Miraculous Doctor in Flower City-Chapter 390:

"Young Master Zhuo, when I was massaging your feet, I seem to have discovered some issues with your body."

Liu Sanming still spoke with a cheerful smile.

His words seemed to be trying hard to flatter Zhuo Tianming.

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Tianming coldly replied, "Spit it out if you have something to say, I know you know a bit about medicine."

He didn't plan to discuss taking back the Divine Origin Association with Liu Sanming right now.

Nor did he intend to immediately accept Liu Sanming as a subordinate.

Zhuo Tianming wanted to first probe Liu Sanming's true intentions.

But soon, Zhuo Tianming was slightly taken aback.

Because Liu Sanming cheerfully said, "Young Master Zhuo, insufficient vitality and kidney energy are minor issues, but do you often feel sleepy when you see the sun, and at night your lower body feels exceptionally cold, and every time you see raw meat or fresh blood, you can't help but want to eat and drink it?"

Inside, Zhuo Tianming couldn't help but suspect if Que Lan had betrayed him?!

This was indeed a secret within his heart.

Recently, he had become somewhat abnormal, wanting a bite every time he saw raw meat and fresh blood.

So he often went out for sashimi, and when eating steak, he only ordered it medium rare.

However—

Zhuo Tianming quickly ruled out the possibility of Que Lan selling him out.

Because he hadn't mentioned his change in taste to Que Lan at all.

Just revealed a bit through his eating habits, and Que Lan probably hadn't noticed too deeply.

At the moment, Zhuo Tianming looked at Liu Sanming with a more serious expression.

It seemed the other party wasn't that incompetent and did have some real skills.

"I don't have these problems, why should I tell you? Just because you know a bit of medicine, you think you're invincible? I'm not short of Chinese and Western medicine experts around me. The Zhuo Family set foot in the medical industry over a decade ago, with investments in over a dozen hospitals nationwide."

Zhuo Tianming didn't want to expose these odd preferences of his.

He steadied his thoughts, pretending not to care at all, as if he didn't have these issues.

But Liu Sanming quickly laughed and said, "I certainly admire Young Master Zhuo's strength, the Zhuo Family's foundation is also beyond my reach, but I must tell you one thing, if these strange changes do exist, you really need to pay attention, there might be..."

"Might be what? Go on with your fibs."

Zhuo Tianming appeared calm and sneered, but in truth, he wanted to hear Liu Sanming's reason.

After all, he had secretly consulted numerous hospital experts about it.

But none could identify the cause.

Although Zhuo Tianming didn't feel his body had major issues, the thought of eating raw meat and drinking blood had grown increasingly intense recently.

Sometimes, he even wondered if he might have vampiric tendencies.

"Young Master Zhuo, you... might be under a curse, don't take it lightly. In a large family like the Zhuo Family, there's bound to be all kinds of conflict, right? Although you say righteousness prevails, surely, over the years, you've acquired some enemies? Some people don't like to confront openly and prefer underhanded tactics, you must be cautious."

Liu Sanming said with unusual seriousness.

After speaking, he quietly injected a strand of Profound Qi into Zhuo Tianming's body.

This Profound Qi gathered at a certain meridian in Zhuo Tianming.

At most, an hour later, this meridian would be sealed.

Once this meridian was sealed, the parasites would be unable to absorb rich vitality and would definitely struggle.

At that point, Zhuo Tianming wouldn't be able to pretend even if he wanted to!

You act like a big shot, but you're still green!

I've played with novices by the dozens, outmaneuvering someone like you is a breeze!

After finishing his words, Liu Sanming continued to lower his head and massage Zhuo Tianming.

His massage skills were indeed excellent; Zhuo Tianming felt a warm sensation in his feet.

But after hearing Liu Sanming's words, though Zhuo Tianming's expression seemed calm, internally, he was quite tense!

Because what Liu Sanming said, was indeed true...

Infighting in prominent families can be extremely vicious.

The Zhuo Family in this generation had four young masters, and their father had four wives.

Although only the first wife had a marriage certificate, the other three, although not officially married, were acknowledged by their father and the family.

Each of the four wives had a son...

Whether in an imperial palace or a top-tier family, it's often mothers who rise in status through their sons.

If the son is unsuccessful, the mother's status in the family declines.

Additionally, whoever inherits the Patriarch position will control most of the family's assets, like an emperor within the Zhuo Family.

The other three sons, who fail to become the Patriarch, will surely be suppressed and marginalized.

Over the years, the overt and covert struggle between Zhuo Tianming and his three brothers had grown increasingly fierce!

This time being able to independently take charge in Sea City was both a hard-fought opportunity by his mother and because the other three brothers were disinterested in Sea City's offerings.

After all, the policies haven't been finalized yet, and it's uncertain if an international free trade zone can be established.

Additionally, the Zhuo Family's interests in other fields aren't just astonishing but are also well-established operations.

Who wouldn't want to control a mature operation and rake in profits?

If coming over to establish a new base may result in a fiasco?

Moreover, if Sea City really starts an international free-trade zone, it won't just be the Zhuo Family; other major family clans from surrounding cities would also want a piece of the action.

By then, the competition will be fierce, and the difficulty will skyrocket. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

As for his father's stance, Zhuo Tianming was also clear.

It's to let the four sons compete while observing from the side.

This has been the Zhuo Family's usual tactic for several generations in selecting a Young Master.

If there's no competition, how can one tell who's strong and who's weak?

"I still feel you're full of it, there's no point in lying to me, let's talk about something else, I'm not interested in this topic, and I don't have a curse."

Zhuo Tianming changed the subject.

Even if there was a curse, he would investigate and treat it himself, not letting Liu Sanming know this secret.

Liu Sanming had already guessed the other party would be stubborn, so he nodded with a smile, "You're right about everything. I'm just guessing, hehe."

"Next, I want to take 50% of the Divine Origin Association's profits as operating funds for the Zhuo Family in Sea City in the future. You don't have any objections, do you?"

Zhuo Tianming spoke bluntly.

He assumed Liu Sanming would object and find various excuses to refuse.

However, Liu Sanming immediately nodded and said, "Sure, I accept all of Young Master Zhuo's arrangements! You can send a trusted aide into the Divine Origin Association to manage the finances, I guarantee I won't deceive Young Master Zhuo."

"You sure know how to be sensible, rest assured, as long as I'm in Sea City, I'll have your back. I heard you're quite close to Li Nanhu? That girl doesn't have a boyfriend yet?"

Seeing Liu Sanming agree so readily and not making other demands, Zhuo Tianming had no further demands.

50% of the annual profits from the Divine Origin Association were enough for him to splurge here.

There was no need to continue squeezing Liu Sanming.

Moreover, with Liu Sanming working for him, things would be much more convenient.

Though the Zhuo Family could send a Daoist King Level expert for him, it's never as reliable and handy as someone he's directly recruited.

If the person they send turns out to be a spy for the three brothers, sending them back would be problematic.

At a business conference in Hu City last year, Zhuo Tianming met Li Qiuyun and Li Nanhu once.

To be frank, this mother-daughter duo was exceptionally tantalizing.

However, Zhuo Tianming hadn't had the chance to make a move, and forcing his way would be difficult since the business map of the Li Family didn't intersect much with the Zhuo Family's.

But on this visit, Zhuo Tianming had a new plan.

He wanted to start with Li Nanhu!