Chapter 74: Chapter 74 Do You Dare to Question My Medical Skills?
"What? The Liu Family from Huai’an? This..."
Liu Zheng’s heart suddenly clenched.
Wasn’t this the very Liu Family from Huai’an that Wan Ru had told me about before, the Chinese medicine lineage renowned throughout the region?
Narrowing his eyes, Liu Zheng couldn’t help but reflect in silence. After hearing about the Liu Family from Huai’an, the thought of visiting had immediately sprouted in his mind.
Once the idea took hold, he had been eager to make it a reality.
But now, there was no need for him to go. A member of the Liu Family had come to him of their own accord.
He wondered if this was the Liu Family he hailed from.
As these thoughts crossed Liu Zheng’s mind, he understood why the security guard at the door had reacted so visibly when he heard the last name Liu, immediately allowing him entry.
It turned out the guard had mistaken him for someone from the Liu Family of Huai’an.
Liu Zheng felt a surge of joy, for if this Liu Family turned out to be the one his parents belonged to, he would soon have information about them.
Of course, he knew this wasn’t the time to be joyful.
The current Mr. Liu was clearly angered because of Liu Zheng, and he had already put on the airs of a prestigious family.
The middle-aged man opposite him was equally fearful of aggravating the other party and losing the chance to treat his own father.
As for Liu Zheng, he was naturally afraid of causing the elderly man across from him any upset.
Not for any other reason but because he felt that if he truly did originate from the Liu Family of Huai’an, then this elderly man might actually be his own grandfather.
But if he didn’t want to offend Mr. Liu, then he would have to take the initiative and leave the Tang Family residence.
Yet he didn’t want to leave because he saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the chance he had been longing for.
Having finally received a chance to interact with the Liu Family of Huai’an, how could he give it up so easily?
Thus, he had to find a way not to leave, yet also ensure Mr. Liu didn’t take a dislike to him.
However, before he could speak, the Tang Family had already started to show people out.
Liu Zheng knew full well that he was at the root of all this commotion.
Seeing that the Tang Family was already ushering people away, with unfriendly expressions—especially the Liu Family elder, who maintained a dark countenance—he said,
"Wait a moment."
Liu Zheng quickly gestured with his hand, a look of mild embarrassment on his face.
He seemed to give a shy smile before saying, "Mr. Liu, please don’t be angry, I still have something to say."
His interjection made everyone present pause.
What more could this young man possibly have to say?
"It seems there has been a misunderstanding. I wasn’t invited by the Tang Family." Liu Zheng spread his hands, looking innocent, "I was brought here by Qin Wanru of Renxin Hall. To put it plainly, I am here on behalf of the Qin Family to show regard for Elder Tang’s well-being and to treat his illness."
His explanation, concise and to the point, did indeed clarify the situation.
Upon hearing that Liu Zheng wasn’t brought by the Tang Family but had been found by Qin Wanru of the Qin Family, Mr. Liu’s expression softened a bit.
"Hmph! Since you weren’t invited here by the Tang Family, let’s leave it at that," he said, after giving the middle-aged man a slight nod he turned back towards the bedroom, adding, "Given that, let’s see Elder Tang’s condition first."
The misunderstanding was resolved, and Liu Zheng’s heart eased.
Since Liu Zheng came at the behest of the Qin Family, the middle-aged man didn’t give him a hard time.
After all, even if Liu Zheng knew nothing at all, since he was sent by the Qin Family, they needed to afford the Qin Family some respect.
Furthermore, the situation was urgent with Elder Tang in critical condition; there was no time to fuss overmuch, and so they stopped trying to throw Liu Zheng out.
The group entered the room, and the middle-aged man called out in a low voice, "Unnecessary people, out! We’re about to treat the elder."
At his words, a crowd that had been packed inside quickly made their way out.
Even the nanny who had wanted to send Liu Zheng away earlier had now forgotten all about it.
With everyone gone, the room quieted down.
Only Liu Zheng, Elder Liu, the middle-aged man, the woman brought by Elder Liu, and Liu Suqiu remained.
On the bed lay a skeletal old man who appeared to be at death’s door, evidently suffering from a severe illness.
The old man coughed intermittently, his body undulating with each cough.
His condition looked truly heart-wrenching.
Especially for the middle-aged man whose furrowed brows conveyed genuine distress.
Taking a few steps forward, Elder Liu was already standing in front of the bed. He extended his hand and briefly touched the old man’s hand, beginning to feel his pulse.
Time ticked away slowly. Three minutes had already passed, but Elder Liu neither moved his hand nor spoke.
His deeply furrowed brows suggested that the situation was likely not good.
The middle-aged man, standing behind Elder Liu, looked as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, almost pacing in circles.
But.
He dared not speak up, not wishing to disturb Elder Liu as he took the pulse.
Knowing Elder Liu’s temper all too well, he feared angering him and risking the possibility that he would no longer care for his father’s life or death.
Finally.
Just when the middle-aged man could hardly bear it any longer, Elder Liu opened his eyes and slowly rose to his feet.
He walked towards the doorway, keeping a distance from the patient.
Seeing this, everyone else followed suit.
"The situation is not optimistic. Master Tang’s body is extremely weak. For now, I can only prescribe a warming tonic to replenish his qi and blood, after which we can proceed with gradual treatment," Elder Liu said.
Upon hearing Elder Liu’s medical advice, the middle-aged man repeatedly expressed his gratitude.
"Thank you, thank you very much, Elder Liu."
While standing there, intending to interact with Elder Liu, Liu Zheng instead looked towards Master Tang, who lay on the bed.
His gaze swept over the old man’s face and scanned his body.
In particular, he listened carefully when the old man coughed.
Soon, a clear diagnosis of Master Tang’s ailment formed in his mind.
Indeed, the old man was weak and qi-deficient, with chronic phthisis.
Having made a judgment about the patient’s condition, Liu Zheng at this point disagreed with Elder Liu’s diagnosis.
He knitted his brows and spoke up immediately.
"Hold on a moment."
As he spoke, he stepped up to where the middle-aged man and Elder Liu stood.
"What are you doing?"
Elder Liu was the first to frown, his gaze sharpening.
With visible displeasure, he looked at Liu Zheng: "Young man, are you questioning my diagnosis?"
Truthfully, Liu Zheng really didn’t want to upset Elder Liu.
No matter how one sliced it, he was suspected of being a member of the Liu Family.
But.
Human life is paramount, and the physician embodies parental care.
Nothing could outweigh the life of a patient in jeopardy.
Therefore, Liu Zheng did not back down. With a determined look in his eyes, he said to Elder Liu, "Elder Liu, I have a different opinion. I think the patient’s condition is very dangerous, and there’s simply no chance to wait for gradual nourishment of the body."
"How audacious, you dare to challenge my grandfather’s diagnosis, are you out of your mind?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the short-haired girl who had come with Elder Liu disagreed vehemently.
Her eyes widened, and her already cold demeanor turned even more frigid.
