The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 480

You have to understand that Joshua's Healthy Land is conducting its business in New York in partnership with TMO. With that in mind, Pork was convinced that Joshua knew Daniel because of Jessica! So, in Pork's eyes, the country boy remained nothing more than that—an unworthy, filthy country boy boastful because of a woman’s connections.

Joshua, being the smart old man that he was, immediately understood what Pork had been talking about. It turned out the whole debate was about a bet with Pork. He quickly turned to Daniel and exclaimed, "Master, now can I finally openly call you 'Master'?"

Joshua's words shocked everyone present like a bolt of lightning from a clear sky. Avery was the first to snap out of it, and she looked at Joshua in disbelief, asking, "Joshua, what did you just call this country boy?"

"He's not a country boy; he is my Master! The medical skills of my Master can only be described as divine. I’ve never respected anyone as much as I respect him in my entire life!"

Joshua's declaration dumbfounded Avery. She stared wide-eyed, unable to believe it.

Beside her, Pork was completely taken aback. Even though Joshua had already addressed Daniel as 'Master,' he refused to believe it. He suspected this was just an act, that Daniel had hired an actor to play Joshua.

So, Pork let out a cold sneer, and his confidence quickly returned. "Joshua, I know your Healthy Land has expanded operations into New York and has a partnership with TMO. So it's true, you do know this country fellow. But even if you know him, you shouldn't be playing along with his act, right?

I understand that The Grants might rank at the end among New York's The Eight Families, just barely making it into the group. But calling a country boy 'Master,' aren’t you belittling yourself? Aren’t you tarnishing the reputation of The Grants?

With the way you just acted, how could you face The Grants' ancestors in heaven? If word gets out you took a country boy as 'Master,' aren't you afraid of The Grants becoming a laughing stock?"

Pork's mockery visibly darkened Joshua's mood. However, instead of lashing out at Pork, Joshua turned to Avery. "Is this the way The Matthews raises their younger generation?"

Avery, a woman who knew propriety, also knew that The Grants, as part of The Eight Families, were not merely for show; they had real power. Even being at the bottom of that elite list, The Grants were not a family that anyone could afford to slight without consequence.

"Pork, apologize to Joshua right this moment! What are you saying?"

Though Pork was reluctant inside, he dared not disobey Avery's command. Angry as she might be, she could genuinely lash out at him. A wise man does not fight when he’s at a disadvantage; under Avery's stern gaze, Pork hastened to bow to Joshua.

"I'm sorry, Joshua!"

"Forget it! I can't be bothered to argue with a younger person," Joshua dismissed, then turned to Daniel and asked, "Master, what did you call me here for?"

Daniel pointed to Kind on the hospital bed and asked, "Do you think you can treat this patient's condition?"