Jiang Fei’s consultation fees were indeed high.
Especially for difficult and complex cases like the old man’s, which required immense energy and effort, the cost was even more significant.
For instance, when he treated Old Master Ye Zhennan’s legs with acupuncture, it not only earned him a close friendship with the former highest-ranking commander of Jincheng Military District but also made Ye Yuanyuan, the proud and aloof Miss Ye, bow her head in humility before him.
After treating Old Master Ye, Jiang Fei knew that if he ever encountered trouble, all he needed was a phone call, and an army would come to his aid.
In any profession, the more skilled someone is, the harder it is to get their help. Renowned doctors from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association rarely treated ordinary people. If you wanted their services, you had to pay a hefty price.
Even ordinary attending physicians from large hospitals, whose skills weren’t particularly outstanding, could easily earn thousands or even tens of thousands for a single house call. Even when Jiang Fei worked at his clinic, he charged a considerable fee for acupuncture treatments.
But today, Jiang Fei shook his head and smiled. “Earlier, our hospital mishandled your situation, Old Sir. As compensation, I will treat and perform acupuncture for you free of charge. No payment is needed! Even in the coming months, if you need further acupuncture treatments, our hospital will provide them for free.”
As he spoke, Jiang Fei glanced at the doctors standing nearby—Gu Hao, Wang Xueyi, Chen Zhihong, and others.
They had been watching Jiang Fei’s every move as he treated the old man.
When they joined Jiang’s Clinic, one of the main reasons was Jiang Fei’s exceptional medical skills. They had hoped to learn from him. However, since the hospital opened, Jiang Fei had rarely been around, leaving them with few opportunities to observe his techniques.
This time, Jiang Fei had personally taken on such a challenging case. Naturally, they wanted to watch closely and learn.
When Jiang Fei’s gaze fell on them, the young doctors, fresh out of medical school with master’s degrees, suddenly felt their faces burn with shame.
Not only was their medical skill far inferior to Jiang Fei’s, but their medical ethics also paled in comparison.
Jiang Fei’s treatment of the old man had taught them more than any classroom lecture. Through his actions, Jiang Fei had shown them what it truly meant to be a doctor.
Before Jiang Fei stepped in, none of them would have treated the old man with the same respect and impartiality. Even if they wouldn’t have been as harsh as Chen Zhihong, they certainly wouldn’t have been as compassionate as Jiang Fei.
Gu Hao and Wang Xueyi felt ashamed, but Chen Zhihong, the one directly involved, was utterly mortified. He wasn’t a bad person at heart, but as a recent graduate, he had been overwhelmed by the situation and said things he shouldn’t have.
The argument with the old man’s sons had escalated, and in front of Wang Xueyi, whom he secretly admired, he had stubbornly dug in his heels, making things worse.
If given another chance, he wouldn’t have acted so rashly.
After glancing at them, Jiang Fei didn’t say anything more. He turned back to the old man and said, “As the director of Jiang’s Clinic, I sincerely apologize to you, Old Sir!”
With that, Jiang Fei bowed deeply.
The old man was shocked, and Dunzhu and Sangzhu quickly reached out to stop him. They felt they should be the ones bowing to Jiang Fei in gratitude, not the other way around.
“Dr. Jiang, please don’t say that. If you apologize to me, it will shorten my life! The earlier incident was my sons’ fault. I failed to discipline them properly, which led to the trouble at your hospital. We are the ones who should apologize…” the old man said hurriedly.
By now, Dunzhu and Sangzhu’s anger had completely dissipated, replaced by gratitude. They said earnestly, “Dr. Jiang, we were also at fault earlier. Please don’t apologize to us!”
“Dr. Jiang, we will definitely pay your consultation fee. You cured our father; how can we not pay? If you refuse to accept payment, it would mean you look down on us.”
As they spoke, the two brothers’ eyes reddened, and they looked ready to kneel and kowtow again. Jiang Fei quickly waved his hand, and the matter was settled.
The old man, weak from not eating for two days, finally felt hungry after the toxins were expelled and his meridians cleared. They didn’t stay long at the hospital. After expressing their gratitude with teary eyes, the three prepared to leave.
The onlookers, who had earlier covered their noses, now watched with admiration. The old man’s odor, though not completely gone, was much milder than before. Having endured the worst of it, their tolerance had increased.
Witnessing the entire incident, they couldn’t help but praise Jiang Fei.
“Dr. Jiang is truly a rare gem in today’s world! Not only is his medical skill exceptional, but his ethics are also commendable!”
“I had only heard of Dr. Jiang’s reputation before, but seeing him in action today, I understand why he’s called the ‘King of Acupuncture.’ He far surpasses the professors and experts at big hospitals!”
“Dr. Jiang is the epitome of integrity in the medical field! If only all doctors were like him—no, even half as good as him—the atmosphere in our hospitals would improve dramatically. People wouldn’t harbor such resentment toward hospitals anymore!”
Jiang Fei’s reputation had been well-known, but few had seen him in action. Today’s incident solidified his image in everyone’s minds.
He wasn’t just a miracle doctor; he was a kind-hearted one. No one present could help but admire him.
Listening to the praise, Jiang Fei felt a sense of satisfaction and pride.
However, one person’s mood was far more complicated. As the compliments for Jiang Fei grew, Chen Zhihong’s face turned redder, and he felt increasingly ashamed.
Just as the old man and his sons were about to leave, Chen Zhihong suddenly stepped forward, his face flushed and his expression intense.
Everyone was startled, wondering if Chen Zhihong, in his embarrassment, was about to cause trouble. He looked like an angry lion ready to pounce.
“Chen Zhihong, what are you doing?” Lin Moli, standing beside Jiang Fei, exclaimed, ready to intervene.
If Chen Zhihong, in his frustration, caused a scene, all of Jiang Fei’s efforts would be wasted.
But Jiang Fei stopped her, his expression calm and even slightly approving as he watched Chen Zhihong.
Chen Zhihong blocked the trio’s path, his face red and veins bulging on his forehead. After a moment of hesitation, he bowed deeply and said in a choked voice, “I’m sorry! Old Sir, I was wrong to say those things earlier. Please forgive me!”
Dunzhu and Sangzhu were stunned, and the old man quickly helped Chen Zhihong up. “It’s alright, young man. My sons were also at fault. And what you said earlier was the truth.”
Chen Zhihong, still ashamed, insisted, “No! As a doctor, my behavior earlier was disgraceful!”
The old man sighed, deeply moved.
At the same time, applause broke out in the hospital. The onlookers, impressed by Chen Zhihong’s courage to apologize, showed their support.
Even if he had made mistakes, his willingness to apologize earned him forgiveness. Some things couldn’t be undone, but an apology could go a long way.
It took great courage for Chen Zhihong to apologize publicly, especially as a man. It showed that he wasn’t a bad doctor at heart—just a recent graduate who had acted impulsively.
“Well done! The doctors at Jiang’s Clinic are truly exceptional!”
“From now on, I’ll only come to Jiang’s Clinic for treatment!”
The praise continued, and the name “Jiang’s Clinic” was etched into everyone’s minds. It would undoubtedly be their first choice for medical care in the future.
Lin Moli breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Jiang Fei with a smile. “I was thinking of firing Chen Zhihong after this, but now it seems unnecessary.”
Jiang Fei smiled back. “I was thinking the same thing.”
As everyone’s attention was drawn to Chen Zhihong’s apology, Lin Moli looked at Jiang Fei, her eyes gleaming with admiration. She recalled how he had shone with brilliance and charm as he treated the old man with such focus and care.
Her expression suddenly shifted, becoming almost predatory, like a lioness ready to pounce.
“What’s wrong with you?” Jiang Fei noticed her strange look and asked.
Lin Moli couldn’t hold back any longer. She stood on her tiptoes and, with lightning speed, pressed her lips against Jiang Fei’s.
This time, it wasn’t his cheek—it was his mouth.
“How can I resist when you’re this amazing?” Lin Moli thought fiercely.
