Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Fulfilling All Promises Before Leaving
「At the same time.」
Jiang Xinghai also arrived in Jizhou by car.
It was still early.
He didn’t return directly to the Shen Family residence, but went to Jishan Hall first.
Not long ago, he had promised to hold a one-hour clinic at Jishan Hall every day.
Recently, he had been rushing back and forth between the Provincial City, Central State, and Jizhou. As a result, he had missed his appointments for several days.
Fortunately, Xue Zhong, one of the ten Saint Hands of the National Medical Hall, was also considered an exceptionally skilled medical expert. Plus, he was seeing patients at Jishan Hall under the title of Jiang Xinghai’s apprentice.
As such, no one had any complaints.
"Jiang is back!"
Lin Qingyuan greeted him enthusiastically at the entrance of Jishan Hall.
"Master!" Xue Zhong also came forward, all smiles.
"Yes, I’ve been a bit busy lately and haven’t been able to check in. I just wanted to see how things are," Jiang Xinghai said, walking in with a hint of apology.
"Jiang, I don’t like the sound of that."
Lin Qingyuan waved his hand. "To say nothing of Jishan Hall becoming a member of the National Medical Hall with your help, just the few days you held your clinic here had an extraordinary impact."
"That’s right, Master. The number of people coming from all over for treatment has been increasing from morning till night these past few days. Luckily, I’ve been able to handle it all," Xue Zhong said with a chuckle.
Jiang Xinghai was very pleased. Looking at the two elders, he said, "I will be leaving Jizhou in a few days. Before I go, I will teach you both the introductory Chapter of a true medical classic."
"Thank you, Master!" Xue Zhong immediately knelt down.
Lin Qingyuan clearly hadn’t expected Jiang Xinghai to teach him as well. He was about to kneel but was stopped by Jiang Xinghai.
"Old Yan, you get up too."
Jiang Xinghai’s expression was grave. "My sect has extremely strict rules for accepting disciples. I will go back and organize the *Profound Medical Nine Needles*, combine it with the medical knowledge I’ve acquired over my lifetime, and draft a new introductory Chapter. This won’t count as a true apprenticeship."
"Master, that’s more than enough! If we can learn even a fraction of it, we’ll benefit for the rest of our lives." Xue Zhong was still overjoyed, as excited as a child.
Lin Qingyuan nodded repeatedly. "In the past, I would never have dared to dream of this. Jiang, please accept this old man’s bow of respect."
"You mustn’t." Jiang Xinghai blocked Lin Qingyuan.
Lin Qingyuan insisted. "Jiang, after Liping returned, she told me what happened to her and Lulu in the Provincial City. If you hadn’t shown up in time, the consequences... AIH, you’ve helped us so much. You deserve my bow of respect."
Jiang Xinghai quickly helped Lin Qingyuan up. "Let’s not mention this again. It was nothing. And about Liping opening a branch in the Provincial City, have you two discussed it and come to an agreement?"
"Yes, her idea is excellent. I support her completely," Lin Qingyuan said with a firm nod.
"Good. Don’t worry, I’ll visit the Provincial City when I have time. I can look out for her," Jiang Xinghai promised.
"Jiang, I won’t say any more words of thanks. Tonight, the three of us will drink until we drop!" Lin Qingyuan said, grabbing Jiang Xinghai, ready to close up the hall and leave. Xue Zhong was naturally delighted with the idea.
"Elder Lin, I’m afraid I don’t have time tonight."
Jiang Xinghai shook his head. "I promised the Shen Family I’d be back for dinner, so..."
"Then tomorrow night. It’s settled for tomorrow night," Lin Qingyuan said, not insisting further.
"Tomorrow night it is."
Jiang Xinghai readily agreed. "By the way, Elder Lin, has Meng Lihua not come to start her apprenticeship?"
"Ah, Meng. She’s coming tomorrow. She wanted to visit her parents before starting," Lin Qingyuan explained.
"Then let’s treat her daughter Nini’s heart condition tomorrow." Jiang Xinghai had been thinking about this.
A few days ago, while he was holding a clinic at Jishan Hall, Meng Lihua had come with a four-or-five-year-old girl in her arms, only to leave in a hurry.
Lin Qingyuan had warned him that Meng Lihua might be planning to sell her body for money.
Jiang Xinghai had chased after her then, managing to change her mind and prevent her from going down the wrong path.
That night, he had also promised Meng Lihua that he would treat the little girl, Nini, in a few days.
In the blink of an eye, three days had already passed.
Jiang Xinghai bid farewell to Lin Qingyuan and Xue Zhong and drove toward the Ye Family’s home.
There was still one final session left for Ye Zhiqiu’s uterine cold treatment.
And for Mi Hong’s breast nodule treatment, there were two sessions remaining.
He wanted to fulfill every promise he had made before leaving Jizhou.
「On the way.」
Jiang Xinghai received a call from Shen Lingxue.
"You’re not back yet?" Shen Lingxue’s voice held a hint of anticipation.
Perhaps she didn’t want Jiang Xinghai to hear how eager she actually sounded.
"Oh, I just got to Jizhou a little while ago. I have a few small things to take care of, but I should be home in about an hour." Jiang Xinghai glanced quickly at the time; it was 5:30 PM.
Shen Lingxue chuckled softly. "Alright then. Dinner’s at seven. It’s good that you’ll be back."
"Okay, I promise I’ll be back before then," Jiang Xinghai said, taking a deep breath.
"That’s all, then. Be safe on the road." Shen Lingxue was about to hang up.
"Lingxue, wait, don’t hang up. I have something to ask you," Jiang Xinghai said, suddenly a bit excited.
"Go ahead and ask," Shen Lingxue replied, listening.
"This morning... do you remember what you said to me?" Jiang Xinghai asked quietly, feeling a sense of anticipation.
"Did you forget?" Shen Lingxue’s tone was a little hurt.
