Chapter 84: Commercial Adulation
"It's very clever. Why didn't I think of this method before?" Holbrook's eyes sparkled, his admiration for John deepening.
He had originally thought that John was only skilled in acupuncture, but now he realized that his knowledge extended to pharmacology as well.
Holbrook, eager to express his admiration, started to speak but John cut him off with a smile.
"You have a good understanding. I just mentioned it briefly, and you were able to grasp the key," John said humbly.
"No, no, no. It's all thanks to you," Holbrook insisted, clearly humbled.
The two men exchanged pleasantries, basking in mutual praise. Meanwhile, Alton stood off to the side, feeling utterly stunned by the scene before him. He couldn't help but think how shameless both of them seemed to be.
After taking the prescribed medicine, Alton handed John a gold-plated business card, bowing slightly. "Doctor Lopez, I offended you earlier. This is my business card. If you ever find yourself in the State of New York, I will treat you with the utmost hospitality."
John accepted the business card without much fanfare, examining Alton's face for a moment. "I didn't want to speak much, but since you're being so sincere, I hope you will pay more attention to the people around you," John said cryptically.
Alton blinked in confusion. "What do you mean by that?"