Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Business Partner

“Chuan, you don’t have time to accept my invitation, but you have time to be on a date with a beautiful woman here? You’re breaking my heart!”

For a beautiful woman in her thirties to say something so full of mock complaint immediately set the Yan siblings’ and Tian Yu’s gossipy sides ablaze. Their probing gazes wandered unabashedly between Wang Chuan and the woman’s faces.

“Ahem, Yanran, don’t stir up trouble with your nonsense!”

Wang Chuan, who had nearly choked on his wine, wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin. He pointed to Yan Feifan beside him and said, “This is my new disciple, Yan Feifan. As well-informed as you are, I find it hard to believe you don’t already know.”

Wang Chuan then pointed to Yan Ziruo, sitting opposite them. “Feifan’s older sister, Yan Ziruo.”

“And this is Feifan’s little sister, Tian Yu!”

The beautiful woman called Yanran didn’t wait for Wang Chuan to introduce her. She enthusiastically extended a slender hand toward Yan Feifan.

“Mr. Yan Feifan, the future top master of cosmetic surgery. Of course I have to start sucking up now.”

She introduced herself, “Ouyang Yanran, Chuan’s closest business partner. Please look out for me in the future.”

It was the first time Yan Feifan had ever met someone with the double-barreled surname Ouyang.

He stood and gently shook the tips of her four fingers, saying politely, “Ms. Ouyang, a pleasure to meet you.”

Just then, Wang Chuan added, “Yanran is with the Baiyulan Group. The center has been using their various types of sutures for a while now.”

“Yes, and we also have a degree of collaboration on some skincare and beautification products, like their scar-removal cream.”

Hearing this, Yan Feifan understood.

Ouyang Yanran then greeted Yan Ziruo and Tian Yu warmly before leaning closer to Wang Chuan again.

“Chuan, I’m treating a couple of girlfriends to dinner. Would you like to meet them?”

“They’re all somewhat famous socialites.”

She quickly clarified, “Real socialites, not the kind who pool their money for photos. And they’re all single.”

Wang Chuan shook his head gently and said with a straight face, “It’s rare for you all to get together. I won’t disturb your girl talk.”

Ouyang Yanran gave a faint smile. “Alright then, I’ll head back. We’ll talk on the phone if anything comes up…”

“Mr. Yan, Ms. Yan, Ms. Tian, goodbye…”

After Ouyang Yanran was a little ways away, Wang Chuan explained, “We just have a normal business partnership. It’s not as complicated as you’re imagining.”

Yan Ziruo pursed her lips and chuckled. “We understand. Perfectly clear!”

“These days, with all the policy restrictions, the procurement of medicine, medical consumables, and equipment has become much more transparent than before. There’s very little room for under-the-table dealings.”

Yan Ziruo added in a low voice, “I’ve heard quite a few doctors complain privately that they used to get a second salary from medical reps. That little perk is gone now.”

Wang Chuan smiled. “The competition between pharmaceutical companies is still quite fierce. Those extra perks still exist, they’re just more covert and concentrated in the hands of a few.”

Seeing the curious looks on Yan Ziruo’s and Tian Yu’s faces, Wang Chuan defended himself, “I don’t take private kickbacks from anyone.”

“I can just take on one cosmetic surgery for a celebrity, and I’m set. There’s no need to take that kind of risky money.”

Tian Yu asked curiously, “Mr. Wang, which celebrities have you operated on?”

Wang Chuan pointed a finger at Yan Feifan and said with a smile, “For that, you’ll have to ask your dear Mr. Yan.”

“If I say it, it’s a breach of confidentiality. If I get caught, I’ll have to pay a hefty fine.”

Yan Feifan met Tian Yu’s gaze and said, “Xiaoyu, let’s put it this way. In the entertainment industry, there are all-natural celebrities. But they’re about one in ten.”

“The other nine have all had work done, more or less, or at least some minor procedures.”

Tian Yu said, deeply disappointed, “So most of the handsome men and beautiful women I see in movies and on TV are fake!”

Wang Chuan continued to burst her bubble, “Xiaoyu, the handsome guys and gorgeous girls on screen are all enhanced with lighting and digital effects.”

“Strictly speaking, they’ve all undergone another form of beautification, just like the beauty filters on your phone.”

As Tian Yu’s face filled with disappointment, the waiter began to serve the dishes.

For a little foodie like Tian Yu, good food was clearly more appealing than celebrities. She was soon completely engrossed and couldn’t tear herself away…

For Yan Feifan, the food tasted decent enough, but it wasn’t surprisingly good. It was novel, at best.

Moreover, after finishing one course, they would change your plate and wine glass, serve the next course, and pair it with a different wine!

Yan Feifan found it tedious—a classic case of style over substance.

This might have had something to do with the fact that he didn’t drink alcohol and could only pair each course with ice water. He couldn’t appreciate how the food and wine complemented each other perfectly, enhancing the flavors.

The meal had already lasted two hours and still wasn’t over, which Yan Feifan felt was a huge waste of time.

Besides, in the past two hours, he had only eaten six courses.

Each course was only a few mouthfuls. Only the main course, the roasted leg of lamb, was a bit larger, but not by much.

As a result, even now, Yan Feifan didn’t feel very full.

If the previous few courses were served all over again, he felt he could still eat them all.

Yan Feifan looked over at Tian Yu and saw her licking her lips, still wanting more. He knew this little girl with the big appetite was at most half-full.

’Great,’ he thought. ’Looks like after this big French dinner, I’ll still have to make this little glutton another meal back home.’

Just then, the waiter brought over their desserts.

Yan Feifan glanced at the small mousse cake on his plate. It was only two or three bites, but its colors and design were quite beautiful. Then he saw Tian Yu scoop up half of her own little cake, which was garnished with strawberries and other fruits, in a single spoonful. He couldn’t help but shake his head.

He pushed his dessert plate closer to Tian Yu and said, “Foreign desserts are too sweet. I don’t like them. You can have it.”

“Really? No problem, leave it to me!” Tian Yu agreed, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

Wang Chuan also gave his dessert to Yan Ziruo.

Just then, Ouyang Yanran walked over again.

“Chuan, we’re about to leave. We’re heading to the Lanting Clubhouse for a few more drinks.”

“If you don’t have other plans…”

Wang Chuan waved his hand dismissively. “Thanks, but we have work tomorrow. We’re going straight home to rest after this.”

“Have a good time!”

Ouyang Yanran said with a beaming smile, “Oh, goodbye then. Next time, when you have a free moment, I’ll be sure to treat you properly…”

Watching Ouyang Yanran leave, Wang Chuan advised Yan Feifan, “She’s a very capable and ambitious woman.”

“If you run into her again, you can be casual friends, but don’t get too involved.”

Yan Feifan gave a soft snort. “Director. I’m just a resident. The chances of our paths crossing are slim.”

Wang Chuan chuckled. “Feifan, I suspect it won’t be long before your reputation skyrockets.”

“When that happens, social invitations will start pouring in.”

Yan Feifan shook his head. “I don’t like socializing, and I’m not good at it. I’m content just being a doctor.”

Wang Chuan shook his head and smiled. “Feifan, that’s just how the world works. There are many social obligations you can’t avoid, even if you want to…”

Just then, an inhuman scream echoed from the restaurant’s entrance, followed by the startled cries of several women, “AH! AH!”

Yan Feifan and Wang Chuan exchanged a look, then shot up from their seats and ran toward the entrance…

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