Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Qiao Xi is My Apprentice, Cheng Han!

    “Cheng... Cheng Han!”

    Ma Hongwen rubbed his eyes in disbelief, trembling as he spoke.

    His body went limp, and he plopped down onto a chair.

    “Cheng Han!”

    “It’s National Doctor Cheng Han!”

    The reporters hadn’t expected Cheng Han to appear!

    ...

    ‘He had vanished from the public eye for over a decade, yet he reappeared as spirited and as ethereal as ever!

    Many people filled with tears upon seeing him on the live broadcast.

    In the past, from the powerful to the common folk.

    Many had received Cheng Han’s kindness.

    His miraculous medical skills, his supremely noble character.

    The quintessential National Doctor.

    The reporters all gathered around him, eager to get the first-hand information.

    Qiao Xi suddenly looked at the familiar old man.

    They said, Grandpa Cheng is National Doctor Cheng Han?

    Grandpa Cheng’s full name was Cheng Lidong.

    Lidong, isn’t that another word for ‘cold’?

    It was just too incredible to believe.

    She looked at Huo Xingzhou for confirmation, and the man nodded.

    Qiao Xi felt dazed, realizing he had known all along, which is why he was so sure he could clear her name. Those certificates they had produced were probably real too.

    This was his and Grandpa Cheng’s secret.

    Then, Cheng Han addressed the crowd, “Qiao Xi is my disciple, and these certificates are indeed genuine. I have never resigned as the honorary president of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, and the seals on them are all authentic.”

    “I’ve been cultivating her in secret for over a decade. Fortunately, I had the foresight to prepare these many certificates for her, just in case. I never thought someone would use this as an excuse to frame her.”

    “Let’s see who dares to accuse her of practicing without a license now!”

    He picked up those certificates and flipped to the last page, where “Cheng Han” was written in the bottom right corner.

    Qiao Xi had earned her medical license through ‘master-apprentice’ training, and her master was none other than the renowned National Doctor.

    The scene fell silent.

    The barrage of live comments went quiet too.

    What a twist. From what Cheng Han said, it seemed Qiao Xi hadn’t even been aware of his identity as a National Doctor.

    Cheng Han spoke with profound confidence, “Although she is young, she has remarkable talent and has worked hard and diligently. With her level of ability, she should have graduated long ago!”

    Everyone instinctively doubted that a young woman could be so capable, but these were Cheng Han’s words.

    Cheng Han’s voice boomed as he turned to Huo Xingzhou, “Huo family lad, until when do you intend to keep the truth hidden?”

    Huo Xingzhou’s lips curved slightly upwards.

    He rose to his feet slowly and walked over to Cheng Han: “I dare not hide it any longer.”

    Huo Xingzhou stood up!

    They all stared dumbly at his legs, as he said, “My legs were healed by Qiao Xi.”

    Everyone was stunned to numbness.

    Who knows how much effort Qiao Xi had put in.

    Her daughter-in-law turned out to be the apprentice of National Doctor Cheng Han; such joy was enough to wake her from a dream!

    Laughing and crying, the mother and daughter burst into laughter together.

    ...

    In the Liu Family’s living room.

    Old Madame Liu’s emotions were complex, she remarked, “I thought I would never see National Doctor Cheng Han again in my lifetime, I didn’t expect he would show up for a junior.”

    Her daughter-in-law Yang Yuerong said excitedly, “Does that mean my little uncle can be saved? Now that Cheng Han has shown up, he must have a way.”

    The Liu Family had a ‘living dead.’

    He had been lying there for twenty-two years.

    Old Madame Liu sadly said, “Back then when we asked for Cheng Han’s help, he was not willing to come. Now, I’m afraid he’d be even less willing.”

    Yang Yuerong thought quickly and immediately said, “But there’s Doctor Qiao! She cured Huo Xingzhou and Sun Weimeng’s illnesses; perhaps the student surpasses the master.”

    “Right!”

    Old Madame Liu’s eyes filled with tears, “And there’s Xiaoqiao!”

    ...

    At the Su Family’s home.

    Su Weiwei picked up the teacup and smashed it against the television screen.

    With a crash, the LCD displayed shattered.

    “This can’t be true! How could that village girl be an apprentice of National Doctor Cheng Han! How could that cripple Huo Xingzhou be cured!”

    All of this drove her mad, impossible to accept!

    She was so jealous her liver and intestines felt torn apart, tormented to the core!

    Su Heng’s face darkened as he questioned Zhao Yuzhen, “Your daughter has such great ability, taught by Cheng Han for so many years, and you knew nothing?”

    “I... I didn’t know,”

    Zhao Yuzhen explained.

    “Foolish woman! Such clear benefits and connections were delivered right to your doorstep, and you destroyed them!” Su Heng’s temples throbbed with anger.

    An apprentice National Doctor, a President of Tianyuan Group.

    Zhao Yuzhen had ruined his opportunity!

    “Husband...” Zhao Yuzhen called out pitifully.

    She also regretted it so much her guts turned green.

    Finally, Zhao Yuzhen understood why Qiao Xi had said what she did at the auction that day.

    She said she would regret it, and Zhao Yuzhen truly did regret!

    “Don’t call me!”

    Su Heng slapped her across the face, “Stay away from me, I’m not coming back for a few days.”

    “Husband!”

    Zhao Yuzhen watched as Su Heng stormed off in anger.

    “You vile woman, you ruined me!” Su Weiwei vented all her anger on Zhao Yuzhen, grabbing her and beating her violently.

    Zhao Yuzhen screamed pitifully, yet she didn’t dare to fight back.

    In her heart, she screamed in agony; she had to find Qiao Xi!

    At all costs, she would beg for her forgiveness!