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"Christine, are you ready? I'll come pick you up now!" Johnny. Baker called at ten o'clock in the morning, and the banquet was ready.

Christine didn't say anything, she promised Johnny, and of course she wouldn't break the appointment because of Luke, no matter how dissatisfied she was with Johnny.

Not long after, Johnny came over. Like many playboys, he drove a luxury sports car. When he saw Christine wearing a white dress, which set off his exquisite figure, he immediately felt his eyes brighten.

"it's beautiful!"

Johnny himself opened the door for Christine before driving away. Sibella watched in the villa, and secretly scolded Johnny for his pretense. Everyone knew that Johnny wanted to pick up Christine, but playboys usually just play with some female stars. If you get bored, you will abandon it mercilessly.

Although Sibella is young, she has been in the industry for many years, and she sees these very clearly. Those female stars who love vanity usually can't escape this cliché. But Kristen was different.

The lengthy banquet process, the luxurious villa banquet hall, walked around various political and entertainment stars, Johnny's father, Old Baker, was a vigorous old man, but in his sixties, he looked more like a four-year-old. A vigorous man of fifty.

Christine's mind was not on the banquet, Johnny was busy dealing with various people, shuttling among them, teasing with many beauties, appearing to be unrestrained.

"You are...Kristen!" Suddenly a voice came from behind, making Christine who was standing under the big oak tree turn around, and then froze.

"Mr Baker!"

Christine was a little at a loss. The person who came was Mr. Baker, the owner of the day. He was smiling and looking at Christine with interest.

"I've been paying attention to you for a long time!"

Christine couldn't help but smiled: "I'm sorry, I just... have no interest in this."

"Too noisy?" Old Baker smiled slightly, keeping a certain distance from Christine, showing his good upbringing, "Young people like to be lively, and I didn't expect you to be an exception!"

"I like a quieter place, so...sorry!" Christine apologized slightly. She had a lot of respect for Mr. Baker Sr. He was a legend in the film industry and was respected by many people.

"Do you mind if we chat?" Old Baker glanced at Christine.

"Well, where?"

"Let's walk around!" suggested old Baker.

"As you wish!"

"This side is cleaner, let's go this way!" Old Baker pointed towards a tree-lined path. His garden is very large, and the tree-lined paths like this are relatively long, making it appear more secluded.

"What do you think of Johnny?" The old Baker suddenly asked after the two walked a short distance.

"What?" Obviously Christine didn't expect the old Baker to ask this question. "Excuse me, did you mean Johnny? I think... I don't know him very well yet!"

The old Baker nodded: "I know, many people know that he is a playboy, and children who grow up in rich families are always spoiled, and he is the same. But... I rarely see him willing to pay for a woman. The kid jumps out and gets her a starring role. I know you don't lack for opportunities like this, but it's rare for him to do that!"

"You mean...he likes me?" Christine frowned,

"Yes, I seem to have this feeling now, he treats me differently from others, maybe he has such thoughts!"

"Compared to those women he has been with, you can see his intentions for you, he really likes you!" Old Baker smiled, "You are indeed a beautiful woman, not only beautiful, but also nothing else I appreciate the worldly thinking of women!"

Christine finally stopped and looked at Old Baker: "Mr. Baker, I don't understand, why would you say such things to me today? You know, I have no interest in Johnny, I promised him to come today, but It's because of some...promise, that's it!"

"If... If I want to ask you to make friends with Johnny, that is, as a real boyfriend and girlfriend, will you agree?" Old Baker finally expressed his purpose, "I will fully support your development in the film industry , including the Oscars! I can invest in any movie you like to make for you!"

"I'm sorry..." Christine felt a little confused, "What are you trying to express? Is this a deal?"

"If you see this as a deal, then he's a deal!" Old Baker's conditions could easily impress most women, including those successful female stars.

"If that's the case, I can't do it!" Christine refused without hesitation.

"Don't rush to refuse, you have time to think about it!" Old Baker was not annoyed by Christine's rejection at all, he was confident.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Baker, I'm not feeling well. I'm going back. It's a pleasure talking to you, Mr. Baker! Please tell Johnny, thank you for his invitation and your hospitality!"

Christine's tone became very cold.

"Hopefully our conversation today will remain a secret!"

Old Baker's voice came from behind.

"do not worry!"

Christine suddenly felt a little disgusted with the smiling old man in front of him. This kind of person who can trade anything is really not worthy of respect.

On the way home, in order to avoid Johnny's entanglement, Christine decided to go back to Temecula. She always felt depressed and panicked, and desperately wanted to talk to someone.

In this respect, Zhen is undoubtedly a better target.

Zhen Fan had just completed an acupuncture treatment for a patient, a man in his thirties who suffered cervical spine injuries. Long-term office work caused problems with the cervical spine, and it was difficult to turn even a little bit, and the pain was unbearable.

I have done various treatments such as traction, acupuncture, and medicine before. The doctor has already made a conclusion, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to improve. When Western medicine could not help, I was recommended by the doctor to try Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine is generally the last hope after Western medicine treatment fails, and it is adjuvant therapy. Moreover, those who prefer TCM are generally white-collar workers, while ordinary families, because of medical insurance, choose TCM relatively less.

"How do you feel? Mr. Edward!" Zhen Fan asked him to try to move his neck.

The patient named Edward tried to move, and couldn't help the joy in his heart: "God, it feels good, I can move, it feels so good!"

"With a few more courses of treatment, you will fully recover. Of course, you should pay attention in the future. Proper neck exercises will help your health!" Zhen Fan sent Edward out of the treatment room.

"Thank you very much!" Edward shook hands with Zhen Fan.

"Please pay the bill here!" Zhen Fan pointed to the front desk, and Edward hurried over and took out his wallet.

The bill is online, and after Zhen Fan recorded it on the computer in the treatment room, it will be displayed at the front desk, and Zoe looked at the bill: "The total is one hundred and fifty-six dollars, which is the cost after deducting half of the medical insurance !"

"So expensive?" Edward stopped taking out his wallet.

"Sir, compared to the treatment effect, I don't think it's very expensive. On the contrary, it's already very cheap!" Zooey remained calm and looked at Edward with some playfulness.

"Should I complain that the state government doesn't fully include Chinese medicine treatment in medical insurance?" Edward finally paid for it, but he was a little bit complaining. In his opinion, the general fee of Chinese medicine is 80 dollars, which is considered relatively high. Didn't expect it to be more than double the price here.

"I'm complaining too, sir!" Zhen Fan interrupted and said with a smile, "It's a very regrettable thing that Chinese medicine is not included in the medical insurance!"

"You're right, you damn bastard!" Edward looked at Zhen Fan's displeasure, and quickly added, "I mean those damn state congressmen!"

"I scolded them like that too. When they set the drinking age at 21, I scolded them countless times when I was in high school!" Zoe added with a smile.

"Goodbye, Dr. Zhen, you make me admire your medical skills!" Edward shook hands with Zhen Fan warmly again before leaving.

Although I was a little uncomfortable when paying the bill, money is money, and friendship is friendship, and Americans clearly distinguish it.

"Goodbye! I hope your complaints can be heard by the congressmen!"

After seeing off Edward, Zhen Fan finally heaved a sigh of relief. This morning he was already the tenth patient. The word of mouth among the patients made Zhen Fan's reputation improve very quickly, and often one patient would bring a group of patients.

At this moment, Zhen Fan's cell phone rang.

"Hi Zhen, it's me, Christine!"

"Kristen?" Zhen Fan was taken aback.

"Shouldn't I...shouldn't be calling at this time?" Christine's voice hesitated.

Zhen Fan hurriedly laughed and said: "No, it's not, I just didn't expect it to be you, and today I planned to report to the police station. Someone has been missing for a long time. Fortunately, you called, so I don't have to go to the police station! Ha! "

Zhen Fan made a joke.

Zooey rolled her eyes while listening, and then buried herself in playing with her tablet.

"Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together, and I'll book a seat in the restaurant!" Christine said.

"Okay, tell me the place and time, I'll be there on time!" Zhen Fan said.

"The 12th block, it's relatively close, and the restaurant tastes good. At 7 o'clock, do you want me to pick you up?" Christine knew that Zhen Fan didn't have a car.

"Yes, why not?"

After hanging up the phone, Zhen Fan looked at Zooey, and Zooey also looked up at Zhen Fan.

"Kristen? Is that the vampire girlfriend?" Zooey looked at Zhen Fan playfully.

Zhen Fan shrugged: "Yes, a dinner!"

"Wow!"

Zoe whistled once.

"Dinner, wine, French kisses, maybe something else... Go ahead, this is your chance, big stars can't date everyone!"

"May I take you to be jealous?"

Zhen Fan smiled.

"No, you may consider it a friend's suggestion."

"Thank you!" Zhen Fan smiled, "I like this friend!" Then he took a deep look at Zooey, turned and walked towards the office.

"Damn it..." Zooey looked at Zhen Fan's back and couldn't help complaining, "Have you forgotten your old love when you have a new love? You really are a bastard!"

But it seems that she has never admitted that she is Zhen Fan's girlfriend!