"Cosmic Country's nature, it's normal for things to go south."

Zhao Heng said casually. He didn't care about the consultation being called off; as a doctor, he had fulfilled his duty.

The detailed treatment plan had already been laid out. If they wanted to seek their own end, there was nothing he could do.

Besides, Zhao Heng wasn't that kind of saint.

"It won't affect you, will it?"

Xu Man Ni asked worriedly. She was concerned because Zhao Heng had been doing well recently, everything going smoothly, and now a significant setback occurred. She wasn't sure if he could take it.

"What does someone else's madness have to do with me? It won't affect me."

Zhao Heng smiled and said.

If Zhao Heng were really so saintly, the handsome readers would definitely not agree.

"Alright then, what do you want to eat later?"

Xu Man Ni nodded and asked again.

Zhao Heng had grown quickly, and she'd noticed that too.

Her relationship with Zhao Heng included love, but it also felt like mutual support.

Life doesn't have that much earth-shattering romance; being practical is more important.

"Why don't we go to Yue Jiang Nan again? I think the food there is good, and if we're lucky, we might run into Ke Jie or Li Xiao."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.

"Sure."

Xu Man Ni nodded.

"Let me set up navigation."

Xu Man Ni said, opening her phone and setting up the navigation.

Half an hour later, the two arrived at Yue Jiang Nan.

They parked the car and walked into Yue Jiang Nan. As they entered, the lobby manager noticed Zhao Heng and hurried over, standing before Zhao Heng, saying happily, "Dr. Zhao, you're here!"

"You remember me?"

Zhao Heng was a bit surprised; he had only been there once and didn't expect the lobby manager to remember him.

"Of course I remember you, Dr. Zhao. If it weren't for you, I might have lost my job."

Manager Li said confidently. If there had been an incident in the restaurant, especially a fatality, it wasn't just about whether the restaurant could continue running, but he definitely wouldn't have been able to keep his job as the lobby manager.

So, Manager Li was genuinely grateful for Zhao Heng's intervention last time.

"Dr. Zhao, our boss said last time that no matter when you come, you'll get a 40% discount."

After a pause, Manager Li added.

The profit margin in the dining industry may be high, but Yue Jiang Nan's place was nicely decorated, and after deducting things like rent, utilities, and labor costs, a 40% discount was basically at cost price.

Actually, Yue Jiang Nan's owner, Ke Jie, could comp Zhao Heng's meals every time he visited; they're not going to miss out on a bit of money.

But if everything was free, Zhao Heng might not come back. He's not someone who takes advantage of others, especially over such a small meal cost.

"That's great."

Zhao Heng smiled and said. He didn't really care about the discount; it was more about feeling valued. Besides, with his current income, he wasn't short on money.

"Dr. Zhao, we'll use the same private room as last time, please follow me."

Manager Li said to Zhao Heng with a beaming smile.

His smile was genuine; with other customers, it might be a professional smile, but for Zhao Heng, who essentially saved his job, it was heartfelt.

"Alright."

Zhao Heng nodded. He appreciated such attentive service.

In modern society, material enjoyment is abundant, and as the standard of living rises, people really want better service.

Almost all high-end restaurants are moving towards providing better services.

Soon, Manager Li led Zhao Heng and Xu Man Ni to the private room from last time. The two sat down and quickly ordered their meal.

"You're practically a super VIP at this restaurant now."

Xu Man Ni glanced at Zhao Heng sitting across from her and couldn't help but smile jokingly.

Again, this meal would only be a few thousand, and neither of them minded. But this kind of service and appreciation isn't something every customer gets to enjoy.

"It was just a coincidence."

Zhao Heng said nonchalantly.

They chatted as they waited for their food. After a while, and before the food came, Manager Li brought in a man and a woman.

The young man entering was none other than Ke Jie, the owner of Yue Jiang Nan. He looked sincerely at Zhao Heng with a genuine smile.

Though his expertise was Go, investing in Yue Jiang Nan was just for fun. But he knew that in the restaurant business, the last thing you want is for someone to die in your place. No matter the reason, if a customer dies in your restaurant, it affects business.

Even if it's just for fun, and he didn't expect to make much money, Ke Jie's money wasn't blown in by the wind; he still didn't want the restaurant to close down quickly.

Even if it doesn't make money, at least it shouldn't lose money or close down within a few months.

This was Ke Jie's most basic wish when opening the restaurant.

"Ke Jie?"

Seeing Ke Jie enter, Zhao Heng's face was full of surprise, and upon seeing the young girl who came in with Ke Jie, his surprise grew even more. Because the girl was War Eagle, his favorite Go live-streamer!

With the two greats present, Zhao Heng even felt like it was a little New Year's celebration!

"You're Dr. Zhao, right? Thank you so much for last time."

As soon as he came in, Ke Jie said sincerely to Zhao Heng.

"It was nothing."

Zhao Heng waved it off and said indifferently.

"Dr. Zhao, if it weren't for you, my restaurant would have been in big trouble."

Ke Jie continued.

"It was just a coincidence."

Zhao Heng said without claiming credit.

Looking at the eight-time world champion in front of him, arguably the top Go player in China and even the world, Zhao Heng, a die-hard Go fan, was very excited.

Moreover, standing curiously beside Ke Jie was War Eagle, the Go female host Zhao Heng liked the most.

"Dr. Zhao, I won't disturb your meal."

"Manager Li, make sure to take good care of Dr. Zhao."

Ke Jie said to both Zhao Heng and Manager Li.

He had come over because Manager Li mentioned that the doctor who rescued someone last time was here for a meal. To be honest, Ke Jie was not much of a social person.

For such a genius, there's always a hint of pride.

"Um... could I get your autograph?"

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and asked Ke Jie.

With the Eight-time Champion right in front of him, Zhao Heng naturally wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

"An autograph? Of course."

"How about this, Dr. Zhao? This is a fan I often use. If you don't mind, I'll sign it for you, okay?"

Ke Jie was a little surprised by Zhao Heng's sudden request, but he quickly responded.

This fan was something he often played with and also an antique. Giving away something personal holds a different meaning and is a better gesture.

"That would be amazing."

Hearing Ke Jie say this, Zhao Heng was overjoyed.

Though he's generally indifferent to material things, as a deep Go lover, an autographed personal fan from the Eight-time Champion was perfect for him.

For Go enthusiasts, this was something worth cherishing.

"Mm."

Seeing Zhao Heng's sheer delight, Ke Jie also felt happy inside.

Even though he's an Eight-time Champion, Go is somewhat niche; for those who don't understand it, he's just an ordinary person.

Ke Jie quickly signed the fan and handed it to Zhao Heng. Naturally, they exchanged WeChat contacts.

"Dr. Zhao, I won't interrupt your meal anymore. Do visit often. I'll also visit regularly, and if there's time, I can give you some Go advice."

Ke Jie said to Zhao Heng.

Generally, he didn't casually coach people unless they were professional players.

But when he saw Zhao Heng today, he felt that this peer shared his interests.

"Mm."

Zhao Heng nodded.

The War Eagle, who had come in alongside and was curiously looking at Zhao Heng, hadn't said a word since entering. It was a stark contrast to her talkative nature during her live streams.

But that's not surprising—live streaming involves a camera, and many people behave differently in front of a camera than in real life.

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