"This is Feng Shisan, my newly adopted younger brother!"

After introducing her close friends, Aunt Xiao took my arm and introduced them in a generous manner.

Upon hearing the word "younger brother," these individuals all displayed a meaningful expression, especially Ye Yingzi, whose eyes widened in a way that seemed to say, "How come you're so awesome after just a few days?"

I looked miserable. I never expected Aunt Xiao to say that. Wasn't she just making things misunderstood?

"Giggle!"

Noticing the strange expressions on their faces, Aunt Xiao laughed smugly and said, "As you all know, my little Bao was sick a while ago. We saw both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine doctors, but nothing worked. It was Thirteen who stepped in and saved my little Bao!"

"Third Master only has one son, Xiao Bao. This time, I'm essentially being ordered to recognize him as my brother!"

"I brought Thirteen along today for one purpose only: to help my brother find resources and clients!"

"My brother, besides being skilled in acupuncture, is best at conditioning people's bodies. Old Ye, Old Xia, Old Liu, the three of you have extensive connections in the entertainment industry. You know best which male stars are weak and which aren't. Pick out the weak ones and introduce them to my brother!"

Finally, Aunt Xiao began to call out names.

"Hey, Lao Xiao, even if you didn't say anything, I still had to introduce him to Xiao Feng!"

Ye Yingzi waved her hand, came over and took my other arm, saying affectionately, "Old Xiao, you know me. I've always had health problems, insomnia, night sweats, and poor blood circulation. It was Xiao Feng who helped me get better!"

"Little Wind?"

Aunt Xiao looked at Ye Yingzi with suspicion.

"I met Xiaofeng by chance!"

Ye Yingzi nodded and briefly explained how she met me through Ma Shuai.

"Old Ye, if you have time, tell Old Ma not to be so stingy. Saving him for only 100,000? Is his life so worthless? Also, tell Old Ma that my brother is under Third Master's protection, so don't get involved in any of that nonsense!"

Aunt Xiao scoffed after hearing this and said, "Alright, let's not talk about those unpleasant things. Let's drink and chat!"

"Yes, let's drink!" Ye Yingzi dodged the question and moved on.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely at the dinner.

After the gathering, I had several more contact information in my phone. Not only that, these people also made an appointment to come and attend the opening ceremony of my new clinic.

The next morning, I had just woken up when Ma Shuai called.

"Xiao Feng, I heard you cured Third Master's son?"

After the call was answered, Ma Shuai's somewhat surprised voice came through.

"Yes!" I replied with a smile.

"You'd better seize this opportunity. Stick with Third Master, and you'll be set for life..."

Coach Ma was quite emotional and said a lot, the implication being that it was all for my own good.

I hummed and hawed in response. I understood what Ma Shuai meant; he simply thought I had climbed the social ladder and was trying to make amends for what had happened before.

"Xiao Feng, there's something I have to remind you of!"

At the end, Ma Shuai changed the subject.

"Uncle Ma, please speak!"

My attitude was very sincere, and I did not neglect him in any way just because I had climbed up the social ladder.

"That woman Deng Wenwen is not simple. Don't have too much contact with her. If she comes to you, try not to offend her if you can!" Ma Shuai said.

"Uncle Ma, I don't quite understand what you mean!" I said.

"Xiao Feng, what I mean is very simple. First, the power behind Deng Wenwen is not simple; second, there's something wrong with her as a person!" Ma Shuai said.

"Something's not right. What does that mean?" I became interested.

After considering for a moment, Ma Shuai said, "Xiao Feng, you know I have a powerful backer, right?"

"right!"

I nodded and said, "Uncle Ma, do you mean that Deng Wenwen also has a spirit attached to her?"

"That's right!"

After a moment's thought, Ma Shuai said, "Xiao Feng, what Deng Wenwen has is a fox spirit, but my old master said that what's on her isn't from a legitimate source. I haven't dealt with it myself, so I don't know the specifics. Just be careful!"

"Okay, thank you, Uncle Ma!" I replied.

After hanging up the phone, I fell into deep thought.

Now I understand a little better what it means to be caught in the web of life and have no choice in what you do.

Ever since I started giving acupuncture to Mr. Hua's son, many things have slipped out of my control.

Over the next two weeks, my little clinic went from being deserted to bustling with customers.

Anyone who receives a letter from Ye Yingzi and Xia Wen should come and report to me, just like clocking in.

Regardless of whether there is a problem or not, two injections must be given.

Their move triggered a movement across half of Beijing's entertainment circle, which left me exhausted.

Many people come here simply to show their faces.

For example, Mr. Wang, the head of Huayi Company, a leading company in the Beijing entertainment circle, and the pillar of the company, Artillery Director.

In the end, I was so tired that I simply closed the shop.

When Aunt Xiao found out, she specially organized a party. At the party, when I complained about these things, Ye Yingzi said that it didn't matter who came, it was important who didn't come.

Anyone who doesn't come is disrespecting Aunt Xiao.

Her skill in controlling the fire is truly impressive.

Aunt Xiao didn't say anything on the surface, but the change in her eyes showed that she really remembered who hadn't come.

As the event was about to end, Aunt Xiao advised me that if I was too tired, I should close the shop for a few days and wait until the renovations on the East Third Ring Road were finished.

I think that makes sense, so I plan to rest for a few days first.

The next morning, while I was resting in the shop, someone came in. This person was none other than Deng Wenwen, whom Ma Shuai had warned me to be careful of.

"Sister Wen, what brings you here?"

When I saw Deng Wenwen come in, I smiled, but I became wary inside.

"I just happened to be passing by, so I thought I'd stop by and take a look!"

Deng Wenwen said with a smile.

As she approached, a fragrant breeze wafted over.

I've been around medicinal herbs since I was a child, so I'm very sensitive to smells. The scent on her body was very unique, different from the one I smelled at the party before.

As she spoke, she came to the examination table, bent down, pulled out a chair, and sat down in front of me.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, when she bent over, the ruby ​​around her neck fell down and dangled in front of me.

That ruby ​​was very special; it was a deep, rich red, and it looked as if blood was shimmering inside.

I was immediately drawn in, and combined with that peculiar scent, my senses became a little hazy.

"Xiao Feng, do you think this is the kind of life you want?"

Just then, Deng Wenwen's voice rang out.

"no!"

I blurted it out, feeling that her question had struck a chord with me.

But as soon as I uttered the word "yes," a burning sensation spread through my chest—it was the talisman that Bai Xue had returned to me.

The heat instantly cleared my mind.

"People should be able to take control of their own lives, instead of being controlled by others!"

Just then, Deng Wenwen's voice rang out again.

When she spoke again this time, I didn't feel the same way as before, but my expression didn't change, and I didn't even look up. It was just like when my grandfather caught me and Fatty Lin at the Grand Mansion back then, and I pretended to be innocent.

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