171: Why are you here?

Why are you here?

"Don't worry. If others can't cure him, I can."

These words immediately made the couple embrace each other and cry.

After the brief moment of surprise, Jiang Shenghe and his wife felt rather uncertain.

Could such a young doctor really do that? Was this some kind of hoax?

Qin Yan smiled warmly when she saw the doubt on their faces and handed the paper over to Elder Tang, "Please help me bring some herbs and the cooking utensils along with this."

Elder Tang immediately made his workers collect the herbs upon receiving the formulary from Qin Yan.

After handing over the prescription, Qin Yan looked at the couple with the anxious faces and the boy who was sitting obediently on the chair.

She smiled, "Don't worry, I'll commence my first treatment for him once the medicines are here. You'll see if it's effective right away."

"Thank you, doctor!"

The couple exchanged a glance and thanked her hurriedly.

However, they had a feeling that something wasn't quite right.

The procedure seemed… Somewhat incorrect!

"Little boy, what's your name?"

When Qin Yan asked for his name, they finally came to their senses. This doctor was conducting the treatment in a reversed procedure!

"My name is Jiang Qirui," the little boy replied meekly.

He didn't eat much because the illness had reduced his appetite, so he was skinny and feeble, and his cheekbones were protruding.

He was a good boy nonetheless, one whom people took a fancy to at first sight.

"I'll call you Ruirui then?"

"Sure, sister-doctor," Jiang Qirui nodded in a docile manner.

"Don't worry, I'll cure you. Then you'll be able to go back to school," Qin Yan stroked his head.

"Thank you, sister."

Although he saw the doctor's young face, Jiang Qirui felt reassured by her gentle tone, her tender moves, and her beautiful eyes.

"Doctor, about the fees…" Rubbing his hands together, Jiang Shenghe asked rather uneasily.

"No rush for that," Qin Yan shook her head. "Rest assured, my pricing is always reasonable."

The couple exchanged a glance. Upon seeing Sister Chen nod, they finally heaved a sigh of relief.

The workers soon brought the herbs that Qin Yan needed.

"You asked for those herbs so that you can treat him, right?" Elder Tang asked Qin Yan.

"Yup," Qin Yan nodded while sorting the herbs.

Although the herbs were complete, some required special handling before they could be used.

"Does this one need to be handled like that?" Elder Tang stared at Qin Yan's actions in surprise.

"Yes," Qin Yan nodded without stopping what she was doing.

Others watched them discuss these matters as if no one else was around. Although they didn't quite understand the contents of their conversation, everyone started to feel more at ease.

Jiang Shenghe and his wife held each other's hands, feeling the warmth coursing back into their bodies.

They had only been here for less than an hour, but the gloom that had been hovering above them was starting to fade.

Despite her young appearance, the doctor's placid attitude and confident remarks had given them a great deal of reassurance.

They had seen many doctors before and had been switching from hospital to hospital. Without exception, all the doctors told them that they would "try their best" with solemn faces, western and traditional Chinese doctors alike.

Having said that, they understood the challenges involved in treating their child.

The illness struck so unexpectedly. According to one of the doctors, it was caused by a certain gene deficiency.

They weren't doctors themselves, nor did they understand what the doctor said. However, they knew one thing for sure— the disease was a rare one.

Being rare meant that it was difficult to treat.

Too many doctors had shaken their heads at them and told them that it was hopeless, but right here, Qin Yan had just told them that it could be treated.

It felt as if they had finally found a way out after countless dark nights. Salvation had finally arrived!

As they watched Qin Yan sorting the herbs while clarifying Elder Tang's doubts, Jiang Shenghe exchanged a glance with his wife and smiled.

The fog was finally clearing!

On the other hand, Elder Tang wasn't feeling quite at ease.

If he were to treat the boy, it would take him a period of time to experiment with the regimen and make adjustments before effects could be seen.

Qin Yan, however, had stunned him with her effortless dexterity and confident tone of voice.

It made him marvel again—what kind of monster was Qin Yan exactly?

No wonder Elder Su took her as his disciple.

Qin Yan had no idea what the others were thinking. When she was done sorting the herbs, she began cooking the medicine.

Half an hour later, Qin Yan brought out a bowl of black concoction.

"Drink it."

Without any hesitation, Jiang Qirui took over the bowl and finished it in one shot.

His face was like a crumpled piece of paper when he finished the medicine. It was too bitter!

Qin Yan smiled, "Good medicine always tastes bitter."

Ten minutes later, she made Jiang Qirui lie on the bed. Then, she lifted his shirt and commenced acupuncture.

Jiang Shenghe and his wife were waiting outside, anxiously pacing in circles.

Although Qin Yan's confidence had convinced them, they still couldn't help but worry when they thought about her age.

The room's door opened, and Elder Tang stepped out.

"You may come inside now."

The three of them dashed inside in a hurry. Upon entering, they saw Jiang Qirui getting down from the bed, while Qin Yan was tidying up the scene.2

"Ruirui, how do you feel?" Meng Qiuyue rushed to her son's side and asked anxiously.

Jiang Qirui rubbed his belly, then looked up and said, "Mom, I'm hungry."

"Hungry?" Meng Qiuyue gasped, and her eyes lit up. "Are you hungry for real?!"

Jiang Qirui's appetite had been poor ever since he fell sick. He only ate a tiny amount of food every day, and they usually forced the food down his throat.

His nutrition was normally maintained by injection, which only caused him to become skinnier and skinnier every day.

His mother was so happy that she was at the brink of tears upon hearing her son say that he was hungry.

"Doctor, how's Ruirui now?"

"Get him something to eat first, something easily digestible, and keep his food intake sensible. Don't let him overeat," Qin Yan said while packing the utensils.

"Sure, sure, sure!" the parents nodded non-stop.

"Bring this medicine with you and let him drink it three times a day. Come back to me after a week."

"What about the hair on his body…"

"Don't shave it yet. I'll deal with it once it's time."

"Alright!" There was nothing they could do besides nod. "The fees…"

"Director Jiang, I have a special favour to ask from you. Once Jiang Qirui recovers, I will put forward my request. I hope you can fulfill my favour," Qin Yan said calmly.

Jiang Shenghe frowned at Qin Yan's words but his wife agreed readily, "Yes, yes. Don't worry, doctor. We will try our best to fulfill your request."

Qin Yan nodded and left after saying goodbye.

*

As soon as Qin Yan reached her condominium in Peaceful Retreat, she saw Xi Yaohua standing outside the door of her condominium. She didn't know how this guy was able to enter the society and reach her condo, but she sighed in exhaustion thinking that she would have to deal with him.

"Brother Hua," she greeted him calmly.

"Qin Yan, I have been waiting here for so long, where have you been?" Xi Yaohua saw Qin Yan but instead of replying to her greeting, he started to question her.

Qin Yan saw Xi Yaohua's frustrated expression and felt a sense of joy in her heart.

She also ignored his question and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Xi Yaohua looked at Qin Yan frustratingly but suppressed the anger in his heart, "Yan Yan, are you not happy to see me here? I am here to apologise for my previous actions. I hope you can forgive me."

"Why do you think that I should forgive you? Where did you get this confidence from?" Qin Yan was already tired from administering the treatment to Jiang Qirui and now she wanted to rest, but this man had come to irritate her.

Xi Yaohua came forward near Qin Yan and tried to held her hand which she dodged. He stood there embarrassedly not knowing where to put his hands. But he regained his composure and said, "Yan Yan, can we not even be friends? I am not asking for anything else just want to be friends with you, nothing else."

He had planned to coax Qin Yan again after yesterday's events. He knew that if he wanted to get her back, he had to pursue her slowly. He would first begin with friendship and then progress further.

He already had a relationship with Qin Muran and he had no intention of leaving her as she had the support of Qin family. But he wanted to get Qin Yan for different reasons.

Qin Yan was busy entertaining Xi Yaohua and did not notice that the door to condo opposite her was open.

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