When I saw Yang Zhong's expression,
I knew he probably thought my asking price was too low.
But I had named the price myself, after careful consideration.
There was no need to haggle, and there was even less chance I would regret it.
I simply nodded.
"That's right, three hundred thousand. Under normal circumstances, your problem could be settled for thirty to fifty thousand.
"But this involves karmic debts.
"So the price has to be ten times higher—three hundred thousand."
Yang Zhong nodded repeatedly at that.
"Alright, alright, three hundred thousand it is."
He looked as though he was afraid I might change my mind.
After all, between Yang Zhong's treatment fees, examination fees, and the money he had spent privately hiring people to look into this matter,
the total was probably already well over three hundred thousand.
Ai Yousheng spoke up then as well.
"Brother Yang, didn't I tell you?
"Master Xiao Jiang is not only capable, but his prices are fair.
"Look at that Buddhist master you found before. He opened with a demand for two million.
"Luckily, the police caught him beforehand. You only lost a fifty-thousand-yuan deposit. Otherwise, you'd have suffered a huge loss!"
Yang Zhong nodded over and over.
"Yes, yes, yes. If Master Jiang can resolve my problem,
I'm willing to donate a Hope Primary School in the mountains in Master Jiang's and our company's name."
Yang Zhong spoke with complete sincerity, but I did not take it seriously. I merely smiled.
Then I checked the time. Seeing that it was about right,
I spoke to Yang Zhong again.
"Mr. Yang, it's about time.
"Clear this place up, take off your clothes, and turn off the lights.
"I'm ready to begin."
Hearing that, he nodded repeatedly.
Ai Yousheng also began helping at the side,