Jie Yu glanced at Zhou Yu calmly.
Although Jie Yu didn't fully trust Zhou Yu, he clearly trusted his second uncle even less.
Jie Yu had previously invited many famous doctors to treat the old man, but his second uncle always interfered, claiming one was too absent-minded and another too young. Anyone could see through his second uncle's intentions, even the family's dog!
This time, Zhou Yu was personally recommended and vouched for by Jin Shenghuo. Coupled with the precedent of Old Master Su, Jie Yu had a certain confidence in Zhou Yu and was unwilling to have it disrupted.
"I respect you as an elder and call you Second Uncle, but I believe you know better than I do whether you deserve that title. Since you always say the doctors I invite are not good enough, why have I never seen you invite any for Grandpa?"
Jie Yu's obsidian-like eyes emitted a cold, sharp light, exerting immense pressure. It was clear he had had enough and intended to resolve the issue with his second uncle once and for all.
His second uncle was immediately speechless, sweating from being questioned by a junior.
After a while, his second uncle's eyes lit up. He retorted, "Who says I haven't invited anyone? I've already invited the most famous divine doctor in Jiangnan City, Doctor Shi!"
Doctor Shi?
Both Jie Yu and Jie Shishi were taken aback, looking at his second uncle with suspicion. It was true that there was a famous divine doctor in the Shi family in Jiangnan City, Shi Zhenxiang, rumored to be a genius who cultivated both medicine and martial arts. However, geniuses were often proud. Jie Yu had tried to invite him before but was rejected. How could Jie Yu's unsuccessful second uncle possibly invite Shi Zhenxiang?
Perhaps feeling uncomfortable under their gaze and losing face, his second uncle immediately blustered, "What, you don't believe me? You'll find out tomorrow. Doctor Shi will be here soon! Now, you are not allowed to let this charlatan touch the old man! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences!"
Hearing his second uncle's words and considering the timing, Jie Yu and Jie Shishi fell silent. Perhaps his second uncle had indeed managed to invite someone? While he was prone to bragging, he wouldn't likely fabricate something so easily disproven. Compared to the unassuming Zhou Yu, Doctor Shi had a much greater reputation and was more reliable.
With this thought, Jie Yu hesitated for a moment and politely asked Zhou Yu, "Doctor Zhou, you've heard. There's a bit of a family dispute. Could you possibly wait until tomorrow to see Grandpa?"
In plain terms, Jie Yu still wanted Doctor Shi to try first!
Zhou Yu didn't mind. He wasn't crazy enough to insist on treating someone against their will. Moreover, judging by their conversation, this Doctor Shi likely had some skill.
So Zhou Yu said, "It's fine, but I must remind you that Old Master Jie has already taken my first dose of medicine. If you stop now, the subsequent treatment will be more difficult." The effect would also be greatly diminished!
Jie Yu nodded slightly, indicating he understood.
His second uncle, however, sneered, "What subsequent treatment will be difficult? In my opinion, you should kick this charlatan out immediately. Keeping him until tomorrow? Doctor Shi is someone of great standing; he'll surely handle it with ease!"
Jie Yu glanced at his second uncle calmly and frowned, "Second Uncle, say less. You should go back now." Jie Yu was still unsure if his second uncle had truly invited Doctor Shi, so he couldn't possibly listen to his second uncle and dismiss Zhou Yu.
Jie Shishi, seeing that Jie Yu was actually starting to believe his second uncle, became anxious. She tugged at Jie Yu's sleeve and said, "Brother, don't believe him! Who would believe that Second Uncle could invite Doctor Shi? Besides, Doctor Zhou has already given Grandpa the first dose of medicine; it can't be stopped. If it doesn't work after Doctor Zhou's course of treatment, then it's not too late to invite Doctor Shi!"
His second uncle laughed, his smile laced with mockery, "Shishi, do you think Doctor Shi is like cabbage from the market that you can pick and choose? When people are called divine doctors, they naturally have their temperaments. Furthermore, as one of the three major families in Jiangnan City, the Shi family and the Jie family have always been at odds. It was already incredibly difficult to get Doctor Shi to agree to help treat Old Master Jie! And you want him to try, and if it doesn't work, then invite someone else? What a daydream!"
Jie Yu pondered for a moment and reprimanded, "Alright, Shishi, stop talking. We only need to wait one day." If his second uncle could truly invite Doctor Shi and cure Old Master Jie, then he would let bygones be bygones. But if he couldn't... then he would deal with him later!
Jie Shishi was sweating profusely with anxiety but was powerless to do anything. After all, she was not the one in charge of the Jie family now!
When Jie Yu saw his second uncle out, Jie Shishi, with tears in her eyes, said to Zhou Yu, "Doctor Zhou, I'm truly sorry. My brother..."
"It's alright, I will stay until tomorrow. Since I've already agreed, I won't just walk away." Zhou Yu said calmly.
Jie Shishi's tears turned into a smile, and she breathed a sigh of relief. She was also indignant at the rudeness of his second uncle and Jie Yu. "I really don't know what my brother is thinking. Everyone in the Jie family knows what kind of person Second Uncle is! Yet he'd rather believe Second Uncle than me!"
Compared to Jie Shishi's anger, Zhou Yu was much more philosophical. Perhaps as an outsider, Zhou Yu could understand that Jie Yu was simply flustered by his concern. On the surface, the famous Shi Zhenxiang indeed seemed more reliable than Zhou Yu. Jie Yu just wanted the old man to wake up as soon as possible!
"Never mind, I won't think about it anymore. Doctor Zhou, I'll arrange a room for you." Jie Shishi wiped her eyes, adjusted the quilt for Old Master Jie, and then led Zhou Yu away. Zhou Yu's room was right next to the old man's, which was his own request. It was mainly for convenience to take the old man's pulse and, incidentally, to watch the show tomorrow! If Shi Zhenxiang truly had skill, Zhou Yu could learn from him. Learning is endless. Zhou Yu was not someone who was overly proud. But if Shi Zhenxiang lacked skill, given Old Master Jie's current condition, he would need immediate rescue. Having Zhou Yu living nearby would also allow him to respond in an emergency.
There was a distinction between men and women. After Jie Shishi led Zhou Yu to his room, she left. Zhou Yu sat cross-legged on the bed and began circulating the true qi within his body. He was unfamiliar with Jiangnan City and had nowhere to go. He might as well cultivate the Nine Yang Manual more in his room. What if he broke through? As Zhou Yu guided the true qi through his meridians and completed a great cycle, those outside could see a faint mist emanating from his entire body, as if he were burning up!