Chapter 48

Chapter 48 'Little uncle, can you not work overtime tonight and come home early?

I want to treat the family to dinner at the place across the street.' David and Su Xiaowei were carrying their schoolbags and about to leave when they heard this and cheered, 'Really, Sister A Ling?' Even Susan, who was only one year old, giggled along.

Although she didn't understand, she was infected by her brothers' happiness.

Su Fuling said, 'Of course.' Zhou Huijuan shooed the two children, 'Hurry up and go to school.

What dinner?

Eating at home is fine.' She had just decided to send A Ling to school, so they needed to save money.

The two younger cousins shrugged and left hand in hand.

Su Fuling said, 'Aunt, it's not like we eat out often.

I just thought since business is good and I've earned some money, and yesterday I heard Sister A Jing mention eating at a restaurant, I wanted to treat everyone.' Zhou Huijuan said, 'Food from outside isn't as good as homemade.

I'll make you something delicious tonight.' Su Fuling: '...Then little uncle should come back early.

Little uncle, no overtime tonight, right?

Take a day off today.' She didn't know why her little uncle had been beaten, but coming home would definitely be safer.

Su Jueming said with a smile, 'Ah, we can celebrate anytime.

Family doesn't need to be so particular.' Su Fuling said, 'Little uncle, it has to be today!' Su Jueming thought for a moment and felt it was okay, 'Alright.' Su Fuling was relieved.

As long as her little uncle was home tonight, they could avoid these troubles.

After going out, Su Fuling still had this matter on her mind.

She could let go of other people's affairs, but when it came to her own family, she couldn't.

Moreover, even though she had asked her uncle to come home, the test result still hadn't changed.

She decided to leave work early today to pick up her little uncle and take him home.

She had to keep an eye on him personally.

Besides, this area was all Sifang Association territory.

Could her little uncle's beating be related to the Sifang Association?

When she arrived at the shop, Su Fuling asked, 'Shasha, does the Sifang Association usually beat people on the streets?' Chen Shasha was startled and quickly said, 'How could that be?

Our Sifang Association, as long as we collect protection fees, we don't bully the merchants.

Our branch has a lot of business around here, and we don't rob the merchants.

Doctor Su, you don't think we're bad, do you?' She really didn't want Doctor Su to dislike her.

Not only because her brother had told her to get along well with Doctor Su, but also because she herself really liked Doctor Su as a friend.

Su Fuling said, 'Shasha, Su's Clinic on West Second Street is run by my uncle.

Please tell your brother that if there's any misunderstanding, we can talk it out, no need for violence.' Since she had a cooperative relationship with the Sifang Association, she should give a heads-up.

For her family, she would use every connection she had.

Chen Shasha quickly said, 'How could that be?

My brother specifically told people to take care of Su's Clinic.

Doctor Su, trust me.' Su Fuling couldn't figure it out.

Then how did her uncle get injured?

Was it during a house call?

Then she definitely couldn't let her uncle make house calls today.

Zhao Facai said, 'Master, did you see that your uncle is in some kind of trouble?' Su Fuling said, 'I saw that his complexion was bad this morning.' 'Ah, then you need to be careful.' Zhao Facai felt sour inside, thinking that Su Fuling's uncle was really lucky to have someone check his health and fortune every day.

Chen Shasha also felt a bit uneasy, thinking, could it be that the new henchmen of the Sifang Association didn't know the situation and really offended Doctor Su's uncle?

She thought for a moment and quickly went next door to call her brother.

She couldn't let the relationship get to a point where it couldn't be salvaged.

Chen Shan had just finished a phone call with Wen Shu when he received his sister's call.

Hearing what Chen Shasha said, Chen Shan had no doubts.

Since Doctor Su had foreseen that something would happen at Su's Clinic today, it must be true.

This was Sifang Association territory, and it was Doctor Su's uncle.

Whether or not it was done by Sifang Association people, he had to take care of it.

After hanging up, he called A Si over.

A Si used to be Li Liang's henchman.

Since Li Liang stopped participating in territorial disputes and such, he recommended A Si to Chen Shan.

Chen Shan saw that A Si was simple-minded and was willing to give him a chance.

Since A Si also knew Doctor Su, he gave him this task: 'Today, you guard the area near Su's Clinic.

If anyone causes trouble, go and defuse the situation.

Don't let anyone hurt Mr.

Su.' This was the first time A Si had been given a solo task by Chen Shan.

He was filled with fighting spirit and immediately patted his chest, 'I'll keep a close watch, Brother Shan, rest assured!' Even knowing that the Sifang Association had been notified, Su Fuling still couldn't relax, because the prediction information column still hadn't changed.

After a busy day, at five in the afternoon, Su Fuling prepared to leave work early.

Chen Shasha guessed she was probably worried about her family, so she comforted her, 'Doctor Su, don't worry.

Just now A Si called me and said everything is normal.

On our Sifang Association turf, no one dares to act recklessly.' Su Fuling said gratefully, 'Sorry for the trouble today.

I have a dinner appointment with my family, so I'm going home early.

By the way, Shasha, if something happens today, I might need to ask for your help.' Even if it meant owing a favor, she had to ask.

Chen Shasha immediately said, 'Doctor Su, if anything happens, just call out.

A Si is near your home, just call him.

If you can't find him, you can call my brother's office!' Su Fuling didn't go home but went directly to Su's Clinic.

There were quite a few people in the clinic.

Tang Bo was also sitting there idly, telling others how good Su Jueming's niece's medical skills were, and how she had cured his chronic ailment.

'Is that true, A Ming?

Your niece is that amazing?' asked Granny Sun, a neighbor who had come for treatment, curiously.

Tang Bo said, 'Would I lie for A Ming?

Before, my A Jing gave me medicine, and it didn't work at all.

Now, after just one dose of A Ming's niece's prescription, I feel a clear improvement.

See, I don't even ask A Ming for massages anymore.' Su Jueming smiled as he gave someone an injection, then tidied the medicine bottles on the tray.

'Whether it works or not, you can try it yourself.' 'Look, speak of the devil,' Tang Bo suddenly pointed outside.

Su Fuling walked in from outside carrying her medical kit.

'Little uncle.' Su Jueming was surprised.

'Why are you back so early?' 'We agreed to eat together, and I also wanted a day off,' Su Fuling said with a smile.

'You're busy here, let me help.' The sooner they finished, the sooner they could go home.

Granny Sun said, 'You're A Ming's niece, right?

You're really pretty.

I heard your medical skills are excellent.

Can you take a look at me too?' Su Fuling said with a smile, 'Granny, my uncle has already seen you.' Su Jueming said, 'That's right, she's already had her injection.

She just likes to join in the fun.' Granny Sun was known in the building as having sharp eyes and ears, and she loved to be in the middle of things.

Not only was she sharp, but she also had a quick tongue.

Granny Sun laughed, 'I'm just testing you, to see if A Tang is bragging.' Tang Bo quickly urged Su Fuling to take a look at Granny Sun to prove he wasn't lying.

Su Fuling had no choice but to quickly examine her, then go home early.

But after taking Granny Sun's pulse, Su Fuling couldn't rush anymore.

She found that Granny Sun's pulse was slow and weak.

This was no common cold.

'Granny, let me see your tongue.' Granny Sun opened her mouth for her to see.

The tongue was pale with a thin white coating, clearly indicating qi deficiency with spontaneous sweating and a weak constitution leading to colds.

This wasn't an ordinary cold; it was a recurrent cold caused by a weak body.

'Granny, do you often catch colds?

After taking medicine, you catch another cold soon after?' Granny Sun looked at Su Jueming in surprise.

Su Jueming immediately waved his hand, 'I never said that.

And it's been a long time since you came to me for treatment.' Granny Sun was embarrassed.

That was true; she had indeed been going to big clinics before.

But every time it cost a lot of money.

With frequent colds, spending large sums on treatment—her children were willing, but she wasn't.

Su Fuling said, 'This isn't an occasional cold.

It's caused by qi deficiency in the body.

Simply put, your spleen and lungs are weak, and your immune function is declining, making you prone to intermittent cold symptoms.

Just taking cold medicine won't work; you need to strengthen the root.' Tang Bo immediately said, 'See, I told you A Ling's medical skills are good.

She hit the nail on the head.' Granny Sun said, 'Ah, how do I supplement?

Will it cost a lot of money?' Su Fuling smiled, 'It won't cost much.

I'll prescribe a formula.

After five doses, you should see improvement.

To consolidate, you can take another five doses.

The medicine isn't expensive; there aren't many rare herbs.' Hearing this, Granny Sun felt relieved, but asked again, 'Is it really effective?

Chinese medicine is such a hassle.' Tang Bo was speechless.

'Well, it's better than wasting money.

Would we lie to you?

I take it every day.' Granny Sun remembered that she did smell medicine from Tang Bo's house, and thought about all the money she had spent on cold treatments.

She really didn't want to get sick again.

'Then I'll trouble A Ling.

How much for the consultation?' Su Fuling smiled, 'It's just a prescription, no charge.' Su Fuling wrote the prescription, and Tang Bo kindly took her to get the medicine.

As a patient cured by Su Fuling, Tang Bo now only wanted everyone to know how amazing Su Fuling was.

He kept telling Granny Sun how fast her medicine worked, 'Once you get the medicine, go home and take it properly.

The sooner you take it, the sooner you'll get better.' Watching the two leave, Su Fuling urged Su Jueming to go home.

Su Jueming said helplessly, 'No need to go so early.

Treating one more patient means earning a bit more money.' After all, the family would need money soon.

'I already left work early, little uncle.

Just today,' Su Fuling urged.

Su Jueming had no choice but to follow her home.

Before leaving, he did tell the shop next door to notify him if there were any phone calls for him.

Su Fuling said, 'Who would need to contact you today?' Su Jueming said, 'I'm worried about regular customers waiting.

You know, as a doctor, you're not your own master at all.' Watching Su Fuling and Su Jueming leave, a yawning A Si went to call Chen Shan and report the situation.

Chen Shan thought for a moment and said, 'Keep guarding.

Work a bit harder today.' Since Doctor Su had foreseen something would happen, if he didn't go today, he wouldn't be at ease at all.

In the evening, the family had a hearty meal.

Not only had Su Fuling bought vegetables and fruit, but Zhou Huijuan also made a lot of desserts.

Although they didn't eat out, David and Su Xiaowei were still delighted.

The two brothers ate until their mouths were greasy.

Susan nibbled on her mother's desserts and happily walked around in her walker.

Seeing this, Su Jueming couldn't help but smile, feeling that no matter how hard it was, as long as the family had food and drink and lived well together, it was worth it.

Su Fuling kept glancing at the clock.

She also opened the System to check the test information for her uncle and found that it still hadn't changed.

If the danger had been avoided, the information would have changed.

Su Fuling pulled up Bao Youliang's information from yesterday, and it had indeed changed.

The illness column now included a condition of right arm dislocation.

This meant the person had been caught and was indeed injured.

The information updated in real time.

So her uncle's information hadn't changed—was it because the danger hadn't passed yet?

Su Fuling had no mind for studying.

She kept her little uncle studying medical books with her and asked her aunt to lock the door early.

She said she wanted to study and wouldn't see anyone.

At nine-thirty, Su Fuling was getting sleepy.

When she studied in the System, she didn't feel tired, so she forgot that her usual bedtime was around nine.

That was a healthy schedule.

But she insisted on staying awake.

Her little uncle's information still hadn't changed!

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

'A Ming, there's a phone call for you.

They want you to go to Tsim Sha Tsui Pier immediately.

There's a car coming to pick you up.' Hearing this, Su Jueming, who had been a bit drowsy, suddenly perked up.

'Okay, I'll go right away.' Su Fuling was no longer sleepy either.

'Little uncle, why are you going out so late?' 'Ah, a regular customer has fallen ill and needs a doctor,' Su Jueming said as he hurriedly changed his shoes.

Zhou Huijuan was worried.

'It's so late...' 'As a doctor, can I just ignore a patient because it's late?' Su Jueming retorted.

He couldn't say that these patients weren't the kind you could just ignore.

He had already agreed to be on call.

If he delayed their treatment, those gangsters would come after him later, and that would be no small matter.

His clinic might not be able to stay open, and he would be harassed in the future.

Once you enter the underworld, you're not your own master.

Su Jueming had unspeakable bitterness in his heart.

To make money, he had to endure this hardship, and he couldn't tell his family.

'Don't worry, I've made house calls at ten at night before.

You go to bed early, I'll be back soon.' With that, he ran to open the door.

Su Fuling stopped him.

'Little uncle, don't go out.

It feels dangerous at night.' Su Jueming said, 'A Ling, you're a doctor too.

How can you not understand?

And this patient is very important.

I have to go.' Su Fuling looked at her little uncle's determined yet helpless eyes and knew he really had difficulties.

'Little uncle, I'll go with you.' She could also call the Sifang Association people to go along.

Her little uncle wasn't a gang member.

He was probably caught in a fight on the road or had an accident.

If there were more people, no one would dare to beat him up.

Hearing this, Su Jueming immediately glared at her, for the first time scolding Su Fuling, 'Why are you being so disobedient?

It's so late, why are you following me out?' Without further delay, he pushed open the door and left.

Letting A Ling go to a gang fight?

Was he crazy?

Su Fuling wasn't reassured.

She greeted her aunt and ran out as well.

Zhou Huijuan didn't know why Su Fuling was in such a hurry.

She could only chase to the door and shout, 'A Ling, come back!' The hallway was already empty.

Su Jueming really didn't want to take Su Fuling.

Knowing she was following, he ran downstairs as if being chased and got into the car that had come to pick him up.

Su Fuling watched the car drive away and quickly shouted toward the street, 'A Si!' A Si was dozing off.

Startled awake, he got out of his car.

'Doctor Su, I'm here.' 'Quick, take me to Tsim Sha Tsui Pier.' A Si quickly patted the henchman dozing in the car.

'Hurry up and call Brother Shan.' The henchman wiped his drool and rushed into a nearby shop with a phone.

By the time he finished the call and came back, the car had already driven off.