"You just keep protecting your precious son-in-law, Old Master Tang," Su Yunlong said.
"I only have a basic understanding of medicine," Jiang Ning replied modestly, still wearing a humble expression.
"Brother Xiachuan, you don't know yet—my son-in-law's medical skills are truly extraordinary! My family has a close friend, the Qin Family, and our families are as close as can be. Old Qin's leg..."
Su Yunlong suddenly launched into a passionate praise of his son-in-law, detailing every step of Jiang Ning's treatment of Old Qin.
Tang Xiachuan listened intently, growing increasingly astonished. It was exactly as he had suspected—Jiang Ning's medical skills were truly heaven-defying!
He was already a Three Grandmaster, with mastery in Brewing and the Erhu reaching the Great Grandmaster level. Now, with the addition of a medical Grandmaster, that made him a Four Grandmaster!
Just having one Grandmaster skill was already considered extraordinary. Four Grandmasters—that was enough to make anyone green with envy! He would surely be remembered throughout history!
Tang Xiachuan began to ponder, growing more convinced that he must strengthen his relationship with Jiang Ning.
"Master Jiang, when you have some free time, would you consider accompanying me to Kyoto?
I have an old comrade-in-arms there, someone who was once my Chief Instructor and a senior leader. His condition is... exceptionally peculiar.
The Chief Instructor has contracted some strange illness. His body temperature fluctuates wildly, sometimes burning hot like a branding iron, other times freezing cold like frost.
In the height of summer, he's still shivering despite being wrapped in several layers of quilts. Yet in winter, he can't stand the heat and needs to soak in ice water just to feel slightly comfortable.
What's even stranger is his pulse. It's utterly chaotic, as if multiple forces are colliding within his body.
The renowned physicians who've consulted on his case have all been baffled by this complex pulse. None of them have been able to accurately diagnose the cause, let alone prescribe an effective treatment.
This illness has been tormenting the Chief Instructor for a long time. He's wasted away to skin and bones, and his spirit is fading. It breaks my heart to see him like this.
So, I'm swallowing my pride and begging you, Master Jiang, to come with me and examine him. Perhaps you can save the Chief Instructor."
Tang Xiachuan looked at Jiang Ning with an expression of urgent sincerity, his eyes brimming with desperate hope.
Jiang Ning frowned slightly, pondering for a moment. His fingers tapped lightly on the table as various diseases flashed through his mind like a movie.
The illness sounded both complex and peculiar. Although he had some similar conditions in mind, it would be best to examine the patient personally to determine the exact cause.
After a while, Jiang Ning looked up, his gaze steady as he met Tang Xiachuan's eyes. "Old Master Tang," he said slowly, "in that case, I'll accompany you to Kyoto.
However, this illness doesn't sound easy to treat, and I can't guarantee a cure. I can only promise to do my best."
Tang Xiachuan's eyes lit up with surprise at these words. The worry on his face eased considerably as he hurriedly responded, "Master Jiang's willingness to help is a blessing for my Chief Instructor! Regardless of the outcome, we will be eternally grateful.
When would Master Jiang be available? I'll arrange the travel plans immediately."
Jiang Ning considered for a moment. "There's no need to delay. I'll finish some minor matters tomorrow and depart for Kyoto the day after."
"Alright, alright! I'll head back and start preparations right away. I'll make sure everything is perfectly arranged, so Master Jiang won't have to worry about a thing!"
Tang Xiachuan stood up excitedly, gripping Jiang Ning's hand tightly and shaking it vigorously.
After Tang Xiachuan left, Su Yunlong turned to Jiang Ning with a smile. "Jiang Ning, since you're going to Kyoto to visit Brother Xiachuan's Chief Instructor, your official position will surely be quite high. But this illness sounds rather strange. You need to be careful with everything you do."
Jiang Ning understood his father-in-law's meaning perfectly. It was best not to jump to conclusions without sufficient evidence. He nodded gently. "Don't worry, Dad. I know what I'm doing."
Su Yunlong continued, "Mengmeng can stay here with your mother and me. Just focus on your business in Kyoto."
Jiang Ning replied, "Good point. I'm going to treat her illness, and taking Mengmeng along would be inconvenient. I'll be relying on you both this time."
Liu Mengyan playfully chided him, "Silly child, what nonsense! Mengmeng is my precious granddaughter too. Of course, your father and I will take care of her."
Though she spoke this way, Liu Mengyan privately thought that Jiang Ning was a polite and considerate young man. He wouldn't take their offer to care for Mengmeng for granted, and her fondness for this son-in-law grew considerably.
They had seen too many of those rich second-generation brats. At first, they would put on a show of good manners, but later revealed their absurd and indulgent natures.
Some spent their days immersed in decadent parties, squandering lavishly in luxurious villas. They wasted expensive wine like plain water and littered the grounds with empty bottles.
Others, seeking thrills, disregarded all rules and raced recklessly on the roads, their engines roaring and disturbing the peace, showing no concern for the safety of others.
Still others engaged in shady dealings, secretly colluding with unscrupulous figures. They would resort to any means to make money, their hypocrisy, greed, and selfishness a stark contrast to their earlier polished and courteous facade.
Compared to these brats, the Jiang Ning their daughter had chosen, though from a humble farming family, far surpassed them in both character and ability.
This was why, from Su Che's childhood, they had reluctantly entrusted him to their political-minded in-laws to raise.
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Jiang Ning nodded. "Alright. I'll leave Mengmeng with Mom—I trust her completely."
Su Yunlong heard this and felt something was off. "What's this? You don't trust me to take care of her?"
Jiang Ning quickly explained, "No, Dad, that's not what I meant at all."
To be honest, while his father-in-law was a shrewd businessman, Jiang Ning wasn't entirely comfortable entrusting such a young girl as Mengmeng to him.
Su Yunlong snorted dismissively. "Hmph, if that's not what you meant, why do I feel like you're hiding something?"
Liu Mengyan patted Su Yunlong's shoulder and glared at him. "Enough, enough, Xiao Meng's dad. Don't pick on the boy. Look at how well Mengmeng is drawing now—could you even teach her that?"
"Hey, hey, you always take your precious son-in-law's side!" Su Yunlong coughed twice and quickly changed the subject. "Jiang Ning, send me the cooking video you recorded today."
"Sure, Dad. I'll send it right away."
Jiang Ning immediately picked up his phone and sent the midday cooking video to Su Yunlong via Huaxin.
*Ring-ring!*
At that moment, Jiang Ning's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID—it was Wu Lianqu, the general manager of Huayin Planning.
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