Chapter 244: Chapter 225: Terminal Illness

"Ha..."

Listening to the gentleman’s words, Xiao Yi couldn’t help but slightly narrow his eyes.

Seeing Xiao Yi’s reaction, the gentleman smiled indifferently and shrugged his shoulders helplessly.

"I know, it must not be credible for a stranger, an untrustworthy outsider, to suddenly slander a friend of many years, right? I’m very clear about that because if I were in that situation, I would probably react in the same way."

"No, I believe you," Xiao Yi suddenly said.

"...Huh?" The gentleman was stunned when he heard this, "Generally speaking, isn’t it common for people not to believe?"

"What’s so strange about that?" Xiao Yi looked at him speechlessly, "I don’t even know any Doctor Kabi, who would believe such a stranger? Don’t treat me as the kind of person who would easily trust others, of course... you are equally untrustworthy."

"This... even now, you still won’t admit to knowing Doctor Carl?" The gentleman paused for a moment, then started smiling slightly, "You really are an interesting person, no wonder that Doctor Carl values you so much."

The gentleman’s reaction made the live-streaming audience helplessly shake their heads.

[Indeed quite interesting. Maybe those people in the instances didn’t expect someone would not read the background introduction in the rule document.]

Then, the gentleman asked, "By the way, Doctor Carl only said he had a friend coming, but he didn’t mention the name. I also haven’t asked for your esteemed name..."

"Ask for my name?" Xiao Yi immediately replied, "My name is Clements."

This reply made the live-streaming audience unable to hold back their laughter.

[Damn, Brother Xiao Yi really follows the principle of not trusting anyone, even his name is fake.]

"That’s a fine name," said the gentleman, extending his hand, "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Clemensia."

[??? Why is there an extra ’ia’ at the end? Isn’t that a particle for intonation! Is this a person’s issue or a problem with the translation mechanism?]

[We have yet to understand the working principle of the translation mechanism.]

"Uh..."

But this time, Xiao Yi still didn’t respond to the gentleman and ignored the extended hand.

Xiao Yi cared about another matter, that is... that name sounded really awkward to him.

Originally, Xiao Yi had only wanted to pick a foreign name for himself, after all, smart people generally have several names, and since his duty involved interacting with these foreigners, moreover having a ready-made name, why wouldn’t Xiao Yi make use of it?

However, in the end, it was someone else’s name, and the moment someone else spoke it out, Xiao Yi’s mind would conjure up the specific person, so that’s why he felt awkward.

Thus, Xiao Yi changed his tune and said:

"Ah... that name is quite a mouthful, isn’t it? No worries, you can call me by another name—Xiao Yi."

"Is that so?" The gentleman didn’t mind Xiao Yi’s lack of response to his courtesy, still smiling politely, "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Yi."

However, the live-streaming audience couldn’t contain themselves.

[If that’s the case, then why use a fake name at the beginning!? What’s the point!?]

[Don’t take it seriously, guys! With Brother Xiao Yi, you absolutely cannot be serious; the moment you’re serious, you’ve lost!]

"Let’s get back to the point then," the gentleman continued, "I presume Mr. Yi has yet to learn the location of Doctor Carl’s clinic? My purpose here is precisely this, so now I shall point you in the right direction."

At that moment, Xiao Yi himself didn’t really know what to do, but since this overly familiar individual said to go find Doctor Kabi, he might as well play along for now, one step at a time.

But immediately after, Xiao Yi also quickly noticed something, he asked the gentleman:

"Speaking of which, aren’t you going to show me the way?"

"Hmm? I never said I would guide you," the gentleman said, still smiling with etiquette, "My duty is to welcome you here and to make clear the directions, that’s all."

"..." Xiao Yi was somewhat speechless, "That’s it? I thought you were willing to guide me, that’s why I listened to all that nonsense."

The gentleman just smiled, then he said, "Actually, Doctor Carl’s clinic isn’t hard to find. You just go out of the port, walk straight along Vitsel Avenue, turn left at Green Avenue, and you’ll find Doctor Carl’s clinic at number 219."

"...I don’t recognize any of these street names."

"Don’t worry, there are signs along the way," the gentleman said, "By the way, I’ll guide you out of the port, since it’s on my way too."

"...All right."

Xiao Yi couldn’t be bothered to argue with this oddball who liked wearing yellow suits, so he just got up, ready to leave the port, and take it one step at a time.

The gentleman followed with a smile, as there was only one road to leave the port, and he was also planning to leave the place.

However, just as they exited the port, Xiao Yi saw a crowd gathered around something, not knowing what they were looking at.

Out of curiosity, Xiao Yi moved closer to see.

In the middle of the crowd, there was a middle-aged woman who had collapsed on the ground.

Next to her, a very young girl, who seemed to be the daughter of the middle-aged woman, kept pleading with the people around, hoping someone would save her mother.

"Please, is there anyone... Is there anyone who can save my mom? She... She’s dying!"

The childlike yet grievous plea penetrated hearts sharply.

But... not a single person stepped forward to help, all just watched indifferently.

Xiao Yi frowned at this scene.

"...What’s going on?"

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