"The reputation of Master Jiu Li is indeed thunderous. However, Miss An Yan is by no means a nobody; she doesn't need to ride on a man's coattails to bolster her own standing!"
An Yan smiled.
"Mrs. Wei is right. Since you've heard of me, you should also be aware of my capabilities. Please, take me to see the patient."
"No rush."
Zhang Ya gestured for An Yan to sit. "Let's talk first."
"Certainly. What would Mrs. Wei like to discuss?" An Yan sat down.
Zhang Ya said,
"Aren't you curious why you received a message from my husband seeking medical help?"
"I am! Why is that?"
"Because someone paid for your life. This much!"
Zhang Ya held up one finger.
An Yan didn't ask how much that finger represented, but simply inquired,
"So He Chuwei didn't come looking for you on her own? You lured her here?"
"I had no choice. I'm desperately short of money!"
Zhang Ya sighed.
