovery period, and potentially requiring significant resources. Frank was dissatisfied with the first two points—the timeframe was too long, and the chances of success too slim. But there was no other way, because Lu Chen was the best doctor he'd encountered in years.
Frank could only nod and say, "It's alright, I think it can proceed."
Then he looked at Lu Chen and said coldly, "However, Director Lu, you said a treatment course is seven months, but my grandfather can't stay in China for ten years; he has to return to Australia. So, I'll have to trouble you to come with me. Don't worry, in Australia, our compensation for you won't be less than your entire income in China."
Lu Chen scratched his head. He realized Frank wasn't entirely useless and brainless; he'd hit the nail on the head.
Of course, he couldn't possibly go to Australia! Damn, that far! If it were back when he was running away from his arranged marriage, he might have considered it, but now he had a large family and many girlfriends and lovers in Yunzhou City—how could he possibly go?
So, Lu Chen had already come up with a solution.
Flying Eagle Biotechnology had a project already on the market that had received a good response, called the "Sperm-Preserving and Vitality-Protecting Patch." This contraption contains highly refined Chinese medicinal herbs. Applying two patches simultaneously to the Shenque (CV8) and Mingmen (GV4) acupoints creates a cyclical effect of vital energy circulation. The medicinal power of the two patches interacts and flows, resulting in a kidney-strengthening and sperm-enhancing effect.
When Lu Chen encountered this sperm-preserving and vital energy-protecting patch project, a thought struck him. Remembering the "consecration" ritual he had performed on the pastries he had made for himself, he infused a wisp of internal energy into it.
Sure enough, the electromagnetic structure of the sperm-preserving and vital energy-protecting patch allowed the internal energy to circulate without dissipating. It penetrated the body along with the medicinal power, greatly enhancing the original effect and even providing an immediate aphrodisiac effect.
Therefore, it was named the Enhanced Sperm-Preserving and Vital Energy-Protecting Patch and launched on the market.
The regular sperm-preserving and vital energy-protecting patch costs 560 yuan for a box of twelve, while the enhanced version, with two patches per box, costs 1200 yuan. Currently, it sells even better than the regular version, significantly increasing Flying Eagle Bio's revenue.
Since internal energy can be channeled into the essence-preserving and vital-protecting patch, producing effects after being applied to the body, then, at least theoretically, it's also possible to channel internal energy into some kind of electromagnetic device, applied to Sai Zhi's chest, to replace the input of internal energy!
Testing it wouldn't be difficult at all!
Lu Chen casually explained the plan, then said, "Of course, every two or three courses of treatment, I can still go to Australia for a check-up. That's not a problem, as long as I can fly first class."
Frank inwardly snorted. Actually, he had another purpose: once Lu Chen came to Australia, that would be his base of operations. No matter how powerful this guy was, wouldn't he be like a lamb entering a tiger's den, completely at his mercy?
Then, he could teach him a lesson!
Moreover, it's best to keep this kind of person under his control. After all, there are so many elite figures in the family who are being sidelined, waiting to be treated!
So he said decisively, "No, no treatment can compare to Director Lu's miraculous skills! To ensure the best results, you absolutely must come with us to Australia!"
Lu Chen sneered inwardly. He was no fool; he saw through Frank's scheme. He coldly replied, "Young Master Frank, don't push your luck. Since I promised to cure Mr. Sage, I will absolutely not go back on my word! However, we won't go to Australia. At most, we'll part ways!"
"Part ways?" Frank's face twisted into a grimace. "It's not that easy!"
His expression clearly implied, "You're on a sinking ship and you don't want to get off?"
Lu Chen retorted sharply, "Then I'd like to see just how difficult it is!"
Ryuse spoke up again, "Frank, that's enough. The most important thing now is to stabilize Grandpa's condition. As for what comes next, we'll discuss that later. Let's not start off with constant unpleasantness. Do you think this will help things develop positively?"
Frank was frustrated again, grinding his teeth in frustration.
Xu Zhou quickly smoothed things over, "Yes, yes, Miss Ryuse is right. In any case, stabilizing Master Sage's condition is more important than anything else; that's a step towards victory. Young Master Frank surely thinks so too; his unparalleled filial piety towards Master Sage is evident to all! Young Master, right?"
Frank forced a smile and nodded.
Xu Zhou was overjoyed. He leaned closer to Frank, his tone already impatient: "Young Master, then... my two million dollar debt, is that... just wiped clean?"
Frank gave him a cold look, a strange smile suddenly appearing on his lips. He crossed his legs and said slowly, "Two million dollars, just wiped clean like that?"
Xu Zhou trembled, his voice shaking as he said, "Young Master Frank, you... what do you mean? You said it yourself, that as long as we find a doctor who can cure Master Seji's illness, you'll forgive my two million dollars! You... you won't go back on your word, will you?" His eyes were filled with shock and anger.
Frank stared at him menacingly, then chuckled, "Of course I keep my word, that's right! I meant I found a doctor who can cure my grandfather—listen, cure him! That means the doctor you hired will need ten years to cure him. So, not yet cured, you still have to pay back that two million dollars."
Xu Zhou's face turned deathly pale; he almost collapsed to the ground. His voice trembled even more violently: "Young Master Frank, this isn't right...this isn't right! After all, Director Lu can cure Master Sergey! How about...how about I forgo your million-dollar reward, just please waive my contract!"
Frank was increasingly pleased and smug watching Xu Zhou's panic. He glanced at Lu Chen, then comfortably leaned back on the sofa, pinched his nose, and said:
"Two million dollars! Xu Zhou, that's over ten million in Chinese currency. In Australia, that could buy three or four decent houses! Your illness isn't even cured yet. Even if you offset that two million, your dream is too easy to realize. However, considering how hard you worked to find me a doctor, I'll deduct five hundred thousand. Am I generous enough?"
"Oh, right! That two million hasn't even included interest yet, I almost forgot. Xu Zhou, you do the math, how long have you owed me this two million dollars? The interest must be over five hundred thousand dollars. Fine, I won't haggle, forget the interest, just give me the two million dollars."
After all the calculations, it's still two million!
Xu Zhou trembled all over, his legs weak. He groped his way down and plopped down on the sofa next to him.
He looked twenty years older in that instant.
Xu Jiaqi glared at Frank: "Despicable! You're so despicable! How could you do this, Frank? Your words are like farts, are you even human?"
Frank shrugged: "Of course I'm human. Did I say anything like farts? Am I wrong?"
Lu Chen watched coldly, wanting to see what tricks Frank was up to.
Frank, a wicked smile spreading across his face, said, "Actually, Xu Zhou, don't worry, come here! There's another way, a very simple way. If you do this, not only will the two million dollar order be waived, but I'll still give you a million dollars to spend. Come here, let me tell you!"
A glimmer of hope appeared in Xu Zhou's eyes, and he quickly and shakily walked over. After bending down beside Frank and listening to his few words, he immediately straightened up, his head almost hitting Frank's chin.
"No! Absolutely not! It can't be like this, I… how can I…" Xu Zhou said, his eyes filled with sorrow, and he couldn't help but turn to look at his daughter.
Xu Jiaqi sensed something was wrong and quickly asked, "Dad, what did he say? What conditions did he offer?"
"He… he…" Xu Zhou was filled with grief and indignation.
Frank said calmly, "Xu Zhou, this is simple, and it's your only chance. I keep my word. If you do it, I'll return the debt to you tonight—one million dollars in cash, right away! How about it?"
"I…I…" Xu Zhou was somewhat tempted, but thinking of the condition he had proposed, he still wouldn't have it! He roared, "No way, Frank! Killing someone is one thing, but don't go too far! You want me to sell my daughter? Impossible!"
Suddenly, everyone present understood. Lu Chen sneered inwardly, his murderous intent even more obvious.
You damned Frank, still not giving up on my woman?
Xu Jiaqi was even angrier: "Frank, you're taking advantage of my vulnerability! You're despicable! My father went through so much trouble to find you a good doctor, and this is how you treat us? You're not human!"
"No, no, no, of course I'm human, and a man at that!" Frank smiled:
"Precisely because I'm a man, I'm very attracted to Miss Xu, and I had to resort to this unconventional method to get to know you. Miss Xu, I guarantee that if you attach yourself to me, it will be much better than with Director Lu. Director Lu, oh, what company is he? I'm the eldest son of the globally renowned John Wen family! You won't lose out if you come with me!"
"Thank you!" Xu Jiaqi refused decisively: "In my eyes, you're not even worth a single hair that Ah Chen sheds."
Frank became even angrier upon hearing this. Just as he was about to speak, Lu Chen said from the side: "Sister Jiaqi, you're wrong. It's not hair, it's bird feathers. Young Master Frank isn't even worth a single bird feather that I shed!"