novelhk Chapter 366: This little brat, she really thinks she's something special.
Chapter 366: This little brat, she really thinks she's something special.
Just as Fang Xiaoxiao was about to demonstrate her medical skills to the mysterious woman, a portly, ugly-looking fat man, bent over and clutching his stomach tightly, trudged into the shop. His forehead was covered in large beads of sweat, his features were contorted in agony, and he kept groaning, "Ouch, it hurts so much! Please take a look at me, this stomach is killing me!"
Seeing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes flashed with determination, and she decided to use her medical skills. She quickly stepped forward, gently helped the fat man up, and said, "Don't worry, I'll diagnose you right away."
A faint herbal scent filled the shop, and sunlight filtered through the dilapidated window frames, casting dappled shadows. Fang Xiaoxiao first carefully observed the fat man's complexion; his face was sallow, and his lips were bloodless. She thought to herself, "With such a complexion, he must be quite ill."
Then, she reached out to take the fat man's pulse, her fingers lightly touching the pulsating heartbeat, intently sensing the changes in the pulse. At that moment, she was both nervous and focused, silently praying that she could accurately diagnose the illness.
Just then, several passersby walked past the shop and saw a woman practicing medicine inside. They stopped, looked disdainful, and began to mock her.
"Oh, this clinic is actually letting a woman treat patients? Is that even acceptable?" A tall, thin man curled his lip, his face full of doubt.
“That’s right, what does a woman know about medicine? She might make things worse.” Another short, stout man chimed in, his eyes full of disdain.
Just then, the owner of the Li Family Clinic across the street swaggered out. He was dressed in luxurious silk robes, had a large belly, and wore a smug yet mocking smile. The Li Family Clinic was lavishly decorated, forming a stark contrast to this dilapidated clinic.
He glanced at Fang Xiaoxiao and said sarcastically, "The Fang family clinic is really short-handed, letting a young girl practice medicine. Be careful she doesn't kill someone!" His voice was sharp and grating, sounding particularly abrupt in the quiet street.
The men behind him burst into laughter, and one of them, a weasel-faced fellow, said, "That's right, that's right, our Li Family Medical Clinic wouldn't be so unreliable. Our doctors are all experienced veterans."
Hearing these mocking remarks, Fang Xiaoxiao was filled with anger. Her hands clenched unconsciously, her nails digging deep into her palms. "Why do these people look down on me like this just because I'm a woman? I'll prove them wrong!" she vowed silently, suppressing her anger and trying to remain calm, focusing on the fat man's condition.
Upon hearing these words, the fat man's already pained face showed even more doubt and worry. He looked up at Fang Xiaoxiao, his voice trembling, and said, "Miss, can you really cure my illness? My stomach is hurting so badly, if you can't cure me, I'll..."
Fang Xiaoxiao looked firmly into the fat man's eyes and said, "Don't worry, I will do my best. I won't let you down." Her voice was gentle yet firm, trying to comfort the fat man.
Upon hearing Fang Xiaoxiao's words, the owner of Li Family Medical Clinic sneered, "Hmph, I think you're just wasting your time. If you can cure this disease, I'll smash the signboard!" He crossed his arms, looking like he was waiting to see a good show.
Fang Xiaoxiao ignored their sarcasm, took a deep breath, and calmed herself down. She closed her eyes, carefully recalling the medical knowledge she had learned, and quickly analyzed in her mind the possible causes and treatments for the fat man's condition.
"Judging from his pulse and complexion, this man's diet is likely unclean, leading to intestinal stagnation and poor blood circulation," Fang Xiaoxin made a preliminary judgment.
She opened her eyes and said to the mysterious woman, "Miss, may I borrow your esteemed shop's medicinal herbs? I would like to prescribe some medicine for this gentleman."
The mysterious woman nodded slightly, a hint of curiosity and anticipation flashing in her eyes.
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly selected several medicinal herbs, weighed and prepared them skillfully. Her movements were swift and efficient, without the slightest sign of panic.
Throughout this process, the jeers from outside the shop continued, but Fang Xiaoxiao seemed to be in a quiet world, with only one thought in her mind: she must cure this patient and shut up those who looked down on her.
Amidst the chaos and pain, the fat man suddenly came to his senses. His face, already contorted with agony, now showed even more panic and embarrassment. He stared wide-eyed, his eyes almost invisible from being squeezed by his fat, and said in a trembling voice, "Oh dear, I'm such a fool, I went to the wrong place. I was going to the Li Family Clinic across the street."
The atmosphere inside the shop instantly became even more tense. Sunlight streamed lazily through the dilapidated window frames, casting a meager glow on the floor, but offering no warmth to the cold scene. Fang Xiaoxiao's brows furrowed, her eyes filled with urgency and determination. She quickly stepped forward, reaching out to stop the fat man, and said urgently, "Brother, please don't leave. I can cure your illness."
Her voice was clear and strong, standing out in the somewhat messy clinic. Fang Xiaoxiao's gaze was fixed on the fat man, her eyes filled with confidence and concern for the patient. Her heart raced, and she thought, "This is a great opportunity to prove myself; I can't let him leave like this."
However, Fang Rourou, who had been standing silently behind the counter, suddenly moved and reached out her slender hand to take Fang Xiaoxiao's hand. A hint of helplessness and indifference crossed Fang Rourou's face. She shook her head slightly and said softly, "Never mind, let him be."
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao's anger flared up instantly. She turned her head sharply, her eyes wide, staring at Fang Rourou, and said angrily, "How can this be let go? If he leaves, I won't have a chance to demonstrate my medical skills, and how can I stay in this clinic?" Her breathing became rapid, her chest heaving violently, and her cheeks flushed with excitement.
At that moment, a gentle breeze blew across the street outside the shop, stirring up some dust. Several passersby were attracted by the commotion and gathered around, pointing and whispering, their mockery unabashed.
"This little brat really thinks she's something. Do you think anyone will believe her?" An older woman dressed in coarse cloth curled her lip, her eyes full of disdain.
"That's right, that's right. They don't even know their own limitations, yet they want to cure diseases and save lives." A middle-aged man carrying firewood echoed, a contemptuous smile on his face.
Across the street, Li Laoliu, the owner of Li Family Clinic, stood at the entrance, hands on his hips, a smug and mocking expression on his face. His obese body appeared even more bloated in the sunlight, and his upturned lips revealed a mouthful of yellow teeth as he loudly proclaimed, "Hmph, your shabby clinic dares to compete with Li Family Clinic for patients? You're truly overestimating yourself!"