"What are you still standing here for? Didn't I say you don't need to queue?"
Du Dabao was about to turn back to the TCM clinic when he suddenly noticed that someone hadn't left.
Zhang Zhitao quickly stepped forward, "This isn't right, you know. I queued for half the day, and then you just decided not to see me?"
Actually, Zhang Zhitao had only been there for less than five minutes in total, but he made it sound like half a day.
Hearing his words, Du Dabao was about to retort, but then he thought of something and said in a gentle tone, ""
"I apologize, but this is our TCM clinic's rule. Every Tuesday and Friday afternoon, we make house calls to treat the elderly and those with mobility issues in the neighborhood. Please come back tomorrow."
However, Zhang Zhitao didn't change his mind because of Du Dabao's politeness. He continued, "I don't care. Since I've queued for half the day, you have to see me first, no matter what! Otherwise, I'm just going to block the doorway and not move!"
Immediately after, the guy actually took a few steps forward and acted as if he was going to block the entrance.
Du Dabao was naturally hot-tempered. Although his temper had somewhat mellowed after working at the TCM clinic, it still depended on who he was dealing with.
When he realized that he had spoken kindly to Zhang Zhitao, but the guy not only didn't understand but also threatened to block the door, he immediately got angry.
"Damn it, you're mistaking politeness for weakness! You won't leave? Then don't blame me for being rude!"
As he spoke, Du Dabao strode in front of Zhang Zhitao and grabbed his shoulder, intending to throw him aside.
Zhang Zhitao hadn't expected Du Dabao's sudden shift in demeanor. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.
"Don't, don't! I was introduced by Old Man Wang."
Indeed, hearing Zhang Zhitao's words, Du Dabao, who was about to act, stopped.
Then he looked at Zhang Zhitao, "You were introduced by Old Man Wang? Which Old Man Wang?"
"It's Old Man Wang Qiyang. He introduced me to see Doctor Du."
Zhang Zhitao, no longer arrogant, quickly mentioned Wang Qiyang's name.
Upon hearing that Zhang Zhitao was introduced by Wang Qiyang, Du Dabao's attitude immediately changed.
Then, he looked Zhang Zhitao up and down, "Are you really introduced by Old Man Wang Qiyang?"
Old Man Wang Qiyang was a close friend of Brother Fei, and how could he possibly know such an arrogant and overbearing fellow?
Zhang Zhitao quickly explained the relationship between Xu Xiang and Wang Qiyang, then mentioned that he had visited Renxin Tang before, and Wang Qiyang had introduced him here to find Doctor Du.
Hearing Zhang Zhitao's detailed explanation, Du Dabao didn't think he was lying based on his expression.
So, despite his curiosity about why Old Man Wang would know such a person, he nodded and led him into the TCM clinic.
Entering the clinic, Wang Zhongling and Xu Wenshan were packing up, preparing to go for a house call together soon.
Seeing Du Dabao come in with a stranger, Wang Zhongling immediately said, "Dabao, we're going for a house call nearby soon. Why are you bringing someone in?"
Logically speaking, everyone knew that they went for house calls to the elderly on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Moreover, Du Dabao had just gone out specifically to inform people outside.
How could he be bringing someone into the clinic now?
"Miss Wang, this person was introduced by your grandfather to find Brother Fei, so I brought him in."
Du Dabao answered truthfully.
Hearing Du Dabao say that the person was introduced by her grandfather, Wang Zhongling became curious.
"Introduced by my grandfather?"
Before Zhang Zhitao could reply, Du Fei, who had just gone to the back room to get something, walked out.
Zhang Zhitao pointed at Du Fei in shock, "It's you?"
As Du Fei walked out and saw Zhang Zhitao standing there, he was also slightly taken aback.
Back when they were eating at the wild game restaurant, Du Fei had noticed that Zhang Zhitao was ill. That's why, when Liu Shishi was worried about offending him and being unable to build a factory in the development zone, Du Fei told her not to worry.
This was because Du Fei knew that Zhang Zhitao's illness couldn't be cured even in a hospital. Therefore, as long as he found the guy in a few days, Zhang Zhitao, for the sake of survival, wouldn't dare to cause them any trouble.
However, Du Fei hadn't expected Zhang Zhitao to arrive at the TCM clinic so early.
"Section Chief Zhang, can't the hospital cure your stomach cancer? Alright, don't just stand there spacing out. Come over, I'll take your pulse first."
Du Fei quickly regained his composure. He walked back to his chair, sat down, and then said to Zhang Zhitao, who was standing there in a daze.
As for Du Dabao and the other two, Du Fei told them to continue packing and to proceed with the afternoon house calls as scheduled. Seeing Zhang Zhitao would only take a few minutes and wouldn't delay them.
"How did you know I have stomach cancer? Did Old Man Wang tell you?"
Although Zhang Zhitao disliked Du Fei, since he had already come, he slowly walked over and sat opposite Du Fei.
As for Du Fei saying he had stomach cancer right away, Zhang Zhitao assumed Wang Qiyang had called him when he was on his way.
However, Du Fei, while taking Zhang Zhitao's pulse, said, "I knew about your stomach cancer that day at the wild game restaurant. I just didn't expect the doctor you were seeing to know Old Man Wang, and then for you to end up finding your way to me."
Speaking of which, it was all predestined.
"Your stomach cancer can be treated. I'll write you a prescription. Take it for half a month, then come back to see me, and I'll adjust the medicine for you."
Du Fei picked up the special prescription book and began writing rapidly.
When he finished, he gently tore off the page and pointed to the medicine cabinet in the corner not far away, "Pay the money, and you can get your medicine there."
Zhang Zhitao instinctively took the prescription written by Du Fei but didn't get up immediately.
"What is it, Section Chief Zhang? Do you have any other questions?"
Seeing that Zhang Zhitao hadn't stood up, Du Fei asked him.
Zhang Zhitao pointed at the prescription in his hand, "Du Fei, are you trying to trick me? Even the chief physician at the city hospital couldn't do anything about my stomach cancer, and you're telling me it'll be fine after a few days of Chinese medicine?"
The reason Zhang Zhitao didn't believe it, besides what he had said, was that he felt he had previously had ill intentions towards Liu Shishi. Now that he was begging Du Fei for help, could Du Fei genuinely help him? That was impossible.
"Don't judge a gentleman by a villain's standards. If I say it's effective, it's definitely effective. However, I'll also remind you, try to do fewer dishonest deeds in the future. Otherwise, even if your illness is cured, due to karmic retribution, you won't have a good end!"
After speaking, Du Fei ignored Zhang Zhitao and walked to the side by himself, tidying up the things he needed for his upcoming consultation.
Zhang Zhitao stared at Du Fei's retreating back for a long time. Finally, he gritted his teeth and walked to the side, choosing to pay and get his medicine.