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The Next Morning, Five Days Later

Xiao Yu's Wansheng Hall had become increasingly well-known thanks to the elderly patients who promoted it. These seniors brought their family members and relatives along, encouraging them to see a Chinese doctor when they were ill; in turn, these family members would then recommend Xiao Yu’s clinic to their friends and colleagues.

Xiao Yu's clinic was not only affordable but also incredibly efficient, often curing illnesses that required several days of intravenous therapy or minor surgery with just a few acupuncture needles. As such, his clinic gradually gained fame in the area.

It was around eleven o'clock when they sent off their last patient for the day.

"Erxi, go buy some food. We won't be going out today; we'll eat here!" After seeing the last of the patients, Xiao Yu stretched and said.

"Yes, Doctor Xiao. What would you like to eat" Liu Erxi asked as he took the money from Xiao Yu.

"Hongyang, what would you like to eat" Xiao Yu turned and asked his apprentice.

"Just get something simple," replied Xiao Hongyang.

"Then just buy whatever is available. As long as it's filling!" Seeing that Xiao Hongyang had no specific preferences, Xiao Yu said to Liu Erxi.

“Alright!” With a nod, Liu Erxi turned and left the clinic.

“Hongyang, how well do you understand the different strengths of needle manipulation” Sitting at his consultation desk, after taking a sip from his water cup, Xiao Yu asked Xiao Hongyang.

"Master, I've nearly grasped it, but I haven't fully mastered all the details," replied Xiao Hongyang respectfully.

“Alright. Give me some needles and try out each of these strengths on my body!”

Xiao Yu nodded in agreement.

Xiao Yu trusted Xiao Hongyang with no slack, as Xiao Hongyang was the only one proficient in the life-saving Five Elements Acupuncture technique called Trembling Needle at Wansheng Hall. Once he left, nobody else would know it, so naturally, Xiao Yu put all his efforts into nurturing him.

Without moving to the treatment bed, Xiao Yu remained seated and lifted up his shirt.

Xiao Hongyang held a golden needle and gently inserted it into Xiao Yu's abdomen. After inserting the needle, he lightly manipulated its tip with his fingers, experimenting with each of the strengths that Xiao Yu had taught him.

"Mm, not bad!"

Xiao Yu closed his eyes to細細體會 (carefully experience) the different strengths. He felt how these different strengths刺激他的胃 (stimulated his stomach). After he finished testing them, he nodded and said.

"The other minor differences and classifications can only be gradually mastered through your future practice!"

Xiao Yu said this, believing that with Xiao Hongyang's foundation in the Five Elements Needling Technique, he would quickly grasp the technique of trembling needles.

"Yes, Master..." Xiao Hongyang respectfully replied to Xiao Yu.

"Third Brother! Oh... Third Brother, what's wrong"

Right after Xiao Hongyang spoke, Zhang Dahai walked in from outside. Seeing the golden needles on Xiao Yu’s body, he quickly asked.

"Captain Zhang, Master is teaching me acupuncture!"

Hearing Captain Zhang's question, Xiao Hongyang turned and said.

"Master Doctor Xiao, why do you call me 'Third Brother Master'" Upon hearing what Xiao Hongyang had said, Zhang Dahai was momentarily stunned as he asked.

Xiao Hongyang knew both Zhang Dahai and his father, Old Yue. He knew they were famous traditional Chinese medicine experts in the capital city; back then when his arm was injured, he sought them out for treatment. So while he recognized them, he also knew that their medical skills had been passed down through generations of their family.

Moreover, on the day Xiao Yu's clinic opened, Zhang Dahai had met both of them too; however, they were not very familiar with each other and hadn't exchanged many words. Plus, wasn’t Xiao Hongyang supposed to call Xiao Yu 'Uncle Teacher' When did he start calling him Master

"Haha, Captain Zhang, a few days ago, I had already formally拜師 (became an apprentice) under my master to learn medical skills!"

Xiao Hongyang chuckled as he said this.

“Uh...”

Hearing what Xiao Hongyang said, Zhang Dahai looked at the two of them with a strange expression. Although he knew that Doctor Xiao’s medical skills were extraordinary, his relationship with Old Yue and Xiao Hongyang was also quite good in the capital city; otherwise, why would he have sought their help before So how did they suddenly become master and apprentice

"Elder Brother, what's up" Xiao Yu instructed Xiao Hongyang to remove the golden needles from his body and then asked Zhang Dahai.

“Oh right, Third Brother, this is the payment for your last diagnosis!”

Zhang Dahan finished speaking and took out a check from his pocket, placing it on the table before gently pushing it towards Xiao Yu.

"No way! Big Brother, how could I accept your money" Upon hearing Zhang Dahan's words, Xiao Yu quickly stood up and pushed the check back.

Xiao Yu never thought of charging Zhang Dahan for a consultation fee. Moreover, Zhang Dahan was his elder brother; it wouldn't be right to charge an elder.

"Third Brother, listen to me. Not only did you spend time and effort, but the ginseng you used alone is very valuable. Besides, this money isn’t coming from my pocket—it's medical aid given by the state for our mission. Please accept it; if I were treating myself, then no payment would be involved, but there are still many comrades to treat, and if you don't take the money, how can we face asking you again in the future"

Zhang Dahan pushed the check back over.

Giving Xiao Yu a consultation fee was a decision he had carefully considered. They weren’t just seeking treatment for this incident; they would need his help whenever they were injured. This time, Xiao Yu used ginseng worth millions to treat their injuries. How many more times could he afford to do that Therefore, giving him money could be seen as helping both himself and others.

Furthermore, during missions, all sorts of injuries might occur, but Zhang Dahan believed no one in a hospital would provide treatment as effective as Xiao Yu’s.

This was especially true when they realized that the black cat they encountered was actually a zombie cat, meaning they had been infected with zombification poison. Even Wang Fusheng, an extraordinary cultivator, couldn’t have dissolved this kind of poison.

"This…" Xiao Yu hesitated. If it were any other person seeking treatment for zombification poison, he wouldn't mind receiving millions in payment since treating such cases consumed his hard-earned righteous energy and put a strain on his own body. However, Zhang Dahan was different; he was his elder brother.

"Alright, Third Brother, there’s no need to be so hesitant. This isn’t my money but the state's medical aid for our missions. In future treatments, you should charge according to standard fees since it all comes from the state budget. Besides, with your assistance, I and other comrades will feel much more at ease!"

Zhang Dahan waved his hand dismissively.

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment before nodding, "Alright then, I’ll accept it without further ado!"

After saying this, Xiao Yu picked up the check from the table and put it in a drawer. He understood that these funds weren’t out-of-pocket expenses but state-provided medical aid for their mission-related injuries.

"Third Brother, you’ve made the right decision. If we continuously receive free treatment without any reimbursement, I believe next year our budget might be reduced. These funds could end up in someone else’s pocket. Thus, each year's medical expenses should be a negative balance so that even if the state doesn’t increase funding, they wouldn’t cut back either!"

Zhang Dahan said this after Xiao Yu accepted the money.

There was little he could do about such matters. For instance, if the state allocated them five million yuan in medical aid but they didn't spend a single penny on treatment, next year there might be no further funding provided.

The funds would likely end up in someone's pocket, and ultimately it would be detrimental to Xiao Yu and themselves because they were performing tasks for the country yet relying on him to cover their medical costs. When he ran out of money, applying for treatment from the state would become extremely difficult. Although Zhang Dahan could help facilitate things now, what about after he left The soldiers would find themselves in a tough spot.

"Third brother, let's discuss another matter. I would like to designate your Wan Sheng Hall as our designated medical institution! Of course, for minor illnesses and injuries, we have our own health team and武警醫院(can you please replace 武警醫院with its English equivalent if there is one, or keep it as is if there isn't an exact translation) that can handle them on their own. However, more serious cases like Wang Kai's injury or poisoning among us require treatment at your place!"

Zhang Dahan said this while sitting in front of the consultation desk facing Xiao Yu.

This was a unanimous opinion they had reached during their meeting at Section 13. They were genuinely impressed with Xiao Yu's medical skills, so when Zhang Dahan proposed this suggestion, it quickly passed unanimously because any one of them could be the next injured person and such an arrangement would benefit everyone.

Moreover, designating Xiao Yu’s place as a designated medical institution would make future visits more legitimate.

"Haha, great! I'm very happy to agree to this!"

Xiao Yu happily agreed when Zhang Dahan mentioned making Wan Sheng Hall the designated medical institution for the武警部隊(can you please replace 武警部隊with its English equivalent if there is one, or keep it as is if there isn't an exact translation).

There was no reason for him to refuse because this would be very beneficial to the development of Wan Sheng Hall.

"Master, then I'll go find someone to make a sign to hang at the entrance. This will surely attract more people!"

Xiao Hongyang said and was about to leave.

Hearing this, Xiao Hongyang also felt pleased because he held twenty percent of Wan Sheng Hall's shares. If it became popular, he would benefit from its success as well. Since becoming his master’s disciple, he had become one with the hall, sharing its successes and failures.

"Hongyang, the food is almost here, eat first then go!"

Xiao Yu stopped Xiao Hongyang from leaving and turned to Zhang Dahan, saying, "Brother, you haven't eaten either! Stay for a meal."

"I haven't had anything yet. Then I won't be going back today,"

Zhang Dahan replied without any formality, as there was no need to be overly courteous between them.

"Hongyang, call Erxi and tell him to buy more food and get two bottles of good wine!" Seeing Zhang Dahan wasn't leaving, Xiao Yu instructed Xiao Hongyang.

"I'll give him a call right away,"

Xiao Hongyang took out his phone and said.

"No need to buy the wine. I have some good wine made by my master in my car! I’ll get it!" Zhang Dahan said, then left to fetch the wine from his vehicle.

"Haha, no need for Erxi to buy wine then. We're lucky today and will be able to drink some fine wine,"

Seeing Zhang Dahan mention having good wine made by his master, Xiao Yu chuckled and said to Xiao Hongyang.have this kind of side to him.But when she saw Xiao Yu and his sister, she had a feeling of fulfillment. What mother doesn’t hope for the best for their son They don’t care if their child has any achi...