Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2248 Investigating the Cause of Death
A significant number of patients in Lishi County highly regarded Kuang Yiheng. Director Kuang's overall medical skills were indeed among the best in the area, and he cured many patients throughout his life. Upon hearing of Director Kuang's sudden passing, a great many people came to pay their respects.

As a renowned doctor who flew out of the First People's Hospital of Lishi County, Bian Mu was immediately surrounded by her former colleagues as soon as she appeared. Due to the special occasion, her colleagues could not exchange many pleasantries. They lined up with solemn expressions to shake hands and greet Bian Mu one by one. Several men tried to pat Bian Mu's shoulder or arm to show their friendliness, but when their eyes met, they couldn't help but withdraw their hands because of the newfound dignified demeanor of Bian Mu.

Bian Mu immediately sensed the subtle awkwardness between them. He reached out his left hand and gently patted the elbows of his former colleagues, showing great magnanimity and appearing to be quite close to them.

Pharmacist Meng's attire and demeanor clearly indicated that he was a distinguished guest from a big city, so people naturally dared not underestimate him and treated Bian Mu with the utmost courtesy. For a time, Pharmacist Meng even felt that Bian Mu had quite a good reputation.

The person in charge was a short, stout man in his early fifties. After learning Bian Mu's identity, he hurriedly and somewhat impolitely dismissed everyone and solemnly guided Bian Mu and Pharmacist Meng to the altar to offer incense.

Bian Mu raised the incense stick above his head, his movements were proper and respectful, and the group of former colleagues watching nearby deeply felt the respect he showed them.

Back then, everyone knew exactly how Kuang Yiheng treated Bian Mu. Kuang Yiheng neither gave Bian Mu special treatment nor deliberately mistreated him; justice prevailed! Now that Kuang Yiheng has suddenly passed away, the past is settled! As the top-ranked traditional Chinese medicine doctor in the city, Bian Mu actually came to pay his respects without holding a grudge; his magnanimity is absolutely commendable.

Bian Mu's image in the eyes of her former colleagues suddenly rose several notches.

According to local custom, it is customary to give gifts at funerals. Bian Mu gave exactly 1000 yuan, just as is customary in the city. Since Pharmacist Meng was an outsider, he only needed to offer incense and did not need to give a gift.

Kuang Yiheng's wife looked much more haggard. Bian Mu went up to comfort her for a few words and then took her leave.

The Kuang family's children respectfully saw the two off at the door. Before parting, the eldest son of the Kuang family bowed respectfully to Bian Mu.

"Dr. Bian! My mother asked me to pass on a message: when would be a convenient time for our family to invite you to a simple meal?"

Hearing this, Bian Mu was somewhat taken aback.

"Oh... We're colleagues, there's no need to be so formal. Is there anything I can do to help you with?" Bian Mu replied with the same solemn expression.

“My mom… my dad’s passing was rather sudden… she’s having trouble accepting it right now, and she’s thinking that there are some things that only you can explain to her, so…”

"Oh! Do you have any doubts?" Slightly surprised, Bian Mu asked calmly.

"Maybe! I wonder if Dr. Bian is available?"

"Let's contact each other again! Tell Auntie later that I'm still young and there are many things I can't explain clearly..." Bian Mu didn't want to cause trouble, so she just gave a few perfunctory words.

Bian Mu rarely interacted with the Kuang family. Right now, the old lady had doubts about the cause of Director Kuang's death. Who knows what other things were hidden behind it? Bian Mu coming to pay his respects was already more than enough. If he brought up anything else... well, that would be a bit...

Upon hearing this, the eldest son of the Kuang family couldn't say anything more. He gave Bian Mu a slight bow and watched him and Pharmacist Meng leave.

Bian's mother seemed very indifferent to Kuang Yiheng's sudden death. Although she didn't say anything, she had heard about her son's situation in the hospital. She believed that with death, all debts were settled and that everything would be wiped clean from now on.

Feeling a bit hungry after driving, Bian Mu sent Pharmacist Meng to chat with his parents in the living room while he cooked two bowls of pickled mustard greens and shredded pork noodles. There were ready-made pickled vegetables at home, so he just chopped some into three small dishes and that was it.

After the meal, Bian Mu told Pharmacist Meng to rest in his usual bedroom, while he went downstairs and headed to the Kuang family again.

After standing in front of the mourning hall for a symbolic while, Bian Mu considered his ceremony complete.

The eldest son of the Kuang family accompanied Kuang Yiheng's wife, Bian Mu, to the small bedroom for a chat for a while.

“A few days ago, Old Kuang was perfectly fine. There were no warning signs at all, and then he suddenly passed away. Dr. Bian! Everyone says your medical skills are amazing. Could you help us analyze how Old Kuang passed away?! Why was it so sudden? Even now, I still feel like I'm dreaming. There are so many people with cancer. An old man upstairs lived for 17 years from the time he was diagnosed until he passed away. There are all sorts of rumors. Don't misunderstand, after we talk this, my whole family will definitely keep quiet. Otherwise… how can I live the rest of my life with such a troubling thing in my heart?!” Speaking sincerely, Old Kuang Yiheng's wife's words were quite reasonable.

After a slight hesitation, Bian Mu casually replied, "Do you have any copies of the relevant medical records?"

"There was no hospital emergency procedure at all. He was sitting on the sofa watching TV, around nine o'clock at night... Yes! It was almost ten o'clock. I urged him to go to bed early and stop watching old movies, but he wouldn't listen and even glared at me. After I made the bed, he... collapsed onto the floor. His scalp wasn't even scratched, and he was gone without uttering a sound..." As she finished speaking, the old lady was so sad that tears streamed down her face. Kuang's eldest son sat beside her with a blank expression, only gently tugging at his mother's sleeve.

"This...that's a bit difficult...Actually...the person has already passed away, so even if we find out the truth, what good will it do?!"

"Sigh! I can't really say, but I feel really uncomfortable. I haven't been able to sleep for several nights. If this continues... I guess I won't live for many more days..." Kuang Yiheng's wife replied blankly.

Hearing this, Bian Mu still felt a pang of guilt.

"Well... I wonder what special hobbies Director Kuang usually has, or what he's been talking about with you all lately? If it's convenient, you might as well tell me, and I'll think about it and see if I can find out anything," Bian Mu casually replied.

Sometimes, a white lie can indeed have a very special effect.

Upon hearing this, the mother and son exchanged glances, seemingly unable to recall anything...

"I just don't know if writing a diary counts? Ever since I can remember, I've noticed that my dad tries to jot down a few notes whenever something happens. He even jokingly calls what he writes the history of our Kuang family, our family history, and it might actually be passed down for generations!" Kuang's eldest son quickly replied.

Upon hearing this, Bian Mu's eyes lit up.

Oh! I didn't know Director Kuang had this habit at home!
With a slight smile, Bian Mu pondered whether she could borrow Kuang Yiheng's handwritten diary to get a better understanding of the special thoughts hidden deep within his heart...