Elder Master Mi grabbed the phone from his hand and said, "Your dad can’t lose, don’t listen to him," then hung up the call.
"Xiao Xu, co and show Old Dog how to fish without a rod or float," Elder Master Mi said with a smile, looking at Xu Wendong.
"This is nothing serious," Xu Wendong replied as he cast the hook into the lake and quietly squatted by the shore. A minute later, a slight tug on his fishing line prompted him to pull it in, and he effortlessly hauled out a carp weighing over a pound with his bare hands.
The elderly man in the wheelchair was stunned, "Hey, the young fellow’s got so skills!"
"It’s just alright," Xu Wendong said, not modest at all, as fishing was definitely one of his talents.
Elder Master Mi suddenly said, "Xiao Xu, you ntioned you’re a Chinese dicine practitioner. Why don’t you take a look at this old fellow’s legs and give him so rehabilitation and healthcare?"
He was impressed with Xu Wendong and wanted to help him out, but he needed to see if Xu Wendong was worth the effort.
Xu Wendong washed his hands and then ca to the wheelchair to check the senior’s legs. Casually, he said sothing that made both their scalps tingle, "Femoral head necrosis, a minor ailnt, I can fix it!"
"You said femoral head necrosis is a minor ailnt?" Elder Master Mi gasped, his eyes showing a hint of disappointnt, thinking Xu Wendong was too cocky.
The elderly man in the wheelchair let out a bitter laugh, "If femoral head necrosis is a minor ailnt, why would I be relying on a wheelchair?"
Xu Wendong said, "Femoral head necrosis isn’t considered a severe condition dically. In its early stages, it can be managed with surgery and dication. But, sir, your condition is quite advanced, hence the wheelchair."
Then he extended his hands, using his control over True Qi to massage the senior, "Your condition is indeed a bit tricky now, but for , it’s just alright."
"If you don’t believe , give ten minutes, and I guarantee you can take a couple of steps after ten minutes."
It was evident that neither of the old n believed Xu Wendong, but they didn’t say anything. Elder Master Mi continued fishing, while the senior in the wheelchair savored the massage by Xu Wendong, "I have to admit, your massage is quite comfortable, much better than the wellness doctors I’ve hired."
He turned to Elder Master Mi and said, "Rice Bucket, give a fishing rod, I’ll fish too."
"This rod was a gift from you, where would I have so many fishing rods?" Elder Master Mi said sulkily, unwilling to hand over the rod as he had just caught a fish.
The elderly man rolled his eyes and dialed another number, "Xiao Jing, bring my fishing rod to the lakeside."
Soon, a maid ca with a rod bag packed with expensive fishing rods. Xu Wendong, though inexperienced with such rods, could tell each was worth thousands, even tens of thousands.
Thus, the two old n sat side by side fishing, enjoying the gentle breeze, while Xu Wendong continued massaging the senior.
Clearing his throat, Xu Wendong couldn’t resist asking, "Sir, why do you call Elder Master Mi Rice Bucket?"
The elderly man chuckled, "Isn’t Mi Gang just another way of saying Rice Bucket?"
Xu Wendong was at a loss for words.
Could Mi Gang’s na really be interpreted like that?
That was quite rude to Elder Master Mi!
Elder Master Mi snorted and launched a strong retort, "Yes, my na isn’t very nice, but it’s just a na."
"Unlike you, it’s not your na that’s unpleasant, it’s your surna. You Gou family mbers are called Little Dog when you’re young and beco Old Dog when you age!" He laughed unreservedly.
"So, you’re Elder Master Gou, pleased to et you." Xu Wendong hadn’t expected this man to hail from the Gou Family. Having studied in Qingyuan for three years of high school, he knew of the Gou Family, owners of several coal mines, part of the four most prominent families. Their background was even more intimidating than the Mi Family, owing to the wealth accumulated from energy industries.
"I’m the fifth in my family. You can call Fifth Master or even Fifth Brother. Please don’t call Elder Master Gou; it feels like an insult," said Elder Master Gou, almost in tears.
Elder Master Mi chuckled gleefully, "See, the smile on your face hasn’t disappeared; it’s rely transferred to mine."
Just as he finished speaking, Elder Master Gou suddenly stood up and raised his fishing rod, shouting excitedly, "I’ve caught a fish! I’ve caught a fish!"
As he shouted, he walked aside, as thrilled as a child.
"What the hell!"
Elder Master Mi was stunned.
The old man laughed heartily, "The smile is back on my face. Rice Bucket, I feel like I’m going to break your previous record, wait, where’s my wheelchair?"
"Oh my gosh, I’m able to stand? Is it really that miraculous?" At this point, he was dumbfounded, holding onto his fishing rod, forgetting about the fish he caught.
His legs had been unable to walk for two years. During those years, he underwent countless rehabilitation therapies and attempted to walk, but all ended in failure.
But now, he was walking!
In his astonishnt, he regained his senses, took a few steps forward, "Oh wow, so smooth, really smooth, this feeling of walking on the ground is truly wonderful, I don’t need to reel in fish from a wheelchair anymore, wait, where’s my fish?"
"It got away!" Elder Master Mi laughed, then said, "Old Dog, now that you can walk, shouldn’t you properly thank Xiao Xu?"
Elder Master Gou looked at Xu Wendong with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, young friend, for alleviating my condition. Words can’t express my gratitude. If you need anything in the future, feel free to call ."
"May I boldly ask, where do you live?"
Elder Master Mi explained, "He’s a new neighbor at Villa 95."
Elder Master Gou looked surprised, "I never thought that villa would be sold. It’s a good house, but one needs to see if they can handle it!"
Xu Wendong casually said, "To , it’s just a house I chose; it doesn’t hold much more aning than that."
"While that’s true, that house represents status and power," Elder Master Gou said. "But since you’ve healed , you’re now my benefactor, and I’ll show you due respect."
"Yes, Rice Bucket will too," he said, winking at his friend.
"Right, you taught how to fish, so you’re my master. If the master encounters trouble, how can the apprentice ignore it?" Elder Master Mi promptly expressed his stance.
He already liked Xu Wendong, and now he was deeply impressed by his dical skills. He sincerely wished to form a deep friendship with him, as wealthy people like them feared illness and death the most.
Befriending a Divine Doctor was invaluable to them.
They all understood that even though neither the Mi Family nor the Gou Family cared who moved into Villa 95, there would certainly be people who didn’t like Xu Wendong and would surely cause trouble for him.
Xu Wendong politely said, "I appreciate both elder gentlen’s kindness, but I assisted you simply because you’re a patient and I’m a doctor, that’s all. I had no intention of seeking any repaynt."
"As for any trouble moving into this villa might bring, we’re young and full of Vital Energy, not afraid of those goblins and ghosts!"
After a pause, he said, "Elder Master Gou, I’ll prescribe a formula for you. Soak your legs in it three tis daily, and I guarantee your legs will fully recover."
Elder Master Gou excitedly replied, "Good, good, good!"
Xu Wendong picked up his phone and entered the formula, then took his leave from the two old n and headed toward Villa 95 behind them.
Having drunk too much before, he was now parched and needed to go back to hydrate.
As Xu Wendong walked away, Elder Master Mi’s gaze beca profound, "The appearance of this young man gives a premonition that Qingyuan is about to experience so changes!"
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