Chapter 229
Wang Yao was about to leave after having a chat with Song Ruiping and her husband, but Song Ruiping stopped him .
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“Just a moment, Dr . Wang,” said Song Ruiping .
“What is it?” asked Wang Yao .
“Could you treat Xiaoxue’s ulcers on her face next time?” asked Song Ruiping anxiously .
“Face?” Wang Yao was surprised, but he immediately got what Song Ruiping meant .
What did a young person care about most? Not his or her career or job—it was their image, or face, to be precise . A young girl would care about her looks even more . That was why most girls would spend hours dressing themselves up or putting on makeup .
The girl lying in the bed was no exception . She had hoped to see her beautiful face in the mirror again many times . She would be happy if she could see that image just once .
“Sure, I’ll try,” said Wang Yao .
He had tried the decoction on Su Xiaoxue’s palm, and it proved to be effective . Therefore, it should be fine to apply the decoction on her face .
“Thank you,” said Song Ruiping .
She and her husband walked Wang Yao out of the house . Dr . Chen and Dr . Li also left afterwards .
“Did you see the decoction?” asked Dr . Chen .
“Yes, it’s magical!” said Dr . Li .
“I’ve tasted that decoction and applied some on my skin,” said Dr . Chen .
“Really? What does it consist of?” asked Dr . Li eagerly .
“I could only figure out a few herbs in it . I still can’t tell what the main ones are, and can’t think of what herbs would have such a magical effect,” said Dr . Chen .
“Where on earth did that young man learn medicine to become such an extraordinary doctor?” wondered Dr . Li .
“I’ve asked him, but he won’t tell me,” said Dr . Chen .
“I would be surprised if he had told you,” said Dr . Li .
“What a shame it is to allow such a good doctor to hide in such a small town,” said Dr . Chen .
“Why not? I think it is pretty good to have a quiet life in a small town . Haven’t you had enough in recent years?” said Dr . Li .
“The young doctor’s knowledge of herbs is probably what had failed to be handed down through the generations,” said Dr . Chen .
“So what? You want everyone to know about it? Your own knowledge would probably be failed to pass to the next generation!” said Dr . Li .
The two of them were arguing while walking, then went back to their homes .
Wang Yao and Chen Ying found someone waiting at the door of the cottage when they arrived at the front of the cottage . It was an elegant girl standing under the bright light .
The girl was as pretty as a flower or a picture .
“How come you didn’t tell me you were visiting Beijing,” said the girl who had a beautiful smile .
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“I didn’t want to disrupt you,” said Wang Yao .
The visitor was Miss Guo, Guo Sirou .
“Please come in . ” Wang Yao invited Guo Sirou into the cottage .
The three of them went into the front yard then entered the living room .
“Did you go to Xiaoxue’s house just now?” asked Guo Sirou .
“Yes, I just went to see her,” said Wang Yao .
“Has she gotten better?” asked Guo Sirou .
“Yes,” replied Wang Yao .
“How long are you going to stay in Beijing this time?” asked Guo Sirou .
“It depends on Xiaoxue’s condition . I want to improve her condition significantly,” said Wang Yao .
“When are you available to come to my house?” asked Guo Sirou .
“How about tomorrow?” replied Wang Yao after thinking for a while . He really couldn’t turn Guo Sirou down .
“Okay,” said Guo Sirou .
The purpose of her visit was to establish a good working relationship with Wang Yao as she wanted Wang Yao to see her grandpa .
“Call me if you need me whenever you are in Beijing,” said Guo Sirou .
“Sure, thank you,” said Wang Yao .
Guo Sirou left after staying for more than ten minutes .
After she had left, Wang Yao returned to his room . He documented the treatment process and Su Xiaoxue’s progress in his notebook . He also analyzed areas he could improve . Although Muscle Revitalizing powder had worked on Su Xiaoxue—it had healed some of the ulcers and made new muscles grow—it wouldn’t solve all of Su Xiaoxue’s problems . Su Xiaoxue had other issues requiring attention . He needed to address them as well .
Wang Yao didn’t go to sleep until it was past 10 pm .
He got up early in the morning the next day and started to practice Chinese boxing in the front yard . While he was practicing, he felt the Qi inside him running like a dragon, and he had only one meridian left in his body to unblock .
As soon as the last meridian was unblocked, his internal Qi could run throughout his body . It was the so-called large circle of vital energy which would go on and on and never stop .
He almost unblocked the meridian .
Wang Yao didn’t exert himself to unblock the meridians . He stopped practicing and went to have breakfast .
While he was having breakfast, he had a distinguished guest, a young man with a shiny smile . It was Guo Sirou’s brother, Guo Zhenghe, who was saved by Wang Yao once .
“Hello, Mr . Guo,” greeted Chen Ying with a smile .
“Hello . I’ve told you many times, just call me Zhenghe . I’m not gonna be happy if you keep calling me Mr . Guo, Ying,” said Guo Zhenghe with a smile .
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As he was speaking, he entered the living room where Wang Yao was having breakfast .
“When did you come to Beijing, Dr . Wang?” asked Guo Zhenghe .
“Two days ago,” replied Wang Yao .
“Why didn’t you tell me you were here? I wouldn’t have known you were here if I hadn’t had bumped into my sister,” said Guo Zhenghe with a smile .
“I didn’t want to disrupt you,” said Wang Yao honestly .
“You aren’t disrupting at all! You traveled thousands of miles to Beijing . You are our distinguished guest . We should welcome you . How long are you going to stay here this time?” asked Guo Zhenghe .
“It will depend on Su Xiaoxue’s condition,” said Wang Yao .
“Since you are already here, why not stay longer so that I can show you around,” said Guo Zhenghe .
“I’m fine . You don’t need to worry about me,” said Wang Yao .
“Do you have any arrangements today?” asked Guo Zhenghe .
“Yes,” said Wang Yao .
“That’s fine . Let’s catch up on another day,” said Guo Zhenghe .
“Thank you, but you really don’t need to take the time to show me around . ” Wang Yao shook his head with a smile .
“Anyway, I’ll wait for you to call me . ” Guo Zhenghe didn’t insist . He stood up and left the cottage . He only took one sip of the cup of tea on the table .
“Mr . Guo rarely gets turned down by people,” said Chen Ying after Guo Zhenghe had left .
“Then he should start to learn to accept no as an answer,” said Wang Yao .
“I don’t think Mr . Guo was happy, although he had the biggest smile on his face…” Chen Ying didn’t continue, but what she meant was obvious .
It was a kind prompt from Chen Ying .
“I see, thank you,” said Wang Yao .
Guo Sirou came back after a short while . She and Wang Yao went to her grandpa’s house .
“Your brother just came,” said Wang Yao .
“Really? What did he come to you for? He’s going to show you around?” said Guo Sirou .
“I think so . But I declined,” said Wang Yao .
“Why? I think he means well,” said Guo Sirou .
“As I have told you, I don’t want to bother people,” said Wang Yao .
While they were chatting, they had arrived at Guo Sirou’s grandpa’s house which was not too far from the cottage Wang Yao stayed at . But, Wang Yao had to go through a number of security checks before getting into the house, which indicated that Guo Sirou’s grandpa’s social status was very special .
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The car stopped outside a small courtyard .
“Am I at the imperial place?” joked Wang Yao as he got out of the car .
“Haha,” laughed Guo Sirou .
After Wang Yao had entered the courtyard, he saw Guo Sirou’s grandpa again, an elderly man, lying in a chair staring blankly at the trees in the courtyard .
“Hi, Grandpa,” said Guo Sirou .
“Oh, hi, Dr . Wang, welcome!” The old man was very glad to see Wang Yao . He got up with the assistance of a middle-aged man .
“Hello, Head Elder,” said Wang Yao .
Guo Sirou’s grandpa had shallow breath, and his look was bleak . He was like a candle in the wind that could be extinguished at any time .
This was how Wang Yao felt about the old man .
Someone made Wang Yao a cup of tea after he had sat down . The tea smelled nice .
Guo Sirou’s grandpa had a brief chat with Wang Yao . He asked Wang Yao a few questions about Wang Yao’s family . He was very nice . If he were not in Beijing and not of high social status, Wang Yao would think that he was just an elder from the neighborhood .
Wang Yao checked Guo Sirou’s grandpa’s pulse . It was not in good condition . He was aging naturally . No one could resist aging except for God .
“You are fine,” said Wang Yao after thinking for a moment .
Guo Sirou’s grandpa smiled .
“I’ve told them I’m just getting old . Nothing could stop it,” said Guo Sirou’s grandpa with a smile . He was taking it better than his family .
“You can’t do anything for my grandpa?” asked Guo Sirou anxiously .
“I’m sorry,” said Wang Yao .
If time was a long river, human life would be the ship traveling in the river which would not stop .
Regather soup could consolidate one’s corporeity and delay aging . That was all its effect . Prolongation pill was wonderful, but Wang Yao didn’t want to give it to people of high social status yet .
“Nothing to apologize for . No one can live forever!” said Guo Sirou’s grandpa with a smile .
He chatted with Wang Yao for some time but soon became tired as his energy was fading .
“Grandpa, you should rest now . I’ll take Dr . Wang back,” said Guo Sirou .
“Okay, thank you for spending time talking with me,” said Guo Sirou’s grandpa .
“You are welcome . Bye for now,” said Wang Yao .
“Bye,” said Guo Sirou’s grandpa .
Wang Yao turned around and took a last look at the courtyard after he had gotten out .
I’m afraid this elderly man won’t live for more than three months, he will pass away anytime now, thought Wang Yao .
“Dr . Wang, can I have a word?” asked Guo Sirou before they got into the car .
“Sure,” said Wang Yao .
The car took them to a building that looked like a private club . The owner of the club was a middle-aged woman in her 30’s . She looked younger than her age . As soon as she saw Guo Sirou, she went ahead to welcome them . It was obvious she had known Guo Sirou for a long time . She guided Guo Sirou and Wang Yao to a private room on the second floor . She took a few more glances at Wang Yao while they were walking upstairs .
“Coffee?” The middle-aged woman asked Wang Yao .
“No, thanks, I’ll just have green tea,” said Wang Yao .
Soon, tea was served, and the middle-aged woman left the room right way, leaving Wang Yao and Guo Sirou in the room .
“Dr . Wang, I’ll cut the crap and talk straight,” said Guo Sirou .
“Sure,” said Wang Yao .
“Is Regather soup helpful to my grandpa’s health?” asked Guo Sirou .
“It is helpful but with limited effect,” said Wang Yao .
It was the power of time, the biggest power in this world . Regather soup was wonderful, but it wouldn’t do much for Guo Sirou’s grandpa .
“I heard that Dr . Wang has a wonderful pill that can almost bring a dead person back to life!” said Guo Sirou, who was staring at Wang Yao .
“Well…” Wang Yao smiled . “Where could I get such wonderful pills?”
“Can you give some to my grandpa?” asked Guo Sirou .
“Sorry, I don’t think that’s a good idea . ” Wang Yao shook his head .
“Why not?” asked Guo Sirou .
“It’s not suitable to your grandpa’s condition,” said Wang Yao .
Guo Sirou kept silent . She couldn’t do anything since Wang Yao said no .
“Miss Guo, no one can resist natural aging . Your grandpa is in his 90’s . He has had a long and rich life and doesn’t worry about death anymore,” said Wang Yao .
“My grandpa has always treated me very well since I was a child . I’m his favorite grandchild,” said Guo Sirou softly while watching through the window . “I wish he could live forever . ”
Wang Yao didn’t know what to say .
Is it possible for someone to live forever? Wang Yao wasn’t sure .
Those first-class licorice roots documented in the Catalogue of Magic Herbs could possibly make people immortal .