Director Li, seeing the seemingly upset An Tianqi and others, rushed to speak first, his mind was preoccupied with shifting the blame onto Chen Yuan.
"Dammit, who gave you the authority to prescribe medicine to the patient on your own!"
"I've already warned you, you can't just grab any medicine; how can you not listen as a newcomer? Do you think you can act recklessly just because you have connections with the Dean?"
"If there are any problems, can you take responsibility!!"
"Mr. An, this young man took it upon himself to prescribe medicine to the patient, leading to the current consequences. We will definitely provide you with an explanation," Director Li said, his expression instantly changing as he addressed An Tianqi with respect.
In Qingzhou, as well as the greater Lingnan Province, the influence of the An Family was astonishing, and he had heard countless tales of the An Family's methods—he certainly did not want to experience any of these methods firsthand.
An Tianqi frowning at first, then walked straight past Director Li, not even glancing at him, and went directly to Chen Yuan.
Under Director Li's watchful eye, he saw An Tianqi tightly grasp Chen Yuan's hand, shaking it vigorously, his face transitioning from excitement to joy as he laughed,
"Indeed, heroes emerge from the young! No wonder Jishi Hall is renowned throughout Lingnan, truly living up to its reputation!"
The people in the dispensary stared with surprise, rubbing their eyes, some in disbelief!
What's happening here? How could the attitude change so abruptly?
The beautiful lady also wore an uncontrollable look of joy, saying, "Old Sir An has already woken up, and he's much more spirited than before. We truly can't thank you enough this time."
Chen Yuan thought to himself that he should not be the least bit relaxed—aside from preparing the medicine, he had infused some Spiritual Energy into the herbs, which would inevitably make the medicinal effects different.
The middle-aged couple in front of him, overwhelmed with joy, were about to continue speaking when they noticed Chen Yuan's gaze on the Jade Pendant worn by the beautiful lady.
She immediately understood, and taking off her Jade Pendant, she said, "If there's anything else you need, Mr. Chen, just ask. As long as it's within the capabilities of the An Family, we will make sure it's done for you."
Chen Yuan accepted the Jade Pendant, carved with the pattern of a Pixiu, feeling somewhat surprised in his heart; he hadn't expected to come across a piece of jadeite. It looked like he could craft a Protective Magical Artifact.
Ordinary pieces of jade carry a hint of Spiritual Energy, but jadeite can store a large amount of Spiritual Energy and has better quality, which enables it to endure the carving of Arrays.
After merging memories, he knew of the existence of firearms in this world. Defending against ordinary firearms shouldn't be a problem for him right now, but armor-piercing bullets still posed some danger to him at this stage; therefore, having additional protection and accelerating his cultivation speed were of the utmost importance.
An Tianqi, seeing the young man holding the Jade Pendant as if he couldn't bear to part with it, laughed with understanding,
"It seems you have a great interest in jade, Mr. Chen. I will ask someone to bring a few fine pieces of jade as gifts for you in the next few days."
"Hahaha, Old Sir An was thinking of thanking you in person, but as he has just woken up, we stopped him. In a few days, I will host a banquet in your honor, Mr. Chen, and I hope you won't decline the invitation, hahaha." An Tianqi was in high spirits, chatting away nonstop.
After that, An Tianqi thanked him again, they exchanged contact information, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and he left with a flourish. From beginning to end, he had not taken a proper look at Director Li and the others.
The people in the dispensary finally snapped back to reality, their faces filled with shock.
Wasn't he a backdoor entry?
Did this youngster actually cure Old Sir An?
To understand the way of Chinese medicine at such a young age, and to be so skilled, this was unbelievable.
He also forged a connection with the An Family—his career was taking off.
Mixed feelings surged in their hearts, they were both shocked that Chen Yuan, at his age, possessed such skill, and they envied his newfound relationship with the An Family, yet feared that their earlier disdain and refusal had caused his displeasure.
Chen Yuan was playing with the Jade Pendant in his hand when he saw Director Li coming over with a fawning smile, bowing his hands to him:
"Mr. Chen, I was in the wrong just now, and I hope you won't take offense. May I ask who your master is?"
At this point, Li Qin was well aware that behind Chen Yuan, there must be some incredible master pharmacist who could train such a young, yet capable, apprentice.
After all, even though Li Qin might enjoy playing chess in his spare time to pass the time, it was just a hobby. But when it came to specializing in medicinal herbs, he had already spent decades in research. Just now, even if he had known it was Old Sir An, he probably could have only stabilized Old Sir An's condition, but not actually improved it significantly.
"Wow, Dean Fu really has an eye for talent, to find such a gem. Our pharmacy, our Jishi Hall, truly abounds with talent, haha," Deputy Director Yang said with a face full of agreement and eagerness to please.
Inside the pharmacy, those who had looked down on Chen Yuan just now, followed behind the elders and lavished praises on him.
Thinking to himself, Director Li mused that Chen Yuan was a remarkable talent at a young age. In medicine, age does not define skill; merit takes precedence. So, with a thick face, he said:
"I hope, Sir, that you won't mind what happened before, and if there's anything unclear in the future, I hope you could offer your guidance."
However, he didn't blame Chen Yuan, after all, it was they, not Chen Yuan, who had made the mistake first and had even tried to shirk responsibility onto him. That Chen Yuan didn't pursue the matter further was already a stroke of great fortune.
Chen Yuan collected his thoughts and, upon reflection, realized that these old fellows had spent quite some time in the pharmacy, held some prestige in the hospital, and, being new to the place, there were indeed areas where he could use their help. Otherwise, he didn't know when he'd have access to some top-tier medicinal materials.
Changing his tone, he said, "Although my master isn't here, I could, in fact, teach you."
Upon hearing this, everyone was first stunned, then showed expressions of delight, as everyone wanted to delve deeper into the path of herbal medicine. That's why they had been clamoring to get into Jishi Hall.
Especially since everyone in the pharmacy was clear about the available medicines. Numerous formulas had been tried for Old Sir An's illness previously, but none had been effective. Thus, what Chen Yuan had done today indeed dazzled them.
Director Li was even more excited, his voice trembling as he asked, "Really... really?"
Chen Yuan chuckled and nodded.
Upon receiving affirmation, Director Li continued to pat his own chest and said, "Mr. Chen, rest assured, we will definitely study attentively and won't let down your teaching. If you ever need anything, just give the order."
"Hey, don't just stand there, come sit down. Standing for too long isn't good for your health."
"Do you want something to drink or eat? It's almost noon, you shouldn't go hungry."
Chen Yuan looked at the time; it wasn't even ten o'clock yet and he couldn't help laughing out loud.
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Just when Director Li insisted on taking Chen Yuan to an introductory banquet, leaving behind a couple of 'unlucky' shift workers, a beautiful woman in a light blue dress, with long, black, luscious hair draped over her shoulders and a curvaceous figure, arrived at the hospital ward.
If Chen Yuan were there, he would have recognized her as the girl he had met in the cemetery – An Lan.
"How is Grandpa doing?" she asked breathlessly with a hint of anxiety as soon as she arrived at the ward.
"Take it easy, An Tianqi assured, his eyes full of indulgence. "Grandpa is already fine and resting."
An Lan, seeing her grandfather sleeping peacefully, instantly heaved a sigh of relief, gently patting her chest to calm down.
Her chest rose and fell with her breathing, revealing its firm shape.
"We're lucky this time..." Remembering Old Sir An's unconscious state earlier, An Tianqi was still shaken as he recounted the day's events.
Hearing this, An Lan's eyes twinkled with incredulity. As a student of traditional Chinese medicine herself, due to her grandfather's condition, she knew the difficulties and demands of the field.
"So it is," she said softly, suddenly thinking of the handsome young man she'd encountered in the cemetery. Her cheeks flushed with a hint of red, and ripples stirred in her heart.
The man who had saved her, who had said he'd 'collect with interest' next time – where might he be now?
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