Super Doctor - Chapter 167

“A large white Steinway grand piano? Deputy Mayor Zhang?” The shop owner and Instructor Zhao were both stunned. They exchanged a glance, silently thinking in astonishment, “Just what is this young man’s background? He actually wants Deputy Mayor Zhang to arrange a large white Steinway grand piano for him…”

Although these two weren’t very familiar with the political circles of Xing City, they did know who Deputy Mayor Zhang referred to—there was only one deputy mayor in Xing City with the surname Zhang…

For this young man to be able to request that he arrange a large Steinway grand piano, and a white one at that—which would require a custom order from the original factory in Hamburg, Germany—was unheard of. The Bowei Piano Store definitely did not carry Steinway pianos in that color.

Who exactly was he? What did he do to be able to have a deputy mayor handle such a troublesome and expensive matter for him… Did he not know how much it would cost to specially custom-order a large white Steinway grand piano?

How much would a custom-made large white Steinway grand piano cost? The shop owner and Instructor Zhao could probably estimate it, but Tang Zhi had no idea. Hearing Xu Ze’s words, he said in surprise, “Just a piano? Xiao Ze, isn’t that letting the Zhang family off too easily? You’re giving Zhang Junhai a break—is it really only worth a piano? Asking for a million would be better; you can’t let them off so cheaply…”

Hearing Tang Zhi’s indignant words, Xu Ze chuckled and said, “Brother Tang, don’t worry. How could I possibly let the Zhang family off so easily? Just tell him exactly what I said. I want a large white Steinway grand piano, and I want it within a month. He’ll feel the pinch…”

“He’ll feel the pinch?” At this point, Tang Zhi also caught the implication in Xu Ze’s words, thinking to himself, “Could it be that this piano is even more expensive than a million?”

“Alright… since you’ve made up your mind, I’ll tell him exactly that… Don’t worry, to keep Zhang Junhai from spending a few years in jail, no matter how difficult it is to get this white Steinway grand piano, he’ll definitely get it for you within a month…” Tang Zhi said with confident laughter.

After hanging up, Xu Ze nodded to the shop owner and Instructor Zhao, who still wore expressions of shock and doubt, then picked up the violin and guitar from the counter and left the mall.

Carefully placing the guitar in the back seat and the smaller violin on the passenger seat, Xu Ze drove home.

His mood along the way was exceptionally good. Not only had he found a satisfactory guitar and violin today, but he had also managed to acquire a large Steinway grand piano. It was truly exhilarating.

Just thinking about his all-white living room, now complemented by a white Steinway, and being able to play it whenever he pleased brought an extra smile to Xu Ze’s face.

Looking at the violin beside him and the soon-to-arrive Steinway, Xu Ze couldn’t help but think of the old man. All of this was given to him by the old man…

Although he called him Grandpa and had, in a way, saved his life, the old man had been incredibly good to him. Without him, Xu Ze would be nothing now… Without him, he wouldn’t be able to stand on equal footing with Sun Lingfei. Without him, he wouldn’t have such a comfortable life—a beautiful house, a stylish sports car… and the ability to buy so many high-end instruments he loved.

Moreover, the old man always had his best interests at heart, making all the necessary arrangements for his future. His care was truly beyond reproach…

At this thought, Xu Ze felt a warmth in his heart. Although over a month of acupuncture had consumed a significant amount of energy to improve the old man’s physique and extend his life by at least a decade, Xu Ze still felt he could never fully repay the old man’s kindness. He would have to always remember the old man’s generosity… Xu Ze sighed softly to himself.

Upon arriving home, the first thing Xu Ze did was take a shower. He had been on night shift the previous day and hadn’t had a chance to bathe. Although the hospital’s central air conditioning was effective and he hadn’t sweated, going a day without showering still felt uncomfortable…

After his shower, he emerged feeling refreshed. Barefoot, he walked into his room. Although the summer weather was still intensely hot, the house by North Lake remained relatively cool.

Holding his newly purchased guitar, Xu Ze sat cross-legged at the foot of his bed, leaning against it. He couldn’t resist gently stroking the strings and finally began to pluck them softly.

Accompanied by the crisp sound of the guitar, he hummed along quietly:

Those laughter reminds me of my flowers
Blossoming quietly in every corner of my life
I thought I would always stay by their side
But today we’ve already drifted apart in the vast sea of people

Have they grown old?
Where are they now?
We’ve each gone our separate ways

La… I miss her
La… Is she still blooming?
La… Let it be!
They’ve been scattered to the ends of the earth by the wind

Some stories remain unfinished, so let them be
Those feelings from the past are hard to distinguish now
Now, overgrown weeds have replaced the flowers
But it’s alright, for I once had your spring, autumn, and summer

La… I miss her
La… Is she still blooming?
La… Let it be!
They’ve been scattered to the ends of the earth by the wind

Have they grown old?
Where are they now?
We’ve each gone our separate ways…

As Xu Ze played and sang softly, he inadvertently felt a slight ache in his nose… reminded of two familiar figures…

At that moment, the front door quietly opened. A graceful figure slipped in, gently taking off her shoes at the entrance. Hearing the soft, captivating sound of guitar playing and singing from the room, she paused in surprise.

After a moment’s hesitation, she tiptoed to the doorway of Xu Ze’s room and sat down quietly against the wall, listening to his gentle humming and the soothing strumming of the guitar. Her beautiful, radiant face was tinged with a faint melancholy…

A long time later, the guitar sounds gradually faded, and Xu Ze stopped singing. He set the guitar aside and climbed into bed…

Unusually, Xu Ze didn’t practice his energy circulation but fell directly into a deep sleep. Before drifting off, he instructed Xiao Dao not to enter the virtual space. Today, he simply wanted to sleep… just sleep…

Hearing the faint, almost imperceptible sound of steady breathing from the room, Sun Lingfei crept in quietly. She saw Xu Ze lying peacefully on the bed, shirtless and wearing thin athletic pants, exuding an unintentional yet alluring sexiness.

Sun Lingfei couldn’t help but purse her adorable lips, glaring at him for a moment before her pretty face flushed crimson. She whispered shyly, “You big pervert, dressed like that trying to tempt someone…”

Unaware of who was really tempting whom…

Glancing at the guitar on the floor, Sun Lingfei carefully picked it up for Xu Ze and murmured, “I had no idea this guy could play so well… and sing so nicely too…”

At this thought, she couldn’t resist stealing another glance at Xu Ze. His shirtless torso, with its well-defined muscles, looked incredibly sexy. Her face flushed again, and she snorted softly, “This guy already looks like a pretty boy, and now he can play like this? He’s going to break so many hearts in the future… What a troublemaker…”

Despite her sharp words, Sun Lingfei carefully placed Xu Ze’s guitar on a nearby chair. After glancing around and finding nothing else to do, she couldn’t resist sitting down beside Xu Ze, inhaling the faint, pleasant scent emanating from him…

Finally, she gave in and lay down next to him, nestling close. She wrinkled her cute little nose, took a deep breath, and gazed at Xu Ze’s handsome profile. Feeling completely at ease, she closed her eyes and settled comfortably beside him, intending to rest for just a little while.

But after only a short nap, a wave of drowsiness washed over her, and she gradually drifted into a deep sleep…

Several hours passed, and Xu Ze, with his precise internal clock, woke up promptly at 2 p.m. As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw the beautiful, delicate face before him. After a moment of surprise, he dismissed the idea that he might be dreaming…

Feeling the faint, enticing fragrance carried by her gentle breaths, a look of tenderness filled Xu Ze’s eyes. Yet, he remained completely still, simply gazing at her softly, as if afraid of disturbing her sleep…

Eventually, after what felt like a long time, the long eyelashes on her jade-like face began to flutter slowly, and her eyes gradually opened. Her captivating pupils held a trace of weariness and the alluring haze of someone just waking up. She blinked a few times, and her vision slowly focused, landing on the tender, affectionate expression on the handsome face just a foot away from hers.

Recalling what had happened hours earlier, a blush quickly spread across Sun Lingfei’s beautiful face. Swallowing hard, she stammered, “I… I was just really tired…”

“Are you hungry? Should I make you something to eat?” Looking at the adorable, embarrassed blush on Sun Lingfei’s face, Xu Ze smiled gently.

Meeting his clear, warm eyes filled with tender affection and hearing his low, magnetic voice filled with care, Sun Lingfei unconsciously licked her dry lips with her pink tongue. Feeling the emptiness in her stomach, she blushed and whispered, “I’m hungry…”

“Alright… I’ll make something for you right away!” Xu Ze nodded with a smile, leaned over, and gently kissed Sun Lingfei’s forehead while she was still stunned. Then, he got up and walked out of the room.

Watching Xu Ze’s tall, sexy figure disappear through the doorway, Sun Lingfei’s eyes flickered with a hint of infatuation. She gently touched her forehead, where Xu Ze had kissed her, hesitated for a moment, then whispered with unwavering determination, “In the future, if there’s even a possibility… I’ll run away… just to marry you… But do you still remember what you said…”