The Greatest Village Doctor In The World

Chapter 1543 - 1542: Waiting for the Hare by the Tree

Ling Feng smiled, "No matter how big the planting business grows in the future, there will always be people going to the mountains to collect wild mushrooms, so this acquisition point definitely needs to stay open long-term, and I don’t have that much time!"

The landlady understood, and with a grateful expression said, "Thank you, thank you, Mr. Ling, but this job is too much, I don’t need that many people!"

"It’s not that many, really. Once you join the Ling Corporation, I’ll pay you a salary as an employee. Let’s settle it that way."

Ling Feng chuckled, then continued, "It’s getting late, Ma’am, you should head home first. We’ll talk again tomorrow!"

"Oh, how about you guys?"

The landlady looked at him, Chen Fei, and Sato Saori, and asked, "Why don’t you come to my house for dinner?"

"No need, we still have some things to handle. You go back by yourself, Ma’am," Ling Feng replied with a smile.

The landlady, unable to persuade them, had to leave with an excited and thrilled heart.

After she left, Sato Saori asked, "So, what do we do now?"

"Well, we’ll stay here and see if anything strange happens tonight," Ling Feng replied with a grin.

"That person Matsumoto has probably already received the news!" Chen Fei said.

Ling Feng nodded, "Cheng Shu called him this afternoon, and I could tell that this Matsumoto guy is the one manipulating everything!"

Upon hearing this, Sato Saori quickly asked Chen Fei, "By the way, did you find anything on Matsumoto?"

Chen Fei took out her phone and checked, "This person’s name is Matsumoto Masahiko, from Kyoto in Dongying, backed by a company called the Inagawa Society."

"Inagawa Group?"

Upon hearing this, Sato Saori immediately narrowed her eyes.

Seeing this, Ling Feng asked, "What? You’ve heard of them?"

"More than just heard of them; there aren’t many people in Dongying who don’t know about them!"

Sato Saori nodded and continued, "The Inagawa Group, in name, is a conglomerate, but in reality, it’s a criminal organization. Seventy years ago, they rose through smuggling, later infiltrated politics, and now they have considerable influence in Dongying."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng laughed, then with a hint of disdain said, "But these guys even resort to stealing small profits from the common folk here. Isn’t that a bit petty?"

"Not necessarily!"

Chen Fei shook her head and continued, "From the information the bureau found, this Matsumoto doesn’t only control Cheng Shu. Even the Kunpeng Company had dealings with him. It now seems that this guy is likely the hidden supporter behind Kunpeng."

"Oh?"

Ling Feng’s interest was piqued, so he said with a smile, "Then it’s an old acquaintance. New grudges and old scores—let’s settle them together this time!"

"Alright. Perhaps he’ll come tonight, and Cheng Shu must be secretly observing," Chen Fei said.

Ling Feng nodded, swept with his Divine Sense, and immediately saw Cheng Shu sitting in the room behind the shop, watching the screen’s surveillance footage.

And the surveillance camera was aimed right at the entrance of our shop!

So Ling Feng chuckled and said to the two women, "Exactly, he’s indeed watching our movements. Let’s put on a whole play for him, make him think we’re staying here tonight. I want to see if Matsumoto, knowing the Public Security Bureau chief is here, will dare to take action."

After speaking, he turned to the door, stood outside the shop for a few seconds, then went next door to the small store to buy some snacks.

The store’s elderly owner, having watched the hustle all afternoon and knowing Ling Feng spent a fortune buying plenty of mushrooms, was extremely respectful to him, almost not charging him.

But Ling Feng still paid the bill, then returned next door with a bag of food.

After entering, he closed the door, posing as if he had no intention of leaving.

Seeing this, Cheng Shu narrowed his eyes immediately, took out his phone, and called Matsumoto.

"How’s it going?"

Matsumoto’s deep voice transmitted over.

"That guy doesn’t plan on leaving. He collected hundreds of pounds of mushrooms and can’t transport them. He’s staying here to watch over them!" Cheng Shu said.

"That Chen Fei isn’t leaving either?" Matsumoto asked.

"Seems like it. That woman is very close with him; their relationship seems unusual," Cheng Shu remarked.

"Got it."

After a brief pause, Matsumoto said, "Don’t go to bed early tonight, wait!"

"Mr. Matsumoto, are you really going to do something?" Cheng Shu was taken aback and immediately asked.

"No matter who it is, if they mess with my business, they must pay the price!" Matsumoto said through gritted teeth.

Cheng Shu’s heart trembled, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

He didn’t dare to say much, so he just nodded, "Okay, I understand!"

After hanging up, Cheng Shu wiped away his cold sweat, then sighed to himself, "I’ve really lost my mind getting involved in this mess!"

Clearly, with Chen Fei around, he knew the matter was quite complex and any issue arising would be very serious as well.

If the police came to investigate, he’d be the first to be suspected!

Just thinking about it made more cold sweat pour from Cheng Shu’s face.

Ling Feng witnessed this scene through his Divine Sense, let out a dismissive laugh, then said to Chen Fei, "Matsumoto is indeed arrogant; he’s already decided to come over!"

"Alright, if he’s looking to die, just let him have it!" Chen Fei nodded and said.

Then Sato Saori said, "When he arrives, you don’t act. Let me meet this guy first!"

Ling Feng looked at her, "Why do you want to get involved too?"

"Just think this person is extremely despicable!" Sato Saori replied.

"Alright then, it’s up to you. If you can’t handle it, I’ll help!" Ling Feng nodded with a smile.

The three sat down to prepare a simple dinner, as they had bought drinks and bread and such.

But looking at so many mushrooms on the floor, Ling Feng suddenly got interested, "By the way, are these really as good as they are expensive?"

"Of course, the taste is quite good. Mainly, the people in Dongying are quite superstitious, believing the nutrients in these mushrooms are good for their bodies, so they’ve become a high-end ingredient," Sato Saori said.

"Oh, I see."

Ling Feng nodded, "Okay, there’s a kitchen at the back. I’ll cook up a few to try!"

"Can you cook them? These matsutake mushrooms aren’t something you can just fry, sauté, or boil well!" Sato Saori asked.

Ling Feng looked at her, "I can’t cook them. Can you?"

"Of course, I’ll do it!"

Sato Saori said, selecting a few of the better-looking matsutake mushrooms and quickly heading to the kitchen.

Ling Feng happily relaxed, waiting with Chen Fei.

A half hour later, a burst of aroma suddenly wafted from the kitchen, making both of them pause, then simultaneously head to the kitchen door.

"Really? Do these mushrooms smell this good?" Ling Feng asked.

"Just found out? Wait until you taste it; be careful not to swallow your tongue!" Sato Saori said proudly.