Xu Li’s words left Chu Zhongtian, Chu Mengyao, and Chu Biyao, the father and daughters, completely stunned. How did Ye Fan know that Xu Li was terminally ill?
"What’s going on?" Chu Zhongtian asked his wife gravely.
"When I went to my daughter’s villa, he said I only had a few years to live. At the time, I thought he was cursing me, but now I realize that’s not the case," Xu Li said without hiding anything, as there was no need to keep it secret.
"Ye Fan, do you know medicine? You knew my wife was sick the first time you saw her? Did you see it?" Chu Zhongtian looked at Ye Fan incredulously. It was beyond belief that someone like Gao Mingyuan, a professor in the medical field, had to carry out a detailed examination to determine his wife’s condition. Yet, Ye Fan seemingly claimed Xu Li was beyond saving, as if he knew something.
"Ye Fan!?" Chu Mengyao and Chu Biyao also looked at Ye Fan with expecting eyes, full of surprise.
At this point, Xu Li also noticed something was amiss. How did Ye Fan see through it? It was incredible!
Ye Fan met the eager gazes of Chu Mengyao and others, unsure of what to say. His medical skills were more about stimulating the body’s potential mechanisms to enhance strength, but treating illnesses like Xu Li’s could also be approached with his methods.
However, his medical arts were mainly enigmatic; for instance, when tapping acupoints, the body had to be bare to precisely hit the points. Any intervening clothes would interfere, making it inconvenient to target; thus, his fingers had to move over the skin to locate acupoints accurately before taking action.
While in the God Organization, even before executing missions, he had already fully learned the Ghost Doctor’s arts. During subsequent life-and-death crises, it was precisely these mysterious medical skills that repeatedly saved him from deadly situations.
Apart from applying this technique to himself, he had never used it on others.
If he cured Xu Li with extraordinary measures, his identity might be exposed; yet, saving Xu Li mattered more to him than the risk of exposure. The key issue was that Xu Li was Chu Mengyao’s mother. How could he, in good conscience, touch and locate acupoints on Xu Li’s bare skin, even if it would heal her? It was too embarrassing a process.
"I know a bit about medicine, but..." Ye Fan hesitated, unsure of how to explain.
He didn’t want to see Chu Mengyao upset and wished to cure Xu Li, but how could he dare employ his unusual treatment methods?
Chu Mengyao was extremely surprised; she didn’t know Ye Fan could practice medicine, and it seemed his skills were quite deep.
"But what? But what? Just tell us quickly," Chu Biyao urged anxiously.
"Daughter, don’t rush," Chu Zhongtian noticed Ye Fan’s dilemma and kindly said, "If there’s any concern, feel free to share it. We can discuss it. As long as it helps with the treatment, I’ll agree to any of your requests."
Chu Zhongtian still didn’t know if Ye Fan was confident about curing his wife, but he firmly believed that the study of medicine was broad and profound, filled with bizarre and strange matters. He placed a certain level of expectation on Ye Fan.
"I can cure Auntie’s illness, but there are some things I need to discuss with her privately; only with her consent can I proceed," Ye Fan spoke calmly.
"What? You can cure it!" Chu Zhongtian was astounded, his blood pressure surging with excitement, almost fainting from joy. He exclaimed, "You’re serious? You can really cure her?"
He knew how formidable Gao Mingyuan was, and if even someone like Professor Gao Mingyuan had no way to deal with such a complex illness, who would believe Ye Fan could cure it? This was a significant challenge in the medical field with no effective treatment plan. Yet, Ye Fan’s confidence made Chu Zhongtian inclined to believe him, despite his lack of belief in the supernatural.
After all, Huaxia had a long history with many hidden talented individuals in the populace. As they say, great masters are hidden among the people. He now regarded Ye Fan as one of those reclusive geniuses.
"Ye Fan, are you telling the truth? You’re not lying to me," Chu Mengyao looked at him with hopeful eyes.
"Yes." Ye Fan nodded seriously.
Xu Li, hearing the good news from the depths of despair, felt as if she’d been transported to a joyous paradise, shedding tears of joy.
"Ye Fan, there’s no need to discuss anything with me. Whatever you require, as long as it’s within my capability, I’ll surely agree to it," Xu Li pledged confidently. Deep down, she assumed Ye Fan’s condition for treating her was wanting to be with Mengyao; yet even if that were the case, she wouldn’t bring it up first, wanting Ye Fan to say it himself.
Though she wanted to live, if Ye Fan’s condition did involve such a demand, she wouldn’t hold him in high regard.
"I will do my utmost to satisfy any conditions you have," Chu Zhongtian emphasized from the side. As long as his wife was safe, he would give up anything necessary. If it involved his daughter, he would consider carefully, and with his daughter’s agreement, he would deliberate further.
In the worst-case scenario, if Ye Fan really set the condition as being with Mengyao, it would be a hard choice to make in saving his wife’s life. Yet at least, it would indicate Ye Fan’s character was questionable.
"Mr. Chu, don’t believe this fraud’s nonsense. From what I see, he’s a scammer trying to deceive you for your money. I am a top-notch doctor domestically, often treating various notable figures, which you know well."
"My mentor is a leading figure in the medical community both domestically and internationally. I’ve consulted him, and this illness has progressed so severely there’s no possibility of a cure. However, I sincerely hope Ms. Xu can overcome this disease, but we must be realistic and not be deceived. Trusting in science is the only wise choice."
Gao Mingyuan appeared, having overheard Ye Fan’s audacious claim to cure Xu Li, which infuriated him.
A fraud, simply a fraud. To him, Ye Fan was like one of those charlatans peddling fake remedies on the street.
Can such an illness be cured? Absolutely impossible. The medical field has no remedy for it; how could there be a hope of recovery?
Gao Mingyuan didn’t know who Ye Fan was, but to show off in front of Chu Mengyao and her sister, he did everything he could to belittle Ye Fan and highlight his own prowess.
Chu Zhongtian began to hesitate. His original trust in Ye Fan wavered after hearing Gao Mingyuan’s words.
"Don’t argue with a fool; just because you can’t, doesn’t mean others can’t. Speak disrespectfully again, and I won’t be polite," Ye Fan coldly reprimanded.
Gao Mingyuan held back his anger, speaking elegantly, "What, got exposed by me, and now you’re enraged and want to fight?"
"Ignorant." Ye Fan stepped forward, skillfully tapping a point on Gao Mingyuan’s head.