Dong Yuanzhong had actually come to believe more in Western medicine over the years.
After all, the simple methods of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation seemed less reassuring than a complete set of examination equipment.
Yet, the little girl had done nothing but stare at him for a while, and then she could speak so accurately. He was truly shocked.
When had Traditional Chinese Medicine developed to such a remarkable level?
How old was Xiao Tian? How many years had she studied medicine?
Dong Yuanzhong looked thoughtfully at Su Xiao Tian. His gaze made Grandma Su a little nervous.
"Xiao Tian, don't talk nonsense!" Grandma Su quickly tugged at Su Xiao Tian.
Who would want to hear others say their body was not well?
Dong Yuanzhong was no longer the little beggar of the past; he was a big leader now, and he would certainly be even less willing to hear what Xiao Tian had to say.
Grandma Su was genuinely worried that Dong Yuanzhong would blame Su Xiao Tian.
A leader's words could surely shake the heavens and earth, and their family, as common folk, could not withstand it.
After all, if one were to put it severely, Xiao Tian's words were cursing Dong Yuanzhong's health!
Seeing Grandma Su's reaction, Fan Shufang knew exactly what Grandma Su was worried about.
Alas, being a leader had its downsides. To be so frightened by someone who had done nothing.
She smiled and said in a very cheerful tone, "Sister-in-law, Xiao Tian is a good child, truly amazing!"
In fact, she was also curious how Su Xiao Tian had figured it out.
Old Dong's bullet fragment was indeed still in his body, and this was the reason why his health had not improved over the years.
However, Western medicine had also conducted many examinations, only to discover that Old Dong's bullet fragment was still inside his body.
Even if Xiao Tian understood medicine, how did she know without any examinations?
"Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. I don't know the exact extent of Grandpa Dong's condition, only that there are some issues," Su Xiao Tian quickly said.
"As you said, observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. You've observed, should we proceed to the next step?"
Fan Shufang asked anxiously.
She also hoped for a way to cure her old man's illness permanently.
But Dr. Wu had said that surgery was not suitable and would be dangerous. If any accident occurred, he might not be able to come down from the operating table.
Therefore, over the years, they could only let the illness torment Dong Yuanzhong.
With Su Xiao Tian being so capable, could she possibly have a solution to this problem?
Su Xiao Tian smiled sweetly and said, "Grandma Fan, let's eat first. We can talk after we finish, okay?"
The table was filled with delicious food. If it got cold, it wouldn't taste the same, and Su Xiao Tian didn't want to waste the delicacies.
Little Yuan looked at Su Xiao Tian's composed demeanor and didn't know whether he should believe Su Xiao Tian or not.
She seemed to have some semblance of knowledge, but she was too young for her age. She couldn't have been studying medicine since birth, could she?
He had heard that some people studied their entire lives and barely grasped the basics. How many years could Su Xiao Tian have studied?
He began to consider whether he should quickly go back and ask Dr. Wu to come and take charge.
What if this little girl, Su Xiao Tian, rashly worsened the leader's health?
Little Yuan was so worried that the food in front of him no longer smelled appetizing (of course, the main reason might be that he was already full).
Perhaps because he was in good spirits, Dong Yuanzhong ate heartily. He even ate fish and shrimp, which he usually disliked, and commented that the food at the Su family's house was truly delicious.
While eating, Dong Yuanzhong was very relaxed, and the Su family members also felt less tense.
The meal was relatively peaceful, harmonious, and enjoyable.
After the meal, Liang Xiu cleared the dishes and brewed tea for everyone.
However, Fan Shufang could not wait any longer. She took Su Xiao Tian's hand and said, "Xiao Tian, can you take Grandpa Dong's pulse now?"
"Grandma Fan, please wait a moment. Half an hour after eating, we can take your pulse. What do you think?"
Fan Shufang nodded. She now had blind faith in Su Xiao Tian. Whatever Su Xiao Tian said, she chose to believe it blindly.
Su Xiao Tian stayed in the main hall this time, chatting with Grandpa Su and Dong Yuanzhong.
Dong Yuanzhong became more interested in Su Xiao Tian, and Fan Shufang was also very interested in Su Xiao Tian. The couple vied to converse with Su Xiao Tian.
During the conversation, Fan Shufang suddenly spoke a string of French.
Subconsciously, Su Xiao Tian directly replied in French.
After replying, she wondered if it was inappropriate.
"Your pronunciation is very standard!" Fan Shufang's smile was radiant. "It's no less than a professional's."
She really didn't expect that children nowadays were already so capable!
Were foreign language courses offered in schools now?
Even if they were, it shouldn't be French, right?
Where on earth did this child, Xiao Tian, learn such standard French pronunciation?
Oh, it seemed that Chi Ge was in the Hongxin Brigade and had reportedly taught Su Xiao Tian.
Could it be that Chi Ge had secretly taught Su Xiao Tian over the years?
Thinking of this, Fan Shufang felt that she might have guessed correctly.
Chi Ge was a literary giant, not only possessing high literary attainments but also knowing several foreign languages, especially French, which he spoke fluently and with perfect pronunciation.
"Grandma Fan, I'll secretly tell you a little secret, I have a talent for languages."
Su Xiao Tian leaned in and said this to Fan Shufang with a serious expression.
Fan Shufang was stunned for a moment, then she chuckled.
"This child is truly amusing. Sister-in-law, how do you educate your children? You've raised her so well!"
How envious, how jealous, and how she wanted to snatch her away!
Especially wanting to snatch away this little girl, Su Xiao Tian.
If she had such an excellent and outstanding little girl at home, she would dote on her to the bone.
"Xiao Tian, come here and tell Grandpa Dong what else you can do besides speaking foreign languages and practicing medicine?" Dong Yuanzhong also became interested.
Su Xiao Tian shook her head, "Nothing else. I just like to read. I learn many things from books."
"This child Xiao Tian has loved reading since she was young, busy reading every day. At first, I wondered, are books really that good?"
Although she said that, Grandpa Su looked at Su Xiao Tian with pride in his eyes.
Such a good child, she was his granddaughter, Su Chuan's granddaughter!
The old Su family's ancestral grave must have smoked to produce such an outstanding granddaughter.
However, his granddaughter was getting older and older. He wondered which unlucky boy would get her in a few years!
"Reading is naturally good. I suffered from not having read enough. Although I studied hard later, I was already old!" Dong Yuanzhong said with emotion.
"We didn't have the conditions back then. Children nowadays are so fortunate!" Grandpa Su sighed. "We've also caught up to good times, allowing my children to read and go to school."
Dong Yuanzhong strongly agreed with this.
"Although we've caught up to good times, it's also because the children in Old Brother's family are all ambitious. The door to university is there, but not every child can walk through it!"
Many children in the city had much better learning conditions than those in the countryside, but they still couldn't get into university.
Policy was important, but personal effort was even more important!