Courtyard House: My max-level medical skills specialize in treating beasts.

After much persuasion from the staff, some villagers reluctantly moved to other doctors' tables. Even so, He Yudong's queue was still the longest. But he was incredibly efficient at treating patients; he could basically diagnose their ailments at a glance, ask a couple of questions, and then write a prescription with a flourish. When the villagers saw that his descriptions of their symptoms matched their own feelings perfectly, they were first astonished, then beaming with joy.

Ding Qiunan assisted He Yudong from the side, having worked with him for a long time, so she was no surprise. Shui Jing and his granddaughter Shui Linglong, however, were dumbfounded. Old Master Shui Jing's medical skills were superb, which made He Yudong seem even more unfathomable—the diagnosis he made solely through observation perfectly matched his own repeated contemplation; it was simply miraculous.

"Sigh, I'm really getting old. It's the young people's world now." Shui Jing couldn't help but sigh.

Although Shui Linglong didn't have the same insight as her grandfather, she was also stunned by He Yudong's sharpness. She had originally thought that the other party was only slightly better than her, and she still had the idea of ​​competing with him. But now, she saw that the gap was simply as big as heaven and earth, and there was no way to compare them.

"Grandpa, he figured it out so quickly, is he accurate?" Shui Linglong asked softly.

Shui Jing nodded: "I secretly tested a few, and they were absolutely right. To be able to make a diagnosis with just observation, your skill in traditional Chinese medicine is already above mine." Shui Linglong was even more surprised. Shui Jing said earnestly: "Linglong, although you have good talent, compared to Xiao He, you are far inferior. You are about the same age, so you should learn from him more in the future."

As he spoke, the old man couldn't help but think to himself: "How wonderful it would be if this young man were my granddaughter's husband! He's highly skilled in medicine, a former military doctor, and from what I've seen, he's a decent person with good character. He's also handsome and energetic—definitely a top performer among the younger generation." His granddaughter would be eighteen in two months; it was time for her to find a boyfriend. He glanced sideways and saw Shui Linglong staring intently at He Yudong. He immediately felt confident: "My girl is quite pretty; this has potential!"

He was busy until 7 p.m. before he finally finished seeing all the patients. He Yudong worked so fast that patients who were initially being directed to other clinics would come back to queue up with him because they saw how efficient he was. As a result, he saw and prescribed medicine for almost 80% of the more than 100 villagers. Even the elderly Dr. Shui Jing only saw a dozen or so patients, which was quite a contrast.

"Comrades, you've worked hard today! The canteen has prepared the food, everyone hurry up and eat. The dormitories have also been arranged, check the list to find your accommodations later!" the clinic director shouted. The director was extremely polite to He Yudong at this moment. Firstly, He Yudong had not only found a prescription for treating malaria but had also seen most of the patients, a truly remarkable achievement; secondly, even the old gentleman Shui Jing held He Yudong in high regard, this young man was definitely not to be trifled with.

He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief; it was finally over. Judging by the situation, tomorrow wouldn't be any easier, but it was a blessing in disguise. He'd seen nearly a hundred people and gained over a hundred merit points. Adding that to what he'd seen before, he had a total of 740 points. He could accumulate another batch tomorrow and do another ten-pull.

After getting their food, He Yudong, Ding Qiunan, and the Shui family grandfather and granddaughter naturally sat at the same table. "Brother He, thank you so much for saving my life today. I never expected your medical skills to be so amazing. Can we exchange ideas more often in the future?" Shui Linglong stared at He Yudong's handsome face with eyes full of admiration.

He Yudong thought to himself, "This girl changes her attitude so quickly. She was all defiant when she first arrived, but now she's all smiles and flattery." "Don't mention it, it's a doctor's duty to treat and save lives," he replied casually, completely abandoning the conversation about exchanging medical knowledge. Shui Linglong was momentarily speechless, and after a long pause, she managed to say, "No matter what, I have to thank you. I really do need to learn from you."

Ding Qiunan glanced at Shui Linglong, her inner alarm bells ringing. This girl was too beautiful, not inferior to herself in any way, and judging from her appearance, she had her eye on Brother Yudong. But Brother Yudong was indeed outstanding, attracting girls wherever he went, which was really a headache.

"Little He, when we get back this time, we two must have a good discussion. I've been practicing medicine for decades, and many difficult and strange diseases have become much clearer after talking with you. Your medical skills are indeed superior to mine," Shui Jing said with a sigh, holding up his chopsticks.

"Mr. Shui, you flatter me. You are a senior, how could I dare to compare myself to you?" He Yudong smiled calmly. Although his medical skills were far superior to the old man's, after getting to know him, he found that the old man's medical ethics were impeccable and he was a person worth befriending.

"Hey, you can't say that! There's no order of precedence in learning; those who are accomplished are teachers. As a doctor, you have to recognize your own shortcomings in order to move forward."

"You're right," He Yudong nodded with a smile.

After finishing their meal, the group had just left the cafeteria when the dormitory assignment list was posted. He Yudong was assigned to the most secluded room, Ding Qiunan and Shui Linglong shared a room, and the old man Shui Jing lived at the very front. He Yudong pushed open the door and almost got pushed back. The room was empty and sparsely furnished, reeking of mildew, the floor was so damp you could wring water underfoot, and the room was covered in dust. He frowned, turned, and glanced at the next room. That room was spotless, the sheets and blankets neatly made. He Yudong immediately understood—someone was deliberately trying to sabotage them.

As he was pondering this, Liu Dafu strolled to the end of the corridor, spotted He Yudong, and a cold smile immediately appeared on his lips. He Yudong strode over, his voice icy: "Director Liu, is it? What's going on in my room?"

"Oh, Dr. He, what's wrong? What are your instructions?" Liu Dafu pretended to be clueless.

"Everyone else's room is clean and tidy, with all the bedding in place. How come my room is so dirty and messy, without even a blanket? How can anyone live in this?" He Yudong asked, staring at him.

"Hey, Dr. He, what are you saying? Dormitories are assigned randomly, and you know how bad the conditions are in the countryside. Just make do for one night. Young man, how can your awareness be so low?" Liu Dafu said with a forced smile, inwardly cursing: You're still too green to mess with me.

"Heh, since Director Liu is so enlightened, let's switch rooms. You can stay in the other room," He Yudong sneered. This fatso was clearly here to annoy him. He hadn't offended him, yet he was deliberately looking for trouble. Even a clay figure has some temper. He had done something great today, and yet he was being treated like this! He wasn't Liu Dafu's biological father; why should he indulge this stinky habit?

"Dr. He, you have a problem with your thinking! Don't you know how to obey the organization's arrangements? I'm very busy, I don't have time to argue with you." Liu Dafu said and turned to leave.

"Stop right there!" He Yudong shouted.

Liu Dafu's legs went weak, and he almost knelt on the ground. He forced himself to turn around and point at him, saying, "You... He Yudong, what do you want to do!"

The commotion drew the attention of the other doctors, who all peered out to see what was happening. "What's going on?" "Brother Yudong, what happened?" Ding Qiunan and Shui Linglong also rushed over upon hearing the commotion, and even old man Shui Jing came out leaning on his cane.

Seeing that there were more people around, Liu Dafu straightened his back again and pointed at He Yudong, yelling, "He Yudong, don't be so unreasonable! The dormitories were assigned by everyone. Everyone can make do with the poor conditions in the countryside, so why are you being so delicate? Don't you have any respect for the organization?!" Goodness, once he put that big accusation on him, he suddenly seemed so righteous.

"Exactly, the dorms are all arranged by the group, and no one else has any objections, but you're the only one who's being picky?" Dr. Liang said sarcastically. He just didn't like this young man, He Yudong, and he was taking the opportunity to kick him while he was down.

Immediately, someone chimed in, "Quite the airs. Just because you cured one patient doesn't make you some kind of legendary healer."

"That's right. I thought he was a good doctor, but his character is really questionable."

As Liu Dafu listened to these inflammatory remarks, he sneered inwardly: You little punk, you dare to mess with me? You're still too green.

He Yudong remained expressionless, only slightly narrowing his eyes as his gaze swept over Dr. Liang before finally settling on Liu Dafu.

"Shut up, all of you!" Before he could even open his mouth, Old Man Shui Jing shouted, and the room fell silent instantly. If it weren't for the old man's words, these people would have wanted to tear He Yudong apart. To put it bluntly, they were just jealous and couldn't stand seeing others do well. Today, Shui Jing had been so kind to He Yudong, and these people had been resentful for a long time. Why should a mere lad in his early twenties get the favor of such an important person? They didn't even consider that the other person had earned his favor through genuine ability, and that their own incompetence meant nothing of value; mere jealousy was futile.

"Xiao He, what exactly happened? Tell me." Shui Jing knew perfectly well that He Yudong wasn't the kind of person who would make trouble without reason, and there must be something fishy going on.

Seeing this, Liu Dafu tried to interrupt, "Dr. Shui, this..."

"Shut up!" Shui Linglong's eyebrows shot up, and she snapped back at Liu Dafu. He Yudong glanced at Shui Linglong, thinking to himself that this little girl was quite cool, and he felt a surge of goodwill towards her. Liu Dafu was speechless, furious but unable to say anything. Shui Linglong was Shui Jing's granddaughter, and he wouldn't dare offend her even if he had a lot of courage.

"Old Shui, let's see what they're made of. Why don't we all go take a look at the dormitory that Director Liu arranged for me?" He Yudong said coldly. "Look at other people's dorms, and then look at mine."

"Let's go take a look," Shui Jing said.

Liu Dafu grew anxious: "Old Shui, it's late at night. You've worked hard all day and should rest. You still have work to do tomorrow."

"Yes, Dr. Shui, your health is the most important thing," Dr. Liang quickly chimed in.

"Hmph, it's just a few steps. You think your old bones can't handle it?" Shui Jing sneered. He Yudong's dormitory was at the end of the corridor, and these two were desperately blocking his way, clearly they had something to hide.

Upon reaching the door, He Yudong pushed it open. Good heavens, a pungent musty smell hit them, causing everyone to back away.

"This is outrageous! Is this a place for humans to live?" Shui Linglong peeked inside and was immediately furious. There was only a bare wooden bed in the room, without even a blanket. The walls were moldy, and the tables and chairs were covered in dust. It looked like no one had been there for years. Compared to their bright and clean dormitory with brand-new bedding, it was obvious to a blind man who had done this.

The few people who had been chiming in just moments before all fell silent; this environment was so shabby, even a doghouse would be too shabby for them.

"Liu Dafu, explain yourself!" Shui Jing's face turned ashen.

Liu Dafu stammered, "Dr. Shui, well...it's just that dorm rooms are in high demand, so..."

"Are you kidding me?" Shui Jing roared. "We only have about twenty people here, and there are plenty of empty rooms in this building. You're telling me it's full? Do you want to call the clinic's leadership over for a confrontation?"

"Dr. Shui, I... this was my oversight. I'll get Dr. He a different room right away!" Liu Dafu quickly tried to make amends.

"No need for that," He Yudong sneered. "I want your room. Director Liu is a man of high moral character; he certainly wouldn't mind switching with me. You can't possibly think you're too precious to stay here, can you?"

"He Yudong, you..." Liu Dafu was so angry that he almost cursed, but when he saw Shui Jing's face, he swallowed it back.

"Xiao He is right. Liu Dafu, you can stay in this room tonight. If you don't want to stay, that's fine too. After the mission is over, I will report the situation here in detail." Shui Jing made the final decision. He had been a hot-tempered man who hated evil when he was young, and now he could see Liu Dafu's despicable behavior even more clearly.

Liu Dafu panicked completely. If he reported it, he'd be accused of retaliation; would he even be able to keep his job? "Dr. Shui, I was wrong, please have mercy..."

"Whether you stay or not is up to you." Shui Jing ignored him and turned to leave.

Liu Dafu gritted his teeth, not daring to vent his anger on Shui Jing, so he could only blame He Yudong for the whole thing, wishing he could devour him alive.

He Yudong glanced at him sideways: "Lead the way, Director Liu. What are you still standing there for?"

"He Yudong, you just wait!" Liu Dafu said threateningly.

He Yudong scoffed inwardly: I didn't want to pay any attention to you, but you've tried to provoke me time and time again. Do you really think I'm a pushover?

When He Yudong arrived at Liu Dafu's dormitory, he was delighted as soon as he entered. The room was spacious and bright, fully equipped, even better than the old man Shui Jing's—definitely a leader's treatment. The bed was a large double bed—actually, Liu Dafu had planned to call that female doctor over that night for a sexual harassment; he'd almost coerced her, but then this mess happened at the last minute. Now all his efforts were in vain, and he'd have to sleep in his moldy doghouse himself.

While moving things, Liu Dafu glared at He Yudong again. He Yudong's temper flared immediately; was this never going to end?

Without making a sound, he secretly made a hand seal while watching Liu Dafu's back and threw a bad luck talisman at him.

Halfway there, Liu Dafu suddenly felt a chill down his spine and couldn't help but shiver. He felt uneasy, but didn't think much of it.

As soon as he came downstairs, Dr. Liang came out of the room to greet him and whispered, "Director Liu, we can't let this kid get too arrogant. We need to think of a way to teach him a lesson!"

"I know, with that old geezer Shui Jing protecting him, we can't do it openly," Liu Dafu muttered in a low voice. "That little bastard just got lucky, acting all high and mighty!"

The two were whispering to each other when they unknowingly reached the stairwell. In the blink of an eye, Liu Dafu slipped, cried out "Ouch!" and tumbled down the stairs like a rolling gourd. Instinctively, he tried to grab something to save his life and clung tightly to Dr. Liang's clothes.

Before Dr. Liang could even utter a "Holy crap!", he was forcefully pulled down the stairs by this strange force. The two of them tumbled down the stairs one after the other, crashing heavily to the ground.

"ah--!"

Screams echoed through the corridor. Liu Dafu was in the worst shape; his head was smashed open, bleeding profusely, and one of his legs was deformed. Yet, he remained conscious, howling like a pig being slaughtered from the excruciating pain. Dr. Liang was caught in the crossfire; although not as badly injured as Liu Dafu, he had also broken his arm and was covered in bruises, lying on the ground groaning in pain.