Volume 1, Chapter 57: Instead of Being Coy and Hesitant, It's Better to Accept It Openly and Gracefully

"Thanks to Divine Doctor Lin for curing my cerebral arteriosclerosis and restoring my body to its peak condition.

I, Chen Bao, am truly infinitely grateful. From now on, Divine Doctor Lin is like my second parent, and I will obey your every command!" Chen Bao said with an ecstatic expression.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Lin Manru secretly wiped away the saliva from the corner of her mouth.

This scene was caught by Lin Xiaoxu, who held back his laughter.

During that treatment session, Lin Xiaoxu had channeled equal parts of true qi and spiritual energy into Chen Bao's body. Spiritual energy nourishes all things in heaven and earth, while true qi strengthens the body. With this dual approach, not only was Chen Bao's brain ailment cured, but restoring his bodily functions to their peak condition was only natural.

"Chen Bao, I appreciate your offer to make me the leader of the Black Panther Society, but I am just a humble farmer and prefer not to get mixed up in underworld affairs. Therefore, I, Lin Xiaoxu, will remain Lin Xiaoxu, and I have no affiliation with the Black Panther Society."

After a brief hesitation, Chen Bao replied:

"I understand Divine Doctor Lin's concerns! In fact, I have already been systematically shutting down the underground casinos. Chen Bao and the Black Panther Society will never touch those shady businesses again. From now on, we will only run legitimate enterprises!"

"That's good!" Lin Xiaoxu smiled and nodded. "I have one more favor to ask. This is Lin Manru, a younger sister from my clan. She recently lost her job, and I was wondering if you could find a good position for her here?"

"Divine Doctor Lin, you are being far too polite. You're treating me, Chen Bao, like an outsider!" Chen Bao feigned anger, then patted his chest with a hearty laugh and said:

"Divine Doctor Lin's clan sister is my clan sister, too! She can come work right here at Queen's Bar as a bartender!

High salary, high status, few duties, and a promising future!

During her apprenticeship, I'll start her at five thousand yuan a month. Once she becomes a regular employee, I'll pay her seven thousand yuan plus commissions a month. How does that sound?"

What? Five thousand yuan a month just as an apprentice? Lin Manru was instantly thrilled upon hearing this. When she worked as a shift supervisor at the Xilaifu Restaurant, her salary was only a little over three thousand yuan. How could Chen Bao be so generous as to offer her such a high wage?

"Brother Xu, Brother Bao, I will definitely work hard." Although Lin Manru had never been a bartender, nor had she ever even set foot in a bar, she desperately needed this job right now.

A job meant money, money meant dignity, and dignity meant she could finally hold her head high!

Rather than acting coy and hesitant, she might as well accept it gracefully. Once she mastered her craft, she would definitely provide a good life for her parents and make that scumbag Cao Wanjin realize she was far out of his league!

"But the people coming in and out of bars are a mixed bag, and Manru is young and beautiful. Her safety..." This was Lin Xiaoxu's only concern.

"You can rest one hundred percent assured about that, Divine Doctor Lin!" Chen Bao immediately said to the bald man standing nearby:

"Spread the word immediately: announce that Lin Manru is my sworn sister. If anyone dares to harbor evil intentions toward her, they'd better prepare to face the wrath of me and the Black Panther Society!"

"Understood, Brother Bao."

"And tell that head bartender to teach Manru his techniques without holding anything back! Otherwise, he can pack his bags, get lost, and forget about ever showing his face in Jinchang County again!"

"Understood, Brother Bao."

"Also, have the manager arrange an independent dormitory for Manru to live in, and get all the appliances installed for her!"

"Right away, Brother Bao."

Chen Bao's words left Lin Xiaoxu very satisfied and gave Lin Manru a great sense of security.

After thoroughly enjoying the meal, Lin Manru was taken to meet the bartender. Seeing that it was already afternoon, Lin Xiaoxu planned to take his leave.

"Then I must thank Brother Bao for your help."

Chen Bao beamed with joy. How could he possibly dare to accept the title of "Brother Bao" from Divine Doctor Lin? He hurriedly waved his hands in a fluster and said, "Compared to Divine Doctor Lin's life-saving grace, this is just an utterly insignificant trifle."

A thought flashed through Lin Xiaoxu's mind, but he quickly dismissed it. After all, Lin Manru had just started working at Chen Bao's place, and it would be better to wait until she settled in. Revenge was not something that needed to be rushed.

Since Chen Bao was eager to befriend him, it was naturally because he coveted his exquisite medical skills. And when facing the Xu family in the future, Lin Xiaoxu would also need a force to back him up. In the future, they could each take what they needed.

After bidding farewell to Chen Bao, Lin Xiaoxu turned to leave, but suddenly Lin Manru's voice came from behind him.

"Xiaoxu, wait for me!"

It was indeed Lin Manru's voice.

Lin Xiaoxu stopped in his tracks, deeply puzzled. Could it be that she didn't like working at a bar, or didn't care for the profession of a bartender?

Before he even had time to turn around, a pair of rising and falling full breasts were a fraction of an inch away from pressing directly against his chest.

Lin Manru managed to hit the brakes just in time!

A sheepish smile immediately appeared on her round little face, and a delicate blush rose on her cheeks, making her look like a pink rosebud that naturally evoked deep affection.

"Xiaoxu, I really like this bartending job! It has a limitless future. Once I master the skills, I can open my own shop, become a professional bar manager, or even work in a winery as a master blender. This is so much better than being a waitress or supervisor at a restaurant!"

Excitement danced brightly in Lin Manru's eyes. As she spoke, she suddenly rushed forward and threw her arms around Lin Xiaoxu. "Thank you so much, Xiaoxu. You've helped me and my family so much."

Her delicate body was soft and carried an alluring fragrance, leaving Lin Xiaoxu completely stunned. Just as his hands instinctively moved to embrace her slender waist, she pulled back out of his embrace.

"Be careful on your way back, okay?" After saying this, Lin Manru blushed crimson and ran off without looking back.

Lin Xiaoxu looked at his hands hanging frozen in mid-air, shook his head, and chuckled speechlessly.

As Lin Xiaoxu rode his tricycle past a women's clothing store, he noticed a very pretty dress displayed in the floor-to-ceiling window. He remembered that for the past few years, his sister-in-law Shen Yulian had hardly ever worn any new clothes; the garments she wore were basically washed-out rags.

Lin Xiaoxu immediately walked into the boutique and bought a dozen sets of beautiful clothes in one go. The female clerk was overjoyed, beaming with broad smiles as she personally escorted this big spender all the way back to his tricycle before returning inside.

In about half an hour, Lin Xiaoxu was back in Taoyuan Village.

However, as soon as he entered the village entrance, he saw Aunt Chunfeng and several other villagers looking as devastated as if they had just lost their parents—their faces were full of despair, still stained with un-wiped tears.