Peerless Medical Emperor

"But what help could I possibly be?"

Chen Qingdi was utterly confused.

"You can be a huge help," Gong Liangbu said with a smile.

"I’m afraid I won’t be able to help at all."

Chen Qingdi still shook his head.

"No, no, no, Mr. Chen, you can help. You’re resourceful and incredibly capable. Besides, Mu Xinlei’s biggest potential partner has a one-billion-dollar contract on the table. If you can help him secure it, you’ll be able to bring the Mu Family back from the brink. The Mu Family’s situation is really not good right now; they’re being suppressed from all sides."

"There’s a way in. This potential partner is the Luo Family. They’re another second-rate family, but they’re much stronger than the Mu Family, with assets over ten billion, approaching a hundred billion. However, the Luo Family’s old patriarch has fallen gravely ill. They’ve seen many doctors, but nothing has worked. Luo Longsheng, the current Sect Leader of the Luo Family, is beside himself with worry. If you can save their old patriarch, that contract will be in the bag. And there will definitely be other contracts in the future."

Gong Liangbu said with a smile.

Hearing Gong Liangbu’s words, Chen Qingdi didn’t answer right away.

"I’ll think about it," Chen Qingdi said.

"Alright. I’ll come back in an hour to ask you again."

"Mu Xinlei is very anxious right now," Gong Liangbu said.

Seeing Gong Liangbu like this, Chen Qingdi knew there was no escaping this favor.

However, he also noted that Gong Liangbu had just mentioned the Xi Family.

The Xi Family was the head of the Four High Martial Families, and it seemed they were on the verge of surpassing the Wu Family of the Ancient Martial Families. Chen Qingdi understood all this.

For the Xi Family to have their eyes on Celestial River Valley at this time, they must have the same intentions as Chen Qingdi. It was just that they hadn’t found a way to get in yet.

It wouldn’t be good if they managed to get there first.

Sure enough, Gong Liangbu returned an hour later.

"Why are you back again?" Chen Qingdi said, a headache coming on.

"It’s about the same thing as before. I’m asking for Mr. Chen’s help."

"Saving the Mu Family might allow us to get acquainted with members of other families."

"Our power will grow even stronger then."

"Only when we are strong, only when our information network is cast wide, can we find the local branch of the Evil God Hall faster, right?" Gong Liangbu said.

"Listening to you, it sounds like I have no choice but to help," Chen Qingdi said with a wry smile.

"That’s right. So, Mr. Chen, just tell me if you’ll help or not," Gong Liangbu said, looking at Chen Qingdi.

"Fine, fine, I’ll help. Happy now?" Chen Qingdi said with a look of resignation.

’The great Medical Emperor of his generation, and now he has to busy himself with such trivial matters.’

’He could actually just have Chen Yuan handle all this.’

But on second thought, he figured he should go himself. After all, some connections needed to be forged by him personally.

Besides, Chen Qingdi had been a bit too idle these past few days and wanted to get out and about.

"Excellent! I knew you’d agree, Mr. Chen."

"Then let’s go. I’ve already prepared the car," Gong Liangbu said with a smile.

"Is Nie Xing coming?" Chen Qingdi asked.

"He’s not. Let’s have him stay and watch the house," Gong Liangbu said.

"Alright, then let’s head out."

"Let’s go see the Mu Family," Chen Qingdi said.

"You got it."

Gong Liangbu smiled and jogged outside.

After Chen Qingdi got in the car, Gong Liangbu made a point to call Mu Xinlei and tell him they were on their way.

Mu Xinlei was naturally ecstatic to hear the news.

"Okay, I’ll be waiting for you at home," Mu Xinlei responded.

It was rare to see Gong Liangbu this happy.

"This Mu Xinlei, you know him inside and out, I assume?" Chen Qingdi asked, looking at Gong Liangbu.

"Yes, he’s a very good friend of mine," Gong Liangbu said.

"You also said Luo Yidao used to be a good brother of yours," Chen Qingdi remarked.

"During a time when I desperately needed help, it was Mu Xinlei who helped me. If it weren’t for him, I might have died."

"Back when Luo Yidao sent people to hunt me down, the Mu Family took me in and let me hide for a while."

"I just didn’t know at the time that it was Luo Yidao who sent those people. I only found out recently," Gong Liangbu said.

"Alright, it seems you owe the Mu Family. No wonder you’re pushing me to help them," Chen Qingdi said with a smile.

"Mu Xinlei is a really good person."

"And he’s also an Innate Realm master."

"I think we could bring him along when we go to Celestial River Valley, if you agree, Mr. Chen," Gong Liangbu said, looking at Chen Qingdi.

"We’ll see when the time comes," Chen Qingdi said.

’After all, plans can’t keep up with changes. Helping the Mu Family this time might lead to other unexpected troubles.’

「A certain residence.」

Mu Xinlei paced back and forth in the main hall.

The sky outside was growing increasingly overcast.

Soon, a light rain began to fall.

Watching the drizzling raindrops, Mu Xinlei’s mood grew more and more agitated.

Because the company had no more working capital, several creditors were now besieging their offices.

He had already arranged for funding with a certain boss, but the deal suddenly fell through. In short, the Mu Group’s situation had become precarious, and bankruptcy was a real possibility.

Naturally, when Gong Liangbu said he could find someone to help him through this crisis, Mu Xinlei hadn’t been very convinced.

But he had no choice but to try this desperate measure.

If Chen Qingdi could really help him through this crisis, he would even accept making Chen Qingdi the head of the Mu Group afterward.

As he waited, Mu Xinlei grew increasingly anxious.

His phone had been ringing off the hook for days. All sorts of people were calling, almost all of them demanding payment.

But there was nothing he could do. The company had run into trouble, the capital chain was broken, and he couldn’t produce a single cent.

Several large contracts were also stalled, all waiting for startup funds.

If they were all delayed, the Mu Family would be truly finished.

It hadn’t been easy for the Mu Family to get to where they were today. To ensure the family’s continued growth, Mu Xinlei had been diligent and conscientious for years, never daring to slack off in the slightest. But he still couldn’t fight against the tide of circumstance.

As his thoughts ran wild, Mu Xinlei suddenly heard the sharp screech of a car braking outside.

’It must be the person he invited.’ Mu Xinlei instantly grew excited.

Without even bothering to grab an umbrella, he strode directly outside.

At that moment, Gong Liangbu had just parked the car. He got out, held an umbrella for Chen Qingdi, and was walking toward the Mu Family’s main gate when he suddenly saw Mu Xinlei running out.

And the guy had an excited look on his face, with no umbrella.

"Gong Liangbu, this must be the Mr. Chen you mentioned. He’s so young."

"Mr. Chen, you’re finally here! Please, come in."

Mu Xinlei said with a polite smile.