028: A Gambling Father, a Sick Mother, a Sister Still in School, and Poor Her
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Ram’s wife, Lisa, appeared to be under thirty. She wore rather heavy makeup, and judging by her condition, she was probably around that age.
As for Ram himself, if Li Cha remembered correctly, he was already thirty-six.
Ram gave people the impression of being a Mediterranean—plain-looking and entirely unremarkable, of average height as well. His only real virtue, perhaps, was that he spoke with a touch of literary flair.
“Madam, yes, this is the place. This is Doctor Li Cha.”
“Hello, Doctor,” Mrs. Lisa said.
Her coquettish voice, narrow fox-like eyes, and figure-hugging, qipao-style dress accentuated her curves. Below the hem, her calves showed through sheer stockings, while on her feet were ten-centimeter high heels that immediately drew the eye.
Seeing this, Li Cha felt like saying, “Old Ram, thank goodness you two don’t have any children. Otherwise, you’d better hurry up and get a paternity test to find out whether the child is really yours.”
Even Mary, after putting on the tavern proprietress’s vest, had never looked this provocative.
The pungent scent of her perfume was impossible to avoid.
Of course, the couple were guests at the moment, so out of courtesy, Doctor Li Cha could only return her greeting with a smile.
“All right, Mr. Ram, Mrs. Lisa. Let’s continue our conversation inside the examination room.”
That was simply how things stood. Li Cha had already accepted the money, so he still had to talk with them. At worst, he could make Mrs. Lisa’s “surgery” take a little longer. That was all.
“Excuse me, but could you wait a moment?”
At that point, Lisa, whom he had only just met, spoke again. “Doctor Li Cha, could I have a private word with you?”
Li Cha looked toward Ram.
“I’m sorry, Doctor,” Ram said. “I can’t lie to my wife. Lisa also heard that your medical skills are extraordinary, which is why she was willing to come with me.”
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So much for the confidentiality agreement.
At this rate, it would not be long before the whole of Saint An City knew that Li Cha was a doctor specializing in men’s health.
Once this round of treatment was over, he would have to explain things properly.
With that thought, Li Cha invited Lisa into the examination room and took a seat.
As it happened, he also had a few questions he wanted to ask this extravagantly dressed Mrs. Lisa in private.
However, once she sat down, she propped her chin on one hand and began observing Li Cha.
Ten seconds passed, and she continued staring.
A minute passed, and she was still staring.
Li Cha smiled. “Mrs. Lisa, is there a flower growing on my face?”
Lisa actually nodded, her eyes shining as she did so.
Without the slightest hesitation, she signed the confidentiality agreement and placed five silver coins on the table. Then she said softly, “Doctor, the truth is, I don’t love my husband. I married him because he is a good man and because he helped my family repay its debts.”
A father addicted to gambling, a sick mother, a younger sister still in school, and a poor, unfortunate girl.
Heh. Nearly all the standard elements were present.
Li Cha made no comment and simply listened attentively.
Lisa then spent more than ten minutes telling him her story.
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“I’m very satisfied with my life as it is, so please don’t cure Ram.”
As she spoke, Mrs. Lisa had already slipped off her shoes. With one small foot in sheer stockings and red-painted toenails, she rubbed against Li Cha’s calf.
“I can give you money, as well as other things. I heard that you’re a killer of married women. As long as you show mercy to him, I guarantee I’ll come out and keep you company once a week.”
!!!
Good heavens!
Li Cha was utterly stunned.
At last, he understood what her observation had been about.
Mrs. Lisa had been attracted to his looks. She had taken a fancy to him.
Li Cha said, “Once a week may not be enough.”
“Hee hee.” The glamorous married woman covered her mouth as she giggled. “Doctor, that’s easy. Ram’s work is very demanding, so twice a week wouldn’t be a problem. You could also prescribe him medicine, but give him less each time, and then I could come pick it up for him. That way, couldn’t you have as many appointments as you wanted?”
Lisa’s smile was dazzling, like a flower in full bloom.
At the same time, her upper body was only a few centimeters away from leaning against Li Cha. Her proud, smooth curves had already brushed against his arm.
“Snap!”
Li Cha snapped his fingers.
Lisa collapsed.
As for the confidentiality agreement, Li Cha had made several further improvements.
The treatment agreement that followed could specify stamina, duration, memories, and so on—or replace certain terms entirely.
Signing only the confidentiality agreement was equivalent to acknowledging a transaction with Li Cha, one in which he could freely take whatever he wished.
Li Cha opened the door to the examination room.
Ram was standing outside, his expression rather unpleasant.
His wife had entered a room alone with another man. It was not that Ram distrusted Doctor Li Cha’s professional ethics, but his wife was simply too beautiful. What if something happened?
“Ah, Doctor Li Cha?”
Li Cha beckoned to him. “Mr. Ram, have you been waiting long? Mrs. Lisa has already fallen asleep. Could you help me carry her to the bed?”
Li Cha was utterly calm. His expression was composed, and there was not even the slightest wrinkle in his clothes.
Ram looked again at his wife, who was sprawled across the table. Feeling somewhat embarrassed, he quickly helped Lisa lie down.
Li Cha said, “Please lie down as well. The treatment is about to begin. I already understand your condition, and I’m very confident in the success of this treatment.
“Also, Mrs. Lisa merely told me about some troubles in her daily life. Please rest assured. Once the treatment is over, everything will get better.”
To be honest,
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Ram was beginning to regret bringing his wife along.
Just as when Li Cha and Lisa had gone into the room to talk earlier, the longer he waited, the more anxious he became. The longer he waited, the more he wanted to rush in and take a look.
Anger, cowardice, and all sorts of complicated emotions accompanied the wait.
Once again, it was Li Cha who spoke. “Please believe me. More importantly, you should believe your wife. If you can’t even trust your own wife, then I advise you to give up as soon as possible.”
Upon hearing that, Ram hardened his heart. “I believe you, Doctor Li Cha!”
Immediately afterward—
“Snap!”
Another sharp snap of the fingers.
At last, the married couple had both quieted down.
Ding dong~
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There were many things that could be traded from these two.
For example:
Lisa’s Time Management: Worth 20 copper coins.
Ram’s Wisdom: Worth 18 copper coins.
Eighteen was less than twenty. No wonder Ram was usually suppressed and beaten down by his wife.
Soon, Li Cha found Lisa’s Unfaithfulness—
Lisa’s Unfaithfulness: Ram’s wife, Lisa, was not satisfied with marrying an ordinary man. One year after their wedding, she began searching for new targets. Worth 5 copper coins.
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Li Cha clicked Sell.
Five copper coins went straight into his hands.
At the same time, Mrs. Lisa’s wandering desires vanished from her.
It should be understood that whether it was Randolph and Emma from yesterday or Ram and Lisa today, they were all commoners. In the system’s eyes, they were beings of very little value.
For example, Randolph’s Alcohol Addiction was not even worth half a copper coin.
Therefore, the fact that Lisa’s Unfaithfulness could be exchanged for five copper coins meant that this fox-eyed married woman was rather remarkable.
Li Cha continued searching.
Before long, he discovered another important item—
Ram’s Shadow: When Ram was sixteen, his father took him to Red Street to experience women, believing that this was a necessary rite of passage for every man. However, that experience left young Ram traumatized. Ever since then, similar emotions had often arisen involuntarily in his later life, growing increasingly severe over time. Worth 50 copper coins.
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Li Cha nodded. “So that’s where the problem lies.”
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