Fearing Chen Xiao might refuse, Yasuo hastily added, "Dr. Chen, besides being the developer of botulinum toxin type 3A, I am also the first-in-line heir to the renowned Stark family investment group in New York City. I am not short on money. I have already made my will. As long as you can cure my Daphne and send her home safely to New York City, you will receive a fortune."
He was clearly driving on the phone, a life-or-death race, his hurried words accompanied by extremely piercing car horns.
Chen Xiao immediately became vigilant, frowning, "Are you being chased by people from the Grim Reaper?"
Yesterday, when Yasuo betrayed the Grim Reaper to seek Chen Xiao's help in treating Daphne's eyes, Chen Xiao had already anticipated the danger Yasuo would face, but he didn't expect the Grim Reaper's people to arrive so quickly.
Yasuo gave a wry smile, "It's my arch-nemesis, codenamed One-Eyed. That guy clearly wants my life more than the clues I have about the Dragon King, so I'm doomed. But please rest assured, I will never reveal any information about you before I die. I only beg you to take care of my Daphne..."
Life was at stake. Chen Xiao couldn't afford to be polite and directly interrupted Yasuo sternly, "Stop the bullshit. Tell me your address immediately, and I'll arrange for someone to protect you..."
"Bang—"
Suddenly, with a sharp thud, the call was cut off before Chen Xiao finished speaking. Chen Xiao, without a second thought, quickly redialed, but Yasuo's phone indicated it was unreachable.
"Something really happened?"
Chen Xiao's scalp tingled. Without thinking, he dialed Saber's number, "Brother Saber, Yasuo might have been killed. The culprit is likely a Grim Reaper member codenamed One-Eyed. He just spoke to me. I'll send you his phone number. You handle it. Oh, and his daughter's name is Daphne, she's blind and needs someone to look after her too."
Although Yasuo had said One-Eyed wanted his life more, One-Eyed's appearance still threatened the Dragon King. Therefore, Chen Xiao was not worried that Saber would not handle this matter diligently.
As expected, Saber on the phone said without hesitation, "Dr. Chen, please leave it to me. The Dragon King will handle it properly."
He paused and then nervously cautioned, "As for you... and Ms. Song Yan, please do not get involved. If you are exposed, the Dragon King will be exposed. We do not fear any force, but the Dragon King's safety cannot tolerate any slip-ups. I hope you understand."
Chen Xiao had no particular connection with Yasuo and his daughter, at most it was a doctor-patient relationship. Since Saber had said so, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to proactively contact Yasuo and his daughter or One-Eyed. After hanging up, he acted as if nothing had happened and continued to drive back to Jishetang at full speed.
His phone had run out of battery and turned off last night. During that time, Chen Qing had made more than a dozen calls and sent dozens of messages. Song Nuan, who was acting as a temporary nanny, had also called nearly ten times, leaving missed calls. If he didn't rush back to report his safety, given Chen Qing's temper, she would probably call the police.
...
It was just dawn. The main entrance of Jishetang was locked. The streets and alleys were sparsely populated, and all was quiet.
A hot-bodied young woman was squatting alone on the stone steps in front of the door, hugging her knees and gazing anxiously. She had bright eyes, white teeth, golden hair, and blue eyes, beautiful and moving. Her revealing attire was both thin and sexy in the morning mist. She was none other than Yasuo's beloved daughter, Daphne.
"I wasn't even planning to get involved, how did she end up at my doorstep?"
Chen Xiao was a little taken aback. But then he thought, with Yasuo's capabilities, it would be effortless to find out the address of Jishetang. Daphne showing up early in the morning was quite understandable. So, he got out of the car with feigned nonchalance and pretended to be surprised as he greeted her, "Oh? Isn't this Miss Daphne? What are you doing at my traditional Chinese medicine clinic? Where is Mr. Yasuo?"