Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law-Chapter 571 - 574: No Way?

When Liu Ergou heard this, a look of astonishment flashed across his face. The livestream for Snow Skin Cream had just been scheduled, so how could there already be a problem?

While he was still puzzling over it, Huang Mao continued, "I'm definitely not lying to you. If I wanted to trick you, I wouldn't do it like this!"

Liu Ergou nodded. "Alright, then tell me, what's happening with the Snow Skin Cream livestream!"

However, Huang Mao didn't answer right away. Instead, he rubbed his fingers together with an embarrassed look.

Liu Ergou instantly understood what the kid meant. It was an internationally recognized gesture with only one meaning: he wanted money.

Liu Ergou didn't waste any time and gestured for Huang Mao to take out his phone. After they added each other as contacts, Liu Ergou transferred 10,000 yuan to him directly.

"This is a show of good faith. Now talk. What exactly is going on with the livestream?"

Huang Mao's eyes lit up as he stared at the 10,000 yuan on his phone, a delighted expression spreading across his face.

He then replied, "Our boss, Sixth Master, is planning to cause some trouble for you on the day of your livestream. They haven't decided exactly what they're going to do yet, just that they have a plan."

At this, Liu Ergou raised an eyebrow. Tsk, that Sixth Master? If this yellow-haired kid hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about the guy. Isn't that one of Yuan Wenkang's underlings? Since he's planning to cause trouble, this must have been ordered by Yuan Wenkang. I haven't even gone to settle the score with him yet, and here he is, making the first move.

A cold sneer formed on Liu Ergou's lips. Honestly, I was starting to think that brat Yuan Wenkang had died, given how long it's been quiet. To think he'd show up today looking for trouble. I have to admit, this kid's information is a godsend. If he hadn't told me this, I would have been caught completely off guard. The livestream would have been severely impacted, which in turn would have hurt the sales of Snow Skin Cream.

As Liu Ergou was lost in thought, Huang Mao turned to leave. Just then, Liu Ergou snapped back to his senses.

Looking at the departing Huang Mao, he asked curiously, "Hey, I'm a bit curious! Let me ask you, why are you telling me this? Aren't you afraid that Yuan Wenkang and Sixth Master will settle the score with you when you go back?"

Huang Mao, who was already walking away, let out a long sigh at Liu Ergou's words. Without turning his head, he said, "If they want to settle the score, then let them! Right now, I'm at my wit's end. I truly have no other choice!"

Hearing this, Liu Ergou raised an eyebrow. Looks like I've stumbled upon something interesting.

After a moment of thought, Liu Ergou said, "I see. But even if you were forced into it, I can still hear the helplessness in your voice." He then patted the chair beside him. "Do you have time? If you do, why not sit down and talk? We're not in a rush."

Huang Mao, who had been leaving, hesitated for a moment after hearing Liu Ergou. He then walked over and sat down beside him.

Just as he was about to speak, his stomach let out a loud, pathetic growl.

The sound echoed throughout the conference room, making Liu Ergou instinctively slap a hand to his forehead. Good grief, how many days has it been since this kid last ate? For his stomach to make such a wretched sound…

Huang Mao was extremely embarrassed by the noise and hung his head, unable to say a word.

Liu Ergou sighed helplessly and said quietly to Orange Bear, "It should be lunchtime, right? Go get him two boxed meals. We can't ask him anything with his stomach growling like that."

Orange Bear nodded, turned, and left. He quickly returned with two boxed meals and a bottle of mineral water, placing them in front of Huang Mao.

Liu Ergou said softly, "Eat."

Without the slightest hesitation, Huang Mao grabbed a boxed meal and began to wolf it down. These meals were provided specifically for Orange Bear's company, so the portions were generous. One box was more than enough for the security guards at the door.

Yet the young man before him polished off both boxed meals in just five or six minutes.

Liu Ergou stared, completely dumbfounded. Although he had a large appetite himself, he had never seen anyone eat so fast. His speed was simply unbelievable.

Could it be that working for Yuan Wenkang doesn't even guarantee a full meal? If that's the case, being one of his lackeys must be truly miserable. They can't even get enough to eat!

After finishing both boxes, Huang Mao clearly still wanted more, but Liu Ergou stopped him.

"Alright, that's enough for now. Your stomach won't be able to handle it if you eat too much at once. Let's talk first," Liu Ergou said. "Don't worry, there's plenty more food once you're done talking."

Hearing this, Huang Mao didn't hesitate and told him the truth. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

The gist of the story was this: Huang Mao and his younger sister had been orphans, relying on each other to survive. Recently, however, his sister had fallen seriously ill, and he had no money for her treatment.

Hearing this, Liu Ergou was puzzled and couldn't help but interrupt. "Dude, hold on a second! I feel like you're lying to me. You know Yuan Wenkang isn't poor. He's loaded. If he wants you to do something, why wouldn't he give you money? He might not be smart, but he isn't a fool!"

At Liu Ergou's words, Huang Mao shook his head. "Sigh, Master Yuan gives us money, but Sixth Master takes it all! We only end up with a few hundred yuan a month. It's barely enough to eat!"

Huang Mao's words left Liu Ergou speechless. What era are we living in? A few hundred yuan a month? That's barely enough to survive. No wonder he can't afford to take his sister to the doctor. And no wonder he sold out Yuan Wenkang without a second thought. The kid was truly desperate. If I were in his shoes, I would have done the same thing.

But soon, another question popped into Liu Ergou's mind.

"Wait, that still doesn't add up," Liu Ergou said again. "If you only get a few hundred yuan a month, why do you stick with him? If it were me, I would've just bailed. Hell, I can't even get a decent meal, why would I put up with that nonsense?"

Huang Mao didn't hide anything and answered Liu Ergou's question honestly.