"Mayor Han, is there some misunderstanding?" Jia Lie swallowed, unable to help but ask. He was here because Ye Bowen had sent him; otherwise, why would he come to trouble a clinic without reason?
However, he hadn't expected Han Minglang to be here, and seemingly targeting Li Se. This was a huge problem.
Did Li Se even impress the imperial physicians?
He couldn't help but recall Li Se's earlier warning. Could it be true? Had the captain of the security team really been fired for getting involved?
Han Minglang snorted coldly, ignoring Jia Lie. He then approached Li Se and said respectfully, "Divine Doctor Li? I am Han Minglang, the mayor of the capital. I just had my secretary visit. I heard you don't make house calls easily, so I came myself. Oh, by the way, Imperial Physician Sun recommended me."
When everyone heard Han Minglang's words, they were stunned, utterly disbelieving. This was a mayor of a city! Those who treated such high-ranking officials were usually imperial physicians. But they hadn't expected Han Minglang to be rejected by Li Se, and yet instead of getting angry, he came in person. Was this some kind of international joke?
"Did I hear that right? Mayor Han asked this doctor to visit, and he refused? Yet Mayor Han isn't angry and came himself. Is this person an imperial physician?"
"He might not be an imperial physician, but with an imperial physician's recommendation, his medical skills must be excellent!"
"No, after Mayor Han finishes his appointment, I'm going to see him too!"
"If even imperial physicians recommend him, his skills must be superb!"
"..."
Many people started chattering and discussing. Originally, many thought this newly opened clinic would be mediocre, as the doctor on duty was too young. Even if he had studied medicine since childhood, at this age, he could probably only treat the common cold.
They never imagined that even Mayor Han would personally come to see this young doctor. This was enough to prove one thing: this young doctor's medical skills were likely exceptional!
Jia Lie was dumbfounded. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. This was Mayor Han. Even the Ye family had to tread carefully. They might not be comparable to the entire Ye family, but the Ye family would likely not dare to offend Mayor Han. And now, because of Li Se, he had angered Mayor Han. Would he be fired?
From their conversation, he could tell that Mayor Han highly valued Li Se. It was over, truly over. If he were fired, Ye Bowen certainly wouldn't protect him.
The few staff members who had come with Jia Lie were now trembling, too scared to say a word. They could only stand by, watching helplessly, hoping to be invisible. As for sneaking away, don't be ridiculous. What was the point of slipping away? If Mayor Han wanted to deal with them, it would only take a word.
"Mayor Han, please sit." Li Se hadn't expected Han Minglang to come in person. Previously, due to Huang Jiamu's situation, he thought this might be another trouble. This improved his impression of the mayor.
Huang Jiamu, standing nearby, still held some resentment towards Li Se, a shadow on his face. But because Han Minglang was present, he naturally dared not say anything too harsh.
After Han Minglang sat down, Li Se said, "Mayor Han, let me take your pulse."
Although Li Se's Qi observation technique could reveal many illnesses, the moment he first saw Han Minglang, he knew the mayor's condition was not simple, likely a hidden ailment, thus requiring a pulse diagnosis for accurate assessment.
Han Minglang nodded and extended his wrist, his gaze constantly appraising Li Se, the doctor recommended by Sun Bai.
Young – that was the first impression. Han Minglang had truly never seen such a young traditional Chinese medicine practitioner before. Honestly, he had some doubts. The reason for his politeness was mainly his trust in Sun Bai; he knew Sun Bai would never easily deceive him.
After the first impression came composure. Yes, in Han Minglang's eyes, Li Se, despite his youth, was remarkably calm. Even when facing him, a mayor of a city, he remained unfazed. Such young people were indeed rare.
After about ten minutes of pulse diagnosis, Li Se made a judgment and said, "Mayor Han, do you often feel dizzy, or even faint?"
"Yes!" Han Minglang was startled. Had Sun Bai told Li Se his condition in advance? Or had Li Se diagnosed it?
Even Sun Bai, during his first pulse diagnosis, couldn't accurately ascertain his condition. But this time, he hadn't said anything, and the other person already knew his situation.
"Mayor Han, when you went for a check-up at the hospital, was everything normal?" Li Se asked.
"Yes. The hospital checked me with all sorts of medical equipment, and even imperial physicians examined me, but they couldn't find anything wrong. Yet, I frequently feel dizzy and faint, and it's happening more and more often." Han Minglang said with some distress.
If a condition could be diagnosed, it would be easier to handle. But with no diagnosis and so many symptoms, it was incredibly difficult because there was no way to treat it.
Li Se smiled and said, "This illness is simple."
Saying this, he got up and walked outside the clinic. He grabbed a handful of soil, then asked Huang Shanshan to bring a bowl of water. He then put the soil into the bowl and said to Han Minglang, "Mayor Han, play with this mud."
"What do you mean by that?" Huang Jiamu immediately exclaimed, "You want Mayor Han to play with mud? You think this can cure an illness?"
"Isn't this just fooling around?" Jia Lie scoffed beside him. He seriously suspected Li Se might be a charlatan, but that would be for the best. If he couldn't cure Mayor Han, then he would be in the clear.
Han Minglang also frowned, "Dr. Li, what is the meaning of this?"
Li Se explained with a smile, "It's very simple. Being close to nature and connected to the earth. Mayor Han holds a high position, is always driven in private cars, and eats the best ingredients. But have you ever considered that when everything is the cleanest and most hygienic, it can actually be detrimental? Extremes meet. What Mayor Han needs to do is connect with the earth. Humans are part of the universe and are bound by the energies of heaven and earth. Away from the earth's energy, health will naturally be affected. Therefore, to cure Mayor Han's illness, all he needs to do is play with mud."
Everyone present was somewhat surprised. Was there such a thing?
Even Han Minglang hesitated. After all, he was the mayor. Would playing with mud be too undignified?
"Utter nonsense!" Huang Jiamu was the first to retort. "This is completely absurd. Just playing with mud can cure an illness? I think you're a fraud!"