did not say anything more but turned around to walk further into the corridor.Although it was New Year's Eve tonight, there wasn't a single person resting at the TV station, from the director all the...Chapter 119: The Mysterious Patient

"Old Master Yue, this…..."

The moment Xiao Liu opened his mouth to speak, Old Master Yue waved a hand to stop him. Standing in front of the counter, Old Master Yue watched as Xiao Mingyu was dispensing the herbs. Although there was a hint of envy within him, Old Master Yue had long since come to terms with many things due to his age and experience. That hint of envy disappeared instantly, leaving only admiration behind. With Xiao Mingyu’s emergence, the Xiao family now had someone to carry on its legacy; even if he were to pass away, he could give an account to his father in the afterlife.

Xiao Liu knew something was amiss when Old Master Yue stopped him from speaking. After calming down and taking a closer look at Xiao Mingyu dispensing the herbs, he noticed there was a certain charm to Xiao Mingyu's movements that reminded him of how Old Master Yue dispensed herbs. Could it be...

Was this possible How old could he be Xiao Liu had already been jealous because of Xiao Mingyu’s youth and medical skills. He kept telling himself that his own skills were inferior to Xiao Mingyu’s merely due to the timing of when he started learning them. However, in terms of dispensing herbs, Xiao Liu thought he was superior to Xiao Mingyu, which was why he did not stop Xiao Mingyu from helping him earlier and secretly wanted to see how well Xiao Mingyu could do.

Although it went against his wishes to admit it, the look of appreciation on Old Master Yue’s face told him that he was right about his suspicions. To even think about competing with someone like this… Xiao Liu couldn't help but give a bitter smile.

The two patients waiting for their prescriptions and the patient who had come over with Old Master Yue saw that when Old Master Yue arrived, he did not stop Xiao Mingyu from dispensing herbs but rather looked on in admiration. They too could not tear their eyes away from Xiao Mingyu as they watched.

In just a few minutes, Xiao Mingyu had already finished one prescription and quickly completed the second one without hesitation. He neatly packed both bags of medicine and tied them with knots according to an ancient method, making them very secure.

Time flew by; when they saw their last patient off, it was already dusk. The patients who had been waiting earlier could have seen a doctor much sooner but because of their hesitation, they had waited all afternoon. After the last patient left, Old Master Yue, exhausted from his long day’s work, turned to Xiao Mingyu.

"Junior Brother, you’ve made me busy for the entire day today. I forgot to ask when you came this morning; why did you come here" Old Master Yue stretched his body slightly and only then realized that there must be a reason behind Xiao Mingyu’s visit.

"Senior Brother, I actually have something important to ask of you!" said Xiao Mingyu.

Old Master Yue burst out laughing. "Ha ha, what do you mean by asking Just say it! As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse.

"Senior Brother, I want to reopen the Xiao Family's Wan Sheng Hall and plan to purchase medicinal herbs from Renhe Hall. That's why I came here for your help."

"Reopen Wan Sheng Hall" Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, Old Yue asked in shock.

"Yes, I intend to reopen Wan Sheng Hall!" said Xiao Yu resolutely.

Hearing the determination in Xiao Yu’s voice, Old Yue fell into deep thought. A nostalgic expression appeared on his face as he slowly said, "Wan Sheng Hall!! When my father was alive and well, despite all inquiries made by him, there was no news about the eldest young master. He assumed that the eldest young master had met with an accident. Therefore, he conceived the idea of reopening Wan Sheng Hall to continue the lineage of Xiao Family, but due to not being a direct descendant of Xiao Family, even till his death, he never dared to use the name and fame of Xiao Family. Now you plan to reopen it I fully support your decision!"

After finishing his speech, Old Yue seemed to have used up all his energy and paused for a moment before continuing, "I will take full responsibility for your initial batch of medicinal herbs."

"Senior Brother, that's too much!" Xiao Yu said immediately upon hearing Old Yue’s offer.

"Why is it too much Don't forget our Yue Family is also considered a branch of the Xiao Family's Wan Sheng Hall! Why can't I take full responsibility for your medicinal herbs Besides, reopening Wan Sheng Hall has always been my father's lifelong wish!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu’s words, Old Yue suddenly stood up and said with a stern face.

Xiao Yu did not expect Old Yue to react so strongly. Seeing his expression, he could only smile bitterly and say, "Alright then! I'll follow Senior Brother's lead!"

Only after hearing this did Old Yue nod approvingly and said, "I’ll instruct my second son Xiao Hongyang to start seeing patients at Wan Sheng Hall. He took the surname of Xiao with the intention of ensuring the continuity of Xiao Family’s lineage. So technically speaking, he belongs to the Xiao Family's lineage."

Xiao Yu knew that Yue Family had changed their son’s surname as a way of repaying the kindness of the Xiao Family from the past, in order to ensure the continuation of the Xiao Family's legacy. Therefore, Xiao Yu understood that it was inappropriate for him to refuse this offer, and doing so would only hurt the feelings of the Yue Family. Moreover, considering that the Yue Family is indeed a branch of the Xiao Family, there’s no need to be overly formal.

"Alright then! I’ll leave everything up to Senior Brother!" Xiao Yu bowed slightly in respect towards Old Yue. This gesture was an acknowledgment of their family's righteousness, as disloyalty and ingratitude are common nowadays. Therefore, what the Yue Family has done is truly commendable.

"Junior Brother, when do you plan on opening your doors for business I need to make arrangements in advance!" Old Yue said after a moment of contemplation.

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and then slowly said, "I plan to do it on the 16th day of this lunar month. That day is an auspicious yellow date suitable for all matters!"

While Xiao Yu was discussing something with Old Yue, suddenly someone knocked at the door. Who would come to this small hall at this time Generally, when Old Yue rested, he didn't like being disturbed; therefore, during his entire month of practice in Renhe Hall, nobody had ever disturbed him while he was resting. Thus, the sudden knocking seemed out of place. Old Yue said sternly, "Come in!"

The one who pushed open the door was the apprentice Xiao Liu. When Old Yue saw it was Xiao Liu who came in, his originally grim face softened a bit as he said, "Xiao Liu, what's going on Why are you in such a hurry"

Xiao Liu naturally knew about Old Yue’s habits, but there was nothing he could do. Other apprentices didn't dare to come over; only he had been following Old Yue the longest, so it was only him who came inside.

"Old Yue, there's someone outside waiting for a medical consultation!" Xiao Liu said with a pained expression and looked at Old Yue’s face.

Although Old Yue had already rested for some time, his fatigue hadn't lessened in the slightest. After all, Old Yue was over seventy years old; due to Xiao Yu's arrival today, many more people came for free medical consultations than usual. Even a young person would find it hard to handle such a situation for an entire day, let alone someone who is over seventy.

"Senior Brother, I'll go take a look! You rest some more!" Seeing Old Yue's tired appearance, Xiao Yu stood up and said.

"Alright, you go check it out then. I really don't want to move anymore!" Old Yue said lying half on the sofa.

Xiao Yu followed Xiao Liu out of the rest room and arrived in the pharmacy's main hall where there was a person sitting at Old Yue’s consultation table. This person gave Xiao Yu an odd impression at first sight. Although it had just entered early winter, the weather in southern regions was still quite warm; however, this person not only wore a hat but also gloves on their hands and a gauze mask over their face with only two eyes visible. Judging from the figure, they seemed to be a woman.

Xiao Yu felt puzzled by this unusual patient, yet he didn't show it on his face. After sitting down at the consultation table, Xiao Yu asked, "Where are you feeling unwell Let me take your pulse."

"I don’t need you to look at me; I want to see that old doctor!" The patient replied without extending their hand and said so bluntly. Upon hearing this refusal, Xiao Yu remained calm with no displeasure shown. Choosing a doctor was the patient's freedom. If he couldn't remain composed in such situations, how could he treat patients effectively

The voice of this patient seemed to be that of a woman, but it sounded very rough and harsh, as if... like the sound made when bones hit against one another. Before leaving, Xiao Yu glanced back at this woman full of confusion; there was something about her that felt off, though he couldn't pinpoint exactly what.

Xiao Yu returned to the resting lounge and informed Old Yue of the situation. Although exhausted, Old Yue got up and went to the main hall where he saw a woman sitting there.

When Old Yue saw this woman, he was momentarily stunned, then his face showed confusion. The person's situation seemed strange; could she be a wanted criminal Wrapping herself so tightly that only her eyes were exposed! Old Yue glanced at Xiao Yu, who shook his head to indicate he wasn't sure either.

Old Yue walked over and sat down at the consultation table, looking at this patient and saying, "Put your hand here; I'll take your pulse!" He then pointed to the diagnostic cushion on the table.

The patient kept her head lowered and hesitated, occasionally glancing nervously at Xiao Yu with evasive eyes. Seeing this, Xiao Yu knew exactly what was going on! He quickly bowed to Old Yue and said, "Senior Brother, I'll leave first then. I'll come back when we open and invite Senior Brother over!"

Old Yue nodded in agreement, pushing the diagnostic cushion forward and saying, "Put your hand here..."

As Xiao Yu left the herbal medicine department, he no longer heard Old Yue's conversation with the patient. Though this patient was very strange and mysterious, Xiao Yu did not intend to investigate further.

Having walked out of Renhe Hall, Xiao Yu saw that it was already lit up outside as evening fell. He hailed a cab and headed towards his rental place; just after arriving, his phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number, but he picked up nonetheless: "Hello, who is this"

"Xiao Brother, it's Fang Yuan!" came Fang Yuan’s voice over the phone.

“General Manager Fang, what is it Is there something wrong at this hour” Xiao Yu was puzzled when he heard it was Fang Yuan calling him. Fang Yuan rarely called him, so he wondered what could be up now

"Xiao Brother, a friend's child has fallen seriously ill and wants to seek your advice!" After some hesitation, Fang Yuan explained.

Today, while attending a company meeting, Fang Yuan inadvertently heard that the boss’s daughter seemed to have contracted an odd illness that many doctors had been unable to cure. Sensing this was his chance, he recommended Xiao Yu—the best traditional Chinese medicine practitioner he knew—to the boss.

Hearing Fang Yuan's call, Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and decided to go see about it; Fang Yuan must have helped with renting the storefront. This had left him indebted to Fang Yuan. Thinking this through, Xiao Yu said into his phone: "General Manager Fang, where are you"two birds. He waved his hand towards them, but after glancing at the Living Buddha, the eagles hesitated for a moment before calling out to him once more and continuing their flight.Seeing this behavi...