Chapter 8 - Luring the Mastermind Out
Cai Yan's eyes flickered when she saw Su Tao coming out. Su Tao walked to her and gently patted her on the shoulder, then shook hands with Grandpa Xu. "Thanks for waiting here for me, everyone."
Grandpa Xu replied, "It's all good! It's all good!"
Su Tao felt warmth in his heart. He finally realised why his Grandfather wanted him to protect the Three Flavour Hall; his Grandfather wanted to him protect the Old Street.
Grandpa Xu's papercutting shop had been there for generations, obtaining an international award. With the declining market, he only earned 2,000-3,000 a month but still, he persisted to make an effort to keep the tradition going.
Every single shop had its own specialities in the 30-meter street. The antiques, papercutting and the Three Flavour Hall. All of them contained the foundation of China's culture, making their worth exceed money itself.
After getting Su Tao out, Du Pin had already accomplished his task. As for the matters between Su Tao and Hongsheng Group, it wasn't convenient for him to meddle. He shook Su Tao's hand and smiled. "Physician Su, you can come and look for me if there's any trouble in the future."
Du Pin gave Su Tao a pretty good impression. "a.s.sistant Du, you can also come and look for me if there's anything."
Du Pin smiled as he responded, "Everyone has a little problem here and there. At that time, I'll have to seek help from Physician Su."
He knew that Su Tao's medical skills were excellent, so getting to know another acquaintance wasn't a bad thing.
"Boss, Physician Su is out, shall we go and greet him?" Secretary Li suggested as he saw Su Tao exchanging greetings with everyone else.
Vera shook her head as she declined, "There isn't a need for that, we'll see each other tomorrow in the hospital, anyway."
However, Su Tao was already knocking on the window of her car. He proceeded to enter the car and Vera smiled. "Are you going to treat me to a meal now?"
Su Tao shrugged before his gaze fell on her fair and smooth neck. Her neck was truly gorgeous. He pondered how wonderful it would feel if he could land a peck on it. Awkwardly, he smiled. "I still have things to do, can we postpone it?"
Vera's gaze flashed with wittiness. "Oh, then there'll be interest after today."
Su Tao smiled as he nodded his head and showed two fingers. "But of course. How about 2 meals, then?"
Vera nodded her head in satisfaction before she gently b.u.mped his fingers, "Deal."
Su Tao walked out from the Buick GL8 before Cai Yan walked to his side and b.u.mped the side of his elbow. "Who is she?"
"Just like you, a patient of mine." Su Tao answered.
Cai Yan examined Su Tao from his head to bottom before she suddenly changed the topic. She noticed that Su Tao had been wearing the same clothes yesterday and today. "Do you only have this set of clothes?"
Su Tao smiled. "I have a habit of buying two sets of the clothes I like."
However, Cai Yan didn't seem satisfied with Su Tao's fas.h.i.+on sense, so she shook her head. "Let's go, I'll bring you to buy clothes to chase the bad luck away."
Those involved in antiques were practically superst.i.tious or, speaking in another way, they believed in their own fortune. The police station was considered an ominous place, so after coming out of it, it's best to chase the bad luck away and this was also the reason why Cai Yan suggested Su Tao to have a change of clothes.
Su Tao was led by Cai Yan to a department store and she got him a full makeover.
Clothes made a gentleman, so when Su Tao wore a suit, it looked like it was tailored for him. It matched him perfectly.
Black suit and purple s.h.i.+rt were the best match in elegance. Su Tao looked cultured and wise with stunning charm emanating from him, which left Cai Yan and the sales ladies dumbfounded by his appearance.
Su Tao shyly smiled. "It's hard to walk in this."
Cai Yan got Su Tao to turn around before she took out her card in satisfaction with a smile. "I'll first pay for your clothes and we'll go pick some shoes for you."
