I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 395 - 394

Wu Yuekai and Beisitian were talking when Li Xuejun came in to say that Ma Tianlai had come again.Li Xuejun looked helpless, his feelings reflected in the word ’again’, because Ma Tianlai had just visited last night and stayed until past eight, affecting the old chief’s rest.

"Do you want to see him or not?" Wu Yuekai asked.

Beisitian thought for a moment, then nodded, "Since we bumped into him, let’s meet him." If it’s not of much use to the Weng Family, she can also see what illness it is. If someone can come to the old man here for help, it wouldn’t be an ordinary illness.

Before long, Ma Tianlai came in, holding a wooden box in his hands; it was a duan inkstone he had found, specifically to gift Wu Yuekai. He knew Wu Yuekai not only had great authority but also had a broad network. If Wu Yuekai was willing to help, he could definitely find a famous doctor!

Ma Tianlai wasn’t tall, just a little taller than Beisitian, considered short among men. However, he looked shrewd, with short-cropped hair, eyes that were neither too big nor too small, occasionally flashing with sharpness, a bit of beard on his chin, and a fair complexion, looking very much like a boss.

Though Ma Tianlai wasn’t fat, his belly was quite big, suggesting he didn’t skimp on food intake.

In the middle of winter, Ma Tianlai’s forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat. Although smiling, deep worry and fear were evident in his eyes.

"Elder, this is a duan inkstone I managed to get, how’s the quality?" Ma Tianlai handed over the inkstone with a smile.

Li Xuejun remained motionless on the side. Wu Yuekai put down his teacup and said, "Don’t come with these pleasantries, you know I never accept these things."

Without looking, he knew Ma Tianlai was giving an antique, or else he wouldn’t be offering it.

The smile on Ma Tianlai’s face became somewhat forced. If Wu Yuekai refused, how could he continue to ask for help? He really had no other way. The Mainland had deep roots and many talented people; he was lucky to know the elder Wu Yuekai, and he came with high hopes.

But he’s come multiple times, and although Wu Yuekai promised to help, he hadn’t found an expert yet, which made him anxious; he could wait, but his son couldn’t!

Having children late in life, Ma Tianlai was forty-five, and his son was only thirteen, his precious boy whom he cherished deeply. He’d take him to the hospital if he had a bump or bruise; now it was even more serious.

No more smiles on Ma Tianlai’s face, instead filled with melancholy, "Elder, I’m really out of options now. They say the Mainland is full of hidden talents, please help me!"

Wu Yuekai shook his head; Ma Tianlai was truly at a loss. When Wu Yuekai saw Ma Tianlai’s handwriting back then, it was composed and adept, utterly unlike now.

Wu Yuekai could understand, no family could remain calm when their child was sick. He wasn’t holding back information, saying, "Don’t worry, didn’t I find you a doctor?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Tianlai was overjoyed and stood up swiftly, "Thank you, elder, may I see the doctor now!"

Beisitian calmly drank her tea; ever since coming here, she was accustomed to being ignored.

Wu Yuekai looked at Beisitian, "Isn’t she right here?"

Ma Tianlai turned to look at Beisitian, somewhat dazed, as if he just noticed her presence. Was this the doctor the elder was talking about?

Ma Tianlai opened his mouth. In Hong Kong, he wasn’t all-powerful but had significant influence. With few exceptions, he didn’t need to give face to others. On the Mainland, he had to be low-key, especially in front of the elder. So the words he wanted to say about joking around were swallowed.

Beisitian put down her teacup and looked at Ma Tianlai, speaking calmly, "Elder, I don’t want to treat their illness."

Wu Yuekai was taken aback. He knew Beisitian didn’t say this because of the other party’s attitude, so her reasoning...

"If you don’t want to treat it, then don’t," Wu Yuekai said.

Ma Tianlai was stunned, not having recovered from the shock of this young doctor. She didn’t even want to treat, and that was that. The elder’s words revealed a particularly indulgent attitude; who was this young girl to the elder?

To be honest, Ma Tianlai didn’t intend for Beisitian to treat him; even if introduced by the elder, he wasn’t ignorant. His son was so important to him, how could he let an intern treat him?

He had some discontent towards Wu Yuekai. He respected Wu Yuekai genuinely, but being brought here by an elder to deal with him with just a girl!

Though Ma Tianlai knew there must be a reason behind this, he was unwilling and lacked the energy to think deeply. He brought his son all the way to the Capital, just wanting to find an expert quickly for help.

That was his plan, but being refused by a young person made him want to know the reason, so he asked.

"This... little doctor, why?" Ma Tianlai looked at Beisitian—was it because he couldn’t pay?

"You’ve been involved with too many complicated people, don’t you know this could involve others?" Beisitian squinted her eyes.

Ma Tianlai was just asking casually, but her words startled him.

"What does the little doctor mean? I just want a doctor to see my son." Ma Tianlai’s eyes flickered, testing as he glanced at the elder, seeing his face calm and without any reaction.

Beisitian frowned slightly, "Your lower abdomen and chest hurt intensely every night, right?"

Ma Tianlai suddenly widened his eyes, "How do you know?"

Beisitian looked at Ma Tianlai, wondering whether he knew about his own situation or the people he was interacting with.

If he knew and still came to trouble the elder, it would inconvenience the elder, even if it was for his son.

"Do you drink something specific at a set time every day?" Beisitian asked.

Ma Tianlai’s expression stiffened, speechless for a moment, but thinking of the pain faced at night, he hesitated for a while before saying, "I drink some health tonic every evening, for body conditioning."

"What’s it conditioning for?" Beisitian continued.

Ma Tianlai looked at Wu Yuekai; couldn’t this little girl see the expression on his face? Was she digging so deeply? If it could be plainly stated, why would he be so reserved?

"It’s just for the kidneys, is there a problem?" Ma Tianlai thought to himself, were it not in front of the elder, how could he, a grown man, be questioned like this by a young girl? Only because he didn’t know what relationship the girl had with the elder; otherwise, he’d openly tell her it was for kidney tonics to enhance virility.