The World's Number One Medical Hall

Chapter Ninety: Disavowing Relationship

"Should we properly thank the shopkeeper?" Mo Bai's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of a smile flashed across his eyes.

He had previously thought that the disease was difficult to treat and that Manager Wu was unwilling to take it on, so he had pushed it to him. Anyway, he had been planning to find a cure for this kind of difficult disease, so it was just right.

But now, after hearing Chu Ruohan's explanation of the cause and effect, he finally understood completely. Manager Wu wasn't just trying to avoid trouble; he had malicious intentions, taking advantage of his ignorance to push him into a pit of fire.

It's easy to imagine that, given the Chu family's attitude today, if one doesn't have some ability but still insists on trying, one will inevitably get into big trouble.

"Alright, then I'll go with you to take a look at the medicinal herbs!" Mo Bai hadn't originally planned to go to Jishi Medical Clinic, as the time wasn't right yet, but at this moment he felt that it wouldn't be a bad thing to leave a deeper impression on Manager Wu.

With Mo Bai accompanying her, Chu Ruohan naturally agreed, and the two got out of the car.

……

Although it was getting late, Jishi Medical Clinic was still open. Their business was so good that people would come at any time, so there were usually people on duty until late at night.

Mo Bai and Chu Ruohan entered the clinic.

The waiter who had been talking to the shopkeeper earlier saw them as soon as he looked up.

His expression froze for a moment as he watched the two smiling figures walk towards the counter. A strange feeling instantly crept into his mind: "They seem quite amicable, nothing seems to have happened!"

However, it was only a fleeting thought before she quickly stepped forward and greeted them warmly, "Miss Chu, Mr. Changqing, you've arrived!"

Mo Bai smiled slightly, glancing past him and looking around the counter before nodding and asking, "Where's Manager Wu? Has he already closed for the day?"

"No, no, the manager is having a meal at He Ji Restaurant. Do you have something important to do? I'll go and fetch him right away!" the waiter replied with a smile, but his eyes kept darting between Mo Bai and Chu Ruohan.

"It's nothing important. I'm just accompanying Miss Chu to your esteemed clinic to get some medicine. There's no need to disturb the manager's meal. You can do it yourselves!" Mo Bai shook his head politely.

"Get the medicine?" The servant was startled, and his eyes lit up slightly.

"Hmm, is there a problem?" Mo Bai nodded.

"No, no, I'll arrange it for you right away!" the servant replied with a smile.

"Miss Chu, give the prescription to him!" Mo Bai nodded and whispered to Chu Ruohan.

"Okay!" Chu Ruohan took out the prescription and handed it to the servant, instructing him, "This is the medicine my father needs, so you must be very careful."

The servant's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

While forcing a smile, he quickly took the prescription and looked directly at the doctor's signature at the bottom. Sure enough, it was the word "Changqing" (meaning "evergreen").

"The innkeeper guessed right!" The waiter's mind raced, but he said aloud, "Please wait a moment, it will be ready shortly!"

After saying that, he called to a young apprentice and said loudly, "Miss Chu and Mr. Changqing have arrived. Quickly go and fetch the manager back..."

"Come, have a seat!" Mo Bai heard the servant's greeting but did not stop him. Instead, he smiled at Chu Ruohan and said.

"Hmm!" Chu Ruohan nodded, but her gaze remained fixed on the young apprentice dispensing the medicine. She whispered to Mo Bai, "Doctor Xiao Bai, should we go over and keep an eye on things...?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Bai shook his head and said softly, "Don't worry, dispensing medicine according to prescriptions is a delicate skill that saves lives, and we dare not make mistakes. The doctors at Jishi Medical Hall are all experienced, so there won't be any problems."

Chu Ruohan was relieved and nodded without saying anything more.

Mo Bai turned his gaze and looked towards the doctor in the office.

But Dr. Chen was still sitting there, not yet off duty, writing a prescription for his last patient.

Mo Bai stood up and walked towards Doctor Chen, but did not make a sound to disturb him.

Before long, Dr. Chen had written the prescription and handed it to the patient. He whispered a few instructions, and the patient nodded, took the prescription, and went to the counter. Mo Bai then walked around to Dr. Chen from the counter and said softly with a smile, "Dr. Chen, are you still on duty?"

Upon hearing the voice, Dr. Chen paused, then looked up at the person who had arrived. Seeing that it was Mo Bai, he was slightly taken aback. His eyes involuntarily swept over Mo Bai's pale face before he slowly stood up, smiling and nodding, "It's Mr. Changqing. I heard that you've been seeing patients across the street these past two days. I should have gone to pay you a visit, but I simply couldn't find the time. I apologize for my rudeness, Mr. Changqing."

Mo Bai shook his head repeatedly, smiling slightly, "I'm sorry to have troubled you. You know my situation. I have no choice but to work as a barefoot doctor to earn some money for medicine!"

"Since Mr. Changqing is well-versed in medicine, he should know that you cannot overexert yourself and need to rest more!" Doctor Chen said softly, then gestured to Mo Bai, "Please sit down."

"Dr. Chen, you're too kind. I won't sit down. I just saw a patient this morning, and I'm here with the patient's family to get the medicine. Please go ahead with your work and don't worry about me." Mo Bai waved his hand to thank him and gestured to Chu Ruohan.

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Dr. Chen was clearly surprised. He hadn't expected that Mo Bai would actually take the business. Originally, when Mo Bai said he was a doctor, he thought Mo Bai was just a Taoist who knew a little about medicine. Otherwise, if he really had medical skills, how could he not know that he was already exhausted and still wander around in the world like this?

Unexpectedly, he actually diagnosed and prescribed medicine for people. At this moment, he was surprised and looked up in the direction Mo Bai was pointing. He saw Chu Ruohan looking up at them.

Dr. Chen naturally recognized the Chu siblings. In the entire Mingzhu Medical Center, there were probably few clinics with a reputation that didn't know them.

Dr. Chen was immediately taken aback. He looked at Mo Bai, his lips moving slightly before he said speechlessly, "Did Mr. Changqing come with Miss Chu?"

"Dr. Chen actually knows Miss Chu?" Mo Bai seemed quite surprised.

"Could it be... that the patient Mr. Changqing is treating is Mr. Chu?" Doctor Chen was still a little skeptical.

"Indeed, Miss Chu happened to invite me today, so I went with her to see Master Chu, where she diagnosed him and wrote a prescription. Now, I'm accompanying Miss Chu to get the medicine." Mo Bai said with a smile, clearly pleased. "I didn't make a single sale all day yesterday, and I was quite anxious about it. But I didn't expect to meet Miss Chu today. I'm really fortunate to have the Jishi Medical Clinic."

"..." Dr. Chen truly didn't know what to say at this moment. Looking at the relieved look on his face, she couldn't help but whisper a reminder: "Mr. Changqing, there's probably something you don't know..."

"Oh, Miss Chu, you've arrived? Mr. Changqing, did you come with Miss Chu?" Just as Dr. Chen was about to speak, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the door, extremely loud and with a very enthusiastic tone.

Mo Bai turned his head and saw that it was none other than Manager Wu.

Shopkeeper Wu was beaming with joy, staring at Mo Bai standing in front of him with a smile, repeatedly cupping his hands in greeting.

When Dr. Chen saw him approaching, he shut his mouth, his eyes flickered, and he shook his head slightly before saying nothing more.

Mo Bai, however, seemed completely oblivious to anything amiss, and bowed to Doctor Chen, saying, "Please continue with your work!"

"No problem!" Dr. Chen smiled, then sat down again, watching Mo Bai's retreating figure, and sighed inwardly, "There's no need to say more, since he doesn't have much time left anyway, it doesn't really matter."

But as she thought this, she suddenly looked up, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes as she watched Mo Bai's light yet steady footsteps. Recalling the voice that was still the same as the day before, she began to have doubts.

Something seems off. He doesn't seem to have changed at all. That shouldn't be the case. Even if his vital energy hasn't dissipated, he should be getting weaker day by day...

"Manager Wu!" Mo Bai came to Chu Ruohan's side and cupped his hands in greeting to Manager Wu.

"Mr. Changqing, I heard that you opened your business today and went to Miss Chu's residence. Was it to consult with Master Chu?" Manager Wu was extremely amiable.

Mo Bai cupped his hands, his face full of gratitude, and said, "I am deeply grateful for Manager Wu's kindness. Not only did he generously allow me to set up a shop opposite your esteemed clinic, but he also introduced Miss Chu to me. This is truly... truly, I don't know how to express my gratitude enough!"

"Mr. Changqing, please don't be like this... We are all on the same path, this is just what we should do." Seeing Mo Bai's sincere appearance, Manager Wu felt even more puzzled and politely raised his hand.

"Thank you for your concern, Manager Wu. It is all thanks to you for introducing Dr. Xiaobai to my brother and me. On behalf of my father, Ruohan thanks Manager Wu. Once my father's condition improves, we will definitely hold a banquet to express our gratitude to Jishi Medical Center for this kindness!" Chu Ruohan said.

Shopkeeper Wu's smile froze abruptly; this time, he was clearly unhappy. He didn't want to get involved in this trouble, and forgetting his earlier polite exchanges with Mo Bai about "it's only right, it's all part of my duty," he immediately waved his hand and changed his tune: "Miss Chu, I didn't do anything. It's just that yesterday, when you and your brother came, Physician Zhu happened to be out of the clinic, and your household was in dire need of a skilled physician. I then remembered that Mr. Changqing was holding a sign that proclaimed himself the best in the world, so I casually mentioned it. Actually, I've only known Mr. Changqing for two days; how could I possibly know that Mr. Changqing..." "If I had truly known of Mr. Changqing's extraordinary medical skills earlier, I would have introduced him to your household long ago to treat Master Chu… Yesterday, I only mentioned it casually because I saw how anxious you and your brother were. Even if I hadn't said anything, you and your brother would have seen that conspicuous sign across the street. So, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with me. Please, Miss Chu, be sure to inform your father that this matter has nothing to do with me, and I would never dare to take credit for it. If Mr. Changqing truly relieves your father's worries, that is Mr. Changqing's skill, and my Jishi Medical Clinic must not take credit for Mr. Changqing's work!"

What comes out of his mouth is a long and rambling speech.

There is only one central idea, and this matter has nothing to do with him.

Chu Ruohan was clearly taken aback, wondering why Manager Wu reacted so strongly, firmly declining the thanks.

He subconsciously glanced at Mo Baiyi beside him, as if hoping for some guidance on what this meant.

However, Mo Bai looked somewhat embarrassed at this moment, gave Manager Wu a dry smile, and did not say anything.

Manager Wu knew that his words were somewhat inappropriate. He had just been being very polite to Mo Bai, but in the blink of an eye, he wanted to sever ties with him in front of Mo Bai.

At this moment, he didn't think about it too much. He didn't look at Mo Bai, but just chuckled and said, "Please have a seat, gentlemen. I have to keep an eye on things. This is medicine that Master Chu needs, so I can't be negligent!"

He didn't see the smile that appeared on Mo Bai's lips the instant he turned away.