The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 288: Self-righteousness

"Linlin, it’s been so long since I’ve seen you, and you’ve become even more dazzling! Do you have a partner yet? Would you like Grandpa Ji to introduce you to someone? I guarantee you’ll be satisfied," Ji Weiguo said, completely ignoring Ye Chenfeng and instead joking with Zou Linlin.

Zou Zedong detected a hint of displeasure in Ji Weiguo’s smile. He immediately realized what was bothering his friend—it had to be that Ji Weiguo saw Ye Chenfeng’s youthfulness as a basis for prejudice. He had forgotten about that until now.

After inviting Ye Chenfeng into the living room, Zou Zedong hurriedly introduced him, "Chenfeng, this is my old friend Ji Weiguo, a renowned medical authority internationally. Weiguo, this is the medical expert I mentioned before, Ye Chenfeng. Don’t be fooled by his youth; he is genuinely skilled. When it comes to medical skills, if Chenfeng claims to be second, I doubt anyone would dare say they are first."

When introducing him, Zou Zedong specifically emphasized Ye Chenfeng’s exceptional medical expertise. He wasn’t keen on seeing Ji Weiguo offend Ye Chenfeng—not only because of Chenfeng’s miraculous methods but also because, as a legitimate heir of the Ye family from Capital City, Chenfeng was not someone to take lightly. He feared Ji Weiguo might judge people superficially.

Ji Weiguo indeed felt like blowing up then and there, but he maintained a strained smile on his face for the sake of his old friend Zou Zedong. He said unnaturally, "Zedong just mentioned he was introducing me to a medical expert! I didn’t expect such a young fellow—it really is the newer waves that push the old ones forward!"

Though Ji Weiguo’s words were polite, the cool detachment and scorn in his tone made clear his attitude towards Ye Chenfeng.

Initially, Ye Chenfeng had accepted the dinner invitation at the Zou home out of courtesy to Zou Zedong, but now it was clear this elder named Ji Weiguo was looking down on him! Yet, there was no need for Chenfeng to stoop to Ji Weiguo’s level. With equal indifference, he replied, "Mr. Ji overpraises me, I am merely a medical novice just starting out."

Seeing the humility in Ye Chenfeng’s response, Ji Weiguo’s expression softened somewhat, and he asked with a smile, "If I may be so bold, which hospital in Tianhai do you work for? Which medical university did you graduate from? Having someone of your talent is a boon for the citizens of Huaxia Country!"

On the surface, Ji Weiguo engaged in courteous conversation with Ye Chenfeng, but in reality, he was fishing for details on Chenfeng’s background to unmask him. The idea that this young man before him was a medical expert was as absurd to Ji Weiguo as the existence of ghosts!

"I didn’t graduate from a medical university, and I haven’t even finished college—I’m currently unemployed," Ye Chenfeng said nonchalantly. This was, indeed, the truth; Ye Chenfeng had not graduated from any medical university and didn’t have a proper job at the moment.

Ye Chenfeng’s candid confession took Ji Weiguo aback. In such a setting, if someone else hadn’t graduated from a medical university, they likely would’ve spun some lie. Yet here was Chenfeng, speaking so boldly and proudly, as if not having completed college and being unemployed was something to be proud of.

Seeing Ji Weiguo targeting Ye Chenfeng, Zou Zedong couldn’t help but smile wryly inwardly. Had he known it would come to this, he wouldn’t have introduced Ji Weiguo to Chenfeng at all. Who knew what further excesses Ji might say or do?

Zou Zedong quickly tried to smooth things over with a laugh, "Weiguo, Chenfeng likes to joke around, you shouldn’t take him literally. His medical skills are truly remarkable. He can even treat cancer easily without surgery or chemotherapy."

Ji Weiguo, hearing Zou Zedong’s increasingly outrageous claims, was incredulous. No surgery? No chemotherapy? And still cure cancer? It seemed like utter nonsense to him. He wondered what enchantment Ye Chenfeng had cast on Zou Zedong to make him believe so firmly.

"Oh? There are magical medical skills like that in the world? I definitely must witness that someday," Ji Weiguo said dismissively, which caused Zou Zedong to constantly cast apologetic glances at Ye Chenfeng.

Ye Chenfeng took a few good looks at Ji Weiguo, sensing something off about the older man’s complexion. Driven by curiosity, he released his Eighth Level Soul Force, directing it into Ji’s body for a brief investigation. Ye Chenfeng quickly realized that this so-called medical authority was actually suffering from advanced stomach cancer, and the man probably didn’t even know about his own condition!

"You’ve got cancer, it’s best that you go to the hospital to get checked out, otherwise you don’t have many days left to live." fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

Since it was fate that they met amidst the sea of people, Ye Chenfeng felt obliged to warn Ji Weiguo. As for whether Ji Weiguo was willing to believe him, that was none of Ye Chenfeng’s concern.

Whoosh!

Ji Weiguo’s face changed in an instant. He had taken very good care of his body, not having had even a cold or a fever for three or four years. Because he hadn’t fallen ill for several years, Ji Weiguo hadn’t undergone any health check-ups. This led to the paradox that such a renowned medical authority in the international community had no clue he had developed malignant gastric cancer!

"Young man, aren’t you going too far? Don’t I know my own body? Don’t think just because Zedong said you can cure cancer that you really are some kind of cancer specialist. I see you as nothing but a thorough scam artist. I truly don’t understand how you’ve managed to convince Zedong so completely?" Ji Weiguo spoke with an ugly expression.

Being a good person and speaking a few truths is damned hard these days! Ye Chenfeng remained indifferent to Ji Weiguo’s words and casually said, "If you don’t believe it, then pretend I never said anything."

"Stop your charlatanry here. People like you are the scum of the medical community. You have no real abilities, just talk big. Even if you’re going to bluff, you should wait until you’re older! It’s strange to think such a young man could be a medical expert!" Ji Weiguo said, his face reddening with anger.

"Weiguo, you’ve gone too far. Chenfeng is a guest at the Zou’s today. Aren’t you making it impossible for me to save face?" Zou Zedong’s face instantly hardened upon seeing Ji Weiguo’s aggressive approach, convinced that someone of Ye Chenfeng’s stature could not be insulted by others.

"Zedong, come to your senses! I think you’ve been hoodwinked by this kid." Seeing his old friend standing on the opposite side, Ji Weiguo’s facial expression was as ugly as it could get.

Seeing Ji Weiguo insult Ye Chenfeng infuriated Zou Linlin, who was standing by. She had witnessed Ye Chenfeng’s medical skills firsthand. Ji Weiguo, on the other hand, had simply seen Ye Chenfeng as too young and thus negated everything about him. Wasn’t such a person too focused on appearances? Must a master of medical skills always be a gray-haired old man?

"Grandpa Ji, I think you’d better go to the hospital for a check-up. Chenfeng probably isn’t speaking nonsense," Zou Linlin said sharply.

"It seems you and your grandfather have both been poisoned. Don’t I know my own body? Me, get cancer? If I had cancer, I’d jump into the Huangpu River immediately." Ji Weiguo became even more agitated upon seeing Zou Linlin also believing what Ye Chenfeng had said.

It was only after Zou Linlin’s reminder that Zou Zedong came to his senses, his admiration for Ye Chenfeng’s unmatched medical skills rekindled. When Ye Chenfeng first visited the Zou family, he had only glanced at his son Zou Wenhai to diagnose his ailment. From this, it seems that Ji Weiguo might really have cancer after all!

"Weiguo, Linlin is absolutely right. You should take the time to get a health check-up at the hospital. Or should I arrange it for you right now?" Zou Zedong, after all, was an old friend of Ji Weiguo for many years, and naturally, he didn’t want to see anything bad happen to him.

"Zedong, this young fellow hasn’t even checked me out, and he knows I’ve got cancer? He hasn’t even touched my body; is he some kind of deity from the movies?" Ji Weiguo glared furiously at Ye Chenfeng.

"I will pursue this matter to the end. I will not allow such scammers to exist in Huaxia Country," said Ji Weiguo, no longer concerned about sparing Zou Zedong’s feelings. He believed that when the truth comes out, Zou Zedong will thank him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to support it by voting and monthly tickets on qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)