Song Xiaodong looked at these people and let out a cold laugh. Not waiting for Vice President Zhao to speak, he directly placed his suitcase on the table and opened it, revealing stacks of red Grandpa Mao.

"One hundred and fifty thousand, count it yourselves."

Seeing the stacks of Grandpa Mao on the table, Zhifen, Brother Gao, Xiao Liu, Lawyer Fang, and Li Gaoqiang all lit up at the eyes.

Guizhi, Brother Gao, Xiao Liu, and Li Gaoqiang didn't move, but Lawyer Fang walked to the table and took a money detector out of his bag.

"Since you're going to pay compensation anyway, wouldn't it be easier to transfer the money instead of bothering us with cash? Do you think we weren't prepared?" Lawyer Fang coldly looked at Song Xiaodong and started using the machine to check the money.

Song Xiaodong maintained a cold smile on his face and said nothing.

This legal team backing professional hospital troublemakers only showed up once, and that was during the distribution of compensation money.

Knowledge is indeed power. Brother Gao and Zhifen were so busy, yet their share of the money might be less than what this lawyer got.

Soon after, the money was counted: one hundred and fifty thousand exactly.

"Let's go." Lawyer Fang handed the money suitcase to the patient's son, Zhang Mingchang, and walked towards the door.

"These people, they're really arrogant!" Vice President Zhao looked at their backs, unable to hold back and gritted his teeth.

"Vice President Zhao, don't forget about the outpatient appointment you arranged for me." Song Xiaodong took a glance at Vice President Zhao and then turned to leave.

"Certainly, certainly, goodbye, Mr. Song."

"Hello, are you a lawyer?" Mr. Song chased after them, asking Lawyer Fang.

Hearing someone call out, Lawyer Fang stopped and turned around to see a familiar face, though he couldn't place who it was for a moment.

"Hello, yes, I'm a lawyer from Chengming Law Firm. My surname is Fang." Lawyer Fang turned his head and politely extended his hand to Song Xiaodong.

"Oh, hello, could you give me a business card? I'm also facing some legal disputes, so I'd like to know some lawyers." Song Xiaodong said to Lawyer Fang.

"Sure. Just a moment." Lawyer Fang rummaged through his suit pocket and handed a business card to Song Xiaodong.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome. Feel free to contact me for legal advice anytime." Lawyer Fang turned and left.

Song Xiaodong stood there, sneeringly put away Lawyer Fang's business card, and turned to leave.

Lin Su'er was still sulking in the car.

"Don't be upset. There was a reason for me giving them money. I did something to that money." Not wanting to hide anymore after seeing Lin Su'er in a bad mood, Song Xiaodong said to her.

"Huh?" Lin Su'er heard this and frowned even more.

"What did you do?" Lin Su'er turned around, pouting, and asked Song Xiaodong.

"Just wait and see. My money isn't so easy to take." Song Xiaodong said, and with that, he stomped on the gas and sped away.

On the way home, Deputy Mayor Han Yang's secretary called Song Xiaodong: "Hello? Is this Mr. Song?"

"Hello? Secretary Xu? It's me."

"Yes, it's me, it's Xiao Xu." Secretary Xu replied.

"What's up, Secretary Xu? Is there something you need?" Song Xiaodong asked.

"It's like this, Mr. Song. There's an investment exchange meeting for Beishan District Development Zone tonight, and Deputy Mayor Han would like to invite you to attend. I wonder if you have the time?" Secretary Xu said.

"Yes, yes, yes, since Deputy Mayor Han is inviting, of course I'll make time!" Song Xiaodong readily agreed.

"Great, see you at 7 PM on the third floor of the Spring River White Dew Hotel." Secretary Xu hung up the phone.

"You go ahead, I'll head home on my own." Lin Su'er said gloomily.

"Don't worry, just wait for tomorrow's show. I finalized things with Vice President Zhao today. He's decided to hire me as a special consultant, and I'll start seeing patients tomorrow." Song Xiaodong said to Lin Su'er.

"What's the big show?" Lin Su'er asked.

"The way they took my money is exactly the way I'm going to take it back." Song Xiaodong said.

"Alright, stop thinking about it. Come with me to the hospital again tomorrow." Song Xiaodong told Lin Su'er.

"Okay."

That evening, Song Xiaodong went to the banquet alone.

Spring River White Dew is a well-known hotel in the center of Minghe City, featuring a black and white style, white walls, black windows, and various decorations. With yellow chandeliers, the entire hotel's decor is quite luxurious, while maintaining a minimalist design concept. The lobby on the first floor is filled with various antiques, looking expensive at first glance.

The ground floor features an open-plan lobby with more than twenty black tables and white chairs. The second floor has private rooms, while the third floor is a VIP area.

As Song Xiaodong walked upstairs, Secretary Xu was already waiting on the side. Upon seeing Mr. Song, he eagerly approached, a stark contrast to his previous attitude.

"Ah, Mr. Song, you're here! That must have been a tough journey!" Secretary Xu then led Mr. Song to a group of out-of-town investors, introducing him: "This is our renowned businessman, Mr. Song Xiaodong from Minghe City. Everyone, please meet."

"Ah, Mr. Song, hello, hello. I'm Yang Chao from Tianjing City, in the electronic products business." Yang Chao quickly came forward to exchange pleasantries.

"Hello, hello." Song Xiaodong also responded courteously and warmly.

"I wonder, Mr. Song, what business are you in?" asked a middle-aged man with a big belly and a receding hairline, his face flushed with a strong voice, addressing Song Xiaodong.

"Oh, I mainly do investments, have some stores, and physical businesses." Song Xiaodong replied.

"Hmm, although the physical economy is somewhat sluggish now, the proverbial dying camel is still bigger than a horse, much larger in scale than our internet ventures. I'm Wang Hongfei, a person from Sui Mountain, in the e-commerce business." Wang Hongfei also extended his hand.

Song Xiaodong courteously returned the gesture.

"This development zone opened by Deputy Mayor Han is meant to attract foreign investment. As a local of Minghe, Mr. Song being invited here means you must have substantial influence!" said a woman in her forties wrapped in a red scarf, black tight dress, and white high heels, her figure impressive though her makeup was heavily applied to hide wrinkles around her eyes and face.

"You're too kind. Since Deputy Mayor Han thought of me, I couldn't possibly refuse. Standing amidst so many foreign investors, I feel somewhat lacking in confidence!" Song Xiaodong laughed while complimenting everyone.