"Gu Lao, how are things on your end?"
Wan Yunting knew that Gu Yuanbai calling at this time must mean he had something to discuss.
Gu Yuanbai said, "The situation in the capital is complicated. I can't explain it clearly over the phone. I'm calling you now because there's something I want you to come to the capital for in advance!"
"Oh, what is it?"
This made Wan Yunting feel curious.
Gu Yuanbai said, "There's a patient here in the capital. She has a rare disease called Trimethylaminuria!"
"Trimethylaminuria?"
Wan Yunting's expression faltered, and he said, "It's when trimethylamine cannot be broken down by the liver, causing it to be expelled through blood, sweat, and breath, emitting a fishy odor, right?"
"Yes."
Gu Yuanbai nodded and said, "The patient's parents invited me to see her yesterday. Her condition is a bit more severe than other trimethylaminuria patients. Therefore, I want to invite you to come to the capital in advance, to see that patient before attending the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference."
"I see."
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "I've never seen trimethylaminuria before, nor am I confident about it."
The so-called trimethylaminuria is also a rare and difficult disease. This peculiar illness is very uncommon, perhaps less than one in ten thousand. However, it is said that people in Europe suffer from this trimethylaminuria more often, but it is still very rare in China.
This disease is actually easy to understand. It is when trimethylamine enters the body. Normal people's livers have an enzyme that can break down trimethylamine, and their sweat, blood, and breath are normal and odorless.
But if the human body loses the ability to break down trimethylamine, and cannot resolve it, then the sweat, blood, and exhaled breath will all carry the odor of rotten fish.
Mild cases will have a lighter fishy smell, which can be masked by strong perfume. But for severe trimethylaminuria, even the best perfume in the world might not be able to cover the fishy odor emanating from the body.
"It's alright. Just come two days in advance to take a look. If you can cure it, that's good. If not, it's also fine," Gu Yuanbai said with a smile.
However, in his heart, he hoped even more that Wan Yunting could cure the patient's trimethylaminuria!
"Okay."
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "I'll make arrangements for my affairs here for the next couple of days and set off for the capital the day after tomorrow."
"Good. Call me in advance then, and I'll pick you up."
"Okay, that's all for now..."
After they finished their conversation and hung up the phone, Wan Yunting looked at Zi Qing and said, "It seems I can only go to your Wudang Mountain after I return from the capital."
Zi Qing nodded blankly, remaining silent.
The reason Wan Yunting planned to go to the Wudang Sect was to investigate whether the murderer's identity was indeed Duan Feilong, and also to see the Jianya that Zi Qing had mentioned!
After encountering the martial arts expert with Gang Jin power last night, Wan Yunting realized that his own skills were still too weak.
Although he was invincible below the Dan Jin realm, facing an expert in the Gang Jin realm of martial arts still made him feel powerless...
After sitting for a while, Wan Yunting, still nursing his injuries, returned to the villa and went down to a bedroom on the second basement level to practice his internal energy for healing and rest...
The bedroom door on the second floor and the living room were being re-installed with doors and repaired by two craftsmen. If they couldn't be repaired, they would have to be replaced with new ones. Huang Guilan was responsible for overseeing the work and helping with packing.
Wan Yunting did not tell Fang Yanxi, Gu Luotang, or Su Ke'er about the assassination attempt last night. He also did not inform Jiang Yichun, as he did not want the women and friends around him to worry...
After a day of practicing internal energy for healing, by six o'clock the next morning, Wan Yunting got up early, put on his sportswear, climbed to the top of the Holy Hall mountain, and sat facing east to practice.
He continued until the morning sun rose. Wan Yunting then ceased his practice and slowly exhaled a turbid breath. He opened his eyes and looked at the hazy warm sun, his face flushing with color. He felt much better overall than yesterday.
The injuries within his body had also largely healed, though not completely. However, there were no major issues. Another day of practicing internal energy would have healed him completely, but Wan Yunting did not have time for that today.
He descended the mountain and returned home. After breakfast, he drove to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department and sat in Jiang Yichun's office, drinking tea, and informed him about Gu Yuanbai asking him to go to the capital in advance.
"So you're leaving tomorrow?"
Jiang Yichun poured him tea and asked.
Wan Yunting accepted the tea with both hands and nodded, "Yes, I've already booked my flight. I'm flying out tomorrow noon."
Jiang Yichun poured himself a cup, took a small sip, and put it down. He said, "The situation in the capital is complicated. Old Gu can't handle everything on his own. Your early arrival can also help him out."
Wan Yunting nodded and smiled, "I'll have to rely on you, Elder Jiang, to watch things here."
"Don't worry."
Jiang Yichun smiled and said, "The most important thing now is what happens in the capital. If Old Gu and Elder Gu succeed, then our Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association can replace the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Association."
Wan Yunting nodded and continued to chat with Jiang Yichun. Soon, it was noon. Su Ke'er ran over to call him for lunch. They went to a small restaurant outside the hospital and ordered a few dishes. Wan Yunting also told Su Ke'er about his trip to the capital tomorrow, and she asked, "Then when will you be back?"
Wan Yunting smiled and said, "The National Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference is on the tenth. If nothing unexpected happens after the conference, I'll be back two days later."
"Alright."
Su Ke'er, seeing that he was going to the capital for a conference, could only pout reluctantly and say, "Then I'll wait for you to come back."
"Mmm, be good and wait for me at home."
Wan Yunting gently stroked her little head and then asked, "By the way, how is Director Jiang? Is she alright?"
"Sister Jiang..."
Su Ke'er sighed and said, "Since the Bai Minglang incident, Sister Jiang has been extremely busy with work every day. Although she uses work to numb herself, I can tell she's quite upset. I suspect she might lose faith in men from now on!"
These words made Wan Yunting break out in a cold sweat. He nodded and smiled, "Don't worry, time heals everything. Perhaps Director Jiang will meet a good man in the future and change her perspective."
Su Ke'er nodded and said, "Yes, that's the only way."
After they finished lunch, Su Ke'er returned to the emergency department to resume her work. Wan Yunting went directly to the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association office building...
He was going to the capital tomorrow and might be gone for about a week, so he needed to arrange the association's affairs.
"Brother Yunting, you're here."
Gu Luotang, who was in her office dressed in a winter Hanfu, with a serene, elegant, and refined demeanor, was overjoyed to see Wan Yunting enter. She went up and took his arm, asking, "Did something happen? Why didn't you come yesterday?"
Wan Yunting pulled her to sit down and smiled gently, "Nothing happened, just some things at home yesterday, so I didn't come."
"That's good."
Gu Luotang nodded, and Wan Yunting said, "Your grandfather called me and asked me to go to the capital in advance. I have to leave tomorrow."
Gu Luotang's expression faltered, and she asked with confusion, "Isn't the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference on the tenth? Why are you going in advance?"
Wan Yunting explained with a smile, "Your grandfather said they encountered a patient with trimethylaminuria, and asked me to go and see them in advance."
"Trimethylaminuria, that's a very rare and peculiar disease..."
Gu Luotang was surprised. Wan Yunting nodded, and after they chatted for a while, they began to arrange the association's matters...
Originally, Gu Luotang wanted to go to the capital with him. However, as the end of the year approached, there were many matters to arrange for the association. If Gu Luotang also went, Jiang Yichun and the others would be overwhelmed. Therefore, she had to stay behind.
Although Gu Luotang was reluctant, she had to obey her man. They busied themselves at the association until the afternoon. After having dinner together, since Wan Yunting still needed to see Fang Yanxi, he drove Gu Luotang home and then headed directly to the company...
At Chaoting Group, Fang Yanxi had just finished work. As she and Zhong Hongmei were about to go down to the underground parking lot to get their cars home, she received a call from the man asking to come to the company. Fang Yanxi had to let Zhong Hongmei and the others go ahead to get the cars, and she came out from the company's first-floor lobby. As expected, she saw Wan Yunting standing at the entrance. Seeing the woman come out, he walked up to her and asked, "Is the company very busy? You're getting off work so late?"
"It's alright."
Fang Yanxi looked at him and asked curiously, "Did you come here specifically for something?"
"Look at what you're saying. Can't I come to pick you up if there's nothing?"
Wan Yunting gave her a speechless glare and then directly put his arm around Fang Yanxi's waist and walked towards the car. Employees who were also leaving work saw this. Fang Yanxi did not struggle, allowing him to hold her, and cast a sideways glance at him, saying, "You have so many confidantes, and you still have time to pick me up. That's rare."
... This retort left Wan Yunting speechless and awkward. He coughed twice, opened the car door for her to get in, and then drove them home, saying, "Stay at home tonight. I have to make some arrangements as I'm going to the capital tomorrow."
Fang Yanxi turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow, "What's the sudden trip to the capital?"
Wan Yunting, while driving, said, "The National Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference is on the tenth, and I have to go and attend it. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll be back on the twelfth or thirteenth."
Fang Yanxi nodded and said, "So, there will still be danger, right?"
Wan Yunting glanced at her and said with a smile, "Don't worry, in the capital, there won't be any danger."
Fang Yanxi snorted, "You only know how to coax me. Every time you go out, you almost lose your life... Forget it, I can't persuade you anyway."
Wan Yunting chuckled awkwardly and drove them home. Behind them followed Fang Yanxi's Mercedes-Benz sedan, driven by Shi Qiang with Zhong Hongmei trailing them. Soon, they arrived at the private villa area in Sheng Tang Ding Shan. As the courtyard gate slowly opened, the two cars entered the front yard and parked one after another.
"Miss Fang, you're back..."
Huang Guilan came out to greet them. Fang Yanxi smiled and nodded in greeting, then saw Duan Yingying standing at the door. She had originally intended to come out to greet him upon hearing Wan Yunting's return, but upon seeing Fang Yanxi, she stopped at the door and did not step forward.
Fang Yanxi looked at Duan Yingying calmly. Knowing that this girl had nothing to do with the man, she didn't say anything to her and walked past Duan Yingying into the living room...