"What, he actually dared to question the Imperial Physician Gu's medical skills?"
"My heavens, he questioned Doctor Yu earlier, and now he's even bolder, directly questioning Imperial Physician Gu."
"This is a true Imperial Physician, someone who has treated top leaders. Now, to be questioned by a mere youngster, the world is truly going downhill."
"Who gave him the guts to speak so arrogantly here?"
"..."
Suddenly, a chorus of angry curses erupted.
Gu Tianhe, he was an Imperial Physician, a pinnacle of Chinese medicine. Yet Li Se was just a young man in his early twenties daring to question Gu Tianhe's medical skills here, naturally causing dissatisfaction among many.
"Presumptuous!" Yu Tianran roared. "You dare to question my teacher? Who gave you the nerve? Do you really think you can look down on others after studying for a few years?"
Zhang Yi said coldly, "He even dares to question Imperial Physician Gu. Is he so desperate to curry favor that he's gone mad? He probably doesn't even know what an Imperial Physician is."
A hint of displeasure flashed across Gu Tianhe's aged face. He looked at Li Se and said, "I've been practicing medicine for decades, and you're the first to dare question my skills. You ignorant junior, are you even worthy?"
"I'm just speaking the truth," Li Se said indifferently.
"Anan!" Zhang Yi called out.
A man over 1.8 meters tall walked out, his muscles terrifyingly sculpted.
"If you dare question Imperial Physician Gu again, I'll have someone tear you limb from limb!" Zhang Yi said fiercely.
Yao Shiqing's expression changed slightly. She quickly said, "Uncle Huang, Physician Li's medical skills are truly incredible. He cured my illness."
"Shiqing, you're still too young," Huangpu Ze shook his head. "At your age, even if you have some medical skill, can it compare to Imperial Physician Gu? Let him leave. I don't want to see him again. If he doesn't leave, things might get physical. Do you know the price of questioning an Imperial Physician?"
The status of an Imperial Physician was extremely noble. Even though Gu Tianhe had retired, he had connections with many influential figures in the capital. If he were truly angered, it wouldn't just be Li Se; even someone of Huangpu Ze's standing would find it difficult to withstand.
"Believe it or not, I'm leaving!" Li Se couldn't be bothered to say more and turned to leave.
"Physician Li..." Yao Shiqing truly hadn't expected things to escalate to this point. She quickly chased after him.
"You go in first," Li Se said, shaking his head.
"Physician Li, I'm truly sorry. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have suffered such grievances," Yao Shiqing said apologetically, her expression also showing nervousness. She worried Li Se might hold it against her.
"This has nothing to do with you, but your Uncle Huang probably won't live long," Li Se said indifferently.
Yao Shiqing gritted her teeth. "Physician Li, can I ask you for a favor?"
"To treat Mr. Huang?" Li Se saw her intention.
"Yes," Yao Shiqing nodded. "No matter what, he's a good friend of my father's. I can't bear to see him in trouble."
Li Se spread his hands helplessly. "As you saw, no one is willing to believe me. Even if I wanted to offer treatment, I wouldn't have the chance."
"Then if Imperial Physician Gu truly makes a mistake later, is there any way to remedy it?" Yao Shiqing asked anxiously.
Li Se hesitated for a moment, then said, "If something goes wrong later, press a few of his acupoints..."
"Where are these acupoints?" Yao Shiqing was not a doctor and naturally didn't know where the acupoints were.
Li Se reached out and touched Yao Shiqing at a few points. One acupoint was in a rather private location, which made Yao Shiqing blush deeply.
After informing Yao Shiqing of the acupoint locations, Li Se left without looking back. The method he suggested would only temporarily preserve Huangpu Ze's life. Acupuncture was extremely precise. The reason many people didn't believe in acupuncture now was that even a slight mistake could lead to severe consequences.
And Huangpu Ze had already received acupuncture at the wrong points once. If it happened again, he would surely die!
In the clubhouse.
"What kind of person is he, to dare question Imperial Physician Gu?"
"Exactly. He even dared to say Imperial Physician Gu's acupuncture was off, and that he wouldn't live for half an hour. Who gave him the courage to say such a thing?"
"He's just a clown, deliberately exaggerating the condition to get an opportunity to curry favor with Mr. Huang."
"Little do they know, this will only offend Mr. Huang and Imperial Physician Gu."
"..."
The people in the clubhouse were still sneering at Li Se with extreme disdain. Even though Li Se had already left, they still wanted to curse him.
When Yao Shiqing returned and heard everyone still cursing Li Se, she felt very displeased but said nothing. Instead, she looked at Huangpu Ze with concern.
She firmly believed Li Se's words. Even if Gu Tianhe was the one performing acupuncture on Huangpu Ze, she felt Li Se's judgment wouldn't be wrong!
"That scoundrel. If Anan weren't protecting Imperial Physician Gu, I'd have Anan go and kill that kid right now!" Zhang Yi snorted coldly. However, he knew priorities. The most important thing now was Gu Tianhe. Although there was no immediate danger, he had to be prepared for any eventuality.
"At such a young age, he's already resorting to deception. A tragedy for Chinese medicine!" Gu Tianhe sighed deeply and began his acupuncture. His movements were swift and precise.
"As expected of an Imperial Physician!"
"I see many Chinese medicine practitioners acupuncture slowly, needing to find acupoints with great precision. But look at Imperial Physician Gu, he hesitates not at all!"
"..."
Everyone marveled.
After a round of acupuncture, Gu Tianhe asked, "Mr. Huang, how do you feel?"
"I feel much better," Huangpu Ze felt very relaxed. The weakness he had felt earlier was gone.
"Next, I will write a prescription. Take it for a week, and you will be fully recovered," Gu Tianhe said with a smile.
"Mhm..." Huangpu Ze had just nodded when he felt a surge of blood rushing upwards. With a "poof," he coughed out a mouthful of blood. His complexion, which had returned to normal, turned extremely pale at that moment.
"What's happening?" Everyone was shocked.
Even Gu Tianhe's expression changed drastically. He quickly took Huangpu Ze's pulse. As he did, his face darkened: "It's beyond saving!"
"How could this be?" Yu Tianran was somewhat dumbfounded.
The secretary hurried to say, "Imperial Physician Gu, you must save Mr. Huang!"
"I'll try my best," Gu Tianhe nodded. In his heart, he felt a little vexed. Could it be that the young man was right, and his acupuncture was indeed off the mark?
"How could this happen?"
"Could it be that the clown was right?"
"How is that possible? This is an Imperial Physician!"
"..."
For a moment, doubts began to surface.