chapter 5 Godfather

Despite Henry Yang's dominance in the business world over the years, he had developed the ability to remain calm in any situation. However, hearing that the ailment that had troubled him for a lifetime could finally be cured, filled him with excitement.
Han Tang said, "Elder Yang, don't get too excited. Your illness isn't a difficult matter."
Henry Yang replied, "Alright, it's settled then. As long as you can cure my illness, the old man here will be endlessly grateful."
After saying this, Henry Yang signalled to the steward, who handed over a chequebook. Henry Yang filled out a check and handed it to Han Tang, saying, "Little miracle worker, this is today's consultation fee. Fill in whatever amount you see fit."
Han Tang's inner thoughts were unsettled. What a generous offer – any amount he desired. One million? Ten million? A vast fortune lay before him, easily within reach. However, Han Tang managed to restrain his desires and said, "Elder Yang, I'm a student from a medical school. My grandfather instilled in me the virtue of compassion for patients. I won't charge you for treating your illness. Just cover the fee for food delivery."
"Treating money as if it were dirt, having good character and integrity. It's a pity I, Henry Yang, have lived a lifetime without a grandson. Young man, I'd like to formally recognize you as my adopted grandson. Would you be willing?" Henry Yang looked at the handsome and upright Han Tang, his eyes filled with admiration and fondness.
The steward's expression changed. He hadn't expected Henry Yang to proactively recognize Han Tang as his adopted grandson. Given Henry Yang's wealth and status, people usually lined up from JiangNan City to YanJing City for such an opportunity.
"Grandfather, your grandson bows to you." Han Tang knelt down and kowtowed to Henry Yang three times. He held a great impression of Henry Yang and felt that this old man resembled his own grandfather, Ming Tang, which made him feel particularly close. Thus, he was very willing to accept this adopted grandfather.
The steward thought to himself, Han Tang has really hit the jackpot. With a grandfather like this, he could stride boldly through JiangNan City.
Henry Yang helped Han Tang up, his face beaming with joy. "I, Henry Yang, have lived a lifetime with only one granddaughter. Today, I've gained such a wonderful grandson again. I can now depart this world without regrets."
"Grandfather will surely live a long and healthy life." Han Tang, recalling his late grandfather, couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion. But now, things were different. With the ancient medical knowledge, it would be difficult for Henry Yang to meet an early end.
"Good grandson, sit beside your grandfather." Henry Yang held Han Tang's hand and asked, "Is this a holiday job for you?"
"Yes, my grandfather and father passed away early. It's been tough for my mother to raise my sister and me. I want to use the holidays to earn my tuition and ease my mother's burden a bit."
"Oh, good child, filial and sensible. Darling grandson, do you have any dreams?"
Han Tang smiled wryly, "Dreams are lofty, reality is harsh. When I was a child, my dream was to become a good doctor like my grandfather. Later, when life got tough, while working, my dream was to become a boss. When I was being bullied by Fatty Zhou, my dream was simply to give him a good beating."
"Who is Fatty Zhou?" Henry Yang asked, puzzled.
"Fatty Zhou is the manager of our restaurant. He withholds employee wages and mistreats the female staff... In short, he's a complete scoundrel."
"Ah!" Henry Yang nodded in understanding.
Han Tang stood up and said, "I must be going, grandfather. I've taken up too much of your time. Fatty Zhou will probably hassle me for being late."
"Alright, we'll chat again next time. Grandfather will go prepare a gift for you. Since you call me 'grandfather.' I must give you a decent gift for our first meeting."
"Grandfather, I don't want any gifts. Please take care of yourself."
Han Tang wrote out a prescription for the steward, instructing him to administer the medicine to Henry Yang on time. Then he left the Yang residence and hurried back to the restaurant.
As soon as Han Tang entered, Usan Le quickly pulled him in front of a table of guests and said to a young man with a red face and a scar on his face, "Scar Brother, I wasn't lying. This is my boyfriend."
Scar Brother stood up, giving Han Tang a fierce look, and asked with a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, "Are you this girl's boyfriend?"
Han Tang replied, "Yes, I am her boyfriend."
This situation had occurred a few times before. Usan Le, the campus belle of JiangNan University, naturally attracted suitors while working as a waitress. Whenever such a situation arose, she would use Han Tang as a shield, and the pursuers would usually back off upon seeing she indeed had a boyfriend.
However, today's situation was a bit different – Scar Brother didn't seem inclined to give up.
"Girl, do you have a death wish? You're already working as a waitress, and you don't think about finding a good man to rely on. Instead, you choose a delivery boy. Do you plan to live in poverty forever?" Scar Brother's tablemates burst into laughter, chiming in, "That's right, while you're young, you should enjoy life a bit. Follow Scar Brother and live a lavish lifestyle."
Usan Le smiled and said, "There's no way around it. I'm just stubborn like that. I just happen to like him. Scar Brother, have a seat. I'll pour you a drink."
Usan Le went over to pour a drink for Scar Brother, but he unexpectedly grabbed her wrist. "Are you disgusted by the scar on my face? Would you prefer a pretty boy with flawless skin?"
"No, its not that." Usan Le was already fed up with this man, but for the sake of her job, she had to handle the situation carefully. The detestable supervisor, Stan Zhang, had promptly hidden away, not daring to show his face.
Scar Brother said, "Alright, today I'll give you two options. Either kick this pretty boy to the curb and come enjoy life with me, or I'll leave a scar on his face bigger than mine. Let's see if you still like him then."
Han Tang frowned. How could this man's mind be so twisted? What gives him the right to scar my face just because he had one?
Usan Le's face turned cold. "Scar Brother, aren't you being unreasonable? I just happen to like him. You can scar his face with ten more cuts, and I'll still like him."
Scar Brother said sinisterly, "Fine, then I'll give him ten more scars today. Let's see if you're telling the truth."
With that, Scar Brother drew a dagger from his waist and approached Han Tang.
"Scar Brother, you're going too far." Han Tang said coldly. He didn't pick fights, but he wasn't afraid of them either.
"Going too far? Today, I'll show you what 'going too far' really means."
Scar Brother swung the dagger towards Han Tang's face, but Han Tang moved his foot just right and skilfully dodged the attack.
Usan Le stood in front of Han Tang again, raised her hands, and shouted sternly, "What are you trying to do?"
Scar Brother pushed Usan Le aside and said to the thugs behind him, "Hold this kid down for me. Today, I'm going to leave a scar on his face."
Several thugs came over and surrounded Han Tang, while Usan Le once again shielded him. Han Tang gently pushed her aside. "I'm not used to hiding behind a woman."
"But..." Usan Le was about to say something, but Han Tang interrupted, "Don't worry, I can handle these punks."
Since Scar Brother was pressing on relentlessly and crossing the line, there was no need for Han Tang to continue holding back.
"Hold him for me."
With a loud shout, Scar Brother and the other thugs lunged at Han Tang.
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