The Invincible Doctor of the Female Village Chief-Chapter 620: Two Dumb Bears Outsmart Bald Qiang

The next day.

Early in the morning, just as Liu Zixuan got out of bed, he received a call from Xiangyang, who still wanted to meet at the Lotus Fragrance Tower.

Liu Zixuan and Gu Yu freshened up and headed straight for the Lotus Fragrance Tower. Under He Dayong’s guidance, they arrived at another private room.

As soon as he walked in the door, Liu Zixuan saw the steaming hot pot and laughed, "Having hot pot so early in the morning?"

"I know Mr. Liu is from the North. This time of year in the North, it should be approaching winter." Xiangyang stood up to greet him with a smile.

Liu Zixuan sat down on a chair and said, "Indeed, yesterday while playing with my phone, I saw that some parts of the North already had snow. Eating hot pot in the chilly weather is indeed an enjoyment! But here in Qian Nan Land, it’s still scorching hot weather!"

"Doesn’t matter."

Xiangyang filled their glasses with wine, "Yesterday we didn’t have a proper meal, so today I must toast you well, no need for too many pleasantries, as I feel they’re useless. Mr. Liu, whether it’s helping me or saving my son, everything I want to say is in this glass of wine!"

Liu Zixuan didn’t hesitate either, clinking glasses with Xiangyang and then drinking it all in one go. People of Jianghu really don’t need to be overly polite.

After three rounds of drinks, Xiangyang put down his chopsticks and handed Liu Zixuan a cigarette, asking, "I didn’t ask in detail yesterday, what exactly is it that Mr. Liu wants me to do?"

Liu Zixuan took two puffs of the cigarette and wasn’t in a hurry to speak, instead he asked in return, "How are your brother and that business deal going?"

"I’ve already given that deal to my brother; this way, even if we never have contact again, I can feel at ease, at least not feeling that I owe anything."

Xiangyang gave a bitter smile, "Sometimes I think it’s better to be a bit more realistic. Many life-and-death friendships can fall out over money, so let’s not talk about relationships tied to interests."

"Yes, even though we’ve all grown up, in our ideals maybe we still think cats eat mice, wolves eat meat, Ultraman fights small monsters, but in reality, sometimes it’s mice teasing cats, sheep playing wolves, two big bears can also trick Bluto to death!"

Liu Zixuan grinned and said.

"Haha, Mr. Liu is indeed witty!"

Everyone laughed along with Liu Zixuan’s words, but after pondering, they all agreed with him.

Liu Zixuan flicked the cigarette ash, "President Xiang, when I came to Celestial Fate City, I heard, ’Bei Xiangyang, Nan Gehua,’ but haven’t you considered both North and South being yours?"

Xiangyang’s expression suddenly became serious as he slowly lifted his head, "Mr. Liu, ambition is not a luxury for anyone; an old man running a street stall dreams of managing a whole street, a small business owner dreams of making his company go public. Gehua being my biggest competitor in Celestial Fate City, why shouldn’t I want him defeated?"

Liu Zixuan nodded in agreement; as long as there is ambition, everything becomes easier to manage.

"So President Xiang is indeed preparing then."

Xiangyang thought for a moment and said, "Preparation is something we constantly do, and our friction has never ceased, but to break the current structure and directly tear faces, my chances of failure are big!"

"Why do you say that?" Liu Zixuan was somewhat puzzled. People like Xiangyang shouldn’t lack confidence. People like Celestial Capital’s Golden Master always feel overly confident, thinking they rank just below heaven.

"This also relates to the overall situation in Celestial Fate City."

Xiangyang explained, "If Celestial Fate City only had the two of us, then truthfully, things wouldn’t be like this now. Perhaps a decision would’ve been made several years ago. But don’t forget, the real power in Celestial Fate City is the Willow Association."

"On the surface, the Willow Association doesn’t meddle much in the affairs of Celestial Fate City, but secretly, it has never ceased its connection with Gehua. Simply put, the Willow Association supports Gehua from behind. I wouldn’t be foolish enough to go against the Willow Association!"

"What if I help you?" Liu Zixuan asked, his words full of meaning.

Xiangyang played with the lighter in his hand, then suddenly laughed, "Mr. Liu, please don’t joke with me like this."

"Do you think I have a reason to joke about such matters?" Liu Zixuan’s voice was unhurried yet carried an undeniable certainty.

Xiangyang frowned slightly, "Mr. Liu, I know you’re powerful, and your medical skills are outstanding. But whether in ancient or modern times, just being powerful isn’t enough. The Willow Association’s deep foundation is supported by countless family predecessors."

"Their current strength, besides those foundations, also comes from numerous family masters and a strong financial chain. Not just me, even you, in your twenties—yes, among peers, or even those of us older, no one has achieved what you have personally!"

"But you’re still just one individual, with no profound foundation to back you. Trying to compete with such a giant like the Willow Association is truly a fight with no chance of winning!"

"I never said I’d directly have conflicts with the Willow Association." Liu Zixuan tapped the table twice and smiled, "We can start small, can’t we."

"I don’t know what trump cards you have hidden that allow you to make such statements, but I feel that no matter what, the possibility of defeating the Willow Association is almost zero. You might not understand the Willow Association’s capabilities, so let me explain..."

"No need!" Liu Zixuan directly interrupted Xiangyang, "As for the Willow Association’s strength, I might even understand it better than you."

"Of course, President Xiang, I’m merely discussing this with you. If we can’t cooperate, I won’t force it. Previously saving your son and helping you was just to make friends. I won’t say much more. If you continue to emphasize the Willow Association’s strength and my weakness, then let’s drop it."

For Liu Zixuan, confronting the Willow Association was undoubted, so no matter what others say, he wouldn’t change his mind.

For Xiangyang, he was simply Liu Zixuan’s first step into Celestial Fate City. With his help, things might proceed a bit more smoothly; without it, Liu Zixuan would just use more of his mental resources. It wouldn’t significantly impact his plans.

Xiangyang squinted, pondering for a while, "Mr. Liu, as I said before, whatever you want to do, I’ll help, even if it means risking all my assets."

"Perhaps my thinking has grown obsolete, accustomed to a life of ease, leaving behind that bit of bravery!"

At this point, Xiangyang seriously said, "It’s just Gehua; let’s do it! As for the Willow Association, let it be. We’re poor to start with, if we succeed, all the better. If we lose, we’re still just poor people!"

"Fortune favors the bold, and the timid starve; hearing you speak makes my blood boil!" Gu Yu laughed along.

And so, the cooperative venture between Liu Zixuan and Xiangyang officially began!