Chapter 905 - 907: Unable to Repay
"Since we’ve talked about your grandfather, why don’t you tell me more about him? From our conversation, I sense your grandfather must be very important to you," Hu Jingtang said.
"My grandfather was an exceptional old Chinese medicine doctor; people referred to him as a divine doctor, but he passed away several years ago." Mentioning his grandfather made Xiao Yifei a bit emotional. If it weren’t for the circumstances, his grandfather would surely still be here, alive and well, just like the elderly Mr. Hu Jintang standing in front of him.
"Our family has always practiced traditional Chinese medicine for generations, so there are some secret recipes handed down. My grandfather used a secret formula to treat patients, and though effective, it took a toll on him. Eventually, his body couldn’t handle it; after treating patients, it would take him days to recover. That’s why he departed from this world so early," Xiao Yifei said, thoughtfully revealing the true reason for his grandfather’s passing. The kindhearted Mr. Hu deserved to know, and maybe Hu Jingtang would know something about the Biwei Silver Needle. Xiao’s goals now were twofold: to quickly develop a cure for the virus and to find the Biwei Silver Needle as soon as possible. He’s delayed the second task long enough, and he feared his grandfather would be disappointed in him should he continue dawdling.
"So there really was such extraordinary medical skill. I vaguely heard about something like this before but thought such secret recipes had been lost. I never expected a doctor would use their own life to save others. Xiao Yifei, now I understand where your kindness and integrity come from; they were inherited from your grandfather. Indeed, he educated you well," Hu Jingtang praised.
"What a pity! Your grandfather passed away too soon. Otherwise, I would’ve loved to visit him and meet this legendary divine doctor." In his mind, Hu Jingtang conjured the image of an elderly man, though he couldn’t quite picture what he looked like. His admiration for Xiao Yifei’s grandfather also influenced his gaze toward Lin Mu, expressing several degrees of approval.
He suddenly felt he might have overstepped with his words. Despite his good intentions toward Xiao Yifei, Hu felt unworthy, as the image of Xiao’s grandfather seemed far too radiant.
"Mr. Hu, have you heard of an item called the Biwei Silver Needle? Over the years, both my grandfather and I have been searching for it. If we had found it earlier, my grandfather wouldn’t have passed away so soon," Xiao Yifei asked Hu Jingtang with a trace of hope.
"This is the first time I’m hearing about such an item, but don’t worry, I know many esteemed old Chinese medicine doctors. When there’s time, I can ask around for you; maybe they’ll know something," Hu Jingtang replied.
"Thank you, Mr. Hu. I feel quite guilty. Despite knowing you for only a few days, you’ve already helped me so much. I don’t know how to express my gratitude or what I can do for you. I must treat you to a meal someday," Xiao Yifei mused, realizing that in such a short time, Mr. Hu had provided him with invaluable assistance, a favor he might never be able to repay in a lifetime.