It wasn't easy to explain everything in just a few words.
Luo Yang said, "Sister An, I'm having dinner with a friend, discussing some matters. I'll talk to you in detail when I get back. Please keep the cinnamon beef stew warm for me; I'll eat it when I return."
At that moment, Hong Jiaxin sneered, "Lying again."
Her comment left Luo Yang with a bitter smile.
"Niu Zai, Jiaxin says you're lying. You've learned to lie now. She's ignoring you now," An Yuying coquettishly scolded.
"Sister An, I really am having dinner with a friend. I just hired a nurse today, and we are discussing work stuff. If you don't believe me, ask the team leader," Luo Yang insisted seriously.
This was the truth.
"Then you better come back soon. I'm keeping the food warm for you," An Yuying urged.
"Okay, keep it warm, I'll eat it when I get back," Luo Yang replied.
He patted his stomach, thinking he would need a super-sized appetite.
Fortunately, ever since True Qi was within Luo Yang, his appetite had been substantial.
He could manage another meal when he got back.
Tang Guihua must be next to An Yuying, knowing that Luo Yang was having dinner in the county city and not coming home for dinner, he would have to coax her later that night.
Otherwise, come bedtime, he would suffer from Tang Guihua's nagging all night, which would be problematic.
After hanging up, he scanned the room and noticed other beauties stealthily glancing his way. When Luo Yang looked over, they all pretended to be busy eating.
"Sister Jin, from now on, if someone comes to see me for medical treatment, you need to screen them first. Only schedule appointments for those with real complicated issues. For minor illnesses, don't bother me," Luo Yang instructed.
He only went to work one day a week.
The patients were too many; he couldn't cope.
"Understood, Boss," Jin Xixi nodded.
"If there are any problems in the future, you can also go to Director Tan," Luo Yang said.
Having a meal with the director, Jin Xixi felt somewhat uneasy.
"Director Tan, please take good care of us in the future," Jin Xixi greeted.
"If you have any problems at work, just ask me," Tan Shengmei smiled.
For Luo Yang's sake, if Jin Xixi really faced difficulties, Tan Shengmei would step in to help resolve them.
Originally, Luo Yang wanted to invite Shuang Qiao to dinner as well.
If he invited Shuang Qiao, he would need to invite Chen Jie.
With more people, some topics would be inconvenient to discuss.
Therefore, he simply arranged for Shuang Qiao and Chen Jie to have dinner together.
The issues with Shuang Qiao couldn't be completely resolved unless Wang Yunxiong was willing to compromise; otherwise, it would remain a deadlock.
Wang Yunxiong was too ambitious; there was no need to continue discussions.
Now that Luo Yang had gotten to know the Guan family, he had some support in the county city.
If Wang Yunxiong wanted to play with fire, Luo Yang wasn't afraid of him.
However, thinking of taking down Wang Yunxiong, there was no hope in sight for the moment.
The Wang family's influence was much greater than the Lin family's.
In Hongyun Town, the Lin family was already a towering tree; the Wang family was even more so.
Luo Yang hadn't yet dealt with the Lin family; he currently lacked the energy to confront the Wang family.
He knew very well that as the business at beauty stream continued to grow, conflicts with the Wang family would become increasingly severe.
In other words, in the future, either the Wang family or he could stay, but not both.
If it were any other youth, they'd have panicked by now.
Having experienced many significant events, he had been toughened and could endure grand scenes.
No matter how big the problem, he wouldn't panic.
Sitting in the private room, having dinner with beauties, he relished the peaceful feeling.
Luo Yang noticed Shi Yun shyly keeping her head down and hesitating to reach for the food, so he served her a piece of grilled beef.
"Sister Xiao Yun, have some," Luo Yang warmly offered.
Shi Yun was thrilled, her eyes brightening as she quickly extended her bowl to catch the beef.
Turning to Hong Jiaxin, he saw a slight scornful expression at the corners of her mouth.
"Squad leader, have some fish," Luo Yang then served fish to Hong Jiaxin.
"Sister, I can handle it, you don't need to," Hong Jiaxin gently declined.
Yet, Luo Yang still placed a piece of braised carp in Hong Jiaxin's bowl.
Seeing Tan Shengmei smiling at him, Luo Yang stood up and served her some food.
"Sister Tan, here, have some beef," Luo Yang said.
"I can get it myself," Tan Shengmei replied with a smile.
Luo Yang had already passed the beef, so Tan Shengmei had to reach out with her bowl to accept it.
"Sister Jin, you should have some beef too," Luo Yang offered hospitably.
"Thank you, boss," Jin Xixi said excitedly.
Having Luo Yang as such a gracious boss filled Jin Xixi with joy.
While they were dining, Luo Yang's cellphone rang.
"only you, can take me to retrieve 'Journey to the West'..."
Picking up his phone, he saw that his father Luo Zhihai was calling.
Once the call connected, Luo Yang stepped out of the private room and asked, "Dad, what's up?"
Ever since the animosity with the Lin Family had reached a critical point, Luo Yang was very worried about his family's safety.
As long as they didn't leave the Hongyun Brigade, his family wouldn't face any serious issues.
"Niu Zai, your uncle by marriage said he saw you, and told me to call. He wants you to examine him. Call him; I'll send you his number," Luo Zhihai said.
At the time, the uncle by marriage was quite envious to see Luo Yang seated at a prominent position in the Guan family event.
"Alright, I'll call him now. Dad, have you gotten to eat?" Luo Yang asked.
"Not yet. Today we started demolishing the old house and your excavation crew entered the village and started the works," Luo Zhihai said.
"I'm aware; I've put Fang Lin in charge of that," Luo Yang said.
The family was building a house, and Luo Zhihai was already very busy.
Luo Yang had appointed Fang Lin to fully manage the excavation works.
Ending the call with his father, Luo Yang quickly received a message from him with the uncle by marriage's mobile number.
Luo Yang then dialed the uncle by marriage's phone number.
After getting through, he greeted, "Uncle, have you eaten yet?"
"Not yet. Niu Zai, come for dinner and take a look at my condition while you're here," the uncle by marriage said.
Since attending Grandpa Guan's seventieth birthday banquet, the uncle by marriage had been skeptical of Luo Yang's medical skills.
Inviting Luo Yang to check on his condition was also a way to personally verify his capabilities, seeking proof by seeing for himself.
"I'm currently eating with friends, but I'll head over to your place right after," Luo Yang said.
"Then come quickly, I also have things to discuss with you," urged the uncle by marriage.
"Okay."
After hanging up, Luo Yang returned to the private room.
Originally, Luo Yang was also supposed to meet with the landlord to sign a contract.
Now he had to visit the uncle by marriage and couldn't spare time to meet with the landlord.
"Sister Jin, you go sign the contract with the landlord and give him the deposit. I've already agreed on the price," Luo Yang instructed.
"Okay, boss," Jin Xixi nodded.
Thereupon, Luo Yang took out three thousand yuan from his backpack and handed it to Jin Xixi, which was a half-year deposit.
After dinner, Luo Yang asked Tan Shengmei to help send Jin Xixi back to Renmin Hospital.
Luo Yang then drove Hong Jiaxin and Shi Yun to the uncle by marriage's house.
Just after leaving the International Hotel, he received a call from Qiao Zai Shui.
Luo Yang said, "Little Sister Qiao, I'll pick you up in a bit."
But Qiao Zai Shui insisted, "We've been sitting here all day. You're not here yet? Hurry up; we also want to get some air."
Shuang Qiao had indeed been at Chen Jie's beauty salon for most of the day.
They dared not venture out, fearing that Wang Yunxiong's men might abduct them even if they tried to return to their parents' home.
Knowing that Luo Yang's talks with Wang Yunxiong had broken down, they realized their situation was even more dangerous.
Even though they were in Chen Jie's beauty salon, Shuang Qiao still didn't feel sufficiently safe.
Only with Luo Yang by their side, could they feel secure.