Chapter 44: Gathering of Renowned Physicians

The three-day period passed in the blink of an eye.

The appointed day to meet Xu Ziyao had quickly arrived.

Ye Tian had already handled all his affairs and was simply waiting to make the trip to the Xu residence.

The Li family had prepared transportation for him long in advance.

As dawn was just breaking, a low-key, understated business vehicle was already parked by the roadside, quietly waiting for Ye Tian to step out.

For the Li family, today was also a day of paramount importance.

Treating General Xu's illness concerned the future and destiny of the Li family, so naturally, they could not afford to take it lightly.

Therefore, the Li family not only arranged a vehicle for Ye Tian but also dispatched Li Qingcheng and Li Cheng, the sister and brother, to accompany him to the Xu residence.

The weather was clear, the azure sky completely cloudless and stretching for ten thousand miles.

Sunlight filtered through the light clouds, spilling over the earth in delicate, radiant threads, as if draping a pale golden veil over all creation.

The business vehicle drove slowly toward the Xu estate.

Passing through the bustling and noisy city streets, it continued along the suburban road at a steady speed.

On both sides of the road, lush trees swayed in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

Before long, the Xu family village came into view.

The village road in front of the Xu residence was lined with all sorts of parked cars.

Ye Tian could not help but feel a sense of strangeness.

"Is the Xu family hosting some kind of grand celebration today? Why are there so many guests?"

Confusion filled the eyes of both Li Qingcheng and Li Cheng.

"That shouldn't be right. If the Xu family were having any major event, we surely would have received word..."

"General Xu is supposed to be treated by a physician today; they couldn't possibly have the time to entertain so many guests, unless an urgent matter arose, or these are distinguished visitors they simply cannot turn away..."

"Could these guests not belong to the Xu family?"

"Aside from the Xu family, which other household in this village would have so many visitors calling on them?"

"How very strange..."

Everyone was deeply puzzled.

Amid their discussion, the business vehicle pulled up smoothly in front of the Xu residence.

Shortly after, Xu Ziyao came out to greet them in person.

"Divine Doctor Ye."

"Miss Xu."

The two of them actually acted as though they were not particularly well-acquainted.

***

"Are there really that many guests at your place today?"

Ye Tian asked casually.

A trace of helplessness crossed Xu Ziyao's face. "It's all because of the people from the Zhou family."

Ye Tian looked somewhat surprised. "Oh? The Zhou family has people here too? Are they also here to treat General Xu?"

Xu Ziyao looked rather embarrassed. "Indeed. I had already told my grandfather that inviting you alone would be more than enough, but who would have thought that the Zhou family would arrive uninvited this morning, bringing along a number of renowned physicians for a joint consultation. They claimed it was to pool everyone's wisdom for a comprehensive diagnosis. The stubborn elders in the family believed that there is strength in numbers and agreed to their request, which is how things ended up like this..."

"A joint consultation..."

Ye Tian sneered softly. "I'm afraid they've brought people here just to make things difficult for me!"

Clearly, certain members of the Xu family still harbored doubts about this so-called "Divine Doctor" Ye Tian.

However, Ye Tian did not mind and merely chuckled lightly.

***

Walking into the main courtyard of the Xu residence, one could see that the central hall was already packed with guests.

These were prominent figures from the medical circles of various regions—the so-called renowned physicians.

Some of these famous doctors gathered in groups of two or three, whispering softly with solemn expressions.

Others sat alone in deep contemplation, their brows tightly furrowed.

Still others remained in their seats, making a last-minute effort to cram, frequently flipping through thick medical records and various medical classics they held in their hands.

As Ye Tian and his group entered the living room, their arrival immediately stirred a slight commotion.

"Is this the divine doctor the Xu family invited? Ye Tian?"
"So young? Just an inexperienced kid..."
"Isn't it pure foolishness for the Xu family to find such a wet-behind-the-ears youngster?"

Several renowned physicians whispered among themselves, passing judgment on Ye Tian.

An elderly doctor with graying hair, wearing old-fashioned glasses and a look of sharp arrogance in his eyes, slowly raised his eyelids. He swept his gaze up and down over Ye Tian, then curled his lip and let out a disdainful snort from his nose.

Turning slightly to the side, he lowered his voice while intentionally speaking loudly enough for those around him to hear.

"I heard that this divine doctor has no background in formal medical study whatsoever, and was even serving time in prison just a few months ago. How on earth did someone like that suddenly become a divine doctor?"

The person next to him raised the corners of their mouth into a matching, derisive sneer and chimed in softly, "Could it be that he learned the art of healing in prison?"

"Does prison teach people how to heal the sick? I thought they only taught people how to operate sewing machines!"
"This old man has practiced medicine for many years, and I've never seen such a young divine doctor."
"Exactly. A doctor this young with no prior medical practice—who knows how many patients he's even seen in the past few months—and yet he dares to brazenly style himself a divine doctor."
"Absolute nonsense of a divine doctor. If he said he operated a sewing machine, I'd be much more willing to believe his skills."
"Word has it that he's the one who formulated the Youth-Preserving Pill?"

***

"Hmph, would you actually believe that? It's probably just hype and empty pretense by the Li family."
"That's what I think too; he's just a person fishing for fame and compliments..."

The crowd of famous physicians discussed and mocked him openly, showing no restraint in front of Ye Tian and paying him no mind whatsoever.

In their eyes, Ye Tian's only backing was the Li Corporation standing behind him.

Yet, as helpers invited by the Zhou family, why would they ever need to show regard for the Li Corporation?

Li Qingcheng and Li Cheng wore expressions of displeasure.

These renowned physicians were far too arrogant, and they were thoroughly angered by the behavior.

Ye Tian, on the other hand, remained completely calm.

Ceding any desire to argue with those doctors, he simply asked Xu Ziyao, "Have all these physicians checked on your grandfather's condition?"

Xu Ziyao answered bluntly, "Yes, they've all examined him, and every single one of them is at their wits' end, unable to even come up with a treatment plan."

At these words, all the renowned physicians in the hall fell silent, their expressions turning deeply awkward.

It was true that they had all diagnosed Xu Weiping's condition, yet none of them had been able to find an effective treatment method in a short time.

Furthermore, Xu Weiping's status was extraordinary; how could they dare to rashly attempt medical procedures they weren't sure of?

Therefore, their purpose in coming to the Xu family today was not truly to treat Xu Weiping, but purely to lend support and bolster momentum for the Zhou family.

To put it bluntly, they were merely foils for Zhou Xun!

Zhou Xun had long since revealed that he already had a complete treatment plan and possessed considerable confidence in curing Xu Weiping's illness.

They were simply here to witness Zhou Xun's triumph today.

Nor could they be blamed for having such complete confidence in Zhou Xun.

After all, Zhou Xun was indeed a highly capable and renowned physician.

Leaving aside his dazzling resume, the mere fact that he served as the private physician to the British royal family allowed him to stand out as a crane among chickens, holding significant weight among this group of doctors.

They all hoped to bask in Zhou Xun's reflected glory and perhaps learn a thing or two along the way.

Naturally, even though they were only supporting players, being called out so bluntly by Xu Ziyao caused them to lose a bit of face.

"True, our abilities may be lacking, but at least we possess a wealth of clinical experience, which cannot be compared to a fraud like Ye Tian!"

Several renowned physicians protested indignantly.

An elderly expert who appeared venerable and held considerable prestige in the medical community gave a gentle shake of his head. "Miss Xu, saving lives is no child's play. General Xu's condition is extremely complex. Without absolute certainty, none of us would dare to step forward and treat him casually, yet you've gone and invited an ex-convict like Ye Tian..."

"Indeed, those of us who have spent the better part of our lives toiling in the medical field are left completely helpless with no clue what to do, and you invite such a greenhorn... Can he really pull it off? Don't let yourself be fooled by him."

"In my opinion, General Xu's illness should be left to Young Master Zhou to treat. That would be infinitely more reliable than some divine doctor of unknown origin."