I Can Hear the Heart's Voice of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Chapter 321 - 142: There Are So Many Banners in Dr. Lu’s Consultation Room That They Can Barely Fit Anymore
Why did you pretend to be a doctor and trick so many people into coming to see you? Can’t fool them a second time?
It doesn’t matter if you apologize or not, but your attitude towards your mother, I have to say something. Where have you seen a daughter talk to her parents like that?
Anyway, like I said, how good Dr. Lu is, you’ll know once you’ve seen him, right?
If you really think he doesn’t have any skills by then, you can just tell Dr. Lu and get your appointment refunded. I believe Dr. Lu would agree."
"Who doesn’t blow their own horn?" Shi Guanlan snorted.
"Blowing your own horn?"
Li Yuquan also gave a cold laugh, "If you can, go show off somewhere."
Shi Guanlan chuckled, "After all you’ve said, let me ask you, what’s your illness? Is this your first time here or did you come because you heard about it from someone else?"
"Postoperative bile reflux after stomach removal from gastric cancer, second visit, last time I felt like I wasn’t going to live long, and now I even have the energy to argue with you, so what?"
"You..."
Song Meilan wanted to retort, but when she heard that Li Yuquan had bile reflux following a complete gastrectomy due to gastric cancer, she was utterly stunned.
Seeing Li Yuquan so full of energy, she thought he was just here for a minor ailment, since he seemed so vigorous and was older than her own mother, Song Meilan, but appeared even more robust. How could anything be wrong?
But Shi Guanlan was deeply shocked to learn that the person in front of her, who looked at least seventy or older, had such a severe condition.
Gastric cancer, followed by bile reflux after total stomach removal—what these words meant was beyond her, but just hearing them was terrifying.
Shi Guanlan swallowed hard: "You got this spirited after seeing him?"
"No, that’s not what I meant; it’s just too unbelievable." Shi Guanlan realized she misspoke and quickly corrected herself.
The quarrel with Li Yuquan was mainly due to her own frustration of convincing her mother. She didn’t expect to be lectured by a stranger, which immediately sparked her anger, making her tone more aggressive.
Moreover, from what she knew, Lu Xuan was really young, in his twenties, which sounded pretty unreliable.
But now, after hearing Li Yuquan’s words, she was genuinely shocked.
The situation was far more severe than her mother Song Meilan’s.
If Dr. Lu could cure even this, what issue could her mother’s condition pose?
Besides, her mother also had stomach issues.
Realizing this, Shi Guanlan’s thoughts started to shift; she wanted to ask more, but felt awkward due to her earlier confrontational tone.
But Song Meilan, after hearing what Li Yuquan said, couldn’t help asking, "Big brother, can Dr. Lu really handle your situation?"
Li Yuquan spoke more kindly to Song Meilan: "Cure is impossible, given it’s gastric cancer, even with total removal, there’s a high chance of metastasis. Before coming to Dr. Lu, I didn’t think I’d live six more months, but my daughter insisted I try, and I didn’t expect Dr. Lu to be so skilled. Just a week of medication made me feel alive again."
"Auntie, you don’t know, last week my dad was practically halfway into the grave, but after taking Dr. Lu’s medication, his complexion improved so much. Now he’s grabbing appointment slots online constantly. I’ve secured next week’s slot too—another month of medication, and he should be nearly fully recovered." Li Jueying chimed in with a smile.
The conversation between Li Yuquan and his daughter bolstered Li Jueying’s confidence. Her daughter had just lectured her, and she was genuinely anxious because she hadn’t personally consulted Dr. Lu. Besides, her friends came solely based on word of mouth, and it was unclear how capable Dr. Lu truly was.
Now, seeing how serious Li Yuquan’s illness was and that he was cured, why wouldn’t her own condition be treatable?
"Thank you, big brother." Song Meilan expressed her gratitude to Li Yuquan, then turned to her daughter Shi Guanlan: "Hurry, apologize to them. You’re just like your dad, doubting everything without checking first. I shouldn’t have brought you along; I could’ve come alone."
Shi Guanlan knew she’d made a mistake, but recalling how the other rebuked her, she was unwilling to concede. However, under Song Meilan’s stern gaze, she still apologized to Li Yuquan: "Sorry, uncle, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have argued with you or doubted Dr. Lu’s skills earlier."
Li Yuquan didn’t harshly scold her further, just nodded: "Admitting your mistake is still being a good person. But young lady, you need to change. Don’t doubt anyone before seeing it for yourself. Of course, my tone wasn’t very nice earlier either, trying to play the elder. Otherwise, there wouldn’t have been such a big quarrel."
Shi Guanlan remained silent, somewhat overwhelmed by Li Yuquan’s magnanimity, and felt a sense of guilt.
"My daughter is actually kind-hearted, but she’s a bit impatient. Big brother, sorry for the trouble." Despite her daughter’s rashness, Song Meilan stepped in to apologize to Li Yuquan.
Li Yuquan waved her off: "No worries, it’s a small matter. The young lady was just worried about you being deceived and advising you out of filial concern."
Just then, Song Meilan heard the call system announce her name. After a moment of surprise, she hurriedly said, "Big brother, it’s my turn now. I’ll go in first."
"Alright, go ahead, don’t keep Dr. Lu waiting."
Song Meilan nodded and led Shi Guanlan towards the consultation room.
Once the mother and daughter were gone, Li Jueying looked at her dad with some irritation: "Dad, what’s up with you, quarreling with that young lady at your age? You’re something else. Dr. Lu already told you to maintain a good mood; it’s more beneficial than any medication.
Look, following Dr. Lu’s advice, taking the medication, your condition has improved so much. I was worried watching you argue just now, afraid you’d make yourself sick again."
"I just couldn’t stand the young lady badmouthing Dr. Lu. We owe our lives to Dr. Lu; how could I not speak up?"
Li Yuquan brought up Lu Xuan, leaving Li Jueying speechless.
Indeed, the situation they overheard angered her as well, and she had nearly spoken up several times. But remembering they were strangers, she withheld her anger and kept silent.
She didn’t expect her restraint, but her father erupted. In hindsight, it might’ve been better if she’d confronted them.
"Yes!"
"We really should thank Dr. Lu properly."
Li Yuquan grinned: "Let’s send Dr. Lu a banner. He probably won’t accept other gifts, and we wouldn’t want to cause trouble for Dr. Lu."
"Alright, I’ll arrange for one."
Li Jueying nodded, then added: "However, Dr. Lu’s consultation room is probably running out of space for banners."
"Yes, it’s getting full."
"But a full room is good!"
Li Yuquan reflected: "A full room shows Dr. Lu’s real skills, curing many people, that’s why they bring him banners. I’m so glad you insisted at that time, otherwise, I might not have much time left, certainly not like now, able to enjoy outings with my granddaughter around the neighborhood."
"Yes, it’s all thanks to Dr. Lu."
