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"Brother Liu, you used me." On the way to Langtaosha, Qiu Mingyuan had a face full of grievance.

"How did I use you? You're a guy, okay? It's like I took advantage of you or something." Liu Banxia said helplessly.

"That's exactly what happened. My leg cramped, and then you got inspired and treated the illness. Even though the call hasn't come through yet, judging by your expression, it must be good news." Qiu Mingyuan said.

"I do have a lot of credit. I feel like today was just about going to Langtaosha for a bath and having a good meal at Jinbao, which seems a bit of a loss. By the way, what on earth is that long-chain fatty sugar?"

He was really curious about this, just like he said, even if Liu Banxia hadn't said much more, he could imagine it.

He definitely had a lot of credit, but this matter always felt a bit like fantasy.

"Haha, it's called Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency." Liu Banxia said with a laugh.

"There are many enzymes in our bodies that help them function properly. Some people can't drink alcohol because they lack the enzyme to break down alcohol. And as for our energy providers, it's actually fat."

"Even a person with a lot of fat, if starved for a few days with just water, would also lose weight. This is because breaking down fat provides energy for the body to consume."

"The food we eat every day also contains these long-chain fats, which accumulate and decompose simultaneously. If you exercise enough, you can reach a balance where supply meets demand and maintain your figure."

"Whether supply exceeds demand or falls short, it can cause issues. If supply is lacking, you'll lose weight, and your body will be weaker."

"If supply exceeds demand, these fats not only accumulate in your fat layers but also in various organs. Naturally, it burdens your body."

"Originally, these fats should be broken down, but if they can't decompose, the body has to turn to sugars for normal operation."

"That's about the gist of it. As long as it can provide energy, the body will use whatever it catches. It's a normal body reaction."

"However, the body is very precise, and it doesn't work well if anything is lacking. If there's excessive accumulation on one side, constantly shoving fats into the body, while decomposing sugars on the other, the body can't function properly."

Qiu Mingyuan nodded somewhat in understanding. Even though he hadn't seen the patient Liu Banxia mentioned, he could get the general idea.

Liu Banxia was genuinely in high spirits now. Even though the diagnosis hadn't been officially confirmed, he was quite certain.

The reason he didn't notice or connect these things before was likely due to a misjudgment.

They mistook the patient's spasms for shivering from cold, and rhabdomyolysis as the main symptom, though these were actually manifestations of the same condition.

It was mainly because rhabdomyolysis is indeed quite dangerous, and anyone encountering it would treat it as the main condition to address.

He had to thank Qiu Mingyuan's leg cramp; if not for that, who knows how long the patient would have remained in the ICU.

When they arrived at Langtaosha, Qiaoqiao was already there with Xiaoyu and Xiao Yue, waiting for them.

"Hey? What mischief did you two get up to? Why so happy?" Upon seeing them, Qiaoqiao immediately went into interrogation mode.

"Sister Qiaoqiao, Brother Liu used my leg just now to diagnose a patient's illness. Don't you think my leg is impressive?" Qiu Mingyuan bragged.

"Impressive, my foot! It's been quite a while; I'm getting a bit hungry. Let's grab something to eat first, then have a nice bath, and indulge in a big feast later tonight." Liu Banxia said.

"Sounds good. Can I order? Can I pick things Mom won't let me eat?" Qiao Yu eagerly asked.

"Of course, it's our territory here. Even if it's not on the menu, we can make it." Liu Banxia decisively agreed.

"I want to try fried three things, everyone says it's good, but I've never had it." Qiao Yu said excitedly.

"Silly boy, taking advantage of this rare chance to relax, and you want that? Do you even know what fried three things are?" Qiaoqiao said helplessly.

Qiao Yu shook his head cluelessly, "No idea, but it's fried, so it must be tasty."

"Alright then, whatever you want." Qiaoqiao said.

"I think I might go for some vegetables today. I don't want my fat to not break down and end up on my heart, liver, spleen, stomach, or kidneys." Qiu Mingyuan said.

"It's not that exaggerated. It's a genetic defect, a hereditary disease. Environmental factors can't cause it, so just eat and drink as you like, just be mindful not to trigger gout." Liu Banxia said.

He was in a good mood now, and a good mood naturally meant a better appetite. Besides, he hadn't eaten much in the morning, and he'd driven back and forth, so he was indeed a bit hungry.

Originally, Qiao Yu was supposed to be the main person deciding the order today, but being a well-behaved child, he really didn't know what to choose from the menu.

"Forget it, if you really can't decide, just go over there and see, grab whatever you want, and that's it." Qiaoqiao gave up.

Qiao Yu thought about it and realized it could actually work.

"You two don't have much time left, do you? It seems like an endless holiday, but it actually flies by fast." Liu Banxia said, looking at Qiu Mingyuan and Xiao Yue.

"It's okay, I just feel that I've been a bit lazy recently," Xiao Yue said.

"It's alright, once school starts, the novelty will wear off, and naturally, you'll get busy," Liu Banxia said.

"Oh, let's not talk about those unpleasant things. Today we're just out to have fun. I haven't been out for fun in a long time," Qiaoqiao said.

"Sister Qiaoqiao, do you need to pay attention to your diet? They say you have to be more careful during pregnancy," Xiao Yue asked curiously.

"Actually, it's not a big deal; Qiaoqiao doesn't like eating cold stuff anyway. She should eat some other foods if she's craving them," Liu Banxia said.

"By the way, I saw Director Xiao today. I don't know what Ming Yuan said to him, but Director Xiao seemed quite happy."

Qiu Mingyuan rolled his eyes, thinking that this was just causing trouble for him.

Luckily, Xiao Yue was also seasoned with experience, not minding Liu Banxia's teasing at all.

After a while, the dishes were served.

Although there were fewer ingredients than Jinzhen's, the quality of the dishes was very good. Liu Banxia officially started dining, really starving.

Looking at the served fried trio, Qiao Yu felt a bit worried.

The northeastern fried trio is pig kidney, connected meat, and fatty skin. He had eaten pig kidney before, but the other two posed a challenge for him.

"This stuff tastes pretty good, but you have to control the amount. Can't eat it often," Liu Banxia said, dipping it in some dry seasoning and taking a big bite.

Honestly, freshly fried, the taste was indeed pleasant. If he didn't have to drive, he'd love to have some liquor to sip. It's a perfect snack for drinks, a larger portion of the fried trio with pig kidney, connected meat.

"Every time I see Brother Liu eat, it's always so appetizing," Xiao Yue remarked.

"Actually, I don't want to go back. When brother-in-law eats, I can eat at least half a bowl more; meals are better with more people," Qiao Yu said.

"You know, you really should eat more usually. Don't be fooled by your lack of physical labor; studying is quite draining on the body too," Liu Banxia said.

"Appropriate exercise, appropriate diet, reasonable study time, that's how you maintain good health. Learning is important, but health is even more important."

"Today at the crematorium with Ming Yuan, we were discussing how you have to live carefully throughout your life, especially at your age, which is the time to enjoy studying and life. Once gone, it's gone."

"Yeah, over there, I was really feeling reflective with Brother Liu. But there were indeed a lot of people today," Qiu Mingyuan said.

"Sister Wang's network is pretty good. After working for so many years, she's certainly built some connections. Otherwise, even an internal transfer within our hospital wouldn't be easy," Liu Banxia said.

"Actually, I wanted to go, but nobody let me," Qiaoqiao said helplessly.

"Even Ming Yuan feels out of place there; you'd be even more uncomfortable if you went," Liu Banxia said. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Oh, why are you being superstitious?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"Better to believe it than not, especially concerning my little treasure and two big treasures; I have to be more cautious," Liu Banxia said.

Qiaoqiao was pleased, happily passing a piece of saucy bone to Liu Banxia.

"Can't you two stop flaunting your relationship and let people eat?" Qiu Mingyuan said helplessly.

"Why? We're displaying it legally; we have a certificate," Qiaoqiao said triumphantly.

With one line, Qiu Mingyuan felt deflated, as he didn't have a certificate yet, not even the age to get one.

"Neither sister-in-law nor my sister are easy to defeat," Qiao Yu said reasonably.

"Haha, that's right. Today's task is to eat, drink, and have fun, nothing to think or worry about," Liu Banxia joyfully said.

"Exactly, eat, drink, and have fun, since Brother Liu is picking up the tab. Yueyue, you have to give it your all," Qiu Mingyuan said earnestly.

"What can I give it all to? My appetite is limited," Xiao Yue said helplessly.

Unable to outdo each other in words or food, the current situation left her and Qiu Mingyuan completely at a disadvantage.

They managed to steal half a day's leisure, as Liu Banxia planned to fully utilize this rare break.

Although not currently in charge of the inpatient department, it's been quite a chaotic time. While eating, drinking, and having fun, there's less chance of thinking about other messy stuff.

His life was already great, what's there to worry about?

Perhaps thinking indiscriminately himself, recalling the saying "trouble enjoys being dramatic," but he wasn't that kind of trouble, he was living well.

After convincing himself once again, Liu Banxia tucked into the meal even more wholeheartedly.