By the time the maid brought out the dessert, the moon had already risen in the sky.
Rock sugar stewed snow frog is served in a white porcelain bowl and sprinkled with red goji berries, like red beans falling on the snow.
Lin Li scooped up a spoonful and put it in her mouth. The sweet taste spread on her tongue, fragrant and delicious.
“If Dr. Lin goes to Penang, he must try the local Bak Kut Teh,” Mrs. Yu said with a smile. “Mr. Huang’s chef makes the most authentic Bak Kut Teh, and the medicinal herbs he uses are all transported from Yunnan, China. It tastes different from what we have in Penang.”
“And the night markets in Penang,” Mr. Yu added, “the taste of their fried kway teow and satay is unmatched in all of Southeast Asia.”
He looked at Lin Laosan and said, "Once we're done with the hotel business, we can go together and relax a bit."
Lin Li listened to their words and nodded.
If she goes, she'll definitely go and see everything.
She took the brown paper envelope out of her handbag and looked through the medical records inside by the light.
The shadow on the X-ray was blurry, and the Western medicine diagnosis was "chronic fatigue syndrome of unknown cause".
However, she noticed that Mr. Huang's tongue coating in the photo had a faint bluish-purple tinge, which in traditional Chinese medicine is mostly a sign of damp heat entering the body.
"It seems I'll need patchouli and agastache," she thought to herself. "And atractylodes and magnolia bark, Penang's climate is humid, these herbs might come in handy."
Use your consciousness to look at the herbs in the space.
Select a few herbs and put them in the warehouse.
Seeing her earnest expression, Mr. Yu finally felt completely relieved.
With Dr. Lin's help, no problem can be solved, no matter how difficult the illness.
He and Mr. Luo are a living example.
The line of people wanting to see her for treatment now stretches all the way to Tsim Sha Tsui.
However, Dr. Lin doesn't act easily. If it weren't for their relationship with her, he really wouldn't have dared to ask about Mr. Huang's matter.
Lin Li: ...Actually, I don't mind treating people.
Especially for wealthy people.
Unfortunately, Mr. Yu was unaware of Lin Li's true thoughts.
Later, after she learned of this wonderful misunderstanding, she regretted it for a whole day and night, feeling like she had missed out on billions.
It was almost 10 p.m. when the dinner ended.
Mr. Yu thanked him repeatedly: "If Dr. Lin needs anything, just let me know. I have already spoken to Mr. Huang. When you arrive in Penang, you will feel right at home."
Lin Li saw them to the door and watched the car's taillights disappear into the night before turning back into the house.
The phoenix trees in the courtyard rustled in the evening breeze.
"Madam, I asked Ah Zhen to leave some late-night snacks."
Uncle Fu came over, holding her shawl in his hand, "It's your favorite boat congee."
Lin Li took the shawl and wrapped it around her shoulders, the warmth of the cashmere spreading from her shoulders.
"Put that medical record on my desk in my study," she said. "I'll take a closer look at it tomorrow."
She walked to the window and looked at the distant sea. The moonlight cast a silver ribbon on the waves, like a silver ribbon.
"Where's the third brother?"
"He's making a phone call in the study, it seems to be contacting hotels in Penang."
Lin Li nodded and didn't say anything more.
When I returned to the study, Lin Laosan had just hung up the phone.
"Mom, I've contacted Mr. Huang's assistant, and he said he can arrange for you to come anytime. The private jet is ready."
He handed his mother a glass of warm water. "Mom, how about I go with you next month?"
Lin Li took the water glass and felt a warmth in her heart as she looked at the concern in her son's eyes.
"Saving lives is urgent, how can we wait this long?"
He took a sip of water and continued, "Once we've settled things for the children by tomorrow, we can set off the day after."
She opened Mr. Huang's medical record, pointed to a page and said, "Look here, he said he always feels tightness in his chest, as if something is pressing down on it. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is called 'dampness obstructing the middle jiao'. My medicine should work."
Lin Laosan leaned over to take a look. Although he couldn't understand the terminology, he had great confidence in his mother.
"Do you need me to come with you?"
“No need,” Lin Li shook her head. “The hotel is busy, and you can’t leave. I can go by myself. Mr. Yu said he would send someone to accompany me.”
She closed the medical record. "Find me a map of Penang. I'll see where Mr. Huang's estate is located."
Lin Laosan quickly found a map and spread it on the desk.
Under the lights, Penang's outline resembles an open leaf. Mr. Huang's estate is marked in red on the map, near the sea, next to a rubber plantation.
"It's not far from the city center," Lin Li said, pointing to the map. "It should be quite convenient."
She looked up at her son and said, "I'm leaving the household in your care for now. Don't forget to keep an eye on the children's homework."
"Don't worry."
Looking at his mother, Lin Laosan suddenly felt that her figure appeared exceptionally tall under the lamplight. "If anything happens to you over there, please call me anytime."
It was late at night, but the light in the study was still on.
Lin Li sat at her desk, flipping through medical books while organizing a list of the medicinal herbs she needed to bring.
The sound of the waves lapping against the shore outside the window accompanied her through the night.
This trip to Southeast Asia was not only for Mr. Huang's medical treatment, but also for the future of the Lin family.
If they can gain Mr. Huang's approval, the Lin family's business in Southeast Asia will be able to take off, and the hotel project will be able to reach new heights.
The next morning, Lin Li started getting busy.
She explained the children's study arrangements to Teacher Zhou.
In the afternoon, she went to the bank and withdrew some cash, just in case.
By evening, Lin Li had arranged everything.
On the morning of the third day, Lin Li, with only a few pieces of luggage, boarded a private plane bound for Penang, accompanied by someone sent by Mr. Yu.
Lin Li was not idle on the plane.
She took out Mr. Huang's medical records and studied them carefully again.
She discovered that although Mr. Huang's illness was strange, it was not without clues.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, these symptoms are likely caused by living in a damp environment for a long time, leading to the invasion of damp heat, coupled with high work pressure and mental stress.
She already had a general treatment plan in mind, and was just waiting to see Mr. Huang in person to adjust it according to the specific situation.
After several hours of flight, the plane finally landed at Penang Airport.
Mr. Huang's assistant was already waiting at the airport. Upon seeing Lin Li, he immediately greeted her warmly.
"Dr. Lin, welcome to Penang. Mr. Huang is already waiting for you at the estate."
Lin Li got into the car with her assistant and headed to Mr. Huang's manor.
Along the way, she enjoyed the scenery of Penang.
The unique architectural style here combines elements of Southeast Asia with Chinese influences, making her feel both familiar and strange.
Upon arriving at the manor, Mr. Huang was already waiting at the entrance.
He looked much more haggard than in the photos, but still maintained the shrewdness and politeness of a businessman.
"Dr. Lin, I've long admired your name."
He held Lin Li's hand and said, "I'm so sorry to have troubled you to make this trip."
"Mr. Huang, you're too kind."
Lin Li smiled and said, "I'm just doing my best to help you."
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