novelraw Chapter 374 - 191: Too Overbearing, Nothing But a Rat
Chapter 374 - 191: Too Overbearing, Nothing But a Rat
"Hehe, this definitely won’t be a problem."
Li Jingsheng nodded with a smile.
"Are there any other storefronts available for rent nearby?"
She asked again.
Watching her eat durian and enjoy life, she was actually concerned about Li Jingsheng’s clinic moving to a new location.
"It’s difficult. At least for now, there’s no vacant storefront. And since we’re running a clinic, we have certain requirements for the location; not just any place will do."
Li Jingsheng had to educate her a bit on these things.
The two of them chatted in the clinic for over an hour. The thought of letting her stay overnight in the clinic was unimaginable.
Holding her hand already made her so nervous.
If they wanted to take their relationship further, they’d have to wait until their feelings deepened and it happened naturally.
"It’s getting late, I should take you home!"
Li Jingsheng offered proactively.
"Hehe, seems like you’re quite a gentleman! You know, my previous boyfriend was always just thinking about how to sleep with me, and once he tried to trick me into staying overnight at a hotel with him using despicable means. I slapped him, then poured cold water over my own head, and that’s how I didn’t end up drunk there and managed to escape. Since then, I’ve blocked all his contact info."
Speaking of those past events, anger still lingered on her face.
When almost drunk, pouring cold water over the head and face can help shrink blood vessels.
It can clear some of the intoxication.
She studied medicine, so she used this trick skillfully.
"You are the first man I actively liked. Can’t quite explain it; just felt you’re very special. Several times I couldn’t help but try to get closer to you, and in fact, I did."
"Why tell me these things? To keep me from sleeping with you, or to make me want to sleep with you?"
Li Jingsheng teased her.
Listening to her confession, sensing her courage in love, Li Jingsheng felt quite moved.
Thinking she’s a wonderful girl worth cherishing.
"Humph, I don’t believe you’re that kind of person. I’m telling you this because I trust you and cherish our meeting. You want to sleep with me? Then marry me."
She was quite open.
Moreover, she figured Li Jingsheng was a true gentleman.
Actually, when she had Li Jingsheng rescue her at Professor Wu’s liquor gathering last time, she’d already tested his character.
"Then let’s get engaged first!"
Li Jingsheng said, pulling her head close and lightly kissing her lips.
"Oh, you’re so naughty!"
She playfully scolded, a bit shy and annoyed, but didn’t seem truly angry.
"Haha, a man who’s not naughty is like wood, and you girls don’t like that. Let’s go, I’ll take you home."
Today, Li Jingsheng’s relationship with her advanced significantly.
Holding hands and kissing had been achieved.
After leaving the clinic, she didn’t rush home but asked Li Jingsheng to take her for a stroll on Old Street of South City.
Seeing the storefronts around, she’d ask which ones were suitable for a clinic.
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The days passed one by one, Li Jingsheng’s position at the Second Hospital grew more stable, and he kept advancing.
Sunshine Clinic’s business was getting better and better.
Now it became remarkably stable.
Only the issue of choosing a new location for the clinic was still unresolved.
Recruiting certified doctors had also been temporarily set aside.
Because the clinic’s future was uncertain.
The landlord lady’s attitude remained firm; she insisted on reclaiming the storefront. No matter how Li Jingsheng pleaded, it was useless.
As time kept slipping away, with the lease expiration approaching, Li Jingsheng felt anxious.
But he remained calm on the surface.
One day, while Li Jingsheng was attending to patients in the clinic, a young man in his thirties walked in.
He didn’t buy anything, just looked around.
"Do the health supplements here sell quite a bit each day?"
"Average!"
Xiaogao naturally wouldn’t tell the truth.
Li Jingsheng watched the man’s odd behavior, sure that he wasn’t a customer or a patient.
Talking of peers, he knew everyone on this street.
Since he took Huimin Pharmacy down last time, no peer dared to cause trouble now.
Nor would anyone come to ask such basic questions.
Could it be someone sent from Best Medicine headquarters for an inspection?
Qiu Shaofeng had informed Li Jingsheng last time that the free renovation project at the clinic had passed initial evaluation, and HQ would send someone for inspection.
Didn’t expect someone to come so soon.
Just the timing wasn’t great, as the clinic’s lease was about to expire and a new location hadn’t been found. If the HQ’s envoy deemed it risky after inspection, this would be troublesome.
Losing the hard-earned opportunity would be regrettable.
For Li Jingsheng, it would be a huge loss.
"May I ask where you’re from?"
Li Jingsheng quickly went forward with enthusiasm.
He subtly signaled to Xiaogao.
Though at times he might struggle socially, Xiaogao was actually quite sharp.
As long as he didn’t try too hard to be witty, he was undoubtedly an excellent talent.
"Take a guess!"
The man sported a middle-part hairstyle, dressed neatly, with gold-framed glasses.
"Sounds like a southern accent, from Dongguang Province maybe?"
Li Jingsheng thought inwardly since Best Medicine’s headquarters wasn’t in Dongguang Province.
Still, someone from Dongguang Province could have applied to Best Medicine HQ and ended up working there.
"Haha, seems like Boss Li is quite knowledgeable! I’m just looking around, heading out."
The young man scanned the clinic, including the infusion room and treatment room.
Though, he only peeked from the door.
The person was indeed mysterious.
Unsure of the man’s true identity, Li Jingsheng refrained from randomly keeping him.
After the man left, Xiaogao came over saying, "Boss, do you suspect this person is an envoy from Best Medicine HQ?"
"Doesn’t seem like it!"
Li Jingsheng had dealt with Manager Hu, Qiu Shaofeng, and even the driver before.
These individuals had a unique aura, hard to explain, like a powerful and confident presence.
But the earlier man lacked it.
Moreover, his eyes flickered.
Even when asked directly where he was from, he didn’t answer straight.
The feeling this person gave Li Jingsheng was summed up in two words: ’rogue.’
That was truly the impression.
"Seems like this person has been hanging around outside our clinic for a few days now, sometimes across the street, sometimes beside the clinic."
Xiaogao mentioned.
In matters like this, Xiaogao was a student of Boss Zhao. Though he hadn’t mastered all of Boss Zhao’s street smarts, he understood many tricks.
"Been watching us for days?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jingsheng’s nerves tightened.
"Boss, I noticed this man’s accent is quite similar to the landlord lady’s."
Tang Ping added.
Among the four in the clinic, Tang Ping was the most observant.
Thanks to her reminder, Li Jingsheng realized the same. The man’s tongue and nasal sounds were quite distinctive, hardly replicable.
Could it be the landlord lady sent a relative to spy on Li Jingsheng?
Why would she do this?
Was she monitoring if Li Jingsheng had plans to move?
Seems unlikely.
Considering the landlord lady’s domineering nature, she wouldn’t worry about his moving. Likely, once the date arrived and Li Jingsheng hadn’t moved, she’d come to stir trouble.