Rural Fengliu Village Doctor

I can cure you.

Kujing County is under the jurisdiction of Nanan City. It's one of the poorer counties in the city, not because of a lack of resources, but because the income of the farmers is low.

In itself, this county is quite wealthy, with a high cost of living comparable to that of the city center. Before returning to his village yesterday, Su Chen took a stroll around Kujing County and found that it hasn't changed much from two years ago.

If he were to sell the fish at the market, the buyers would mainly be ordinary people—farmers visiting the county and some lower-level workers—so the price would naturally be limited.

The pond in the mountains behind Shanhai Village is filled with pure spring water and mineral water from underground. Fish raised in this water have a superior taste and nutritional value compared to those raised in regular water.

With this in mind, Su Chen rode his motorcycle to the largest and most luxurious hotel in Kujing County—the Tianlong Hotel. This is the most prestigious place in the county, frequented by the rich and powerful.

For wealthy villagers, holding a wedding banquet here would make them famous in the surrounding area.

However, Su Chen was stopped by security before he even reached the hotel door.

"Deliveries go through the back entrance. Don't you know the rules?" the security guard said.

"Sorry, this is my first time making a delivery, and I forgot to bring the pass. Can you let me in just this once?" Su Chen asked, knowing Tianlong Hotel was strict but not expecting it to be this difficult to even get inside. It seemed he wouldn't be able to meet the head chef or discuss the quality and price of the fish.

"You look new here. You're just a country bumpkin trying to sell fish at our hotel for a high price, right?" The security guard's words made Su Chen feel awkward. He indeed looked like a country bumpkin in his work clothes, which were bought by Su Yifeng and had a fertilizer company's logo on the back.

"What are you still standing here for? Get lost before you affect our business, or I'll smash your lousy motorcycle!" The security chief called over a few more guards with his walkie-talkie, understanding Su Chen's type—country folks trying to pull tricks at Tianlong Hotel.

Just as Su Chen was about to turn his bike around and leave, a loud horn honked behind him. He turned to see a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a high-end car worth about 500,000 yuan. The person driving such a car in Kujing County must be of significant status!

"This is our boss, Liu Yumin. If you don't want to die, move your bike now!" the security chief urged Su Chen.

Seeing an opportunity, Su Chen parked his bike, blocking the Mercedes.

"Damn it! You really want to die, don't you, bumpkin?" The security chief was about to act when Liu Yumin rolled down the window, frowning, and asked, "What's going on?"

"Boss Liu, this guy is trying to sell his fish to our hotel and refuses to move," the security chief explained.

Liu Yumin frowned even more. She wanted to get to her office quickly and didn't expect a troublemaker blocking her way. Given her reputation and status in Kujing County, she wasn't going to blame a country businessman.

With a bitter smile, she said, "Young man, you need to have principles in business. If your product is good, you can contact our procurement department." Liu Yumin's voice was very pleasant, and she was polite enough to get out of the car to speak with Su Chen.

Su Chen took this chance to observe this elegant woman. Her features were beautiful—on a scale of one to ten, Su Chen would rate her at 8.8. She didn't wear much makeup; otherwise, she'd be perfect.

Apart from her beauty, her most striking feature was her natural grace and elegance, which couldn't be cultivated by ordinary people.

However, Liu Yumin seemed uncomfortable. She was slightly hunched, occasionally touching her lower abdomen, with her brows furrowed and her lips parted, exhaling deeply.

Su Chen quickly assessed the problem and boldly said, "Boss Liu, before we talk business, are you feeling heat in your stomach and occasional chills in your lower abdomen?"

"Hmm?" Liu Yumin was surprised. Wasn't Su Chen here to sell fish? How did he know her condition?

"Who are you?"

"My name is Su Chen. I just returned from out of town and am helping my family sell fish today. I have studied traditional Chinese medicine."

Su Chen continued, "Judging by your symptoms, you have an excess of liver heat and have been working late nights recently. The chills in your lower abdomen occur a few times a month. This time it's worse because the two symptoms are combined."

"Ahem," Liu Yumin coughed to signal Su Chen to stop. Such matters were private and somewhat embarrassing, not to be discussed in front of the security guards.

"My symptoms are no big deal. They will pass in a few days."

Shaking his head, Su Chen replied, "They might pass temporarily, but to cure it completely, you need treatment. I can cure you."

"Kid, how dare you curse our boss? I'll tear your mouth apart!" The security chief couldn't hold back any longer. How dare Su Chen speak like this?

"Chief Zhao, follow the hotel's regulations!" Liu Yumin reprimanded.

The security chief quickly bowed his head, not daring to speak further.

"Take care of Mr. Su's fish and motorcycle," Liu Yumin ordered.

"Yes, ma'am!"

After giving instructions, Liu Yumin looked at Su Chen and said, "Mr. Su, would you like to have a cup of tea in my office?"

"Sure!"

Chief Zhao was stunned. Liu Yumin actually invited Su Chen, a country bumpkin, to her office for tea—a first! Liu Yumin was known for her aloofness; even county leaders were treated formally, not warmly.

In the boss's office, Liu Yumin invited Su Chen to sit on the sofa. Her lower abdomen hurt so much that she couldn't even prepare tea before clutching her stomach in pain.

"Boss Liu, don't move. I just treated a neighbor's wife for the same symptoms last night with good results," Su Chen said.

"Mr. Su, can you really cure me?"

Liu Yumin had seen many doctors, both domestically and internationally, without a cure. She had given up, enduring the pain when it struck.

"Of course. May I help you relieve the pain first?"

"Please."

"I will need to touch your body."

"Don't waste time. Even if you kill me, I'm willing to take the risk!"