Qin Jiang pointed to the nearby hospital bed.
“Lie on your side. I’ll go get the equipment.”
Zhou Le had never had a colonoscopy before, so when Qin Jiang mentioned it, he was momentarily stunned, then asked:
“Doctor, does this colonoscopy go in from the top or from the bottom?”
“From the bottom.”
Qin Jiang put on his gloves and mask and asked,
“Are you afraid of pain? If you are, I’ll give you anesthesia. If not, we can start right away.”
Zhou Le’s face reddened as he said, “I’m not afraid of pain. Let’s just do it.”
Qin Jiang: ???
Qin Jiang felt his composure crack a little because of Zhou Le’s reaction.
Hold on, just answer my question. Why are you blushing?
Qin Jiang sighed inwardly.
Sometimes, being a doctor on your own is pretty tough. He really wished he had a nurse to help out.
Once everything was ready, Qin Jiang inserted the colonoscope.
It went in smoothly at first, but soon the lens encountered an obstruction.
Looking at the screen, Qin Jiang frowned.
The netizens in the live stream also gasped in surprise.
“What is that thing? It’s black and looks like a rock.”
“Sheep droppings? I used to see these when I herded sheep.”
“Looks like a fecalith. No wonder the guy’s stomach hurts; his intestines are almost completely blocked.”
“See, this is why our ancestors said to always stop eating when you’re seventy percent full. Too much is as bad as too little.”
Qin Jiang had wanted to probe further, but he was blocked right from the start and couldn’t advance.
He had to rely on the previously taken X-rays to roughly infer what was going on inside Zhou Le’s abdomen.
He had Zhou Le put his pants back on and then led him out of the pharmacy.
Zhou Le asked, “Doctor, what exactly is wrong with me? After all this fuss, my stomach hurts even more.”
Qin Jiang told Zhou Le, “You have an intestinal obstruction, and it’s quite severe.”
“I’m going to give you an enema, then prescribe some medication. Make sure you take it consistently.”
Qin Jiang pointed to the QR code on the table.
“Total is seven thousand three hundred. You can pay now.”
Zhou Le just wanted to get rid of his stomach pain immediately.
Without hesitation, he scanned the code and paid.
Ding.
[Detected host speaking frankly to the patient, revealing their hidden ailment, greatly assisting the patient. Mission complete.]
[Congratulations, host! You have received the reward: Clear Breeze and Willow Leaf Formula.]
Clear Breeze and Willow Leaf?
That’s quite an elegant name.
“Doctor, I’ve paid. Can we start now?”
Seeing Zhou Le whip out his phone and pay without a second thought, the netizens in the live stream were filled with envy.
College students these days are really rich. Seven thousand bucks, just like that.
Back in their college days, their monthly allowance was only six hundred.
Qin Jiang had Zhou Le choose the bed closest to the bathroom and lie on his stomach. He told him, “When it’s time, you run to the bathroom yourself. Don’t get my floor dirty.”
Zhou Le nodded to show he understood.
With everything prepared, Qin Jiang took out the enema kit and began the procedure.
This treatment method doesn’t require much technical skill. The only hassle is that many patients can’t handle the sensation; the warm water stimulates their intestines, making it hard for them to hold it in, often resulting in a mess.
But Zhou Le seemed experienced. When Qin Jiang noticed his expression becoming strained, he quickly told him to hurry to the bathroom.
Knowing Zhou Le wouldn’t be back for a while, Qin Jiang started cleaning and putting away the equipment.
Liu Yan couldn’t help but ask from the side:
“Dr. Qin, is it really just an intestinal blockage? What about that fetal movement he mentioned earlier?”
The cameraman had given Zhou Le a close-up shot earlier.
On camera, Zhou Le’s belly had indeed moved on its own, like a baby kicking inside.
Qin Jiang said calmly, “That was just intestinal bloating caused by the obstruction.”
“Because he’s overweight, his belly is softer than average. So when the gas from the bloating moved, it felt like fetal movement.”
Liu Yan nodded in understanding.
So that’s it.
After about ten minutes, Zhou Le walked out supporting himself against the wall, his belly noticeably smaller.
The feeling of being completely unobstructed finally brought a smile to Zhou Le’s face.
“Thank you, doctor. I feel so much better.”
Qin Jiang nodded and handed over a dozen packs of Peach Kernel Qi Decoction.
“Take one pack a day. You can also eat some bananas alongside it.”
“Until you finish the medication, don’t binge eat anymore. Your intestines are very fragile right now. If this obstruction happens a few more times, the consequences could be dire.”
“Also, stop putting your body through the wringer… While love is free, what you and Xu Liang are doing is high-risk behavior. Even for the sake of your own health, try to exercise some restraint.”
Zhou Le took the traditional Chinese medicine and indicated he understood. Whether he actually absorbed the advice, Qin Jiang had no way of knowing.
As they left, Zhou Le and Wang Kai walked out arm in arm. Anyone watching would have thought they were two close friends out shopping.
Watching the three university students leave, Qin Jiang sighed.
College students these days are getting more and more outrageous, one after another. It was truly an eye-opener for Qin Jiang.
Just as Qin Jiang stretched, ready to stand up and move around for a bit, a young couple walked in from outside.
The girl was petite and cute, dressed adorably.
The guy followed behind her with a backpack, several shopping bags in his hands, and various items hanging around his neck: a camera, a water bottle, the girl’s cross-body bag, a bus pass.
The girl walked up to Qin Jiang, wearing a mask, and just stared at him without speaking.
Qin Jiang was a bit confused and took the initiative to ask, “Which of you two needs to see the doctor?”
The guy quickly stepped forward and said with a smile,
“Doctor, my girlfriend needs to see you.”
“Have a seat.”
The girl sat on the stool, still staring at Qin Jiang, not saying a word.
Qin Jiang was puzzled.
You came to see a doctor, aren’t you going to talk?
“Miss, what’s your name and occupation?”
The guy quickly answered, “My girlfriend’s name is Zhang Wei’ai. She’s a model.”
“My name is Zeng Zhu. I’m a wedding photographer.”
Qin Jiang nodded and noted this down.
“And what seems to be the problem?”
“Her mou…”
Zeng Zhu started to speak, but suddenly saw Zhang Wei’ai glaring at him, so he quickly changed his words.
“It’s just that her mouth has been a bit uncomfortable lately. Probably some inflammation.”
Qin Jiang was a bit baffled.
You said something, but it feels like you said nothing at all.
“Specifically what?” Qin Jiang asked again.
Zeng Zhu scratched his head anxiously.
“It’s just a bit of a peculiar smell, different from usual, you know what I mean.”
Qin Jiang suddenly understood.
“Oh, you mean bad breath. Why didn’t you just say it was bad breath?”
Hearing this, Zhang Wei’ai felt extremely embarrassed. She turned around and started hitting Zeng Zhu with her small fists.
Zeng Zhu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
“Doctor, my girlfriend has some social anxiety, and she’s a bit shy. Could you maybe not be so direct?”
“No, I can’t.”
Qin Jiang said seriously, “You’re here for a medical consultation, not an interview.”
“Being as concise and accurate as possible to achieve effective communication is what’s most important.”
“Besides, bad breath isn’t something to be ashamed of. There’s no need for this.”
