"And you're the only one left who can defend the position of traditional Chinese medicine. So, you have a heavy responsibility to shoulder. You need to pull yourself together and truly promote traditional Chinese medicine, not just for those people, but for people all over the world," Tang Yu said solemnly.
"You've started to be a smooth talker, just like my classmate!" Song Hao laughed.
"As long as you're happy!" Tang Yu said happily.
The next morning, Song Hao and Tang Yu left the hotel and took a taxi to a hospital—the Third Central Hospital of a certain city—based on the address given to them by their mentor, Xiao Boran.
Chapter 72 The Extraordinary Pulse Diagnosis Master (1)
The two entered the hospital and asked the security guard about Lin Fengyi.
"Dr. Lin is in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department on the second floor," the security guard told us.
Song Hao and Tang Yu went upstairs and found a consultation room with a sign that read "Traditional Chinese Medicine Department" in an inconspicuous place at the far end of the second floor. However, the door was locked and no one was home.
“He’s not on duty, and this Lin Fengyi is a doctor who doesn’t stay at his post,” Tang Yu said.
"He probably had something come up and went out temporarily. I'll go ask in the clinic next door." Song Hao said, and went to the "proctology department" next door to ask a doctor where Lin Fengyi had gone.
"Dr. Lin! It's been many days since you last came. But the hospital pays salaries this afternoon, so you should be able to come over," the doctor said.
Upon hearing this, Song Hao and Tang Yu exchanged glances, both feeling greatly disappointed.
The two left the outpatient building and found a bench to sit on on the lawn in the courtyard.
"What kind of person did your master introduce to you? He doesn't seem capable at all. He hasn't come to work for days. What can you learn from someone like that? He doesn't seem like someone who is proficient in pulse diagnosis. Otherwise, why would his clinic be so deserted that even he himself doesn't want to come? And his clinic is in such a hard-to-find place. He's obviously someone who isn't valued in the hospital," Tang Yu said.
Song Hao said, "No matter what, there must be a reason why my master introduced me here to learn pulse diagnosis from this person. What we just saw shows just how little importance is placed on traditional Chinese medicine in this hospital. It's strange, though, that a highly skilled doctor like Lin Fengyi doesn't have any patients. Why does he often lock himself in and not come to work? What's going on?" Song Hao shook his head blankly.
"He'll be able to come over this afternoon when the hospital pays his salary. We'll see what kind of person he is then. Let's find a place to settle down nearby first," Tang Yu said.
Song Hao nodded after hearing this, and then left the hospital with Tang Yu.
At this moment, Song Hao saw an apartment for rent in the distance and pointed ahead, saying, "Let's go take a look at that apartment. It might be cheaper to rent it long-term."
Tang Yu exclaimed in surprise, "You really intend to stay here for a long time! If that Lin Fengyi doesn't have real skills, he will disappoint you."
Song Hao said, "Since we're here, let's make the best of it! Let's stay for a month and observe before making any decisions. If Master sent me here to find this person, this person must have extraordinary abilities."
Tang Yu shook her head and smiled, "You're really stubborn! Whatever!"
The two arrived at the apartment and took a look. The rooms were clean, well-equipped, and inexpensive, but the lease required a minimum of three months. Without hesitation, Song Hao booked two rooms.
Once inside the room, Tang Yu put down what she was carrying and said, "You should rest for a while. I'm going out to buy some things. If we're really going to be staying here for a while, we'll need to get some household items." With that, she turned and left.
Two hours later, Tang Yu returned carrying several bags and packages. She put them on the bed and said, "I bought you some clothes and daily necessities. Also, I bought you a cell phone, and I got a SIM card from the telecom company. Why didn't you get a cell phone? It's so convenient to stay in touch! And last night when I said goodbye to your classmate, he asked for your phone number so we could contact each other later, but you said you didn't have one. His gaze was strange, like he thought something was wrong, so I had no choice but to give him my number."
As Tang Yu spoke, she handed over a cell phone.
Song Hao took it and laughed, "It wasn't very useful before, so I didn't get one. Later, because you kidnapped that acupuncture bronze figure, and then I was chased all over the world, I couldn't contact anyone, and no one contacted me, so I never bought one to use."
"Don't bring up the past again!" Tang Yu scolded playfully.
"Okay! Let's not talk about it anymore." Song Hao laughed, "Thank you so much! You've been both my bodyguard and my butler, I'm truly grateful!"
"I just hope you won't forget my kindness in the future!" Tang Yu smiled.
Song Hao then used the newly purchased phone to call his uncle's house in Penglai, telling his uncle that it was his number and that he could contact him if needed. Song Zihe happened to be there as well, and they got through.
"Grandpa, I've arrived. Everything's fine now," Song Hao said.
“Yesterday morning, right after you left, a girl named Tang Yu came to your house looking for you. She said she was your friend. She looked familiar to me, so I told her where you had gone. I wonder if she caught up with you?” Song Zihe said.
“She found me, and she’s right here with me. By the way, Grandpa, there’s something I need to remind you. Keep that bank card you have safe. I need to return it to Qi Yannian from the Heavenly Medicine Sect later. The Heavenly Medicine Sect doesn’t have good intentions; it’s best not to have anything to do with them. Qi Yannian might come looking for you at home again later, so it’s best to ignore him. His appearance is for that thing,” Song Hao said.
"Song Hao!" Song Zihe exclaimed in surprise, "How could you have such a thought? Don't misunderstand him, he meant well."
“Grandpa, please believe me. I have received definite information that the Heavenly Medicine Sect does indeed have ulterior motives towards me. Qi Yannian’s so-called act of repaying a debt of gratitude is actually a scheme,” Song Hao said.
"Song Hao, listen to me. There are some things you don't understand yet, so don't jump to conclusions. Your priority now is to learn medicine and not think about anything else," Song Zihe advised.
"I know, Grandpa, but you should still be careful," Song Hao said. After chatting for a few more minutes, he hung up the phone.
"Song Hao, you...you know Qi Yannian from the Heavenly Medicine Sect?" Tang Yu, who had overheard the conversation, asked in surprise.
“Yes, I have seen this person before,” Song Hao said. He then recounted his encounter with Qi Yannian.
"I just don't understand why Grandpa's attitude towards the Heavenly Medicine Sect is a bit strange. He seems to want me to accept everything about them. I really don't know why," Song Hao said blankly.
“According to what you’ve said, there must be something else going on here. But one thing is certain: the Heavenly Medicine Sect is determined to get that acupuncture bronze figure. Bringing up the old story with your grandfather is probably an excuse to get closer to you,” Tang Yu said.
"That's what I think too, but Grandpa's attitude is troubling me," Song Hao said.
“According to what you’ve said, Qi Yannian does want that acupuncture bronze figure, but he doesn’t seem to have any ill intentions towards you. I wonder what he’s up to. You should wait and see for now and not do anything rash. After all, Grandpa is also involved in this matter, so we should be extra cautious!” Tang Yu said.
"Well, that's all we can do for now." Song Hao nodded helplessly.
At noon, the two went out for lunch, and when it was time for them to go to work in the afternoon, they went to the hospital again.
Upon reaching the second floor of the outpatient building, Song Hao spotted the door to the Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic open in the distance; it must be Lin Fengyi. He was thrilled to see him.
"He only comes to work when he's supposed to be getting paid. This guy is really something else!" Tang Yu muttered under her breath.
"Please, don't talk nonsense." Song Hao quickly nudged Tang Yu in the waist.
"Hehe!" Tang Yu couldn't help but laugh, as if she had been tickled.
"Be serious, Miss!" Song Hao pleaded softly.