Chapter 219: Follow-Up Visit

Chapter 219 Follow-Up Appointment

"Dr. Ye, I have a few more patients to introduce to you. My sister-in-law also has some longstanding health problems, but she doesn’t believe in traditional Chinese medicine. It wasn’t until she saw my skin condition improve that she started warming up to the idea."

Ye Xiaoxiao wasn't about to turn away patients seeking treatment: "Of course. The senior practitioners at Rende Pharmacy are very experienced. Even if I’m not around, there will be someone to see her."

Liu Xuelian: "I still trust Dr. Ye more."

Ye Xiaoxiao nodded, "You can come to me, but I'm usually in class, so it might be harder to schedule."

Liu Xuelian: "Where do you study, Dr. Ye?"

"Jinghua University."

"Oh my, that’s the best university in our country!" Liu Xuelian said with exaggerated awe. "If my child could study at Jinghua, our ancestors would be doing backflips in their graves."

Ye Xiaoxiao chuckled, "I’m sure your child is plenty capable too."

Liu Xuelian loved hearing that. She only had one daughter and had suffered several miscarriages afterward, leaving her with no more children. But she felt having just one daughter was fine and had no regrets about it.

After taking her leave without bothering Ye Xiaoxiao further, Liu Xuelian collected the updated prescription.

Ye Xiaoxiao hadn't thought much of Liu Xuelian's promise of introducing patients.

A week later, however, Liu Xuelian called and actually brought her sister-in-law along.

The sister-in-law came right over after seeing Ye Xiaoxiao and was skeptical, "Sis, are you sure about this? The doctor’s so young, and I’m here for women's health issues."

Liu Xuelian: "You won't know unless you try. You weren’t afraid of seeing male doctors at the hospital, so why make a fuss about Dr. Ye’s age?"

Xiao Ru: "It's just...embarrassing to discuss."

Someone so young couldn't possibly understand her troubles.

Ye Xiaoxiao came right over after receiving the call.

Xiao Ru looked to be in her late twenties, dressed fashionably with an expensive women’s watch on her wrist.

Ye Xiaoxiao gestured for her to sit.

After taking Xiao Ru’s pulse, she said, "There’s no need to feel embarrassed. Your condition is easy to treat. I’ll prescribe you a course of Women's Wulin Pills, and you’ll see improvement soon."

While it’s often said that traditional medicine takes time to work, if the prescription matches the condition, you can see results right away.

Xiao Ru: "Alright, thank you, Doctor."

"Doctor, does this medicine need to be decocted? I’m always traveling for work and might not have the time."

Liu Xuelian: "Can’t you put your work aside for a few months?"

Xiao Ru: "That’s impossible. The market changes too fast—I have to stay ahead of the game."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "I’ll prescribe pre-made pills for you. No need to grind anything yourself—just swallow them with water."

Xiao Ru: "That’s perfect."

After writing the prescription, Ye Xiaoxiao told Xiao Ru where to pick up the medicine.

Xiao Ru’s timing was perfect today. It had already been several months since treating Si Ning’s husband’s condition.

Si Ning’s husband didn’t come this time, but Si Ning did.

And she brought a big embroidered banner.

"Doctor Ye, I’m pregnant!"

Si Ning said excitedly. After so many years of marriage, never mind her in-laws’ opinions, she herself had been anxious.

Now that she was finally pregnant, she just had to thank Ye Xiaoxiao properly.

"Congratulations! Please, have a seat. No need for formalities."

Si Ning now trusted Ye Xiaoxiao completely. While infertility wasn’t something she could’ve fixed single-handedly, without meeting Ye Xiaoxiao, she might’ve kept hitting dead ends.

"Oh, but I insist!"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Take it easy these first three months, and pay attention to your diet."

Si Ning: "I know. My family’s being extra careful with me now, and I treasure this child dearly."

"Your pulse isn’t showing much yet. When the pregnancy progresses further, you can come back for another check-up, or go to the hospital for prenatal care."

After giving a few more reminders, she walked Si Ning out herself.

Just after sending Si Ning away, Ye Xiaoxiao returned and saw Song Guangjing.

"Master, what brings you by?"

Song Guangjing: "You haven’t come home for dinner in ages. Today, since I don’t have classes, I brought your parents by for a visit."

If Song Guangjing had known earlier that Ye Jianguo and his wife were coming, he wouldn’t have had Ye Xiaoxiao buy a place—he’d have put them up at his place.

"Sure."

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t refuse her master’s suggestion.

Song Guangjing: "Do you remember Elder Zhou, whom we met in town?"

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Mr. Zhou Ziran? His eye condition has improved, hasn’t it?"

Song Guangjing: "His eye condition is better, but this time, he’s given me another tough case."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Did another patient come to you, Master?"

Song Guangjing nodded. "Let’s eat first today. Tomorrow, you’ll come with me to take a look. With your medical skills now, you’re ready to try practicing on your own."

Ye Xiaoxiao scratched her head. "You think so?"

Ye Xiaoxiao was usually quite confident, but those who sought out Song Guangjing might be important people.

It wasn’t that she treated patients differently, but such figures must’ve seen every doctor under the sun. If they still weren’t cured, it’s gotta be a tough case.

Song Guangjing chuckled. "You’re my disciple. If you screw up, I’ll take the heat."

Ye Xiaoxiao fell silent.

Even if you take the blame, I still wouldn’t dare to mess things up.

That same afternoon, Ye Xiaoxiao went home to pick up Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo for dinner at Song Guangjing’s courtyard house.

Ye Xiaoxiao mentioned in passing to them, "Lu Hanchuan also said he’d invite you to the Lu family for a meal in a few days."

Miao Cuifang: "That’s only proper. Lu Hanchuan isn’t that young anymore, right? His family must be pushing for marriage."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "No rush for marriage. I’m still in school."

Miao Cuifang: "There are college students who’ve already gotten their marriage certificates, you know."

"Mom, you’re really concerned about this."

Miao Cuifang: "Of course I am. You and Lu Hanchuan have been together for so long. If you don’t get married, wouldn’t that mean he’s just leading you on? A girl’s prime years don’t last forever—you must cherish them."

As a man, Ye Jianguo had a different perspective from Miao Cuifang.

"Xiao Xiao is still young. There’s no need to rush."

Miao Cuifang gave him a sharp look.

"What do you know? Lu Hanchuan is an outstanding person. What if someone else steals him away?"

If they hadn’t arrived at their destination, the two would likely have continued arguing.

Ye Xiaoxiao unloaded the groceries—some fruits and wine.

The housekeeper had already laid out several dishes, so Miao Cuifang and Ye Jianguo could start eating as soon as they entered.

They thanked him profusely for Song Guangjing’s hospitality.

After dinner, they declined his offer to stay the night and returned to Ping’anli Compound (a residential complex) instead.

Having gotten used to it, they felt somewhat at home there after living there for some time.

Ye Xiaoxiao dropped them off and spent the night there herself before going to meet Song Guangjing the next day.

The place Song Guangjing took her to was so secure that Ye Xiaoxiao’s car wasn’t allowed in. A guard fetched them.

After clearing security, they finally met Zhou Ziran.

Zhou Ziran still remembered Xiao Xiao and greeted her warmly, "Professor Song mentioned you got admitted to Jinghua University. I should’ve prepared a red envelope (a traditional monetary gift) for you."