Kang Zhaolong could not accept it. He was the family head! Before the Yanjing auction, the words his grandfather had spoken to him still echoed in his ears, yet now the position of family head had passed to his own younger brother, Kang Zhaoming! He could not accept it - truly could not!

"Since Zhaoming speaks with such confidence, and this was his idea in the first place, then the task of investigating the formula for the Life-Extending Detoxification Pill shall be placed in Zhaoming's hands!" Kang Zhaolong offered a faint smile, wearing an expression that said "I have faith in you," and said to Kang Zhaoming: "Zhaoming, the hope of the Kang family's rise to prominence rests on your shoulders!"

"This... of course, no problem!" At this moment Kang Zhaoming had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree. Even if Kang Zhaolong hadn't said it, these matters had always been his to handle - there was no way they could hand them to someone else. So he might as well agree upfront!

In any case, the aim of striking at Kang Zhaolong this time had already been achieved!

"Good, Zhaoming, you show such responsibility - I am very pleased!" Divine Doctor Kang nodded, saying happily: "In that case, the matter is settled. Guifeng, you go cultivate relations with the Xiao family, while Zhaoming investigates the formula for the Life-Extending Detoxification Pill! Zhaolong, think of a way to quickly sell off the Doctor Guan trauma medicine in the warehouse! Our Kang family's funds are tied up far too heavily - even if we get our hands on the formula for the Life-Extending Detoxification Pill, it will require enormous sums to develop it!"

"Yes!" The several of them answered in unison.

As for Kang Cuipu, he had nothing left to do. But a man like him was already past saving for this lifetime, and there was no need to prove himself any further. Now that his son Kang Zhaoming had earned Divine Doctor Kang's favor and was quietly designated the next head of the Kang family, Kang Cuipu - the father who had gained status through his son - could go on being the old idler he had always been.

Leisurely days always slipped away between one's fingers. In those days, the villa was filled everywhere with the bright laughter of Feng Xiaoxiao, the Eldest Miss, and Little Shu.

In the blink of an eye, the day of Xu Shilan's concert arrived. The Eldest Miss, Little Shu, Yunyun, and Xiaoxiao had been looking forward to this day for a very long time.

Xu Shilan could be called an idol to countless young people - boys adored her, and so did girls! This was not merely because she was beautiful, with a sweet voice and a lovely singing voice, but also because of her purity. Since her debut, she had not a single scandal, and no compromising photographs or videos of her had ever surfaced.

In this era when a single undressing could catapult you to fame, Xu Shilan was indeed an anomaly! Yet the Xu Shilan who never undressed remained far more popular than those who did - which in truth proved that most people still preferred their celebrities pure.

"Xiao Han, how are you feeling? If it really isn't workable, we can announce the concert is cancelled?" Sister Wang gazed at Xu Shilan with concern, at her complexion somewhat pale.

"I'm fine, Sister Wang. I just need a little rest! The fans have already arrived - some of them even rushed here from out of town. If we cancel the concert, they'll be heartbroken!" Xu Shilan shook her head with a bitter smile: "I'm fine. I'll grit my teeth and push through."

"Mm, but don't push yourself too hard. If you really can't hold on, pause the show. I'll find an excuse - a costume change or a stage malfunction - to stall for a while," Sister Wang said. "Understood, Xiao Han?"

"I understand. Don't worry, Sister Wang, I'm not a child anymore." Xu Shilan offered a faint smile and said.

"Sister Wang, Su Jiaonang is here." At that moment, personal guard Feng Sanhuang pushed open the door and walked in, reporting: "He specifically asked to see Miss Xu."

"Oh? What is he here for?" Sister Wang was slightly taken aback, then said: "All right, I'll go out and see him!"

In truth, Sister Wang still harbored a sliver of hope, praying that Zhao Qibing would have a change of heart - that he would not insist on those improper demands and would simply take some money to help treat Xu Shilan! For with Zhao Qibing's conditions, Xu Shilan would absolutely never agree. In that case, the most likely outcome for Zhao Qibing would be to lose both the person and his money!

But in fact, Zhao Qibing had never once considered losing both person and money. He had sent Su Jiaonang here precisely to coerce Xu Shilan! He was growing impatient with the waiting. So much time had passed already, and Xu Shilan still hadn't come to his door to beg for treatment. This made Zhao Qibing itch with frustration - such a ravishing beauty, unable to hold her in his arms, and Zhao Qibing was unwilling to accept that!

So, unable to wait any longer, he sent Su Jiaonang to ask Xu Shilan whether she wanted treatment or not. If she didn't, there would be no more chances after this!

"President Su, what brings you here at this hour?" Sister Wang arrived at the reception room and found Su Jiaonang. Though she still harbored some resentment over Zhao Qibing's earlier words, her manner at this moment betrayed not a trace of impropriety.

"Manager Wang, the purpose of my visit this time is something you should understand without my having to say it!" Su Jiaonang smiled faintly, dispensed with any beating around the bush, and spoke directly and to the point: "Young Master Bing asked me to convey a single question to Miss Xu - will her illness be treated, or will it not? Bear in mind, Young Master Bing's patience is limited!"

"President Su, of course we want to treat the illness, but Young Master Bing's conditions - I'm afraid we cannot comply! If money is needed, by all means name your price. Even if we have to sell every last possession, we'll scrape together the sum. But if Young Master Zhao continues to put forward those unrealistic conditions, then I'm afraid it's simply a pity!" Sister Wang said.

"Manager Wang, is that your position or Miss Xu's? In other words, there's no room for negotiation on this matter?" Su Jiaonang's face darkened as he asked.

"No room for negotiation!" Sister Wang said with absolute finality: "My position is Miss Xu's position!"

"In that case, I shall go back and report. However, Young Master Bing also said that if Miss Xu insists on refusing, then any discussion of treatment is off the table from now on. You have no room to negotiate, and neither do we!" Su Jiaonang said coolly: "I'd advise you to think carefully, Manager Wang."

"I won't see you out!" Sister Wang was beside herself with anger. Zhao Qibing truly was a lecher - refusing to earn money, yet insisting on trying to take his liberties! But Xiao Han was no ordinary celebrity; she would never agree to such an outrageous demand!

There was essentially no room left for compromise on this matter, so Sister Wang did not mind offending Su Jiaonang.

After seeing Su Jiaonang off, Sister Wang could not help but sigh. It seemed this attempt to seek medical help had ended in complete failure. If Xiao Han were an ordinary person, or if her looks weren't so extraordinary, perhaps throwing some money at the problem would have sufficed. But...

Sister Wang shook her head and returned to the preparation room. Xu Shilan was having her makeup done, while Feng Sanhuang sat off to the side, his face expressionless.

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