The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 519 is managing this trivial matter well

"Brother-in-law, why are you staring at me like that? It’s creepy," Qiao Yu grimaced.

"Have you ever been a doctor?" Liu Banxia asked seriously.

Qiao Yu shook his head in confusion. Did he even have to ask? He’d just started seventh grade; how could he be a doctor?

"What are you two discussing?" At this moment, Qiaoqiao came out.

"Why didn’t you buy a bag?" Liu Banxia asked.

"There wasn’t anything I liked. We can look around some more. Wait... what are you two plotting?" Qiaoqiao became alert.

Qiao Yu looked at Liu Banxia and subconsciously took a small step back.

Liu Banxia sighed and decided to come clean. "I just saw a kid with a slightly crooked neck, and my professional itch flared up; I wanted to diagnose him."

Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes. "Isn’t being overworked at the hospital enough for you? Do you think it’s serious?"

"This one’s a bit hard to say; I don’t know what caused it. Forget it, it’s better not to meddle. Let’s just buy you a bag," Liu Banxia said.

"During the New Year, asking anyone about illness is just asking for a fight. It’s like that time with the fish bone. Pointing it out was my duty, but even if I hadn’t, it would have been understandable. Still, it made the child’s maternal grandmother quite unhappy."

Qiaoqiao laughed. "As long as you understand. I reckon since you didn’t chase after him to feel his neck, it probably isn’t anything serious. Let’s continue shopping."

"Sister, has Brother-in-law done this before?" Qiao Yu asked curiously.

Qiaoqiao glanced at Liu Banxia. "The stupid things he’s done are countless. Don’t be fooled by how serious and seemingly honest he is now; he used to be a real handful."

"It’s only because he wasn’t under my thumb. Otherwise, I would have definitely straightened him out and made him completely obedient. Daring to challenge me? He’d get a thrashing first, no doubt about it."

"Aren’t I well-behaved now? It’s all due to your excellent leadership. Without you constantly pushing me, how could I make progress?" Liu Banxia complimented her earnestly.

"Even though I know you’re spouting nonsense, I don’t mind. Now, do you think it’s better to buy a larger bag or a smaller one? Is a pink bag too tacky?" Qiaoqiao asked, circling back to the matter at hand.

"Tacky? Why would it be tacky? Any bag my Qiaoqiao likes should feel honored. We haven’t even complained that *it’s* tacky yet!" Liu Banxia curled his lip.

Qiaoqiao smacked him lightly, and then they continued shopping.

Actually, Liu Banxia wasn’t just humoring her; he had genuinely given up on the case.

It was truly his occupational hazard acting up, a bit like an obsession. Whenever he saw a suspected case, he just wanted to get his hands on it and make a diagnosis.

In reality, the child’s parents couldn’t possibly be unaware of his current condition. Since they didn’t seem too concerned, it probably wasn’t anything serious. Why should he bother worrying about it? During the New Year, he might just end up causing unpleasantness.

"Sister, how about having some Häagen-Dazs later?" Qiao Yu suggested shyly after they had wandered through a couple more stores.

Qiaoqiao frowned. "You’re not supposed to eat too much sweet stuff."

"Actually, my mom is afraid I’ll get fat. She doesn’t even let me add much sugar when I eat sticky bean buns," Qiao Yu explained.

Qiaoqiao looked troubled, then she turned to Liu Banxia.

"A scoop won’t hurt; we’re not going to have too much," Liu Banxia said.

"Alright, if the doctor says so, then there’s no problem. But remember, only a taste, no more than that," Qiaoqiao finally agreed.

She was the boss, the kind whose authority was absolute. If she didn’t give the word, he wouldn’t get to eat it, no matter how much he craved it.

"You don’t have diabetes or anything like that, right?" Liu Banxia asked.

"No way, I’m in great health. It’s just that my maternal grandmother has a history of diabetes, so my mom is especially careful. At most, I drink one bottle of soda and eat two popsicles a week," Qiao Yu said.

"I don’t believe you can resist," Liu Banxia laughed.

"I have no choice but to stick to it. My mom has bribed all my classmates. If I get caught, I lose my next week’s allowance," Qiao Yu said helplessly.

Liu Banxia glanced at Qiaoqiao. They really were one family; their tactics were all so similar.

"She’s doing this for your own good. Diabetes is so troublesome. What was that complication again? The one that just keeps getting worse and can’t be cured?" Qiaoqiao asked.

"Diabetes affects wound healing and, if not controlled to a certain extent, can lead to diabetic foot. In severe cases, amputation may be necessary," Liu Banxia quickly responded.

"Did you hear that? It’s very serious. But it’s the New Year after all, so have two scoops," Qiaoqiao said, waving her hand magnanimously.

"Hehe, I knew my sister is the best. I really want to come to Binhai to study, but my mom definitely won’t let me," Qiao Yu said, his initial cheerfulness fading into dejection.

Liu Banxia shook his head. Such is the heart of a parent. His mom probably worried he’d be cold or that his sugar intake was too high.

Actually, normal intake wouldn’t be a problem; Auntie Tong’s control was a little strict. But it wasn’t like she was abusing the child; after all, there was a family history of diabetes.

If he were truly allowed to eat without restriction, things might get completely out of hand. A healthy diet is very important; it’s just that young Qiao Yu was suffering a bit.

They arrived at the Häagen-Dazs shop, and each chose two scoops.

Even though it was pretty pricey, the shop was busy. Liu Banxia himself didn’t feel the appeal; he wasn’t really into examining such treats.

"Brother-in-law, if you give me half a scoop, I can help you scratch that itch of yours," Qiao Yu chimed in after just a few bites.

"Why exactly? You can’t lead me astray; our family’s leader is right here," Liu Banxia replied.

"So, you mean you *can* be led astray if I’m not around?" Qiaoqiao shot him a sidelong glance.

"Not at all. Try my strawberry flavor. We can buy a few pounds of strawberries when we get home; eating those is even more satisfying," Liu Banxia suggested.

Qiaoqiao took a taste. "Actually, my coffee flavor is not bad either. But do you drink a lot of coffee when you’re at the hospital?"

"That’s Qing Kewa’s favorite thing to do. I, at most, scrounge a cup off her. My mango one is pretty good too. What’s that matcha like? Let me try yours," Liu Banxia said.

Qiao Yu felt like crying; he shouldn’t have come out with these two.

"Xiaoyu, what was that you just said?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Finally remembered me, huh? The guy you saw earlier is right behind you. Want me to sound him out for you? For an extra scoop, of course," Qiao Yu said.

Liu Banxia glanced back—it was indeed him—then he turned to Qiaoqiao.

This matter still required the leader’s approval. How could a humble servant like him dare to act on his own initiative?

"Go on, go on, or you’ll both be restless," Qiaoqiao said, waving them away.

It must be said, it’s easier for young people to communicate. Qiao Yu went over, and in less than five minutes, he came skipping back. Liu Banxia quickly got him another scoop but didn’t dare buy him any more than that.

"Got the details. It’s just a crick in his neck from sleeping. It’s been two days, and rubbing it a few times at home hasn’t helped," Qiao Yu reported.

Qiaoqiao rolled her eyes. "Are you convinced now? It’s just a crick in the neck. It’s not like when your Tang Dou sleeps restlessly; I often get a crick in my neck too."

Liu Banxia’s expression, however, did not relax; instead, he began to stare intently at the boy.

"Qiaoqiao, take a look. Don’t you have a feeling that his neck is tilted rather severely?" Liu Banxia said.

"Usually, when we get a crick in the neck, at most, we can’t turn our head to that side, right? Have you ever had your neck tilted this much? Or had it last for so long?"

Qiaoqiao paused. That did seem to be the case. How severe must this crick be for his neck to be tilted like that?

After a moment of hesitation, Liu Banxia took his ice cream bowl and walked over.

Qiaoqiao signaled to Qiao Yu, and they followed.

"Sorry to interrupt," Liu Banxia said. "I’m a doctor from the Second Affiliated Hospital. I heard your child has a crick in his neck. I know some bone-setting techniques; how about I take a look at your child?"

"That young man came over just now to ask about this, right? If you really know about this, then we’ll have to trouble you," the child’s father replied without hesitation.

"It’s been like this since he woke up?" Liu Banxia asked while examining the boy’s neck with his hand.

"Yes, right after I woke up. When I woke up, I wasn’t on the pillow. I’m a restless sleeper," the boy explained.

"Do you spend a lot of time playing on your phone usually?" Liu Banxia asked next.

"Him? He’s been taking full advantage ever since the holidays started. Once school begins, we won’t dare let him be this lax," the boy’s mother said with a laugh. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"Does it hurt here?" Liu Banxia asked, pressing a spot.

"No, it doesn’t hurt there. My neck hurts," the boy responded.

"Based on the child’s current condition," Liu Banxia said, "I suggest you take him for a cervical CT scan. The child might not have a crick in the neck but rather a subluxation of the first and second cervical vertebrae."

Hearing his words, the child’s parents became anxious.

"But please don’t worry too much yet; this can be corrected by wearing a neck brace," Liu Banxia quickly reassured them.

"What we usually call a ’crick in the neck’ is actually a type of cervical muscle spasm, a spasm on one side of the neck muscles. To recover, we basically focus on acupressure and massage, which can relieve the spasm."

"During my examination just now, the child had no pain on either side of his neck muscles, so I suspect something’s wrong with the cervical spine."

"Spending long periods on the phone increases the load on the cervical spine. The child suddenly increased his phone time significantly after the holidays began. Additionally, a child’s cervical joint capsules, ligaments, muscles, and other soft tissues are not yet fully developed."

"Combined with an incorrect sleeping posture, it’s very possible to cause a misalignment of the cervical vertebrae. No other feelings of dizziness, right? If not, then it’s quite simple; wearing a neck brace for a few days should be enough."

「DING! Mission: The Boy with the Tilted Head—Completed.」

Obtained: Experience Points +100, Diagnostic Skill Proficiency +50, Bone Setting Skill Proficiency +200, Glory Points +5.

The scene Liu Banxia had once imagined, of the parents flying into a rage, didn’t occur; the child’s parents were very worried. They didn’t even eat the rest of their ice cream and left immediately with their child.

Liu Banxia felt pretty good. Although it was somewhat meddling, it was meddling for a good cause. It might seem like the child’s cervical spine issue was minor for now, but if not attended to, it could very well lead to major problems down the line.