Chapter 125: Remuneration
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
In the end, Ling Xuewei could only smile awkwardly and say, “Then I’m really sorry to have delayed your class.”
However, Lin Bai said, “It’s fine. I’m not doing it for free anyway. I need to receive remuneration.”
“…”
Ling Xuewei was speechless again.
She had been in the business world for almost ten years, but she had never met someone like Lin Bai who spoke like that.
When asking for help, one could not let others help for free. This was a principle that everyone in society understood.
Hence, even if Lin Bai did not mention it, she would definitely give him a reward and return the favor as long as Lin Bai really cured Wei Xinyue’s illness.
But what did Lin Bai mean by saying it so directly?
Should she say that his personality was too straightforward, or that he valued benefits too much?
Ling Xuewei was a little unsure for a moment. She could only reply with a stiff smile, “Don’t worry about that. As long as you can make my mother’s condition improve, I will definitely pay you a reasonable reward.”
Ling Xuewei said this very cautiously. She even emphasized two prerequisites. First, the treatment had to be effective, and second, the reward had to be within a reasonable range.
Otherwise, she was really afraid that Lin Bai would demand an exorbitant price and ask her to use all her assets to pay for the treatment.
Lin Bai could hear the hidden meaning in Ling Xuewei’s words. He chuckled and said, “Don’t worry, Miss Ling. I’m not short of money, so I definitely won’t ask for exorbitant prices. There’s another point that I must correct. The purpose of my treatment for your mother is not to ‘improve’ her condition, but to cure her.”
Lin Bai emphasized the last word ‘cure’ deliberately.
“Starting from when I take out all the silver needles later, as long as your mother has another relapse, I will not take a single cent. I can even compensate you for your losses. How about it?”
“This way, I can at least make you believe in my medical skills, right?”
Ling Xuewei subconsciously wanted to defend herself.
“I don’t doubt you.”
Lin Bai smiled without saying a word. The expression on his face clearly said, “Stop quibbling.”
Was it because he had doubts, or did he really believe it? Lin Bai was not a fool. How could he not see through it?
Ling Xuewei also realized this point, so she did not dwell on it anymore.
She was silent for a few seconds, and simply went along with Lin Bai’s words:
“Alright, since Mr. Lin is so confident in his medical skills, it would be too disrespectful to you if I don’t agree.”
“Then let’s do it according to your plan. Tomorrow, I will bring my mother to the psychiatric department for another check-up. If there are no problems, I will give you the treatment fee.”
Lin Bai smiled confidently and said, “There’s no rush. After the check-up, we can observe her for a while more. You can pay me when you’re completely convinced that your mother has fully recovered.”
Ling Xuewei looked at Lin Bai’s confident look and could not help but believe him a little more.
If it wasn’t for the fact that he was completely confident in his medical skills, Lin Bai would never have said such a thing.
When she recalled that Lin Bai’s previous reminders had all come true, the trust in Ling Xuewei’s heart unknowingly increased a little.
She was just about to say a few polite words to deepen her relationship with Lin Bai.
Then, she heard Lin Bai say again, “However, in order to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, we still have to negotiate this reward right now.”
“I can temporarily not take it. You can give it to me only when you completely believe in the effects of the treatment. But during this period of time, you have to take good care of it. You can’t lose it or give it to others.”
Lin Bai felt that it was very necessary to state his demands clearly beforehand.
He had to explain everything clearly first so that they wouldn’t argue in the future.
Seeing that Lin Bai cared so much about the reward, the good impression in Ling Xuewei’s heart instantly diminished.
But on second thought, since he had contributed, it was only right for him to ask for the reward.
Thus, she calmly nodded and said, “Okay, then what do you want?”
Lin Bai did not answer directly but looked at Ling Xuewei’s chest.
Ling Xuewei’s expression instantly changed, and she said angrily, “What do you mean?! Hooligan!”
Lin Bai rolled his eyes at her and said, “Miss Ling is thinking too much, I don’t mean what you think I mean. What I want is your pendant.”
Ling Xuewei was skeptical, but seeing Lin Bai’s calm expression, she could not help but believe a little more.
“You want this pendant?”
“Yes.”
“Is there anything else?”
“No.”
Ling Xuewei was conflicted. Apart from her sentimental attachment to this pendant, it was actually not worth much.
This was because it was just an ordinary stone material. Other than the unique patterns carved on it, there was nothing special about it.
However, to her, this was a keepsake that her mother had left for her. It was the spiritual support that had supported her for 20 years. It had an extraordinary meaning.
“Mr. Lin, this pendant has a very special meaning to me. Please forgive me for not being able to give it to you. Can you ask for another reward? As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to provide it.”
Ling Xuewei even added, “In the cooperation project of the Yunding Villa, I can also give you some benefits.”
Lin Bai smiled and shook his head.
“I’ve said it just now, I’m not short of money. I only want this pendant and nothing else.”
Ling Xuewei was in a difficult position.
“This… Mr. Lin, you’re making things difficult for me.”
Lin Bai did not say anything else and stood up straight.
Ling Xuewei was a little anxious.
“Mr. Lin, don’t leave yet. We can still discuss it!”
She was afraid that Lin Bai would abandon his mother.
Wei Xinyue’s face was still full of silver needles. She did not dare to pull them out casually. Otherwise, if she accidentally hurt her nerves or blood vessels, what would she do?
Lin Bai laughed lightly and said, “Don’t worry. I Won’t go so far as to abandon your mother if we can’t agree on a reward like you think.”
“I’m going to get her a needle.”
Ling Xuewei let out a sigh of relief and said awkwardly, “I don’t think that way. I know Mr. Lin is not that kind of person.”
“I just feel that we can still talk about this reward.”
Lin Bai said, “I don’t think there’s anything else to talk about.”
“Anyway, I’ve made it very clear. I just want that pendant. I don’t want anything else.”
As he spoke, Lin Bai had already walked into the bedroom and started to retrieve Wei Xinyue’s needle.
Ling Xuewei followed behind him, a little at a loss.
Lin Bai’s back was facing her, and he said without turning his head, “Of course, you can also refuse to pay, Miss Ling.”
Ling Xuewei was choked. She wanted to say that she would not refuse, but she really could not bear to part with the pendant that her mother had left for her. In the end, she could only remain awkwardly silent.
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She even felt that the air in the room had become solidified.. She wished that she could dive into the ground.