Return to Africa to become a tycoon

Chapter 40 Duke, I'm finished!

For a moment, the hall was completely silent.

Is it Mrs. Asolo?

Many people think this way because there have been rumors circulating for the past two days that a distinguished guest will be attending the mayor's wife's birthday dinner.

In Genoa today, who is more distinguished than the Duchess of Asolo?

People naturally connect the two.

Liu Yide couldn't help but turn his gaze towards the doorway. A strikingly beautiful woman beside him snorted:

"Mrs. Asolo doesn't usually attend banquets like this; after all, this is just the mayor's banquet."

The next thing I saw was a man.

A man who looked to be about 30 years old, dressed in fine clothes, with an expression of arrogance and conceit unique to the aristocracy.

As soon as he walked in, he attracted everyone's attention.

After a brief silence, Mayor Piero walked over enthusiastically.

"Haha, this is the most mysterious and distinguished guest I've been telling you about."

Many people have already recognized him.

Duke Fiano!

The oldest noble family in all of Rome.

Although his title was not recognized by the kingdom, even the king would address him as a duke, because his family was the most prestigious and oldest family in all of Rome.

"My God! How did such an important person end up in Genoa?"

"Is he planning to invest here?"

"Perhaps...it's because of Louis."

Naturally, some people thought of Louis and his remarkable qualities.

Many of those present had been Louis's VIP clients. So they almost instinctively assumed that the distinguished Duke had come here, most likely for this very reason.

You should know that this duke is very famous.

Of course, it could also be for aspirin.

After all, who isn't envious of this these days?

Upon seeing the arrival of this distinguished duke, some local minor nobles even abandoned their hopes of getting a share of the spoils.

It's not that they don't want to, but there are too many applicants for too few positions, and their strength is insufficient.

Federico clearly hadn't realized that Liu Yide had become a target for demons and monsters, while Alessandro, who was also attending the banquet, was different.

In fact, with the continuous trial use of aspirin in clinics, many things were unavoidable.

I originally wanted to warn Liu Yide, but I didn't expect everything to happen so quickly.

Especially when he saw Duke Fiano cast his gaze toward Liu Yide, Alessandro's heart tightened, and he whispered:

"Sir, Duke Fiano... is the most distinguished nobleman in all of Italy. He must have come here with a purpose."

Plotting... uh, yet another demon or monster has appeared.

In that instant, Liu Yide understood Tang Sanzang a little better, but he wondered if there was a Queen of the Women's Kingdom.

Just as Liu Yide was trying to avoid this so-called Duke Fiano, he saw that the other party was walking straight towards him with the mayor.

"You must be the amazing Louis!"

Duke Fiano looked at the man who was half a head taller than him, seemingly smiling, but his heart was filled with mixed feelings.

This guy... is very tall and handsome.

Damn, even her skin is so good.

Because of his height, it's hard not to notice him.

Upon entering, Duke Fiano saw him surrounded by a group of noblewomen, none of whom even glanced at him.

This inexplicably stirred up a sense of dissatisfaction in him, but such emotions were only fleeting and quickly turned into smiles.

That's why he came here, and not just because it was where the most beautiful group of women at the banquet were gathered.

More importantly, this guy in front of her—Monica had spent more than two hours alone with him, and it was at night.

Monica!

A person went to the residence of a single man.

It's still night!

The two of them spent more than two hours together.

When the news reached Rome, Fiano went mad.

Damn it!

What's going on?

That's why he came all the way from Rome.

I never expected to run into this guy at this banquet.

"Hello, Your Grace."

Although the other party was very good at concealing it, Liu Yide still sensed his hostility.

hostility?

We don't know each other, do we?

Shouldn't you treat me like a cash cow?

"Dr. Louis, I've heard of you when I was in Rome, but I never expected to see you here..."

He said this with a hidden meaning—this guy is just a doctor, how could he attend such an upper-class banquet?

Ah, they really are country bumpkins from Genoa.

Then, in a rather arrogant tone, he said:

"Piero, how can there be a doctor at your banquet? You should know that in Rome, ordinary people are not qualified to attend banquets like this!"

Wow, this hostility is so undisguised!

Mayor Piero stood to the side, his smile frozen into a mask. Only one thought occupied his mind: How could this guy not control his mouth?

You may be noble, but you know nothing! Louis, he's the one who brings wealth!

But faced with the choice between prestige and preciousness, Piero could only smile awkwardly.

"Your Grace, it's like this..."

The overwhelming hostility made Liu Yide raise an eyebrow slightly:

"Duke, I am not a doctor; I have only discovered a treatment for syphilis through research. However, if you need it, I can treat you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ladies around him burst into laughter.

"treat!"

Instantly, Duke Fiano seemed to bristle, his eyes widening as if someone were choking him.

"Who, who needs treatment!"

If this gets back to Monica, will I still have a chance?

I am clean!

Even when he does have affairs, he only has affairs with married women!

His reaction was so strong that it took Liu Yide somewhat by surprise.

"Ah, you call me a doctor, I thought you needed my help in this area! Actually, it's nothing, just an illness, and there's a high chance of it being cured."

Duke, when I was researching syphilis, I discovered that its incubation period is very long, sometimes even decades.

Oh, by the way, do you know about the incubation period?

Like you right now, you seem to have no symptoms, but actually...

Just kidding. When it comes to trash talk, Liu Yide, who has honed his skills online for many years, would be afraid of him?

Looking at Liu Yide, who was speaking eloquently, Duke Fiano regretted it. He could feel that everyone around him was watching him and focusing their attention on him.

They're looking at me. They must be whispering to each other. What are they saying?

Duke Fiano's mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts; he could even imagine what those country folk were thinking and saying.

They must be thinking that they came all this way just to get treatment from Louis.

My God, I, I came here to, to... Damn it, everyone must think I came here to find him!

Go see him for a medical consultation!

Just kidding. In Rome, who doesn't know that I, Duke Fiano, am very particular and only seek out married women?

Just then, Duke Fiano heard Liu Yide say:

"Therefore, we must maintain a clean and virtuous lifestyle, don't you think?"

Is it finally over?

Instead of feeling relieved, Duke Fiano felt an invisible pressure because he heard the whispers of others.

They were talking about him.

"I'm not sick!"

Duke Fiano instinctively offered his defense:

"It's okay!"

Liu Yide nodded, but his expression, in the eyes of Duke Fiano, infuriated him to the point that he lost his composure and shouted:

"I told you, I'm not sick!"

In an instant, everyone turned their attention to him. Their gazes were complex, but Liu Yide simply nodded slightly in response.

"I understand."

Inside the hall, everyone saw and heard what was happening, and the way people looked at Duke Fiano was...understanding.

Yes, I understand.

It's just syphilis, what's the big deal?

Duke Fiano opened his mouth, as if to say something, but found that everyone's gaze had turned to the same thing—

You don't need to explain, we all understand.

Damn it, I'm doomed!