There were four people in room 1910. A child was sleeping on the bed with his head covered, so his face was not clear. A scholar-like man in his sixties, whom Lin Yao knew was Professor Yue Qiqiu, whose photo was available online, was also present. A middle-aged man in his forties had the air of a successful person, but his face was filled with deep worry. The last person was a woman in her thirties. Her appropriate attire and good looks made her look very elegant, but her slightly red eyes showed that she had just been crying, and her brows were filled with frustration and deep distress.
The three adults in the room sized up Lin Yao, the uninvited guest, and were surprised by his age.
"May I ask who you are...?" Yue Qiqiu asked with a puzzled look.
"Hello Professor Yue, we just spoke on the phone." Lin Yao skipped the formalities and got straight to the point: "Please show us the documents and credentials you have prepared."
"Why didn't Teacher Angel come? Is he unavailable?" Yue Qiqiu's voice was tinged with disappointment.
"Professor Yue, and these two patients' parents, let's begin now. Your questions will be answered shortly. It's getting late, and I have many other things to attend to. Would you like to present your supporting documents and certificates now? If there are no problems, Angel can begin treatment today." Lin Yao immediately spoke in a businesslike tone. He simply didn't have time to explain to them; such an explanation would only raise more questions and suspicions from the start, wasting even more time.
Yue Qiqiu didn't notice that Lin Yao addressed the angel by his first name without using honorifics. He immediately said, "Everything is ready, come and take a look." After saying that, he led Lin Yao to sit on the upholstered mahogany chair by the bed and placed a stack of documents on the small wooden table.
"Hello, I am the child's father, Situ Hao. Please take care of me." The middle-aged man named Situ Hao handed his business card to Lin Yao with a polite smile, hoping to win Lin Yao over as a contact person.
Based on his experience and knowledge, Situ Hao knew that having a single contact person for someone like Lin Yao was crucial, as the success or failure of a matter largely depended on that contact person. At this point, Situ Hao already believed that Lin Yao was the angel teacher's grandson, or at least a very close relative; otherwise, he wouldn't have entrusted Lin Yao with such an important matter.
Lin Yao took the business card, glanced at it, and saw it belonged to the chairman of Beijing Jia Hui Supermarket—a wealthy man. He replied with a curt "Hello," and that was it. He understood the other man's feelings, but had no interest in deepening the relationship. At that moment, he noticed the child on the bed secretly pulling back the blanket covering his head, looking him up and down with sparkling eyes. He returned a smile and immediately began flipping through the documents.
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"The documents and declaration are fine, and the agreement is fine too. Now, please show me your ID cards," Lin Yao said calmly, his tone resolute and unwavering.
The three cooperated by taking out their ID cards and handing them to Lin Yao. Although they were very puzzled as to why this young man was so assertive, they suppressed their doubts and displeasure because they needed his help.
The ID card was valid; it wasn't a fake one that cost a hundred yuan. After verifying it, Lin Yao said, "Please sign the agreement and put your fingerprints on it. Then, please have Professor Yue give me the blood sample."
After signing, Yue Qiqiu handed the blood sample sealed in the test tube to Lin Yao, and watched as Lin Yao picked up the small case he was carrying and went into the bathroom, then locked the door with a click. He was very surprised. Did this contact person want to conduct the test on the spot in the bathroom? But no matter how advanced the small case was, it couldn't possibly hold sophisticated testing equipment.
Situ Hao was also very surprised by Lin Yao's behavior. Although he was not a medical professional, he had consulted a lot of relevant medical information since his daughter fell ill. He knew that the hormone levels in the blood and other tests could not be done in a bathroom with just a small box. Was this young man a fraud? But Professor Yue Qiqiu was a famous expert and scholar in the country and even the world. The possibility that he would be deceived in his own professional field was zero.
Situ Hao and Yue Qiqiu exchanged a glance, both seeing doubt in each other's eyes. They both silently decided to wait and see.
At this moment, only the patient in the bed felt good about Lin Yao. She thought this older brother was very handsome, and his flamboyant behavior was simply too cool. Now that there was hope for a cure, she immediately forgot her troubles, and the innocence and romance of childhood returned to her, instantly brightening the mood of her mother who was watching her.
Lin Yao tilted his head back in the bathroom and poured the child's blood sample into his mouth. A bloody taste rushed to his brain, making him feel nauseous and want to vomit. He endured it until Xiao Cao finished analyzing the blood before spitting it out and rinsing his mouth hard with water.
Lin Yao returned to the room and placed the two agreements in front of Yue Qiqiu and Situ Hao without saying a word.
Yue Qiqiu picked up the agreement and exclaimed in surprise, "Lin Yao?! You...you signed this? Could it be that you are..."
"Hello Professor Yue! I'm an angel."
Lin Yao's gentle voice was like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone in the room stunned. Was this young man, who looked to be only in his early twenties, really the renowned "Angel Teacher" in the Chinese medical community online? Yue Qiqiu couldn't believe it, couldn't believe it. It was too absurd, as absurd as saying a bull was pregnant.
The room was extremely quiet; you could probably hear a pin drop, even with a thick layer of floorboards. Seeing that Yue Qiqiu and the patient's family didn't believe his identity, Lin Yao felt somewhat helpless. He pursed his lips and said in a tone that left no room for doubt, "The verification code you gave me is 1209453, which means 120 for saving lives."
"Ah!" Yue Qiqiu was even more surprised. This verification code was one he had arranged with Angel Teacher online, a code that only the person in question could give him, to verify his identity and prevent being deceived. Since this young man named Lin Yao had given out the verification code, it could only mean that Angel Teacher was indeed him. But that was precisely why Yue Qiqiu found it even more hard to believe. You must know that a medical master's title is not something that can be obtained solely based on talent; only through the accumulation of knowledge and experience over many years can one acquire such qualifications.
Situ Hao's eyes flashed. He was shocked that Lin Yao had transformed from a contact person into an angel in the blink of an eye. Who was an angel? That was someone worshipped by millions of medical workers online. But the person in front of him was so young, even a little naive. He couldn't possibly be an angel! Situ Hao immediately made a judgment. He was also a registered member of the "Medical Forum" and knew how extraordinary the status and position of angels were there, as well as their abilities.
A renowned expert who has repeatedly refused consultation fees ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan could not possibly be the young man before him who came to see patients for money. Calling him a fraud is contradictory; a fraudster wouldn't choose such a highly specialized identity, as he would be dealing with some of the most authoritative figures in the country and even the world. His long career in the business world had given Situ Hao the ability to remain calm and collected. He decided to observe and wait, not to step forward. Professor Yue Qiqiu, the expert, was there to guide him; he would simply follow Yue Qiqiu's judgment. Even if Lin Yao was indeed a fraud, he would accept it; his daughter's illness couldn't afford to wait any longer.
Lin Yao was also making his first house call as an angel. According to the description on the internet, it was the first time an angel had descended to earth. He knew the extent of the shock he had caused the other party, so he could only verify his identity through his medical skills.
"The examination report you brought is very detailed. The suspicion that an adrenal tumor caused hyperadrenocorticism makes sense. However, I suppose you have already had an adrenal sampling examination, and the girl's condition does not belong to an adrenal tumor," Lin Yao said calmly. At this moment, his expression and tone were completely different from before. In an instant, Yue Qiqiu disregarded his age and treated him as a peer of equal stature.
"So what do you think this situation should be? I've done all sorts of tests and examinations, but we can't find the cause. The patient has also been to other hospitals across the country for tests, but the cause is still unknown. Even the Arkansas State Central Hospital and the Ontario Regional Hospital in the United States couldn't find the root cause; they only knew that the patient had an endocrine problem." Yue Qiqiu explained the situation to Lin Yao in a respectful tone, like a student reporting to a mentor.
"It's the pituitary gland. Abnormalities in certain pituitary tissues are causing endocrine disorders," Lin Yao pointed out the problem incisively.
Before Yue Qiqiu could explain, he continued, "I know you have examined and observed the pituitary function that caused the problem, but the patient's condition is quite special. The pituitary disorder is not cyclical, so your examination and research data are unlikely to accurately reveal the actual situation. The hormone therapy you are currently using is not wrong, but the effect is not good, and it will also bring sequelae to the patient's body."
After the two talked for a while, Yue Qiqiu completely believed in Lin Yao's identity as an angel and began to use honorifics when speaking. Situ Hao, who was standing next to him, also suppressed his shock and accepted the fact that Lin Yao was indeed an angel, and quickly served him tea and water.
"Alright, that's all for now. I'm confident I can cure this case. The treatment period is one month, with a total of four treatments, once a week. I can basically guarantee a complete recovery."
Lin Yao had barely finished speaking when the girl's mother beside him cried out in surprise, then immediately covered her mouth tightly with her hand, afraid of disturbing their discussion about the illness. Tears streaming down her face revealed her overwhelming emotion. Meanwhile, the girl on the bed was already sobbing uncontrollably, her body buried in the blankets. The illness had placed immense pressure on her young heart; she was already overwhelmed. Now, with good news, she could only release her emotions through tears.
Lin Yao was also moved. Seeing Situ Hao's eyes filled with tears, he felt that it would be difficult to say what he was about to say, and his throat immediately felt dry.
Taking a large gulp of water, and thinking of the disaster victims he was about to rescue, Lin Yao made a tough decision. Since their families weren't short of money, he might as well consider it an act of charity. With that thought, the hesitation in Lin Yao's eyes vanished, and he regained control of the situation.
“I just examined the girl. Her appearance has been affected by the disordered sex hormones, even her bones have become deformed and masculinized. Judging from her features, she should look like her mother. Let me clarify one thing: the treatment scheduled for this appointment only includes controlling the endocrine disorder, restoring the patient to normal endocrine levels and ensuring no recurrence. Other issues of the patient are not included in the scope of this appointment,” Lin Yao said calmly.
Yue Qiqiu and Situ Hao were momentarily confused by Lin Yao's words, unsure of his meaning; they seemed to lack any real significance. No one spoke, waiting for Lin Yao to explain.
Lin Yao's throat became even drier. He hadn't gotten used to being asked to raise the price face-to-face. He took another big gulp of water, controlled his emotions, and said, "What I mean is, if we want to help the patient recover her bones, skin, and muscle tissue, and restore her to the state of a normal young girl, that's a separate business. The 1.2 million consultation and treatment fee agreed upon in the appointment does not include these."
"You can restore a patient's bone and muscle tissue?" Yue Qiqiu immediately grasped the key point. He had never heard of such a thing in the medical field, and the shock in his heart was indescribable. This was much more difficult and miraculous than adjusting endocrine function. Of course, he knew that the restoration Lin Yao was talking about was definitely not a simple surgical procedure or plastic surgery.
"Ah!" Situ Hao and his wife exclaimed in surprise. They hadn't expected this miraculous angel to possess such abilities; this was the greatest burden weighing on their family's hearts. Curing their daughter's illness wasn't the perfect outcome, because their beautiful daughter would only grow up to look like a boy. The cure could only prevent the condition from worsening; after all, their thirteen-year-old daughter's bones were already deformed, and she could never become beautiful again.
"Yes, you heard me right. I can restore these bone and muscle deformities. As for the rough skin and thick hair, those can be resolved in a short time. The treatment for the bones and muscles will take six months, during which time you must strictly follow my prescribed diet and lifestyle." After Lin Yao finished speaking, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Asking for money like this was practically extortion, and he was under a lot of pressure.
"Angel Teacher, as long as you can cure my daughter and restore her to her former appearance, I will agree to any condition. Please, you must save her!" Situ Hao excitedly grabbed Lin Yao's hand, holding it tightly, his face full of anxiety, completely losing his usual composure. Situ Hao's wife, sobbing, bowed repeatedly before Lin Yao, tears streaming down her face. At this moment, she could no longer speak, nor could she express the hope in her heart.
"Teacher Angel, this matter will surely cause a sensation throughout the world. Please allow me to study it as a research topic," Yue Qiqiu said excitedly.
"Uh..." Lin Yao was in a bit of a dilemma. Yue Qiqiu's words clearly affected his purpose. If it was to be researched and published as a project, even anonymously, he would find it unacceptable, because he couldn't possibly use this project to extort a large sum of money from the patient.
Lin Yao steeled himself again and said, "This cannot be used as a research topic. Since everyone has signed a confidentiality agreement, please abide by its terms. I'm sorry, but I need money."
The three were once again shocked by Lin Yao's blunt request. In their minds, someone with such superb medical skills shouldn't be short of money. How come from the moment they made the appointment until now, the issue has been revolving around money?