In Guangling City, Huang Qianjun was notorious as the top unruly troublemaker. He had a fierce and malicious temperament, was arrogant and domineering, and had committed countless misdeeds.
Having such a troublemaker come to visit was akin to the King of Hell personally paying a visit!
Wu Yong had been angry before, but now his body stiffened, his face constantly changing, and his legs felt like they were filled with lead. He no longer dared to leave.
Huang Qianjun smiled leisurely and said, "If you've figured it out, just stay obediently and listen to Su Ge's words. Otherwise, I don't mind sending someone to greet your family."
He still plans to go after my family?
Wu Yong widened his eyes, then slumped and completely wilted. He returned to his original position dejectedly.
Su Yi couldn't help but shake his head. Why couldn't they just have a civil conversation? They had to be dealt with by a villain before they would lower their heads. Was it really necessary?
"Rein it in," Su Yi glanced at Huang Qianjun.
Huang Qianjun quickly nodded with a flattering smile, "You're right, Su Ge."
The middle-aged man and others saw this scene and felt a chill in their hearts.
After learning that Su Yi was going to take over the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall, they had already made up their minds to use all means to force him out. No one wanted to serve under an insignificant son-in-law.
But they never expected that Su Yi would be accompanied by such a notorious hound!
They dared to offend Su Yi, but they wouldn't dare to offend the son of the Huang family patriarch.
At this moment, even if Huang Qianjun beat them all up, the Wen family wouldn't be able to help much!
"Young master, we have no intention of opposing you. Please rest assured," the middle-aged man took a deep breath, clasped his fists, and showed a much more restrained attitude.
"You misunderstood. I don't intend to keep all of you," Su Yi shook his head calmly and said, "From now on, anyone who has sold themselves to the Wen family can leave."
When he came to the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall, he knew that it had always been under the control of the Wen family's influence.
Now that it was his territory, he naturally needed to clean house first, to avoid any potential troublemakers in the future.
"What?" Some people's faces changed instantly.
The middle-aged man couldn't help but advise, "Young master, is this appropriate? After all, even if they have sold themselves to the second young master of the Wen family, they are still part of the Wen family. Wouldn't your actions be disheartening?"
Su Yi sat silently without speaking.
Huang Qianjun suddenly realized that it was his turn to step in. He cleared his throat and scanned the crowd before saying, "Everyone, it's best not to make things difficult for my brother Su!"
His words carried a strong threat.
Soon, some people left, feeling disappointed, frustrated, and resentful...
But as they left, not a single one dared to utter a word.
After all, what would happen if they angered Huang Qianjun and he visited their homes?
In the end, only seven elderly people remained in the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall.
The middle-aged man named Hu Quan was in charge of the medical hall and had not signed a contract with the Wen family.
However, although he didn't leave, it was clear that he held a grudge against Su Yi, his face constantly gloomy and unattractive.
Apart from Hu Quan, the others were just some apprentices and helpers.
"Where is Doctor Wu?" Su Yi suddenly asked.
He remembered that there was an old physician named Wu Guangbin who was in charge of the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall. He was a trusted and renowned doctor among the people of Guangling City.
Hu Quan responded perfunctorily, "Doctor Wu fell ill with a cold last night and is currently recuperating at home."
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "As for the other two physicians in the medical hall, one went back to their hometown yesterday, and the other went across the Da Cang River to the neighboring city of Luo Yun for a visit. Neither of them is at the medical hall now."
Huang Qianjun couldn't help but sneer, "All three physicians happen to have other matters to attend to. Isn't that quite a coincidence?"
Hu Quan put on an indifferent look and said, "I don't know about that, but regardless, without any physicians present, it seems that the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall will have to close for the day..."
However, Su Yi suddenly spoke up, "Continue to keep the doors open. We can start treating patients now."
Hu Quan and the others were stunned.
Su Yi tapped the table lightly and said calmly, "Just treating ordinary folks, I can do it too."
Pfft!
One of the servants couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The others also had strange expressions, clearly treating Su Yi's words as a joke.
Huang Qianjun's face darkened, and he shouted, "Why are you laughing? Hurry up and call in the patients waiting outside!"
He had blind confidence in Su Yi.
"Then I'll truly get to witness the young master's medical skills," Hu Quan said coldly, instructing two servants to go outside and bring in the patients.
Soon, an elderly woman with white hair walked in. She glanced around and asked, "Where is Doctor Wu Guangbin?"
"He's not here, but I can treat you," Su Yi casually replied from behind the counter.
However, the old woman merely glanced at him and shook her head before turning to leave.
Hu Quan and the others found this even more peculiar and intended to enjoy the show.
Su Yi paid no attention and said, "Next."
A burly man, as sturdy as a tower, walked in. Upon hearing that Doctor Wu Guangbin was not available, he couldn't help but express his disappointment, cursing, "Why didn't you say so earlier? You wasted my time!"
He turned around and left.
"Young master, what do you think..." Hu Quan couldn't hold back his laughter as he spoke. From his perspective, continuing like this would undoubtedly result in a humiliating situation.
"Next," Su Yi said calmly, his expression unchanged.
"Su Ge, let me go call someone," Huang Qianjun offered.
Huang Qianjun had a talent for flattery. Seeing the situation, he turned and rushed out of the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall.
He noticed that the crowd of people waiting in line to see the doctor was now reduced by more than half.
"Let's go. Doctor Wu isn't here."
"The Apricot Yellow Medical Hall must be out of its mind to let that Wen family's son-in-law practice medicine. It's simply insane!"
... The crowd murmured, and people started leaving one after another.
"This won't do. It's Su Ge's first day in office, how can he sit on the bench? If it continues like this, it will make me, as his subordinate, look incapable," Huang Qianjun said with a fierce expression. He walked down the steps of the gate and scanned the remaining patients with a cold gaze.
"Stay in line and wait for your turn, all of you! Don't you dare leave without permission, or you'll regret it!"
Those patients were mostly ordinary folks and were intimidated by Huang Qianjun's arrogance. They didn't dare to move.
"You, go in for treatment," Huang Qianjun pointed his finger at a thin, yellow-faced old man.
"I..." The old man was a little flustered and felt miserable in his heart.
"Old man, being treated by my brother Su is a great stroke of luck for you. Don't be ungrateful!" Huang Qianjun said fiercely.
The old man felt bitter but entered the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall in a daze.
Hu Quan and the others had already witnessed these scenes and shook their heads inwardly.
This flatterer was simply being unreasonable. Since when was it justifiable to force people to seek medical treatment?
When the old man arrived at the medical hall, he wore a distressed expression and said, "Doctor Su, there's nothing wrong with me at all. I don't need medical treatment. Can you... let me leave first?"
Su Yi shook his head and said, "You're sick."
"I'm not sick," the old man argued, straightening his neck.
"No, you're sick."
"I really am not sick!" The old man was almost in tears.
Hu Quan and the others almost burst into laughter. How absurd was this scene?
Su Yi stood up, approached the old man, and said, "Lately, your nighttime cough has worsened, you feel fatigued, and you frequently experience severe chills and pains, isn't that right?"
"How did you know?" The old man was stunned, forgetting his worries for a moment.
Hu Quan and the others also looked at Su Yi with surprise.
The process of diagnosing and treating patients typically involved observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking. Even renowned physicians like Wu Guangbin, who had dedicated their lives to the medical field, had to inquire about the pulse to understand the patient's condition.
However, Su Yi hadn't done anything, yet he seemed to have accurately described the old man's symptoms!
"You have a problem with your lungs, coupled with age-related decline, resulting in these symptoms," Su Yi said casually.
For him, who possessed memories from his previous life, treating ordinary people was simply too easy.
The old man was stunned for a moment and then became excited. He trembled as he asked, "Sir Su, how should I treat this illness?"
There was a hint of eager anticipation in his expression.
Su Yi returned to his desk, picked up a pen and paper, and wrote a prescription. He handed it to a nearby servant and said, "Go and get the medicine."
The servant took the prescription but hesitated.
"Let me take a look at it."
Hu Quan approached, gave it a brief look, and couldn't help but fall into silence. His heart couldn't calm down for a long time.
Although he wasn't a physician, he had worked at the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall for many years. At a glance, he could tell that this prescription was just like the ones written by renowned doctors who had practiced medicine for many years. It showed a deep understanding of the principles of using herbs in combination!
"Go and fetch the medicine for this old man," Hu Quan said after a moment, handing the prescription to the servant. Then, he took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Sir, I underestimated your abilities earlier. I hope you can forgive me."
Others were astonished by this. Hu Quan held a high position as the manager, second only to the shopkeeper.
However, now he seemed to be convinced by a prescription casually written by Su Yi!
Su Yi remained indifferent and said, "It's just a prescription. It's nothing special. Next."
Huang Qianjun, who was standing at the door, immediately took action. "You, come in quickly!"
This time, a pale-faced man with a pained expression on his face was called in.
Su Yi took just a glance, then took out a silver needle from his desk. Before the man could react, Su Yi swiftly pierced different acupoints in his arm.
Within moments, the painful expression on the man's face eased and was replaced by a look of surprise. He exclaimed, "The pain is gone! I visited over ten medical halls in the city and couldn't find relief. I never expected that a few needle pricks from Sir Su would make me feel better!"
He continuously waved his arm in excitement.
Hu Quan and the others couldn't help but be moved. Surprise filled their faces as they looked at Su Yi. Their perception of him had changed.
Acupuncture for healing?
They never expected that their young master, who had a lowly status, would possess such skills!
"Acupuncture treats the symptoms but not the root cause. Go and fetch a few doses of medicine," Su Yi wrote another prescription and handed it over.
This time, the servant seemed extremely efficient and immediately went to get the medicine.
"Next."
"Next."
"Next."
... The following time became a one-man show by Su Yi.
With each patient that entered, there was no need for a consultation. Their condition and symptoms were immediately revealed. The patients were shocked and in awe.
Then, prescriptions were given, medicine was fetched, and payment was received...
Throughout the process, Su Yi remained calm, like an emotionless puppet examining patients.
Hu Quan and the other staff members of the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall were dumbfounded. After living for so many years, it was the first time they had seen such a method of treating patients!
Outside the Apricot Yellow Medical Hall, it caused a great sensation. As each patient was diagnosed and treated, the news spread. As a result, without the need for further threats from Huang Qianjun, all the patients waiting eagerly crowded around, fighting to have Su Yi treat them.
The lively scene astonished Huang Qianjun himself. Truly, he thought, my brother Su is remarkable. Even his medical skills are so extraordinary!