Chapter 169 Men Who Love Makeup
Chapter 169 Men Who Love Makeup
Hearing the commotion, Luo Wen rushed to the bedroom and was startled by what he saw.
"How is this going?"
Luo Wen approached from behind Fifth Dream and cautiously extended his palm towards her.
Seeing that Fifth Dream showed no intention of attacking him, he quickly locked Fifth Dream's wrist and whispered, "Mengmeng, let go of the dagger and give it to your brother."
Whether it was the title 'Mengmeng' or 'Brother' that touched her, Fifth Dream's turbulent eyes calmed down a little.
Fifth Dream slowly turned her head, gazing at Luo Wen's mature and handsome facial features, her eyes welling up with tears.
She seemed to recognize Luo Wen, and the fingers gripping the dagger finally loosened.
It was in that one instant!
Luo Wen quickly snatched the dagger and threw it to Lin Nuo, who was standing outside. Li Xi also rushed over to check Gu Huaizhou's palm injury.
The cut looked deep, and blood was still seeping out. Li Xi asked Gu Huaizhou with concern, "How are you feeling?"
Gu Huaizhou was a person with a high pain tolerance. He stared at the bloody cut on his palm without even frowning. He calmly reassured Li Xi, "Don't worry, the cut looks deep, but it didn't cut through any bones."
He was more concerned about Li Xi's injuries. "How are your injuries?"
When Gu Huaizhou asked about Li Xi's injury, Luo Wen then noticed the cut on the end of Li Xi's collarbone, near her shoulder.
"Xi Bao, you're injured too?"
Looking at Fifth Dream, whose expression had become dazed again, Luo Wen felt a pang of pity. "Was it your mother who hurt you?"
Li Xi did not blame Wu Meng; on the contrary, she felt sorry for her mother.
"I know she didn't do it on purpose."
“She had been confined in the research institute for decades, and her consciousness had long been unclear. It’s normal for her to go berserk when she suddenly changed her environment and woke up to see a stranger like me.”
Seeing that Li Xi could understand her sister's plight, Luo Wen felt gratified but also felt even more sorry for Li Xi. "You are not a stranger to her, you are her daughter. Mengmeng is just not fully awake yet, which is why she hurt you."
"Don't worry, Xibao. Once Mengmeng gets better and can recognize you, everything will be alright."
"Uncle, don't worry, I'm really fine." Li Xi was more concerned about Wu Meng's condition than his own wounds.
Pointing at Wu Meng's mouth, Li Xi frowned and said with reluctance, "Uncle, my mother's tongue..."
Upon hearing this, Luo Wen's expression turned sorrowful.
"...Her tongue was cut off."
On the night he successfully rescued Wu Meng, Luo Wen had a doctor give her a full physical examination, so he was well aware of her physical condition.
“They not only cut off Mengmeng’s tongue, but also pulled out her teeth.” After saying that, Luo Wen looked at Fifth Meng’s fingers and said in an even more sorrowful tone, “Even her fingernails were pulled out by the roots.”
"···"
"Damn it!"
Li Xi was filled with grief and indignation, and her delicate body trembled uncontrollably with anger.
Gu Huaizhou's gaze towards Wu Meng also became reluctant.
"What's the situation with that researcher who was brought out?" Gu Huaizhou asked the female researcher who claimed to be an undercover reporter.
“I’ve investigated,” Gu Huaizhou said. “Her name is Huang Ying, and she is indeed a reporter who infiltrated the research institute. Zhou Yangzhi, a student of Kasone, is her stepbrother.”
"Is it really worth her risking her life for just a stepbrother?" Gu Huaizhou had his doubts.
What Gu Huaizhou could suspect, Luo Wen naturally also thought of.
"This Zhou Yangzhi is nominally Huang Ying's stepbrother, but in reality, he is like a brother and a father to her."
It turns out that Huang Ying was originally from the Yue Kingdom. Her father was a drug addict. Her mother, unable to bear it any longer, killed her father and smuggled her to the inland. In the border town, she met Zhou Yangzhi's father.
"Mr. Zhou is a cross-border truck driver who frequently travels between the two countries. He rescued Huang Ying and her daughter, and married Huang Ying's mother a year later."
“Huang Ying’s mother was traveling with Mr. Zhou in a car when she was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle collision, leaving 11-year-old Huang Ying to depend on Zhou Yangzhi for survival.”
"After their parents passed away, Zhou Yangzhi supported Huang Ying by working and studying. So for Huang Ying, Zhou Yangzhi was not only her stepbrother, but also family, and a father figure she respected."
"...It's also possible that the girl's admiration for adult men was also involved. These are all factors that prompted Huang Ying to infiltrate the Changsheng Island Research Institute as an undercover agent."
After hearing about Huang Ying's background, Gu Huaizhou's doubts were dispelled.
If Huang Ying's information passed the Fifth Family's review, then there was no problem with it.
“Uncle, we owe your safe retreat to Ms. Huang.” Looking at Fifth Dream, who had fallen into a coma again, Li Xi said thoughtfully, “Ms. Huang is an employee of the research institute. She should know the specific situation of my mother at the institute.”
Did her uncle ask her about it?
"Huang Ying's nerves were damaged by the virus, and her eyesight hasn't fully recovered yet. We can only see her tomorrow night at the latest to get more details." Luo Wen then asked Gu Huaizhou, "When will Dr. Feng Qing arrive?"
"Tomorrow afternoon."
“That’s perfect. Mr. Feng Qing must be tired from his journey. He should rest well for a day after arriving in Southeast Asia. Tomorrow night, after I have learned the truth from Ms. Huang Ying, it will be convenient for Mr. Feng Qing to see a doctor for Mengmeng.”
"Let's do it this way for now."
*
The following day, at 1:40 PM, the mysterious Dr. Feng Qing finally arrived at Nanyang International Airport.
Mr. Feng Qing's life can be described as full of ups and downs.
Because of his unique experiences, he has multiple identities.
In his youth, he was named Yin Jinyan, the most prominent young man in the prestigious Yin family of Kyoto. Later, he suffered a misfortune and was accused of treason and imprisoned. Fortunately, he faked his death and escaped.
After that, he underwent a radical transformation, living in the world as Feng Qing. He went from being a rising star in the political arena to becoming an all-around surgeon and a high-level manager in the hidden organization.
During this period, he operated under the false identity of 'Nie Bufei' and successfully developed a miracle drug that could cure Alzheimer's disease.
Later, the hidden organization collapsed, and all the top management died tragically. Feng Qing, with the help of the Nie family, managed to escape and return to the mainland, where he adopted the alias Chen Wangshan and became a traditional Chinese medicine doctor at the Xuanhu Jishi Medical Clinic.
In short, he's a genius.
He excels in whatever he does.
Years later, his wife, Mrs. Yin Ting, and his nephew, the president, helped him clear his name.
Only then did everyone realize that the treason charge against the young genius Yin Jinyan was actually a frame-up.
With his injustice redressed, Feng Qing was finally able to remove his masks and be himself again.
This remarkable man, who has weathered many storms, is now over seventy years old.
He wore a blue cloth short shirt, black trousers, and a pair of the most ordinary soft leather shoes. As he walked, he exuded a natural ease and a calm indifference as if he had seen countless sails pass by.
"Mr. Feng Qing! Hello, I am Gu Huaizhou."
"I heard from Brother Jun that you and Senior Yin Ting are traveling these days. I'm sorry to have interrupted your travel plans."
Gu Huaizhou's attitude toward this legendary figure was nothing short of subservient.
The old man casually waved his hand at Gu Huaizhou, "It's my duty to treat patients and save lives, don't be so polite. Take me to see the patient."
"Ms. Wu Meng is still in a coma. Her condition is somewhat complicated. We need to make some preparations so that it will be easier for you to see her once we have a clearer understanding of the situation."
"Sir, you must be tired from your journey. Why don't you rest for the night, and I'll take you to see the patient tomorrow?"
"Brother Jun also specifically told me on the phone that Senior Yin Ting really likes to eat the fruits from Southeast Asia, and asked you to help her try more and pick out some of her favorites to send back to her for her to try as well."
Upon hearing this, Feng Qing raised an eyebrow, knowing that these words were merely excuses from the younger generation.
He's getting old, and the long journey with all the transfers must have been tiring for him. He needs to rest properly.
"That's fine."
Gu Huaizhou then personally led Feng Qing back to Zhaomengtai.
Fifth Jue and Luo Wen and his son personally entertained him and had a sumptuous lunch.
After the meal, Gu Huaizhou accompanied Feng Qing back to his guest room.
Back in the room, Feng Qing suddenly said to Gu Huaizhou, "I want to take a bath."
Gu Huaizhou was stunned for a moment before realizing that the old man wanted him to go and release the water.
Gu Huaizhou showed no dissatisfaction and turned to enter the bathroom.
He filled the bathtub with warm water, laid a non-slip towel on the floor, turned on the razor for the elderly man, and prepared all the necessary toiletries.
Feng Qing walked in wrapped in a bathrobe, took one look, and nodded with considerable satisfaction.
Seeing that Feng Qing was taking off his bathrobe and preparing to take a shower, Gu Huaizhou said, "Sir, please take a shower first. I'll wait for you outside."
"Just call me if you need anything."
Feng Qing leaned against the bathtub, his bathrobe draped loosely over his body. He glanced at Gu Huaizhou's departing figure and suddenly said, "In this world, besides me, there is no one else who has the ability to erase a person's memories."
Gu Huaizhou paused, turned to look at Mr. Feng Qing, his gaze calm and unwavering. "Mr. Feng Qing, what do you mean by that?"
"I mean, no doctor can alter or erase anyone's memories except me."
Upon hearing this, Gu Huaizhou's expression darkened.
“Jun Xiuchen mentioned your situation to me.” Feng Qing asked Gu Huaizhou, “Regarding that kidnapping case, do you remember nothing at all, or do you simply not remember the killer’s appearance?”
"...Strictly speaking, it's that I can't remember the assassin's appearance."
Upon hearing this, Feng Qing nodded.
She added, "I know a very skilled psychologist who is extremely good at hypnosis and can make people forget their most terrifying memories."
"In your case, there is a very high probability that your memories have been forcibly hypnotized."
Gu Huaizhou wasn't particularly surprised by this.
He told Feng Qing, "To be honest, I did undergo psychological hypnosis. After the incident, my condition was very bad. In order to save my life, my grandfather hired a psychologist for me, and it took several months to successfully hypnotize me."
"Who is that person?" Feng Qing asked.
Gu Huaizhou said, "He was an older senior, but he has passed away."
"what is it call?"
"Carlos is a leading European psychotherapist."
“It really is Carlos…” Feng Qing’s smile was somewhat cold.
"The psychiatrist the old gentleman just mentioned, could it be this Ms. Carlos?"
“That’s right,” Feng Qing said. “We’re not close, but as representatives of our respective fields, we’ve met a few times at some international conferences.”
"I call Carlos the Smiling Bodhisattva. She always greets every patient with a smile, but in reality, she is cold and cruel, she doesn't care about anyone and has no pity for anyone."
"To be honest, she was such a cold and ruthless person, like a machine."
"Perhaps only machines are the most suitable psychotherapists."
Gu Huaizhou narrowed his eyes and asked, "Elder Feng, is there anything suspicious about this Carlos?"
The Gu family had no grudges or entanglements with Carlos, so logically the other party had no reason to frame him.
“Carlos is not suspicious at all. Your grandfather asked her to hypnotize you because he valued her hypnotic abilities.”
"Now that you want to regain your memories, it's a bit tricky, because very few people in this world can break Carlos's hypnosis."
Upon hearing this, the hope that had just blossomed in Gu Huaizhou's eyes instantly dimmed.
But Feng Qing changed the subject, saying, "However, as far as I know, Carlos took on a student in his later years. I met that boy once; he was a young, innocent-looking Chinese boy."
"I remember, his name was... Chen Feng?"
"Chen Feng?" Gu Huaizhou was taken aback.
Could it be Chen Feng, the missing number 35 under the name of Grandpa Chen Rudong?
Seeing Gu Huaizhou's reaction, Feng Qing asked, "Do you know him?"
Gu Huaizhou nodded. "I've heard of this person."
Feng Qing's old eyes burned like torches as he stared intently at Gu Huaizhou. He could tell that Gu Huaizhou was hiding something from him, but he didn't delve into it, only saying, "That Chen Feng is a very talented psychologist."
“Xiao Gu, Chen Feng is a disciple of Carlos. He might be able to unlock your memories that have been hypnotized for many years.”
Even if Chen Feng didn't die, he disappeared.
Gu Huaizhou didn't mention Chen Feng's disappearance; instead, he asked Mr. Feng Qing about the exact time when he last saw Chen Feng.
"The last time you saw Chen Feng?" Feng Qing pondered for a moment before saying, "At Carlos's funeral."
Carlos died when Gu Huaizhou was 19 years old.
But he perished in a mudslide when he was 15 years old.
If the Chen Feng that Elder Feng mentioned is the same person as the Chen Feng he knows, then this person is indeed not dead!
Suppressing his various guesses, Gu Huaizhou asked again, "Old Feng, what are the physical characteristics of this Chen Feng you mentioned?"
Thinking that Gu Huaizhou wanted to find Chen Feng as soon as possible to break the hypnosis, Feng Qing thought for a moment before saying, "He's quite tall, a gentle young man..."
"If there's anything special about him, it's that he loves to wear makeup. He's a perfectly normal boy, but he always likes to dress up as a girl."
"However, he was dressed very properly at his teacher's funeral..."
Feng Qing prides himself on not being old-fashioned and respects the personal aesthetics of young people, but compared to kids like Chen Feng with unconventional tastes, he finds kids like Gu Huaizhou more pleasing to the eye.
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