Chapter 151: Doctor Zheng
After sending Shen Xi back to the dormitory, Guan Lei returned to his villa in Rongcheng. He thought he would meet the so-called Doctor Zheng the following morning. He did not expect to see his father and Doctor Zheng drinking tea in the living room when he arrived home.
Noting his son’s return, Guan Yan quickly got up and had Guan Lei greet the esteemed psychiatrist. "This is Doctor Zheng, whom I’ve told you about."
Guan Lei extended his hand, greeting, "I’ve long heard of your name. It’s an honour to receive treatment from you, Doctor Zheng."
Guan Lei was not trying to butter up the good doctor; his father had already informed him of Zheng Huai’s background and accomplishments. He was merely showing the respect the man deserved.
By 19, Zheng Huai was touted as a medical genius. His formidable reputation and stunning looks caused quite a sensation just a few years ago. Zheng Huai’s popularity had skyrocketed since then, comparable to any big-name celebrities in the entertainment industry.
Zheng Huai had not appeared in the public eye for some time. He was rumoured to have gone abroad to further his research at a foreign university. Although he was only 25 this year, he had already become the most prominent professor at that university.
All the information he knew was not something he attained through public channels; instead, he learned much through the social circles they shared. Even if Guan Lei did not want to know anything about Zheng Huai, he could not. That was because Zheng Huai was the grandson of Shen Hui, the head of Shen Corporation, one of three of the most influential financial groups around.
As the successor of Shen Corporation was yet unknown, many speculated that Zheng Huai would eventually take the reigns of the financial giant. Unfortunately, it did not seem likely since Zheng Huai was wholeheartedly devoted to his pursuit of medicine.
Zheng Huai accepted Guan Lei’s proffered hand, shaking it as he said, "You’re much too kind. I am honoured to help you in whatever way I can, Young Master Guan."
While he spoke, Zheng Huai did his best to parse out the sort of relationship Guan Lei shared with Shen Xi.
The Guan Lei of Hai City was notorious for being violent and difficult to get along with. Despite his age, he was as ruthless as any of those old foxes when it came to business. It was something of an open secret in their social circles.