The maidservant beside her was also happy for her, saying, "Madam, once your dark spots are cured, those people outside won't dare to laugh at you anymore!"

Madam Liu nodded repeatedly, then patted the rolls of fat around her waist and asked expectantly, "Dr. He, do you think this fat can be cured?"

She was not only ashamed of the dark spots on her face, but also helpless about the excess fat all over her body.

She looks like her father; she's the kind of person who gains weight just by drinking water.

He Jiuniang examined her carefully and nodded, saying, "Yes, but it depends on whether Madam can persevere."

"Really?"

Madam Liu shrieked, and He Jiuniang instinctively covered her ears.

Madam Liu realized she had gotten too excited and said, "I'm so sorry, I'm just too happy! Doctor He, if you can really cure me, I'll give you a thousand taels... no, two thousand taels for your consultation fee! You're like my own sister!"

It seems that Madam Liu was so troubled by her extra weight that she was so happy that she couldn't even speak properly.

He Jiu Niang didn't care about the amount of money, and nodded, saying, "Then I'll write you another prescription. Just follow what I write."

What I'm writing now isn't a prescription, but a weight loss plan. It's a seven-day cycle, with different exercises every day and different foods depending on the amount of exercise. Even the diet plan is written out clearly.

"Madam Liu, losing weight requires controlling your diet and exercising. As long as you follow what I've written, you'll see results within six months. This prescription is for one month; come back next month for a new prescription."

"Okay, okay!"

Madam Liu took the prescription and carefully kept it safe. She then said, "Dr. He, we really hit it off immediately. So, please don't call me Madam Liu. My maiden name is Cheng, and my given name is Xuewei. You can either call me by my name or call me 'elder sister.' How about we address each other as sisters from now on?"

Perhaps because of the unpleasant incident at Shili Piaoxiang yesterday, Cheng Xuewei didn't want He Jiuniang to keep calling her Madam Liu. She felt that having Liu as her surname was unlucky.

He Jiuniang smiled and said, "Okay, Xuewei."

She didn't have a habit of casually recognizing older sisters, and besides, she wasn't very familiar with Cheng Xuewei, so it was better to just call her by her name.

Cheng Xuewei realized that it was a bit abrupt for her to suddenly recognize a younger sister, so she wisely smiled and remained silent.

When he left, he gave me a silver note worth one hundred taels.

He Jiuniang gave the silver notes to Song Chi and told him to keep the money for now.

"Dr. He, you should get half of today's profits."

Song Chi handed over seventy-five taels of silver, but He Jiuniang refused to accept it, saying, "Let's settle it together when I leave. Besides, it's only noon now."

If Song Chi were to divide it this way, it would take countless calculations each day. It would be better to wait until the final calculation before dividing it.

"OK."

Song Chi also thought this was a good idea. Moreover, seeing that He Jiuniang didn't seem to be leaving, it meant she would still be seeing patients at the clinic that afternoon, allowing him to see her a little longer.

He was secretly pleased and instructed the young waiter to prepare food for He Jiuniang.

While they were eating, an uninvited guest arrived at the clinic—none other than Liu Chang, the owner of the famous clinic whose aroma had spread for miles yesterday.

The young shop assistant was the first to approach him and ask if he needed to see a doctor or get medicine. Liu Chang shook his head and stammered that he wanted to see Doctor He.

He Jiuniang had seen him long ago, but didn't want to pay him any attention. But now that he was clearly looking for her, she couldn't refuse, so she got up and went over.

"What do you want with me?"

"My boss said that in order to apologize to Dr. He for what happened yesterday, he would like to invite Dr. He to a simple meal and sincerely discuss cooperation with Dr. He. We would appreciate it if Dr. He would do us the honor of joining us."

Liu Chang spoke cautiously, thinking that He Jiu Niang would probably refuse. After all, the scene yesterday showed that his master was not a good person, and no normal person would go out of their way to cause trouble for themselves.

But He Jiuniang didn't play by the rules. After listening to Liu Chang's explanation, she nodded in agreement and even asked where the restaurant they had arranged was.

Liu Chang was dumbfounded by the question. What kind of woman is so unreserved?

He felt something was off.

However, he still said, "The master said that since Doctor He doesn't like our fragrant dishes, let's go to Shixu Restaurant, the best restaurant in the city. I will send a carriage to pick up Doctor He at 3:45 pm."

He Jiuniang was surprised that Liu Yancai was so thoughtful, and she didn't have to bother finding a place, so she readily agreed.

Song Chi stood to the side, looking somewhat anxious. He Jiu Niang turned to look at him and asked, "Doctor Song, is something the matter?"

"I...I..."

He started stuttering again. He Jiuniang was a little helpless. She turned around and was about to leave, deciding whether to say it or not.

Song Chi hurriedly stepped forward and whispered, "Dr. He, didn't you promise to come with me to see the lantern festival tonight?"

He Jiuniang understood; so that was the reason.

She smiled and said, "The lantern festival is at night, so it won't interfere with our mealtime."

Song Chi was speechless. He felt utterly useless, always failing at crucial moments.

It was Doctor Song who noticed something amiss and asked, "Doctor He, are you going to keep an appointment with Liu Yancai, the owner of Shili Piaoxiang Restaurant?"

"right."

He Jiuniang readily admitted it.

Doctor Song then said, "That Liu Yancai is no good person. Doctor He, why don't you take Chi'er with you? That way you can have someone to look after you."

Song Chi's eyes lit up, realizing that his father was still the most reliable person and could help him in crucial moments.

He Jiuniang shook her head: "Thank you for your kindness, Doctor Song. This is a matter between me and Liu Yancai, so I won't involve Doctor Song."

Actually, she was worried that Song Chi would hold her back, since having a third person present would make many things inconvenient.

Both father and son were somewhat embarrassed, realizing that their relationship was merely a business partnership, not one where they could discuss anything. Although they meant well, they had indeed crossed the line.

After the meal, Doctor Song arranged a private room for He Jiuniang to see patients. Since the news had been spread, many families had already come to seek her treatment.

However, Dr. Song still cherished He Jiu Niang's reputation and did not let her see many patients. She could only see about ten in an afternoon, and only those with very serious conditions.

At three quarters past dusk, the Liu family's carriage stopped precisely at the entrance of the clinic. He Jiuniang got into the carriage with an unreadable expression and left, while Song Chi stood behind her with a worried look on his face.

He had been worried that something bad would happen when he sent someone to investigate Liu Yancai's affairs. Now, seeing He Jiuniang get into the Liu family's carriage, his uneasy premonition has become even stronger.

Seeing his son's condition, Doctor Song coughed twice while standing beside him.

Song Chi was startled, but still obediently called him "Dad".

"Come with me."

Doctor Song turned and left. Although Song Chi was worried about He Jiu Niang, he still went into the house with his father.

"You have feelings for Dr. He?"

As soon as he entered, Doctor Song got straight to the point.