Chapter 598: Chapter 598

The next day, Lin Fan got up early and took a stroll to the back mountain. This back mountain was usually deserted, covered with trees and weeds. In this deep mountainous area, there were many weeds, some of which could be used as medicine. The villagers would sometimes go into the mountains to gather herbs.

Old Liu, as the village doctor, often would go into the mountain to find medicinal materials, but good herbs weren’t easy to find.

Lin Fan came this time to find herbs that could be extracted to make an antidote that could help Secretary Ma detoxify.

This type of herb was extremely rare and could be said to be something one could only encounter by chance and not seek out. To get this herb, it purely depends on luck, not just any luck, but super luck.

This was not a problem for Lin Fan.

"Top-tier Koi Carp Luck, activate!" Lin Fan said to himself.

Then, he wandered around the grass and his eyes fell on a bizarrely-shaped herb.

"Found it." Lin Fan smiled slightly, walked up, pulled up the bizarre herb, and packed it in a pre-prepared bag.

Time to head to the city.

Lin Fan turned around and descended the mountain, preparing to go home, get in the car, and head to the city.

As he reached the foot of the mountain, he saw Wei Yue’er jogging on the road.

"What a coincidence." Wei Yue’er said joyfully upon seeing Lin Fan.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Morning."

Wei Yue’er was dressed in sportswear, her figure was fully displayed, she was truly beautiful. Lin Fan couldn’t help but recall the day when Wei Yue’er was attacked by the Cyan Bamboo Snake, twisted her ankle, and he saved her and helped treat her ankle. That was their first meeting and contact.

Wei Yue’er curiously asked, "What are you doing on the back mountain so early in the morning? You aren’t exercising too, are you?"

Lin Fan said, "No, I came to look for herbs."

Wei Yue’er said, "Oh, it seems you’ve found them."

Lin Fan replied, "Yes, I need to go to the city to help someone heal."

Wei Yue’er nodded, thought for a moment, and then stopped Lin Fan, saying, "Lin Fan, can I ask you a question?"

Lin Fan replied, "Sure, what is it?"

Wei Yue’er, seemingly thinking about something, blushed slightly and asked, "When are you planning to return to Yun City?"

"In the next couple of days, I guess." Lin Fan joked, "Why, will you miss me?"

Of course, Wei Yue’er’s face grew even redder. "Actually... have you ever considered coming back here to work? Your medical skill is so good that, even in this village, you could earn money. It’s better than you delivering food in the city, that job is too exhausting."

Wei Yue’er didn’t know that Lin Fan was no longer delivering food. If he were just a delivery person, he could certainly leave Yun City at any time.

But now Lin Fan had a 200 billion group to manage in Yun City, so he couldn’t leave.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "I don’t have such plans for now. The village still has Old Liu; if I come back, wouldn’t I be stealing his business? Yue’er, why are you asking?"

Wei Yue’er hurriedly replied, "N-no reason, I was just asking casually. It’s nothing, you should hurry to the city. I’m going for a run."

After saying this, Wei Yue’er dashed away.

Lin Fan found it a little inexplicable, but he didn’t think much of it and went down the mountain. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱

Wei Yue’er ran a distance, stopped, looked back, and saw that Lin Fan was no longer in sight. Her face was still a bit flushed.

"It seems I’m almost done with this period of rural teaching." Wei Yue’er muttered to herself.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan descended the mountain, got into the rented car, and headed for Tianhai City.

Tianhai City is a relatively economically underdeveloped fifth-tier city. It has always struggled to retain its talents as there are few job opportunities and low wage levels. Most residents choose to work outside, dispersing into various major cities.

Since Secretary Ma took office, he has been ambitious to change the status quo of Tianhai City. Both Secretary Ma and the current mayor are ambitious individuals who are working hard to develop the economy of Tianhai City, attract investment, and try to create more and better job opportunities to attract talent.

Unfortunately, Tianhai City’s geographical location is quite off the beaten path, and capital does not favor this place, so Secretary Ma’s efforts have not yet yielded any results.

At this critical point, Secretary Ma suddenly fell ill. He still has many things to do and plans unfinished, and he fears he won’t be able to hold on.

So, upon inadvertently hearing about Lin Fan’s existence, the usually busy Secretary Ma surprisingly took a half-day leave and drove himself to West River Village.

That day, according to the pre-scheduled itinerary, Secretary Ma received a group of investors who came to inspect the market.

This was the result of Secretary Ma’s efforts, and these investors came to Tianhai City for the sake of Secretary Ma’s reputation. Despite not feeling well, Secretary Ma insisted on hosting them.

At the Investment Promotion Bureau, Secretary Ma received a group of investors. In the lobby, Secretary Ma was busy introducing the situation of Tianhai City to the investors, showcasing the advantages of Tianhai City to attract investments.

However, the inherent advantages of Tianhai City are not obvious. Despite Secretary Ma’s vigorous efforts, the investors still appeared somewhat uninterested. If it weren’t for Secretary Ma’s face, they might not have come at all, or even if they did, it was just to go through the motions; they weren’t likely to genuinely invest in Tianhai City.

"Secretary, there’s a call for you. The caller claims to be Dr. Lin."

Secretary Ma’s secretary seized an opportunity and came over.

When Secretary Ma heard this, it had to be Lin Fan calling; this concerned his health, and he couldn’t neglect Divine Doctor Lin.

"Reply to Dr. Lin, arrange for him to come to the Investment Promotion Bureau, and ask him to wait for a moment. I’ll see him as soon as I finish receiving these guests, and make sure not to neglect him," specifically instructed Secretary Ma.

If it weren’t for having to entertain these guests, he would have liked to meet Lin Fan immediately, as he was feeling very unwell now, his stomach hurting terribly.

Lin Fan had advised him to stop using the painkiller prescribed by National Master Ai Luoqing yesterday and replace it with another formula. However, due to his busy work, he had left for work today without having had the chance to take medicine.

He really wanted to stop working immediately and take his medicine.

But to him, work was as important as his life, so he had to insist on finishing hosting these guests.

His body couldn’t allow it though, and his face became increasingly pale as he broke out in a cold sweat from the pain.

Secretary Ma’s abnormal state was quickly noticed by these investors.

"Secretary Ma, are you alright?" an investor asked concernedly, "Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable, do you need to rest?"

Secretary Ma forced a smile and said, "I’m fine."

"Secretary Ma, you don’t look alright; your face is very pale."