"You... you kid, just wait for me!"
Zheng Chenglin, having recovered his senses, was calling for backup while lunging at Er Zhu. But midway, he froze, unable to hear the groans of the strongmen anymore.
Zheng Chengbin had actually woken up!
Such a severe illness resolved by a single silver needle was simply unbelievable!
BOOM!
On the other side, Liu Yuanpeng also witnessed this scene and collapsed onto the ground, his eyes filled with disbelief.
That old man had woken up, how was that possible!
Cerebral hemorrhage was an emergency condition, often leading to unpredictable sequelae. It was one of the most difficult problems in the medical world to overcome, yet this nouveau riche had brought him back with just a needle!
Not only could he not do it, but even his mentor couldn't!
This could truly be called a miracle in medical history!
"What... what are you doing?"
As the two were still stunned by Er Zhu's medical skills, Zheng Chengbin managed to ask with difficulty.
He could clearly feel the damage to his brain, but at this moment, none of that mattered. What mattered most was why Zheng Chenglin was here!
And it was obvious a fight had occurred here, yet his bodyguards were nowhere to be seen, only Mr. Wang was present!
Zheng Chengbin looked around, his mind racing. Suddenly, a spark of inspiration struck him, and many things clicked into place!
"Zheng Chenglin, you beast!"
Zheng Chengbin gripped the ground tightly, struggling to roar at Zheng Chenglin. Zheng Chenglin's eyes were filled with panic, and those strongmen and Liu Yuanpeng scrambled to escape.
Now that Zheng Chengbin was awake and had figured out what had happened, if they stayed, they would surely face death!
The more they thought about it, the more frightened they became, their steps quickening. Zheng Chengbin wanted to chase after them, but he was utterly weak, unable to even stand, let alone speak with any strength.
As for Er Zhu, although he sympathized with Zheng Chengbin's plight, he did not wish to get involved in the Zheng family's disputes, so he did not stop them.
Of course, another reason he didn't intervene was that they were not worth his trouble.
In Er Zhu's eyes, those strongmen, Liu Yuanpeng, and Chen Li were just pawns. Once Zheng Chenglin was dealt with, they would naturally crumble.
"Cousin, please forgive me this once, I... I'll never dare again."
Zheng Chenglin had wanted to resist further, but seeing that the strongmen and Liu Yuanpeng had all fled, he could only kneel and apologize.
His twenty-year-long chess game had ended in defeat, and he had lost to a nouveau riche from a small town!
Zheng Chenglin's heart burned with rage. He stole a glance at Er Zhu, his eyes filled with murderous intent!
"You... from this day forward, our Zheng family has nothing to do with you. Get out!"
Looking at his cousin kneeling before him, Zheng Chengbin's heart was a complex mix of emotions. He had thought his cousin would give up if he didn't succeed, but he never imagined he would bribe everyone around him!
Fortunately, he had invited Mr. Wang to their home as a guest, otherwise, he would surely have died today!
"Mr. Wang, thank you. If it weren't for you, I would have gone to see the King of Hell."
Without another glance at Zheng Chenglin, Zheng Chengbin turned and clasped his hands together, thanking Er Zhu.
"Mr. Zheng, you are too kind. It was just a small matter, nothing worth mentioning."
Er Zhu waved his hand dismissively, and as he spoke, he took out another golden needle.
Although Zheng Chengbin was awake, he was not fully recovered and would require several more treatment courses.
"Thank you, Mr. Wang. What happened to me, and how did you treat it?"
Seeing Er Zhu preparing to give him acupuncture, Zheng Chengbin voluntarily extended his head and asked curiously.
He only knew that his vision had gone dark and he had fainted. He could infer what had happened based on the scene, but he truly couldn't figure out his condition.
"Oh, it's nothing, you just had a cerebral hemorrhage..."
Er Zhu twisted the golden needle as he calmly recounted the treatment process, of course, omitting any mention of true qi.
Er Zhu spoke placidly, but Zheng Chengbin listened with a pounding heart. Every word he spoke struck him like a heavy hammer.
Especially the phrase "just a single needle" completely changed his perception of traditional Chinese medicine.
"Just a single needle? I've consulted many renowned physicians, but none have ever treated a cerebral hemorrhage with just one needle."
As soon as Er Zhu finished speaking, Zheng Chengbin asked again with doubt.
Although he knew he shouldn't doubt Er Zhu, his words were too incredible for him to believe.
"Yes, Chinese medicine emphasizes prescribing the right medicine for the ailment. If it's the right treatment, one silver needle is sufficient. If it's not, even a hundred needles won't wake you up."
Er Zhu nodded slightly, offering a casual explanation to Zheng Chengbin. Zheng Chengbin agreed, and although he still had doubts, he didn't ask further.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye, and Zheng Chengbin had recovered significantly. With Er Zhu's support, he returned to the Zheng family residence.
Upon returning, he dismissed all his bodyguards and servants. In the vast Zheng family villa, only Er Zhu, Zheng Chengbin, and the old butler remained.
"Mr. Wang, I'm truly sorry. I intended for you to enjoy a life of leisure, but now everything has to be done by yourself."
Looking at the empty hall, Zheng Chengbin suddenly seemed to recall something and looked apologetically at Er Zhu.
"Mr. Zheng, you needn't be so polite. I don't require any care. Please take good care of yourself."
Er Zhu shook his head indifferently, offered a few more words of caution, and returned to his room.
Watching Er Zhu's retreating figure and the desolate Zheng family, Zheng Chengbin sighed and shook his head helplessly.
"Master, what exactly is going on?" The old butler was bewildered. He pondered for a long time but couldn't understand. Finally, he asked.
"Alas, misfortune within the family. Old Huang, help me to my room to rest."
Mentioning this, a trace of anger flashed in Zheng Chengbin's eyes. He wanted to tell the old butler but felt too ashamed. In the end, he said nothing.
Seeing his master's grim expression, the butler dared not ask further and helped Zheng Chengbin upstairs.
That night, gazing at the bright moonlight outside the window and reflecting on the day's events, Zheng Chengbin mustered his courage and made a significant decision!
The next day, the entire Guangyuan County was shaken by two pieces of news:
First, the wealthiest man, Zheng Chengbin, along with his daughter Zheng Jie and cousin Zheng Chenglin, were expelled from the Zheng family!
Second, the new head of the Zheng family was named Wang Er Zhu!
These two events, especially the second one, quickly spread throughout Guangyuan County and even the entire Hua Bei City. The mysterious Wang Er Zhu once again became the focal point of discussion among many influential figures!