Chapter 176
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She was just like a vehicle that had run over ten thousand miles, desperately in need of maintenance, especially considering her age . Like machine parts, the various organs in her body were already slowing down and deteriorated further .
"Did you not take any medicine after visiting the hospital?" asked Wang Yao .
"We took some medicine, but there was little effect," said the charming lady .
"How about this, I'll prescribe some medicine, but the treatment period might take a while," said Wang Yao .
"Sure . "
Wang Yao thus gave a prescription using only common herbs found in regular pharmacies .
"Just follow the prescription; the method to use the medicine is written down . Let your mom rest, and don't make her angry," said Wang Yao .
"Okay, thank you, doctor . "
The mother-daughter pair had the clinic prepare and boil the medicine, the whole batch of which they would be able to collect in the afternoon .
"Could I see the medicine preparation equipment?" Wang Yao asked Pan Mei .
"Of course you can . "
In one room of the clinic, Wang Yao saw a modern Chinese medicine decoction machine . It wasn't particularly big, just about the size of a bucket made of stainless steel and automated .
Following the times, the various medicinal methods had improved . The labor-intensive ways of the past were slowly eliminated just like the medicine-decocting equipment, which was convenient and efficient . Who would still use a wood fire to prepare medicine nowadays?
However, contemporary equipment may not necessarily be better than ancient ones, such as in pottery . Although technology had improved, we are still unable to create some porcelain works done in ancient times .
"The medicinal herbs must be of good quality," Wang Yao reminded . This was all he could do now, after all, he could not force the clinics to use wood fires .
"Don't you worry . Even if it wasn't your prescription but some other doctor's, we would do our best to use the good quality herbs," Pan Mei said .
When it comes to common medicine, the difference between high and low-quality herbs wasn't actually too big, and the efficacy of the medicine would not differ greatly . Nonetheless, this was a problem of attitude, pointing towards one's sincerity and responsibility for one's patients .
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In one morning, Wang Yao saw two patients . Both were getting on in age and suffering from headaches and poor sleep . These problems were relatively easier to treat .
At noon, he didn't return home but went with Wang Mingbao for a meal .
"Hai, today isn't Wednesday, what did you go to the clinic for?" Wang Mingbao asked .
"I wanted to see a few more patients," Wang Yao explained .
"To earn more money?"
"To earn experience . How's Wei Hai? Does he still look for you often?" Wang Yao asked .
"Nope, he's better now . His complexion has improved, and he has regained his self-confidence . It's not like a while back when he looked like he had lost his spirit," Wang Mingbao said .
"That's good; a strong mentality helps with recovery," Wang Yao said .
"Are you still going back in the afternoon?" Wang Mingbao asked .
"Uh-huh," Wang Yao replied .
After lunch, they went to Wang Mingbao's shop to sit for a while .
Just as they were chatting, the shop staff knocked and came over .
"Boss, there's someone who wants to buy a large number of materials for decoration and wants to know if we can offer a discount," the staff said .
"Please have him wait," Wang Mingbao replied .
"Okay . "
"Wait for me for a bit; I'll be back shortly," Wang Mingbao said .
"Actually, it's about time for me too . I should be going back to the clinic," Wang Yao said . As the two of them were leaving, they ran into the customer whom the staff had mentioned earlier .
It wasn't one person, but a husband and wife pair that looked to be over 30 . The gentleman was slightly round, possessing an elegant demeanour, while the lady was taller than him and was somewhat good looking and well-taken care of .
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Hm?
Wang Yao's footsteps stopped, and his gaze fell upon the lady's body .
Her waist was slightly swelling, indicating that she was pregnant . The husband and wife pair looked close .
"Hello, I am the shop owner," Wang Mingbao introduced .
"Hello, my name is Pang Yan," Pang Yan said .
As the two of them were talking, Wang Yao's gaze was still focused on Pang Yan's wife .
"How about we go into my office to talk?" Wang Mingbao asked .
"Sure," Pang Yan replied .
Wang Mingbao thus ushered Pang Yan and his wife into his office . After a short while, they came out and were preparing to leave .
"Uhmm . . . " Just then, Wang Yao opened his mouth, causing the pair to turn and look at him .
"Uh, I'm a doctor," Wang Yao said .
"Huh?!"
The pair was stunned upon hearing Wang Yao and were clearly unsure what he wanted to say .
"I suggest that you guys should go to a hospital to do a check-up," Wang Yao said while pointing at the lady .
"What do you mean?" Pang Yan's expression had turned ugly .
"This lady's breathing has become a little rushed, and her complexion looks poor . Of course, this is just my suggestion . "
Humph!
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The man got angry after hearing this and immediately turned to leave, while his wife hurried behind him .
"Hey, hey, what are you up to?!" Wang Mingbao asked after the pair had left .
"You've been staring at that lady's belly from the moment you saw her . Also, in what way was her complexion poor? Wasn't it very good?" Wang Mingbao asked .
"That's just the covering effect of her make-up . Her eyes don't have much life in them; that means that she's not feeling well," Wang Yao explained .
It would be fine if it were a normal person, but this was a pregnant lady . At times like this, it was precisely when the body needed nourishing .
Outside the shop, the couple entered their car .
"You know him?" asked Pang Yan, in a low voice . His expression darkened .
"No, I don't," His wife said . "Perhaps he's just talking nonsense?" As she said this, her body trembled slightly .
The man did not reply and stepped on the pedal to leave .
"She really should visit the hospital," Wang Yao said .
"I trust you, but they probably think you're some mentally unsound person now," Wang Mingbao laughed as he said .
"They wouldn't choose not to buy from you because of this, would they?" Wang Yao suddenly asked . Earlier, his warning to the couple was purely from good intentions .
"If they don't, so be it . I don't lack customers anyway," Wang Mingbao replied .
"Okay, I'm leaving . "
Wang Yao returned to the clinic . However, there was not a single patient in the afternoon .
As the sky began to darken, some of the old doctors were beginning to leave . These old doctors were just here to come late, sit around, and leave early . After all, they were getting on in their years and would get tired even just by sitting for a whole day . They were mostly grandpas and grandmas earning some income on the side, and watching them, Pan Mei didn't say much . She merely maintained a pleasant and approachable smile throughout, which was a rather admirable attitude .
After 5 pm, only Wang Yao was left in the clinic . When working, he always came on the dot and left on the dot .
"Doctor Wang, it seems like there's nothing much left already . You can leave early if you want . "
"There's no hurry; I'll just read books first," Wang Yao said, smiling .
In his hand was a book, Chinese Medicinal Acupuncture . Ever since the miraculous acupuncture in Cangzhou by Master Sang, he began to research into the field of study and would read relevant documents and materials .
Ding dong . At around 5:30 pm, a 50-year-old man entered the clinic, looking unwell and holding his stomach .
"Doctor, as I was eating, my stomach suddenly started hurting . Even when I went to the toilet, I couldn't poop . Could you take a look at me and prescribe me some medicine?"
"Stomach ache, Doctor Wang . Could I trouble you to take a look?" Pan Mei asked Wang Yao hurriedly .
"Sure," Wang Yao said while putting down the book .
"Hey, Doctor Wang is it?" The man looked at Wang Yao and smiled widely .
"You are?"
"Ah, I once brought a relative to see you . After eating the medicine you gave her, her headache immediately got better . "
"Oh, that's good to hear . Let me take a look at you now . You look like you're hurting too much to stand . "
"Ah, yes please . "
Wang Yao felt with his hand, and his expression changed .
"You should immediately go to the hospital and check up your heart!" Wang Yao said .
"Ah, what's wrong?!" This 50-year-old man's face turned grim after hearing that .
"Check your heart; there is a blood clot," Wang Yao said .
Once a blood clot occurs in the heart, it would be extremely dangerous . If not treated well, it could cost a person's life .
"Sister Pan, please call an ambulance!" Wang Yao shouted .
"Okay!" Pan Mei, who was sitting at one side, immediately picked up the phone to dial for the ambulance . After all, this was a matter of life and death .
"Don't panic," Wang Yao said as he went to ask Pan Mei for some Chinese medicine to protect the heart .