"Old Master Xu, Uncle Xu, Auntie Huang—"
Lin Chen greeted everyone as he arrived at the Xu residence with Xu Mengyao.
"Great-Grandpa, Grandpa Xu—"
Lin Xiaoxi also called out to them in a soft, cute voice.
"Xiaoxi is so good."
Old Master Xu said kindly, "Xiaoxi, this young lady is called Lanlan. Great-Grandpa specifically brought her over, so you two can play together."
"Lanlan, call them uncle and auntie."
A little girl, about four or five years old, quickly called out to Lin Chen and the others.
"She's Nannan, and I'm Xixi."
Lin Xiaoxi giggled.
Old Master Xu said with a smile, "Xiaoxi, Lanlan is the Lan in orchid. Lanlan, you're the little hostess, and you're also the older sister. You'll play with Xiaoxi, understand?"
"Mmhmm."
Lanlan nodded obediently.
"Xiaoxi, let's go play."
Lanlan held Lin Xiaoxi's small hand and led her to her own room.
"Lin Chen, I've been waiting for you."
"I've painted a few pictures these past few days. Could you give me some pointers?"
Old Master Xu said with a smile.
"Old Master, it's not really pointers, let's just exchange ideas." Lin Chen smiled slightly.
Old Master Xu said, "Lin Chen, you're just flattering this old man. My level is far, far behind yours."
Lin Chen and Xu Zhongting went to the study, while Xu Mengyao and Xu Zhongting's wife chatted in the kitchen.
"Lin Chen, please take a look."
"My skills haven't improved in a long time, and I don't expect to improve much further. But if I can learn more before I die, then I'll have no regrets."
Old Master Xu said.
Lin Chen looked at a Chinese painting on the table. Old Master Xu's skill was quite good; the painting was excellent, but Old Master Xu hadn't reached the level of a Master of Chinese Painting.
His title of Master of Chinese Painting was somewhat inflated.
As for why others called him a Master of Chinese Painting, those who understood, understood.
Of course, compared to some of the so-called masters online who were nothing, Old Master Xu's title held a lot of weight. He was only a tiny step away from being a Master of Chinese Painting.
"Old Master Xu, I'll be frank."
"You haven't become a Master of Chinese Painting, but your skill is only a step away from that level. You're stuck, which is why you can't improve further."
Lin Chen said.
Old Master Xu nodded, "You're right, Little Lin. I used to think I was a Master of Chinese Painting, and some people flattered me, calling me a Master of Chinese Painting."
"Later, when I retired and Zhongting hadn't taken over yet, I realized from some changes that I hadn't truly become a Master of Chinese Painting."
"Then, Zhongting took over, and my skill improved again. Isn't that interesting?"
Lin Chen said, "Old Master Xu, that's only natural."
Old Master Xu nodded slightly.
"With your decades of experience, Old Master Xu, I think it's entirely possible for you to break through and become a Master of Chinese Painting."
"Let me tell you something."
Lin Chen began to explain in detail.
With his skill, he could clearly see the problems in Old Master Xu's paintings, and he could also point out the path forward for Old Master Xu.
Time ticked by, minute by minute. Lin Chen critiqued all of the paintings Old Master Xu had recently done.
Old Master Xu was thoughtful, and he gained some understanding.
"Hoo!"
After a while, Old Master Xu exhaled deeply.
"What a pity."
"If I could live a little longer, perhaps I could break through. Now, I probably don't have a chance."
Old Master Xu's eyes revealed a hint of regret.
He looked fine on the outside, but his condition was severe. His doctor had been frank with him, estimating he had only two or three years left, and most of that time would be spent in the hospital.
Lin Chen said, "Old Master Xu, I know a little about medicine. Can I take your pulse?"
Old Master Xu looked at Lin Chen with surprise.
"Little Lin, you know medicine too?" He knew that Lin Chen was Lin Yu. Lin Chen's skills in fairy tales, calligraphy, and painting were all extremely high. Now, he also knew medicine?
"A little."
"Xiaoxi's constitution isn't very good, so I learned a bit."
Lin Chen smiled.
Old Master Xu sat down and placed his hand on the table. Lin Chen put his fingers on his pulse. Soon, Lin Chen finished taking the pulse.
"Old Master Xu, I don't have a Medical License, so I can't treat people. But I know an Ancient Formula that should be quite useful for you."
"If you stick to the medication, you might last four or five years. You should be able to live a normal life for the next three years without too many problems," Lin Chen considered for a moment and said.
Old Master Xu and Xu Zhongting were overjoyed.
Xu Zhongting immediately said, "Lin Chen, are you sure?"
Lin Chen shook his head. "Uncle Xu, I can't be sure, but even if this Ancient Formula doesn't work, it won't do any harm."
Old Master Xu asked, "Lin Chen, be honest, what level would you say your medical skills are at nationally?"
Lin Chen replied, "Old Master Xu, that's hard to say. I don't know what other people's skill levels are."
"Just give me an estimate."
Xu Zhongting looked hopeful.
If Lin Chen's medical skills were high enough, the Ancient Formula he had mentioned might not actually be an Ancient Formula, but rather one he had created himself. That would make its effectiveness much more reliable.
Some Ancient Formulas are indeed quite good.
However, Traditional Chinese Medicine isn't just about following the book. Everyone's situation is different, and the same formula needs to be adjusted accordingly.
For the same illness, if the same medicine is used, one person might recover, while another might have the medicine be too strong and die.
Old Master Xu: "Little Lin, give me a real assessment, don't be modest."
Lin Chen said, "I know a bit about both Ancient Medicine and Western medicine. I think I could be in the top ten in the country, all things considered."
Old Master Xu: "..."
Xu Zhongting said with a strange expression, "Little Lin, is this what you mean by 'a bit'? If this is 'a bit', then nearly all the doctors in the country can retire."
Lin Chen laughed, "Uncle Xu, you trust me that much?"
Xu Zhongting said, "Given your skill in painting and calligraphy, why would you need to exaggerate this?"
Old Master Xu: "Zhongting, find someone to get Little Lin a Medical License."
"Alright."
Xu Zhongting nodded.
As the First Deputy Mayor, this wasn't difficult for him.
He wouldn't do this for just anyone. If their skills weren't up to par and problems arose, he'd be the one taking the blame.
He wasn't worried about helping Lin Chen.
"Uncle Xu, is this against the regulations?"
Lin Chen asked.
Xu Zhongting replied, "In principle, it requires an exam, but many old Chinese medicine practitioners only have experience; they can't pass the exams. The people have needs, so we have to make special arrangements."
"But whoever handles it is responsible."
Lin Chen: "Uncle Xu, I'll thank you in advance then."
Xu Zhongting waved his hand: "It's me who should be thanking you. Xiao Lin, is there any hope of curing my father's illness?"
"Yes."
Lin Chen nodded.
Old Master Xu and Xu Zhongting looked at Lin Chen, invigorated.
Lin Chen continued: "Not yet. With my current medical skills, I'm not 100% confident of a cure, but there's no problem in delaying the progression of the illness."
"It shouldn't be a problem to cure it next year."
It's June now, and there's still a long way to go this year.
Western medicine can level up by playing doctor with Xiaoxi; the requirements aren't that high. She'll definitely reach Legendary Level this year.
With Ancient Chinese Medicine reaching Grandmaster level and Western medicine at Legendary Level, curing Old Master Xu will be no problem.
Xu Zhongting asked, "Xiao Lin, after delaying the illness, will there be no symptoms this year, and will it be completely cured next year?"
"Yes."
Lin Chen nodded.
Both Old Master Xu and Xu Zhongting were overjoyed.
They invited Lin Chen and the others over to play and received such good news.
"Old Master Xu, please keep this a secret for me."
"I don't want a bunch of people looking for me to treat their illnesses later."
Lin Chen cautioned.
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