Chapter 1308 - 828: I Was Fooled by Your Smile (Part 2)

Whether it's Mr. He or even more superior Gu Qinghong, without external intervention, handling me is basically no different than handling a chicken.

What should I do?

Fight for some dignity, hold onto the item and wait for a high price?

Or...

Watching Du Heng and others walk to the door, Dr. Zhang was extremely conflicted.

But he quickly made a decision.

This thing is indeed a hot potato. Although 100,000 yuan doesn't match my expectations at all, that man just said it right: even if I took it, it really wouldn't be of much use.

I can't use it on outsiders, only using it on my own people, how much can I really use?

If used as a decoration, regardless of its artistic value, just considering how many African rhinoceroses get sliced off in Africa every year, who knows how many flow into the country.

My item, whether in appearance or size, can't be considered middle-grade, can it really be sold as an art piece?

Dr. Zhang's eyes slightly focused, and looking at the already opened door, he urgently said, "Miss Gu, please pause."

Gu Qinghong slightly twitched her lips, turned to look at Dr. Zhang, "Anything wrong?"

"I'll give you the item, at the price you mentioned." Dr. Zhang took a deep breath, making the final decision.

Since it can't be sold at my preferred price, keeping this item in my hand could become a danger later, there's no need to thoroughly offend Gu Qinghong for 100,000 yuan.

Mr. He is wealthy, but he wouldn't give without reason.

However, Gu Qinghong is different. As long as the relationship isn't too strained, opportunities would easily come from her family's leaks.

Gu Qinghong's mood finally improved significantly, no longer appearing as cold as before, "100,000, are you sure?"

Dr. Zhang nodded, "This price."

"Alright then, give me the item, I'll pay you when you treat me tomorrow." Gu Qinghong smiled.

Although this matter tonight didn't really elevate my reputation, the final outcome is still acceptable.

Dr. Zhang hesitated a moment, looking at Du Heng at the door, "Isn't this gentleman going to buy it?"

Gu Qinghong's good mood instantly vanished, is this a doubt about me paying?

"I'm buying the item, he's my consultant, any problem?"

"No, no."

Seeing Gu Qinghong about to get angry, Dr. Zhang quickly picked up the item on the table and handed it to Gu Qinghong.

Upon receiving the item, Gu Qinghong casually tossed it in her hands, "Come to my house tomorrow, I'll give you the money."

After speaking, she looked quite satisfied toward Du Heng, "Du, let's go."

Du Heng glanced at the item in Gu Qinghong's hand, smiled slightly, then turned and walked out the door.

Behind them, Mr. He furrowed his brows slightly, then thought of something and chuckled lightly before also walking out the door.

Once downstairs, Gu Qinghong handed the item to Du Heng, "Du, mission accomplished, handing over the item to you now."

Du Heng inspected the item briefly, then chuckled, "Thanks, really appreciate it. Today, if not for your reputation, this item wouldn't have landed in my hands.

By the way, I'll transfer the money to you once back."

"No rush."

Gu Qinghong was extremely delighted.

And Mr. He, who emerged shortly after, observed the two standing at the door with a slight smile, his demeanor reflecting an air of knowingness.

His single hand rested in his pocket, slowly walking up next to Du Heng, he extended one hand saying, "Hand it over."

Du Heng and Gu Qinghong were dumbfounded, regarding Mr. He as if he were an idiot.

Faced with such expressions, Mr. He slightly furrowed his brow, "What, reluctant?

Going through so much trouble to acquire this item, wasn't it to have me introduce you to Director Luo? Hand it over, I'll introduce you."

Du Heng and Gu Qinghong exchanged glances, nearly bursting into laughter.

They genuinely didn't expect this young man to still be stuck in his fantasy, regarding himself and Director Luo so highly.

Du Heng chuckled softly, "Mr. He, as I said before, you've overthought this, truly overthought."

Mr. He's facial expression changed instantly, "You won't give it?"

Du Heng found it both funny and annoying looking at the young man before him, "Did I say I'd give it to you? How can you think that?"

Mr. He's color changed again, his expression becoming dark, "You're playing me?"

"I just can't get it, where did you get this idea?" Du Heng smiled while shaking his head, "Mr. He, I had a question in my mind, earlier when we were about to leave, why did you speak up?

Were you defending justice; or seeking spotlight, dampening our spirits; or trying to leave a good impression with Dr. Zhang so he'd sell it to you?"

Du Heng made a puzzled expression, "After you said those words, we were left behind, but you didn't follow up with any action, what were you thinking?"

Mr. He's face turned ashen, he gurgled in his throat twice, yet let nothing out.

But he cursed internally.

This man before was nothing but a thoroughly treacherous villain.

He cloaks his treachery in a smile, he uses submissive language to make his own misjudgment, otherwise why else would he...

And what frustrated Mr. He most was his own self-deception, that enabled this rogue to achieve two aims with one effort.

Unconsciously, he actually helped this rascal drive the price down.

But saying this now seemed a bit late.

Mr. He took a deep breath and stared at Du Heng asking, "Sir, you're quite an expert, may I know your name and where you work?"

Du Heng grinned again, "Calling me an expert is too generous, Du Heng, a doctor at Good Friend Hospital. By the way, you can ask Director Luo, he should know me."

Right after Du Heng spoke, Gu Qinghong also laughed, "Mr. He, your intentions are impure, trying to gather background info, right? You shouldn't ask so blatantly; you could've asked Dr. Zhang sneakily.

By asking this openly, we are wary now, any future revenge you're considering won't be easy."

Instantly, Mr. He's face turned even more unsightly, he sinisterly eyed Gu Qinghong asking, "Miss, may I know who you are?"

Gu Qinghong smiled gently, "You don't need to know my name, you're not up to my level. However, if you truly wish, my aunt works at the tax bureau, you can inquire there.

By the way, my aunt's surname is Gu, don't seek the wrong person."

Mr. He squinted slightly, tax bureau, surname Gu? Du Heng, Good Friend Hospital?

There was no time to think further, seeing Du Heng and Gu Qinghong already laughing and walking away.

Mr. He was nearly bursting with anger.

He was fooled by a smile from a vile guy, not only losing the item but perfectly enacting a scene of idiotic behavior.

A vile person, a scoundrel, you two just wait.

Mr. He peered sinisterly at their departing figures, secretly stewing in rage.

But Du Heng and Gu Qinghong who left, paid no heed to Mr. He who was stewing behind them.

After sending Gu Qinghong home, Du Heng directly returned home, toyed with the newly acquired item for a while, then tossed it aside to sleep.

This thing, no matter how expensive, in the end, was merely the keratin of an animal, an ingredient for medicine.

Artistic value, nonsense!

After a wonderful sleep, Du Heng promptly transferred the money to Gu Qinghong, then leisurely headed to work.

Director Wu, who'd been out on business trips, finally returned. Du Heng's workload visibly eased, now he just does what a doctor should.

After discussing with Wang Pan before, Wang Pan presented his request, hence, Du Heng must modify the already prepared material again, making it straightforward and easy to understand.

The professional, cumbersome traditional Chinese medicine vocabulary must all be removed.

Once done with his work, Du Heng began this task, but hadn't read two lines when Cao Binghe walked in, "Director Du, the Director wants you to go to the consultation room, there's a patient wanting your help."