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As night fell, the lights of Guanghai City and the Red Mangrove Coastal Ecological Zone lit up, reflecting gently on the water's surface and swaying with the breeze. Occasionally, the sounds of water birds flitting by or fish jumping created splashes, adding to the surrounding tranquility.
On the terrace of a two-story villa by the water, a table was set up where two people sat under the warm yellow light: the Ancient Sorcerer and Kong Ying.
"This place is really nice."
The Ancient Sorcerer swirled his glass of red wine, gazing ahead as the sea slowly receded, revealing a stretch of black beach. In the dim light, various small crabs began to emerge from the sand. In the distance stood a brightly lit bridge, resembling a colorful chain embedded in the night.
The air carried a slightly salty scent, making everyone feel that this was indeed a good place.
"Mr. Luo, you can come here anytime."
Kong Ying looked at the Ancient Sorcerer with curiosity. This man had cured her son's night crying syndrome with a song almost everyone knew, "Heavenly Dreadful," and she found it increasingly miraculous as she thought about it.
Retracting his gaze to look across at her, the Ancient Sorcerer's heart skipped a beat; in the night, Kong Ying's eyes sparkled like stars in the sky.
Kong Ying wore a black spaghetti strap dress, her hair elegantly styled to reveal her long, delicate neck. Her shoulders were small and rounded, her collarbone slender yet strong, exuding an incredible sensuality. Below that was her perfectly shaped bust… coupled with her exquisite features, she radiated an intoxicating allure of a mature woman.
"Um... okay."
Noticing a hint of awkwardness and shyness in the Ancient Sorcerer, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Kong Ying's mouth.
"Mr. Luo, thank you very much for curing Tong Fang. It means so much to me and to our Lu Family."
"No need to be too polite; I was paid for it. Mr. Lu offered me quite a generous reward—one million."
That night, Lu Zhi had given the Ancient Sorcerer a cash check for one million; that was no small sum.
Kong Ying shook her head and said, "One million seems like a lot, but it's actually too little. Tonight, Mr. Luo, I invite you to dinner, both as a token of my gratitude and please accept this check."
Under the soft yellow light nearby, the Ancient Sorcerer saw that the check Kong Ying pushed over was actually for ten million.
Shaking his head, the Ancient Sorcerer said, "I've already received payment."
"One million is truly too little."
In Kong Ying's view, not to mention one million, even ten million or a hundred million—what difference does it make? Is it worth more than her son's life?
"No need for the money, but I have something I would like to ask Miss Kong."
Seeing the Ancient Sorcerer's resolute demeanor, Kong Ying knew he would definitely not accept the check. She realized that insisting further would only strain their relationship, so she could only think of another way in the future.
"Mr. Luo, go ahead."
"In the future, if there are other patients in need, please refer them to me. You know I'm not a doctor; it's often not easy to find a patient."
Kong Ying was taken aback; she hadn't expected that what the Ancient Sorcerer wanted to discuss was this matter.
"Not a problem. With your skills, Mr. Luo, it won't be long before word spreads in the circle. By then, you might be too busy to handle it all."
Everyone eats grains and vegetables; illness is unavoidable even for the wealthy. With the Ancient Sorcerer healing her son with just a simple "nursery rhyme," such miraculous medical skills clearly make him a figure akin to Guanyin who saves those in distress. Right now, it's just that the news hasn't spread yet. Once it does, Kong Ying believes that people seeking treatment from the Ancient Sorcerer will line up endlessly.
"I hope so; this is how I make my living now..."
Before the Ancient Sorcerer could finish speaking, his phone suddenly rang. To his surprise, it was Luo Tieniu calling.
Luo Tieniu was his childhood friend, and more importantly, he was still in the village. If he was calling, something must have happened.
"Tie Niu, what's wrong?"
"Brother Tian, Jiu Ye wants you to come back. Something's happened in the village!"
Ignoring the fact that Kong Ying was sitting in front of him, the Ancient Sorcerer jumped up and exclaimed, "What? What did you say?"
Jiu Ye was the village chief, a remarkable man who had crossed the Yalu River in his youth. After leaving the team, he returned to the village, where he spent his time farming and teaching the village children martial arts. The Ancient Sorcerer had been trained by him and quickly rose through the ranks after joining the military, so he held Jiu Ye in great respect. If Jiu Ye wanted him to return, it must be something serious.
"The contracted Mountainous Area has caught someone's eye. They want to forcefully buy it and have even injured people. Damn it!"
"Stay at home and keep watch for me. I'll head back immediately. Don't act impulsively; let's discuss it when I return."
Luo Tieniu's voice on the phone sounded like a lit powder keg, and the Ancient Sorcerer quickly urged him not to be too reckless; otherwise, it would definitely lead to chaos—he was quite skilled at killing after returning from the Marine Corps.
"What happened?"
Kong Ying noticed that the Ancient Sorcerer was no longer calm as before and realized something must be wrong.
"Miss Kong, something's happened in the village. I need to rush back now."
Saying this, the Ancient Sorcerer headed for the door.
"Mr. Luo, it's quite late now, and there's no point in going to the station. How about this, I'll send a driver to take you."
The Ancient Sorcerer paused for a moment, realizing that it was indeed too late to find a car.
"Just lend me a car, and I'll go back myself."
Half an hour later, the Ancient Sorcerer drove off in a Land Rover, disappearing into the night. He was anxious and didn't want to waste even a second.
"He's an interesting man."
Standing on the terrace and watching the Ancient Sorcerer slowly fade into the darkness, Kong Ying was startled by this thought that crossed her mind.
Tonight, she had invited the Ancient Sorcerer to dinner to thank him for healing her son, but it was undeniable that he had piqued her curiosity; otherwise, she could have easily asked someone else to do this.
Kong Ying suddenly remembered another thing: she had dressed up carefully for this evening, and it was just for a dinner with a man.
More importantly, when the Ancient Sorcerer had looked at her with almost unabashed eyes, she hadn't felt any aversion. On the contrary, that aggressive gaze made her feel accomplished, even causing a slight unease in her body as if she were being scorched by intense sunlight.
Kong Ying was stunned; she was no longer an innocent young woman who knew nothing. She understood all too well what this feeling meant.
"Is it just because he saved my son?"
In the night, Kong Ying felt her face growing redder and hotter...
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