chapter 22 You are dead

"Brother Noah, you must take this money." Inside Jiang Clinic, Alfie Wang forcefully handed a bank card to Noah Jiang, saying, "A few days ago, you saved my daughter-in-law, and now you've saved my father-in-law. No matter what, you must accept this one million. Otherwise, I won't feel at ease." "One million?" Ruth Chen, who had run over from Uncle Henry's Clinic, was utterly shocked upon hearing the sum. Noah Jiang shook his head, smiling at Alfie Wang, "Helping and healing people is what a doctor like me should do. Besides, I don't need such a large consultation fee. Just give me a thousand yuan like yesterday. It would help me cover the rent." “This…” Seeing that Noah was determined not to accept, Alfie Wang sighed, yet his admiration for Noah grew. Despite his young age, not only was Noah skilled in medicine, he also didn't seek power and acted as a true doctor should. In today's society, too many people want to elevate their own image. Especially those doctors who only aim for fame and wealth. They charge exorbitant fees, placing themselves on a pedestal, making others believe that their high fee equates to superior medical skills. Yet, it's often these individuals who turn out to be inept. "Alright, then. Thank you, Brother Noah." Alfie Wang didn't insist anymore. He put away his bank card, transferred a thousand yuan to Noah using his phone, then said, "By the way, Brother Noah, I heard from Oscar yesterday that someone was causing trouble for you. Do you need my help?" Noah, while receiving the transferred thousand yuan on his phone and immediately forwarding it to Sister Mary for the rent, looked up with a smile, "No need. It's a minor issue. I can handle it." "Alright, but Brother Noah, if you ever need anything in the future, don't hesitate to ask me. Don't be shy." Alfie Wang nodded, his admiration for Noah growing even more. "Sure, if there's any trouble, I won't hesitate to ask you," Noah replied with a nod. Alfie Wang nodded and, without lingering, said his goodbyes and left. "Brother Noah, did you treat them again?" Ruth Chen entered, her big eyes fixed on Noah, "A million yuan! Why didn't you accept it?" Noah placed his medical box properly, pointed to the humble Jiang Clinic with a feather duster, and laughed, "Do you think a small clinic like mine looks like a place that can charge such a high fee?" "Brother Noah, I've realized you're genuinely kind. I'm sure you'll become a renowned doctor in the future," Ruth chuckled. Noah laughed confidently, "I'll restore the reputation of the Jiang Medical Sect. Just wait and see." While eating takeout with Ruth in the clinic, Uncle Henry's Clinic had been tidied up. After lunch, Ruth returned to help take care of patients. Noah remained in his clinic, sitting in a chair with his phone. He came across a news article that the Ye Group had successfully acquired the development rights for New Century City in the Lindong Area. They held a press conference with Mayor Alan Tao to sign the deal. Seeing Cindy Ye standing at the conference, shining brighter than any celebrity, made Noah smile. He remembered the young girl from his childhood who used to run behind him with two braids. In the blink of an eye, she had become a prominent figure in Yulin City's business world and a business goddess. "It seems I need to work harder," Noah murmured to himself. At that moment, a Mercedes-Benz and an Audi sedan arrived outside the Jiang Clinic. Jacob Zhang got out of one car and opened the back door of the other. Luca Li, stepping out in glossy shoes and removing his glasses, revealed his cold gaze. With six bodyguards surrounding him, he entered the Jiang Clinic. "Why are these people back again?" Ethan Chen and Nurse Jadyn Wang from Uncle Henry's Clinic, along with Isaac Lin and others from Chunxin Clinic, saw the group that had come looking for Noah Jiang a couple of days ago and curiously gathered around to watch. "They're here," Noah Jiang said with a gentle smile as he watched Luca Li and the others walk in. "Kid, did you watch the news?" Luca Li's face was gloomy as he glared fiercely at Noah Jiang. These past few days, he had been extremely frustrated. He had invited several doctors, who were reputed to be divine healers in Yulin City, in hopes of unblocking the acupoint that Noah Jiang had sealed, but none had succeeded. This had truly infuriated Luca Li. "Stop wasting time and release my acupoint now," Luca Li growled. These past few days, being unable to indulge in his desires, he was incredibly agitated. Noah Jiang found it amusing. Indeed, for someone as lecherous as him, being denied such pleasures was a significant torment. Now that his objective had been achieved, Noah wasn't going to play unfair. He pulled out a silver needle hidden in his sleeve and threw it directly at Luca Li. "Ow!" Luca Li cried out in pain. Jacob Zhang hurriedly stepped forward to remove the needle stuck in his neck. Seeing Noah Jiang's innocent smile, Luca Li was so angry that he wanted his bodyguards to teach him a lesson. However, remembering Noah's crafty moves, he swallowed his anger and demanded, "Have you released it?" "You can give it a try now," Noah Jiang replied, sitting down and gesturing for him to proceed. "Find me a film," Luca Li turned and ordered his secretary, Jacob Zhang. "Right away, Mr. Li." Jacob Zhang quickly found a video on his phone, and Luca Li rushed into the restroom at the back of the clinic. Soon, there was a sound indicating Luca Li's relief. The onlookers, including Ruth Chen, Ethan Chen, and Jadyn Wang, were puzzled by the actions of these individuals. Seeing Luca Li coming out looking satisfied, Noah Jiang glanced at him and commented, "That was quick, Mr. Li. It seems you really are weak." "Damn it, can you cure it?" Luca Li glared and gritted his teeth at Noah Jiang, but he couldn't erupt in anger, fearing that Noah would pull another trick on him. "Sure, I can prescribe you a tonic soup for virility. After three doses, I guarantee you'll last half an hour," Noah Jiang said with a smile as he put away his phone. "Hmph, scoundrel." Nurse Jadyn Wang, who had been enjoying the drama, disdainfully turned away. Ruth Chen's face turned red; although she was a nurse, hearing Noah Jiang's blatant words still made her shy. Only Ethan Chen stood there, mumbling about the tonic. "Who the hell would believe you?" Luca Li naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to seek Noah Jiang's medical advice, as he now wished he could swallow Noah alive. "Kid, you'll regret this. Let's go," Luca Li, his acupoint unblocked, didn't want to stay any longer, anxious to go back and find someone to test his capability. "I shall not see you out." Watching Luca Li and his people leave, Noah Jiang's eyes narrowed, and a cunning smile appeared on his lips. "Contact Liam Cao. Have someone come over and smash this Jiang Clinic," Luca Li ordered Jacob Zhang angrily as soon as he got into the car. "Yes, Mr. Li." Jacob Zhang nodded and immediately made a call. "Dare to toy with me, I'll let you experience death," Luca Li said, his eyes venomous and cruel as he looked at the cheerful Noah Jiang in the Jiang Clinic. He was used to being the one playing tricks on others, and nobody had ever dared to do the same to him. Watching Luca Li and his entourage drive away, Noah Jiang smiled and sent a text message to Oscar but noticed Ethan Chen still standing there in a daze. He joked, "Do you need some virility tonic as well?" Regaining his senses, Ethan Chen glared and retorted, "Why would I need that? Do I look like I need it? Nonsense!" Watching Ethan Chen leave cursing and swearing, Noah Jiang smiled again and went back to his chair to continue studying his medical book.