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Chapter 70: Medical Immortal in the City:
Lu Yu heard the icy voice of Ye Qianrou through the phone, her tone threatening, as if a careless response would result in immediate disaster. For a moment, Lu Yu was taken aback.
What’s her problem?
Was she right there with Sun Xiuping?
He suddenly realized that he had insulted her earlier.
"Oh well, what's done is done." He thought to himself that since he’s practically invincible now, why should he care? Besides the protagonist, was there anyone else he needed to fear?
With this in mind, Lu Yu kept his bold attitude. "All I said was that your son needs some brainpower and should stop embarrassing himself. What’s wrong with that?"
"You know who you’re speaking to?" Ye Qianrou’s voice grew even colder.
"Of course, I know!" Lu Yu remained unfazed. "But if you're planning to use your position to bully people, don’t bother. That doesn’t work on me."
"Alright then, Lu family boy, I’ll make you regret this."
"Anytime."
Click.
Ye Qianrou hung up.
She had previously held some admiration for Lu Yu, thinking he was young, talented, and far more capable than Chen Bansheng, with a limitless future ahead. She had even considered allying with him. But now, his attitude had clearly angered her.
"Xiuping, call Uncle and tell him to bring two men with him. We’re going to handle this ourselves." she instructed.
"Huh? Mom, you’re going to deal with him personally?" Sun Xiuping asked in surprise but quickly responded, "Alright, I’ll do it now."
Sun Xiuping had never liked Lu Yu and had been itching for an opportunity to deal with him. Before, he had held back, as his mother might have been displeased by making a big scene. But now that she was taking action herself, he couldn’t be more thrilled.
While Ye Qianrou prepared to confront Lu Yu, on the other side, Song Siyao was at a loss. Even though Chen Bansheng’s death was ruled a suicide, it was still a life lost, and she, eager to prove herself, decided to investigate further.
Being on the scene, her investigation progressed rapidly. Looking through Chen Bansheng’s phone records, she discovered that he had connections with numerous wealthy people in Rong City.
"Who would’ve thought that Chen Bansheng was linked to so many of the city’s rich?" she murmured to herself.
Based on the information she gathered, Song Siyao decided to visit Lu Yu. If Wu Kai and Sun Xiuping could suspect Lu Yu, she had no reason not to as well. There had been a personal grudge between Lu Yu and Chen Bansheng, and perhaps something could be uncovered from that.
By three in the afternoon, she and her colleague Gao Qiang arrived at the Lu family’s villa, despite Chen Bansheng’s death having occurred just that morning.
At that time, Lu Yu was at home, enjoying the air conditioning, while thinking about the next protagonist. According to the system’s prompts, Chu Xiaoqiao and Su Qingyue were important characters in the plot, and likely heroines. Based on their characteristics, Lu Yu believed he could find other key heroines, triggering a new storyline.
"Sir, two police officers are here to see you."
"Oh? Let them in." Lu Yu said, unfazed by their visit. He had anticipated this after Chen Bansheng’s death. Regardless of the circumstances, he had been Chen Bansheng’s biggest enemy, and it was only natural for the police to question him.
However, when he saw Song Siyao, Lu Yu was taken aback.
What is this? He hadn’t expected a policewoman to look so stunning.
While he had seen many beautiful women due to his status, Song Siyao’s appearance was nearly as impressive as Qin Sisi’s, perhaps a 96 out of 100. The biggest difference between them was likely in their hairstyles and temperaments. Qin Sisi had long black hair, often styled in a high ponytail, embodying a cool, aloof presence. In contrast, Song Siyao had short, flowing hair and wore a uniform, exuding a strong, heroic aura.
She was a perfect example of beauty with strength, something that seemed unusual for a police officer. Lu Yu had never encountered a policewoman with such striking looks in his previous life.
"You two, please sit down."
"Hello, Mr. Lu. I’m Song Siyao, and this is Gao Qiang."
"Hello."
"Do you know why we’re here today?" Song Siyao asked.
"I have an idea. That guy, Sun Xiuping, already called me..." Lu Yu casually explained, recounting what had happened at the banquet and the grudge between him and Chen Bansheng. These details were well-known, so he had no reason to hide them.
When Lu Yu mentioned Chen Bansheng making money through Feng Shui, Song Siyao found it laughable.
Feng Shui? What a scam. Only the idle rich believed in such nonsense.
Lu Yu didn’t bother to explain further. "That’s pretty much it."
"I see. Well, thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Lu," Song Siyao said, standing up and extending her hand.
Even though she suspected Lu Yu, it was undeniable that Chen Bansheng’s death was a public suicide, and based on the testimonies and evidence, Lu Yu wasn’t considered a suspect.
Lu Yu shook her hand without any change in expression. "It’s no trouble. It’s my duty to cooperate with the investigation."
"Thank you. We’ll be on our way."
"Take care."
After they left, Lu Yu couldn’t help but feel frustrated. In novels, villains could kill anyone without consequences, but here, he had to deal with police questions over something so trivial? Don’t villains have rights too?
Shaking his head, he turned his attention back to his system.
[Ding! Successful physical contact with 'Song Siyao,' an important character in the plot.]
[Currently, you’ve contacted 3/3 important characters in the plot. The task is complete, and the novel "Medical Immortal in the City" has been unlocked.]
"Another cliché novel?" Lu Yu groaned.
A cold president, a flower-like police officer—these heroines gave off a very typical vibe. He had hoped it wasn’t true, but it was.
A Medical Immortal in the City? Just hearing the name sounded cheesy.
The protagonist had unrivaled medical skills, came down from the mountains, and used his abilities to mix into the city’s social scene... Another Chen Bansheng, Lu Yu thought bitterly. Both characters had extraordinary skills—Chen with Feng Shui and Lin Yi with medicine. The only difference? Lin Yi was much stronger than Chen and had a marriage arrangement with Su Qingyue.
An hour after Song Siyao left, Lu Yu was lying on his couch, reviewing the plot when his phone suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, who’s this?"
"Young Master Lu, greetings! I’m Yang Jian. Is your address Yushu Villa, No. 106 Qinghe Street, East Third Ring Road, Rongcheng?"
"Yang Jian? Isn’t this my shadow guard?" Lu Yu thought, slightly surprised at how quickly Yang Jian had shown up. Though curious, he didn’t dwell on it. After all, the system had said the shadow guard would appear within 24 hours, not necessarily after 24 hours.
"Yes, that’s correct."
"I’m at your door now. Please inform security."
"Already here?" Lu Yu was a bit taken aback, but he quickly called security to let Yang Jian in.
Shortly after, Yang Jian walked into the spacious living room. He was a man in his thirties, with an unremarkable appearance—someone you wouldn’t notice in a crowd. He had dark skin, a well-proportioned build, and visible muscle definition.
Before Lu Yu could speak, a loud, arrogant voice rang out. "Lu Yu, get out here right now!"
As the voice echoed, two muffled thuds followed, and two bodyguards hit the ground. Then, Lu Yu saw Ye Qianrou, dressed in a white slit cheongsam, walking in with Sun Xiuping and her entourage.
"Sun Xiuping? I told you I’d deal with you sooner or later." Lu Yu sneered.
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