Chapter 489: Prickly as a Hedgehog

After inserting the needle, Bai Zhi said to Mu Qin, "Aunt Mu, close your eyes, don't think about anything, and don't move around. We'll hold on for twenty minutes."

Mu Qin didn't dare to speak or move, but simply followed Bai Zhi's instructions and closed her eyes.

......

"Xiao Zhi, what are you doing at home?"

Ye Tiandong rushed in and saw a middle-aged woman sitting in a chair with many silver needles stuck in her head.

I was also startled.

Why is this girl taking patients home?

Why would you tie someone up like that?

Upon hearing Ye Tiandong's voice, Bai Zhi turned around and said, "Uncle, I'm giving a patient acupuncture."

"Oh." Ye Tiandong saw that Xie Zheng was also there, and there were several people in the room. He was afraid that going in would disturb Bai Zhi's treatment, so he just said "oh" and didn't go in.

Xie Zheng saw Ye Tiandong, smiled, and came out to greet him.

He asked, "Mr. Ye, you're also in Nancheng?"

"Yes, I've been here for several days," Ye Tiandong replied.

He took out a cigarette, handed one to Xie Zheng.

Xie Zheng smiled and waved his hand, "I don't smoke."

Ye Tiandong glanced at him, seemingly surprised that he didn't even smoke.

So he lit a cigarette and started smoking slowly and deliberately.

"Did you refer this patient?" he asked Xie Zheng.

Xie Zheng smiled and replied, "I guess so."

Xie Zheng explained, "However, my Aunt Mu has a special connection with Dr. Xiao Bai and Doctor Ye. When she and her daughter came to Nancheng, Aunt Mu fainted on the train and was treated by Doctor Ye and Dr. Xiao Bai. Aunt Mu also has old acquaintances with Lu Ye's family. Later, I introduced her to Jishengtang for treatment, so we're all acquaintances."

Xie Zheng, remembering that Doctor Ye was still nowhere to be seen, looked at Ye Tiandong and asked curiously, "Boss Ye, it's almost Chinese New Year, when will Doctor Ye be back?"

Mentioning Ye Rufeng, Ye Tiandong lowered his eyes and said softly, "I don't know."

"oh."

Xie Zheng was somewhat disappointed by Ye Tiandong's answer.

The two of them stood in the yard, feeling the north wind blowing.

Just as Xie Zheng was getting too cold to stand and was about to go back inside, Ye Tiandong suddenly spoke up.

"You, Lu Ye, and this young man surnamed Chen are good brothers?"

Ye Tiandong initiated a casual conversation with him, which piqued Xie Zheng's interest again. "You mean Chen Lin? Yes, we grew up together."

"Where does he work?" Ye Tiandong asked again.

Xie Zheng replied simply, "He's a researcher, so I don't know the specifics."

"Um."

Ye Tiandong took a drag of his cigarette, and after a few seconds, he spoke again, "He does scientific research, does he have anyone in his family who does that?"

"His great-aunt."

Xie Zheng realized he had been too abrupt in his reply, so he took back half of what he said, "However, I don't know the specifics, I've only heard that they're all elderly people."

"His great-aunt hasn't retired yet?" Ye Tiandong asked again.

Xie Zheng shook his head. "I don't know."

Xie Zheng's parents are both engaged in scientific research.

Therefore, as a family member, he still had a certain level of vigilance and awareness.

They have a very strong sense of confidentiality.

In addition, he was indeed unclear about the nature of their work.

He didn't even know what his parents did for a living.

It should look very high-end anyway.

Normally, he would subconsciously avoid talking about his parents' work.

His grandparents also taught him from a young age not to talk about his parents' work in public.

When asked, just say you don't know.

Xie Zheng originally wanted to say that since Ye Tiandong was coming to Nancheng, he would do his duty as a host and treat him to a meal.

He's not short of money now, at least not short of money for food.

But because of his casual conversation with Ye Tiandong earlier, he gave up the idea.

For someone who runs a restaurant to inquire about scientific researchers is rather unusual.

Xie Zheng suddenly fell silent.

He instantly started brainstorming, and spy drama plots came to mind.

Does he have another identity?

It shouldn't be that bad, right?

Ye Tiandong didn't get any useful information from Xie Zheng, and it was indeed cold for the two of them to stand there. He said, "I'll go rest for a while. You can do as you please."

"Oh, okay."

Ye Tiandong went back to his room, while Xie Zheng stood in the courtyard, stroking his chin and lost in thought.

What exactly does Ye Tiandong mean by this?

A businessman asking such an abrupt question.

"Xie Zheng, what are you doing?" Bai Zhi's voice startled him.

He snapped out of his daze and looked towards the living room. "Is the treatment over?"

"Um."

Xie Zheng gathered his thoughts and entered the hall.

Bai Zhi has already removed the needles from Mu Qin's head and face and is planning to prescribe a medicine for her.

She instructed Muqin, "Aunt Mu, after you leave, go to Jishengtang to find Doctor Zhou to get the medicine. Just like before, decoct it twice a day."

"I'll also give you a medicine packet. You can put it under your pillow; it can help calm your nerves."

Mu Qin said gratefully, "Thank you, Dr. Xiao Bai, thank you."

"How much is the consultation fee?" Mu Qin asked, taking out money from her pocket.

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "Aunt Mu, no money needed."

Out of respect for Lu Ye, she could not accept Mu Qin's medical fees.

Moreover, it's clear that the mother and daughter are probably struggling financially.

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Mu Qin looked flustered. "You are a doctor, how can you treat patients without charging money?"

She had already taken two ten-yuan bills out of her pocket. "Take these."

"Really, it's not necessary. I didn't get any medicine for you, it's just an acupuncture."

Bai Zhi smiled and said, "You know my mother-in-law, we're all acquaintances, no need to be so formal. Just focus on taking your medicine and getting better."

Bai Zhi insisted on refusing the money, but Mu Qin, being very stubborn, insisted on paying.

Xie Zheng said from the side, "Aunt Mu, it's fine if Dr. Bai doesn't want to accept the patient. We're all acquaintances, so please don't be polite. Once you're better, make her a pair of shoes."

Xie Zheng knew that Mu Qin had very skillful hands.

When I was little, I would go to their house to play, and Aunt Mu was either making shoes or knitting sweaters.

Xiao Wei's clothes used to be made by Aunt Mu herself; she was the best-dressed among them all.

I visited her a few days ago, and she was still making shoes.

Upon hearing Xie Zheng's words, Mu Qin looked at Bai Zhi awkwardly, "If Doctor Bai doesn't mind, I'll make it when I get back."

Bai Zhi initially wanted to say no, but then she thought that perhaps if Mu Qin had more things to do, she wouldn't have time to be so sad all the time.

Furthermore, they don't want to owe her a favor.

Moreover, she seemed to be quite looking forward to having a pair of handmade cloth shoes.

So she smiled and said, "Of course not."

Bai Zhi's words delighted Mu Qin. "Okay, then I'll make shoes for you when I get back."

Gu Xiaoyue stood to the side, listening to Bai Zhi's conversation with her mother. At first, she wanted to stop her mother.

Bai Zhi is a young woman. How could someone who dresses so fashionably and is such a famous doctor wear cloth shoes made by her mother?

To be honest, she herself wouldn't want to wear it.

She has always worn shoes made by her mother since she was a child.

In summer, they wear cloth sandals; in spring and autumn, they wear cloth shoes with multiple layers of soles.

Winter is for cotton shoes.

But ever since she came to Nancheng and enrolled in the dance academy, she has refused to wear it anymore.

The girls at school are all very fashionable; she feels old-fashioned if she doesn't wear cotton shoes.

She didn't want to be looked down upon.

However, Bai Zhi's answer surprised her.