CHAPTER 1018: CHAPTER 1010: NOT RESIGNING ANYMORE

"Not at all, not at all." Xiao Yifei modestly chuckled. "Why be modest? Skill is skill, I admire it from the bottom of my heart." The bald man laughed heartily. Seeing this, Xiao Yifei also burst into laughter.

Before long, the two of them reached their destination talking and laughing. "Mr. Xiao, I won’t see you off." The bald brother stuck his head out of the car and said to Xiao Yifei.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yifei smiled, motioning for the bald brother to be careful on the road, then turned and went upstairs.

By this time it was already quite late, and as soon as he entered, Xiao Yifei smelled a fragrant aroma. "Wow, this smells so good. Who’s showing off their cooking skills?" he said as he smiled and walked into the kitchen, only to see a familiar figure busy there. Upon closer look, wasn’t it Hua Xiangrong?

Usually, seeing her assertive appearance, he didn’t expect her to have such a domestic side, Xiao Yifei thought. "Xiao Yifei, you’re back?" Father Hua opened the door and happened to see Xiao Yifei returning.

Hearing this, Xiao Yifei smiled and nodded. "What did the old general want with you this time?" Father Hua asked as he sat down beside the sofa.

"Oh, it’s like this." As he spoke, Xiao Yifei also sat down on the sofa and continued, "Mr. Deng has an old friend who is sick and wants me to take a look."

"Mr. Deng’s old friend? Wouldn’t that be the Marshal then?" Father Hua joked. Hearing Father Hua mention the Marshal, Xiao Yifei paused and then said excitedly, "Hey, Uncle Hua, how did you know it’s the Marshal?"

"I was just saying, don’t take it to heart." Father Hua smiled awkwardly and replied.

"I say, you two, stop standing around and come eat." At some unknown time, Hua Xiangrong had already brought the cooked dishes to the table. Seeing a table full of delicious food, Xiao Yifei couldn’t help but praise, "Wow, who would have thought this little girl would be such a good cook." As he spoke, Xiao Yifei helped Father Hua to the table.

"Yes indeed, hurry up and try!" Hua Xiangrong proudly waved her chopsticks and said.

"I’ll try!" Hearing Hua Xiangrong’s words, Xiao Yifei hurriedly took a bite, "Delicious!" After taking the first bite, Xiao Yifei realized how skillful this girl was at cooking and couldn’t help but give her a thumbs up in his mind.

"Come on, sit down and eat." Father Hua, watching the two of them, said with a smile.

"Alright!" Hua Xiangrong cheerfully agreed and sat down to start eating. Seeing this, Xiao Yifei also sat down and started eating peacefully.

"By the way, Rong’er, how’s work going?" At the dinner table, Father Hua also asked about Hua Xiangrong’s work. Hearing this, Hua Xiangrong smiled mysteriously and said, "I have decided not to quit!"

"Really?" Hearing Hua Xiangrong’s words, Xiao Yifei laughed heartily, knowing that Hua Xiangrong had decided to remain a police officer. Xiao Yifei was genuinely happy for her because it meant she still believed in justice!

"So you’re planning to continue being a police officer?" Xiao Yifei asked Hua Xiangrong, looking at her.

"Absolutely!" Hua Xiangrong affirmed without thinking. Hearing the definitive answer, Xiao Yifei nodded, then turned the conversation to Father Hua, "By the way, Uncle Hua, how is your leg?" Previously, although Xiao Yifei couldn’t treat Father Hua’s leg, he had prescribed some medications for him, and he didn’t know how effective they were, which is why he asked.

"Hey, don’t mention it. Ever since I used the medications you gave, my leg has been gradually regaining sensation. Although I can’t walk, it’s much better than before." Father Hua’s reply was filled with surprise and joy,

"That’s good, but once I find my things, treating your leg will be no problem!"

"Take your time, take your time." Father Hua didn’t push Xiao Yifei, as such things were beyond his control. He was already very grateful for Xiao Yifei’s willingness to help.

After dinner, Xiao Yifei returned to his room, and he couldn’t help but think of Tang Rong and Shi Miaomiao, who were far away. Although previously he found it annoying to be pestered by that tigress Tang Rong every day, now that he was suddenly away, he kind of missed it.

"I wonder how they are doing, should I give them a call?" Xiao Yifei stared blankly at the ceiling, pondering. "Forget it, forget it, I’ll just get a tongue-lashing again." Xiao Yifei suddenly realized this and muttered to himself.

Unknowingly, Xiao Yifei fell asleep as well.

In the following days, Xiao Yifei continued to inquire about the whereabouts of the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle. However, being unfamiliar with the place, he hadn’t made any progress, and for a while, Xiao Yifei didn’t know what to do next.

"Mr. Xiao, Mr. Deng would like to see you." On this day, the bald brother, who was one of Mr. Deng’s men, came looking for him again, claiming Mr. Deng had something to discuss with Xiao Yifei, so Xiao Yifei once again followed the bald brother to Mr. Deng’s house.

After meeting with Mr. Deng, he thoroughly explained the reason for calling Xiao Yifei over. It turns out there was a renowned Chinese medicine practitioner in Beijing, who was said to be the reincarnation of Hua Tuo—a Divine Doctor. Having heard about Mr. Hua’s situation, he wanted to come and take a look. Mr. Deng wished for Xiao Yifei to join him, hoping that the two might share insights, which just might lead to a treatment for Mr. Hua.

Upon hearing the reason, Xiao Yifei readily agreed, as he was also keen to see how skilled this renowned Chinese medicine practitioner truly was. Thus, Xiao Yifei and Mr. Deng went over to Mr. Hua’s room together.

"Old Hua, look who’s here?" Mr. Deng said to Mr. Hua with a smile. Hearing this, Mr. Hua glanced at Xiao Yifei and said indifferently, "It’s you, kid." As usual, he was unapproachable, but Xiao Yifei didn’t mind.

"I wonder if you’ve been feeling any better lately, Mr. Hua?" Xiao Yifei asked, seeing Mr. Hua’s more spirited face compared to before. Mr. Hua did not speak, just nodded gently.

Seeing Mr. Hua nodding, Xiao Yifei smiled, feeling assured that his diagnosis was correct. Just then, Mr. Deng’s butler walked in, followed by another person. The butler whispered a few words to Mr. Deng, then retreated.

"Are you the Divine Doctor from Beijing?" Mr. Deng greeted the person politely. Hearing this, the person smiled and nodded, saying, "Hello, Mr. Deng." At this point, Xiao Yifei also took note of the person.

The individual appeared to be middle-aged, and his appearance wasn’t particularly distinctive—merely average. His attire was somewhat vintage, and he carried a case, much like someone from the period of the Republic.

"This is Xiao Yifei, you’re both in the same field after all," Mr. Deng introduced Xiao Yifei to the person. "Mr. Xiao, hello, I’m Xiao Feng. We share the same surname, quite a coincidence, isn’t it?" The person named Xiao Feng said with a smile, extending his hand. Xiao Yifei also extended his hand to shake Xiao Feng’s.

He did not expect this person to also have the surname Xiao, which did surprise Xiao Yifei a bit, but considering the vastness of the world, having the same surname wasn’t that strange, so Xiao Yifei quickly brushed off his surprise.

"By the way, may I take a look at Mr. Hua?" Xiao Feng asked Mr. Deng. Hearing this, Mr. Deng nodded, and then allowed Xiao Feng to approach the bed. Chinese medicine emphasizes the practice of observing, listening, questioning, and feeling the pulse. The ’observing’ refers to inspecting the patient’s complexion, along with other areas of the body.