512: Chapter 512: I’m Afraid I Can’t Help Myself 512: Chapter 512: I’m Afraid I Can’t Help Myself “Tangyu, can you wait a moment?” Bi Wanting hurried after him.
Tangyu stopped and asked, “What is it?”
Bi Wanting said, “Thank you for diagnosing my grandfather’s illness, and thank you for treating him.
I don’t know if you are free this noon, but I would like to invite you for a meal and ask about my grandfather’s condition.
Would you do me the honor, Captain Tang?”
Tangyu smiled and said, “You’re overstating it, you’ve already thanked me.
It’s too polite to ask me for a meal, there’s nothing much to discuss about your grandfather’s condition at the moment, and I have some things to take care of at noon, so I’m sorry.”
Bi Wanting was slightly startled, Tangyu had actually rejected her.
Although she wouldn’t call herself a peerless beauty or say she could bring nations to their knees, she was at least a well-bred lady with some attractiveness.
Moreover, her family was very prominent and she was an exceptionally rare female talent in the Traditional Chinese Medicine community, usually it was she who rejected others.
How could someone reject her?
But today, she had tasted what it was like to be rejected.
Bi Wanting forced a smile and said, “Then I won’t bother you anymore, regardless of whether you accept or not, I am still very thankful to you.”
“Mhm.” Tangyu nodded indifferently and continued on his way.
Liu Shiyi caught up to him, bumped him lightly with her shoulder, and teased with a laugh, “Captain Tang, congratulations.
Hehe, how can you not accept an invitation from a beautiful woman to a meal?
Your behavior is totally like that— you know what I mean.”
Tangyu touched his nose and said, “Showing off, right?”
“I didn’t say that, you said it.” Liu Shiyi laughed even harder.
“Right, I am showing off,” Tangyu nodded and admitted.
“…” After a moment of surprise, Liu Shiyi burst into a fit of laughter.
“Tangyu.” A voice, neither cold nor warm, suddenly rang out, and upon hearing it Tangyu knew who was calling her.
She turned to see Doctor Xiao and Xiao Yudie approaching, the two sisters, similar in every way, were equally cold.
Both were icy beauties, a kind of coldness that also was an unforgettable trait, impossible to imitate.
These people weren’t like emotionless assassins, their cold demeanor was indescribable, beyond any adjective, and perhaps should simply be acknowledged as a unique aura.
“Doctor Xiao.” Tangyu’s lips curled into a faint smile; she had just tricked Doctor Xiao a bit, and Doctor Xiao showing up was within Tangyu’s expectations.
Doctor Xiao looked at Tangyu and asked, “Is it convenient?”
“It’s convenient,” Tangyu nodded.
Liu Shiyi also knew how to read the room and immediately said, “Captain Tang, Captain Xiao, I’ll head back first, bye.” Rao Yuanzhi, who had originally planned to come up, silently left as well.
Xiao Yudie greeted Doctor Xiao and also left, leaving only Tangyu and Doctor Xiao together.
“Hehe, Doctor Xiao, I’m really sorry about dragging you into this earlier.
But I truly didn’t do it on purpose, because I wasn’t completely sure I could cure Chairman Bi either.
That’s why I thought of joining hands with you, Doctor Xiao.
In this way, I believe there would be some certainty.
If Doctor Xiao feels uncomfortable because of this, I apologize to you,” Tangyu opened the conversation, blocking any potential retorts from Doctor Xiao and taking the initiative to avoid being put on the defensive.
Doctor Xiao said, “Although I am not familiar with your medical skills, as you were able to diagnose Chairman Bi’s condition, I believe you must have at least an eighty percent certainty of curing him.
But I prefer to believe you are completely certain.
Being a descendent of the Ghost Doctor Sect, your medical skills are undoubtedly profound.
The medical skills of a Ghost Doctor are unmatchable, mysterious and legendary, deserving their reputation for rescuing people from the brink of death.
Lung cancer is indeed one of the world’s top ten difficult diseases and is known as a terminal illness.
However, these are all views of Western medicine.
In our Traditional Chinese Medicine here in Huaxia Country, there is no ailment that cannot be cured; it all depends on whether your medical skills are renowned enough.
Even in the case of advanced lung cancer, I believe there are plenty of methods available for a complete cure.
All diseases are poison; once the poison is resolved, the disease naturally heals.
Isn’t that right, Captain Tang?”
Tangyu smiled, recognizing Doctor Xiao’s intelligence, “That’s an overpraise, Doctor Xiao, perhaps even too flattering.
If it were my master coming here, then I would truly believe he had a hundred percent certainty of curing this lung cancer.
But as for me, it’s hard to say since I have not treated this type of disease before.
Chairman Bi is a senior I greatly respect and also the president of our Huaxia Traditional Chinese Medicine Association; his importance needs no further explanation, so I can’t afford any mishaps.
Although I did say earlier that the two of us have an eighty percent chance, you and I both know that if we join hands, we wouldn’t face this situation without being able to completely cure Chairman Bi’s lung cancer.
Thus, involving you, Doctor Xiao, is entirely from this perspective, I hope for your understanding.”
Doctor Xiao chuckled lightly, his tone cool, “Tangyu, you might deceive others with those words, but you can’t deceive me.
I’ve known about your intentions for a long time.
You have been in Donglin City for a considerable time now, always keeping a low profile, only having your reputation slightly revealed through the recent two incidents.
However, you still keep a very low profile, which is just your nature.
Otherwise, with your capabilities, you could have become famous long ago.
You involved me because you don’t want all the attention focused solely on you.
If this were to get out, it would certainly cause a huge stir, and you would become the focus of everyone’s attention.
You dislike this kind of spotlight falling on you, which is why you pulled me in to help disperse that focus.
Otherwise, you wouldn’t have modestly claimed only a fifty percent certainty—I guess you actually have a full certainty.”
Faced with such accusations from Doctor Xiao, Tangyu felt a bit embarrassed, indeed he did have full certainty.
If he lacked even this much confidence, he wouldn’t have the face to meet the Ghost Doctor.
Tangyu shrugged his shoulders and said, “Well, since Doctor Xiao has already said so much, there’s not much I can argue.”
“Chairman Bi’s illness is in your hands,” Doctor Xiao said, and then turned and walked away, leaving Tangyu somewhat stunned.
After a few steps, Doctor Xiao added, “Officially, it’s both of us treating Chairman Bi.”
Tangyu shook his head with a smile, “Thanks.”
After sending Doctor Xiao off, Tangyu turned his gaze back and couldn’t help but shake his head with a laugh, “Interesting, this woman is different from the others.
Sigh, it’s easy to be high-profile but hard to be low-profile.
Is it really so difficult to keep a low profile?
Forget it, let fame come if it must.
I don’t care anymore.”
Meanwhile, Ye Mai, Ma Qiyu, and Bi Wanting stood together elsewhere.
“What’s his story?” Ma Qiyu asked.
“I feel like we’ve met a really strong opponent.
We were originally talking about competing for the team leader position, but now, well, we didn’t secure either of the two spots.
It’s kind of embarrassing.”
“I don’t know, like that Doctor Xiao, his background is unknown.
What more could he be?
Probably a nobody who came from nowhere,” Ye Mai curled his lips and said, clearly annoyed.
“Experts are among the people indeed; this saying is absolutely true.
However, I’m really curious, his knowledge of the basics of traditional Chinese medicine, especially his diagnostic skills, are too incredible, right?
Observing things in such detail—others can’t see what he sees, yet he can make accurate judgments on them right away.
This is really frightening.
At least, I’ve never seen or heard of anyone who possesses that ability.
He’s really opened my eyes.
It turns out this method of observation can be mastered to such an exquisite level.
Also, do you think he can really cure lung cancer?” Ma Yan said, his face full of curiosity.
“Who knows,” Ye Mai responded.
Bi Wanting bit her lip and a flash of resolute belief appeared in her eyes as she said, “He definitely can.”
Ye Wan and Ma Qiyu looked at Bi Wanting and quickly changed their tone, “Don’t worry, Wanting, he definitely can.”
After leaving the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, there wasn’t anywhere else to go, so Tangyu went straight back to the company, headed directly to Lin Xinyue’s office.
When he reached the door, he saw Liu Shanshan, who was smiling as she came over: “Tangyu, you’re here.”
“Yes, I came to see you,” Tangyu said with a smile.
Liu Shanshan paused slightly: “To see me?” This was the first time that Tangyu had come looking for her at the company, wasn’t it?
This made her feel pleasantly surprised.
“Hehe yes, to see you.
Can’t believe it?” Tangyu said.
Liu Shanshan immediately laughed: “No, no, of course I believe you.
I’m just a little surprised.
So what brings you here?”
“Nothing much, just thought I’d ask you out for lunch, are you free?” Tangyu said.
“I’m free, of course I’m free.” Liu Shanshan’s laughter was even brighter, as if a young girl had just met her prince charming.
“Great, then I’ll come get you at noon.
I won’t disturb your work now,” Tangyu said.
“Okay, I’ll be waiting,” Liu Shanshan said with a laugh, then blushed as she turned and entered her office.
Every time he came to the company, Tangyu always felt very at home, as if a traveler had returned home.
That’s why, when he had nothing else to do, Tangyu liked to stay in the company.
Even if he did nothing else, just chatting with everyone and checking in to see that all was good.
As he passed by Fang Min’s office, Tangyu couldn’t help but take a few looks at her.
Fang Min was fully immersed in her work with a serious face.
Speaking of workaholics, Zhao Xinxin was the first, but Fang Min was absolutely the second.
Fang Min, when working seriously, really had a certain charm.
Mature women are quite attractive, after all.
Fang Min seemed to sense someone watching her and looked up to see Tangyu staring at her from the doorway.
Her eyes flickered with surprise, then quickly turned into a smile as she waved at Tangyu.
Tangyu grinned and walked in, taking a seat directly in front of Fang Min without any hesitation.
“Tangyu, thank you so much.
My dad’s issue has been resolved, and our family is very satisfied.
Plus, my dad has now replaced their department head, becoming the official head.
This has been his lifelong wish and a recognition of his lifelong dedication.
My dad told me to have you come over for a meal again; he wants to thank you properly.
Are you free tonight?” Fang Min said.
“Haha, Sister Min, we’re practically family, no need for formalities,” Tangyu said with a smile.
A faint blush crossed Fang Min’s face, making her shy demeanor somewhat alluring and cute, which stirred Tangyu’s heart.
“What are you saying,” Fang Min retorted sweetly.
“I’d better not come over tonight, or your parents might insist I stay over at your place again,” Tangyu said.
“What, are you afraid I’ll eat you up?” Fang Min looked at Tangyu and asked.
Tangyu shook his head: “No, I’m afraid I won’t be able to resist.”
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