flstandardbreds Chapter 492: I Want to Be the Female Lead
Chapter 492: I Want to Be the Female Lead
President Huang maintained a calm expression and smiled faintly, "If she really pushed you, I will definitely punish Gu Xinyan. Gu Xinyan isn’t the scary one, but her boyfriend, Xu Xiangbei, is no ordinary person."
Having already investigated the people around Gu Xinyan, she had heard of Xu Xiangbei. Lu Yao pouted and acted spoiled, "What is Xu Xiangbei? Isn’t he just the president of Thunderbird Group? Does his value surpass my godfather’s? I don’t care, I want to be the female lead in ’Immortal Spirit Chronicles’, you have to find a way for me."
President Huang spoke helplessly to Lu Yao, "Sweetheart, Director Feng doesn’t listen to me anymore, and there’s nothing I can do about it. The decision on the lead role is still with Director Feng."
Lu Yao looked disdainful, "Lies, President Huang, would Director Feng dare say otherwise if you say one? You’re just unwilling to help. I’ll call my godfather right now and say you’re bullying me."
At the mention of her godfather, President Huang’s face showed a bit of an awkward smile. Lu Yao’s godfather, Lu Jingyun, was a quite influential figure, and President Huang had to show some respect to him. Qinghai Film and Television also had shares owned by Lu Jingyun.
President Huang sleazily stroked Lu Yao’s dainty hand, "Dear, you don’t need to bother Chairman Lu due to our relationship. I’ll do my best to help you, and persuade that stubborn Director Feng. Rest assured, with this incident, Gu Xinyan’s reputation is affected, so it’ll be difficult for her to compete with you for the lead role in ’Immortal Spirit Chronicles’.
A gentle knock was heard from the door, thinking it was a friend visiting, Lu Yao called out, "Come in."
The door of the ward gently opened, and Xu Xiangbei stood at the entrance with a bouquet of flowers and a bag of gifts, smiling, "Sister Lu Yao, I’m here on behalf of Gu Xinyan to see you and to apologize."
Recognizing Xu Xiangbei, Lu Yao internally sneered. He looked good, but unfortunately, mixing with that Gu Xinyan made him her enemy.
She feigned an appearance of lingering anger, ignoring Xu Xiangbei, adopting an indifferent attitude.
President Huang’s expression turned grim; the thing he was worried about had happened—Xu Xiangbei had still come. He knew Xu Xiangbei wasn’t just visiting for a simple get-well-soon.
He nudged Lu Yao and smiled sheepishly, "President Xu, please come in. I’m sorry to make you come all this way. Lu Yao, thank President Xu; he’s a very busy person, here to see you."
Lu Yao was displeased with Huang Qinghai’s politeness toward Xu Xiangbei, and she sneered coldly, "I should thank him; I was nearly killed by his girlfriend."
Despite Lu Yao’s cold words, Xu Xiangbei seemed unfazed and walked briskly to Lu Yao, with an innocent smile.
"Sister Lu Yao, I’m a doctor, a seasoned traditional Chinese medicine advisor. Would you like me to check your pulse and see if there are any hidden illnesses or internal injuries? External injuries are nothing to worry about, but internal injuries could occur from the fall. I notice your eyes are red, face is pale yellow, and recently, have you been experiencing back pain? Tingling fingers?"
Xu Xiangbei had indeed pinpointed it; Lu Yao had been feeling some back pain. She responded skeptically, "Are you really a doctor? You’re not even fully grown, yet you call yourself an advisor."
Huang Qinghai chuckled, "President Xu truly is a skillful doctor; I can vouch for that."
As they spoke, a commotion of footsteps was heard. Dean Sun of the First People’s Hospital of Earth Sea, accompanied by Director Zhou and several doctors, walked in.
Dean Sun, with his white hair and beard, exuded an otherworldly aura, followed by the slightly chubby, stern-faced Director Zhou.
This ward was occupied by the celebrity Lu Yao, and hearing that President Huang from Qinghai Film and Television was also there, Dean Sun made a visit, as he had been acquainted with Huang Qinghai for a long time.
He was surprised to see Xu Xiangbei there as well and promptly shook hands with Xu Xiangbei with a smile, "Ha-ha, Advisor Xu, you’re here too; that’s great. I was just looking for you."
Director Zhou’s eyes briefly flashed a trace of jealousy, yet although he was envious, he also respected Xu Xiangbei’s superior medical skill, smiling awkwardly, "Hello, Advisor Xu."
Xu Xiangbei laughed, "Dean Sun, you’re not trying to have me help with patients again, are you? I’m here for a brief visit."
Knowing Xu Xiangbei is now the president of Thunderbird Group, Dean Sun smiled kindly, "Doctor Xu, now that you are President Xu, you’re indeed very busy. I’m not asking you to see patients, but would like you to conduct a training for our hospital’s doctors. Don’t worry, the fees are negotiable."
Xu Xiangbei wore a troubled expression, "Training, huh? Let’s wait until I have the time, okay?"
Seeing that Xu Xiangbei didn’t decline outright, Dean Sun was overjoyed, "No problem, we can wait for your availability. Doctor Xu, which weekend this month can you spare two days for us?"
Xu Xiangbei smiled, "Alright, I’ll consider it."
Dean Sun chatted with Huang Qinghai for a while and had Director Zhou take out the MRI scans, seemingly hinting at a favor, "Ms. Lu Yao’s full-body check shows everything is normal. Rest assured, President Huang."
It was all just a farce, there was no illness at all, neither President Huang nor Lu Yao showed any signs of joy.
After chatting a bit with President Huang, Dean Sun left with the doctors.
Seeing Dean Sun’s respect towards Xu Xiangbei and requesting he lecture doctors, it was clear Xu Xiangbei’s medical skills were exceptional.
Lu Yao subdued her earlier arrogance, "I couldn’t tell, President Xu is really a doctor."
Xu Xiangbei took the MRI scans from President Huang with a facade of seriousness, a trace of slyness in his eyes, and spoke eloquently, "Ms. Lu Yao, congratulations, you appear very healthy in the scans. However, modern people often seem healthy on the surface but are in a sub-health state. Western medicine discovers ailments only once they manifest, addressing them late even when caught early. Unlike that, traditional Chinese medicine detects body imbalances and potential issues during the sub-health state before illness occurs, when detrimental energies invade, allowing preventive tuning to restore harmony of Yin and Yang, achieving a healthy state again. I’m not boasting; I can detect a person’s health status and potential issues just by checking their pulse, something Western medicine can’t achieve."
Dazzled by Xu Xiangbei’s Yin-Yang harmony theory, both Lu Yao and President Huang believed him sincerely. President Huang chuckled evilly, "President Xu, check my pulse too, the prescription you gave me last time really worked, I feel much stronger now."
Xu Xiangbei smiled mysteriously, "Ha-ha, President Huang, that prescription indeed works, but I suggest more exercise, which is better than any medication."
Lu Yao extended her snow-white arm that resembled a lotus root and curiously asked Xu Xiangbei, "Dr. Xu, please check my pulse, see if there are any hidden health issues, or if I’m in a sub-health state."