I Can Hear the Heart's Voice of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Chapter 417 - 172: Dr. Lu’s Supreme Medical Ethics (Part 2)

"But I didn’t tell him Dr. Lu’s age. That guy is quite stubborn. I’m afraid he would refuse if he knew you’re young."

Ji Yongfeng explained, solemnly saying, "So today I’ve come to ask if Dr. Lu is free this evening. If you are, could you come over to my home to see him? That guy’s health isn’t great. He survived by luck this time. I think even if he gets better, it would be good to draft some Strengthening the Foundation and Nourishing the Essence prescriptions to prevent any relapses in the future, with your help."

"I just wonder if Dr. Lu is available. If not, it’s all right. He’s staying at my place for the time being. We can arrange a time according to your schedule, and I’ll have my daughter pick you up. You could join us for a simple dinner at our place. What do you think?"

Lu Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I’m free and can come anytime. Since Old Mr. Ji’s relative just got discharged, I can go today. But as for the meal, just forget it.

However, here’s the thing — I can examine him, no problem, but for the medication, you might have to buy it yourself from the pharmacy. Some Chinese medicine won’t be sold without a prescription. If there’s no other way, you can give me your health insurance card, and I’ll prescribe it at the Health Center for you to pick up later."

"The medication issue is not a problem; that’s easy to resolve."

Lu Xuan realized that indeed, there are very few things in this world that money can’t buy.

Moreover, he could tell that Old Mr. Ji’s family was probably quite well-off, wealthy or influential. The air around them wouldn’t disappear just because Ji Yongfeng was getting older; instead, it became more subtle and hard for ordinary people to notice.

From Ji Yongfeng’s demeanor over recent times, Lu Xuan could sense a certain aura — this Old Mr. Ji was probably not simple before retirement.

As for why he lived around here...

Although Qiu City Street wasn’t exactly downtown, life here was pretty convenient. Besides, the area wasn’t short of luxury homes, making it a convenient place for elderly people, close to the city as well.

With that thought, Lu Xuan agreed.

Ji Yongfeng left the Health Center happily, calling home as soon as he got out to ask them to buy some groceries since they would have a guest over for dinner.

Lu Xuan, after chatting with Ji Yongfeng, returned to the clinic to rest.

In the afternoon, after seeing his last patient, while helping Ji Xiuwen with review in the clinic, Lu Xuan received a phone call from Old Mr. Ji’s daughter, saying she had arrived at the Health Center and sent along the car’s license plate number, saying he could find her at the parking lot after work.

Hearing that she’d come early, Lu Xuan guessed Old Mr. Ji was really planning to invite him over for dinner!

He immediately chose to refuse politely, but Old Mr. Ji’s daughter said something that left Lu Xuan at a loss for words.

"I can’t make that decision; Dr. Lu should discuss it with my dad. We’re simply following instructions, so please don’t make it difficult for me. Besides, it’s just a simple meal, nothing extraordinary for Dr. Lu."

"My dad goes on about Dr. Lu every day, saying it was sheer luck meeting you last time which saved his life, or else he would’ve been long gone. He’s been wanting to invite you for a meal but never found the chance and was worried you wouldn’t come. Since you’re set to check on my uncle this time..."

Old Mr. Ji’s daughter spoke so thoroughly that Lu Xuan had no excuse to refuse.

The key thing was, as she stated, she was just following someone’s request, making it hard for Lu Xuan to continue to decline. Eventually, he agreed.

After hanging up, Lu Xuan turned to Ji Xiuwen and said, "You’ll have dinner alone tonight. I have something after work and might not return until later."

"Okay, I’ll sort my own dinner then."

Ji Xiuwen didn’t mind and didn’t even ask what Lu Xuan was up to in the evening.

Lu Xuan’s role had changed significantly in the medical field of Yong City, gaining substantial fame, especially after pulling an administratively-influential person back from death’s door recently. Who in Yong City’s medical community hadn’t heard of Lu Xuan by now?

Busy is normal for Lu Xuan.

After work, with his needle box and pulse pillow in hand, Lu Xuan directly headed to the parking lot, where he spotted Old Mr. Ji’s daughter.

Ji Qinglan stepped out from the driver’s seat of a white BMW 525, wearing a pair of red high heels, exuding the professional style of a city office worker. Beneath that attire were long legs clad in black stockings.

Looking about thirty-five or thirty-six, although she lacked the youthful glow of someone in their mid-twenties, she radiated a maturity a young girl wouldn’t possess.

"Are you Dr. Lu?"

Upon seeing Lu Xuan, Ji Qinglan revealed a professional, though slightly surprised smile. Although she phrased it as a question, she was affirmatively certain. It was as though the question mark transformed into a period; her certainty that the young man approaching the rear of her car was the Dr. Lu her dad mentioned was undeniable.

Yet, she was extremely surprised.

Because Lu Xuan was incredibly young, excessively so.

When her dad asked her to pick someone up, Ji Qinglan imagined the individual to be at least in their late thirties, around her age. Partly, it was indeed to invite him for dinner, but also to check on her uncle. More profoundly, the intention seemed to be setting her up with him.