Return to Africa to become a tycoon

Chapter 39 The Noblewoman Who Loves Learning

The carriage was parked at the door.

As they left the clinic, the servant standing beside the carriage quickly opened the carriage door.

Juliet was sitting inside, and her eyes lit up when she saw Liu Yide.

"Mr. Louis, you are truly...very charming today."

"Madam, you are the most charming."

Liu Yide replied politely.

Juliet smiled, his gaze lingering on him for a moment, before saying nothing more.

The carriage traveled through the streets of Genoa, heading towards the mayor's residence. Liu Yide lifted the curtain and glanced outside; the lamplighters on the street were lighting the streetlights.

The streetlights nowadays are all oil lamps, which need to be lit by people one by one.

The light from the oil lamp was dim and flickering.

Under the dim lights, the entire city was shrouded in a hazy veil. How many evils are hidden in this hazy veil?

Robbers, thieves, prostitutes... as dusk falls and the lights dim, everything comes to the fore.

But how can all the evils compare to those hypocritical people in those mansions?

Although this was his first time attending such a high-society banquet, Liu Yide was filled with anticipation for some reason.

There's even a feeling of eagerness to try it out.

The carriage stopped in front of the mansion. Mayor Piero personally came out to greet him—a man in his fifties with gray hair, a slightly protruding belly, and a radiant smile on his face.

"The amazing Louis!"

His expression and tone were quite exaggerated.

"It's such an honor to have you here! You know, I've been hearing about you every day lately, and today I'm finally meeting you!"

Uh, wasn't it you who delivered Mrs. Emily?

We're all acquaintances, okay?

"Mayor, you're too kind."

There was no way around it; the mayor's wife was standing right there, so she naturally had to be careful what she said. She looked at Liu Yide, her eyes lit up, and then she warmly reached out and took his arm.

"Mr. Louis, come, let me introduce today's guest to you."

Liu Yide was led inside by her. There were already quite a few people in the hall, so there was really no need for him to introduce them.

The moment Liu Yide stepped into the hall, the noise suddenly subsided. All eyes turned to him—some with curiosity, some with awe, and some with longing.

After a brief silence, the noise broke the stillness once again.

"Ah, look, it's Mr. Louis."

"Mr. Louis! He's here!"

At this point, everyone will go and see him, and be surprised, but no one will admit that I once received treatment there.

However, everyone was warm and friendly to him.

Liu Yide responded to each question with a smile on his face. His face was almost stiff from smiling, but in his heart he was thinking that this kind of occasion was much more tiring than doing experiments.

Mayor Piero, who had been standing close by, took advantage of a lull in his wife's conversation with someone else to ask in a low voice:

"Mr. Louis, I heard that the miraculous little pills you used during your treatment were very effective, is that right?"

Magical little pills?

You're very well-informed!

Liu Yide thought to himself, and then said:

"Indeed, it works very well, and I am currently conducting further trials on it."

"experiment?"

Mayor Piero shook his head and said:

"It's not that complicated. As long as the medication is effective, we can start using it immediately. There's nothing else to worry about. Sir, many patients are waiting for your little pills to save their lives!"

Mayor Piero's tone was very sincere, as if he genuinely cared about the patients.

"I think we should get this done as soon as possible. What do you think, Liu Yide?"

Mayor Piero seemed somewhat anxious.

"Don't worry, just ask for whatever you need. Genoa needs scientists like you to stay. I'll provide the greatest assistance you can offer."

Liu Yide glanced at him.

Mayor Piero's eyes were filled with sincerity—no, with self-interest. He spoke of helping, but surely this help came at a price.

Is it just about the money? Or perhaps he wants shares.

"Thank you, Mayor. With your help, I believe everything will proceed much more smoothly."

The mayor nodded in satisfaction.

Several local nobles nearby also gathered around, and they all seemed very enthusiastic.

But all the enthusiasm eventually turns to one topic—aspirin!

Although aspirin has not yet been officially launched, the news has already spread among aristocratic circles—Liu Yide has invented a pill that can reduce fever.

These pills can reduce fever and even relieve pain.

Some users even say that its effects are like those of opium.

However, that's not important. What's important is that it can play a role in treating syphilis.

With just a little imagination, everyone can see the potential profits hidden within.

From their eager eyes and expectant words, you can feel their passion that comes from the bottom of their hearts.

Liu Yide thanked them for their hospitality.

He knew that these people's enthusiasm was not without reason. They were certainly not motivated by gratitude, but by—profit.

These people,

He appears respectable but is actually full of evil intentions.

The more enthusiastic they are now, the more despicable they will be in the future.

However, this also means that I've become a piece of easy prey!

So, how should you protect yourself in this situation?

A young child carrying gold passes through a bustling market.

Feeling the gazes directed at him, Liu Yide couldn't help but have a profound understanding of these words.

However, they have clearly miscalculated—you will soon experience what it means to be powerless to reach your goal!

In contrast, the gazes cast by the wealthy ladies were much friendlier, filled with admiration, and... was it admiration?

I wonder if anyone will give me a handkerchief today.

He had just emerged from a pack of tigers, leopards, and wolves when he was suddenly surrounded by a group of fierce-looking noblewomen and ladies. One of the ladies sized him up from head to toe:

"Ludwig, my name is Philina, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, madam."

"Louis, many people praise your medical skills."

Another lady winked at him.

"We're also very interested in medicine. Would you like to discuss it with us sometime when it's convenient?"

Looking at the beautiful lady in front of him, Liu Yide had only one thought in his mind—are you sure you want to discuss medical skills and not health preservation techniques?

"Yes, Louis, I've heard you're the most skilled doctor in all of Genoa. It would be wonderful if you could examine me!"

As she spoke, the woman gave Liu Yide a scalping look, her eyes filled with an aggressive allure.

Is this... what women in high society are like?

Are they all so direct?

Is it really that fierce?

However, another noblewoman in a purple dress offered a different perspective.

"Mr. Liu Yide, I am very interested in Chinese. Could you teach me to speak Chinese?"

What a studious and elegant lady!

It's true that having many skills is never a bad thing.

Faced with such an invitation, who wouldn't feel the urge to become a teacher?

Moreover, spreading Eastern culture and promoting exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations is simply part of one's duty.

But in that instant, a warning sounded in Liu Yide's head.

Stay calm, stay calm.

More and more people gathered around, and Liu Yide could even feel the envious and even jealous looks coming from those around him.

Just then, a commotion arose at the doorway, followed by silence as everyone turned their attention there.