Chapter 628 - 0630: Who Benefits More
The people of the Nangong Family praised Chu Ge once, it was like slapping Shao Gang in the face, and though Shao Gang had a thick skin, the overwhelming praise for Chu Ge ultimately made it difficult for him to maintain his composure.
However, Shao Gang was a clever man and naturally knew that this was not the time to compete with Chu Ge nor was it appropriate to make a move against Chu Ge in front of so many people, so he smiled and joined in the praise for Chu Ge.
"Mr. Chu truly is a prodigious genius. It seems I have underestimated him. I have exhausted all my efforts in treating the Old Master without seeing any results, yet Mr. Chu has miraculously cured the Old Master with just a small piece of Earth Ganoderma. I am truly in awe!" Shao Gang sighed and bowed deeply to Chu Ge.
These words seemed to flatter Chu Ge, but a careful listener could also detect Shao Gang’s skepticism. Although Earth Ganoderma was not as precious as a thousand-year-old ginseng, it was not something an ordinary person could simply purchase. Even for these great families, it would take considerable effort to obtain, and that’s why when Chu Ge administered Earth Ganoderma to the Old Master, no one questioned it; after all, Earth Ganoderma was indeed valuable.
But in Shao Gang’s comment, the precious Earth Ganoderma became just a ’small piece of Lingzhi,’ leaving his deeper meaning unknown.
Chu Ge did not take Shao Gang’s words to heart, nor did he bother to argue further. Instead, he spoke with a smile, humbly saying, "The Old Master’s body has recovered so remarkably because he has just taken the Earth Ganoderma. The remaining Earth Ganoderma must be taken daily as prescribed, without fail."
Old Master Nangong didn’t know that the Earth Ganoderma was fake. He only knew that Chu Ge had asked him to pretend to be sick and act, and now he had genuinely become curious about the Earth Ganoderma.
"What would happen if it were missed?" Shao Gang couldn’t help but ask.
Suddenly, sensing the probing gazes of the people around him, Shao Gang coughed awkwardly. Smiling, he said, "I didn’t mean that. I am just worried about what would happen if the Old Master forgets one day or if something goes wrong."
Chu Ge gave him an indifferent look, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, "The consequences would be a rapid decline in the Old Master’s health."