Normally, a call from his brother-in-law wouldn't have warranted his personal intervention. But upon hearing that it concerned his father-in-law's most beloved granddaughter, he didn't dare delay for even a moment and rushed over immediately.
After all, if he wanted to climb higher, he still needed his father-in-law's help to pull some strings.
*This clinic is suspected of using unapproved counterfeit drugs and must be thoroughly investigated. All unrelated personnel, please leave!*
As soon as the health bureau staff entered, they slapped the clinic with a not-too-small accusation.
The patients in the clinic didn't leave immediately after being ushered out; instead, they crowded at the entrance to watch the commotion.
"Director Deng, this is a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! Our clinic has always complied with the law—how could we possibly use counterfeit drugs?"
The clinic director, Sun Feng, hurried out at the noise, bowing slightly as he offered Deng Chengbin a cigarette while smiling apologetically. He was inwardly puzzled—he had just sent this deputy director two boxes of ginseng a couple of days ago, so why was he being investigated today?
Deng Chengbin pushed the cigarette away coldly. "Don't try to cozy up. Today, we're handling this strictly by the book. I heard there's a doctor here named Jiang Yan who nearly killed a child due to improper medication?"
"Nonsense! I prescribed medication based on the diagnosis!" Jiang Yan couldn't hold back her anger and stepped forward from the crowd of doctors and nurses, glaring coldly at Deng Chengbin. She could guess that this was likely Wu Jianguo's brother-in-law from the health bureau.
When Deng Chengbin saw Jiang Yan, his expression faltered momentarily—clearly stunned by her beauty—but he quickly regained his composure and said coldly, "Whether the medication was proper or not, we'll investigate. Please come with us."
"Director Deng, that's a bit extreme. Dr. Jiang is a well-known physician in this area," Sun Feng said with an appeasing smile. "Besides, the child left our clinic in stable condition."
"Old Sun, don't blame me for not giving you face. If you keep dawdling, I'll take you in too," Deng Chengbin said icily, shooting Sun Feng a sharp look.
Seeing that Deng Chengbin meant business, Sun Feng didn't dare argue further, silently cursing him for being shameless.
Deng Chengbin signaled to two of his subordinates, who immediately moved to seize Jiang Yan. But before they could, Lin Yu—who had somehow appeared in front of her—said coldly, "As far as I know, the health bureau doesn't have the authority to arrest people."
"What the hell are you?" Deng Chengbin snapped, his temper flaring. "Whether I have the authority or not is none of your damn business! Sun Feng, is this guy also a doctor at your clinic?"
"No, he's Dr. Jiang's husband," Sun Feng said, shooting Lin Yu a warning glance to not provoke further.
"Oh, it's *him*," Deng Chengbin sneered, eyeing Lin Yu disdainfully. "I heard he treated my niece too. Let's see his medical license."
"He's not a doctor—he doesn't have one. Director Deng, please don't take it out on him. I heard he was the one who saved your niece earlier," Sun Feng hurriedly interjected.
"Practicing medicine without a license is illegal. Take him in too. I'll call the police to pick him up later," Deng Chengbin said with a cold smirk.
"Useless. Can't do anything right but make things worse," Jiang Yan muttered, shooting Lin Yu a glare before pulling out her phone to call her father. She needed his help to smooth things over before this idiot actually got arrested.
Just as the two officials were about to forcibly take action, a jeep came speeding recklessly toward the clinic, screeching to a halt at the entrance. Two figures rushed out—Wu Jinyuan and his son, both looking frantic.
Seeing his father-in-law and brother-in-law, Deng Chengbin brightened, thinking it was perfect timing to show off his efforts.
"Dad, you came just in time. I was about to shut this clinic down and arrest these quacks," Deng Chengbin said eagerly.
Wu Jinyuan ignored him, striding toward the crowd and asking urgently, "Which young friend was it who treated my granddaughter's strange illness earlier?"
"Dad, it's him!"
Wu Jianguo spotted Lin Yu in the crowd and pointed at him.
Wu Jinyuan quickly approached and said respectfully, "Young man, my granddaughter's illness has relapsed, and she's now in critical condition at the hospital. I beg you to save her. This old man will be forever grateful."
"Director Wu, you're here." Sun Feng's eyes lit up, but seeing Wu Jinyuan's deference to Lin Yu, his heart sank. This freeloader didn't know the first thing about medicine—earlier had just been a fluke.
Hearing Deng Chengbin and Wu Jianguo address the old man, Lin Yu realized who he was.
"I'm sorry, sir, but I can't treat her," Lin Yu said with a bitter smile. "I don't have a medical license. Your son-in-law just accused me of illegal practice and was about to call the police on me."
"You idiot! Get over here and apologize!"
Wu Jinyuan glared furiously at Deng Chengbin, then pointed at Wu Jianguo and barked, "You too! Both of you, apologize now!"
Deng Chengbin glanced at Wu Jianguo, baffled. What the hell was going on?
Seeing Wu Jianguo pale and silent, Deng Chengbin didn't dare ask questions. He followed and bowed to Lin Yu. "Young man, I'm sorry, earlier I—"
"You're not apologizing to me. You're apologizing to my wife."
Lin Yu cut them off before they could finish.
He inwardly laughed at himself—this was the first time he'd ever called someone "wife," and it felt incredibly awkward.
"Dr. Jiang, I'm sorry. Earlier, I was too agitated and spoke harshly. Please don't hold it against me," Wu Jianguo said sincerely, a far cry from his earlier arrogance.
"Dr. Jiang, my apologies. I acted without understanding the situation earlier. Please forgive me." Though resentful, Deng Chengbin had no choice but to comply with his father-in-law's orders.
"It's fine." Jiang Yan waved it off magnanimously, then glanced at Lin Yu with indescribable complexity. For some reason, she detected a hint of masculinity in this good-for-nothing—how was that possible?
"Young man, would you be able to come to the hospital now to treat my granddaughter?" Wu Jinyuan pleaded.
"Director Wu, I'm sorry, but he doesn't know medicine. Earlier was just luck," Jiang Yan interjected honestly. As much as she wished Lin Yu could save the girl, it was impossible.
"Yes, Director Wu, you're overestimating him. He graduated from a technical school—what does he know about medicine?" Sun Feng chimed in. "Desperation shouldn't lead to reckless decisions, especially when he's not even a doctor."
"Sir, they're right. I've never studied medicine." Under He Jiarong's name, Lin Yu had to admit the truth.
Hearing this, the hope in Wu Jinyuan's eyes dimmed, his aged face twisting with grief.
"Dad, see? I told you this kid was a fraud," Deng Chengbin said smugly, sneering at Lin Yu's admission.
Ignoring him, Lin Yu turned to Wu Jinyuan. "Sir, while I haven't formally studied medicine, I've read many medical texts and know a little about rare diseases. Your granddaughter's condition happens to be one I've seen in an ancient medical book. If you trust me, I'm willing to try."
"Of course, of course!" Wu Jinyuan's dull eyes reignited with hope as he eagerly took Lin Yu's hand and led him to the car.
Wu Jianguo didn't dare delay either, rushing to drive them.
"Dad, how can you trust a fraud?!"
Deng Chengbin panicked. Seeing his brother-in-law driving off, he quickly called his subordinates to follow.
"That lunatic!" Jiang Yan stamped her foot in frustration before driving to the hospital as well.
When Wu Jinyuan and Lin Yu arrived at the emergency room, Li Haoming hurried over. At the sight of Lin Yu, he froze—he'd expected a young man, but this was *too* young.
The little girl in the emergency room was deathly pale, her face, hands, and feet waxen, her body barely twitching. The monitor showed her blood oxygen saturation had dropped to 40%.
Li Haoming sighed inwardly. In his opinion, the girl was beyond saving.
"Doctor, do you have any fine needles? I'll need a few," Lin Yu said while checking the girl's pulse.
"You're planning to use acupuncture? That's… impossible, isn't it?" Li Haoming was startled but quickly instructed a nurse to fetch the needles.
Several internists in the room exchanged doubtful glances, privately scoffing at Lin Yu's arrogance. Their hospital's advanced equipment couldn't diagnose the illness—how could a few silver needles possibly cure it?
"He Jiarong! Do you realize what you're doing?!"
Jiang Yan and Deng Chengbin's group had arrived. She glared coldly at Lin Yu—in her eyes, his pretense of knowledge was tantamount to murder.
"Saving someone," Lin Yu said softly but firmly.
Jiang Yan wanted to argue further, but Lin Yu suddenly stepped forward and took her hand. Her body stiffened slightly at the warmth—no, the *heat*—of his touch.
"Trust me," Lin Yu said gently, meeting her gaze while inwardly panicking at the softness of her hand.
Jiang Yan yanked her hand back, her cheeks faintly red, the rest of her words dying in her throat.
Lin Yu smiled faintly, his fingers secretly closing around the red-string peach-pit bracelet he'd just slipped from her wrist.
Once the nurse brought the needles, Lin Yu swiftly inserted them into the girl's *Dazhu*, *Fengmen*, and *Feishu* acupoints—all linked to the respiratory system. But the girl's real illness wasn't there. These needles were just to aid her breathing and throw off observers.
Next, he needled *Quchi* and *Taichong* points.
As he worked, his hand hovered over the girl's abdomen, silently reciting the Soul-Severing Spell. His palm grew scalding hot, and a dark mist rose from the girl's body, swirling around her.
The girl let out a soft moan, then began breathing deeply, her complexion gradually regaining color.
"She's better!"
"Her breathing's back!"
"This is incredible!"
The doctors outside who understood what had happened cheered.
Li Haoming was baffled. How had a few seemingly random needles cured such a bizarre illness?
Wu Jianguo and his wife, along with the girl's grandmother, wept with relief. Even the worldly Wu Jinyuan had tears in his eyes.
Jiang Yan, meanwhile, stared at Lin Yu in stunned silence. The calm confidence in his demeanor made her wonder—was this really the same useless man she remembered?