I Can Hear the Heart's Voice of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Chapter 419 - 173: Let Me Introduce You, This Is Dr. Lu, Who Treats Me

Ji Yongfeng went upstairs, and Lu Xuan could only sit on the sofa on one side.

Not long after, Ji Qinglan came back from picking vegetables.

Ji Yumiao took the small greens and said, "Qinglan, you chat with Lu for a bit, I’ll stir-fry the greens, it won’t take long."

"Hmm, leave it to me."

"Where’s Dad?"

Ji Qinglan asked.

"Your dad went to call your uncle for dinner. He just can’t sit still for a day, even after just getting out of the hospital," Ji Yumiao said, her face full of complaint.

Ji Qinglan knew well her mom’s sharp tongue but soft heart. The complaints stem from concern for her uncle’s health, especially since he was just discharged from the hospital and nearly didn’t make it; how could he do high-intensity work?

"Mom, you know my uncle’s personality, the only one who can talk to him is Dad."

"But your dad needs to say something too!"

Ji Yumiao said helplessly, "Your dad is unwilling to speak up, leaving everything to me. I married into the Ji Family to work like a horse. Your dad always promises to say something, but once he gets up there, he’s silent."

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but look at Lu Xuan: "Lu, please help me talk to Old Ji and his brother. You’re a doctor, they’ll surely listen to you, especially Old Ji. Ever since you checked on him last time, he’s been paying much more attention. Your words carry more weight than me saying it a hundred times."

"One thing helps another, just like mischievous children; they might not fear anyone at home, but meeting a teacher at school is like a mouse seeing a cat. Whatever the teacher says is like an imperial decree."

"Right now, my Old Ji is in that state. He wouldn’t dare not to listen to you."

Lu Xuan smiled wryly, "I’ll definitely advise on health matters, but for other things, I’ll just do my best."

"Alright, thank you, Lu!"

Ji Yumiao said a few words then went back to stir-fry the greens.

Ji Qinglan took the time while they were talking to brew a cup of tea for Lu Xuan, bringing it to him: "Lu, make yourself at home."

Lu Xuan took the tea: "Thank you, Qinglan."

"No need to thank me, you’re a guest here. Serving tea and water is my duty. And last time, you saved my dad. Our whole family hasn’t even had the chance to thank you yet," Ji Qinglan said courteously.

Then she sat beside him and started chatting.

...

Ji Yongfeng went to the room on the second floor in the east, looked at the silhouette hunched over the desk, and sighed, "Your sister-in-law just complained downstairs that you weren’t behaving. Why can’t you listen to a bit of advice, working right after being discharged? Otherwise, your sister will blame me again."

Ji Huan, without turning his head, replied, "Brother, I have no choice. I can’t just leave things undone. If I don’t do it, who will? The materials have been submitted, and I’ve always been in contact about this. Handing it over to others abruptly might not work out; they don’t know the situation or what needs to be done properly.

If something goes wrong, even if I’m sick at home, I’d still have to take some responsibility.

And it’s not just about taking responsibility. The taxpayers’ money is at stake, where can I find the peace of mind to rest now?"

"I know your work is special. I’ve told your sister-in-law many times, but she just doesn’t care about that. She complains about me, and I can’t argue back, or she’ll say I’m to blame again," Ji Yongfeng said, looking frustrated. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"It’s just because my health has recently improved a bit that she hasn’t complained about me."

"Your sister-in-law is worried about your health, that’s something I’m aware of. How can I blame her for saying anything? I’m happy enough to have someone care."

"That’s true."

Ji Yongfeng nodded.

"By the way, brother, what did you come up here for? It can’t be just to confirm whether I’m working or not?" Ji Huan said while looking at the materials in his hand.

"Oh, I almost forgot," Ji Yongfeng said, patting his forehead, "The doctor I mentioned has arrived. Put your tasks on hold and let him take a look at you. If he says you’re fine, I’ll feel relieved."

"Brother, I’ve told you many times, I’m in good health now. Just recently discharged and a bit weak. The doctors who treated me have prescribed medication that’ll consolidate my recovery in a few months, as long as I take it properly, there won’t be a relapse," Ji Huan said wearily, putting his work aside.

"Those doctors you mentioned..."

Ji Yongfeng sighed, "Never mind, I won’t argue with you about what they’ve prescribed. In any case, you need to listen to me on this. Let today’s doctor have a look. If he says everything’s fine, I have nothing more to say. If he finds a problem, you’ll have to follow his advice today.

I won’t explain any further. You know my situation, I was having pre-stroke symptoms. None of those doctors you introduced noticed it. It wasn’t until I instinctively sought his help that he diagnosed me by just taking my pulse. The medication he prescribed helped me significantly recover. Previous health issues have faded.

I’m a living example, Ji Huan. You really need to listen to me on this."

Knowing he couldn’t win the argument, Ji Huan agreed grudgingly, "Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you, okay?"

"Don’t act like I’m forcing you. Frankly speaking, even though you hold a high position, if I hadn’t invited this doctor, you wouldn’t necessarily have been able to get him to see you," Ji Yongfeng said with a huff.