Village Doctor's Women-Chapter 43: Hearing of an enemy’s downfall brings joy; encountering happy events invigorates the spirit.
Hearing Cai Xing’s words, the most shocked person was Ren Yu. The girl simply stood there, stunned.
Chairman Cai is here for treatment? The esteemed chairman of Cai Medical has actually come to a small village clinic to seek medical care.
If she told her classmates about this, they’d probably think she was insane. Ren Yu inwardly gasped, unconsciously covering her mouth. Her eyes darted between Cai Xing and Wang Jian, wide with curiosity, as if trying to decipher the whole story with her gaze alone. She was so flustered she even forgot to wonder what illness Cai Xing actually had.
Wang Jian and Cai Xing had no time to explain things to her. The moment Cai Xing placed his wrist forward, Wang Jian had already centered himself and begun to read the pulse, gauging Cai Xing’s current condition. He was particularly attentive this time, even channeling his qi to aid the diagnosis.
Deng Xianhua could have explained the situation to Ren Yu, but he was far more interested in Wang Jian’s treatment methods. He watched Wang Jian’s every move, waiting for him to speak, and so paid Ren Yu no mind. The clinic fell exceptionally quiet in this tense atmosphere.
The silence stretched on until Wang Jian finished his examination. His expression had shifted from calm to a slight frown, which made Cai Xing and Deng Xianhua’s hearts clench with anxiety. They only felt a sliver of relief when Wang Jian finally spoke.
"The situation is... exactly as I described on the phone a few days ago."
"Your body is already showing signs of decline. We can’t delay this any longer."
Wang Jian sighed and continued, "The treatment will likely be a long-term commitment, and you shouldn’t hope for a complete recovery. What I can do is use methods to protect your vital energy and enhance your body’s functions. Acupuncture, medicinal conditioning, and a proper diet and exercise routine will all be indispensable."
Cai Xing’s bodily functions had been sustained by medication for so long that his natural balance was completely disrupted.
Wang Jian’s plan was clear. First, he would use acupuncture to mobilize the residual medicinal properties and re-establish that balance.
He had learned this principle from an ancient book left to him by his master.
However, the same method in another’s hands would not necessarily yield the same result.
Wang Jian knew perfectly well that his ability to use this mobilization technique was entirely due to his ability to guide qi.
After calculating the treatment time and recovery cycle, Wang Jian looked up and said, "If you don’t have any urgent matters to attend to, why not have the first acupuncture session right here and now? Based on your pulse, the entire course of therapy will be on a tight schedule, so the sooner we start, the better."
"Ah? Is it that urgent?"
Cai Xing was taken aback. Even Deng Xianhua hadn’t expected Wang Jian to want to use the needles so quickly. Deng Xianhua couldn’t help but advise, "Shouldn’t you... confirm the rest of his condition before you begin with the needles?"
It wasn’t that Deng Xianhua distrusted Wang Jian. Rather, Cai Xing’s status was so significant that he worried any mishap could ruin the young doctor’s future. He couldn’t just stand by and watch such a promising talent falter. If Wang Jian overreached and things went south, he wouldn’t be able to cover for him.
With this in mind, Deng Xianhua spoke again, "It’s almost noon. Why don’t we have lunch first and get his body into its best state? From what I gather, you’re planning to mobilize Chairman Cai’s bodily functions, which means the acupuncture could take a long time. I’m afraid neither of you will last the afternoon without eating."
His main concern, of course, was Cai Xing. At his age, caution was paramount.
At his words, it dawned on Wang Jian, and he nodded immediately.
Deng Xianhua was an expert in his own right. While he couldn’t use silver needles to guide qi, his extensive research into Ancient Medical Skills meant his advice held weight.
Wang Jian knew Doctor Deng was no simple man, and he quickly understood the underlying meaning and readily agreed.
He had spent years in practice and cultivation to maintain his health, but Cai Xing had not.
"Doctor Deng is right. It’s more prudent to eat before we begin."
With that, Wang Jian stood up decisively. "Let’s go. We can eat at my place and talk. It’s a perfect chance to go over my treatment plan with you both, so everyone is on the same page and we can make any necessary adjustments."
"Sounds good. I’m looking forward to trying Xu Qian’s cooking."
Cai Xing straightened his sleeves and also stood up. He glanced around and suddenly asked, "But with so many of us, will there be enough food?"
While taking off his white coat, Wang Jian replied, "Enough, of course there’s enough... and if not, I can just whip something up."
"In that case, never mind. I’d rather eat less."
Cai Xing gave Wang Jian a skeptical look and joked, "Even if there’s no rice, I’ll be fine with just the side dishes. No need to trouble yourself."
Hearing this, Deng Xianhua burst out laughing.
Wang Jian shrugged helplessly just as a voice piped up from the side.
"You can cook?"
It was Ren Yu. Having not seen Wang Jian for so many years, she had no idea he possessed this skill.
Her question reminded him. "Yeah, of course. I was away for so many years and rarely had time to eat out. It was either takeout or cooking for myself. That reminds me, Xiao Yu, don’t go home for lunch. Just join us."
Of course, his sister-in-law Xu Qian couldn’t have possibly prepared food for so many people. Wang Jian was fully intending to make Cai Xing eat a little less.
Cai Xing saw right through his plan and just shook his head, deciding not to banter with the young man any longer.
Ren Yu’s eyes lit up with joy. This was exactly what she had been waiting for. She was supposed to go home for lunch, but now she didn’t hesitate for a second, instantly selling out her father. She took out her phone to send a WeChat message, but deciding it was too slow, she dialed his number instead. The moment she mentioned she was eating at Wang Jian’s house, Ren Jiacheng agreed without the slightest hesitation.
On the way, Cai Xing took the initiative to bring up the matter in Capital City.
Niu Deyuan and Deng Xianhua’s trip to Capital City hadn’t been for nothing. When they returned, they told a tale that had filled Cai Xing with glee.
Now, Cai Xing patted Wang Jian’s shoulder to get his attention. "You’ve been busy with the free clinic these past two days, so you definitely haven’t had time to follow the news from Beijing."
"What is it?" Wang Jian gave Cai Xing a quizzical look, then noticed Deng Xianhua’s expression was also strange. "Did something big happen?"
Wang Jian paused, searching his memory. He couldn’t recall seeing any major news, which made him all the more curious.
"Nothing major, not really. But it’s definitely news that will make you happy."
"The wicked get what they deserve! They truly do."
Cai Xing clapped Deng Xianhua on the back and said with a grin, "After these two heard about what happened to you, they made a special trip to Kyoto Hospital to right the wrong done to you. At first, they just wanted to meet the fool who drove you out. But as luck would have it, they caught him in the middle of some shady business. So Lao Deng and the others directly called in the higher-ups to investigate the whole affair of over-prescription."
Wang Jian froze for a moment, just as Cai Xing said a name.
"The name Zhao Dezhu sounds familiar, right?"
Wang Jian nodded. That was the department head who was supposed to be his mentor. He was the reason Wang Jian had left the hospital.
Wang Jian smiled. "So they dealt with him for over-prescribing medication?"
"Yes. The authorities are cracking down hard on that sort of thing these days. Since they caught him red-handed, they naturally handled it severely," Deng Xianhua confirmed with a nod. "He was made an example of. His professional title was revoked."
"In truth, he was just being clever in a petty way," Deng Xianhua elaborated. "For an ailment that five doses of medicine could cure, he’d prescribe ten. For minor issues where a patient would recover on their own in a few days, he’d prescribe some unnecessary conditioning tonics. It never led to truly serious consequences. But this group of doctors he represents, driven by a desire to earn a little extra, should have been disciplined long ago. So even without your case, his downfall was inevitable."
Deng Xianhua added, "When Old Niu and I went this time, we were really just spectators watching a good show."
"A very satisfying show, I might add."
"HAHAHAHA."
Seeing him laugh so heartily, Wang Jian couldn’t help but grin.
He hadn’t expected things to turn out this way. Zhao Dezhu was such an old fox; it was surprising he got caught at a time like this.
But it was Zhao Dezhu’s bad luck to run into a master diagnostician like Niu Deyuan and a senior figure like Deng Xianhua. It would have been nearly impossible to get away with anything, and he was caught in the act on the spot.
Zhao Dezhu was the main reason Wang Jian had to leave. The whole incident started when Wang Jian, watching him write a prescription, simply asked if the dosage wasn’t a bit excessive.
Zhao Dezhu couldn’t stand being questioned by a student. He berated Wang Jian for his lack of Medical Skills on the spot and later had him kicked out. Being driven out wasn’t a big deal in itself; people with different principles can’t work together. Wang Jian figured that with his abilities, finding a position at another hospital wouldn’t be difficult. But he later discovered that Zhao Dezhu had blacklisted him within his professional network, making it impossible for any department in Capital City to take him in.
The circle was just that small. For a moment, Wang Jian even regretted not agreeing to join his master for cultivation in the mountains, choosing instead to enter the world.
And so, Wang Jian had chosen to return to his hometown and open a clinic. Saving lives was saving lives, no matter where he did it. He didn’t have to be in a hospital.
To have his career path severed like that—it was no exaggeration to call Zhao Dezhu his nemesis.
Now, hearing of Zhao Dezhu’s downfall, Wang Jian was naturally overjoyed. If not for wanting to maintain a good impression in front of the two elders, he would have laughed out loud.
Even so, the corners of his mouth were turned up in a smile he couldn’t suppress. "That’s great. He got what he deserved."
"HAHAHAHA."
Deng Xianhua roared with laughter, his mood clearly excellent.
In his heart, Deng Xianhua wasn’t fully satisfied. If it were possible, he would have loved to pry open that Zhao fellow’s skull to see if it was filled with water.
At the same time, however, he felt a touch of irony. If it weren’t for that fool’s actions, he would never have had the chance to witness the rise of such an incredible young talent.
Niu Deyuan felt much the same, which was why both of them had been willing to make a special trip to Capital City.
