"Hey buddy, is your consultation fee of one hundred thousand in yen or in won?" Suddenly, a man in a suit spoke up. He was the director of a marketing company and guessed that I was using a sleight-of-hand concept to increase popularity.
"RMB," I replied.
As soon as I said this, everyone couldn't help but gasp!
This guy actually dared to say it!
You have to understand that a hundred thousand is equivalent to a year's salary for a white-collar worker in Brooksdale. Who can afford this treatment?
Just as everyone was in an uproar, I added, "The hundred thousand is just a deposit. If the illness is somewhat troublesome, it starts at a million. But I can guarantee, I can cure any disease."
At this moment, the entire onlooking crowd fell silent.
A hundred thousand is actually just a deposit!
And even a million more afterwards!
What... what kind of nutjob is this!
The next second, the crowd erupted in curses!
"Why the hell don't you just go rob someone—asking for a hundred thousand deposit, are you crazy, do you really think you're Hua Tuo!" bluntly said an old lady.
"This guy's probably a con artist, he'll run off after getting the deposit!"
"Yeah, yeah, he must be a scammer, let's call the police!"
Uncle Zhong saw things were not right and quickly squeezed through the crowd to offer some well-intentioned advice, "Little Hayes, you'd better take down your stall and leave, there's no one who sets up a stand like this. If you don't leave, I'm afraid this crowd will come after you."
"Not good, someone's already called the police. Little Hayes, you better go."
Looking at the angry passers-by, I shook my head helplessly. I originally thought that among so many people, at least someone would want to give it a try. But now, they all thought I was a fraud.
I even saw not far away, an old lady who had just bought eggs intending to throw them at me.
"Alright then, I'll pack up the stall, and think of other ways to make money."
Just as I was about to pack up, two girls came squeezing through the crowd.
The appearance of the girls even stopped the cursing, as all eyes focused on one of the girls.
Because, she was simply too beautiful.
The girl wore a yellow baseball cap. Even though it covered half of her face, you could tell she was incredibly beautiful.
The girl glanced at my banners, confused, but still spoke up, "So... you can really cure any disease?"
I nodded.
"Alright, then come with me."
The girl was surprisingly decisive, so decisive that even I found it a bit unbelievable.
As soon as the girl spoke, the short-haired girl beside her urged:
"Hannah, what are you thinking? This guy is clearly a fraud, don't go seeking desperate measures when you're sick! Besides, an international expert team is coming to operate on Uncle tomorrow, why do you believe in such a fraud?"
"And look at me, I'm about our age, at most an intern doctor. Do you really believe someone like him can cure all diseases?"
Hannah, the girl, hesitated upon hearing this. She looked at me again to confirm, "You're not lying?"
I pointed to my banners and declared, "I, David, never lie. If I can't cure it, you can do whatever you want with me."
The girl, hearing this, made up her mind, "Alright, come with me, you it is!"
Upon hearing this, the surrounding people were agitated.
"Little girl, this guy is really a fraud..."
"Little girl, if you want to see a doctor, go to a better hospital, this young man won't do!"
...
The short-haired girl continued to persuade, "Hannah, listen, everyone says he's a fraud, don't be impulsive..."
Who would have thought, the girl had already made up her mind. She walked straight to me, grabbed me, and walked out, "Father doesn't have much time left. Even if he's a fraud, I'll take my chances. I can't give up on the last hope, let's treat a dead horse as if it were a living one."
I was somewhat baffled, "Hey, beauty, I haven't agreed yet..."
"I don't need your agreement."
I was forcibly pulled into a Mercedes G-Class by the girl. Although I didn't know cars, it was clear that this car was valuable.
The three of us sat in the back, and the driver was a man about thirty years old.
"Miss, where to now?" the driver asked.
The girl, worried and absent-minded, said, "Home."
Then the girl looked at me and introduced herself, "I'm Hannah Young, you must be wondering why I'm looking for you..."
I shook my head, "Not at all. You're the only one who recognizes talent."
Hannah rolled her eyes at me, took out a card from her bag, and said, "You want a hundred thousand, fine, I just need you to do one thing: deceive my mother. When you arrive at my house, you have to say you can cure my father, but he needs to be taken to the mountains for treatment for a year. Once it's done, I'll give you another fifty thousand."
Hannah's short-haired friend finally realized and exclaimed, "Hannah, you actually didn't want to shock your mom, so you found this scammer? But you can't hide it forever..."
Hannah's lips trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes, "Christine, I really have no choice. Dad has a terminal illness; there's no cure for it. He can't even make it till tomorrow, and you know my mom isn't in good health either. If she finds out something happened to dad, she won't be able to bear it. I really don't want to lose two loved ones at once."
For a moment, the two girls hugged each other and began to cry.
I was genuinely speechless. I originally thought I had finally come across someone who recognized my skill, but damn, this girl was interested in my con artist skills instead!
Damn!
The one who should be crying the most here should be me!
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Maple Creek, Soaring Eagle Bay villa district.
The G-Class drove into the villa district and stopped at Villa No. 1.
Then the three of us got out of the car, and before entering, Hannah emphatically instructed me, "Remember what I just said. Watch my cues."
I snorted coldly, ignored her, and walked right in.
The two girls exchanged glances; this was the first time they'd met a con artist with such audacity.
"Hannah, why do I get the feeling this guy's unreliability?" Christine said.
"Sigh, forget it. We're already here; we can't just kick him out, can we?"
So, the two of them followed and walked inside.