"What? Master Zhou, do you know about this illness?"
Seeing that Zhou Qianyuan had named his daughter's condition right from the start, Chu He's eyes were filled with a flicker of hope.
He had consulted countless doctors before, but every single one claimed to have never heard of such a condition and was unable to diagnose it.
Only this Master Zhou was the first doctor who came and seemed to understand his daughter's ailment!
"Yes, I suppose I do."
"This illness is extremely rare and is likely caused by poisoning."
"Let me feel her pulse first."
Zhou Qianyuan frowned and walked to Chu Lian's bedside to take her pulse.
"Hmm? Dad, is this a new doctor?"
On the sickbed, Chu Lian slowly opened her eyes, her gaze filled with exhaustion.
She had been unable to eat or sleep well for the past few months; it would be strange if she wasn't tired!
"Yes, Lianlian, don't move, let Master Zhou feel your pulse."
Hearing his daughter's weak voice, Chu He felt a pang of pain.
His wife had died early, and he had raised his son and daughter alone. He never expected his daughter to be tormented by such an illness; it was truly agonizing!
"Hmm? It's confirmed, it's cold poison entering the body."
After taking Chu Lian's pulse, Master Zhou delivered his diagnosis.
He had indeed seen this condition in an ancient book before, and the symptoms described matched exactly.
"Then, does this mean the illness can be cured, Master Zhou?"
Upon hearing the confirmed diagnosis, Chu He became incredibly excited.
Since the cause of the illness was identified, perhaps it could be treated, right?
"Patriarch Chu, I apologize, although I understand this cold poison, treating it might be a bit troublesome."
However, to Chu He's surprise, Master Zhou, who had just spoken so confidently, sighed and clasped his hands to Chu He.
"Master Zhou, don't worry about the trouble, don't worry. No matter what, please save my daughter. No matter the cost, I will find a way!"
Chu He quickly grabbed Master Zhou's hand, his face filled with pleading.
If this Master Zhou refused to help, wouldn't his daughter be doomed?
"Alas, Patriarch Chu, it's not that I don't want to treat her, but I truly don't know how to approach this illness!"
"To treat this illness, one must use fire to expel the cold poison from the patient's body. There is no other way!"
Zhou Qianyuan sighed again, his expression full of helplessness.
Yesterday, when he went to diagnose Sun Zhiqian's grandson, he was looked down upon by a young man.
Now, he had come to a different place to treat a patient, hoping to regain his prestige, only to encounter such an illness!
"Master Zhou, I beg you, please think of a way!"
Hearing Zhou Qianyuan's words, Chu He almost fell to his knees.
"Fine, fine. Patriarch Chu, I will recommend someone to you, he can definitely cure it."
"But this old man truly has no means."
Seeing Chu He's demeanor, Zhou Qianyuan felt even more helpless.
As the saying goes, parents' hearts are full of love for their children. How could he not understand Chu He's feelings right now?
"Master Zhou, please tell me! No matter who it is, even if I have to kowtow until I die, I will definitely invite him back!"
Hearing Zhou Qianyuan speak so confidently, Chu He's eyes once again lit up with hope.
"This person's name is Lin Chen, and he is a guest of the Sun family."
"If you can invite him, not only will your daughter's illness be cured, but your entire Chu family might ascend to greatness."
Zhou Qianyuan narrowed his eyes, and Lin Chen's image involuntarily appeared in his mind.
In the entire Beichuan region, if it came to alchemy, he might be inferior to the other two-grade alchemists.
But when it came to treating illnesses and saving lives, he would be second to none!
Yet, just yesterday, this young man had given him a harsh lesson, showing him that there were always greater talents beyond one's own.
"Oh? Master Zhou, are you speaking the truth?"
Hearing Zhou Qianyuan's words, Chu He hesitated slightly.
Didn't this Master Zhou praise this person a bit too highly?
"Indeed. However, he is young and arrogant. If you go empty-handed, he might not come."
"In my opinion, you should send people with drums and gongs to personally go and invite him. Only then might he consider coming."
As he spoke, a slight smile tugged at the corner of Zhou Qianyuan's lips.
To be honest, this cold poison in the body was something other doctors couldn't treat, but he himself happened to have a piece of Profound Fire Stone, which could be used to treat Chu Lian.
But he simply couldn't swallow his pride!
Yesterday, in front of so many people, his reputation had been utterly trampled upon by a young man in his twenties.
If he didn't retaliate, how could he maintain his standing in Beichuan in the future?
"Master Zhou, what do you mean by that?"
Hearing Zhou Qianyuan's words, Chu He was confused for a moment.
What did this mean? Why did it feel like Master Zhou had some ulterior motive?
"Patriarch Chu, if you trust me, then do as I say."
"If you don't trust me, I can also wash my hands of this matter."
As soon as Chu He hesitated, Zhou Qianyuan began to put on airs.
How could he let such a good opportunity to save face slip away?
"This... alright, I will immediately send someone to inquire about Mr. Lin's whereabouts."
Under duress, Chu He could only agree.
No matter what tricks Zhou Qianyuan was playing, he truly had no other option! He had to do as Zhou Qianyuan instructed.
Meanwhile, Lin Chen was completely unaware that he had become the subject of scheming.
For a full two hours, Lin Chen followed Zhang Ying, acting as her assistant and carrying her shopping bags.
"Hey? Sister Qing!"
However, as Lin Chen accompanied Zhang Ying on her shopping spree, his sharp eyes spotted a familiar figure from afar.
It was his god-sister, Zhou Qing!
"Zhou Qing, you've been sent here by headquarters to learn this time. You should always be humble and listen to me about everything, understand?"
"Otherwise, I'll give you a failing grade. Then, when you return to Zhejiang Province, you won't be able to explain it to the company headquarters, will you?"
In front of Zhou Qing, a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses spoke to her in a lewd manner.
"Manager Qiu, I'm here to learn company management, but what you're teaching me now is truly not suitable for me!"
Zhou Qing's face darkened; she had no good impression of this man.
Due to Lin Chen's relationship with Qiu Hanying, the Shanling Group was currently placing great importance on her, so they had specifically sent her to Beichuan to learn management knowledge.
Upon her return, she would be promoted to deputy general manager.
She never expected to encounter such a peculiar mentor so soon after arriving in Beichuan!