Jie Yu initially stood amidst the throng of aunts and elders.
She could still speak calmly.
After all, these people all held shares in the Jie family's enterprises.
But as the conversation progressed and she realized they were unyielding, Jie Yu finally lost her temper!
What was this accusation that preventing Dr. Shi from treating Grandpa was malicious?
These aunts and elders simply refused to listen to Jie Yu's explanations.
All they did was try to pin blame on her!
"If you all genuinely wish to care for Grandpa, then please observe quietly from the side and refrain from speaking."
"But if your intentions are otherwise, then do not blame me for being impolite!"
Jie Yu unleashed her full aura.
As the eldest grandson of the Jie family, he possessed a certain presence.
If these aunts and elders persisted in their unreasonable behavior,
Jie Yu would not hesitate to risk his reputation and have them removed!
Everyone was taken aback by Jie Yu's sudden and uncharacteristic sternness, given his usual respect for elders.
They all stood frozen.
After a considerable pause.
Uncle Jie Er's voice finally cut through the silence.
"Jie Yu, how can you speak to your elders like that?"
"Everyone is here because they are concerned about Grandpa, that is why they came. Yet you, why are you obstructively preventing Grandpa from receiving treatment?"
Uncle Jie Er spoke with righteous indignation,
as if he hadn't been the one to obstruct other renowned physicians from treating Grandpa Jie earlier!
Hearing this, Jie Yu's face turned even redder, and he glared at Uncle Jie Er in annoyance and embarrassment.
His chest heaved.
But for a long time, he couldn't utter a word.
That was right.
Uncle Jie Er had the advantage of seniority.
At this moment, anything Jie Yu said would be deemed wrong!
"But the Shi family is at odds with our Jie family!" Jie Yu finally found his voice, his eyes like shards of ice, fixed on Shi Zhenxiang. "Who knows what their intentions are in suddenly agreeing to treat Grandpa?"
Before Shi Zhenxiang could speak,
Uncle Jie Er interjected again.
After all, Shi Zhenxiang was the one he had invited.
For Jie Yu to publicly accuse Shi Zhenxiang of ulterior motives was no different than accusing Uncle Jie Er himself of ill intentions.
"In the entire Jiangnan City, can you find a more skilled physician than the esteemed Dr. Shi?"
"Jie Yu, you are increasingly disappointing. Your vision is so narrow!"
"Yes, the Shi family and our Jie family haven't had the best relationship in the past, but a physician's heart is benevolent!"
Uncle Jie Er was adept at delivering empty platitudes and grand statements,
all of which sounded plausible at first glance,
but crumbled under scrutiny.
Jie Yu was infuriated, and with Uncle Jie Er's support, the aunts and elders ganged up on him again.
This time, even Jie Shishi began to feel apprehensive.
If they truly prevented Shi Zhenxiang from treating Grandpa Jie today, the burden of being labeled unfilial would fall squarely on the shoulders of her and her brother.
If Zhou Yu could indeed cure Grandpa Jie, then it would be fine.
But if he couldn't...
It would be considered fortunate if her brother and she were merely stripped of their heir status.
They might even have all their shares repossessed and be expelled from the Jie family!
With this thought, Jie Shishi cast a pleading gaze towards Zhou Yu.
Among everyone present, besides Jie Yu, Jie Shishi trusted Zhou Yu the most.
If Zhou Yu gave the slightest nod, she would risk everything and confront these people!
Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes and observed for a while.
He shook his head at Jie Shishi.
"Hold steady. Wait and see."
Jie Shishi understood Zhou Yu's lip movements.
Although she didn't know Zhou Yu's plan, Jie Shishi could only tug at Jie Yu's sleeve and whisper, "Brother, let Dr. Shi treat him for now."
"But..." Jie Yu almost jumped up.
If Shi Zhenxiang were to treat him, Grandpa Jie would likely die even faster!
However, Jie Shishi pointed at Zhou Yu, saying, "Divine Doctor Zhou must have a way. He just told me not to move."
Hearing this, Jie Yu glanced at Zhou Yu discreetly.
Then, as if making a firm decision, he nodded vigorously!
Jie Yu, unlike Jie Shishi, thought more deeply.
So, upon seeing Zhou Yu's attitude, he understood Zhou Yu's intentions.
He wanted Shi Zhenxiang to make the first move, to put Grandpa Jie in a critical condition, and only then, when everyone understood the truth,
would he proceed with the treatment!
This method was good, but exceedingly dangerous.
If it was easy to trust Zhou Yu's previous words,
then to choose to believe him now would mean entrusting him with their absolute trust.
After Shi Zhenxiang began treating Grandpa Jie,
Grandpa Jie's life would be hanging by a thread!
If Zhou Yu's medical skills were even slightly lacking, he might not be able to save him...
But at this point, there was no other option.
"Alright, everyone, let's stop arguing."
"To avoid being branded as unfilial, Grandpa will be treated by the esteemed Dr. Shi!"
Jie Yu said in a deep voice.
This statement instantly choked off all the words Uncle Jie Er had prepared.
He remained speechless for a long time.
After a moment, he finally let out a grunt: "You're finally sensible!"
With that, Uncle Jie Er ordered the prepared medicine to be brought forward,
and the treatment commenced.
Zhou Yu stood some distance away, observing every step with profound eyes!
When he received Jie Shishi's gaze earlier, countless possibilities had flashed through his mind.
He also knew that if he had agreed, Jie Shishi would have certainly argued forcefully on his behalf.
However,
it was unnecessary!
With this large group of people present, all deceived by Uncle Jie Er and Shi Zhenxiang,
if they didn't witness the consequences firsthand, they would never truly understand the gravity of the situation!
Furthermore,
even if Jie Yu had managed to suppress them and drive Shi Zhenxiang away, would the matter have ended there?
Given Uncle Jie Er's character,
after Shi Zhenxiang left, when Zhou Yu treated Grandpa Jie,
he would undoubtedly rack his brains to obstruct him.
He might even resort to sabotage!
It was better to let Shi Zhenxiang proceed. Then, when things went wrong, it would be convenient to deal with Uncle Jie Er as well.
One had to admit,
Shi Zhenxiang's medical skills were indeed commendable.
At the very least, his movements during needle insertion were exceptionally fluid.
What surprised Zhou Yu the most was that Shi Zhenxiang was also a martial artist.
He had already reached the Postnatal Body Refining stage.
While administering acupuncture to Grandpa Jie, he was also capable of releasing his Qi.
If Zhou Yu hadn't personally examined the prescription,
he would have believed that Shi Zhenxiang genuinely intended to save the patient.
After a while,
as Shi Zhenxiang broke out in a sweat from exertion,
Grandpa Jie, lying on the bed, suddenly moved his fingers.
"He's awake, Grandpa is awake!"
Jie Shishi was startled, then leaned closer to see.
Grandpa Jie's eyes had opened!
However,
as everyone met Grandpa Jie's gaze, they were bewildered.
Why did he appear to have no consciousness?
His eyes were vacant, looking somewhat dazed!
"What's happening? My Grandpa..." Jie Shishi abruptly turned to Shi Zhenxiang.
Shi Zhenxiang remained unhurried, slowly withdrawing his needles, and said to Jie Shishi, "He has just woken up. It's normal for his consciousness not to have fully returned yet."
"He'll be fine after a day or two of rest."
With that, Shi Zhenxiang signaled for the young attendant to carry the medicine box, preparing to leave.