Chapter 439: The Mystery of Gu Changgeng's Illness
Bai Zhi naturally declined Dr. Zhou's invitation without hesitation.
She laughed and said, "Dr. Zhou, I'm not qualified to practice medicine, have you forgotten?"
"With your superb medical skills and being Dr. Ye's apprentice, who cares about that?" Dr. Zhou said. "Moreover, I heard that your research results at the military hospital will lead to your medical license being issued through special procedures. Your contribution is something that even my brother and other senior doctors couldn't achieve."
Dr. Zhou looked at her hopefully and continued to persuade her, "As long as you're willing to practice at Jishengtang, we'll split the profits 70/30, okay?"
"I'm going to the military base to spend the Chinese New Year with Lu Ye. I want to take a break for a while and don't plan to work for the time being."
Bai Zhi looked at him and said with a smile, "This is your family's pharmacy, so you can just keep it running for a while."
Knowing it was hopeless, Dr. Zhou sighed dejectedly, "Alas, I knew it. You can only help in an emergency, not in a long-term solution. I can't always rely on you to save Jishengtang."
Bai Zhixin said, "You finally understand."
Just as he was complaining like that, he heard Doctor Zhou happily dreaming, "I can only wait for my Linlin to graduate and restore the reputation of our Jishengtang."
Bai Zhi, "......."
Well, he still has to rely on others; he doesn't count on himself at all.
Seeing him squinting his eyes and dreaming about the future, Bai Zhi reminded him, "Don't be idle. Make my grandfather's medicine. When you have nothing to do, study medical books more. Don't read those martial arts novels anymore. You're still in your prime. It's not too late to study hard now. After all, even if Zhou Lin practices medicine here in the future, you'll still have to supervise and assist her, right? If your medical skills are too poor, no one will believe in your daughter's medical skills. After all, our traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes inheritance."
Bai Zhi's words seemed to enlighten Doctor Zhou, making him suddenly understand.
I felt utterly hopeless for life.
Ultimately, it still depends on his own efforts.
He was counting on his daughter, hoping she could take over the troublesome business of Jishengtang so he could be free and do what he loved.
If his medical skills surpass those of his daughter in the future, then others will trust his daughter and seek her treatment.
Then he might as well not raise his daughter at all.
Dr. Zhou looked utterly dejected, his tone becoming impatient, "Fine, fine, I'll make the medicine."
Bai Zhi nodded, "Okay, I'll come pick it up the day after tomorrow."
After Bai Zhi finished speaking, she prepared to leave.
Then, the curtain was lifted.
Someone was urgently calling for Dr. Zhou.
When the visitor saw Bai Zhi, his anxious face suddenly lit up.
With a delighted tone, she said, "Dr. Bai, you're here!"
"Mr. Gu, it's been a long time." Bai Zhi greeted Gu Jingming, the father of Niu Niu, the little girl she had treated.
Judging from his expression, he seemed very anxious.
Why are you at Jishengtang? Is someone in your family sick?
"Dr. Bai, it's been a long time." Gu Jingming looked at her and Dr. Zhou and said, "I came here today to try my luck and see if you were at Jishengtang. If not, I planned to ask Dr. Zhou about your whereabouts."
"What happened?" Because of Gu Jingyi's relationship with Lu Shan, and because she had saved that hero in her previous life, Bai Zhi's feelings towards the Gu family were more complicated than those of other patients' families.
“My father is ill.” Gu Jingming said with a worried look. “He has been bedridden for some time now. The old man is very stubborn and refuses to go to the hospital. We have no other choice but to come to you for help.”
Gu Jingming was glad that he was lucky today and ran into Bai Zhi as soon as he arrived.
"Dr. Bai, could you please come to my house and take a look at my father?" Gu Jingming asked earnestly, his tone almost pleading.
"If my father were to fall ill, our family would truly be riddled with holes."
Bai Zhi thought of the missing Gu Jingyi and the newly recovered Niu Niu, her eyes filled with sympathy.
She replied, "Then take me to see what's going on."
Seeing Bai Zhi's straightforwardness, Gu Jingming was extremely grateful. "Thank you, Dr. Bai."
Gu Jingming hurriedly took Bai Zhi to the Gu family.
Bai Zhi arrived in a hurry and didn't bring a first-aid kit.
She planned to come and check on the situation first, to find out what exactly was wrong with Gu Changgeng.
We will develop a new treatment plan.
Judging from Gu Jingming's words, Old Master Gu's illness has not been a recent development, but rather a chronic condition.
When we arrived at the Gu family's house, Grandma Gu was pacing anxiously in the courtyard with Niu Niu.
Seeing Gu Jingming bring Bai Zhi in, even the old lady Gu's anxious and cloudy eyes brightened up a little.
"Dr. Xiaobai is here?" Her voice trembled with joy.
Hello, Aunt Gu.
"Niu Niu." Bai Zhi patted Niu Niu's head. She was wearing a woolen hat, and her face was red from the cold.
"Aunt Bai, that's wonderful! My grandpa's illness will get better now that you're here!" Niu Niu exclaimed excitedly when she saw Bai Zhi.
"Let Dr. Bai come in first." Gu Jingming welcomed Bai Zhi into Old Master Gu's bedroom.
Grandma Gu, holding Niu Niu's hand, hurriedly followed.
Gu Changgeng lay on the bed, his cheekbones sunken, his whole body thin and bony, his hair and beard already gray, looking more than ten years older than when they last met.
"Dad, are you awake?" Gu Jingming called softly. "Dr. Xiaobai has come to see you."
Hearing his son's words, Gu Changgeng slowly opened his eyes.
His eyes were cloudy and bloodshot.
He looks like he hasn't slept for days and nights.
"Mr. Gu, I've come to see you."
When Gu Changgeng saw Bai Zhi, he struggled to get up.
Bai Zhi saved Niu Niu's life, and for the Gu family, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her their benefactor.
Bai Zhi said, "Old Master Gu, please lie still."
Bai Zhi sat down on the edge of the bed, looked at him gently and said, "Tell me where you feel unwell, and I will take care of you."
Gu Changgeng shook his head listlessly. "I'm fine. That's just how it is when you get old. There's no need to treat it."
"Dr. Xiaobai, we won't trouble you any further," Gu Changgeng said. "Our whole family is already very grateful that you were able to cure Niu Niu."
Gu Jingming said anxiously, "Dad, you're so sick, can you please stop being so stubborn? If you won't go to the hospital, then let Dr. Xiaobai take a look at you."
"I'm fine, I just need to rest for a while."
Gu Changgeng looked terrible, and his voice was barely audible. Bai Zhi could tell that he had even lost his will to live.
Grandma Gu, holding Niu Niu's hand, was also trying to persuade Gu Changgeng to accept treatment.
Gu Changgeng lay there stiffly, his eyes lifeless, a sight that was heartbreaking to see.
“Mr. Gu, now that I’m here, you can’t let me come all this way for nothing.”
Bai Zhi smiled and placed the person directly on Gu Changgeng's wrist.
Gu Changgeng subconsciously tried to pull his hand back, but Bai Zhi pressed it down with her other hand.
"Mr. Gu, please don't move."
She quickly took Gu Changgeng's pulse.
Gu Jingming and his mother stood nervously to the side, waiting for Bai Zhi's diagnosis.
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