Chapter 538: I’ll Serve You Like a Cow or Horse |
Publish Time: 2026-07-01 23:32:00
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The morning rooster crow carried a bit of cold air.
Chen Changsheng, who had rested on a bench all night, slowly opened his eyes. He stretched and looked over to see Lihua standing on the table, staring fixedly at him.
Chen Changsheng paused for a moment and asked, “What are you looking at me for?”
Lihua replied, “Lihua was watching to see when you’d wake up.”
“I’m awake now.”
Lihua paused, then said, “Good Human Chen.”
“I’m hungry.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng said, “It really is time to eat something.”
He had his lazy moments too, thinking today he’d take Lihua out to eat.
But before they could leave, someone knocked at the door.
It was an elder and a youth. The young man was pushing a woman sitting in a wheeled chair.
Seeing the people before him, Chen Changsheng couldn’t help but pause.
When Manager Wang saw the man before him, he froze.
As this face overlapped with the one he had seen years ago, surprise flickered in his eyes, mixed mostly with disbelief.
“You… you…”
Seeing Manager Wang’s reaction, Chen Changsheng understood immediately. He said, “Please, Manager Wang, come in. Whatever the matter is, we can talk about it after sitting down.”
Beside him, Wang Xingsheng looked at his father. Seeing his dad’s big reaction, he seemed puzzled for a moment.
Manager Wang snapped back to reality and said, “Sheng’er, help your mother inside.”
Wang Xingsheng pushed his mother’s chair into the courtyard.
Wang Xingsheng and his mother glanced around the small courtyard.
But Manager Wang’s gaze remained fixed entirely on Chen Changsheng.
After they sat down, Manager Wang handed over the things they had brought.
Manager Wang said, “This is some natural honey we made ourselves. It tastes quite sweet. I hope you’ll accept it, sir.”
So-called ‘stone malt’ was simply honey. Chen Changsheng didn’t decline and accepted it.
“Thank you, Manager Wang.”
Manager Wang then looked at Wang Xingsheng and said, “Aren’t you going to greet Mr. Chen?”
Wang Xingsheng said, “This young one greets Mr. Chen.”
The woman also spoke, “This old woman greets Mr. Chen.”
Chen Changsheng gave a helpless smile. “You all honor me too much.”
Manager Wang said, “Not at all, sir. You showed great kindness to my Wang family. We should treat you with respect.”
“Please have a seat for a moment. I shall make some tea.”
Chen Changsheng stood up and went to the kitchen to brew tea. He used the tea leaves given by Manager Liu previously, of which many were still left.
Visitors are guests after all. It wouldn’t do to offer no cup of tea; that would be breaking proper manners.
Once the tea was placed on the table.
After taking a small sip, they finally got down to business.
Manager Wang set down his tea cup and spoke.
“I have something I don’t understand.”
“Manager Wang, please ask away.”
“Years ago, more than ten years past, Sir came to the noodle shop to eat noodles. I caught a glimpse of you then. But why… why after all these years have you not changed at all? You’re still so young.”
This statement made Wang Xingsheng, sitting beside them, pause too.
‘No change?! How is that possible!’
Chen Changsheng smiled. “That’s the case. I mentioned to your son earlier that I have a slight grasp of medicine. I’ve gained some insight into cultivation practices for health and preservation. Additionally, with nurturing through various medicinal herbs, I haven’t shown signs of aging over these years.”
Hearing this, Manager Wang seemed to suddenly understand. “So that’s it…”
When he entered, it had given him quite a fright.
Wang Xingsheng paused. “Medical skill has an effect like that?”
Chen Changsheng nodded with a smile. “Indeed it does.”
The woman also expressed amazement, praising, “Mr. Chen’s medical skills are truly remarkable.”
Chen Changsheng said, “You flatter me too much. I’ve just done some studying in my spare time. The true purpose of medical skill should be to treat illness and save lives; that’s the fundamental principle.”
Nearby, the tabby cat perched on the courtyard wall blinked its eyes.
It felt curious.
Good Human Chen… knew medicine? What was medical skill? Was it tasty?
It hadn’t eaten yet. Its stomach was still growling.
Manager Wang said, “To be honest with you, sir, my wife became disabled under unfortunate circumstances. For many years, she hasn’t been able to walk, relying solely on this wheeled chair when she goes out, which is also quite strenuous. We’ve sought out famous physicians far and wide, but none could help. Might sir please see… see if my wife could possibly still have…”
Chen Changsheng smiled. “Your son already gave me a rough idea earlier. I am aware.”
He turned to the woman. “Madam, would you please extend your hand? I’ll start by taking your pulse.”
The woman said, “Troubling you, sir.”
Chen Changsheng extended his hand and placed his fingers on the woman’s pulse point.
A thread of Magical Power flowed along her Meridians to her knees.
After feeling around, that thread of Magical Power returned to Chen Changsheng’s palm, and he had a general understanding of her condition.
Her Achilles tendon was severed. The Meridians in her legs were mostly ruptured. The bones were shattered.
Truthfully, considering the harsh world they lived in, the fact this woman survived the initial injury was fortunate in itself.
All three family members were very tense, waiting to hear the outcome.
When Chen Changsheng withdrew his hand.
Manager Wang immediately asked, “Mr. Chen, about my wife’s illness…”
Chen Changsheng raised his head. “Madam’s leg condition stems from an external injury. Compared to internal illnesses, this will be considerably more troublesome to treat.”
Wang Xingsheng paused at these words. “My… my mother’s legs can be cured?!”
“Is what you say true, sir?!” Manager Wang was also greatly startled.
The woman was stunned for a long moment, finding it hard to believe.
She had been paralyzed for many years.
For all this time, there had been no solution. She had even given up hope.
“Naturally.”
Chen Changsheng nodded. “It’s just a bit troublesome, but not impossible.”
“What do you need prepared? I will go find things for sir immediately.”
Chen Changsheng shook his head. “There’s no hurry, Manager Wang. If I say I can treat it, then I can treat it. But there is one thing I need to make clear.”
“Please speak, sir.”
“My method will not involve drinking medicine. I will need to make an opening on Madam’s legs to reconnect the Meridians. The scene might be a bit… bloody. Also, for a half-month following the procedure, Madam will be unable to walk. After that, she will need to practice gradually to regain normal function. Because she hasn’t walked in so long, it will take some time to adjust.”
Manager Wang said, “As long as she can be cured, anything is acceptable.”
The woman spoke, “For sir to grant this crippled old woman the chance to stand again is like giving her rebirth anew. I will absolutely cooperate.”
Wang Xingsheng seemed to snap out of his daze. Suddenly, he knelt down.
Chen Changsheng was startled. “Young Sir, what is this?”
“If sir can cure my mother’s legs, I, your servant, would be willing to serve you like a cow or horse, whatever you require!”
Wang Xingsheng kowtowed with a loud thud, pressing his forehead to the ground and did not rise.
Chen Changsheng said, “Young Sir, please get up. This is merely something within my humble capabilities. An effort no greater than raising one’s hand.”
Wang Xingsheng was helped up and sat back down.
Chen Changsheng said, “Your son is very filial.”
Manager Wang said, “This child has been like this since he was small.”
Chen Changsheng then looked at the woman. “Madam, are you mentally prepared? If there’s no objection, I could reconnect the Meridians now.”
“Now…” The woman paused.
Chen Changsheng said, “The sooner, the better, naturally.”
The woman said, “This old woman has no objection. I ask sir to save me.”
Chen Changsheng nodded. “Then please come inside with me.”
“Help your mother.”
Wang Xingsheng helped his mother towards the room inside.
Chen Changsheng said, “Manager Wang and Young Sir, please both wait outside.”
“Cannot watch?” Wang Xingsheng asked.
Manager Wang stopped him. “Then we’ll be out here.”
Chen Changsheng nodded. He added another thing: “Also, I am somewhat hungry myself. Could I trouble Manager Wang to prepare three bowls of noodles that I can eat later?”
Manager Wang nodded in agreement. “Good, good. I’ll go do that right away.”
“I am imposing on you.”
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