My College Teacher is My Children's Mom-Chapter 704 You have a kidney problem!

After the meal, as they were leaving, Zhang Yue asked for Lin Feng’s contact information and sent him off with a large assortment of snacks and braised foods from the restaurant.

Xiaobao’s shoot was only scheduled for about a week. Once it concluded, the father and daughter prepared to head home. Zhang Yue called to express his thanks. Thanks to Lin Feng’s publicity, business at his restaurant was booming. Upon learning they were leaving, he insisted on treating them to another meal. He even drove out to the film studio, proposing to take them to a private kitchen run by a friend of his.

Lin Feng found Zhang Yue to be a very clever man. He wasn’t just smart; he was also good with people. He didn’t come across as a sycophant or a brown-noser. You could sense he was genuinely interested in friendship and knew when to let a topic rest.

The private kitchen was quite a distance away. Zhang Yue drove his car, which was worth over a million, and it took nearly an hour to get there with Lin Feng and Xiaobao. This time, Zhang Yue’s wife and son came along as well. His wife was dressed smartly and looked energetic, though she was on the shorter side; in a few years, Xiaobao would probably be taller than her. They had a son in the sixth grade, and their eldest was already in college.

Zhang Yue’s son was rather handsome. He leaned against the window with his headphones on, and perfunctorily called him "Uncle Lin" and Xiaobao "little sister." With his rebellious expression, his parents seemed at a loss, simply saying that their son was asking for a good scolding.

Xiaobao was playing a game on her phone when Zhang Yue’s son glanced over. "You’re terrible at this."

The words had barely left his mouth when Zhang Yue chided him, "Is that any way to talk to your sister? Apologize now."

Lin Feng didn’t think it was a big deal, especially since his daughter really wasn’t very good at games. "They’re just kids. You’re overreacting." His only real concern was whether Xiaobao would get upset. Her temper was so quirky that even he, her father, couldn’t predict it.

Xiaobao huffed, "Then you show me how it’s done!"

The boy took the phone. "Fine, I’ll play. Get ready to see how a real pro does it."

Seeing that neither father nor daughter was angry, the boy’s father chuckled. "This kid only knows how to play games. It’s a good thing his grades haven’t slipped, otherwise I’d really let him have it."

Before long, the two children were playing together, teasing each other back and forth without actually starting a fight.

Zhang Yue began talking about his own life, explaining that he and his wife had started from scratch and had done all sorts of jobs. By the time their eldest was in middle school, they had saved up enough to open a restaurant, and that’s how they made their money.

Zhang Yue was generous in his praise for his wife. Her ancestors had been chefs, and her own parents ran a successful snack shop. He felt he had married up, admitting that the success of his restaurant was largely thanks to the support from his wife’s family. Lin Feng listened with a smile on his face.

Soon, they arrived at the private kitchen. A bald, chubby man, whose eyes squinted into slits when he smiled, was already waiting for them. He greeted them warmly and, after showing them inside, began serving the dishes immediately.

As for the taste of the private kitchen’s food... honestly, Lin Feng thought it was just alright.

The establishment offered more than just private dining; it also had a KTV, rooms for mahjong and cards, and even a hotel. People came here for entertainment, not necessarily traveling all this way just for a meal.

After they finished eating, Zhang Yue told his son to take Xiaobao to play. "There’s an amusement park for kids here. It’s got all kinds of games and is a lot of fun."

When Xiaobao heard there was fun to be had, she chirped, "Daddy, I’m going to go play, okay? Call me if you need anything."

Feeling a bit concerned, Lin Feng said, "Alright. Come on, Dad will walk over with you to take a look."

The amusement park was huge, with dance machines, a simulated Counter-Strike game, and more. Xiaobao dashed over, her face beaming with joy. You didn’t need tokens here; you could just get an all-access card from the front desk and play as much as you wanted.

After getting his daughter settled, Zhang Yue’s friend showed Lin Feng around the property. The place was very private and offered a wide variety of activities, including a golf course and indoor hot springs.

Maybe I should open a place like this myself... But then again, I hardly know anyone anymore. Being a stay-at-home dad had turned him into a homebody. The one good friend he had wasn’t developing his career in Meicheng, but in places like Yangcheng and Jingcheng. They only ever got to meet up for a bit when his friend came back for the holidays.

"Director Lin, how about a few swings?"

Lin Feng stretched his arms and legs. "Sure, why not."

The men started playing golf. Lin Feng was, of course, a natural, sinking shots with near-perfect accuracy and even getting a hole-in-one, drawing effusive praise from Zhang Yue and his friend. After playing for a while, they went to sing karaoke.

"Director Lin, interested in playing?"

With Zhang Yue’s wife off with the children, it was just the three men. The friend’s question clearly had a double meaning.

Lin Feng declined. "Let’s go check out something else."

As they walked, they came to a door and could hear people having fun inside. Lin Feng had a good idea of what they were "playing." He changed the subject. "You said you have hot springs here. Where are they?"

In the end, the three of them went for a soak in the hot springs. It was an interesting sight: the youngest among them was bald and the chubbiest, while the oldest had a full head of hair, looked the youngest, and was in the best shape. The other two were incredibly envious. Looking at Lin Feng’s physique, they figured he might even be planning for a third child.

Zhang Yue’s friend was a straightforward guy who peppered his speech with curses like "crap" and "dammit." He was a blunt person. "Director Lin, this is just how I am. I’ve been this way for decades and can’t change it. You’ll have to bear with me."

Lin Feng laughed. "It’s no problem."

He used to curse a fair bit himself in his youth, but ever since he started raising his kids, that part of him was long gone. For the sake of his children’s well-being, he hadn’t uttered a swear word in years. Once the kids are older, I’ll... Uh oh, Xiaobao’s back.

After the hot springs, they talked about getting massages. The chubby friend emphasized, "Director Lin, I know you’re a good man and a great dad. This is all completely legitimate."

It had to be said, the masseur was skilled. After being worked on for a while, Lin Feng felt much more relaxed. The only one who remained unsatisfied was the chubby man, who, after a long session, complained that his shoulder and neck still ached.

Lin Feng walked over. "Let me take a look."

The chubby man brushed it off. "It’s just an old problem... OW, OW... OWWWWWW!"

While he was still talking, Lin Feng applied a few quick manipulations with a series of cracks, making the man yelp in pain.

"Hey, hey? It doesn’t really hurt anymore!" The chubby man moved around, his eyes wide with surprise. "Director Lin, that’s incredible! How did you do that?"

Lin Feng gave a faint smile. "I just performed a bit of therapeutic massage. Did it help?"

The chubby man’s face was full of gratitude. "It was super effective! The pain is more than halfway gone. I never would have guessed you knew how to do this, Director Lin."

Lin Feng smiled. "Call your masseur over. I’ll teach him this technique so he can do it for you in the future."

The chubby man was overjoyed and quickly brought the masseur back. Lin Feng demonstrated the technique three times, then had the masseur try it on him. "Yes, just like that."

The chubby man couldn’t stop thanking him. When he heard that Lin Feng also knew some medicine, his eyes widened. "Traditional Chinese Medicine? Here, take my pulse!"

After checking his pulse, Lin Feng said, "You have a kidney problem."

The chubby man’s eyes bulged. "No way! It’s... a man thing, you know what I mean..."

Zhang Yue desperately wanted Lin Feng to check him as well but was too embarrassed to ask.

Lin Feng smiled faintly. "I only know the basics. You need to get your lifestyle in order. Drink less, get more sleep, and lay off the women for a while."

Everything Lin Feng said was consistent with what a previous TCM doctor had told the chubby man.

"That doctor prescribed me some herbal medicine, but it didn’t do much... Um... Director Lin, would you mind taking a look for me?" Before Lin Feng could answer, the chubby man was already pulling up a photo on his phone. "Director Lin, this is the prescription..." He squinted at the screen. "Uh, can you even read this?"

The doctor’s scrawl was so illegible that the chubby man couldn’t decipher a single character.

Lin Feng nodded. "There’s nothing wrong with this prescription. You should continue taking it."

Hearing that, the chubby man said, "Alright, I’ll keep taking it then."

Lin Feng reminded him, "Just taking the medicine isn’t enough. You have to take care of your body. If you don’t, it could get worse, and it’ll be very difficult for you to have children."

The chubby man froze. "It’s that serious?"

Lin Feng wasn’t joking. "Yes. I don’t need to tell you what kind of life you used to live, do I?"

The chubby man and Zhang Yue were old classmates and friends. The chubby man came from a wealthy family; he was a bona fide rich kid who had always loved to party. When he finally grew tired of that life and wanted to settle down, get married, and have kids, he discovered... well, things were a little awkward. It was always one problem or another.

He had been married twice and was now with someone he considered his true love. They were trying to have a child through medical science. He was at his wit’s end. His girlfriend knew about his condition, so she wasn’t worried about him playing around—after all, he couldn’t. As a result, he had developed a serious inferiority complex.

"What should I do?" he pleaded. "Is there... is there no other way?"

The thought of losing a man’s joy for good was tormenting him. He was only in his early forties! Assuming he lived to sixty, he didn’t want to spend twenty years as a monk.

In truth, it wasn’t that there was no solution, just that it would be troublesome.

The chubby man was perceptive. "Director Lin, you have a way, don’t you? If you can cure me, I’ll be at your beck and call from now on. I’ll do anything you ask!"

Lin Feng remained silent.

Seeing Lin Feng’s silence made the chubby man even more desperate. Lin Feng was the richest man in the country; he didn’t need money or lack for people to wait on him. A guy like him wouldn’t even be important enough to get in line.

Suddenly, the chubby man let out a wail and burst into tears. Yes, he was crying.

He tearfully recounted his grievances. He’d been "incapable" for five or six years, mocked by two ex-wives, and gossiped about by everyone he knew.

Zhang Yue quickly clarified, "I never said anything."

The chubby man continued to sob. "Now, every time I see my girlfriend smile at me, I get scared, I panic, I just want to cry...

"I feel inferior around women, and I feel inferior around men too...

"You guys just wouldn’t understand..."

Indeed, Lin Feng and Zhang Yue didn’t understand, nor did they ever intend to. Seeing the chubby man in such a pathetic state, Lin Feng sighed. "Alright, stop crying. I’ll figure something out for you."

The man asked pitifully, "You really have a way? The doctors told me that for my condition, my only hope is a kidney transplant..."

He had the money, but the problem was finding a suitable donor. Moreover, the doctors said his inferiority complex was so ingrained that even with a new kidney, he might still... you know... It was all just a huge headache.

Lin Feng said calmly, "There is a way."

The chubby man had an elegant name, Zhu Ziwen, which was completely at odds with his appearance and demeanor. Hearing Lin Feng’s words, he smiled like a child. The smile was so wide that a snot bubble appeared, which made both Lin Feng and Zhang Yue crack up.

Lin Feng said that for the treatment to work, Zhu Ziwen would have to go to Meicheng. Zhu Ziwen didn’t want to leave his girlfriend, but when she heard he was going for treatment with an incredible doctor, she sent him off without a second thought. It seemed that while she claimed not to care, she actually did...

Zhu Ziwen promised that if Lin Feng cured him, he would give him half the shares in his several businesses. "I know you probably look down on this, but it’s a small token of my appreciation!"

Later, on a trip to the bathroom, the chubby man worriedly muttered to himself. "Do you think he can really cure me? He should be able to, right? His pulse reading was dead on! Ah, forget it. A desperate person will try anything. It can’t possibly get any worse."

With that, he walked out.

Zhang Yue stood there, speechless.

The chubby man’s condition was an open secret in their circle...