Chapter 63: Li Chunqiu

When Xia Yu visited the hospital again, he found that the little boy Yan Hong had woken up and could sit up, although his face was still pale, making it a bit painful to see.

Seeing Xia Yu come in, Yan Shining quickly stood up.

"Yan Hong is awake? I bought some fruit; please peel it for him to eat," Xia Yu said as he placed the fruit on the table and smiled at the curious little boy Yan Hong.

"By the way, have you had lunch? If not, I can bring something for you," Xia Yu suddenly asked.

"Thank you, benefactor. We've already eaten. The nurse helped us buy food, so there's no need for you to trouble yourself," Yan Shining quickly waved his hand.

"Hong'er, quickly call me 'uncle.' I'm the one who saved you," Yan Shining said to his son Yan Hong.

"Thank you, Uncle, for saving me!" Yan Hong said with an innocent smile, showing gratitude to Xia Yu. However, his pale face made Xia Yu feel a bit distressed.

"Ha ha, it's good that you're awake. Also, just call me 'brother.' Calling me 'uncle' makes me sound old," Xia Yu said with concern and a hint of humor.

The little boy Yan Hong seemed a bit shy and looked at his father Yan Shining for guidance.

Yan Shining was also in a difficult position. If his son called Xia Yu 'brother,' it would seem to lower Xia Yu's status as a benefactor. He hesitated, unsure of what to do.

Xia Yu noticed his discomfort and said with a smile, "It's fine. Yan Hong can call me 'brother.' Also, you don't need to keep calling me 'benefactor.' It sounds awkward. My surname is Xia, so you can call me Xia Yu or Xia Sheng, which means Mr. Xia."

"Alright, Xia Sheng," Yan Shining hesitated for a moment, and seeing that Xia Yu seemed a bit displeased, he quickly agreed.

At that moment, the doctor walked in. Seeing Xia Yu there, he seemed relieved and came over to say, "Sir, the patient has woken up. We need to examine him. Can you provide information on his previous symptoms to help with the examination?"

"According to his father, it might be lung cancer. Doctor, please pay special attention to his lungs and confirm the exact condition," Xia Yu said with a serious expression.

Hearing that it might be lung cancer, the doctor's expression turned solemn. He nodded seriously, communicated with the nurse behind him, and then began the examination.

After completing the examination, the doctor came to Xia Yu and Yan Shining with the results and said, "The patient does indeed have lung cancer, but it is in the early stages."

Seeing Yan Shining's anxious expression, Xia Yu asked, "Is there any way to treat it?"

The doctor thought for a moment, his face growing more serious, and said, "Given the current medical conditions and technology, treatment is possible, but the success rate is very low. Additionally, the patient's constitution is very weak, which increases the risk of surgery. We do not recommend surgery."

Hearing the doctor's words, Xia Yu frowned.

Although Yan Shining didn't understand the conversation between Xia Yu and the doctor, he could tell from their expressions that the situation was not good. He looked at Xia Yu and the doctor with pleading eyes and begged, "Doctor, benefactor, please find a way to save my son. I beg you."

Xia Yu nodded to Yan Shining. He didn't want Yan Hong to leave this world so young and asked seriously, "Doctor, besides surgery, are there any other methods for treatment? Money is not an issue. Just tell me if there's a way."

The doctor shook his head, but just as Xia Yu and Yan Shining's hearts sank, the doctor hesitated and said, "Actually, I've heard of someone in Kowloon who has successfully treated lung cancer, but I can't be certain if it's true. You might want to ask him. He's a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, at the… Chunqiu Medical Clinic."

After saying this, the doctor left the ward without lingering. Xia Yu relayed the doctor's words to Yan Shining and said to him, who looked both anxious and hopeful, "I'll help you find him. Don't worry; there will be a way."

"Thank you, Xia Sheng," Yan Shining said, nodding heavily.

Xia Yu took the diagnosis report and drove to find Chunqiu Medical Clinic. With the address provided by the doctor, Xia Yu quickly located the place and hurried inside.

Upon entering, a strong medicinal smell greeted him. Xia Yu saw an elderly man in a gray robe with a youthful face, red complexion, and vigorous spirit examining a patient's pulse.

The elderly man ignored Xia Yu's arrival and continued with the examination. Despite Xia Yu's anxiety, he could only wait.

After a short while, Xia Yu saw the elderly man speak to the patient, then go to the pharmacy to get a package of Chinese medicine and explain its use to the patient.

When the patient left, the elderly man turned to Xia Yu with a kind smile, giving Xia Yu a comforting feeling that eased his anxious heart.

"Dear young friend, you look strong and vigorous, not like someone coming to see a doctor. May I ask what you need?" the elderly man said after a brief examination of Xia Yu.

Xia Yu raised an eyebrow, surprised that the elderly man was so certain he wasn't a patient. It was quite interesting.

However, Xia Yu didn't have time to think about this. He handed the examination report to the elderly man and said, "Doctor, a friend's son, who is ten years old, has been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. I heard you have successfully treated it before. Please, extend your help."

The elderly man raised an eyebrow, his expression softening again. After looking at the examination report, he asked Xia Yu, "Where is the patient now? I need to see the specific condition to make a diagnosis."

"Doctor, the child was drowned yesterday and is very weak. He's currently in the hospital, so we can't bring him here. Can you please visit him?" Xia Yu explained and made the request.

"Sure, treating the illness is the priority." The elderly man looked at Xia Yu's face carefully, a hint of surprise in his eyes, then smiled and nodded.

"Thank you!" Xia Yu smiled in gratitude.

Next, Xia Yu saw the elderly man go inside and call out a middle-aged man, who seemed to be his son. After giving instructions to the middle-aged man, the elderly man followed Xia Yu to the hospital.

Soon, Xia Yu brought the elderly man to the ward.

As soon as the elderly man entered, he saw Yan Hong lying on the bed. Ignoring Yan Shining, he carefully observed Yan Hong's appearance and then began to examine his pulse. 

Seeing Yan Shining about to speak, Xia Yu shook his head slightly to indicate that he shouldn't disturb the examination.

Then, Xia Yu saw the elderly man check Yan Hong's eyelids, lift the blanket to inspect, and press and knead his body.

Afterward, the elderly man began asking questions. When Yan Hong showed a confused expression, the elderly man looked up at Xia Yu. Xia Yu explained, "They are from the mainland and don't understand Cantonese."

The elderly man nodded and then switched to speaking Mandarin with a Sichuan accent, causing Xia Yu to raise an eyebrow. It seemed the elderly man was from the Sichuan region.

After a while, the elderly man stood up. Xia Yu quickly asked, "Doctor, how is it?"

Yan Shining also looked at the elderly man with concern, anxious for good news.

Considering that Yan Shining might not understand, the elderly man nodded and spoke directly in Mandarin, "I've looked into it. It's treatable, but the treatment will be lengthy."

Upon hearing that it was treatable, Yan Shining's face lit up with joy, and his eyes quickly filled with tears. He thanked the elderly man and tightly embraced his son, overwhelmed with happiness.

No one could understand his feelings—his wife had passed away, forcing him to leave the army he loved, and despite seeking medical help everywhere, he was unable to find a cure. Eventually, he came to Xiangjiang, faced dangerous situations, and his son almost drowned. After Xia Yu saved them and brought them to the hospital, he was told there was no hope. Now, hearing that there was a chance, he felt his internal pressure release completely, and he couldn't help but cry tears of joy.

Seeing a grown man weep while holding his son, Xia Yu pursed his lips, shook his head slightly, and sighed. It seemed Yan Shining had been carrying too much pressure and had been repressed for too long, which led to such an emotional outburst.

"Doctor, what is the specific treatment plan? Should we stay here in the hospital or go to your place?" Xia Yu asked the elderly man.

The elderly man looked at Yan Hong and then said to Xia Yu, "Go to my place. I have a separate bed there, and since the child's constitution is very poor and he is in a weak state, he also needs recuperation. I can't monitor him closely here."

"Alright, I'll inform his father," Xia Yu agreed, nodding. Since the elderly man said it could be treated, Xia Yu chose to trust him, and as he mentioned, it would be inconvenient in the hospital.

Once Yan Shining composed himself, Xia Yu communicated with him. Yan Shining quickly agreed, as he saw hope and was reluctant to let go of this lifeline.

Then, Xia

 Yu quickly arranged for the discharge, had Yan Shining carry Yan Hong, and drove them to the elderly man's Chunqiu Medical Clinic.

On the way, Xia Yu learned that the elderly man's name was Li Chunqiu, and the clinic was named after him.

After some busy arrangements, Yan Hong was settled into a room in the back of Chunqiu Medical Clinic. Yan Shining also stayed there to care for Yan Hong, which solved his accommodation problem.

After Li Chunqiu finished preparing the medicine, Xia Yu took out a sum of money and handed it to him, saying, "Doctor, use the best medicine available. Money is not an issue. Thank you for your trouble."

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Yan Shining's gratitude towards him deepened.

Li Chunqiu didn't refuse. He stroked his white beard and laughed heartily, "Don't worry. As a doctor, I consider myself like a parent. I'll do my best. Moreover, I know you're not short of money, so I won't skimp on it."

Xia Yu didn't mind the elderly man's words. He recognized the Mercedes-Benz car and guessed that Xia Yu was indeed wealthy.

With a positive outlook on the situation, Xia Yu felt relieved. He asked Li Chunqiu for some paper and a pen, wrote down two phone numbers, and gave them to Yan Shining, saying, "I have matters to attend to at the company, so I'm leaving for now. Here are the phone numbers for my company and my home. If you need anything, just call me. I'll come by when I'm free."

"Thank you, Xia Sheng. Thank you!" Yan Shining took the note with both hands, bowed to Xia Yu, and repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

Xia Yu didn't say much more. He nodded to Yan Shining and Li Chunqiu before leaving the clinic to return to the company.