Ren Lijuan looked at Zhang Yang and broke into a brilliant smile. "I’m not, I’m here for an internship. I’m currently an intern Sales Supervisor at this very hotel. Feel free to find me if you need anything!" "An intern Sales Supervisor?" Zhang Yang smiled as he looked at Ren Lijuan. At his remark, Ren Lijuan’s face instantly flushed scarlet, and she hurriedly tried to explain, "No way! I’m an intern supervisor because of my outstanding ability. If they hadn't specifically asked me to come, I wouldn't have bothered!" Seeing her flustered state, Zhang Yang just smiled and shook his head slightly.

Zhang Yang's true mental age was far beyond his apparent twenty years. The assets of this five-star hotel chain were considerable, and even securing a supervisor position at a branch location was no easy feat. For her to be a supervisor as an intern—to suggest there wasn't some kind of trickery involved would be pure deception. As for ability, why would anyone pay attention to a fresh graduate who hasn't even left school and entered society? Why would they entrust an intern with a supervisory role? Even with Zhang Yang's formidable capabilities, at the Third Hospital, he had only been a standard intern. At most, he used that status to perform tasks only qualified doctors could manage, but officially, nothing had changed—he remained an intern. Of course, Zhang Yang certainly wouldn't voice any of these thoughts aloud.

"Lijuan, who are these two?" The two young people standing nearby, a man and a woman, walked over as the woman quietly asked Ren Lijuan. "Jing Jie, this is Zhang Yang, my high school classmate. Oh, Zhang Yang studies medicine, and his medical skills are excellent. He's here for this medical college evaluation event!" Ren Lijuan pointed at Zhang Yang and announced loudly. Since she worked at this hotel, and this medical evaluation drew quite a few participants, making it a rather large event for their establishment, she naturally knew something about it. "Participating in the event, your classmate?" The woman seemed slightly surprised and couldn't help but ask. Ren Lijuan immediately nodded affirmatively. After giving the woman a definite answer, she pulled Zhang Yang closer and whispered, "Zhang Yang, this is Huang Jing. She’s the Vice General Manager of our hotel. Don't let her youth fool you; she is incredibly capable. Jing Jie is my idol!" "And this is Brother Hua. Brother Hua is here from the company headquarters!" Ren Lijuan introduced the young man and woman. Huang Jing appeared to be no older than twenty-two or twenty-three, not much older than them. To reach the rank of Vice General Manager in a five-star hotel at such a young age was indeed unusual; however, it likely had something to do with her family background. The man looked around twenty-five. He had been observing Zhang Yang with a hint of wariness, but upon Ren Lijuan's introduction, his face instantly relaxed, presumably thinking Zhang Yang posed no threat to him. The way he kept glancing at Huang Jing made his intentions obvious to many.

"I'm Zhang Yang, it's a pleasure to meet you both!" Zhang Yang extended his hand politely. Regardless, they were Ren Lijuan's colleagues, and proper courtesy was due. "M-Mr. Zhang, hello. Are you a student or a faculty member?" Huang Jing reached out to shake Zhang Yang’s hand gently, yet her eyes remained fixed on him. As the hotel's Vice General Manager, she was personally overseeing this national event for dozens of medical schools. She was well aware that the attendees were faculty members; this was not an event meant for students. But Zhang Yang looked exceptionally young, and since he was Ren Lijuan’s college friend, mathematically, he should only be a fourth-year student now.

"Zhang Yang is a student, but his medical skills are truly powerful. Exceptionally so. Last time my cousin got married, the groom accidentally suffered severe food poisoning, along with many others. Zhang Yang treated everyone on the spot, and ultimately, things didn't turn out disastrously!" Before Zhang Yang could speak, Ren Lijuan interjected, sounding quite proud as she spoke of Zhang Yang's prowess. Zhang Yang could only shake his head helplessly and murmur softly, "I am a fourth-year student, not yet graduated!" A fresh wave of astonishment crossed Huang Jing's eyes. For a student to be brought to participate in an event of this caliber was difficult enough, suggesting this student must possess something special—something the school was willing to showcase. Regarding the food poisoning incident Ren Lijuan mentioned, she didn't dwell on it; having not witnessed it firsthand, she couldn't grasp the true severity based on Lijuan's brief description.

"Oh, right, Zhang Yang, is that wedding gift you gave my cousin for real?" Ren Lijuan suddenly recalled something and pulled Zhang Yang, asking loudly. Back then, Zhang Yang had simply made a phone call and left after confirming the gift's efficacy, leaving many to speculate behind his back. Ren Lijuan had since learned of the effects of the Youth Preserving Pill. Her reaction was much like that of many others—she didn't quite believe that such a tiny pill could truly maintain one’s appearance. Because she didn't believe it, she hadn't paid much attention until she ran into Zhang Yang now, prompting her to ask. This was a normal human reaction: if the Youth Preserving Pill had been meant for her, she would likely be desperate for it and fully believe in its effects, just as her cousin, who had already taken the pill.

"The gift is real, of course!" Zhang Yang said with a smile. At the time, he hadn't had a suitable gift, which was why he had given that particular item. The man who hadn't spoken much, hearing their animated conversation, couldn't help but ask, "Lijuan, what are you talking about? What gift?" "It’s the wedding gift Zhang Yang gave my cousin, called the Youth Preserving Pill. It’s supposed to preserve one's appearance for twenty years!" Ren Lijuan explained quietly, a hint of envy coloring her tone when she mentioned the twenty-year preservation, though disbelief was more dominant. Preserving one’s appearance for two decades—that seemed incredibly difficult. They had never heard of such a thing existing. It was Huang Jing who subtly swayed, then immediately stared wide-eyed at Zhang Yang upon hearing the name. "The Youth Preserving Pill? And preserve one's appearance for twenty years?" The man scoffed, viewing it as sheer fantasy. Like Ren Lijuan, his first reaction was disbelief regarding the pill’s efficacy. He even suspected it was a tactic Zhang Yang used to trick young girls. Earlier, hearing Zhang Yang was a medical student hadn't elicited much of a reaction, but now, he immediately downgraded his opinion of Zhang Yang.

"Li Hua, what do you mean? If Zhang Yang says it can, then it can. His medical skills really are formidable!" Li Hua's attitude displeased Ren Lijuan, who immediately challenged him. "Nothing, I don't mean anything. Medical skills are great, but one shouldn't just talk nonsense. If a Youth Preserving Pill that sustains beauty for twenty years exists, shouldn't a Great Rejuvenation Pill that supposedly adds sixty years of cultivation power in one go also exist?" Li Hua said with a smile, but his demeanor revealed everything despite his claim that he meant nothing. Zhang Yang inwardly shook his head but said nothing.

He actually wanted to tell the young man that he did possess a Great Rejuvenation Pill—one gifted to him by the Shaolin Temple. However, the pill certainly couldn't boost cultivation by sixty years instantly; that was sheer exaggeration and fabrication. A human lifespan is finite; gaining sixty years all at once was impossible. Ren Lijuan was about to erupt in anger, but Huang Jing suddenly intervened, asking, "Mr. Zhang, what is the primary ingredient used to make your Youth Preserving Pill?" Her question stunned both Ren Lijuan and Li Hua into silence. Zhang Yang also appeared surprised, his brow twitching slightly as he looked at Huang Jing. He then replied, "The main ingredient for the Youth Preserving Pill is Beauty Grass, now called Dragon-Guiding Grass, along with many other auxiliary ingredients!" As he spoke, Zhang Yang kept a close watch on Huang Jing.

Upon hearing the ingredients, Huang Jing’s body trembled slightly again, a subtle movement that Li Hua and Ren Lijuan missed, but Zhang Yang, who was watching her intently, did not. This suggested that Huang Jing knew about the Youth Preserving Pill and that it was real. Yet, there was no trace of internal energy on her body, nor any indication of cultivation practice. She looked like an ordinary person, so how could she know about the Youth Preserving Pill, a substance known mostly among internal energy practitioners? Zhang Yang felt puzzled but said nothing. Regardless of the other party’s background, it had nothing to do with him. He had enough troubles lately—he was completely at odds with the Hu Yan family, and the grievances with the Li family weren't fully resolved. He didn't want to invite further complications at this time. Taking a deep breath, Huang Jing looked at Zhang Yang and asked again, "Mr. Zhang, the Youth Preserving Pill… do you… do you have any more?" She had involuntarily switched to respectful address when speaking to him. The allure of the Youth Preserving Pill was irresistible to any young woman who knew of its purported effects. Huang Jing was a beautiful woman, young and at her peak, but she lacked confidence in maintaining that beauty forever. The Youth Preserving Pill was different. With it, she could look exactly like this even at forty. The thought of remaining eternally young and beautiful made Huang Jing's heart race uncontrollably. Zhang Yang’s guess was correct: Huang Jing knew of the pill’s existence, knew of Beauty Grass, and even knew the alternative name, Dragon-Guiding Grass. He observed Huang Jing for a moment before slowly nodding and stating softly, "I do."

"You do? Then could you sell me one? No, three! Name your price, and I will pay whatever it takes!" Huang Jing spoke urgently. She had only intended to ask for one, but as the words left her mouth, she thought of her younger sister and her mother. Her mother was older, her prime beauty faded, but the pill would still be effective, making her look younger and allowing her to maintain that new look afterward. "Jing Jie, you can't possibly believe this thing is real!" Ren Lijuan gasped in sudden shock, and the young man named Li Hua also stared at her in surprise. How could Huang Jing actually believe such an unbelievable story? In his memory, Huang Jing was always composed and rational; how could she possibly trust something so absurd? "Yes, I believe it. Mr. Zhang, just name your price!" Huang Jing nodded firmly. She could feel her heart pounding rapidly. She wasn't a celebrity, but she still longed to preserve her beauty—that was a common desire for every girl. Sustaining one's beauty for twenty years—only a girl could truly grasp the immense attraction held within those words.

"How about this: ten thousand per pill. I'll give you thirty thousand for three Youth Preserving Pills," Before Zhang Yang could respond, Li Hua blurted out again. He pulled out a phone from his pocket, preparing to call someone to bring cash. He held considerable authority within the hotel and could easily arrange for tens of thousands in cash. (Second update, all from yesterday. Finally finished typing before dawn! (To be continued)RQ)

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