Chapter 7 Seeking a doctor...
He tried to open his eyes wide and leaned over the counter, trying to find the shadow of an old friend in the girl in front of him.
Finally, Xu Ting had to admit that the thing that was most similar between the girl in front of him and Doctor Chen Nanhe was that pair of bright eyes that seemed to see through everything, making people dare not deceive them casually.
The only pity is that Dr. Chen died young, which is regrettable.
Soon, Xu Ting put away his nostalgia for his old friend, looked at Chen Yin with shining eyes, and asked:
"Just now...just now, young lady, you said you came to buy medicinal herbs for the clinic? May I ask..."
An unbelievable guess gradually arose in his mind, but behind the uneasiness was his hidden expectation, hoping that the person in front of him would follow his father's heart of saving the world.
Chen Yin nodded, her eyes clear, and said in a gentle tone:
"Yes, I plan to reopen my father's Huimin Hall and continue to diagnose and treat illnesses for the villagers."
Wu Qiufeng and his son Wu Wenbo, who entered the room with Chen Yin, seemed to be worried that the other party would not believe them, so they followed behind to provide additional explanations.
"Our Yinyin is a top student who graduated from Xuhua University."
"Since I was little, I've been following my uncle and memorizing medical books like... Tangtou Ge (Tang Tou Ge) and other medical books. He's an amazing doctor."
As soon as the words fell, both of them gave a thumbs up.
Although the two had never seen Chen Yin treat patients and save lives, it did not prevent them from blindly praising her medical skills.
When Xu Ting heard this, he immediately realized that there was a misunderstanding between the two, and hurriedly ran out from the counter, waving his hands repeatedly.
"Oh! This is really like a flood that has washed away the Dragon King Temple. We are all family and we should keep our differences. If it weren't for Doctor Chen, my father would have long been..."
When he got to the sad part, he stopped talking.
After a moment, Xu Ting smiled familiarly and explained:
"When Doctor Chen bought medicine from me before, he kept saying that his daughter was exceptionally talented. I think Miss Chen Yin has lived up to Doctor Chen's expectations. Xuhua University's medical program is not easy to get into, and all the major hospitals are vying for admission."
"Now, like Dr. Chen, he is willing to return to the town to open a clinic. It is truly admirable."
As he spoke, Xu Ting bowed to Chen Yin.
"You're too polite. The disease is the same for everyone, no matter where they are." Chen Yin gave the same answer again.
Hearing this, Xu Ting looked at Chen Yin with sparkling eyes.
"Let's not talk too much. We came here today specifically to buy medicine. I wonder if Uncle Xu could take us to see other medicinal herbs?"
"Of course! Please."
Business could not be delayed, so Xu Ting immediately untied the key from his waist and led the three of them to the warehouse at the back.
The medicinal materials stored inside are all top-grade, and he couldn't bear to leave them outside to gather dust.
Originally, Wu Qiufeng and Wu Wenbo didn't understand why Chen Yin said that the medicinal herbs outside were average. As soon as they entered the warehouse, they were instantly shocked by the rich aroma of various medicinal herbs mixed together.
The two of them stared blankly at the dazzling array of medicinal herbs in front of them, especially the precious ginseng, deer antlers, and Ganoderma lucidum all placed together, and their eyes were almost unable to control themselves.
Chen Yin took a quick glance, picked up a piece of Eucommia ulmoides, touched, smelled, and looked at it, then nodded with satisfaction, saying that the quality was excellent.
Then she took out the prepared list of medicinal herbs from her bag.
"Uncle Xu, these are the herbs and quantities I need to buy this time. I wonder how long it will take to prepare them?"
Xu Ting took the paper and read it carefully several times. The number of medicinal herbs recorded in it was not large, but there were many types. It would take some time to prepare them.
He closed his eyes and thought for a second, then opened them abruptly, looked at Chen Yin with shining eyes and said:
"It will take at least a day."
Upon hearing this time, Wu Qiufeng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
I thought: I only need to stay in the city for one night, so I can spend a lot less money.
Chen Yin looked at the other party in surprise. You know, she gave quite a few types, and it was a hassle to find them all. How could time go by so quickly?
Before she could ask, Xu Ting took the initiative to express his request.
"But, I have an unwelcome request."
"Uncle Xu, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly."
"This is my son. Since he was diagnosed with cholecystitis, he's been treated by both Western and Chinese medicine. But almost half a year has passed, and he still has a dull stomachache, can't eat, and has become almost as thin as a stick. If only Doctor Chen were still here..."
At the end of his speech, Xu Ting's voice choked, his eyes reddened, and a sad and sour feeling lingered around him.
"So I'd like to ask Doctor Chen to help me see what's wrong with the disease."
When Wu Qiufeng and Wu Wenbo heard this, they were touched and looked at Chen Yin expectantly.
If a patient seeks medical treatment, Chen Yin will naturally not refuse.
She nodded in agreement at Xu Ting's pleading gaze, "Uncle Xu, you're welcome. I just don't know where would be more convenient for me to see a doctor?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ting showed his bright teeth with joy.
"Okay, okay! Come to my house. To be frank, our two families are old friends. If my father knew that Doctor Chen's daughter came to visit, he would definitely scold me if I didn't invite you home for a visit. So, I want to invite my niece to my house to be a guest and help me with the treatment."
Chen Yin agreed to the request based on trust for the person her father was close to.
"Uncle, you are welcome. Please lead the way."
When Xu Ting heard Chen Yin accept his words, he was even more delighted. He ran back quickly with his hands dancing and went out to lead the way.
Now he was unwilling to keep the shop open, so he took Chen Yin and the other two home in his newly bought car.
Sitting in the car, Wu Qiufeng and Wu Wenbo were very nervous, looking at everything inside the car with anticipation and worry, fearing that they would damage the expensive car.
At the same time, the two of them also refreshed their understanding of Xu Ting's strength, thinking: Selling Chinese medicinal materials is so profitable!
Then the two of them looked at Chen Yin, whose face was calm, with admiration and sighed: My niece/cousin is really steady.
In fact, cars are also a novelty to Chen Yin.
It's just that this novelty is the same as that brought by tricycles, trains, and buses, and people just look calm on the surface.
Xu Ting, who was standing aside, felt more and more that Chen Yin had the aura of a master, and she was very confident in her medical skills, otherwise how could her expression be so calm?
You have to know that he just bought this car not long ago, and he is afraid of bumping into it, so he rarely drives it on the road.
Afterwards, the group experienced the novel elevator.
Before entering, Xu Ting proudly patted his protruding belly and said with a smile, "Haha! Both of the units on this floor belong to us. We've connected them so it's more spacious to live in."
Upon hearing this, Wu Wenbo opened his mouth in shock.
As a construction worker, he is very clear about the housing market prices. Such a high-rise building with an elevator is not cheap in itself, and the two households are connected. This person is definitely not an ordinary rich man!
Feeling the envious eyes behind him, Xu Ting's smile became more and more prominent, and he even laughed out loud.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The consequence of being too proud of oneself was that the next second an angry roar came from inside the door.
"Fatty! My son is in so much pain he can't even walk, and you still dare to laugh!"
The roar shocked Chen Yin and the other two deeply. Before they could react, an angry face appeared before them.
Rongyi was also caught off guard. She awkwardly suppressed the anger on her face, glared at her husband, and said with a smile:
"Our husband is such a jerk! He didn't even tell me we had guests coming."
"Come in! Come in!"
Chen Yin was still in shock from his wife scolding her husband, and subconsciously followed Rongyi's invitation to go in.
Wu Qiufeng and Wu Wenbo followed closely behind.
Rongyi looked at the three strange figures coming in, glared at her husband again, snorted coldly, and went in to greet the guests.
A flattering smile remained on Xu Ting's face until he thought of his son being unwell, which immediately turned into pity and worry.
He turned around and quickly followed his wife to the kitchen, and spoke first.
"The girl who just walked in is the doctor I specially invited."
"Doctor?" Rongyi repeated doubtfully.
Since then, Western medicine has become popular, and everyone is used to calling them doctors. If she remembers correctly, only some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners still use this term.
She looked at her husband in confusion, and sure enough, she saw affirmation in his eyes.
"The last time I saw a Chinese doctor, not only did it not get better, it made me even worse. Is there any reason for the doctor you invited this time?"
Xu Ting closed his eyes and nodded, then put his mouth close to his wife's ear and whispered, "She is Doctor Chen's daughter."
When the word "Chen" is mentioned, Rongyi immediately thinks of the past.
"Is that the doctor, Chen Nanhe, who saved Dad and handed over the job to our Lexin?"
As she spoke, her tone unconsciously became sharp, and it was obvious that she was shocked to the extreme.
At the same time, Rongyi's hands uncontrollably took out the precious wild honey from the cabinet, scooped a large spoonful directly into the cup, and stirred it quickly.
"She's Dr. Chen Nanhe's daughter. She just graduated from Xuhua University and is planning to inherit Dr. Chen's clinic."
"That's really rare. But the girl just graduated, is she a skilled doctor?"
"You don't know how good I am at judging people!"
Xu Ting smiled confidently, placed three cups of honey water on a tray, and quickly left the kitchen.
"Come on! Have a glass of water."
"Thanks."
Chen Yin looked at the yellowed cup and blinked. As soon as she took a sip, the sweet scent instantly filled all the space on her lips and teeth.
Her expression softened unconsciously and she drank slower.
Before I knew it, the whole glass of water was drunk.
Rongyi remembered the purpose of Chen Yin's visit and immediately said gently, "Would you like another drink?"
"No, no." Chen Yin blushed with embarrassment. It was really rude to drink so much when being a guest in someone else's home.
In order to change the subject, she immediately looked at Xu Ting, "Uncle Xu, didn't you say you were here to treat an illness? Where is the patient?"
As soon as these words came out, Rongyi stood up excitedly, pointed in the direction of her son's room and said:
"He feels unwell all over and is still lying in bed. Please, Doctor Chen, go and take a look."
"That's what should be done. Please lead the way."
At this moment, Xu Lexin, who was suffering from abdominal distension and discomfort, was lying on the bed groaning and unwilling to move. He almost asked for a week's leave from school.
Suddenly, he heard a burst of brisk footsteps, and there were quite a few people.
Xu Lexin mistakenly thought that other relatives had come, and quickly covered his head with the quilt to isolate himself from the outside world.
Rongyi pushed open the door and saw her son acting so childishly, trying hard not to be angry.
"Doctor Chen, that person lying on the bed is Le Xin."
"Le Xin~Come out and meet people." Rongyi gritted his teeth and squeezed out a word from between his teeth.
Seeing that her son was still not understanding, she quickly stepped forward, gently pulled the quilt off his head, and whispered, "Why don't you come and see who's here?"
When Xu Lexin opened his eyes, he saw his mother making faces and couldn't help but look in the direction of her eyes out of curiosity.
"Beautiful sister!"
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