Upon hearing this, everyone subconsciously looked at Wu Tian, because they all noticed that Liu Caidie had quietly added a condition to the bet.
This condition is like a sharp blade, its edge pointing directly at you.
Not only can Liu Erhe not cure Jin Lingyun, Wu Tian also needs to cure Jin Lingyun for Liu Caidie to lose the bet.
With such harsh conditions, Wu Tian's chances of winning are almost zero.
After all, Liu Erhe was a renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and he was confident in treating Jin Lingyun's illness.
Even if we take a step back and assume that Liu Erhe cannot cure Jin Lingyun, what makes Wu Tian think he can?
However, Wu Tian seemed completely unaware of the undercurrents at play. He parted his thin lips slightly, his tone calm yet revealing an undeniable determination: "Fine! I agree to gamble with you, but... you need to change your bet. I don't need a woman like you as a servant."
These words caused an uproar, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
Although Liu Caidie has a slightly eccentric personality, her outstanding beauty and superior bloodline from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners cannot be hidden, making many people yearn for her and hope to win her favor.
Now, this honor that others dream of is as insignificant as dust in Wu Tian's eyes.
Upon hearing this, Liu Caidie frowned, her anger barely concealed: "What...do you mean by this?"
Wu Tian's lips curled into a slight smile, his words devoid of any emotional fluctuation, yet each one pierced the heart like a needle: "Many people want to be my servant, but you are not qualified!"
These words, though lacking dramatic grandeur, possessed an undeniable power that deeply moved everyone present, leaving them with an unprecedented sense of awe.
Wu Tian's refusal was not contemptuous at all; on the contrary, it became a noble adherence to his own value, making people re-examine this seemingly ordinary yet proud young man.
Liu Caidie's brows trembled slightly, her anger surging like a tide, yet she was speechless for a moment. After a long while, she finally asked through gritted teeth, "What...what do you want me to do?"
She secretly vowed that once Wu Tian was defeated and became her servant, her first priority would be to teach this arrogant fool a lesson in kind.
Wu Tian slowly raised his eyes, first glancing over Liu Erhe, and finally locking onto Liu Caidie. His tone was calm, but every word was sharp: "With your medical skills, if you continue to practice medicine, you will surely harm countless people. Therefore, if you lose the bet, you will be banned from practicing medicine for life."
Wu Tian's voice was steady and powerful, each word seeming to be a verdict against Liu Caidie.
These words caused an uproar. For doctors who take pride in their medical skills, a lifetime ban on practicing medicine is tantamount to a death sentence.
Especially for someone like Liu Caidie, a scion of a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, such a bet is undoubtedly extremely demanding.
Liu Caidie was also stunned; she hadn't expected Wu Tian to propose such harsh conditions.
But then she thought again that no matter how harsh Wu Tian's conditions were, they were just empty talk. She firmly believed that Liu Erhe could definitely cure Jin Lingyun's illness.
So, she gritted her teeth, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, and resolutely replied, "Deal! I agree!"
With Liu Caidie's resounding "Deal!", the courtyard instantly erupted in cheers, reaching an unprecedented peak.
Outside the courtyard, a gentle breeze stirred, but it seemed to be subdued by the intense, tense atmosphere inside, becoming completely silent, and a sense of oppression and solemnity filled the air.
All eyes were fixed on Liu Erhe like spotlights. Everyone knew that the upcoming treatment was not only a turning point in the fate of Wu Tian and Liu Caidie, but also a matter of honor and disgrace for the Liu family.
Liu Erhe's face was ashen, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of determination and caution.
He knew that at this moment, he was not only shouldering the honor and disgrace of his medical skills, but also the defense of his family's future.
He slowly rose, gave Wu Tian a respectful nod, then turned to face the crowd, his voice steady and powerful: "Today, I am treating patients not out of personal grudges, but since Brother Wu Tian and his granddaughter have made a bet, I ask all of you wise men to witness this matter."
Upon hearing this, Jin Shiyi smiled knowingly and quickly agreed, "I am not talented, but I am willing to contribute my share of witnessing this contest."
After speaking, his gaze inadvertently swept over Wu Tian, and he was secretly delighted, as if he had already foreseen Wu Tian's defeat and resolved his past grievances.
Jin Shiyi's exemplary conduct, like a gentle spring breeze, inspired many to respond, unanimously expressing their willingness to witness the bet and vowing to ensure fairness and impartiality.
A smug smile spread across Liu Erhe's face, a subtle emotion mixed with the tolerance and understanding of an elder towards a younger generation.
He looked at Wu Tian, his eyes shining with a gentle yet firm light: "Brother Wu Tian, the way of medicine is not about winning or losing. I have devoted myself to treating Miss Jin, which is truly out of the heart of a doctor. I hope that you can also uphold benevolence and help Miss Jin recover, and not let personal grudges take precedence over the patient."
His tone was as light as a morning breeze across a lake, seemingly calm and collected, yet it subtly wove an impenetrable net, silently blocking all of Wu Tian's escape routes.
The underlying meaning is like an undercurrent, indicating that if Wu Tian does not go all out to help Jin Lingyun recover, it is tantamount to admitting cowardice and retreat in the bet.
Wu Tian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a calm and breezy smile. "Now that Doctor Liu has spoken, I will do my best. Besides, Doctor Liu just said that doctors should have a benevolent heart."
After saying that, he turned around, with a touch of unruliness and ease, and looked at Jin Shiyi with gentle eyes, "Senior Jin, then let's do as Doctor Liu wishes and put on a show for Senior Sister together."
Jin Shiyi nodded slightly, exchanged a knowing glance with Liu Erhe, and then decisively grabbed Wu Tian by the collar, leading him deep into the backyard.
The moment Fang stepped onto the covered bridge, Yin Jing's figure suddenly appeared before his eyes like a startled bird. Her anger was like a raging fire, rushing straight at Wu Tian, "Wu Tian, how dare you step into my house!"
Jin Shiyi's authoritative voice rang out just in time, cutting off the anger like an impenetrable wall: "Step back!" As soon as the two words were uttered, Yin Jing's body stiffened, as if she were imprisoned by an invisible force.
She looked puzzled and asked anxiously, "Dad, what do you mean by this?"
Jin Shiyi's tone was deep and resolute, revealing an unquestionable determination: "I will take him to see Lingyun. You don't need to say anything more about this."
"No!" Yin Jing was anxious and tried to stop her. "Yun'er has already suffered so much. How can she see him again? I'm afraid that if she sees him again, there will be no turning back on the marriage."
The worry on her face was like fallen leaves in late autumn, filling every inch of space. She was deeply afraid that if Jin Lingyun saw Wu Tian, it would trigger an unpredictable emotional storm, making all her efforts go to waste.
Jin Shiyi showed slight impatience, but remained calm. "I know what I'm doing, you don't need to worry. If Lingyun were facing a cold corpse, perhaps this experience would allow her to find peace."
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