Dr. Wei was reluctant, but this truly concerned his own interests. It was also the purpose of his visit today, so he felt compelled to speak first.
If he spoke after Du Heng and said the same thing, he wouldn't seize the initiative. Instead, Du Heng would gain the advantage of speaking first. Besides, Du Heng was the Dean of a proper hospital; in the patients' eyes, Dr. Wei certainly wouldn't carry more weight.
However, if he spoke first, he feared Du Heng might twist his words to his own advantage and bolster his own reputation.
After a brief thought, Dr. Wei had an idea. He coughed lightly and said, "Sir, after listening to your description, I can roughly determine that your father-in-law's illness is a stroke, caused by excessive liver fire. My house would be quite suitable for this.
However, the specific medication and dosage can only be determined after I've seen the patient in person and conducted a check-up. Only then can a prescription be issued."
