Chapter 1006: Chapter 738: Lifesaving Straw
Xia Liang gave Chen Ran a ray of hope.
If Doctor Xia also said he couldn’t cure her illness, then she could use that as an excuse to refute Xia Liang’s medical skills.
Chen Ran knew that doing so was almost shameless behavior.
But now, in order to survive, she had no way out!
Only when truly facing death does one come to revere it and ignite the desire to live!
"Doctor Xia, you accurately described all my symptoms and my condition."
"Your medical skills made me see how remarkable traditional Chinese medicine can be."
"I ought to be complimenting you, acknowledging you sincerely right now."
"But if you hadn’t pointed it out, if you hadn’t disclosed my condition, I might have remained completely unaware."
"I might not have even known until I died."
"Perhaps that’s my sorrow, but sometimes dying in confusion is better than dying in full awareness."
Chen Ran took a deep breath, organized her thoughts, and spoke slowly.
At this moment, although her attitude was still strong, her tone had become quite humble.
After all, she needed Xia Liang’s help now, and offending him would mean cutting off her last chance of survival.
Still, the viewers in the live stream could discern Chen Ran’s current mindset from her words.
"Hahaha, Ms. Chen finally acknowledged Doctor Xia’s medical skills!"
"Isn’t that right? Even her way of addressing him changed—from calling him ’Anchor’ to calling him ’Doctor Xia.’ Isn’t that an indirect acknowledgment of the anchor’s medical skills?"
"Such a real-world situation, Ms. Chen’s will to survive is strong!"
"Absolutely, to become a vice president, did you think she was just idling?"
"Alas, regardless of your status, when faced with illness, everyone is equal!"
...
Xia Liang watched Chen Ran’s live broadcast from start to finish—from when she was in the car, to getting a medical checkup, and consulting with Shao Yingtian in his office.
From the moment the doctor described Chen Ran’s condition and his approach to it, Xia Liang’s expression remained calm throughout.
Because everything was as he had anticipated.
Entering menopause twenty years early, and having stopped menstruating for two years, has already missed the optimal time for treatment.
With modern medical technology, treating Chen Ran’s current condition is simply impossible!
Even if it could be treated, the risks would be great, and the chances of recovery very slim.
Furthermore, although Chen Ran is now the vice president of Baoya and appears wealthy,
if she truly sought out a world-class medical team to help treat her illness, it might cost her everything she owns, and she might still not be able to hire them.
At this moment, upon hearing Chen Ran’s near humble complaint, Xia Liang smiled faintly and said, "I understand how you’re feeling right now; after all, no one can calmly face an illness."
"However, I can clearly tell you that I can treat this illness."
"Moreover, not only can I treat it, but I can also ensure your body remains unharmed and as healthy as before!"
This is his confidence, and it shows his confidence in his medical skills!
Only he has the confidence to make such a statement.
A look of surprise immediately appeared in Chen Ran’s eyes, and she even forgot her principle of restraint, instead letting tears of excitement flow as she said, "Really? You... you can really cure it?"
"Are you comforting me, deceiving me?"
Anyone, upon learning they are doomed, would not remain calm if a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared.
Chen Ran was no exception—what difference would her high position make?
In the face of life and death, face and dignity mean nothing.
Xia Liang nodded and said, "There are countless viewers in the live stream watching. If I lied, not only would I get banned, but you would also probably sue me immediately, right?"
Chen Ran quickly shook her head and said, "No, I wouldn’t do that."
"I am aware of my condition. With an illness that even Doctor Shao, a top gynecologist, has given a final ultimatum for, what more do I have to question?"
"And now, you’re willing to save me, there’s nothing but joy for me!"
Chen Ran probably didn’t anticipate that she initially joined Xia Liang’s live stream to expose a fraud but ended up becoming his patient herself.
But now, even if she came to realize it, she didn’t care anymore.
Because if Xia Liang could treat her illness, then his medical skills were real!
Traditional Chinese medicine may not always be superior to Western medicine, but at least in this moment, in Chen Ran’s mind, it ranked first.
Because Xia Liang demonstrated the power of traditional Chinese medicine to her!
Xia Liang smiled slightly and said, "Alright, now head back and prepare. I’ll tell you the prescription, and you just need to get the herbs according to my prescription, prepare them, and take the medicine."
Chen Ran asked anxiously, "Just taking the medicine will cure it?"
Xia Liang laughed and said, "The strength of traditional Chinese medicine lies in its ability to use herbs to regulate the body, achieving harmony between yin and yang, and thus, curing the illness."
"So, please don’t underestimate traditional Chinese medicine."
Chen Ran quickly nodded and said, "I understand, Doctor Xia, I’ll head back right away."
After speaking, Chen Ran immediately instructed the driver to head back.
...
Half an hour later, Chen Ran returned to her private villa.
She didn’t go back to the office because she was in no condition to continue working at this time.
Many people were already aware that she had transitioned from being an investigator to becoming Xia Liang’s patient.
Although it’s part of gathering evidence, she wasn’t in the right mindset for the office now.
Back home, Chen Ran quickly placed her notebook and voice recorder in front of her and then said to Xia Liang, "Doctor Xia, I’m ready."
Xia Liang nodded slightly and said, "Based on your specific condition, the prescription I give you is for nourishing kidney yin, warming kidney yang, dispelling false fire, and regulating the Chong and Ren meridians!"
"The goal is to restore harmony between yin and yang in your body, bringing you back to your previous state."
Chen Ran quickly nodded and said, "Hmm."
Although she didn’t quite understand what Xia Liang meant, thinking it was mysterious, as long as it could cure her illness, whatever Xia Liang said was right.
Xia Liang smiled slightly and continued, "However, before I give you the prescription, I need to charge a consultation fee."
"Traditional Chinese medicine is different from Western medicine. Western medicine reflects the price directly in the medicines and equipment, but traditional Chinese medicine reflects it directly in the prescription."
"The value of a prescription is similar to the value of medicines and equipment in Western medicine."
"Because the traditional Chinese medicines used in treatment aren’t very expensive. Do you understand?"
Chen Ran paused but then quickly understood.
Western medicine uses various instruments and drugs to treat illnesses, and these medicines or instruments have clear prices.
One treatment can range from a few cents to a few dollars or even more!
