The five-and-a-half-year-old baby doctor comes to the city to cure those who refuse to listen.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, hurried footsteps echoed at the entrance of the west courtyard.

Lin Fu, accompanied by several maids and servants, personally carried a huge red lacquered tray and stood at the door of Chu Chen's room.

"Young Master, it's time to get up. The Old Master has prepared breakfast in the front hall and is waiting for you." Lin Fu's voice, even through the door, conveyed a sense of urgency.

There was no movement inside.

Lin Fu frowned, then raised his voice slightly: "Young Master?"

With a creak, the door opened from the inside.

Chu Chen was already dressed neatly, still wearing the same old clothes as yesterday, but they were very clean, and his hair was combed neatly.

His small face was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger; he merely glanced at Lin Fu and the group of people behind him.

"Quarrel."

He uttered only one word, then took a few quick steps and walked straight towards the front hall.

Lin Fu's smile froze for a moment, then he quickly caught up, repeatedly saying, "Yes, yes, it's my fault, I'll be more careful next time."

He sneered inwardly, thinking, "Little brat, you've got quite the nerve."

Upon arriving at the front hall, a huge octagonal table was already laden with all sorts of breakfast items.

Shrimp dumplings, shumai, xiaolongbao, golden fried dough sticks, snow-white soy milk, and several kinds of exquisite pickles, all steaming hot and fragrant.

Lin Jianguo was already seated in the main seat. He had changed into a clean gray silk shirt. Although his face was still pale, he was in much better spirits than last night.

The moment he saw Chu Chen, his cloudy eyes lit up.

"Chen'er, come here quickly, come to your grandfather." He beckoned to Chu Chen.

Chu Chen walked over, but did not sit down immediately. Instead, he bowed respectfully to Lin Jianguo.

Good morning, Grandpa.

This left Lin Jianguo and Lin Fu, who was standing next to him, completely stunned.

This child was neither arrogant nor humble, and his manners were impeccable. His composure and calmness were unlike that of a wild child from a rural fishing village.

Lin Jianguo felt a mix of bittersweet emotions and relief, and quickly pulled him to sit down next to him.

"Eat quickly, eat quickly, see which one you like." Lin Jiansheng was afraid that he would be reserved, so he personally picked up a crystal-clear shrimp dumpling for him.

Chu Chen thanked him, picked up a small spoon and chopsticks, and began to slowly drink his porridge.

He sat upright, his back as straight as a small pine tree.

When drinking the porridge, the spoon and the rim of the bowl did not make the slightest sound.

When eating, he keeps his mouth tightly closed, chews slowly and quietly, without making a sound.

That elegant and composed demeanor, with an air of nobility etched into his very being, made Lin Fu, who was standing to the side, almost pop his eyes out.

Damn it, the way he eats is more like the eldest young master of the Lin family than he is!

Is this really the grandson raised by that old woman who throws tantrums on the ground?

Lin Jianguo was also stunned, and then a surge of joy welled up in his heart.

As expected of someone of the Lin family bloodline! Even though they've been living in exile, this air of composure is innate!

The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat awkward.

Lin Jianguo tried to speak several times, but Chu Chen kept him from speaking because he was so focused on eating.

After a long wait, Chu Chen finally put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with the hot towel next to him.

Lin Jianguo cleared his throat and finally asked the question he had been holding back all night.

"Chen'er, that jade pendant from yesterday..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Fu interrupted him sarcastically.

"Yes, young master, that 'Mind-Stabilizing Jade' is Chief Zhou's personal treasure; everyone in the capital knows it. You just happened to find it on the train?"

His words, ostensibly a question, were actually a veiled accusation that Chu Chen was a thief.

Lin Jianguo's face darkened, and he was about to reprimand him.

Chu Chen looked up at Lin Fu, his face innocent, and asked, "Uncle Fu, is this jade pendant very valuable?"

Lin Fu choked, then snorted coldly, "It's more than just valuable! It's a symbol of status! The news of Chief Zhou losing his jade pendant has spread throughout the entire compound! I heard that Director Wang has personally inquired about it and is searching for it all over the place!"

He wanted to make it clear that this matter had already alarmed the authorities and was not child's play.

Chu Chen said "Oh," as if he understood.

He turned to look at Lin Jianguo and blinked his large, clear black and white eyes.

"Grandpa, didn't I save an old man who was about to die on the train yesterday?"

Lin Jianguo was taken aback, then nodded. He had heard about this from Lin Fu last night.

Chu Chen continued, "Later, one of the soldiers next to that old man wanted to give me a lot of money, saying it was a thank-you gift."

"My grandma wouldn't let me take it, saying it was 'life-saving money' and that taking it would bring me great misfortune."

"I was afraid that Grandma would get into another argument, so I grabbed her and ran away. When we ran, the soldier couldn't catch up, so he stuffed the jade pendant into my pocket from behind."

He spread his little hands, looking completely innocent.

"He said it was given to him by his superior, not as money to buy his life, but to 'calm his nerves.' He told me to keep it and play with it, and if I ever had any trouble that I couldn't solve, I should take this jade pendant to the Zhou family compound on Chang'an Street to find him."

This story was fabricated with great detail and without any flaws.

He not only explained the origin of the jade pendant, but also changed his identity from "stealing" to "giving away," and incidentally dragged Old Lady Chen into the fray to put her down.

Lin Fu was stunned, his mouth agape for a long time, unable to utter a single word in rebuttal.

He couldn't understand how a five-year-old child could come up with such a flawless story in an instant.

Lin Jianguo felt reassured upon hearing this. Looking at Chu Chen's sincere face and recalling the scene of him saving him last night, he was already 80% convinced.

"So that's how it is! So that's how it is!" Lin Jianguo slapped his thigh, a look of sudden realization on his face. "I knew it! How could Brother Zhou's jade pendant have ended up in my grandson's hands for no reason! So Chen'er is the little miracle doctor who saved Brother Zhou!"

The more he thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed, and the more excited he became.

He turned his head and glared fiercely at Lin Fu.

"Did you hear that! This was a gift from Brother Zhou to my grandson! If you dare to spout any more nonsense about my grandson 'stealing,' pack your bags and get out of Jishetang!"

Lin Fu was scolded mercilessly, and his face turned a deep purplish-red.

He lowered his head and repeatedly agreed, but a deep resentment flashed in his eyes.

You little brat, you're ruthless!

Didn't you say you were going to the Zhou Family Compound?

I'd like to see how long you can keep up this lie!

He made up his mind that he would go outside and inquire later to see if the Zhou family was really looking for a "little miracle doctor".

If he gets even the slightest bit of leverage over you, humph, let's see how the old man will protect you then!

After scolding Lin Fu, Lin Jianguo felt much better.

He held Chu Chen's hand, liking him more and more as he looked at him.

"Chen'er, who taught you your medical skills? You're so young, yet your acupuncture techniques are already so amazing."

Chu Chen tilted his head, thought for a moment, and said, "My mother taught me to recognize some herbs. As for acupuncture..."

He paused, then said softly, "It was in a dream that an old man with a white beard taught me. He said I had extraordinary bone structure and was a medical prodigy, one in ten thousand. He insisted on taking me as his apprentice and even taught me a set of techniques called 'Big Dipper Divine Needles'."

Here we go again! Another dream!

Lin Fu, who was listening nearby, almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Is this little brat's mouth blessed? He can make up for anything he says!

Lin Jianguo wholeheartedly agreed, and he excitedly grabbed Chu Chen's shoulder.

"A message delivered in a dream! This is an incredible opportunity! Chen'er, you truly are the Lin family's prodigy!"

He made the decision immediately.

"From today onwards, you will follow Wang Dequan and begin by learning to identify medicinal herbs! The Lin family's century-old legacy will henceforth depend on you!"

A barely perceptible smile flashed in Chu Chen's eyes.

What he wanted was this legitimate opportunity.

The century-old medicine storehouse of Jishetang was his real "gold mine".