How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 522

The old man seemed very interested in Yang Chen’s physique, asking, “Young man, tell me honestly, how did you build such a body?”

Yang Chen replied, “I didn’t really work out intentionally. I just enjoyed playing basketball in college and played every day. I guess that’s how it happened.”

The old man chuckled and said, “Young man, you’re not being entirely truthful. You must maintain this physique with regular training. It’s not as simple as you make it sound.”

*Sigh*, he really is a remarkable doctor, quite impressive.

Yang Chen said, “If you insist, I really don’t know how to explain it. I drive all day; it’s impossible to keep up with daily training like you suggest.”

The old man responded, “That’s what I find so strange. You don’t commit to rigorous daily training, yet you have such a figure. That can only mean one thing: your body is very special, or you’ve taken some kind of special medicine. I’m very curious about what kind of medicine could have such an effect. Can you tell me about it?”

Yang Chen said, “Old man, you’re getting more and more outlandish. What kind of magical medicine would a ride-hailing driver like me have access to? Even if such a magical medicine existed, it wouldn’t be offered to me. So many rich people would be lining up to get it.”

The old man chuckled, “Hehe… you have a point. My name is Wang Simiao. What’s your name? Let’s exchange contact information. I’ll book your car when I need a ride in the future.”

*Damn*, this old man is really fixated on Yang Chen’s body. He’s probably looking for an opportunity to dissect Yang Chen for research.

This shows that the old man really has some skills. His medical expertise might truly be exceptional.

Yang Chen said, “Sure, we can exchange numbers when we reach our destination.”

If the old man really has his eyes on Yang Chen’s body, then Yang Chen can’t give him an easy way to get it.

Said casually, but heard with intent.

When Qiao Renxi heard Wang Simiao say that Yang Chen might have taken some special medicine to make his body so perfect, she immediately wondered if Yang Chen knew some miracle worker. What if this miracle worker had medicine to treat her father’s illness?

Given a second option, Qiao Renxi definitely wouldn’t want to marry Wang Simiao’s mentally challenged grandson.

However, Qiao Renxi didn’t dare to ask in front of Wang Simiao, in case she angered him and he refused to help her father. That would be a disaster.

An hour later, Yang Chen dropped Qiao Renxi and Wang Simiao off at the Peninsula Hotel.

Qiao Renxi quickly said, “Brother Yang, I need to talk to you about something. Can you come with me for a moment?”

Yang Chen nodded and drove the car into the parking lot.

Qiao Renxi beckoned Yang Chen to get out of the car, pulled him a few meters away, and whispered, “Brother Yang, do you know any miracle doctors?”

Yang Chen replied, “No, why do you ask?”

Qiao Renxi explained, “Just now, Miracle Doctor Wang said that you might have taken some magical medicine to keep your body in this perfect state. If someone could develop such a medicine, he must be a miracle doctor. Brother Yang, please introduce me to this miracle doctor. I can give you a referral fee, one million, okay?”

Yang Chen shook his head and said, “You’re overthinking it. I don’t know any such miracle doctor. Hurry and take the miracle doctor to treat your father.”

Qiao Renxi asked, “I’ll marry you and bring a dowry of one hundred million, okay?”

Yang Chen retorted, “Do you think you’re so attractive that you can use your beauty and body as bargaining chips with anyone?”

Qiao Renxi’s face flushed instantly, and she quickly explained, “That’s not what I meant… it’s just that, for me, this is the most valuable thing I can offer. I’m just trying to express my sincerity, not showing off my looks. My family’s property will mostly go to my brother. I can’t give you a lot of money within my means. The greatest sincerity I can offer is myself.”

Yang Chen really didn’t know what to say and even felt a little sympathy for her.

Yang Chen said, “Take the miracle doctor to treat your father first, and let’s see how the treatment goes.”

Qiao Renxi nodded and quickly invited Wang Simiao into the hotel.

Yang Chen followed behind to see how Qiao Renxi’s father’s condition was.

The three of them arrived at the presidential suite on the 20th floor, and the Qiao family quickly stepped forward to greet Wang Simiao.

Yang Chen followed behind without saying a word, and the Qiao family assumed he was Wang Simiao’s assistant.

Qiao Renxi’s mother, Guan Qinqin, quickly invited Wang Simiao to the room, and Yang Chen followed to observe.

Qiao Renxi’s father, Qiao Fengnian, was lying weakly in bed. Wang Simiao put down his medical kit and began to “observe, listen, inquire, and palpate” [the four diagnostic methods in traditional Chinese medicine].

Yang Chen moved closer, watching Wang Simiao diagnose Qiao Fengnian.

Qiao Fengnian was old, so he inevitably had issues like high blood pressure, but that wasn’t the primary reason he was bedridden. Yang Chen suspected that he had been poisoned.

If Yang Chen were to treat him, he would definitely release the poisonous blood first, then administer detoxification medicine. With ten days to half a month of consistent treatment, he would be mostly cured.

Wang Simiao diagnosed for more than ten minutes, then released Qiao Fengnian’s wrist.

Then he closed his eyes, probably contemplating a solution.

After a long while, Wang Simiao shook his head and said, “Mr. Qiao’s illness, I can cure it, and I can’t cure it.”

These words confused the Qiao family. If he could cure it, he could cure it. If he couldn’t cure it, he couldn’t cure it. What did he mean by he could cure it and he couldn’t cure it?

Qiao Renxi quickly said, “Miracle Doctor Wang, as long as you cure my father, I will definitely keep my promise and marry your grandson immediately, without fail.”

Her mother, Guan Qinqin, was shocked and said, “Xiao Xi, how could you agree to such a condition? What’s your grandson like?”

Wang Simiao chuckled and said, “My grandson has been mentally challenged since he was a child. Now he’s 35 years old and still can’t dress or feed himself. He needs constant care.”

As soon as these words came out, the Qiao family was in an uproar.

Qiao Renxi was such a beautiful young woman with a prominent family background. What kind of man couldn’t she find? How could she be wasted on an idiot?

Guan Qinqin immediately said, “Miracle Doctor Wang, look at my daughter, right? Such a wonderful girl, you can’t ruin her life. Can we offer you money instead? How much money do you want? Name your price.”

Wang Simiao chuckled and said, “I want half of the Qiao family’s property. Would you be willing to give it?”

*Damn*, Yang Chen was right. If he asked for other conditions, the Qiao family might not accept it.

As a daughter, Qiao Renxi would get married sooner or later, and the family property wouldn’t directly benefit her much. At most, her parents would give her a generous dowry when she got married. The bulk of the family property would go to her brother, Qiao Jilong.

Wang Simiao wanted half of the family property, and Qiao Jilong and his wife, Yu Xiaoman, would definitely not agree.

Yu Xiaoman said, “Miracle Doctor Wang, aren’t you making things too difficult? We are genuinely sincere in offering you a reward, but you can’t ask for the moon. You want half of our Qiao family’s property, that’s hundreds of millions. Who spends hundreds of millions on medical treatment?”

Wang Simiao replied, “Hehe… the gambling tycoon [likely referring to Stanley Ho] spent more than ten billion to extend his life. The wealthy are treated according to their wealth, and the poor are treated according to their poverty. If your family were truly destitute, I might treat you without asking for money. The decision is in your hands. You should discuss it carefully. I also need to consider how to proceed with the treatment.”

The Qiao family nodded awkwardly and quickly went to the living room to discuss their options.

Qiao Renxi had never considered competing with her brother for the family property. Her biggest hope was that her family could provide her with a house, a car, and about one million in start-up funds for her new family when she got married.

However, now it was about saving her father, so some things needed to be addressed.

Qiao Renxi said, “Mom, Brother, as long as we can save Dad, giving him half of the family property is acceptable. As long as Dad is alive, we can always earn it back.”

Her mother, Guan Qinqin, hesitated to express her opinion. She wanted to hear her son and daughter-in-law’s perspectives before deciding what to say.

As the son, Qiao Jilong couldn’t explicitly say that he was unwilling to spend money to treat his father, so he remained silent.

However, Qiao Jilong’s wife, Yu Xiaoman, didn’t have such reservations. She immediately said, “It’s worth spending any amount of money to treat Dad. The key is that we have a better option. Why should we give half of the family property to them? Xiao Xi has also reached the age of marriage. As long as she is willing to marry the miracle doctor’s grandson for our dad’s sake, wouldn’t the problem be solved? Xiao Xi, tell me, are you willing to sacrifice a little to treat Dad?”

Qiao Renxi was stunned, then looked at her brother. She wanted to hear his opinion.

Yu Xiaoman subtly kicked Qiao Jilong, and Qiao Jilong quickly said with a smile, “What Xiaoman said is also true. Xiao Xi has indeed reached the age of marriage. Anyway, she’s going to get married eventually. If she can save Dad at the same time as getting married, of course, it’s a win-win situation.”

Guan Qinqin and Qiao Renxi looked at Qiao Jilong in disbelief.

Guan Qinqin said, “But his grandson is mentally challenged and can’t even take care of himself. Wouldn’t Xiao Xi’s life be ruined if she married him?”

Yu Xiaoman said, “Oh, Mom, let’s focus on saving Dad first. When Dad is better, Xiao Xi can divorce him at any time. With Xiao Xi’s looks and our Qiao family’s background, she can still choose any man she wants. Women are in high demand these days. As long as they’re alive, they don’t have to worry about finding someone. Don’t you think so?”

The other members of the Qiao family also agreed with Yu Xiaoman’s statement. After all, a portion of the saved property would benefit them, and they certainly didn’t want to give Wang Simiao half of the family fortune.

As a daughter, Qiao Renxi would get married sooner or later. As for whom she married, they didn’t particularly care, since they wouldn’t be the ones living with him.

Qiao Fengnian’s younger brother, Qiao Fengjun, said, “I think what Xiaoman said makes sense. Xiao Xi herself is willing, isn’t this a win-win situation? It can both treat my brother and secure a future for Xiao Xi. Sister-in-law, I think it’s a good idea.”

Guan Qinqin was very conflicted. She wanted to save her husband, but she didn’t want to give up half of the family property, and she didn’t want her daughter to marry an intellectually disabled man.

Qiao Renxi could see that her mother was very embarrassed, so she said with a smile, “Mom, I’ve already made an agreement with Miracle Doctor Wang. He will cure my dad, and I will marry his grandson. Let’s stick to the agreement.”

Yu Xiaoman said, “Yes, yes, yes, Xiao Xi has already promised him, so she must keep her word. Our Qiao family has always been true to our word. Xiao Xi, when you get married, your sister-in-law will give you a big red envelope, at least 8 figures [meaning at least 10 million yuan].”

Qiao Renxi nodded with a smile and said, “Thank you, Sister-in-law. Let’s go in and see if Miracle Doctor Wang has figured out how to treat Dad.”

Everyone nodded with a smile and rushed into the bedroom.

Qiao Renxi pretended to take a step forward, then deliberately stepped back.

After everyone else entered the bedroom, Qiao Renxi covered her face and cried silently.

Yang Chen, who was standing aside, wanted to say something but held back.

Other people’s affairs were their own, and he shouldn’t interfere.

Yang Chen said, “Miss Qiao, if there’s nothing else, I’ll be going.”

Qiao Renxi quickly wiped away her tears, forced a smile through her red eyes, and said, “Okay, Brother Yang, thank you. You’re a good person. If you happen to be in the area in the future, please stop by and see me.”

*Wow*, these words are so humble and so pitiful.

Yang Chen said, “Okay, if I happen to be passing by, I’ll stop by and see you. Goodbye. See you later.”

Qiao Renxi nodded and saw Yang Chen out.

It was coffee time, so Yang Chen went to the Peninsula Hotel coffee shop, found a window seat, and ordered a latte to pass the time.

He had only taken a few sips when Qiao Renxi sent a video call request.

Yang Chen accepted the request and asked, “Miss Qiao, what’s the matter?”

Qiao Renxi asked, “Brother Yang, where are you? I need to discuss something with you.”

Yang Chen said, “What is it? Tell me.”

Qiao Renxi said, “Let’s talk in person. Where are you? I’ll come find you now.”

Yang Chen said, “I’m in the Peninsula Hotel coffee shop.”

Qiao Renxi said, “Then stay in the coffee shop, I’ll come find you right away.”

After speaking, Qiao Renxi hung up the video.

A few minutes later, Qiao Renxi ran in, looking panicked.

Yang Chen waved, and Qiao Renxi quickly ran over.

Yang Chen was about to ask her what was wrong when she suddenly knelt down with a thud.

There were many people in the coffee shop, and Qiao Renxi’s kneeling drew everyone’s attention, making Yang Chen feel awkward.

“Miss Qiao, what are you doing? Just tell me what’s on your mind. I can’t accept such a grand gesture,” Yang Chen said, quickly helping her up.

Qiao Renxi said, “Just now, Miracle Doctor Wang said that the medicine for my dad needs a medicinal primer, the heart’s blood of a man with a strong and perfect body. He said you are the most suitable candidate, just needing a small incision in your heart to draw some blood. I know this request is excessive, but he insists, and we…”

Yang Chen’s eyes suddenly turned cold, and then he sneered and asked, “Wang Simiao wants my heart’s blood?”

Qiao Renxi said, “Yes! He said he needs human blood as a medicinal primer, and the heart’s blood of a strong man is the most effective.”

It seemed that this old man was truly fixated on Yang Chen’s body, and now he was fabricating excuses to get his heart’s blood.

It’s not the act of stealing, but the constant scheming that’s truly insidious.

Wang Simiao couldn’t be allowed to live!

Yang Chen said, “He must have mistakenly assumed that we have a close relationship and wants to take the opportunity to eliminate me, otherwise, you wouldn’t be so reluctant to marry his grandson. Your dad is poisoned, and the treatment is quite straightforward. There’s no need for any human blood as a medicinal primer at all. He wants to use you to kill me, to clear the path for his grandson to marry you.”

Qiao Renxi exclaimed, “Ah? He… he’s so wicked! But, Brother Yang, how do you know my dad is poisoned? Do you know medicine?”

Yang Chen said, “I know a little. Kiss me, and I’ll save your dad.”

Qiao Renxi’s face turned red instantly, and she quickly lowered her head and fidgeted with the hem of her clothes.

“Brother Yang, can you… can you really save my dad? Don’t lie to me. It’s still my first kiss,” Qiao Renxi said softly, barely audible.

Yang Chen said, “Whoever can save your dad, you’ll marry, didn’t you say that yourself? I’m not asking you to marry me, just kiss me in front of that bad old man. Deal?”

Qiao Renxi raised her head and looked at Yang Chen seriously, saying, “You’re not teasing me? I’m being very serious right now, and you need to answer me seriously too.”

Yang Chen said, “Your dad is poisoned. If I’m not mistaken, it should be Gu poison [a type of venomous witchcraft]. Does your family have any connections to the Miao people [an ethnic minority group in China known for their traditional medicine and folklore]?”

Qiao Renxi asked, “Huh? How do you know? My sister-in-law is a Miao person. Are you suggesting my sister-in-law poisoned my dad?”

Yang Chen said, “I’m just speculating, I have no concrete evidence. But your dad is definitely suffering from Gu poison. Directly administering detoxification medicine will only exacerbate the poisoning, making his condition worse and worse.”

Qiao Renxi said, “Huh? Brother Yang, you’re right. My dad’s condition is worsening with the medicine. The doctors find it very strange; they’ve identified the cause and prescribed the correct medication, but his condition keeps deteriorating.”

Yang Chen said, “Then my assessment is correct. I’ll explain it to you in detail when I have time. Don’t mention what I just said to anyone, including your mom, your brother, and especially don’t ask your sister-in-law. Just answer me now, deal or no deal? That old bastard wants to harm me, and I must get revenge on him.”

Qiao Renxi said, “As long as you can save my dad, I’ll do whatever you say. If you want me to marry you, I’ll agree immediately.”

Yang Chen said, “No need for that. I’m not ready to get married yet, and there are too many girls who want to marry me. You wouldn’t even be able to get in line.”

Qiao Renxi chuckled. She thought Yang Chen was joking. A ride-hailing driver would be lucky to find a girlfriend, let alone have girls lining up to marry him.

“Okay! Whatever you say,” Qiao Renxi said with a smile.

Yang Chen nodded and went to the car to get his needle kit.

Qiao Renxi asked, “Brother Yang, what’s in this box?”

Yang Chen said, “Golden needles. I really do know medicine, I wasn’t lying to you. Is there any rubbing alcohol in the room?”

Qiao Renxi said, “Yes.”

Yang Chen said, “Okay! Let’s go up and confront that old bastard. You need to be a bit more uninhibited later, you have to act convincingly, you have to be unrestrained enough, otherwise, you won’t be able to provoke him.”

Qiao Renxi said, “Oh, I told you it’s still my first kiss, my kissing skills aren’t very good, I can only imitate the kissing scenes of the male and female leads in idol dramas.”

Yang Chen said, “That’s fine too, as long as it can enrage that old bastard.”

The two walked into the elevator, which was already crowded.

Seeing that Qiao Renxi kept fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, Yang Chen asked, “Are you nervous?”

Qiao Renxi said, “Yes, I’m nervous.”

Yang Chen said, “How are you going to provoke that old bastard if you’re like this? Come on, practice now, hurry up.”

Qiao Renxi looked at the people in the elevator and became even more flustered.

“Here… right here?” Qiao Renxi asked.

Yang Chen said, “Yes, right here. If you can’t be uninhibited in front of strangers, how can I believe you can be uninhibited in front of your family later?”

Qiao Renxi was stunned for a few seconds. That was indeed true.

After a few seconds of mental preparation, Qiao Renxi tiptoed and kissed Yang Chen.

The people in the elevator all chuckled.

“Bro, are you that impatient?”

“It’s obvious they just started dating. It’s impossible to be this passionate after being together for three months.”

“It’s good to be young, you can get the feeling anytime.”

…

Qiao Renxi quickly covered her face and buried her head in Yang Chen’s chest.

The other guests gradually left the elevator, and only Yang Chen and Qiao Renxi were left above the 17th floor.

Yang Chen said, “Be more unrestrained, put your leg on my waist.”

Qiao Renxi said, “Ah? Brother Yang… you’re so naughty…”

Yang Chen said, “If you can make that old bastard vomit blood, I’ll stay with your dad every day until your dad is completely recovered. How about it?”

Qiao Renxi nodded and said, “Deal!”

After speaking, she raised her right leg and placed it on Yang Chen’s waist, then hugged him and kissed him again.

At that moment, the elevator door opened.

Because Qiao Renxi hadn’t returned for a long time, her mother, Guan Qinqin, was worried that she couldn’t convince Yang Chen, so she wanted to go over and persuade Yang Chen together, but she didn’t expect to witness this unrestrained scene in the elevator.

Yang Chen patted Qiao Renxi and said with a smile, “Your mom saw it.”

Qiao Renxi quickly turned her head and saw her mother staring at her in shock.

“Ah! Mom!” Qiao Renxi exclaimed in panic, hurriedly putting her leg down.

“Mom, you… don’t misunderstand, I…” Qiao Renxi was about to explain, but she suddenly remembered her agreement with Yang Chen, so she quickly changed her words and said, “I said whoever can save Dad, I’ll marry. Brother Yang said he can save Dad and doesn’t need any human blood as a medicinal primer. I want him to treat Dad, not let Miracle Doctor Wang treat him.”

Guan Qinqin said, “Are you serious? Didn’t you say he’s a ride-hailing driver? How can a ride-hailing driver know how to treat illnesses? That’s your dad, you can’t be so impulsive.”

Qiao Renxi said, “I’m not kidding, Brother Yang guarantees he can cure Dad.”

Guan Qinqin asked, “Young man, do you really know medicine?”

Yang Chen said, “I know a little.”

Guan Qinqin said, “Young man, as long as you can cure my husband, I’ll give you a reward of one hundred million, but you can’t have any other demands. Deal?”

Yang Chen said, “Your daughter said whoever can cure her dad, she’ll marry. I’m not asking her to marry me, but she has to be my girlfriend. But, you can rest assured, I won’t take advantage of her, at most just kiss and hug. Is that acceptable?”

Guan Qinqin quickly pulled Qiao Renxi aside and whispered to her.

The mother and daughter talked for several minutes before stopping, and then Guan Qinqin said, “Okay, as long as you can cure my husband, everything will be done as you say.”

Yang Chen nodded and beckoned Qiao Renxi to go to the room.

The door opened, and Qiao Renxi immediately hugged Yang Chen, hooking her right leg around his waist.

Everyone in the room was stunned. What was happening?

Before they could react, Qiao Renxi kissed Yang Chen.

This scene was witnessed by Wang Simiao, who walked out of the bedroom. He had a confident smile on his face, but at this moment he was stunned, and then his expression visibly turned fierce.

Qiao Jilong quickly asked, “Little sister, what are you doing?”

Yu Xiaoman said, “Miracle Doctor, don’t misunderstand, don’t misunderstand.”

Wang Simiao snorted coldly and said, “How can this be a misunderstanding? You have no sincerity at all. They are clearly dating, but you insist on lying to me that he is a ride-hailing driver. It seems you don’t care about Qiao’s life or death. In that case, I’ll take my leave.”

Qiao Jilong quickly stopped Wang Simiao and said, “Miracle Doctor Wang, calm down, calm down. Little sister, what exactly are you doing?”

Qiao Renxi separated her lips with lingering affection and said, “I said, whoever can save Dad, I’ll marry. Brother Yang said he can save Dad and doesn’t need any human blood as a medicinal primer. I’ve made an agreement with him now, he’ll cure Dad, and I’ll be his girlfriend.”