Behind the old man stood an old man who looked like a housekeeper and was about fifty years old. He had his hands covered in his sleeves. When he saw Tang Xiaobao from afar, a gleam of light suddenly flashed in his eyes.

Tang Xiaobao only exchanged glances with the housekeeper, and his heartbeat quickened unconsciously.

The best among masters!

"Grandpa, Uncle Fu, Uncle, Dad." Cao Ying brought Tang Xiaobao over and greeted them one by one.

The old man opened his eyes, his gaze a little cloudy, yet revealing a ray of wisdom that saw through the world. Then he smiled: "So it's Xiaoying who's here. Is this your boyfriend?"

"Grandpa, please don't talk nonsense." Cao Ying blushed and introduced, "This is Tang Xiaobao, whom I mentioned to you last time."

Tang Xiaobao nodded respectfully to the old man and called out, "Grandpa Cao."

As they spoke, Tang Xiaobao nodded to Cao Jianjun.

"This is my uncle." Cao Ying introduced him to Tang Xiaobao.

Old Master Cao had three sons. The eldest, Cao Jianguo, inherited the family business and controlled the Cao family's vast assets. The second son, Cao Jiangong, pursued a career in government and currently serves as a ministerial official in Yanjing. The third son, Cao Jianjun, Cao Ying's father, joined the military.

Cao Jianguo was experienced and shrewd, and he nodded and smiled at Tang Xiaobao.

When Old Master Cao heard that the visitor was Tang Xiaobao, his smile immediately disappeared and he frowned and asked, "Is he the little miracle doctor that's been rumored online?"

"I dare not. It's all just random praise from outsiders. I just have a little knowledge of medicine." Tang Xiaobao said modestly.

Unexpectedly, Old Master Cao said with a stern face, "You are so young, yet you dare to call yourself a miracle doctor. I don't think it's credible. I think they must be asking you to treat me. If that's the case, forget it. When a person is about to die, why bother to prolong his life? Those who are destined to leave cannot be kept. I believe in fate."

Tang Xiaobao was a little depressed.

He was just being modest. He never thought that his reputation as a miracle doctor was exaggerated. After obtaining the super miracle doctor training system, Tang Xiaobao was full of confidence.

As a result, being humble makes people look down upon me.

Besides, Old Master Cao is not polite at all when he speaks.

Cao Ying glanced at Tang Xiaobao apologetically. She could see that Tang Xiaobao was a little unhappy, but she could only persuade him, "Grandpa, you don't know, he was the one who treated Dad's illness. His medical skills are really superb. Please let him help you."

Cao Jianjun also said at this time: "Yes, father, it won't hurt to take a look."

"Yes, I think we should let him take a look. I believe that my third brother and Xiaoying would not bring people here casually. Besides, you are the pillar of our family, so you can't neglect your health." Cao Jianguo also advised.

Old Master Cao laughed heartily. "I, Cao Hongtian, have three wonderful sons. Even if I die now, I have no regrets. You have always been united, and I am relieved to leave the family in your hands. Moreover, if fate plays tricks on us and causes our Cao family to decline, there is nothing we can do about it. Even if I live to be a thousand years old, I cannot change my fate."

Tang Xiaobao was a little amused and helpless.

This old man really believes in fate.

Well, actually, Tang Xiaobao also believes in this now. He has seen gods and captured ghosts, and his understanding of the world is completely different from before.

But let's not talk about anything else, just talk about the friendship with Cao Jianjun and his daughter. Since he is here today, he has to take a look on behalf of the old man. Besides, it feels bad to be looked down upon, and he also wants to prove himself.

"I heard my father say that there are only three people he admires most in his life, one of whom is Old Master Cao. He said that if it weren't for Old Master Cao leading his men in bloody battles, perhaps the history of China would have taken a different course. But he later retired after achieving success, truly becoming a role model for everyone."

Tang Xiaobao started talking nonsense.

Tang's father admired many people in his life, but none of them was as great as Old Master Cao.

As for the three-person theory, it is pure nonsense.

Everyone was confused by Tang Xiaobao's sudden words.

Tang Xiaobao continued, "What the old man said earlier makes a lot of sense. To be admired by so many people, to be able to support a family's prosperity for decades, and to have three outstanding people in one family, even if the old man dies now, his life is indeed worthwhile."

Hey, the old man was a little happy just now. Flattery never wears out, and who doesn't want to be praised? Moreover, Tang Xiaobao said it so confidently, and it didn't sound like bragging at all. But when he heard the last sentence, the old man's face turned gloomy, and the butler behind him had a look of lightning and murderous intent in his eyes.

The two brothers Cao Jianguo also frowned in displeasure, but Cao Ying seemed to be thinking about something and looked at Tang Xiaobao with curiosity, wondering what Tang Xiaobao was up to.

The old man said in a deep voice: "Go on."

Tang Xiaobao laughed and said, "Grandpa just said that he believed in fate. To be honest, I also believe in fate, but the ancients said that fighting against heaven is endless joy. This is the true meaning of life. As the saying goes, success depends on heaven, but success depends on man. If everyone just leaves everything to fate, then they are complete cowards."

This was a bit impolite. To put it bluntly, it was calling Old Master Cao a coward.

"Are you scolding me?" The old man narrowed his eyes.

The murderous aura of the butler behind him weakened a bit at this time. It was obvious that he felt that Tang Xiaobao was not a fool and that there must be something else behind his words.

"If the old man gives up on treatment, then you deserve to be scolded by me, your junior," Tang Xiaobao said bluntly.

The old man sneered: "No one doesn't want to live longer, and I am no exception. I am not the coward you think I am."

"Then why are you afraid of doctors?" Tang Xiaobao asked back.

The old man said, "It's because there are too many mediocre doctors and it's hard to find a good doctor."

"To be honest, as long as there is still a breath left, I can save the patient. I wonder if I can be considered a good doctor?" Tang Xiaobao smiled somewhat proudly.

The old man laughed heartily, then started coughing again. He pointed at Tang Xiaobao and scolded him with a smile, "You ignorant young man, you are truly ignorant and fearless. Do you know how ridiculous your words are?"

Tang Xiaobao remained calm, neither sad nor happy. "I've already proven myself with countless cases, so I don't need to prove it to the old man again. But Sister Ying and I are like siblings, and I came here at her request, so I naturally don't want to disappoint her. So, old man, do you dare give me a chance to prove myself?"

"So you've gone through so much trouble, but you still want to treat me." The old man said calmly, "But you really can't treat my illness."

Tang Xiaobao curled his lips and said, "It seems that the old master still doesn't want me to treat him. Well, this kind of thing can't be forced. But, old master, can you let me analyze it?"

"Oh? You haven't even diagnosed me, yet you dare to analyze it yourself?" The old man smiled.

Tang Xiaobao shrugged: "Just treat it as a few random words from me, even if it's just a guess, what if I guess right?"

"Then just talk nonsense and I'll listen." The old man seemed to be interested.

Tang Xiaobao breathed a sigh of relief and stared at the old man for a full two minutes before he finally understood what was going on. He said confidently, "The old man doesn't actually have any serious illness, but he does have a life-threatening illness. If he doesn't get treatment, it's hard to say whether he can survive this winter."