Chapter 1248 — Zhao Qibing's Threat

Like some transcendent master from beyond the world, he came in haste and went in haste.

Only four people were left: Zhao Qibing, Su Jiaonang, Sister Wang, and the big star Xu Shilan.

Sister Wang blinked, slightly taken aback, and turned her gaze to Zhao Qibing. Though she was puzzled — the Medicine King was the one who had cured the illness, so why should Zhao Qibing set the price? — still, since the Medicine King had said as much, she had no choice but to look at Zhao Qibing: "Young Master Bing, as for the treatment plan and the medical fees..."

"All easily settled, mere trifles! Miss Xu Shilan, I am Zhao Qibing, and I have admired you for a very long time. I have already had a table prepared at the Geili Fuyun Grand Hotel. It is nearly noon — I wonder whether Miss Xu would do me the honor of joining me for a meal?" Zhao Qibing smiled faintly and made a gesture of invitation.

"A meal?" Xu Shilan's brows knitted almost imperceptibly. She more or less understood what this Zhao Qibing was after: nothing more than to worm his way close to her. But she had come to be treated, and she wanted no other entanglement with him. So she too smiled, and looked toward Sister Wang.

"Young Master Zhao, Xiaohan is rather pressed for time and still has to prepare for her concert; her schedule is tight. As for the meal, let us leave it for another time. For now, shall we first discuss her treatment?" Sister Wang politely declined Zhao Qibing's suggestion.

"What? Miss Xu will not do me the honor?" Zhao Qibing's face darkened. "If Miss Xu is busy, then go and be busy. When you are no longer busy, come back and we will discuss the treatment. President Su, see our guests out!"

"This..." Sister Wang was stunned on the spot. She had not expected Zhao Qibing to be so graceless as to withhold treatment simply because they would not dine with him! Was there such a rule anywhere?

"Manager Wang, Miss Xu, this way, please," Su Jiaonang said mildly, stepping over.

Only then did Sister Wang understand that Zhao Qibing was in earnest. If they did not eat with him, he would likely truly bar the Medicine King from continuing the treatment! The Medicine King was plainly taking his orders; and without Zhao Qibing's nod, the Medicine King probably would not give Xu Shilan another pill.

At that thought, Sister Wang found herself with no way out, and could only smile awkwardly. "Xiaohan, since Young Master Zhao is so hard to refuse, let us go and have a bite to eat. We have to eat anyway, don't we?"

Xu Shilan was deeply displeased, yet there was nothing she could do. For the sake of her treatment, she could only nod and agree for the time being. As a public figure, she inevitably had to attend events she would rather avoid, so she did have some mental preparation for this sort of thing.

"All right, since Young Master Bing puts it that way, let us go," Xu Shilan nodded.

"Now that is more like it!" Zhao Qibing was delighted. He thought: Playing coy with me? I hate coyness most of all. A star — fine, she looks glamorous on the surface, but what you do in the dark, everyone knows well enough.

Since she was going out, Xu Shilan put on a hat and sunglasses, and quickly got into her business van. Zhao Qibing had wanted to ride in the same car as Xu Shilan, but Sister Wang clearly had no intention of letting him aboard. Zhao Qibing was in a wheelchair and moved slowly; before he could reach the van, Sister Wang had shut the door.

There was nothing for it. Zhao Qibing could only curse inwardly: You stinking bitch. One day I will make you beg me to fuck you, and if you do not, I will keep the Medicine King from treating you — let the pain kill you!

Zhao Qibing got into his own RV and led the way, driving toward the Starlight Splendid Hotel.

"Sister Wang, this Zhao Qibing clearly means no good..." Once in the car, Xu Shilan looked at Sister Wang with some worry. This journey for treatment, she feared, would not go smoothly.

"Yes, I feel the same," Sister Wang nodded. "But sometimes, when a man is under another's eaves, he must bow his head. We need his help, and you saw it yourself — that Medicine King is truly formidable. One pill, and the illness is gone; such a thing never happened before..."

"That is true. But if Zhao Qibing really makes some improper demand, then I will not go through with the treatment," Xu Shilan said stubbornly.

"Let us see how it goes. He is probably just a fan who wants to have a meal with you up close; he cannot ask for too much. After all, we are paying for this treatment..." said Sister Wang.

"I hope so..." Xu Shilan nodded.

In a luxury private room at the Starlight Splendid Hotel, Zhao Qibing sat in the seat of honor, and at his insistence Xu Shilan had no choice but to sit beside him, while on his other side sat Su Jiaonang.

The Medicine King did not attend. Clearly Zhao Qibing's meaning was plain: if you want treatment, you must deal with him; and if he was displeased, there would be no talking of it at all.

"Miss Xu, I am a fan of yours, you know. I liked you back in the day — when I was in school, I even jerked off to your photos, haha..." Zhao Qibing raised his wine glass and said shamelessly. "I never thought that seeing you today, you would look even better than in the photos, enough to make me a little restless! Come, Miss Xu, I drink to you!"

Xu Shilan's face went green at once. She had seen shameless people before, but those were mostly veiled hints. Someone like Zhao Qibing, who came right out with such revolting words, was truly unheard of to her.

Was there such a despicable man in the world? To say he jerked off to her photos? Xu Shilan truly wanted to flip the table on the spot and walk out. Of course, as a big star, she could not rule out that some madmen fantasized about doing filthy things with her, for she could not restrain others.

But to say it so brazenly, right to her face — this Zhao Qibing really was the pinnacle of it.

"Young Master Zhao does love his jokes, but Xiaohan is a girl, so perhaps we had best skip that sort of joke?" Sister Wang spoke up to smooth things over. "Young Master Bing, thank you for your warm hospitality. We came seeking treatment, yet you are the one hosting us — I am truly embarrassed."

"What joke? I meant every word!" Zhao Qibing waved a hand and said mildly: "Manager Wang, you should be able to understand what I mean."

Sister Wang's heart lurched. Could this Zhao Qibing truly have designs on Xiaohan? By the look of it, that was most likely so!

"Young Master Zhao, please show some respect. Xiaohan is here for treatment, and we will pay. I hope you will not make demands that leave everyone in an awkward position," Sister Wang said bluntly. Since Zhao Qibing had torn away the pretense, there was no need to keep dancing around it.

"Fuck! An actress — what are you putting on airs for? You think you are some pure maiden? Who knows how many men have ridden you, and you talk to me of respect?" Zhao Qibing sneered. "Why don't you ask around about who Zhao Qibing is? I have played with plenty of little starlets; they are nothing but high-class whores. What show are you putting on? I have no time to dawdle with you. Stay tonight and keep me company, and everything can be discussed. Otherwise... heh heh!"

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