Over the past decade, the layout of the pharmacy has remained largely unchanged. The furnishings are still the same as before: a row of medicine cabinets lining the back wall, emitting a faint scent of medicine. On the high counter sits a weighing scale for dispensing medication and cowhide paper for wrapping it.

On both sides of the main hall, there is a bedroom for resting and another room for consultations. Going further in are the herb storage room and the processing room.

He walked slowly into the bedroom, placed the brazier, and took out over a dozen damaged ancient books from the old doctor's chest. He knelt on one knee in front of an elderly man's portrait and whispered, "Grandpa, I have found this set of ancestral medical classics. Now I burn them for you."

The phosphorus layer on the side of a match head ignites, a red flame licking at the paper, before quickly fading into a wisp of ash.

When he left, he was ten years old. Now, he has returned.

……

Sitting opposite Su Tao was Cai Lao's son, the little boy from the antique shop next door.

At twenty-six, she was beautiful like a flower, without a boyfriend. In the environment of early marriage and childbirth in a third-tier city, this made her rare.

Cai Yan belonged to the type of beauty that blossomed fully, like a drop of water. A pair of peach blossom almond eyes stared at Su Tao up and down, her pupils swirling like ripples, as if they could speak. With lips pursed, she wore a smile that wasn't quite a smile. Faced with such a beautiful woman, who wouldn't be moved?

"Doctor Su, what joke will you tell me today?" Cai Yan gazed at Su Tao, after finishing the pulse check, she retracted her slender jade hand and asked with a hint of anticipation.

Let me tell you a story about a Three Kingdoms figure, Lu Bu. People called him "Three Families' Slave" because of the incident at the Yuang Gate. ," Su Tao said casually. He and Cai Yan had spent some time together, so they were getting to know each other well. Telling jokes that were both humorous and appropriate was important, not too risqué.

"Pfft!" Cai Yan couldn't help but chuckle, her chest heaving, "You're being ridiculous! Lü Bu was clearly a slave to three different masters, wielding the Yumen Halberd, read with the third tone. How could he possibly be..."

Su Tao saw Cai Yan with a relaxed expression and a faint smile, "Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue. Let's have another brain teaser. In a military competition, the last event is a breath-holding contest. The first person is eliminated after five minutes, the second after eight minutes, and the third person after half an hour, still holding their face in a basin. What do you think makes him so amazing?"

Cai Yan frowned, pondered for a long time, and said: "Half an hour? Could he be playing tricks to catch his breath, or has he already been suffocated?"

Su Tao shook his head and sighed, "The referee took a look and cursed, 'Damn it.' It turned out that the guy had finished drinking all the water from the basin."

Cai Yan let out another silvery giggle, her index finger gently wiping away the laughter that spilled from the corners of her eyes. "You should go on television, host a stand-up comedy show! You'd definitely be a natural!"

"Laugh it off, you know? Have those symptoms of being down, anxious, and having frequent urination eased up recently?" Different patients require different strategies. Cai Yan's condition requires a peaceful mind, so Su Tao tells her two or three jokes every day.

However, it might make Cai Yan feel misunderstood, thinking that you're deliberately telling her jokes every day—after all, a good joke teller is also a skilled flirt.

"Dr. Su, your acupuncture is better than what you learned from your father. Before, Dr. Su always gave me medicine nonstop, but now with daily acupuncture, I don't take any medication and feel better. I hate the taste of traditional Chinese medicine." Cai Yan looked up to Su Tao.

Su Tao's gaze fell on Cai Yan's slender, jade-like fingers. Her five fingertips were like works of art. He mused to himself that if Cai Yan was willing, she could be an excellent hand model. He smiled faintly and said, "I still need you to help me promote it. As you can see, after I took over Sanwei Tang, business has declined significantly."

Cai Yan now showed her forehead, jade hands gently touching it. She changed her posture, outlining a white waistline, and leaning forward slightly as she spoke.

A thin, low-cut base layer top, the neckline cut a bit low, with arms resting on the table, revealing ample white skin. It was deeply alluring, its edge teasing and hinting at wildness in her posture, leaving one breathless with desire.

Su Tao couldn't help but glance up and down at the snow-white neck, pressing down on his unease, and said: "Miss, be more reserved, unless you want to entice crime?"

Cai Yan let out a grunt, her face reddening as she retorted, "Dream on! I've been sitting for too long, just changing positions."

Cai Yan's alluring beauty not only made Su Tao daydream, but he also felt that Cai Yan's frequent visits to the clinic weren't purely for medical reasons. Instead, he suspected it was because of her own captivating appearance.

Tall and thin, he was wearing a white lab coat but had an air of elegance. He had fair skin, bright eyes, and a habitual, gentle smile. His black hair was slightly long and curly, giving him a certain charisma - the kind you can't help but like.

Since his grandfather passed away, Sanmitang has become quiet. Ever since he took over the family practice, business has been poor. After all, a doctor's success isn't based on talent, but on their looks. Is this happiness or sorrow?

"This is today's consultation fee." Caiyan put a hundred yuan on the table.

Su Tao glanced at him and reminded, "The consultation fee is fifty taels. You gave me too much."

Cai Yan said nonchalantly, "Let's save it for next time."

Cai Yan stood up, wearing denim shorts. Ninety percent of her legs were exposed, her upper body as smooth and white as a washed piece of lotus root, stretching straight down to where it gathered and curved slightly at the end, hinting at a graceful bend.

Su Tao casually glanced over, "Men evolve from wolves into demons, all because they're constantly being egged on by others. Helplessly, he said, "Let me remind you, your illness can't get cold. Next time, try to wear long clothes as much as possible."

Cai Yan's cheeks flushed, her round jaw bouncing up and down twice as she glared at Su Tao with a fist raised. "Don't stare," she threatened.

Su Tao gazed at Cai Yanbai's blushing cheeks, a look of pity in his eyes. "You girls dress like this, aren't you doing it for the men to see?" he sighed wistfully.

Cai Yan let out a soft hum and replied with a playful smirk, "Wrong. People wear clothes to be seen, you men have no taste whatsoever, you don't know what fashion is, what style is!"

Su Tao was stunned and speechless. Cai Yan had already come over and whispered in his ear, "I have to go now, Dad went out to buy goods today and the door is still open."

A sweet breeze washed over them, and Su Tao couldn't help but take a deep breath. Cai Yan, with her rosy lips glossed over, moved in front of him, the soft brush of her lipstick catching his eye for a moment. Su Tao almost lost control, wanting to grasp her slender waist.

Cai Yan seemed to feel that her just-now bold actions were too improper, taking two steps back and fanning her cheeks with her hand, covering up her blush and changing the subject, "I don't even know how long I can be your neighbor!"

“Our old street is located in the city center. A few years ago, the government wanted to demolish it. A powerful developer came before, wanting to build a large shopping mall here. Old Doctor Su was very famous in the surrounding area when he was alive, and he disagreed with the demolition, so no one paid attention to the developer... Now that Doctor Su has passed away, the developer will probably come back to talk about demolition soon.”

Su Tao frowned and said, "The old street has a rich cultural heritage. How come the government didn't think of protecting it?"

Cai Yan helplessly shrugged her shoulders, swaying gracefully, revealing a slender waistline, and said faintly: "Compared to commercial interests, cultural inheritance is too fragile."

After finishing his words, Cai Yan swayed her graceful figure and sashayed to the next room.

This short Hanzhou old alley, only thirty meters long, is quite famous and nicknamed "Treasure Street" by locals. The antique shops here do a brisk business, and those unfamiliar with the trade often come here to find bargains.

The summer rain came suddenly, with lightning and thunder, and a strong wind. Cai Yan had just left when the downpour began. The heavy rain fell for half an hour, showing no sign of letting up. Suddenly, a black sedan braked sharply and stopped steadily at the door.

Su Tao was hunched over, carefully examining a green pill under a magnifying glass. Heeding the sound of brakes outside his door, he walked out, a little surprised. In weather like this, someone visiting must be in a hurry.

"Excuse me, is Dr. Su available?" A young man with a horse face, wearing a white shirt, black suit, and brown leather shoes, politely asked.

Su Tao shook his head and sighed, "Gone?" He was also a doctor, but the other person clearly came to find his grandfather.

"Aren't you here? On a trip, perhaps?" The young man asked with a hint of anxiety.

"He's dead." Su Tao said helplessly.

“Dead?” The young man widened his eyes, his face stretched long like a horse’s. He stood there for a long time, then asked again to confirm, “You’re not joking, are you?”

Su Tao put down the magnifying glass and said unhappily, "How could I joke about my grandfather's death?"

"What are we going to do?" The young man said, utterly at a loss. "Dean Di told us to come and find someone to treat the patient, and he even gave a direct order, but the person is dead now. How can we possibly explain this?"

Remembering Dean Di's temper, the young man felt a chill. He still mustered his courage and called Di Shiyuan, "Dean, the person you wanted is dead!"

"Nonsense, how could he be dead? Did you even go there? If he's dead, bring him back to me." Di Shiyuan hung up the phone directly.

Suddenly, the young man slapped his forehead and sighed, "Alas, this is all we can do." He then turned to Su Tao and asked, "Could you possibly accompany us to Jiang Huai Hospital and inform our dean about Dr. Su's passing?"

That Dean Di asked his own grandfather to treat his illness, it is probably an old grievance. Seeing the young man's embarrassment, he doesn't seem to be faking it.

Su Tao pondered the dreary weather. The pharmacy was temporarily deserted, so he followed him out with a light sigh and said, “Alright, let’s go for a walk together.”

The young man let out a breath of relief, thinking to himself that although the person he was supposed to invite had died, finding a living person to go back with would be passable at least.

……

"In this urgent situation, everyone must do their utmost. This concerns the dignity of our Hanzhou medical community."

Jiang Huai Hospital's director, Di Shiyuan, tapped heavily on the conference table with his fingers, his gaze sweeping over each person's face. Everyone bowed their heads, afraid to meet his eyes.

Di Shiyuan was different from other hospital directors. He was decisive and acted swiftly. In his hands, through decades of hard work, the unassuming Jiangwai Hospital was transformed into a top-tier tertiary hospital.

At this time, Qiao Dehao, the deputy director of the institute and secretary of the party committee, received a phone call. A glimmer of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said in a low voice, “Don’t worry everyone, I have contacted Professor Tang Ming.”

Jianghai Hospital is a business unit. Di Shiyuan is in charge of the hospital's daily operations, while Qiao Dehao is responsible for administrative and party affairs work.

Di Shiyuan glanced at Qiao Dehao, knowing he was challenging him. If Qiao Dehao could successfully invite an expert to solve the problem, then he would have even more reason to interfere in the hospital's operations in the future.

Di Shiyuan seemed nonchalant, but he was actually more concerned about Zhao Ming, whom his faction had sent out, and whether he could invite Su Guangsheng.

A crowd gathered at the door, waiting for Tang Ming's arrival. A sedan pulled up first, and a man stepped out from the passenger seat. Di Shiyuan recognized him as his own subordinate and walked over to greet him, asking, "Xiao Zhao, have you brought the person?"

Zhao Ming's face was uncertain, and he sighed: "I didn't invite him, but I invited his grandson."

Di Shiyuan still couldn't turn the corner. When Zhao Ming repeated his answer, he saw a young man walking out from the back seat of the car.

Su Tao introduced himself calmly: "Dean Di, hello, I'm Su Tao. My grandfather, Su Guangsheng, passed away recently."

"Ah…" Di Shiyuan sighed sadly, his expression complex as he waved his hand. "Although Dr. Su lives in the common folk, his medical skills are unparalleled. He is truly a divine physician I have never encountered in my life."

If we could get Su Guangsheng here, today's problems would surely be solved. It's such a pity he's not here. At this moment, another car drove into the courtyard in the midst of the heavy rain.

Di Shiyuan pondered that it must be Tang Ming, and with a wry smile, he said, "Xiao Su, I still have some things to attend to here. Let's chat later."

After finishing his speech, he turned and, leading a large group of people, walked towards the newly arrived car.

When he was met with coldness, Su Tao didn't think much of it. He was a little curious, what kind of difficulties had Jiang Huai Hospital encountered!