Ding.
[Detected that the host spoke frankly to the patient, pointed out the patient’s hidden ailment, and greatly helped the patient. Mission completed.]
[Congratulations, host, on receiving your reward: The Evil-Expelling and Meridian-Restoring Needle Technique.]
As soon as Zhong Xiguo successfully made the payment, the system gave out a new reward.
But the moment I saw the words “evil-expelling,” Qin Jiang immediately realized that things weren’t so simple.
Wow, how did this get tied to expelling evil spirits? Does that mean the next patient is possessed by something?
Pushing aside his doubts for now, Qin Jiang first went to the pharmacy and prepared over a dozen bags of the Blood-Nourishing and Mind-Calming Formula. This was to help improve Zhong Chenglong’s neurological condition.
After all, when his illness flares up, it’s pretty much no different from a mental disorder.
From a Western medical perspective, human emotions like joy, anger, sadness, and happiness are actually controlled by various hormones in the body.
For example, dopamine is responsible for happiness, and adrenaline is responsible for excitement.
Similarly, the reason Zhong Chenglong has trouble focusing is also due to the influence of hormones in his body.
So calming the mind and nourishing the blood is exactly what Zhong Chenglong needs most right now.
Next, Zhong Chenglong needs to stick to a low-ketogenic diet.
After handing over the dietary plan and the medicine to Zhong Chenglong, Qin Jiang said, “Take these meds for a while, then come back to see me for a follow-up in about a month.”
“Don’t worry about the cost. You can pay me back slowly, but whatever you do, don’t delay your son’s treatment.”
“After all, he’s the first college student from your village, right?”
Hearing Qin Jiang say that, Zhong Xiguo was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.
“Dr. Qin, I really can’t thank you enough for this.”
“My son’s tuition—I actually borrowed that money from others, pieced it together just to barely make it work. I really…”
Qin Jiang patted Zhong Xiguo on the shoulder, signaling him not to get too emotional. He reminded him that it was very important to go home and make sure Zhong Chenglong stuck to the low-ketogenic diet, and also told him not to put too much pressure on himself.
The netizens watching the live stream felt sad seeing Zhong Xiguo cry.
“They say an adult’s breakdown starts the moment they have to borrow money. Seeing this uncle cry, I feel terrible too.”
“Does anyone have a way to get this uncle’s contact info? I’d like to donate some money to him.”
“That’s right. Why hasn’t this uncle, despite being so strapped for cash, thought about setting up an online fundraiser?”
“Here’s a thought: maybe his house doesn’t have internet access?”
The live stream chat fell silent instantly.
For them, running water, electricity, gas, and internet access are everyday essentials.
But how many people actually pay for those essentials themselves?
Most young people surfing the web feel like life is just too easy. The real reason is that they’re living at home and don’t have to cover any of the costs—utilities, rent, or otherwise.
So, naturally, they think it’s easy.
Some netizens even started posting messages in the live chat that hit a little too close to home.
“Let’s not bother trying to donate to that uncle. He might be poor, but at least he managed to put his son through college. Better days are ahead—the hard part’s over.”
“I’d like to ask everyone in this live stream: how many of you can actually afford to get married?”
Someone else even posted bluntly in the chat.
“Marriage? I wish. I have to go Dutch with my girlfriend every time we go out to eat.”
“Wow, seriously that cheap? How do you even have a girlfriend with that attitude?”
“I can’t handle it, guys. The bride price in our area is at least three hundred thousand, and you still need a car and a house.”
Liu Yan, who had been keeping a close eye on the live stream, suddenly widened her eyes.
What’s going on? Weren’t we just talking about how pitiful Zhong Xiguo was and how we wanted to donate money to him?
Liu Yan had even been about to go ask her supervisor if they could set up a donation account. But then the topic suddenly jumped to bride prices?
Man, netizens really have scattered minds!
Just as Qin Jiang stood up to take a break, Shi Mu walked in with several staff members from the Medical Affairs Department, carrying a few cardboard boxes.
Qin Jiang looked confused.
“What are you guys doing?”
Shi Mu smiled and said, “Dr. Qin, I noticed you don’t have a computer on your desk. It must be inconvenient for seeing patients and doing office work. So I talked to my supervisor, and we got some equipment approved for you.”
As he spoke, Shi Mu had someone bring out a brand-new computer and start assembling it right in front of Qin Jiang.
“Don’t worry, Dr. Qin. We ordered this computer with high-end specs—it won’t lag at all.”
“Plus, this computer can connect directly to a tablet. That way, when you need to show a patient their bill, you can just hand them the tablet.”
“I also got you a printer and a copier. Just some office supplies. I’ll have my guys install them and get everything set up properly.”
You have to admit, the Medical Affairs Department really thinks things through.
Qin Jiang had found it a bit of a hassle before but never had the energy to deal with any of this.
After all, he didn’t know much about this kind of equipment.
So, he’d ended up showing patients their surgical plans using his crappy old phone.
Not only was that not very clear, but it also made him look unprofessional.
But now, with a computer and a big tablet, things were different.
Qin Jiang could connect both the computer and the tablet to the examination room in the pharmacy.
Then, when the smart computer generated a surgical plan, he could immediately show the patient a 3D video demonstration right on the tablet.
In just ten minutes or so, the staff had finished installing the computer, tablet, and other equipment.
Shi Mu even had someone replace Qin Jiang’s setup with an oversized consultation desk and an ergonomic chair.
That way, no matter how long Qin Jiang sat, his lower back wouldn’t get tired.
After getting everything swapped out, Shi Mu and his staff left immediately, not daring to delay Qin Jiang from continuing his consultations.
When the live stream viewers saw this, they showered the scene with praise.
“Wow, it’s still the same TCM clinic, but for some reason, it feels so modern all of a sudden. It’s like they’ve traded in their slingshot for a cannon.”
“I don’t think this is good. Changing the chair and desk, and adding a computer—it just doesn’t feel like traditional Chinese medicine anymore.”
“The person above you is just stuck on stereotypes. TCM practitioners are people too. They need to protect their spines and have a decent work environment.”
“Besides, isn’t Dr. Qin getting these things so he can serve his patients better? It’s not like he’s doing it for his own comfort.”
“The person above makes a good point. As long as it helps treat patients, I think TCM doctors should use these electronic tools. There’s no point in stubbornly clinging to tradition.”
Just as the netizens were discussing this, a group of people walked into the clinic.
Leading the way were a man and a woman—one in a wedding dress, the other in a suit.
Behind them, both families were engaged in a heated argument, as if they were bickering.
Seeing this, Qin Jiang was a bit dumbfounded.
“Um… did you guys take a wrong turn or something?”
“This is a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, not a restaurant.”
