Chapter 270: Chapter 259: The Yangtze River’s Rear Waves Push the Front Waves
Of course, Xiao Lin would make this phone call, but not in front of Sun Yifei. After they talked for a while about the mutated virus, Xiao Lin got up to leave Sun Yifei’s office.
Afterward, Xiao Lin went to Dan Qing’s ward. Inside, only Elder Qin and a few nurses were present. Elder Qin, upon seeing Xiao Lin enter, smiled and said, "Dr. Xiao, you’re here at just the right time. Here’s the dietary regimen I’ve prepared for the patient. Could you take a look and see if it’s appropriate?" Elder Qin already completely believed Xiao Lin’s medical expertise to be superior. Though Xiao Lin claimed not to be much involved in dietary therapy, Elder Qin knew he was just being polite.
With Xiao Lin’s profound mastery of Chinese medicine, how could he not be familiar with dietary therapy? Dietary therapy is a crucial branch of Chinese medicine, especially for someone with Dan Qing’s constitution; it is currently one of the best approaches for her.
One reason Xiao Lin came back was for this aspect, and another was the news Sun Yifei had just disclosed. Xiao Lin realized he might not be staying long in Yanjing, so visiting Dan Qing was another consideration.
Not modest at all, Xiao Lin took the prescription from Elder Qin and saw it listed over a dozen dietary therapies. Most were gentle, non-stimulating foods, but a few leaned slightly towards cold. Xiao Lin picked up a pen to strike them off and wrote down a few alternative foods, aiming to minimize stimulation as much as possible.
Elder Qin watched from the side, nodding frequently. Elder Qin had significant insight into dietary therapy, and upon reflection, the foods Xiao Lin removed indeed were not suitable for someone with Dan Qing’s constitution.
"Elder Qin, do you think this is more suitable now?" Xiao Lin handed the list back to Elder Qin.
Elder Qin wasn’t blindly trusting Xiao Lin and reviewed it again carefully. Frowning slightly, he said, "Dr. Xiao, you removed the yam from the Four Divine Life-Supporting Soup and added antler velvet. But isn’t the antler velvet too strong? Plus, paired with chrysanthemum, it might enhance its cooling effect, don’t you think?"
Elder Qin expressed his own views.
Xiao Lin nodded, saying, "I did overlook that, Elder Qin. What do you think would be suitable to add to the Four Divine Life-Supporting Soup after removing yam?"
"Better not include anything. Previously, I didn’t realize yam had a slight cooling property. Removing yam and keeping everything else is better for the patient," Elder Qin thought for a while and said. He couldn’t think of anything to replace yam while retaining the therapeutic effect. Although yam was excluded, in this dietary regimen, yam was merely an auxiliary herbal ingredient, non-essential.
"We’ll follow Elder Qin’s advice. Older, wiser!" Xiao Lin laughed, giving Elder Qin a gentle compliment.
Such compliments were most effective for Elder Qin, who laughed heartily, saying, "Now, the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves before!"
"The latter waves still stand firm on the beach!" Xiao Lin smiled slightly, knowing although Elder Qin was initially unfriendly, he wasn’t one of those stubborn old men. Once he’d proven his capabilities, Elder Qin had been cooperative. Naturally, Xiao Lin would show him due respect.
Subsequently, the two discussed their understandings of Dan Qing’s condition, complementing each other’s knowledge. Elder Qin, after decades immersed in Chinese medicine, although having made mistakes in broader judgments, had unique insights into details. Xiao Lin frequently nodded in agreement, finally saying, "Elder Qin, I fear I have to leave Yanjing in the next few days. If I depart, I’ll rely on you to handle things with Dan Qing. I’ll inform the hospital director as well."
Elder Qin was taken aback for a moment, then his expression changed slightly. Had Sun Yifei and Xiao Lin worked together for a while? Sun Yifei’s research focused on viruses, and the most significant contagious virus in recent years was the HTC4 virus four years ago. But just now, after checking on Dan Qing, Sun Yifei invited Xiao Lin to his office. Could it be related to recent reports on the HTC4 mutated virus in Jingliang Province? Though the reports claimed it was under control and the expert group had nearly completed antibody research.
Elder Qin pulled Xiao Lin aside and quietly asked, "Is there a problem in Jingliang Province?"
Xiao Lin was quite surprised. Who would have thought a seventy-plus-year-old man could think so well and quickly grasp key points? After pondering briefly, he replied, "Yes!"
"Rest assured, I will do my utmost to care for Dan Qing!" It was the first time Elder Qin promised a young person something and with such an earnest attitude.
"Thank you!" Xiao Lin was very grateful for Elder Qin’s help. With Elder Qin in charge, Dan Qing’s condition would certainly head in a positive direction. Then, Xiao Lin called Sun Yifei right in front of Elder Qin. Sun Yifei, who had just left the hospital, naturally agreed to Xiao Lin’s request, yet it also confirmed that the joke he’d previously made with Xiao Lin might turn true. Thus, it proved the HTC4 mutated virus in Jingliang Province was on the brink of becoming uncontrollable, affecting Sun Yifei’s mood.
Xiao Lin had just hung up when his phone rang again. It was Xia Xue calling. Xiao Lin apologized to Elder Qin, "Elder Qin, I need to take this call!"
"Alright, you go ahead. Things here are almost settled. Leave your number so it’s easy to contact later. My phone number is:..." After reciting a string of numbers, Elder Qin, along with the nurse, left the lounge.
Xiao Lin answered the phone, gently saying, "Xia Xue, what’s wrong?"
"Where are you now? Come back immediately, someone at the school hospital is looking for you urgently!" Xia Xue’s tone was very hurried, indicating something serious had happened over there.
"Uh... What happened? I’ll head back right away!" Xiao Lin spoke while heading out, as Xia Xue rarely called with such urgency.
"I can’t explain it at the moment. If things are okay on your side, come back immediately. We’re waiting for you in the office!" Xia Xue said and then hung up.
"We?" Xiao Lin was a bit puzzled by who "we" included.
It took Xiao Lin about ten minutes from the inpatient department to the parking area, which was relatively quick compared to taking over half an hour to arrive earlier.
It was now noon, busier than when Xiao Lin first arrived. From Yan University’s gate to the first affiliated hospital was just two stops, but required passing three intersections. While parking, Xiao Lin casually turned on the radio.
As the traffic light turned on, he was startled to hear an urgent news flash from the radio. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation.)