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Translated by Lys
Li Liang was about to send someone to call an ambulance when he saw Su Fuling running over to help with the rescue. Seeing her earnest efforts to save someone, Li Liang felt even more uneasy.
Dr. Su was a good person, a truly good person. He had really gone too far just now. He promised, 'Dr. Su, once my mom wakes up, I'll do whatever you ask.' Su Fuling said, 'Quiet.' After taking He Li's pulse, she found no major problem—just a faint brought on by emotional shock.
She had experience with this; after this year's college entrance exams, the educated youth who hadn't received their admission letters had shown the same symptoms. Su Fuling first skillfully pressed several acupoints on He Li's body.
Once He Li finally showed signs of response, she applied medicated oil to her temples and the acupoints on her neck. He Li finally woke up amid the pungent smell of medicated oil.
In her daze, the first thing she saw was Su Fuling, and she felt like she was dreaming. 'Master, is there really no hope for me?' She was asking about her Stock.
Su Fuling said, 'You're already fine.' She couldn't help but smile at He Li as she spoke. Just now, the System had notified her that she'd earned 2 Merit Points.
This brief faint wasn't comparable to Ding Lanhui's long-term constitution damage, so the Merit Points were 1 point less. Though not much, it was better than nothing.
Most importantly, today's task was complete, and she wouldn't have Merit Points deducted. He Li didn't know why Su Fuling was smiling.
She assumed Su Fuling meant her stocks were fine, so she sat up excitedly. 'Really, will my stocks go back up?' Seeing her lively again, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Ding Lanhui in particular thought to herself that this master was not only skilled at fortune-telling, but her medical skills were genuinely impressive. Su Fuling said, 'I meant your body.
A doctor can only treat your health. Actually, when you fainted just now, you should have experienced it—when a person closes their eyes, everything vanishes and becomes meaningless.
Nothing in the world is more important than your health. So try to take it easy.' Having seen much of life and death, Su Fuling, despite her young age, had indeed gained many insights into life.
He Li finally realized she had just fainted. 'Did I just faint?' Li Liang said, 'Mom, you just fainted. Didn't you know?' Ding Lanhui said, 'Yes, thanks to Dr.
Su for saving you in time.' He Li hadn't expected she had fainted, yet she felt nothing at all. It really was as Dr. Su said—once you close your eyes, everything becomes empty.
This shift in emotion actually dissipated some of the blow she'd taken from losing money. The master seemed to make sense.
Nothing was more important than health. But it still hurt. He Li's heart ached so much that tears fell. When her son and friend helped her up, she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
'Master... Dr. Su, is there really no way, even just a little?' Su Fuling shook her head. Ding Lanhui sighed. 'I'm thinking too much.
So many people bought these stocks—the master can't possibly change the fate of so many people. Ah Li, let's not force her.' He Li heard this and thought of the same thing.
This really wasn't about changing just her fate... So she wasn't the only one losing money... Somehow, thinking this way made her feel a little better.
He Li wiped her face. 'Dr. Su, thank you. You're a good doctor. I treated you so badly before, yet you still helped me. Thank you so much.' Li Liang said awkwardly, 'Dr.
Su, I said it—as long as it's something I can do, just say the word.' Ding Lanhui, hoping to earn Su Fuling's forgiveness, immediately chimed in, 'Dr. Su, don't be polite with them.
Just say it. This is only right.' Watching these dramatic scenes, Zhao Facao could only think that this young woman from the Mainland was truly capable.
Even if it was just a coincidence, it was still real ability. Not everyone could stumble into such luck, and not everyone had the skill to save people.
This young woman happened to have both. Was she born for this line of work? Seeing Su Fuling hadn't agreed immediately, he was almost ready to agree on her behalf.
With gang members backing her here, she'd definitely have a lot less trouble. Just the protection fees alone would save a bundle.
This young woman shouldn't be so proud as to be foolish. Su Fuling was naturally not foolish; she was just thinking about how to handle it.
Although she was somewhat angry at what these people had done before, it was undeniable that she'd encountered all this today precisely because she had no one to rely on in Hong City. Since these people were sincere now, why not take advantage of it?
If something happened in the future, they could help in emergencies. So she nodded. 'Since it was unintentional, let's let it go this time.
But be more careful in the future. Everyone has a hard time making a living out here, and suffering losses over a misunderstanding is truly unfair.' The few hurried to nod.
'As for the stock market, I really can't do anything about it.' Su Fuling declared again, lest these people harbor illusions about her. He Li wanted to cry again, but she understood.
'Ma... Dr. Su, I understand.' She now believed the master couldn't do anything. Even if she could, it involved so many people's wealth, and she couldn't afford the payment.
Master Su being able to calculate fortune and help people avoid bad luck was already impressive. It was all her fault for not listening to the advice.
She'd even caused A Xiang to lose half her money. He Li felt even worse. Seeing her still looking so miserable, Ding Lanhui immediately said, 'Don't forget to give Dr.
Su something to calm her nerves.' An apology alone was useless. One needed to show sincerity. He Li finally remembered this and quickly pushed the money on the table toward Su Fuling.
'Dr. Su, Liang-zi and I offended you today. Please take this money for tea to calm your nerves. Or shall we have Liang-zi set up a dinner tonight?' Su Fuling waved her hand.
'No need.' Li Liang was going to have a calamity tonight; she couldn't go with him before that matter was resolved. 'I need to go home early tonight.' 'Then take this money for tea, Dr.
Su, or our consciences won't be at ease.' Ding Lanhui advised. Su Fuling glanced at it roughly—about a thousand dollars.
She thought for a moment. She was just an ordinary person. She should take what was offered. She couldn't just go hungry.
But she couldn't be too greedy either; taking too much money would reduce the goodwill she could draw upon. So she took out one hundred dollars and pushed the rest back.
'This hundred is my consultation fee for saving you just now. I don't need the rest. If you really want to thank me, then make sure the people I diagnosed today take their medicine on time.
As a doctor, that would satisfy me completely.' With Merit Points, she didn't need to worry about having no money to spend. Huh?
Ah Si and the others immediately widened their eyes. Was this girl out of her mind, forcing them to take medicine? Li Liang immediately said, 'What's with the huh?
Dr. Su is doing this for your own good! Go back and get the medicine. Whoever doesn't take it, don't be my Goon anymore.' Ah Si and the others: '...' Although these people looked very reluctant, Su Fuling suddenly heard a notification in her mind: 5 Merit Points had been credited.
It seemed the System had predicted these people would take their medicine when they got home. This counted as Su Fuling's treatment being successful.
It really worked! An unexpected bonus! The smile in Su Fuling's eyes became more genuine. She looked like a doctor pleased that her patient was following medical advice.
He Li was now truly convinced by Su Fuling. No wonder A Xiang trusted this overly young master so much. This way of doing things truly had the bearing of a master.
Not greedy for money, only caring about the patient's health—such good doctors were rare nowadays. Even if this fortune-telling was really just a coincidence, with this benevolent heart, she was still a good person.
She said even more sincerely, 'Dr. Su, thank you for today. If anything comes up in the future, just find Liang-zi.' Su Fuling smiled and nodded.
She must find him—in the future, this Li Liang might just be one of her sources of Merit Points. 'You should take it easy too, and take care of your health.
It's best to go to the hospital for another check-up.' Ding Lanhui said, 'Right, listen to Dr. Su's advice. I'll go with you.' He Li didn't want to bother with her own health at all, but seeing her old friend and Dr.
Su both say so, she could only nod reluctantly. Li Liang naturally had to go with his mom to the hospital. Before leaving, he didn't forget to say goodbye to Su Fuling again.
'Dr. Su, I'm off too. Today... cough, it was all a misunderstanding. If anyone bothers you in the future, just give my name.
I've got your back.' Su Fuling thought to herself, you're the one about to get hacked. She hadn't planned to warn him, but since she'd need his help in the future, she felt she should give him a heads-up.
'Try not to go out tonight.' Li Liang was stunned. 'Huh?' Then he realized, 'Dr. Su, are you fortune-telling for me?' 'No, I was just thinking you guys run with gangs, so you might get into some accidental scrapes.
Just be careful and go out less at night. Especially with your mom's condition, you should stay home and take care of her.' Li Liang thought for a moment, then said quietly, 'Really not fortune-telling?
Do you actually know how to divine or not?' 'No. Believe in science.' Ah Si said, 'Brother Liang, let's head back first.' He just wanted to hurry home now, not have Brother Liang watching him take medicine.
Li Liang immediately said, 'Like hell we're going back. Come with me to the hospital to get the medicine. I already promised Dr.
Su. Move, move!' Ah Si's face was bitter. Being Brother Liang's Goon was so pitiful. But having someone nag him to take medicine felt strange too.
As an orphan with no one to raise him, no one had ever cared whether he took his medicine. With all this commotion, Su Fuling's stall had become famous on this street.
People knew this doctor could divine fortunes and also practice medicine. This had been verified by gang members. So people nearby with nothing to do, hearing the news, came to find Su Fuling.
But once they heard seeing the doctor cost money, some hesitated. Spending money to join in the fun wasn't expensive, but it wasn't great either.
And they weren't really sick—they actually wanted to test whether Su Fuling's fortune-telling was accurate. Zhang Lei, who'd watched the fun all day, was the most eager.
Right now he wanted Su Fuling to divine his fortune, not see him as a patient. 'How much for a fortune-telling?' Su Fuling said seriously, 'I'm a doctor.
I only see patients.' Zhang Lei said, 'But they just said you predicted accurately.' Su Fuling said, 'It was deduced from medical diagnosis, just a coincidence. If you're here to see a doctor, you're welcome.
Fortune-telling, I can't help with.' Hearing Su Fuling say this, the onlookers naturally felt it was no fun. Zhang Lei said helplessly, 'You really can't see patients?
I thought you could help me check when my illness will get better.' Su Fuling remembered that although this man had watched the fun all day, he'd been willing to speak up for her at the critical moment, so she said patiently, 'Your condition needs to be seen by a doctor.
Best to go to a big hospital.' 'A big hospital isn't something just anyone can go to.' Zhang Lei patted his butt and turned to leave. Zhao Facao came over, fanning himself.
'Do you know how much a big hospital costs? After he got sick, his family lost a breadwinner, and they've spent a lot on treatment.
They have almost nothing left.' Su Fuling sighed, 'Before coming, I heard people say gold was everywhere here. After arriving, I realized that making a living is hard no matter where you are.' Zhao Facao seized the opportunity to say, 'So in Hong City, money is very important.
Making money is the top priority. Young lady, if you really can divine, keep doing this line of work. It pays well. I have some big clients.
We could work together...' Su Fuling: '...' So this was about collaborating in this business. 'Master, I'm really just a doctor.
What happened before was just a coincidence.' Zhao Facao raised an eyebrow. 'Really?' 'Really.' Zhao Facao pouted and walked away, fanning himself.
Sigh, he'd thought he'd met someone with real skills, from whom he could learn and collaborate. His skills could fool ordinary people, but when facing richer bigwigs, they didn't work.
If this young woman had real skills, they could take big jobs and make big money. What a pity, what a pity. Seeing the sun about to set, and some people waiting for tomorrow morning's free slots and not planning to come in the afternoon, Su Fuling packed up her stall and went home.
She muttered to herself, wondering whether that Liang-zi would listen to her advice tonight.