Qin Hui’s words filled Qin Yan with awe and self-reproach, as he felt he had been less than human just moments before.
The Qin family members present wore expressions of shame.
What was this?
This was the true divine doctor, possessing not only exceptional medical skills but also admirable medical ethics.
“Don’t get happy too soon. The old lady might just be experiencing a final resurgence. I’ve already notified my master. While I can’t discern the old lady’s ailment, I believe my master certainly can.”
“Besides, what doctor treats patients without taking money? I suspect he’s guilty and afraid to take responsibility. Perhaps the old lady is indeed in her final moments and her life is nearing its end.”
Li Yang stepped forward at this moment, unable to stand Qin Hui’s current demeanor. In Li Yang’s view, Qin Hui was showing off, and he was determined to expose him.
Though Li Yang’s words were harsh, they didn’t seem unreasonable to the Qin family. If the old lady was indeed in her final moments, the Qin family would have rejoiced in vain.
“You!”
Qin Shishi’s expression turned furious at Li Yang’s words. She had never encountered such a shameless person.
“I, Qin Hui, act upright and live honestly. Since you’ve invited your master, let him examine her then.”
Qin Hui scoffed coldly.
If someone questioned him, Qin Hui was unafraid of having them verify. He feared only that Li Yang would end up slapping himself in the face!
At this moment, the Qin family remained silent, awaiting the final outcome. In their minds, Li Yang’s words held some truth.
After all, they knew very little about Qin Hui, so it was normal for them not to trust him.
Time passed quickly. Ten minutes later, an elder arrived, looking travel-worn.
Upon receiving Li Yang’s message, Zhao Wuji rushed over. Qin old lady’s death at the hands of Li Yang was a serious matter. If that accusation stuck, his reputation as Dr. Zhao would be ruined.
Therefore, Zhao Wuji had come to turn the tide.
“Master, over here.”
Li Yang called out as soon as he saw Zhao Wuji.
Many members of the Qin family recognized Zhao Wuji, and they all greeted him with utmost courtesy upon his arrival.
“What is going on with you, boy? If you can’t cure a disease, don’t be arrogant.”
Zhao Wuji berated Li Yang as soon as he saw him.
If it weren't for concerns about their master-disciple reputation, Zhao Wuji wouldn’t have come.
“Master, please stop scolding. Someone has already cured the Qin old lady’s illness. However, I suspect the old lady is merely experiencing a final resurgence. Hurry and go inside to check on her.”
Li Yang urged him on.
With his master present, Li Yang felt much more confident. If the old lady were indeed in her final moments, Li Yang could shift some of the blame. After all, Qin Hui had also taken over the old lady’s case. If the old lady was truly cured, Li Yang wouldn’t be blamed by the Qin family.
It had to be said that Li Yang’s mind was quite sharp.
However, his cleverness was mere petty cunning compared to Qin Hui’s.
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji hurried towards the patient’s room. He naturally did not see Qin Hui standing behind the crowd. If he had, he would have been pleasantly surprised.
Zhao Wuji had previously wanted to apprentice himself to Qin Hui. After the incident last time, Zhao Wuji had felt a sense of guilt and had not dared to approach Qin Hui.
Ten minutes later, Zhao Wuji emerged, with Li Yang following behind him with a troubled expression.
“Dr. Zhao, has my mother’s illness truly been cured?”
Qin Yan asked nervously, as he too feared his mother was merely in her final moments.
Zhao Wuji nodded earnestly and said, “She has been completely cured. May I ask Patriarch Qin to introduce me to that divine doctor?”
“You must understand that the old lady’s condition was extremely complex. Even if I had been present at the time, I wouldn’t have had complete confidence in curing her illness.”
Upon hearing this, Qin Yan’s heart finally felt at ease.
“Here, the one who cured my mother’s illness is this Divine Doctor Qin.”
Qin Yan quickly brought Zhao Wuji over to Qin Hui.
However, when Zhao Wuji saw Qin Hui, he froze.
“Qin… Divine Doctor Qin, it’s you?”
“It must be you who possesses such medical skill to bring the old lady back from the brink of death. Alas, I was so foolish. I should have realized it was you much earlier.”
Zhao Wuji exclaimed with pleasant surprise.
Although Zhao Wuji had been impressed by Qin Hui’s ability to cure Elder Jiang’s illness last time, he had thought there might have been an element of luck involved.
But this time, Qin Hui had cured the old lady’s illness again.
Even if Qin Hui’s luck was extraordinary, it couldn’t possibly be this good every time. Therefore, Zhao Wuji knew that Qin Hui was truly capable!
Meanwhile, Li Yang, seeing his master’s adoring expression, felt a sense of foreboding.
He had been mocking and looking down on Qin Hui all this time, only to find that even his own master admired him so greatly.
“Dr. Zhao, it seems we meet again so soon. Your disciple is quite something, isn’t he? Lacking in medical skill yet so arrogant.”
Qin Hui said coldly, without elaborating.
Hearing this, Zhao Wuji’s expression changed. He finally remembered the purpose of his visit.
“Master, I…”
Li Yang was about to argue, but seeing Zhao Wuji’s glare, he immediately fell silent.
Zhao Wuji naturally understood Li Yang’s character as his disciple.
“Hmph!”
“How did I teach you in the past?”
“When we return today, you will reflect in front of the wall for a month and diligently study medicine. If you dare to make such a mistake again, I will disown you as my disciple.”
Zhao Wuji said sternly.
Zhao Wuji and Qin Hui’s relationship was not particularly good to begin with. Now, with his disciple causing such trouble, it was unlikely that their relationship could be mended.
Li Yang lowered his head dejectedly and left with a sense of loss.
The Qin family members, on the other hand, were overjoyed. The old lady’s illness was finally cured. Qin Yan was about to thank Qin Hui.
But Qin Hui refused, leaving the Qin family villa directly. With too many people around, Qin Hui disliked the lively atmosphere and departed.
Qin Yan understood the divine doctor’s temperament and dared not disturb him further. He merely expressed his intention to treat Qin Hui to a meal later to make amends for past mistakes.
Outside the villa, without the chatter of the Qin family, Qin Hui felt a sense of peace.
“Divine Doctor Qin, this is all due to my inadequate guidance. Please do not blame Li Yang.”
Zhao Wuji said quickly, still hoping Qin Hui would teach him medicine.
“Rest assured, I am not the type to hold grudges. You may leave now.”
Qin Hui said indifferently. Although Qin Hui was magnanimous, he was not a saint.
Having been mocked by Zhao Wuji last time, and now being troubled by his disciple, Qin Hui was somewhat displeased.
“Yes, yes, I’m leaving now. Divine Doctor Qin, until we meet again perhaps.”
Zhao Wuji dared not linger and quickly departed.
However, Zhao Wuji was fortunate that Qin Hui did not entirely detest him, leaving him with a glimmer of hope for becoming his disciple.
After Zhao Wuji left, only the delicate beauty Qin Shishi remained by Qin Hui’s side.
Seeing Qin Hui staring at her, Qin Shishi’s face flushed crimson.
“Um, Brother Qin, shall I see you back?”
Qin Shishi said shyly.
“Back?”
“No rush. Didn’t you promise me that if I cured your grandmother’s illness, you would do whatever I asked?”
Qin Hui smiled faintly, his gaze fixed on Qin Shishi…