"So, what are they?"

Li Feng asked afterwards.

He knew a bit about Yan Xiaoping’s condition; her health was never great, with consistently high blood pressure, and she would often come to his clinic to check her blood pressure.

However, Yan Xiaoping was the kind of woman who didn’t heed advice. Li Feng had urged her more than once to go to the hospital for a check-up, warning that minor issues could escalate into major problems.

Unfortunately, Yan Xiaoping never took it seriously.

Though she didn’t care, Li Feng still paid attention.

Painkillers shouldn’t be used recklessly.

At least not before getting a clear understanding of her situation; he wouldn’t dare prescribe meds carelessly.

Otherwise, if something went terribly wrong, his future could very well be ruined.

The Lu Family Clinic might even have to close, and they could end up losing everything in compensation.

When treating patients, Li Feng always prioritizes safety and caution.

He never takes on cases he’s not confident about.

When Yan Xiaoping walked into the clinic, she noticed the crowd but didn’t mind. Lately, the Lu Family Clinic had been doing good business. Since she worked next door, she visited frequently and was used to it.

"Usually, it’s just the high blood pressure; you’re aware of that," Yan Xiaoping started.

Li Feng nodded and said, "I know that part, you don’t need to tell me. Just talk about the symptoms since the headache started, so I can determine whether a painkiller injection is possible. If not, you’ll still need to go to the county hospital for a check-up."

"Let’s just see then."

Yan Xiaoping replied casually, not taking Li Feng’s words too seriously. She then turned to describe her symptoms, "The headache started a couple of days ago. Initially, I felt a bit cold, but now I feel hot. I wake up with a bitter taste and dry throat, and my mouth feels sticky and nauseous."

Upon hearing this, Li Feng couldn’t determine what exactly was wrong with her. He pondered for a moment and said, "Yan, your situation is a bit complicated. I definitely can’t give you a painkiller injection. Listen to me, go to the county hospital for a check-up. Don’t skimp on your health as it is the foremost asset."

Yan Xiaoping didn’t really expect Li Feng to diagnose her; she just wanted a pain relief shot. Seeing that even Li Feng was unwilling to give her one, she felt somewhat frustrated: "It’s not about the money; it’s just that a hospital visit takes too much time.

First, there’s the registration, then the consultation, and waiting for tests. For my case, I bet they’ll have me do all sorts of tests like a B-scan ultrasound or CT.

I’m alright with the tests; I just worry they won’t find anything wrong.

You know what the county hospital is like; they’re okay for minor issues but almost useless for anything serious."

Li Feng understood the county hospital’s situation. After thinking a bit, he said, "Then go straight to the city hospital; it’s serious, and you need treatment. Don’t let a minor illness turn into a major one; that’s the point."

"I understand."

Yan Xiaoping replied, "Old Li, maybe you could just give me a shot?"

"I really can’t."

Li Feng sighed, "I don’t even know your exact condition, so I can’t just act recklessly. Medication is something serious; once administered, it can’t be taken back. If anything goes wrong, I’d not only harm you but also myself and Old Lu."

Li Feng’s firm refusal made Yan Xiaoping realize the slim chance of persuading him. She resignedly nodded, enduring the headache: "Alright, I’ll ask for a leave from work and have my husband take me to the city hospital."

Seeing that she listened to him, Li Feng finally sighed in relief.

Since they were all familiar faces, seeing each other regularly, he didn’t want anything bad to happen to her.

Whether it’s a major or minor issue, getting a check-up is always more reassuring.

"Old Li, I’m leaving now. I’ll update you after the check-up."

"Alright, alright, take care of your things first."

As she prepared to leave after saying goodbye, Lu Xuan, who had been quietly listening to her with Ji Xiuwen, turned to him and asked, "Got any thoughts?"

"Huh?"

Ji Xiuwen turned around, looking puzzled.

Lu Xuan glanced at Yan Xiaoping: "You’ve heard her symptoms. Even without a pulse check, she described them quite thoroughly. You should have a rough idea, no matter how accurate. Guessing isn’t a big problem, right?"

Hearing this, Ji Xiuwen rolled his eyes, "Do you think I’m like you?"

"If I were as capable as you, I wouldn’t be assisting you; I’d have my own practice."

At this point, Ji Xiuwen felt a strong curiosity.

Upon hearing Yan Xiaoping’s symptoms, he wondered what her condition might be.

However, his limited clinical experience, lack of patient interactions, and being a recent graduate left him uncertain. Despite knowing her symptoms, he couldn’t pinpoint her exact problem.

Now, hearing Lu Xuan’s words, he felt more confident.

Lu Xuan probably had an idea.

"So, what do you think?" Ji Xiuwen asked, looking at Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan smiled silently, then called to the departing Yan Xiaoping: "Ms. Yan, hold on a second."

After saying goodbye to Li Feng, Yan Xiaoping was about to leave. She had just taken a step when she heard someone behind her, turned around curiously, and seeing it was a young man, turned her questioning gaze to Li Feng.