Chapter 129: The Distance Between Grace and Allure

“Tang Long is also a martial artist and understands his own condition well. He noticed that the prescription you gave him has become less effective,” Su Dao’an said.

Lu Feng nodded and replied, “Actually, I knew that. He is very meticulous and has always worried that I might hold back when treating him. But I never do that. The weakening effect of the medicine is simply because the yang deficiency in his foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian has gradually improved, so naturally, the medicine’s effect is less obvious.”

Su Dao’an also nodded, saying, “I think that’s the reason too. For now, it’s better to maintain good relations with Tang Long, so just casually adjust a few ingredients in the prescription.”

“Yes, a few changes are needed. Does he want you to bring the prescription over?” Lu Feng asked.

“No, he wants to invite you over for a meal,” Su Dao’an replied.

Lu Feng immediately understood. Tang Long likely still had thoughts about his destiny palace.

“Alright, I’ll go over then,” Lu Feng agreed after some thought.

Ever since the Azure Dragon Society openly declared support for Yun’an, there had been no movement from the New East Society.

As for the United Hong Society, they were terrified. The last time Lu Feng was walking on the street, he ran into Shan Wei and his lackeys. Shan Wei politely greeted him.

The United Hong Society was simply too weak in front of the Azure Dragon Society.

Before, Shan Wei used to act arrogant around Lu Feng, but now he had to lower his head and smile.

…

At the Panyu Seafood Restaurant.

Tang Long was indeed fond of hotpot. This time, he invited Lu Feng to dinner, and it was hotpot again — the only difference was that this time it was a seafood hotpot.

Besides Lu Feng and Tang Long, there was a third person at the table.

Tang Long did not shamelessly reach for the woman’s waist but gently embraced her and said, “Let me introduce you, this is your sister-in-law.”

Lu Feng carefully studied the woman.

His first impression was that she was dignified; the second was that she was alluring.

She appeared to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, but judging from her demeanor, she was likely a year or two older, exuding a mature charm. With delicate eyebrows, phoenix eyes, and a sharp chin, she was certainly a woman worthy of being the companion to a local underworld leader. Her beauty was remarkable, but more importantly, her aura was commanding and could easily dominate the room.

Without a doubt, this woman was probably Tang Long’s most favored companion; otherwise, she wouldn’t be invited to dine here, especially during such a gathering.

The woman also sized up Lu Feng, then extended her hand and said, “Doctor Lu, hello. I’m Yali. I’ve often heard Brother Long mention you. Now that I see you in person, you truly are exceptionally handsome.”

Lu Feng shook her hand and said, “Sister-in-law, you are also graceful and elegant.”

“I hear that Doctor Lu has cured Brother Long’s long-hidden ailment. If he can have a child with your help, we would be forever grateful,” Yali said warmly.

“I’m just a doctor. This is my duty,” Lu Feng replied.

Tang Long, sensing the atmosphere was too formal, beckoned, “Come, come, have some dishes. Today’s knife fish was really hard to get, try it quickly.”

In truth, using Jiangdao knife fish for hotpot was somewhat wasteful. The fish was quite expensive and should be prepared carefully to do it justice.

But Tang Long didn’t care. If he liked hotpot, then just throw the good stuff in to cook and eat.

Yali carefully cooked a few prawns for Tang Long, peeled them, and placed them on a plate beside him with thoughtful care.

Lu Feng watched from the side, thinking that this woman was not only beautiful but also attentive to her man, subtly emphasizing his status through her actions.

When Tang Long had almost finished eating, he began drinking and said, “Yali, have Doctor Lu check your pulse to see when you might conceive.”

Yali paused her prawn peeling and said, “Can we not do pulse diagnosis during dinner? With fish worth thousands per jin here, how could Doctor Lu focus on that?”

“Hey! Doctor Lu, you have to do this favor. Check your sister-in-law to see if she’s suitable for pregnancy. My son must be smart and strong,” Tang Long said louder after a few drinks.

“How about we do it another day at Yun’an?” Lu Feng suggested.

“No, right now. I want to know now,” Tang Long insisted, grabbing Yali’s hand and stretching it toward Lu Feng.

Yali was initially reluctant, but with Tang Long’s insistence, she could only comply and extended her hand to Lu Feng.

Lu Feng put down his chopsticks, took her wrist, and upon feeling her pulse, his brow twitched slightly. He looked up at her face.

Yali frowned, staring at Lu Feng. She didn’t know what he would say but remained composed.

Lu Feng indeed found something wrong. According to the pulse, she absolutely could not conceive, no matter who the father was.

However, he was uncertain whether to reveal this immediately since it was a personal matter.

“How is it? What’s the situation?” Tang Long anxiously asked.

Lu Feng glanced at Yali and shook his head, saying, “Not possible for the next few days.”

Tang Long frowned, looked at Yali strangely, and asked, “Isn’t it your period these days?”

Yali pushed Tang Long lightly and coquettishly said, “How can you say these things in front of Doctor Lu?”

“Alright, alright, let’s eat first,” Tang Long said, his mood somewhat dampened.

…

Lu Feng had drunk quite a bit of beer and went outside to relieve himself.

Just after finishing, while washing his hands at the sink outside the restroom, Yali came out from the women’s room opposite, touching up her makeup in the mirror, and said, “So, you noticed something, didn’t you?”

“I was just wondering. Tang Long has always had trouble conceiving. You’re so careful about it—are you really afraid of getting pregnant?” Lu Feng said while washing his hands.

“You really are skilled, even your pulse diagnosis can tell that,” Yali said.

“That’s not difficult. Birth control pills change the body’s condition. Any competent Chinese medicine doctor can tell,” Lu Feng replied.

“You didn’t call me out just now to expose me. What do you want?” Yali finished fixing her makeup, then placed her hand on Lu Feng’s shoulder, pushing him against the wall.

“Nothing much. I just think this is your private matter, not for me to say,” Lu Feng answered.

“Is that so?” Yali teased him flirtatiously, “Do you want money? Or something else?”

“I’m not short of money,” Lu Feng said.

“Then you must want something else,” Yali continued to provoke.

“If you act like this and Tang Long sees you, it won’t be good, right?” Lu Feng said, noticing that Yali shared the same enticing brow bones as Chen Lan. When she got seductive, she was utterly captivating, a complete contrast to her earlier dignified demeanor.

“If Brother Long sees, I’ll just say you assaulted me,” Yali smiled seductively.

“Do you think he would believe that?” Lu Feng asked.

Yali smiled, “You don’t understand the power of pillow talk. I said it, he might not believe me, but he definitely won’t believe you.”

Lu Feng sighed helplessly, “I think I’ve just uncovered a secret that’s going to bring trouble.”