Chen Qingqing looked up and saw a plump woman dressed in silk walking in through the door, supported by her maid.
Out of politeness, she was about to offer a greeting when the plump woman simply ignored her.
With a stern face, he asked Shi Taishou, "Where is the doctor you invited? Hurry up and go to the back room, the master is itching and can't stand it anymore."
Shi Taishou lowered his head meekly and said, "Madam, this young lady is the doctor I invited."
Chen Qingqing nodded slightly. "Hello, Mrs. Fan."
"You're a doctor?" Madam Fan's face, piled high with fat, was full of suspicion. "Can a young lady like you really treat illnesses?"
Chen Qingqing smiled faintly, "Madam Fan, rest assured, my daughter has studied medicine since childhood and has some expertise in treating various difficult and complicated diseases. I am confident that I can cure Mr. Fan's illness."
"You?" Madam Fan's face darkened immediately, and she shouted at the top of her lungs, "Steward Shi, the master told you to post notices everywhere to ask a doctor to treat him, and what are you doing bringing in some greenhorn girl? You dare to play with the master's life? I think you're really tired of living."
Shi Taishou quickly explained, "Madam, please calm down. The doctor I invited is indeed a physician!"
"Nonsense! We've consulted every highly respected doctor within a hundred miles, but they're all helpless and can't cure the master's illness."
What abilities could a little brat like her possibly have? Have you lost your mind, or is your brain covered in shit? Why don't you think before you act?
Madam Fan glanced at Chen Qingqing from head to toe. Although the girl was dressed in shabby clothes, she was incredibly beautiful, with sparkling eyes. With a little dressing up, she would surely be a stunning beauty. Could it be…?
She dared not think any further; her fat face instantly contorted with rage, and she pointed at Shi Taishou's nose, launching into a tirade of curses.
"Well, you old bastard, you have no conscience. Is she the concubine you found for the master outside, trying to win his favor?"
"You wretched thing, the master is itching to death, and you still want to abuse him? Are you asking for a beating?"
Shi Taishou was so angry he wanted to curse. This spendthrift old woman was too unreasonable! He had gone through all the trouble of going from door to door to finally find someone who could treat patients, only to be scolded mercilessly by her.
Although he was dissatisfied, he dared not disobey his superior and patiently said...
"Madam, please listen to me. This Miss Chen has taken down the notice herself. She said she can treat illnesses. How could I dare to deceive you!"
Hearing his words, Madam Fan's expression softened somewhat, but she still asked Chen Qingqing seriously, "Young lady, are you really good at treating illnesses?"
Faced with doubts, Chen Qingqing remained calm and composed. She knew that in ancient times, due to the constraints of etiquette and traditional concepts, there were few female doctors, and it was inevitable that they would be questioned. If she wanted to be recognized, she had to let her abilities speak for themselves.
She smiled calmly, "I dare to take down the notice because I know medicine. If Madam Fan doesn't believe me, I'll take my leave."
Madam Fan chuckled. "Miss Chen, please wait. Since you say you can treat illnesses, let me make this clear from the start: my husband is the renowned Master Fan of Qingshui Town. He is very delicate. If you can't cure him or something goes wrong, you'll have to bear the consequences, understand?"
"I don't care if he's a good-for-nothing or just plain stupid. As long as he eats grains, there's no illness I can't cure."
"How dare you mention my name!" The words had barely left his lips when a chubby young man swaggered in, hands behind his back, giving Chen Qingqing a disdainful sidelong glance.
"We don't seem to have met before. How do you know my name is Fan Hun? Have you been admiring me for a long time?"
Chen Qingqing looked up and immediately frowned. The newcomer was short, but as fat as a ball, and had a face full of pockmarks.
It was incredibly ugly; she felt nauseous.
Fan Tong?
Making a fool of yourself?
What kind of parents could come up with such a grand and sophisticated name?
This is just fooling a simpleton!
She almost burst out laughing. "Young master, your name is truly unique and profound, exuding an aura of dominance. I've long admired you."
"I dare not accept such praise. This young lady is clearly a wise person. She was able to explain my name so clearly and thoroughly. I have truly met a kindred spirit."
Fan Hun was overjoyed, so much so that snot bubbles were practically forming on his nose. He couldn't help but scrutinize Chen Qingqing carefully.
Although the girl was a bit thin, she had delicate features and bright, expressive eyes that seemed to speak volumes, making her very endearing.
He was an exceptional man, a ravenous wolf in the world; with just one glance, her soul soared to heaven, her body frozen in place...
Seeing this, Madam Fan knew that her son had fallen in love again, and glared at him irritably, "You rascal, why aren't you in the back room with your father? What are you doing in the front hall? Get out of here right now."
Fan Hun finally came to his senses. He shook his head, almost spitting out his drool, and quickly wiped it away. "Mother, what does this girl do? She's really pretty. I like her."
"Look at your pathetic self, just like your father," Madam Fan said angrily, not wanting to talk to him anymore.
Shi Taishou quickly stepped forward and took over the conversation, "Young Master, this Miss Chen is the doctor I invited back for the Master."
"My apologies, my apologies. I didn't realize Miss Chen was a skilled healer," Fan Hun said with a lecherous grin, extending his hand towards Chen Qingqing.
"I've been experiencing backaches, leg cramps, and other aches lately. Could you please take my pulse and tell me what's wrong?"
Seeing his flippant words and his fixed gaze on her, Chen Qingqing was speechless. This man was truly lewd and obscene.
Knowing he had no good intentions, I wanted to scare and tease him, and let him know that you should never offend a doctor.
She feigned a serious expression, "Young Master Fan's complexion is dull, his eyes are glazed, and he has dark circles under his eyes. Without even taking his pulse, I can tell at a glance that one of your internal organs has been damaged. If this is not taken seriously soon, I'm afraid his life will be in danger within three to five years."
Fan Hun grinned, "Are you kidding me? I just feel a backache, how can a backache kill you? You're just talking nonsense!"
Madam Fan glared at Shi Taishou fiercely. "A quack! What a quack! My son can eat and sleep well, and he looks so healthy and energetic. She didn't even take his pulse before saying he was about to die. Isn't that just utter nonsense? I'm so angry! Someone, get this fraudulent quack out of here!"
Shi Taishou shrank back in fright. He was now unsure whether this Miss Chen was any good or not.
Fan Hun ate more than a pig in one meal. Despite his fat appearance, he was in excellent physical condition and spent his free time visiting brothels and seeking out beautiful women.
How could she say something like that, implying the young master will die in less than two years?
That's utter nonsense. It seems I've really been fooled by this little brat!
He hurriedly put on a smiling face, "Madam, please calm down. I'll let her leave, okay?"
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