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A muscular man who looked somewhat like a fitness coach, but was dressed in a white lab coat, examined Li Hao's large white legs from left to right. Just as Li Hao felt a chill run down his spine, the man shook his head and revealed a strange expression: "Strange, very strange."
Li Hao wished he could escape immediately, but thinking about the issue with the mark that still needed resolving made him feel even more uneasy. He could only cautiously ask, "What’s strange?"
This was the tattoo artist that Bai Yujing had found, who had some reputation in the area. He was experienced and skilled, said to have inherited the craft from his ancestors. Bai Yujing couldn't help but maliciously speculate that this ancestral skill might belong to a descendant of the Invincible East.
Well, Bai Yujing only dared to think this in his heart; if this artist heard him, given his physique, Bai Yujing figured he really wouldn't stand a chance. The Tattoo Artist pinched Li Hao's calf and examined it thoroughly before saying, "This isn't a tattoo; it looks more like a birthmark."
Bai Yujing didn't expect this outcome. "A birthmark? Master, please take another look. This strange thing just appeared on my brother recently, which is why I came to you."
The Tattoo Artist shook his head: "Then you should see a doctor. However, from my experience, this is definitely not something that was tattooed on; it’s just like a naturally occurring birthmark."
"Well then, thank you," said Li Hao, reaching for his wallet.
As they exited the tattoo parlor, Li Hao was indignant. "What kind of place is this? That guy kept touching my thigh and foot! Is he sick or something?"
"You’re just too sensitive. Let’s go to the next place," Bai Yujing observed that the man probably did have some issues, but since it wasn't him who was at a loss, he thought it was no big deal for Li Hao to be touched a little; it wasn't like he was being possessed or anything.
When Li Hao heard they were going somewhere else, he immediately felt repulsed after what had just happened. "What? Going again?"
"What? You don’t want to go? Let’s go home then. Anyway, the mark isn’t on me; if someone ends up poisoned or jumps off a building in their dreams or something, it has nothing to do with me." Seeing Li Hao start to back down, Bai Yujing turned and walked away.
Li Hao quickly grabbed Bai Yujing: "Alright, alright! I’ll go with you. Where are we going this time?"
"To the hospital."
At the hospital, a middle-aged man with a mole on his face examined several freshly taken CT scans while also using a magnifying glass to scrutinize Li Hao's ankle.
"It’s definitely not a tattoo, but it’s also not a birthmark. This feels a bit odd. I suggest maybe doing an MRI and then having some blood tests done? It would be best to stay in the hospital for observation for a while," said the Middle-Aged Doctor to Bai Yujing and Li Hao, who were watching him closely.
Bai Yujing asked, "There shouldn’t be any problems with his health, right?"
The Middle-Aged Doctor shook his head: "No one can say for sure. From what I can see in the scans, there doesn’t seem to be any obvious issues; this suggests that any problems might be deeply hidden. Once they manifest, they won’t be minor issues. I still recommend that you..."
Bai Yujing immediately realized that this guy would love for the two of them to stay in the hospital for a complete check-up and spend a year and a half there. Although it was Li Hao's money, this kid didn't care. However, after thinking about it, Bai Yujing decided to let it go.
"Alright, that's enough. As long as it doesn't pose any major harm to your health," Bai Yujing stood up and said to Li Hao, "You go change your clothes, and we'll head back."
Li Hao jumped up excitedly: "We can go back now? Let's go! The smell of this hospital is making me dizzy."
"I still recommend that you two..." Middle-Aged Doctor stepped forward again. Judging by their attire, they didn't seem short on cash. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such fat sheep given the support he received from his superiors.
Bai Yujing ignored him completely and directly put the X-rays and gallbladder results into a file bag. "Alright, we're leaving now."
Once inside Bai Yujing's car, Li Hao immediately asked, "So, what’s the verdict? They didn’t find anything, right? See, these people are totally unreliable."
Bai Yujing shook his head: "I’ve already gotten the result I wanted. It proves that this mark isn’t something imposed on you by others; it shouldn’t be an external factor either, but rather something inherent to you."
Li Hao was taken aback: "What do you mean by that?"
Bai Yujing asked Li Hao, "Have you ever met your mother?" Li Hao nodded: "I don’t really have any memories of her."
Bai Yujing immediately asked, "Has your father ever mentioned your mother or any information about her?"
Li Hao thought for a moment: "My dad rarely talks about her. I remember he mentioned once when I was little that my mother was from gx. He said he met her while working there when he was young. Afterward, she passed away due to illness after having me. Later on, when my dad started in real estate and chain supermarkets, he married my stepmother and hasn’t really talked about my mom since. When I ask him about it, he just shuts down."
"I didn’t realize you had such a rough experience. A stepmother? Sounds like you’ve been through some abuse!" Bai Yujing teased Li Hao.
Li Hao was displeased: "She’s actually quite nice to me; don’t say nonsense."
Bai Yujing nodded and thought for a moment: "gx? Your mother wouldn’t happen to be from gx Qinzhou, would she?"
Li Hao was surprised: "How did you know?"
Bai Yujing suddenly understood: "It seems this really is related to you. A trip to Qinzhou is unavoidable this time."
Li Hao also grasped the situation: "So you're saying my issue is connected to my mother, and if I want to resolve it, I need to go to my mother's hometown."
Bai Yujing decided to tell Li Hao some facts and truths he had discovered: "Based on your mark, I consulted a history professor and a Paleography Expert. He told me that this mark should originate from a place called Shuiyuan Village in Qinzhou. The Water Tribe is a very ancient race, and I suspect that your mother likely came from that village."
Li Hao was also very excited: "Are you saying that if we go there, we can learn about my mother's past?"
Bai Yujing did not think of his own mother at this moment; he still seemed to have a heavy obsession: "Yes, I believe so. We should also be able to uncover the secret of this mark and find out what is going on with your pendant."
Li Hao nodded, initially very excited, but then fell silent again, looking quite complex in emotion. After a long while, he asked the driving Bai Yujing, "So when are we going?"
"Day after tomorrow. We'll set off then. I have things to take care of today and tomorrow. Let's go together the day after tomorrow. Just relax; I'm here," Bai Yujing replied. Li Hao was two years younger than Bai Yujing and was quite displeased with Bai Yujing's constant big brother demeanor. However, Bai Yujing's efficiency in getting things done made Li Hao very convinced.
Bai Yujing dropped Li Hao off at his home and tossed him the keys: "Dinner is up to you to figure out. I need to step out for a bit and might be back late."
It seemed that the clues were pointing towards Shuiyuan Village. To uncover the secret of the mark on Li Hao, it was essential to clarify his background and that of Shuiyuan Village. To complete the main quest, they had to visit Shuiyuan Village.
Bai Yujing took the contract given to him by the publisher and immediately got into his car, preparing to head to his uncle's house for help with any issues regarding the contract. If everything looked good, he planned to sign it today and call in lawyer Su Yang tomorrow to finalize arrangements with Rihsi Publishing House.
Tomorrow he would also discuss setting up the company with Wang Yi. Bai Yujing intended to name the brand "Hunter," a name he had considered for a long time. It sounded powerful without being cliché and could be combined with outdoor sports and equipment.
Some specific plans and implementation strategies needed to be clarified with Wang Yi tomorrow. Although Wang Yi would mainly handle operations, it was still important for both sides to communicate their ideas clearly. All in all, Bai Yujing realized he was quite busy!
He felt that going on a trip would be nice. As Bai Yujing drove onto the highway, he felt restless and became very excited about this upcoming gx Journey. Would there be any significant discoveries or wonderful adventures? Surely there would be!
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