Chapter 37 Adding fuel to the flames
Xu Jun has his own understanding of this matter.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure in the long river of history and it has immeasurable value.

When you meet a traditional Chinese medicine master like Chen Ruogu who possesses superb medical skills, it is well worth spending any amount of money.

He said with a serious face: "No one has told me anything. I just think so. Doctor Chen, please feel free to name the price. I will never bargain."

Chen Ruogu suddenly felt like laughing. She said helplessly, "This is a Chinese medicine clinic, not a business. It's not that complicated. You can talk to our shopkeeper about the consultation fee."

He Hui's clothes were soaked with sweat because of his previous actions. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and said weakly:

"Mr. Xu, don't worry. Wait until the doctor finishes giving the patient the injection. We at Jishidiang are honest and fair, and we won't charge sky-high medical fees."

He Hui's words had hidden meaning, which directly dispelled Xu Jun's concerns. They were all ordinary, hardworking workers with limited financial resources, so He Hui was very clear about his true intentions.

Xu Jun scratched his head in embarrassment. He said sincerely, "I really admire Dr. Chen's medical skills and am willing to pay a high consultation fee..."

Chen Ruogu smiled calmly, moved closer to Xia Fei, and said slowly, "Can I give you the acupuncture?"

Xia Fei was caught off guard by the beauty attack. She didn't pay any attention to what Ruogu said and was completely immersed in the beauty.

She only felt that the face of the person in front of her was as beautiful as a poem, with silky smooth skin without any flaws, and a pair of eyes as crystal clear as glass, which made people never get tired of looking at them. Her trip today was not in vain...

Seeing her look of fascination, Chi Zhengzheng smiled and joked to Xu Jun:

"Your girlfriend has good taste. Look at her appearance. You should not only be on guard against men in the future, but also against beautiful women. Tsk tsk tsk tsk, I'm almost hooked."

Xu Jun didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't dare to look at Ruogu closely, for fear of embarrassing himself. He walked over and patted Xia Fei on the back, asking her to wake up quickly.

Xia Fei came to her senses and realized what a stupid thing she had done. Her cheeks flushed and her eyes looked around. Ruogu had no choice but to take out his cell phone and type something for her to see.

After Xia Fei understood Ruogu's meaning, she nodded hurriedly and said impatiently, "You can give me the acupuncture now. You can do whatever you want. I'm not afraid of the pain."

Xia Fei's bootlicking attitude made Chi Zhengzheng feel like a kindred spirit. It was not appropriate to share experiences at this time, so she hurried forward to carry out local disinfection, and Chen Ruogu turned around to get the needle.

She never let anyone else touch the silver needles she used, and she always cleaned them up herself. Everyone in Jishidiang knew her habit and no one would touch them.

Chen Ruogu waved at Xia Fei, motioning her to lie down on the bed. Xia Fei took off her shoes obediently and lay down on the bed without any hesitation. She put her hands on both sides of her body and looked at Ruogu with bright eyes, as if asking for praise from her.

Ruogu couldn't help but think of the orange cat she once raised. Whenever it asked her to scratch it, it looked like this. She curved her thin lips slightly, revealing a faint smile, like a cherry blossom bud about to bloom, beautiful and reserved.

Xia Fei stared in a trance again... Chen Ruogu took advantage of her distraction and inserted needles into her Baihui, Yintang, Tinggong, Tingfeng and Yifeng acupoints. He then circulated his true Qi to guide the airflow along the needles into her body, and then twisted the silver needles slightly to stimulate the acupoints.

Xia Fei felt it as soon as the air flow rushed into her body. She couldn't help but hold her breath and concentrate on feeling the direction of the air flow.

As time went by, she gradually felt a noticeable numbness and swelling in her ears. She widened her eyes in surprise and admired Ruogu from the bottom of her heart. It turned out that her beauty was her least noteworthy advantage.

After the acupuncture, Xu Jun tentatively hid behind Xia Fei and called her. Xia Fei subconsciously turned around, and she only felt a slight sound in her ears, and the tinnitus completely disappeared.

She couldn't help but grab Xu Jun's wrist, tears welling up in her eyes. Xu Jun knew from her expression that she could hear the sound. Without bothering to comfort Xia Fei, he hurriedly bowed to Ruogu to express his gratitude.

Chen Ruogu immediately raised his hand to help him up, and said calmly:
"She hasn't fully recovered yet, don't be too busy thanking me. She needs acupuncture every two days. Remember to bring her here on time."

Xu Jun nodded solemnly in agreement. Xia Fei couldn't control her emotions and sobbed silently.

During the period when her ear was sick, her tinnitus at night became more and more severe and she was unable to fall asleep. She became irritable, felt stuffy in her chest, had a bitter taste in her mouth all day long, and felt dizzy from time to time.

When she arrived at Xu Jun's house, although she could not hear their family members talking, their attitude towards her was very bad.

She had Xu Jun in her heart and didn't want to be separated from him, so she always pretended to be stupid and knew nothing. Now that her ear was expected to be cured, she wouldn't have to suffer this grievance anymore.

After Xia Fei calmed down and made an appointment for the next acupuncture session, Xu Jun took her out.

There were still many people outside Jishiditang watching the fun. When they saw them coming out, someone asked loudly, "Has your girlfriend's ear been cured? Does this Doctor Chen have real skills?"

These days anything can be faked. Even an emergency like saving someone's life can be staged. As long as the money is in place, anything is possible.

Xu Jun was afraid that too many people would bump into Xia Fei, so he held her tightly in his arms and said righteously:

"Dr. Chen's medical skills are real and definitely not hype. My girlfriend couldn't hear anything before, but after acupuncture, she can hear slight sounds. This is just the first treatment effect. I believe she will recover soon!"

His words caused quite a stir, and seemed to add fuel to the fire.

Among the people who came to Jishidiang to watch today, some were simply curious about whether Ruogu’s medical skills were genuine, some were amazed by her beauty, and some came to expose counterfeits and grab traffic, and only a very small number of people came to seek medical treatment.

Seeing someone taking a photo of him with a cell phone, Xu Jun said fearlessly:

"I'm telling the truth. Madam Chen is as calm as a chrysanthemum and as simple as a book. She only wants to devote her energy to curing illnesses and saving lives. Even her consultation fees are lower than those of other clinics. She is a truly compassionate doctor."

His words again aroused a lot of discussion among the crowd. The family members of patients at home were very concerned. Those who wanted to crack down on fakes to attract traffic were naturally dissatisfied. He shouted:

"Stop trying to deceive people here. Who knows if your girlfriend is really ill or faking it? Maybe you are just actors who are paid to act. What Silver Needle Lady? You are just playing online tricks."

The annoying sound was loud enough for Xia Fei to hear. She broke free from Xu Jun's embrace, pushed through the crowd and approached the man aggressively. She quickly took out the medical records of various major hospitals from her bag, slapped him on the face, and said fiercely:

"Open your dog eyes and look at this. These are my medical reports. If you don't believe me, take them to the hospital for verification. If you tell me a lie, I will die. If you dare to slander Doctor Chen again, I will tear your mouth apart!"

The man who was shouting just wanted to attract traffic for himself. He only dared to argue verbally and not confront her head-on. He was scared when Xia Fei got angry. Seeing him shrinking back and looking useless, how could others not understand?

Family members of the patients gathered around and asked about the details of their treatment. Xia Fei's ears had not yet fully recovered, so she could not hear every word clearly. Many questions could only be answered by Xu Jun, who praised Ruogu's medical skills to be miraculous, and almost made her look like a deity who was detached from the world...On the other hand, Teacher Gao sat at home for a long time. The suppressed despair made it difficult for her to breathe, so she simply went to school to listen to the noise of the students to change her mood.

She walked out of the house with slow and steady steps. When she passed by Jishiditang, she happened to see the farce at the door. She had seen Ruogu's abilities, so she was not worried about her.

Teacher Gao's complexion was like a maple leaf in late autumn, dark yellow and bleak, revealing a deep sense of haggardness and fatigue. She asked herself whether her past actions were really so unreasonable, but she had no answer.

Every teaching building of Wanling Middle School is bathed in golden light. When Teacher Gao comes in, she feels like she has found the warmest harbor in her heart. The air is filled with the fragrance of books, and the place is warm and beautiful, making her linger.

At this moment, the teachers who had classes were teaching, and those who didn't have classes had gone home to eat. When Teacher Gao entered the office, only Teacher Huang was there. She was sitting at her desk eating, and was very surprised to see Teacher Gao come in.

"Teacher Gao, why are you here at this time? Aren't you going home to rest at noon?"

Teacher Gao curled his lips and said with energy:

"I still have an essay to grade, so I'm going to use the lunch hour to work overtime. Why are you eating in the cafeteria instead of going out for spicy hot pot?"

Teacher Huang knew Teacher Gao well, and there was nothing to hide. She chuckled and said:

"I am now taking Chinese medicine to regulate my body and I have a dietary restriction. I cannot eat anything outside."

Teacher Gao subconsciously asked, "Are you going to see Huaixi's mother for treatment?"

Teacher Huang nodded and said with a smile:

"She is a good doctor with excellent medical ethics. My health is in good condition now. I don't have menstrual cramps every month. Even my energy and spirit are much better. Look, my skin condition has improved too. When my husband comes back from vacation, maybe my wish will come true."

Teacher Gao echoed, "You are still young, you will definitely get what you want."

Teacher Huang thought so too. Since there were no outsiders in the office, it wouldn't hurt for her to chat with Teacher Gao for a few more minutes.

"Have you watched any of Dr. Chen's videos recently? I only knew that she was an excellent doctor, but I never thought that she could cure stroke patients with hemiplegia. It's amazing."

Teacher Gao likes to read in his spare time and seldom watches short videos. He was surprised when he heard this.

"Is there such a thing? I have no idea. No wonder there are so many people gathered in front of Jishiditang today..."

Teacher Huang quickly opened her mobile phone, found the video and handed it to Teacher Gao. Now she is also a fan of Dr. Chen.

Teacher Gao put on her reading glasses and watched the content in the video for a long time, unable to calm down. Chen Ruogu was even better than she thought.

Teacher Huang saw that she looked shocked and asked curiously:

"Isn't Teacher Gao very familiar with Doctor Chen? You should know her very well."

Teacher Gao handed her the phone and said with a wry smile:
"If I really knew her, I wouldn't have done that... Never mind. I'm more familiar with her parents, but I don't know what happened to her after she went to college, got married, and had children."

Teacher Huang nodded in understanding. She was deeply touched and said:

"Huaixi's father is definitely not a simple person. He must be outstanding to be able to marry such a capable wife like Doctor Chen. Look at Huaixi's temperament. She is completely different from ordinary girls. She looks like a well-mannered lady standing there."

Although Teacher Gao didn't want to admit this, she couldn't find a point to refute. Teacher Huang continued:
"Huaixi is an incredible girl. When I was tutoring her, I thought her English foundation was weak. Now look, she has made it into the top ten in the grade in the monthly exam. She has great potential. I heard that her father came back to accompany them a few days ago, which shows that they have a harmonious relationship."

Teacher Gao frowned slightly and subconsciously retorted: "Not necessarily. It's just like that after being married for a long time. It's true that both of them love their daughter."

Teacher Huang did not agree with her point of view, but she respected her senior and there was no need to argue with her about this matter. She just nodded perfunctorily and said nothing more.

Teacher Gao didn't care what Teacher Huang thought. She thought that since Shao Bai was trapped in his love affair and couldn't get out of it, she would respect his wishes.

During the evening self-study, Teacher Gao called Huai Xi out. Huai Xi was not as afraid of Teacher Gao as her classmates. She walked beside the teacher and said calmly:

"Teacher, do you have any assignment for me?"

After listening to what Teacher Huang said, Teacher Gao realized that Huaixi was different.

The girl's pretty face is secondary. The most difficult thing is her temperament. It is impossible to cultivate it without a wealthy family. If this was her granddaughter, she would definitely love her very much.

Teacher Gao had a kind and gentle face. She said softly:

"I came to talk to you about something personal. Your mother has been very popular online recently. I also saw a lot of people at Jishiditang at noon, so I wanted to ask if you guys have encountered any troubles."

Yu Huaixi grew up in an environment full of intrigue, and even though she lives a comfortable life now, she still has a sharp intuition.

Teacher Gao's attitude of speech was different from before, and her expression was different. Huai Xi had single-handedly overthrown the most favored young lady in the mansion, so how could she be tricked by her? She rolled her eyes and understood what was going on. The only person who could make Teacher Gao do this was her only son Shao Bai.

Huai Xi's behavior revealed a child's innocence. Her eyes were clear and bright, and she said innocently:
"Thank you for your concern, teacher. My mother and I are not in trouble. My father founded a company specifically for my mother, and there are people specifically responsible for online matters. You don't have to worry."

Teacher Gao's face was complicated when she heard this. She asked carefully, "How is your father treating your mother well?"

Huaixi's face was filled with a happy smile, blooming like a flower, and she said in a light voice:

"Dad treats mom like a treasure. All his money is in mom's card. I also have a lot of jewelry and real estate under my name. He came back to be with us a few days ago. Mom and I went to accompany him during the National Day. We have a happy family. They both have their own career pursuits, so we are temporarily separated. After my dad arranges the company's affairs, he will come to settle down."

After hearing her words, Teacher Gao felt completely relieved.

She didn't mind Ruogu remarrying with her daughter, and she also hoped that Shao Bai could get what he wanted, but she had a bottom line. All this should not come at the cost of destroying other people's families.