Chapter 178: To be decided later, due to special identity.

Chi Shaokang nodded slightly: "Okay, let's go to the living room and sit down to talk."

“Daughter, come to the living room, your Uncle Zhuang is looking for you,” Chi Shaokang called out to Xia Yuhuan.

"Okay, Dad," Xia Yuhuan quickly replied.

Zhang Xianya grabbed Xia Yuhuan's hand and asked her in a low voice, "How did you get involved with the Zhuang family?"

Xia Yuhuan whispered, "It should be related to treating Grandma Wang's illness."

Time was short and there wasn't enough time to explain in detail, so although Zhang Xianya knew the reason, she was still somewhat confused.

Sure enough, after they sat down in the living room, they started talking about Wang Aiping's treatment.

"Xiao Huan, tell Aunt Wang that you're 50% sure you can perform the surgery and remove the bullet from her leg?"

Chi Shaokang looked at Xia Yuhuan in disbelief and asked.

He knew that Xia Yuhuan had gone to see Wang Aiping for treatment.

He had thought that Xia Yuhuan's visit would at most allow her to examine Wang Aiping and help alleviate her suffering from her illness.

But to his utter surprise, Xia Yuhuan directly said that she could perform surgery on Wang Aiping.

If this doesn't work, what a huge mess we'll make.

For a time, even Chi Shaokang was in a bit of a panic.

"Yes, the chances aren't high, but I'll give it my best try," Xia Yuhuan replied.

He then added, "However, I told Grandma Wang to discuss it with her family first and not to rush into a decision."

"Comrade Xia is so young, how did you have the courage to say that you have a 50% chance of success for a surgery that even a group of medical experts dare not perform?" Zhuang Weiming asked in a low voice, his tone not very friendly.

Xia Yuhuan could understand his attitude.

After all, Wang Aiping is old, and the risks of surgery are indeed very high, so high that she could lose her life at any time.

As family members, it's normal to worry, and it's also normal for that worry to lead to a bad attitude.

As long as he doesn't start by yelling or try to hit someone, Xia Yuhuan can accept it.

Moreover, Zhuang Weiming's tone was unpleasant, but his attitude wasn't bad; he was quite restrained.

"The degree of certainty is only a rough estimate, not an absolute one. When I say I'm 50% certain, that's from my perspective."

"They say they're only 10% sure, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're only 10% sure; it just means they're afraid to take the risk."

"After all, Grandma Wang is quite old, and the risks of surgery are too great. If things don't go well, she might not make it off the operating table. They are just trying to mitigate the risks in advance."

"I'm young, energetic, and braver than them, so I naturally dare to face challenges head-on."

Xia Yuhuan said calmly.

"Comrade Xia, your explanation is not enough to convince me to agree to let you perform the surgery on my mother."

Xia Yuhuan nodded understandingly: "This matter does need to be considered carefully, so I don't plan to perform surgery on Grandma Wang right now."

"Her health is generally weak due to years of suffering. I need time to recuperate her so that she can return to normal or even be close to normal."

"The treatment will take some time, so there's no need for you to rush into a decision."

"If you are still unwilling to take the risk after I have cured Grandma Wang's health, then we will not have the surgery."

"In any case, conditioning her body will be beneficial and harmless to Grandma Wang's health, don't you think?"

Xia Yuhuan remained calm, showing no displeasure at being questioned.

Despite his young age, he showed none of the impetuousness or recklessness typical of youth, displaying a composure that surprised Zhuang Weiming.

This also inexplicably made him trust her more.

He suddenly understood why his mother had said that he would change his attitude once he saw Xia Yuhuan.

“Alright, then let’s do as Comrade Xia said and focus on getting my mother’s health improved first. We’ll discuss whether or not to have surgery after she’s recovered,” Zhuang Weiming said in a deep voice.

Xia Yuhuan nodded gently: "Okay, then remember to send someone to pick up the medicine you need to drink every morning."

"Can't you prescribe medicine for us? Are we supposed to brew the medicine ourselves at home?" Zhuang Weiming asked.

"Of course, but there are some tricks to decocting the medicine. If I decoct it myself, the effect will be better."

"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Comrade Xia. I'll have someone come to pick up the medicine on time every day."

"How much do you need to buy the medicinal herbs? I'll give you the money," Zhuang Weiming asked again.

“I really didn’t know that. My dad specially set aside a room for me to use as a pharmacy. He also bought all the medicinal herbs. I just use them and call my dad to restock when I run out.”

“I have all the medicinal herbs here. I have all the herbs that Grandma Wang needs. Just take them and use them.”

"How about I write you a prescription, and you go out and find out the prices of the herbs?" Xia Yuhuan asked.

“Okay. Old Chi, give me the price later and I'll give it to you.”

Chi Shaokang smiled and said, "That won't be necessary. It's just a little money, nothing serious."

“No, this is for my elderly mother’s medical treatment. The medicine should be paid for in the proper way. How can you not give it to her?” Zhuang Weiming insisted.

"Furthermore, I also need to pay Xia's consultation fee."

“Our friendship is our friendship, and medical treatment is medical treatment. We must keep these things separate and not cut corners.”

Upon hearing this, Chi Shaokang did not refuse any longer: "Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony and will accept it."

Having finished discussing business, Zhuang Weiming showed no intention of lingering and got up to leave.

After he left, Chi Shaokang and Zhang Xianya both looked at Xia Yuhuan, their eyes filled with worry.

"You silly child, how come you can't keep your mouth shut after you go out? Is this the kind of thing you can just say whatever you want?" Zhang Xianya was extremely anxious.

Xia Yuhuan blinked: "I didn't make things up. I'm a doctor, my job is to treat and save lives. I felt I was somewhat confident, so I said it."

"Besides, this isn't a forced sale. I said I was confident, and if they don't believe me or aren't willing, then forget it."

"I just couldn't bear to see the old man suffering so much pain."

Chi Shaokang gently patted Zhang Xianya's hand, signaling her to calm down.

"Don't rush. You know Xiao Huan's personality; she won't do things she's not sure about."

Then she looked at Xia Yuhuan and said, "Your mother is also nervous, afraid that you won't know anything and will cause trouble."

"Is that Grandma Wang of a very high status?" Xia Yuhuan asked curiously.

She sensed that both Chi Shaokang and Zhang Xianya were quite concerned about her treating Wang Aiping.

“Yes,” Chi Shaokang said, “She fought alongside the main force during the War of Resistance against Japan, making outstanding contributions.”

"After the founding of the country, although she was not awarded the rank of general, her status was still extremely high."

Xia Yuhuan suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder she noticed that Chi Shaokang was quite polite to Zhuang Weiming just now.

It seems that it wasn't just because of Zhuang Weiming himself, but also because of Wang Aiping.