“Hmph~ I used to think that people in the city would have broad horizons, but they’re nothing more than a bunch of shortsighted fools!” Ye Chen was extremely frustrated.
Ever since he came down from the mountain, everything had gone wrong. His proud divine-level medical skills seemed to be of no use. At first, he thought it was just the Lin family being foolish, but he didn’t expect… even those sick people he just met wouldn’t let him treat them! Some even cursed at him.
Someone had spread rumors that he was a charlatan and had even killed people while practicing medicine.
The most ridiculous thing was… just earlier, an old man with a sudden heart attack collapsed on the ground. With the heart of a healer, Ye Chen wanted to help, but a punk with dyed yellow hair popped out from nowhere and called him a quack. Before he could even make a move, the old man died of fright right there.
Ye Chen nearly got thrown back into the police station. It was a huge trap!
“I must be under surveillance~” Ye Chen wasn’t a fool. He sensed something was off. It felt like there was always someone scheming against him in secret. As the Chosen One, the feeling of being unable to show off was akin to seeing Sister Feng while practicing the Ultimate Control Technique.
“No, I need to go buy some poisons first, get some deadly venom… The enemy is in the dark, and I’m in the open!” His face turned grim. “Hmph~ don’t let me find out who you are, or I’ll make sure you can’t live or die in peace!”
A shadow crossed Ye Chen’s face. “Forget it, I’ll visit the Lin family first. I wonder how Miss Lin Qingqiu is doing.”
Even after spending more than half a week locked up, Ye Chen couldn’t forget Lin Qingqiu.
“I must explain things to her clearly. That old man’s death was suspicious, and Miss Lin might be in danger.”
Ye Chen began to brainwash himself…
…
“You… why did you call me here?” Lin Qingqiu stood before Mo Cinian, nervously pinching the hem of her shirt.
Since last night, her feelings toward this man had become very complicated. If possible, she would rather avoid him altogether.
“It’s nothing. I just want to take you out for a walk, help you relax,” Mo Cinian smiled and wrapped his arm around the girl’s slender waist.
“You…” Lin Qingqiu trembled slightly but finally gave up struggling.
“Where are we going? I’m not feeling well… I might not be able to walk too far,” she said shyly, rubbing her thigh.
“Then let’s go mountain climbing!”
“(◎﹏◎)”
“Haha… I’m kidding. We’re just going out for a casual stroll. Think of it as a honeymoon.”
Of course, Mo Cinian wasn’t really taking Lin Qingqiu on a honeymoon. He wasn’t that free. Since he was going to meet the legendary Chosen One, how could he not bring along his little heroine?
A mischievous smile appeared on Mo Cinian’s lips. He could already imagine Ye Chen’s frustrated face.
…
Ye Chen got lost.
Having just come down from the mountain, he didn’t even have a phone, only a few hundred yuan in his pocket. As a once-prominent miracle doctor, he planned to conquer the city, but without a GPS, he got lost in the bustling streets.
Under the blazing sun, he found a curb to sit on, exhausted.
Clink~
A coin fell in front of him. At the same time, a mother and her young daughter passed by.
The mother patted the little girl’s head and said earnestly, “See? You have to study hard so you can have a proper job.”
“Okay~” the little girl responded sweetly.
Ye Chen: “……”
Looking at the coin in front of him, he felt deeply insulted.
“Hmph~ A hidden dragon shouldn’t be used lightly, it must keep its edge concealed. I’m just in a low period. With my divine medical skills, it’s only a matter of time before I soar across the heavens.”
Before leaving the mountain, his second master had told him: “A golden carp is never meant for a shallow pond. You’re destined to be a soaring dragon!”
He believed it!
Ye Chen’s gaze grew firm. His current patience was only for future greatness. Thinking this, he bent down, picked up the coin, blew off the dust, and slipped it into his pocket.
Suddenly, a commotion arose in the distance.
“Grandpa? Grandpa, what’s wrong?”
“Dad? Dad, are you okay?”
“Quick! Call an ambulance! Someone collapsed!”
Wait… why did I say ‘another’?
“This time, I must act. Even if someone tries to stop me, I will prove myself!”
Ye Chen clenched his fists, his gaze growing more determined.
…
“Move aside, I’m a doctor, let me take a look!” Ye Chen squeezed through the crowd.
Sure enough, an elderly man in his seventies was lying on the ground, twitching, foaming at the mouth—it looked like he didn’t have much time left.
“Doctor? Who’s the doctor?” A middle-aged man beside the old man looked up as if seeing hope.
“Me!” Ye Chen stood confidently.
“You…” The man hesitated upon seeing Ye Chen. His clothes were ragged, and he hadn’t bathed in days—he looked more like a beggar.
“Yes! It’s me. I only need to make a move, and he’ll be saved,” Ye Chen said, then glanced at the old man and continued, “If I’m not mistaken, this old man has hypertension and diabetes, and probably atherosclerosis too. He’s showing symptoms of a cerebral hemorrhage… he must have had an episode before, right?”
The middle-aged man was instantly excited.
“Yes, yes! You’re absolutely right. Please save my father!”
“Of course!”
Ye Chen’s emotions surged. Finally, he could show his skills, and someone believed in him.
However… there were bad people in the crowd.
“Don’t let him treat! This guy is a con artist, a charlatan who scams people. My second aunt’s third uncle died because of him. I have video evidence!”
“Yeah, yeah! Let me expose him. His name is Ye Chen. He’s a swindler who cheats people everywhere. He doesn’t even have a medical license!”
Ye Chen: “……”