"Old Xu, Uncle Xu, Aunt Huang—"
Lin Chen and Xu Mengyao greeted them upon arriving at the Xu residence.
"Grandpa, Grandpa Xu—"
Lin Xiaoxi also greeted them in a soft, adorable voice.
"Xiaoxi is such a good girl."
Old Xu said kindly, "Xiaoxi, this older sister is called Lanlan. Grandpa specially brought her over so you can play together."
"Lanlan, call them Uncle and Aunt."
A four or five-year-old girl quickly greeted Lin Chen and the others.
"She's Nannan, and I'm Xixi."
Lin Xiaoxi giggled.
Old Xu said with a smile, "Xiaoxi, Lanlan's 'Lan' is the 'Lan' in orchid. Lanlan, you are the little master here, and you're the older sister, so you take Xiaoxi to play, okay?"
"Okay, okay."
Lanlan nodded obediently.
"Xiaoxi, let's go play."
Lanlan took Lin Xiaoxi's little hand and led her to her room.
"Little Lin, I've been looking forward to your arrival."
"I've painted a few paintings these past few days. Can you give me some pointers?"
Old Xu said cheerfully.
"Old Xu, 'pointers' is too much to say. Let's just exchange ideas."
Lin Chen said with a smile.
Old Xu: "Little Lin, you're just flattering this old face of mine. My level is far, far behind yours."
Lin Chen and Old Xu, Xu Zhongting, went to the study, while Xu Mengyao chatted with Xu Zhongting's wife in the kitchen about everyday matters.
"Little Lin, please take a look."
"My skills haven't improved for a long time, and it's unlikely I'll have any improvement. But if I can understand more before I die, I'll have no regrets when I die."
Old Xu said.
Lin Chen looked at a traditional Chinese painting on the table. Old Xu's level was quite good, and this painting was very well done, but Old Xu had not reached the level of a master of traditional Chinese painting.
His title of master of traditional Chinese painting was somewhat inflated.
As for why others said he was a master of traditional Chinese painting, those who understand, understand.
Of course, compared to some so-called masters on the internet who are nothing, Old Xu's title had high value. He was only a little bit away from being a master of traditional Chinese painting.
"Old Xu, I'll be honest."
"You are not yet a master of traditional Chinese painting, but your level is only one step away from being a master of traditional Chinese painting. You are stuck, so you can't improve anymore."
Lin Chen said.
Old Xu nodded: "Little Lin, you're right. I used to think I was a master of traditional Chinese painting, and some people praised me, saying I was a master of traditional Chinese painting."
"Later, I retired, and Zhongting hadn't risen yet. I knew from some changes that I hadn't become a master of traditional Chinese painting."
"Then Zhongting rose, and my level improved again. Do you think that's interesting?"
Lin Chen: "Old Xu, that's human nature."
Old Xu nodded slightly.
"Old Xu, with your decades of experience, I think it's entirely possible to break through and become a master of traditional Chinese painting."
"Let me tell you about it."
Lin Chen explained in detail.
With his level, he could clearly see the problems with Old Xu's paintings and point out the way forward for Old Xu.
Time passed by, and Lin Chen pointed out all the problems in the several paintings that Old Xu had recently painted.
Old Xu seemed to be lost in thought, as if he had realized something.
"Phew!"
After a while, Old Xu let out a long breath.
"What a pity."
"If I could live a little longer, perhaps I could break through, but now I guess there's no chance."
Old Xu's eyes showed regret.
He looked fine on the outside, but his condition was very serious. The doctor told him clearly that he probably only had two or three years left to live.
Moreover, he would have to spend most of the time in the hospital.
Lin Chen: "Old Xu, I know a little bit of medical skills. Can I take your pulse?"
Old Xu looked at Lin Chen in surprise.
"Little Lin, you also know medical skills?"
He knew that Lin Chen was Lin Yu. Lin Chen's fairy tale, calligraphy, and painting skills were extremely high, and he even knew medical skills?
"I know a little."
"Xiaoxi's physique is not very good, so I learned a little."
Lin Chen said with a smile.
Old Xu sat down and put his hand on the table. Lin Chen's fingers were on his pulse, and soon Lin Chen finished taking the pulse.
"Old Xu, I don't have a medical license, so I can't treat people, but I know an ancient prescription. This ancient prescription should be of great use to you."
"If you insist on taking the medicine, you may be able to last four or five years. Within three years, there should be no major problems with normal life."
Lin Chen said after considering for a while.
Old Xu and Xu Zhongting were overjoyed.
Xu Zhongting quickly said, "Little Lin, are you sure?"
Lin Chen shook his head: "Uncle Xu, I can't be sure, but even if this ancient prescription doesn't work, it won't have any harm."
Old Xu asked: "Little Lin, tell me the truth, what is the level of your current medical skills in the whole country?"
Lin Chen: "Old Xu, this is hard to say. I don't know what the level of others is."
"You estimate."
Xu Zhongting said expectantly.
If Lin Chen's medical skills were high enough, the ancient prescription he just mentioned might not be an ancient prescription at all, but something he prescribed himself, so the effect would be much more guaranteed.
Some ancient prescriptions are indeed good.
But traditional Chinese medicine is not about simply following the book. Each person's situation is different, and the same prescription needs to be adjusted appropriately.
For the same disease, if the same medicine is used, one person may get better, and another may die because the medicine is too strong.
Old Xu: "Little Lin, estimate truthfully, don't be modest."
Lin Chen said: "I know a little about both ancient Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Combined, I should be able to reach the top ten in the country."
Old Xu: "..."
Xu Zhongting said with a strange expression: "Little Lin, is this what you call knowing a little? If you know a little, then almost all the doctors in the country can be laid off."
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Uncle Xu, do you believe me that much?"
Xu Zhongting said: "With your level in painting, calligraphy, and other aspects, do you need to exaggerate this?"
Old Xu: "Zhongting, find someone to get a medical license for Little Lin."
"Okay."
Xu Zhongting nodded.
He is the first deputy mayor, which is not difficult for him.
He would not do it for someone else. If the level is not enough and there is a problem, he will have to take the blame together in the future.
He is not afraid to get a certificate for Lin Chen.
"Uncle Xu, isn't it against the rules for you to do this?"
Lin Chen asked.
Xu Zhongting: "In principle, an exam is required, but many old Chinese medicine practitioners only have experience and cannot pass the exam. The people have needs, so special affairs can only be handled specially."
"But whoever handles it must be responsible."
Lin Chen: "Uncle Xu, then I'll thank you in advance."
Xu Zhongting waved his hand: "I should be thanking you. Little Lin, is there any hope of curing my dad's disease?"
"Yes."
Lin Chen nodded.
Old Xu and Xu Zhongting looked at Lin Chen excitedly.
Lin Chen continued: "It's not possible now. With my current medical skills, I don't have 100% confidence in curing it, but delaying the condition is not a problem at all."
"It should be no problem to cure it next year."
It is June now, and the year is still long.
Western medicine can be improved by playing doctor toys with Qianqian. The requirements are not that high, and it will definitely reach the legendary level this year.
When ancient Chinese medicine reaches the Grandmaster level and Western medicine reaches the legendary level, there will be no problem in curing Old Xu.
Xu Zhongting said: "Little Lin, after delaying the condition, there will be no symptoms this year, and it can be completely cured by next year?"
"Yes."
Lin Chen nodded.
Old Xu and Xu Zhongting were very excited.
Inviting Lin Chen and the others to come over to play actually brought such good news.
"Old Xu, you must keep it a secret for me."
"I don't want a bunch of people to come to me for treatment at that time."
Lin Chen instructed.
