C377 Beat Him away

"Chen, just a phone call won't do," Old Master Lau quickly interjected. "We really need your help this time; it would be rude not to show up in person."

"Here's the situation: an old friend of mine from the war suddenly fell gravely ill last night and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors say there's nothing more they can do and advised us to prepare for the worst."

"I was thinking, Chen