The beautiful girl in the white shirt, Zhao Shíhuà, was Zhao Min's elder sister.
Zhao Shíhuà was one and a half years older than Zhao Min. Before falling into her deep sleep, she was a news reporter for Southern Television.
Zhao Shíhuà dared to write and expose, and in her more than two years of service, she had revealed many dark secrets in society and had gained considerable fame.
Three years ago, Zhao Shíhuà went to Shu to conduct an interview, but after returning, she fell into a deep sleep.
For three years, no matter how many doctors her family consulted or how many methods they tried, Zhao Shíhuà remained unable to wake up.
Zhao Min could hardly believe her sister had truly woken up, her words becoming incoherent with excitement, "Sister, you're really awake, am I dreaming?"
Zhao Shíhuà stepped forward, hugged Zhao Min, and said, "Mǐnmǐn, you're not dreaming, I'm really awake."
In an instant, tears flowed like springs from both sisters.
"Sister, do you know that you've been asleep for three whole years since you returned from Shu? We were so worried about you."
Five minutes later, Zhao Min's emotions had somewhat calmed. She wiped the tears from her face and said, "What happened to you in Shu? Why did you get this strange illness?"
"Three years ago, my colleagues from the television station and I went to film a food processing plant that used gutter oil. But after entering Sichuan, I felt groggy the entire time. In the end, I don't even know how I got back."
"When I got home, I felt so sleepy that I just fell asleep. No, how could I have slept for so long?"
Zhao Min could not answer this question. She looked at Qin Yanluo, as if expecting an answer from him.
"Miss Zhao was poisoned. This poison is called 'Sleeping Beauty,' and it's refined from seventy-seven kinds of poisonous insects and herbs. It doesn't need to be ingested; just mix it with incense. When the incense is lit, it enters the central nervous system through the respiratory tract."
"The poison of 'Sleeping Beauty' is not fatal, but it will cause the victim to sleep forever, not waking up until the moment of death."
"Alas..."
Speaking of this, Qin Yanluo sighed, "Fortunately, I have read extensively through medical books and by chance know the symptoms of this poison. However, Miss Zhao's poisoning was too deep. Although I managed to save her, it has also severely depleted my energy."
"Don't let my current radiant appearance fool you. It's merely the state of a fire burning at its brightest. After today, I fear I will be unable to treat illnesses and save people for at least three years."
As soon as he said this, Zhao Min was shocked and looked at Qin Yanluo with reverence.
Zhao Min never imagined that Qin Yanluo would pay such a heavy price to save her sister, Zhao Shíhuà.
A divine doctor, a divine doctor with both superb medical skills and impeccable ethics. Such people are rare.
This was Zhao Min's evaluation of Qin Yanluo.
Zhao Jianguo was also shocked. "Shíhuà's awakening is all thanks to Elder Qin's miraculous healing. To have caused Elder Qin such a heavy price, Jianguo truly feels unbearable."
Saying this, Zhao Jianguo took out a bank card and handed it to Qin Yanluo. "This card contains ten million. The password is the last six digits of the account number. It's not much, but it's my life's savings. Please accept it, Elder Qin."
"This..."
Looking at the bank card in Zhao Jianguo's hand, a hint of cunning flashed in Qin Yanluo's eyes, but it was quickly concealed. He said with a tone of helplessness, "Treating illnesses and saving lives, healing the wounded and rescuing the suffering, this is the duty and mission of us medical practitioners."
"Jianguo, you've given me money, and I shouldn't accept it. However, I have no choice but to accept it."
Qin Yanluo took the bank card from Zhao Jianguo's hand and said with a pained expression, "There are many orphans in Nanling who live by begging, lacking warm clothes and enough to eat, and unable to afford medical treatment. I truly cannot bear to see this, and I wish to establish a relief association. This ten million will be considered your donation to the relief fund. I thank you on behalf of those children."
"What?"
Hearing that Qin Yanluo intended to donate the ten million to the orphan children, Zhao Jianguo, his wife, and the Zhao sisters were all shocked.
They never imagined that Qin Yanluo not only possessed superb medical skills but also such high moral standards.
Such a person was practically a living Bodhisattva.
"Elder Qin, this ten million is your donation to the children. I dare not take the credit."
Zhao Jianguo clasped Qin Yanluo's right hand tightly and said, "Elder Qin is of advanced age and high virtue. Jianguo admires you greatly. If there is anything you need my help with, please do not hesitate to ask."
"Alright, I will."
Qin Yanluo stood up and smiled, "Since that is the case, I shall take my leave. If anything arises, contact me immediately."
Zhao Jianguo stood up and said to Qin Yanluo, "Elder Qin, please go slowly. I will see you out."
"No need to trouble you, Jianguo. I can walk myself."
Qin Yanluo directly refused Zhao Jianguo's request to see him out. "Miss Zhao has just woken up. You should focus on caring for her. We will meet again if fate allows."
With that said, Qin Yanluo turned to leave.
However, just as Qin Yanluo moved, Shen Lang stepped in front of him, his face sincere. "Ghost Doctor Qin Yanluo, Teacher Qin. Your junior, Shen Lang, has long admired your great name. Meeting you today is a blessing for three lifetimes. May I ask if Elder Qin would be willing to impart some knowledge?"
"Shen Lang?"
Looking at the person blocking his path, a hint of anger flashed in Qin Yanluo's eyes, but it quickly disappeared, replaced by tolerance and kindness. "So, young brother, you are also a student of medicine. It seems we are truly fated today. There's no need for 'imparting knowledge.' If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I will tell you all I know, and more."
The Zhao family was surprised that Shen Lang blocked Qin Yanluo's departure. They had expected Qin Yanluo to be displeased, but they were surprised that Elder Qin, with his excellent medical skills and ethics, was also so magnanimous and showed no anger, which made them respect him even more.
"Actually, it's nothing much. I just have two lingering doubts."
Shen Lang looked at Qin Yanluo and said, "If I heard correctly, Elder Qin just said that Teacher Zhao's sister slept for three years because she was poisoned by 'Sleeping Beauty,' and this poison is refined from forty-nine poisonous insects and herbs."
"I have also seen records of this rare poison in ancient medical texts, but my copy is incomplete and does not detail exactly which forty-nine poisonous insects and herbs can be used to refine this rare poison. I would like to ask Elder Qin to clarify this for me."
"What?"
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, a flicker of panic immediately appeared in Qin Yanluo's eyes. Although he concealed it well, it was still noticeable.
Qin Yanluo had never expected Shen Lang to ask this question and was momentarily flustered.
However, after a fleeting moment of panic, Qin Yanluo quickly regained his composure and smiled, "It seems that Brother Shen is also a well-read fellow practitioner. We are truly kindred spirits. However, I keep that medical book at home. How about we arrange a time to meet again, and I will bring the book for you to consult in person?"
"Alright, thank you then, Elder Qin."
Shen Lang observed Qin Yanluo's reaction but remained unfazed. He continued, "Now, please answer my second question, Elder Qin. How did you manage to awaken Miss Zhao?"