Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2440 Cousin
Sensing that Mr. Cao on the other end of the phone seemed somewhat speechless and embarrassed, Bian Mu quickly changed the subject, not delving any deeper.

In a sense, Bian Mu's understanding of Young Master Cao's physical and mental health far surpassed that of the entire Cao family. In Bian Mu's view, Young Master Cao was born weak in both body and mind, and it was not advisable to get too involved in certain matters. Otherwise, it would easily harm his health, and repeated back-and-forth could shorten his lifespan!

According to Bian Mu's true feelings, the simpler Cao Gongzi's life is, the better.

"Let's get your wife's mind and body in order first! There are many things in the future that are beyond our control." Bian Mu said with a smile on the other end of the phone.

"That's right, that's right! Let's take it one step at a time! Start with small things and make steady progress! Don't think too much about it. I'll leave the home renovation to you!"

"Of course, it's nothing, let's chat again when we have time!" With that, Bian Mu hung up the phone.

You can't eat too much for breakfast. I felt about 80% full, so Bian Mu put the remaining half of the steamed bun on a plate and put it back in the steamer. When I came home in the evening, I could eat a few bites to fill my stomach and neutralize the bloating. It was quite nice.

She quickly tidied up the kitchen, and while squatting down to organize the trash bags so she could take them downstairs to throw away later, she heard her phone ring a few times in the living room.

Qi Shangqi's phone call.

Since Professor Mi officially retired, Bian Mu and Qi Shangqi have hardly seen each other. On special occasions, they might brush past each other, and at most they would exchange a smile as a greeting.

Recently, there have been rumors in the industry that Qi Shangqi intends to step down from his position. However, this cannot be considered a formal retirement. In any case, Qi's acupuncture technique is unparalleled in the world. It will take several years to pass on the skills to a new generation. Moreover, Qi Shangqi's medical skills are superb, and his other extraordinary medical skills also need to be passed on to successors.

Bian Mu felt that Qi Shangqi was appearing in public much less often.

Age waits for no one, and in Bian Mu's view, with Qi Shangqi's shrewdness, tact, and maturity, he would certainly make full use of this special time to arrange his later years in a more elegant manner.

"Professor Qi! It's been a while since I've heard your teachings. I wonder what brings you here at this hour?"

"How could I dare? How could I dare! I was just thinking of adding an appointment before you start your outpatient clinic, so as not to cause you any trouble in the middle." On the phone, Qi Shangqi seemed to be planning to ask Bian Mu to see a patient for him.

"Which category? As you know, I can't take on patients with overly complicated cases." Even Qi Shangqi found the patient difficult, so how could Bian Mu dare to take on such a case? He simply declined with a few words!
"My cousin is family, so it's not good to push her away directly. She just retired, and she's a bit overwhelmed. We don't see each other often, and I haven't been caring enough. I feel like things have become biological, and it's even affecting her organs. I can't say for sure how far it's progressed. We're family, and concern can lead to confusion. If you're not too busy, could you help take a look?"

"Oh... retirement syndrome?!" Bian Mu asked casually on the other end of the phone.

"No...it's been going on for many years. I'm not very good at taking pulses anymore, and since we're close, it's hard for me to make a diagnosis, so..."

What did she do before she retired?

"A law firm, the kind with partners."

"Lawyer! That... sounds a bit difficult..." On the phone, Bian Mu dared not give in easily.

"You're in your prime, let me take your pulse and check you out. I don't intend to prescribe anything, but I can give you some advice."

"Well... then I won't record it in our clinic's diagnostic system, and registration is out of the question. I'll just treat myself as an elder visiting, is that alright?" "No problem! Thank you for your trouble."

"Of course, is there anything else?" After all, the other party is a senior in the industry, and basic courtesy must always be maintained.

"I'm already sorry to bother you at this hour, you go ahead and do your thing! We'll talk later!" With that, Qi Shangqi hung up the phone.

……

Out of respect for Qi Shangqi, Bian Mu specially stood at the entrance of the clinic to greet the "noble relative of the Qi family".

She was around 64 or 65 years old, her hair was obviously dyed, but she had a decent amount of hair. She was over 1.65 meters tall, slightly overweight, dressed elegantly, and wore no jewelry. The watch on her wrist was quite expensive, understated yet luxurious, and her status occasionally shone through.

Behind her followed a tall and slender young woman, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with short hair, her hair as black as ink, thick and glossy. In recent years, this kind of hair has become a rare sight in big cities. She had double eyelids, big eyes, clear and bright eyes, and a slightly raised spirit, looking very confident.

Assistant?! Wasn't she retired?
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Bian Mu very warmly led the two to a small conference room on the second floor.

Let's take a pulse first.

Gradually, Bian Mu's brows furrowed slightly.

"The illness isn't complicated at all?! Teacher Qi, is there some other meaning behind this?!" Bian Mu couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

Initial assessment suggests that Qi Shangqi may be reluctant to clarify certain things directly due to their familial relationship, thus pushing Bian Mu to the forefront to play the villain?

Having dealt with all sorts of successful people every day, Bian Mu had some impression of the various assistants they had. The one accompanying him today seemed much more shrewd and capable, especially the sharp look that occasionally flashed in his eyes, which was truly extraordinary. Bian Mu might have mistaken his true identity.

Bian Mu, a doctor known for his gentlemanly conduct, had long been hailed as a "gentlemanly doctor" in the city. He could make a diagnosis through pulse diagnosis, so there was no need for him to deliberately put on a show of enthusiasm in front of the two ladies.

"Your main symptoms are feeling generally unwell, but various tests haven't revealed anything. Symptoms like 'silent tinnitus,' 'irregular heart palpitations,' and 'feeling like walking on cotton without warning' are particularly noticeable. You wake up every three or four in the morning, and remain in a semi-conscious state until dawn. Nothing you do seems to help, right?" Bian Mu asked calmly.

Without even asking the young woman who was accompanying her for her past medical records, nor arranging for Qi Shangqi's cousin to undergo further physical examinations, Bian Mu uttered these few words as soon as he opened his mouth.

Qi Shangqi's cousin was slightly taken aback, and couldn't help but glance at the young woman beside her, a look of surprise on her face.

“My brother explained it to you in great detail. Yes, it’s really annoying. Even though the orthopedic doctor checked everything and there was nothing wrong, even though it’s flat ground, you’re walking on uneven ground, like you’re suddenly stepping on a quilt.”

Qi Shangqi didn't explain much in the text message, which was the least respect one should show to a colleague. The old lady in front of him didn't understand anything, and Bian Mu was too lazy to explain to her, so as not to make her seem vain, as if she had to emphasize how profound her pulse diagnosis skills were.

"On rainy days, do you experience a 'hollow scalp feeling'? This means that even though you never wear a wig, your scalp feels empty, as if your hair has just been shaved off. However, you don't feel anything unusual when the weather is sunny. Am I right?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Shangqi's cousin's expression immediately changed.