Chen Xiao's words immediately caused a stir.
Even if you have some skill, you can't be so arrogant!
Everyone felt indignant on behalf of Old Master Ji.
Chen Xiao said with a solemn expression, "Your aptitude is mediocre, and you are advanced in age. Even if you were to become my disciple, you would not achieve much."
This nearly caused an uproar among the crowd.
That was Old Master Ji, the towering figure of Jiangcheng's traditional Chinese medicine community, and he was considered to have mediocre aptitude?
If looks could kill, Chen Xiao would have been dismembered a thousand times over by now.
However, compared to the public's indignation, Old Master Ji's reaction was much calmer.
He murmured, "Master speaks the truth. It was my presumption."
Chen Xiao had first astonished Old Master Ji with the Seven Star Divine Needles and then completely won him over with the Plum Blossom Branding Needles.
In a moment of desperation, he had knelt to become a disciple.
But as Chen Xiao refused, he realized that the master behind such a capable person as Chen Xiao must be an even more peerless expert.
With his own aptitude, it was truly difficult to catch their eye.
Seeing Old Master Ji's dejection, Chen Xiao felt a pang of sympathy.
He then said, "Although I will not take you as a disciple, since we have met, if you ever have any doubts in the medical arts in the future, you can come to me for discussion."
Old Master Ji's body trembled upon hearing this, and his eyes lit up.
He cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Master!"
Chen Xiao nodded and helped Liu Zhen up.
"Mom, let's go home."
"Yes, let's go home!"
Liu Zhen nodded heavily, feeling deeply gratified.
She hadn't expected her son's medical skills to be so formidable right after graduating from medical school.
If he were given more time, who knew how much more capable he would become!
Her decades of hard work had not been in vain!
Just as they left the emergency room, Chen Xiao was called to a halt.
The person who stopped him was the short-haired woman.
Li Ziqing had woken up.
Although her complexion was still a little pale, her condition was much better than before.
Seeing Li Ziqing in this state, Chen Xiao understood why she was so popular.
This girl was too beautiful.
Not only was she beautiful, but she also possessed a unique aura.
She wasn't shy and demure like a village maiden, nor was she aloof like an orchid in a secluded valley.
She was natural and vibrant.
Especially when she smiled.
Others' smiles either started from their mouths or their eyes.
When she smiled, her small, delicate nose would wrinkle slightly, making her incredibly endearing.
"Little brother, you have saved my life. Words cannot express my gratitude, and I have nothing to repay you with, but please accept this twenty thousand yuan consultation fee on this card."
Li Ziqing produced a bank card. She had expected Chen Xiao to refuse at first.
After all, those who possessed such extraordinary skills were often proud and viewed wealth as dirt.
However, Chen Xiao did not refuse at all and took it directly.
Although he didn't treat illnesses for money, it was only natural to charge for medical services, and he felt no qualm about accepting the money.
Seeing this, Liu Zhen quietly nudged Chen Xiao and whispered, "Son, isn't that too much money..."
Chen Xiao thought to himself, let alone twenty thousand, with his current abilities, he was worthy of even two million.
However, before he could explain, Li Ziqing quickly interjected, "It's not too much, not at all. And I also want to ask little brother for a favor."
"Girl, tell us what you need. If my son can help, he definitely will. Chen Xiao is a kind-hearted person!"
Li Ziqing looked very well-behaved, and Liu Zhen genuinely liked the girl.
So, before she could even state her request, Liu Zhen had already agreed on Chen Xiao's behalf.
Li Ziqing giggled and covered her mouth, "So your name is Chen Xiao. Little brother Chen Xiao, I still need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and I don't trust the doctors here. So, I would like to ask you to help nurse me for a few days, is that okay?"
After speaking, Li Ziqing blinked her large eyes and looked at Chen Xiao with an expectant gaze.
Chen Xiao's expression, however, turned somewhat displeased.
It was called nursing for a few days, but in reality, wasn't it just being a nanny!
How could he, a man of seven feet, be a nanny for someone?
However, before he could refuse, Liu Zhen spoke first.
"Oh, is that all? Of course, it's okay. I agree for him!"
Chen Xiao: "..."
Seeing Chen Xiao's expression, Liu Zhen immediately became displeased.
"Why the long face? The girl gave so much money, we can't just take it for nothing!"
Li Ziqing giggled again.
"Auntie, you misunderstand. That money is for the consultation fee. We'll discuss the nursing fee separately. Don't worry, I definitely won't mistreat your son!"
As she spoke, she winked at Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao was furious. His mother was selling him!
But he was helpless, who was he to argue with his mother!
"Girl, that's enough. You really don't need to give so much. It's not like money grows on trees for anyone..."
Seeing his mother getting sentimental, Chen Xiao quickly said, "I'll come to see you tomorrow morning."
After saying that, he quickly pulled his mother away. If they continued to chat, his mother might really sell him.
After Chen Xiao and his mother left, the short-haired woman still looked annoyed.
Li Ziqing chuckled, "What's wrong, Xiao Nan? Who are you sulking with?"
The short-haired woman, Xiao Nan, said indignantly, "Sister, why do you want that stinky man to nurse you? Isn't it enough to have me by your side?"
Li Ziqing giggled, "So, our Xiao Nan is jealous!"
Xiao Nan stomped her foot and said, "Oh, no, Sister, didn't you say you would never rely on those stinky men again?"
Li Ziqing pinched Xiao Nan's cheek, "My silly sister, who says I'm going to rely on stinky men again? You know, sister likes you the most..."
...
Upon returning home, Liu Zhen was startled to see the bare walls of their house.
"Oh dear, son, did a thief break in? Call the police quickly!"
Chen Xiao didn't want to tell his mother that he had sold their belongings to pay for her treatment.
So he casually told a lie.
"No, I sold them. Our furniture was too old and needed to be replaced. Mom, since we have money now, go buy a new set sometime. Buy whatever you like."
Chen Xiao handed the bank card to his mother, but she didn't take it.
"Forget it, it's fine if they were sold. I think it's good this way. Keep the money for when you get married."
Chen Xiao was helpless, "I'm still so young, I'm not in a hurry to get married."
Liu Zhen rolled her eyes.
"You're not in a hurry, but Mom is! I want to hold my grandson soon!"
"By the way, why haven't I seen Sun Li come over for dinner recently?"
As soon as he heard Sun Li's name, Chen Xiao's expression immediately turned ugly, and his fists clenched involuntarily.
Liu Zhen was slightly taken aback, "What's wrong, son? Did you two break up?"
To prevent his mother from being sad, Chen Xiao said nothing, "It's nothing, don't overthink it."
However, he didn't expect his mother to be much more open-minded than him.
"It's okay, son, if you broke up, you broke up. Don't get upset. If one leaves, we'll find another. A true man never lacks a wife!
I think that little girl just now was quite good; she's a match for my son!"