I Have A Dual World Seal-Chapter 655: Just Came Back and Was Invited to Dinner

Traveling to the modern era, Lu Zheng stretched lazily.

After changing clothes and taking a shower, he picked up his phone to find a slew of 99+ messages.

There were messages from the [Martial Arts Alliance], the Full Armor Combat group, his mom, his roommates including Tong Muxuan, and greetings from Xie Feng and Duan Yu Kai.

Lu Zheng replied to each message one by one, and then checked on Lin Wan's status.

She had already returned from her business trip, but at the moment wasn't in Hai City; she had gone to the Northeast.

Lu Zheng browsed through the [Martial Arts Alliance] group chat, learning that a news report had broadcast sightings of a Northeast Tiger in a town in Hei Province, and it just so happened that Zhao Xiaodao and Lin Wan were free.

So, the two women discussed briefly, quickly packed their bags, and set off, meeting in Beidu before heading to Hei Province to try their luck.

Lu Zheng stroked his chin but didn't worry about them—without him, it was uncertain whether they could find the Northeast Tiger, and even if they did, a mere tiger was no match for Lin Wan, so there was nothing to worry about.

Meanwhile, Xie Feng, perhaps having seen Lu Zheng's reply, hastily responded.

Lu Zheng remembered he had promised to bring Xie Feng some wild herbs, so he paid attention during his outings.

Guanglin Dao and Chuandong Dao are abundant with forests, and he could venture deeper into areas that typical medicine gatherers could not reach. Without the expectation of spirit medicine, wild herbs were aplenty.

It's known that in ancient times, spiritual Qi was abundant, so even regular wild herbs had extended ages and efficacy beyond their actual growth years.

"I collected another batch of goods on this outing, including ginseng, huang jing, fuling, and reishi. I've picked out some good ones for you, all with a hundred-year age, and the efficacy is unquestionable. When are you free to come over and select some?"

Lu Zheng didn't mind about the money, but considering the previous flood incident, maintaining contact with Xie Feng seemed prudent. There might be a time when he would need his help again.

After all, it was just taking some wild herbs from ancient times occasionally, not a big deal.

"I'm free, I'm free!" laughed Xie Feng over the phone, "I'm just a laid-back director with nothing much to do and always free. If you're not busy today, President Lu, I'll come over this afternoon, and we can have a small gathering tonight?"

"Sure!" Lu Zheng agreed, "Just give me a call when you arrive, President Xie."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Zheng received a message from Duan Yu Kai.

Duan Yu Kai: Mr. Lu, are you free to take a call?

Lu Zheng replied: Sure.

No sooner than ten seconds later, Duan Yu Kai called.

"Mr. Lu!"

"President Duan!"

"No need for such formalities, Mr. Lu, just call me Old Duan."

Duan Yu Kai lowered his status significantly, as he appreciated real talent.

Whether it was Lu Zheng's top-tier medical skills, the miraculous elixirs he crafted, or the wild Medicine King he procured, these were not feats an ordinary person could accomplish.

At least, as the chairman of a top-notch pharmaceutical group, he didn't have these capabilities.

"You're too kind, President Duan, but it wouldn't be polite to address you so informally." Lu Zheng chuckled, "I'm also friends with President Xie and President Liu, it's just a formality, no need to mind it."

The term 'President Duan' sounded respectful but distant. Not everyone could warrant Lu Zheng calling them "Old Duan" or similar terms.

Lu Zheng didn't follow up, and Duan Yu Kai didn't dare push it, "Sure, as you wish!"

After a pause, Duan Yu Kai continued, "Mr. Lu, have you returned from your trip? Are you free? My father and I would like to invite you for a small gathering to express our gratitude."

He had already sent his examination results to Lu Zheng earlier and expressed his thanks, inviting Lu Zheng to a meal.

However, Lu Zheng was eager to return to ancient times then, so he declined Duan Yu Kai's invitation, saying they'd discuss it later.

Since then, Duan Yu Kai would occasionally send greetings, but they never received Lu Zheng's replies, so upon receiving Lu Zheng's recent reply, he extended the invitation again.

Before Lu Zheng could politely refuse, Duan Yu Kai added, "Last time, I was too hasty and impolite. Please give me a chance to apologize."

Lu Zheng didn't mind, "You already apologized last time."

"But I still feel guilty inside, and last time, I left for the hospital promptly without toasting you." Duan Yu Kai said, "I confessed to my father when I returned, and he sternly criticized me. He was also amazed by your medical skills and wishes to meet you in person to learn from you."

Lu Zheng smiled lightly, "Your father is a giant in traditional Chinese medicine; I don't have anything to discuss with him."

Duan Yu Kai replied, "No matter age or seniority, those who achieve are teachers, and moreover, my father couldn't replicate your ability to draw blood with a silver needle."

"As I was recounting the story to my father, he even upset a pen holder in excitement," Duan Yu Kai laughed.

Sharing a family joke or two could help improve relations between both sides.

"Alright." Lu Zheng agreed, "I should be free in the next few days, though not tonight, as President Xie is coming over…"

"Oh, President Xie is coming over because you've got another batch of wild herbs?" Duan Yu Kai asked.

"Yes." Lu Zheng nodded.

"May I join and see it for myself?" Duan Yu Kai laughed, "I've met President Xie twice since that event, so we're somewhat acquainted."

"Okay, let's meet then."

Might as well take care of everything at once; Lu Zheng didn't want to dine separately.

...

There was no need for Lu Zheng to call Xie Feng again; Duan Yu Kai directly called Xie Feng and offered to host the gathering at a reserved private kitchen, inviting Xie Feng to head over directly.

Just leaving Nandu and hitting the highway, Xie Feng hung up the phone, turning to his secretary to complain, "This Duan Yu Kai, really knows how to leverage an advantage, using the pretext of a life-saving favor to connect with President Lu. He's eyeing our herbs!"

The pretty secretary quietly complained internally, thinking it was President Lu's herbs, but on the surface, of course, she showed solidarity.

"I heard that President Duan once offended President Lu, this is him trying to make amends. With you and President Lu having such a good relationship, always cooperating smoothly without delays, why worry about him?

And didn't you say you helped President Lu during a crisis last time, as long as we maintain a good relationship and don't let President Lu lose out in business, he probably wouldn't fall out with us.

Besides, with President Lu's advanced medical skills, whether he wants fame or fortune, it's easily within reach, yet he clearly doesn't care about these things, valuing relationships more instead."

The pretty secretary explained carefully after deducing, "So, as long as we remain sincere, we can keep working with President Lu."

Xie Feng stared blankly at the secretary beside him, thinking for a moment, then said, "You've analyzed it quite well, very rational!"

"President Lu is a major client of Huai Ren Hall. As a secretary, it's natural to analyze business partners."

The pretty secretary graciously accepted the praise, concealing her true thoughts, while clasping her legs together softly as she explained.