Chang Qing spoke again, "Chen Fan, don't worry. Once his illness is cured, the consultation fee will be generous. And if you need to buy any medicinal herbs in the future, he can help you with that."
Chen Fan nodded slightly, "Alright, I'll go with you then."
Qin Shuran got out of the car first and walked into the psychiatric hospital. Chang Qing, having arrived by taxi, directly got into Chen Fan's car. The two of them then drove towards Shen Zhi Tang.
In a bedroom in the back hall of Shen Zhi Tang, Yin Ruiping lay on the bed, his face pale and devoid of color.
"Cough, cough, cough!" He coughed dryly, feeling as if his lungs were about to be expelled.
"Dad!" Seeing this, the woman standing by the bed rushed forward, wiping away tears from the corner of her eyes, her face filled with worry.
"I'm fine, don't worry."
"Cough, cough, cough!"
As soon as Yin Ruiping spoke, he coughed again.
This time, blood trickled from the corner of Yin Ruiping's mouth, and his complexion became even more pallid.
Yin Ruiping's voice grew weaker, "Xiao Qing, if Dad leaves, you must take good care of the shop's business. Your Uncle Tian will help you."
"Dad." Yin Mu Qing's emotions were somewhat out of control, tears flowing uncontrollably.
A middle-aged man standing beside them lowered his voice and promised, "Old Yin, don't worry. I will help Xiao Qing manage the shop's business."
Hearing Tian Cong's promise, Yin Ruiping finally nodded with relief.
Just then, a shop assistant walked in from outside and approached Tian Cong, whispering a few words.
Tian Cong frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, but then nodded, "Let them in."
The shop assistant then went out again. After a while, two figures entered the room.
"Mr. Tian, Boss Yin, we've heard much about you," said the middle-aged man leading the way, cupping his hands in greeting.
Everyone's gaze turned to the two newcomers.
"Uncle Tian, who are they?" Yin Mu Qing frowned slightly, her voice tinged with displeasure.
Tian Cong introduced, "This is Manager Xue from Chang Teng Pharmaceutical. Manager Xue heard that your father is seriously ill and has specially invited a renowned doctor from the capital who is currently making rounds in South China."
Yin Mu Qing asked coldly, "Another traditional Chinese medicine practitioner? If it's traditional Chinese medicine, please leave."
These words caused the old man standing behind Xue Yang to look displeased. "Little girl, you seem to have a strong prejudice against traditional Chinese medicine."
Yin Mu Qing showed no respect to the old man. "Hmph, all you so-called traditional Chinese medicine practitioners are just tricksters. If my father hadn't listened to you and gone to the hospital for treatment earlier instead of believing your so-called prescriptions, he wouldn't be in this state!"
"Xiao Qing."
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Yin Ruiping quickly stopped her.
"Dad, are you alright?" Yin Mu Qing asked anxiously when she heard her father coughing again.
Yin Ruiping said, "Don't say that. They are also well-intentioned."
"Shortness of breath, chest tightness, pale complexion. It seems Boss Yin has been afflicted by dampness evil, which has already infected his lungs. Now, when you speak a few words, you feel chest tightness and pain, and you can't help but cough and wheeze, right?" The old man's voice sounded again.
Yin Ruiping looked at the old man with surprise.
Tian Cong was also shocked and asked, "May I ask who this elder gentleman is?"
The old man smiled faintly, "My surname is Li, and my given name is Guai."
"Li Guai? You, you are the miraculous doctor Master Li?!" Tian Cong exclaimed in shock.
Yin Ruiping was also aghast. The reputation of Master Li was widely known throughout the traditional Chinese medicine community, having cured many difficult and complicated illnesses.
They never expected this old man to be such a master TCM practitioner.
"It's just a nickname given by others." Li Guai seemed to enjoy their expressions, a hint of arrogance appearing on his face.
"Manager Xue, I never expected you to invite Master Li. We are truly grateful!" Tian Cong quickly thanked Xue Yang.
Xue Yang waved his hand, "You're too kind. Actually, I'm here today for a favor as well."
Tian Cong immediately replied, "Please speak freely, Manager Xue. Shen Zhi Tang will do whatever it can without fail!"
Xue Yang's lips curved into a slight arc. "It's like this, our Chang Teng Pharmaceutical urgently needs two types of medicinal herbs. As you know, Shen Zhi Tang is the largest medicinal herb supplier in South China, so I'd like Shen Zhi Tang to help me procure these two herbs."
"What herbs?" Tian Cong asked.
Xue Yang said, "Chong Lou and natural Niu Huang."
Tian Cong was surprised, "Chong Lou and natural Niu Huang? These two herbs have been very scarce in the market recently. It seems someone is buying them in large quantities."
Xue Yang nodded in response, "Precisely because of this, I came to Shen Zhi Tang."
Tian Cong glanced at the bedridden Yin Ruiping and finally nodded, "Manager Xue, I will do my utmost to help you acquire them. May I ask how much Manager Xue intends to purchase?"
"All of it."
"What? All of it?!" Tian Cong and the others were startled.
"Yes, however much there is, we want it all," Xue Yang confirmed again.
"Alright, I will do my best to help you purchase them," Tian Cong guaranteed once more.
A smug look appeared on Xue Yang's face, and he then turned to Li Guai beside him, "Master Li, please examine Boss Yin."
Li Guai smiled calmly and confidently said, "Don't worry, Manager Xue. Boss Yin's illness is nothing. A few doses of medicine, combined with my acupuncture, will surely cure him."
Yin Mu Qing wanted to intervene again, but Tian Cong pulled her aside.
Yin Ruiping's condition was very serious, and the hospital had already issued a critical illness notice. This might be their last hope.
Li Guai sat by the bed, first took Yin Ruiping's pulse, then took out a few silver needles and was about to begin acupuncture.
The atmosphere in the room became tense at this moment.
"With this needle, he will surely die."
However, just as Li Guai's silver needle was about to fall, a voice suddenly rang out from the doorway.
Immediately after, two more figures walked into the room.
In an instant, the small room was already crowded with people.
"Which ignorant brat is spouting nonsense here?!" Li Guai's face darkened as he looked towards the doorway.
Everyone else also turned to look at the entrance.
"It's you?!" Xue Yang naturally saw the two people at the door. When he saw the young man leading them, his face instantly turned grim.
The arrivals were none other than Chen Fan and Chang Qing, who had just rushed over from the psychiatric hospital.
Chen Fan naturally saw Xue Yang, but he ignored him and walked directly to Yin Ruiping's bedside.
He glanced at Li Guai and scoffed, "Ignorant? You're probably talking about yourself. Do you even know what his illness is before daring to give him acupuncture?"