Chapter 011: Laojiu Needles

Zhang Hongru was overjoyed beyond expectation. "Thank you, Miracle Doctor Chen! Your great kindness and virtue are something I, Zhang Hongru, will never forget!"

"Elder Zhang, you flatter me. I am but shallow in knowledge and learning, and the title of Divine Doctor is too much for me to bear. You may call me Mr. Chen or Chen Xuan."

Hearing this, Zhang Hongru felt a wave of shame.

His medical skills were far inferior to Chen Xuan's; he had truly claimed the title of Divine Doctor in vain for all these years.

"Mr. Chen, please get in the car."

As he spoke, Zhang Hongru personally opened the car door for Chen Xuan.

"No need, Maple Forest Villa Area isn't far from here; I'll just cycle over. Also, I am in need of a set of 'Laojiu Needles,' which are rather hard to come by. I hope Elder Zhang could help me with this."

"Laojiu Needles?"

Zhang Hongru was astonished.

Everyone knew that the needles used in current acupuncture were improved by modern technology.

Yet, it was rumored that what the ancient physicians used were actually needles made by Fuxi himself, known as Laojiu Needles!

These are mentioned in the "Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor" and the "Readings of the Taiping Era," but due to the interruption of traditional Chinese medicine transmission, nowadays, even hearing of the Laojiu Needles is extremely rare, let alone using them.

Zhang Hongru once again confirmed that Chen Xuan's medical skills were unparalleled by ordinary people!

Afterward, Chen Xuan left on a shared bicycle, while Zhang Hongru sent his men to search the city for Laojiu Needles.

It was only after setting off that Zhang Hongru belatedly realized something.

He had never met Chen Xuan before; how did Chen Xuan know that his home was in Maple Forest Villa Area?

Twenty minutes later, Chen Xuan arrived at the gates of Maple Forest Villa Area on a shared bicycle.

Looking at the gate before him, Chen Xuan felt somewhat sentimental.

Yesterday, he came here to seek Zhang Hongru, but today Zhang Hongru sought him; indeed, the world is full of unpredictable changes.

After parking the bicycle, Chen Xuan stood by the road waiting for Zhang Hongru.

Originally, Chen Xuan hadn't wanted to cause any trouble, but sometimes trouble found you even when you avoided it.

Chen Xuan had only been standing there for a short time when the security captain from yesterday approached him again.

"How is it you again, boy? Got beaten up and covered in urine yesterday and still haven't had enough, and now you're back here making a fool of yourself? Hahaha..."

Chen Xuan felt displeased; he vividly remembered the other's merciless attitude from yesterday and didn't expect him to come and mock today.

"I'm waiting for someone here. Is that any of your business?"

The security captain sneered, "Waiting for someone? Do you know what this place is? This is the most upscale villa area in Huai City. Do you even have the standing to know the people here? Enough talk. If you dare get in my way again, I won't be polite!"

After the incident from the previous day, the security captain obviously thought Chen Xuan was someone weak and easy to bully, and his attitude was extremely offensive.

Just as he finished his sentence, however, a shout came from behind: "Who do you think you are, showing such disrespect to Mr. Chen!"

"Doctor... Doctor Zhang?"

The security captain looked at Zhang Hongru, who had arrived by car, with a panicked expression.

But at this moment, Zhang Hongru was burning with anger, pointing at the security captain and shouting again, "I'm asking you, who do you think you are, showing such disrespect to Mr. Chen!"

"No, Divine Doctor Zhang, he... he's just a poor nobody, and yesterday Young Master Zhang even..."

"Who gave you the confidence to look down on others! Let me tell you, Mr. Chen is a distinguished guest I have personally invited. Anyone who disrespects him is making an enemy of me, Zhang Hongru!"

The security captain was utterly baffled.

What was happening? Yesterday, that Mr. Chen came here to ask for Divine Doctor Zhang's aid, yet today he had become Divine Doctor Zhang's honored guest?

Zhang Hongru, pointing at the security captain, finally said, "As for you, President Liu owes his life to me. I will suggest to him that someone who looks down on others like you does not deserve to work here!"

After speaking, Zhang Hongru personally opened the door and ushered Chen Xuan into the car with the utmost respect.

Watching the Audi drive away, the security captain sat down abruptly on the ground, looking as if he had lost everything.

In that moment, he deeply regretted his actions!

Within a luxurious villa, Zhang Yuan lay on his sickbed, powerless.

At this time, Zhang Yuan's complexion was pale, and he coughed incessantly, looking completely different from the day before.

Since his diagnosis yesterday, Zhang Yuan's mind had collapsed completely, filled with thoughts of his impending death.

"Dad, Mom, you must save me. I'm still young. I really don't want to die. Wuuu..."

Zhang Yuan sobbed miserably, his situation pitiable.

In front of the sickbed, Zhang Yuan's parents also had faces full of sorrow.

They had only one child, Zhang Yuan, who now was stricken with a terminal disease, a catastrophe for them.

His mother, Fan Yunying, wiping away tears, comforted him, "Xiao Yuan, rest assured. Your grandfather has gone to invite the Divine Doctor. He must have a way to cure your illness!"

"Really? But isn't Grandpa himself the Divine Doctor? If even he is powerless, what can others possibly do?"

"What do you know? There are always people better than us out there; just because your grandfather can't cure it doesn't mean others can't. Anyway, you just relax. With all the money the Zhang family has, healing your disease won't be an issue!"

Though he spoke confidently, Zhang Deyu's heart was not as certain.

He really didn't know if there was someone in Huai City whose medical skills surpassed those of his elderly father.

Just then, noises came from the doorway, and Zhang Hongru hurried into the sickroom, nearly running.

"Grandpa, how come you have only just returned? If you were any later, I would really be dead!"

Zhang Yuan complained through his tears.

"What are you talking about, such ominous words? Grandpa has only you for a grandson; how could I let you die? Rest assured, I have invited a true expert who will definitely save your life! Let me introduce him. This is the Divine Doctor I have invited, Mr. Chen!"

Zhang Yuan looked up eagerly, but when he saw the figure appearing before him, he was completely stunned.

"Chen Xuan!"

Chen Xuan, looking at Zhang Yuan, had a playful smile on his lips, "It really is a cycle of karma, isn't it?"