"Well, that still depends on what Miss Feng wants. I have no problem with it," Jiang Xinghai said with a faint smile.
"That's wonderful!"
Lin Liping seemed so excited that she couldn't help but give Jiang Xinghai a hug. "Lulu will be fine with it too. Thank you, Mr. Jiang!"
"Hiss... A little tight... You have a great figure, but you're hugging so tightly I can barely breathe," Jiang Xinghai gasped. He felt his chest being crushed and, embarrassed, quickly held his hands out to the sides to be polite.
He wasn't a lecher and had no intention of taking advantage of the situation.
"Sorry, I'm so sorry."
Blushing, Lin Liping lowered her head, quickly letting go and scooting away from him. She didn't dare to look him in the eye.
"So... Speaking of good timing, I seem to have arrived just in time for dinner. You wouldn't mind if I stayed for a meal, would you?" Jiang Xinghai asked, looking toward the kitchen to ease the awkwardness.
"Of course I don't mind! I'd be delighted."
Lin Liping smiled, but her expression suddenly changed. "Oh no, my braised pork!"
She shot up and rushed into the kitchen.
Fortunately, it was cooked just right.
Soon, the two of them were carrying dishes downstairs.
In a corner of the pharmacy, there was a round glass table. They could eat there without disrupting business.
"Wow, Auntie made my favorite braised pork!"
Feng Lulu, who had been at the counter, trotted over. She deftly plucked a piece of pork with her fingers, popped it into her mouth, and chewed with relish. "Mmm, Auntie's braised pork is the best!"
"Lulu, don't be rude. Mr. Jiang is here," Lin Liping said with a look of annoyance, then turned and headed back up the stairs.
"Auntie, can you please not be so uptight?"
With her mouth glistening with grease, Feng Lulu took the opportunity to snatch another piece of pork. She then nudged Jiang Xinghai with her elbow, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "Besides, Mr. Jiang is hardly a stranger, right?"
"Right, we're all friends," Jiang Xinghai agreed easily.
"Jiang Xinghai, you have to tell me the truth before my aunt gets back. Where on earth did you get that prescription?" Feng Lulu suddenly grew serious.
"Which prescription?" Jiang Xinghai narrowed his eyes.
"The one for... breast enhancement," Feng Lulu said, looking frustrated.
"Oh, all my medical skills come from my master. The source is perfectly legitimate, so you can use it without any worries," Jiang Xinghai said with a shrug.
"Then who is this master of yours?" Feng Lulu pressed, looking like she wouldn't give up until she got an answer.
Just then—
"Mr. Jiang, your presence truly honors us at Jishan Hall. This is a rare opportunity, so I'd like to have a drink with you. How about some Erguotou?" Lin Liping's voice drifted down from the stairway.
Her sleek bob swayed with each step, her delicate, beautiful face peeking in and out of view.
In that short time, she had changed into a clean white tank top and capris.
Her fair arms, as smooth and pale as fine jade, seemed to glow. Her impressive bust was dazzling, and the capris accentuated her long, shapely legs.
"Erguotou is my favorite. Let's have a glass."
Jiang Xinghai's eyes quickly swept over Lin Liping, and he smiled faintly.
'This woman is in her thirties, yet her skin is still so flawless. She must be very self-disciplined.'
"Auntie, you even put on some light makeup..."
Feng Lulu was stunned to see that Lin Liping had changed her clothes.
She knew very well.
Lin Liping was always engrossed in Chinese medicine and rarely dressed up. Normally, she'd just wear a T-shirt and jeans when going out. What was going on today?
'Jiang Xinghai?'
The answer dawned on Feng Lulu in an instant, and she couldn't help but gulp.
'She could be fairly certain that her aunt wasn't attracted to Jiang Xinghai himself, but to his medical skills and prescriptions!'
'Is she planning to use a honey trap?'
"Lulu, Mr. Jiang is visiting us at Jishan Hall. Your aunt can't look too sloppy, can she?"
Lin Liping walked over, her red lips pursed in a closed-mouth smile. "This is just basic courtesy when receiving a guest."
"Then should I go put on makeup and change my clothes too?" Feng Lulu asked, getting the hint but feigning ignorance.
Jiang Xinghai waved a hand dismissively and smiled. "I'm not particular about things like that. Besides, Miss Feng needs to get ready for her acupuncture and massage later, so let's not go to all that trouble."
"Then let's eat," Feng Lulu said. She had no desire to get all dressed up anyway.
Lin Liping gave a helpless smile and filled two glasses. "Mr. Jiang, allow me to properly introduce myself. My name is Lin Liping, and Lulu is my niece. I've raised her myself, so she's a bit spoiled. I hope you won't mind her temperament."
"You worry too much, Miss Lin. You could say Lulu and I became friends because we get along so well. Of course I don't mind. Let's drink," Jiang Xinghai said, raising his glass with a faint smile.
Beside him, Feng Lulu wore a look of disdain. 'I would *never* admit to getting along with you!' she thought.
Lin Liping raised her glass with both hands. "To your visit, Mr. Jiang. Cheers."
"Alright." Jiang Xinghai tilted his head back and drained the glass in one gulp.
Lin Liping froze for a second when she saw this.
'That glass was huge... If I drank like that, two glasses would knock me out cold.'
'How am I supposed to ask him which grandmaster he studied under if I pass out?'
After a moment's hesitation, Lin Liping tilted back her fair neck and drained her glass as well.
"Auntie, slow down!" Feng Lulu cried out anxiously.
"Lulu, quiet. I need to show Mr. Jiang proper hospitality."
After that one glass, Lin Liping felt a fiery burn in her stomach, and her head began to feel a little dizzy.
The flush on her neck, however, only added to her allure, making her face even more captivating.
"If you're going to drink like that, then I'll drink too."
Feng Lulu suddenly grabbed the bottle and started chugging right from the neck.
"Lulu, you're too young to be drinking like that!" Lin Liping frantically snatched the bottle away from her.
Feng Lulu felt a wave of alcohol fumes rise in her stomach. "Whoa, I can't... why am I seeing double of both of you..."
A few gulps of Erguotou was all it took for Feng Lulu to collapse.
"I told you not to drink, but you insisted. Go and sleep it off."
Lin Liping's brows furrowed. She then gave Jiang Xinghai a wry smile. "Mr. Jiang, my apologies for that embarrassing display. Please wait a moment, I'll be right back to continue drinking with you."
"No rush," Jiang Xinghai said with an embarrassed smile.
Soon, Lin Liping had helped Feng Lulu upstairs to rest and returned to the first floor.
The two of them then resumed drinking.
At Jiang Xinghai's suggestion, Lin Liping only had one more glass, while he finished off the rest.
But with two glasses in her, the world was already spinning for Lin Liping. Taking advantage of her drunken courage, she asked bluntly, "M-Mr. Jiang... may I ask... which grandmaster of Chinese medicine did you study under?"
"I'm sorry, but my master forbids me from mentioning her name unless it is absolutely necessary," Jiang Xinghai said with a helpless smile.
Of course, Lin Liping wasn't ready to give up. She made a move to get up and press him further.
But unexpectedly—
numbed by the alcohol, her legs refused to obey her. The moment she stood up, she staggered and pitched forward.
"Miss Lin, watch out!"
With his quick reflexes, Jiang Xinghai spun to the side and caught Lin Liping by the shoulders.
THUD!
But Lin Liping's knees still hit the ground hard.
Her dizzy head knocked right into the part of him that symbolized his manhood!
"Hiss..."
"Hiss..."
Lin Liping and Jiang Xinghai both gasped in unison.
The first was from the pain of her knees hitting the floor, the second was from the shocking jolt of the impact to a... certain area.