Then Reduce the Soup Over High Heat

After repeatedly confirming it, a heavy boulder finally lifted from Zhuang Mengli's heart.

However, it didn't completely lift, only half of it did, as Su Yang had only made a verbal promise.

These dark spots on her body had troubled her for over a year, and only she knew how stubborn they were.

Ever since the dark spots started appearing on her hands last year, Zhuang Yong had taken her to major hospitals in Shanghai, Beijing, and even abroad for check-ups, but not even the most advanced medical equipment could eliminate them.

Since Western medicine couldn't solve it, Zhuang Yong invited Guan Tianya and a large group of China's top traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for a joint consultation.

Still, not a single person could cure her dark spots. Fortunately, after Guan Tianya and several other veteran doctors examined her, they all confirmed that the spots would not become cancerous; they were just impossible to remove.

It continued like this until three months ago.

She originally thought they would only grow on her right arm, but who knew they would start appearing on her face too.

Growing on her hands was one thing, but having them on her face was quite distressing. She couldn't possibly wear a mask for the rest of her life.

Therefore, until these stubborn and baffling dark spots were cured, nothing was certain.

The main issue was that she still didn't completely trust Su Yang right now.

Of course, this was understandable, as the two had only met a few times in total.

Their childhood meetings definitely couldn't be counted. Before this, they were practically strangers, so her mood at this moment was very complex, both excited and worried.

At this time, Guan Tianya, who had been standing to the side listening for a while, looked at Su Yang with a face full of curiosity and asked, Little Su, you said you can cure Xiao Zhuang's dark spots?

Yeah, what's wrong?

Nothing. Many renowned doctors and I have looked at her spots, and we were completely baffled. We've tried many methods but couldn't eliminate them. Are you sure you can get rid of them for her?

While Guan Tianya was speaking, Su Yang once again lifted the lid of the clay pot to check the herbal medicine inside. He then put the lid back on and said casually, I'm sure.

Hearing this, Guan Tianya asked with slight excitement, Then do you know what condition these dark spots of hers are?

I know.

Oh? Could you tell me?

It doesn't matter if I tell you guys. Her spots are congenital. They don't appear when she's young, but her twenties are the onset period. However, this disease isn't fatal; it just affects her appearance.

As for the specific name of this disease, it's called Substantia Nigra Secretion Syndrome.

What syndrome? Hearing this name, Guan Tianya's mind went blank.

In his memory, he had never heard of the professional name for this symptom, nor was it recorded in any of the medical books he had read.

This... how come I've never heard of the name of this disease?

If you had heard of it, you would have been able to cure it too, hehe, right? Su Yang smiled and blinked at Guan Tianya.

Suddenly, Guan Tianya felt like he had lived his past few decades in vain. More accurately, his decades-long career in traditional Chinese medicine had been for nothing.

At this moment, he felt like a greenhorn recruit in front of Su Yang, knowing nothing at all.

Two consecutive complicated diseases that he was powerless against seemed as easy as a common cold or fever in Su Yang's eyes.

Could it be that this young man in front of him was truly the prized disciple of some hidden great master?

Thinking of this, he immediately rejected this impractical idea. How could there be so many great masters around?

He quickly regained his rationality. After all, with his age, his state of mind was quite stable.

Although Su Yang made it sound easy and simple, there were no results yet.

Only if the other party truly succeeded in curing Zhuang Changyun and Zhuang Mengli would he believe that such an incredible figure actually existed in the world.

Before they were cured, he would just observe for now.

That's true, it's my knowledge that is shallow.

Elder Guan, you are being modest. Your medical skills are already very impressive.

I wouldn't dare say that. If you can really cure the bizarre illnesses of this grandfather and granddaughter, then I am truly just a primary school student in front of you. When that time comes, I'll have to ask you for a lot of guidance.

Oh, Elder Guan, you're too polite. What guidance? At most, it's a medical exchange. It can't be called guidance. You are old enough to be my grandfather, I wouldn't dare mess up the seniority.

Haha, Little Su, you are indeed a good young man. You aren't impetuous, nor do you boast about your high talents. I'm definitely making friends with you, little buddy.

Su Yang grinned. Suddenly, a sound rang in his mind. He didn't say anything more and immediately turned around, walking to the stove to turn the fire up to the maximum again.

Seeing this, Guan Tianya asked again, What are you doing?

Oh, it's almost done. I just need to use high heat to reduce the soup... no, I mean, use high heat to boil it quickly for another five minutes.

Is that so?

Yeah, later I'll have to trouble you, Elder Guan, to bring over three medicine boiling bags to pack the medicine.

Three?

Yes, this pot of soup I'm brewing right now... Bah! Su Yang slapped his own cheek as he spoke. Damn it, why do I keep saying soup?

Uh... this pot of medicine is just for one course of treatment.

One course of treatment only requires taking three bags? Guan Tianya asked in surprise again.

Yeah, when you go back later, have Old Master Zhuang drink one bag first. Then, he should drink one bag after dinner tomorrow and the day after. That will conclude one course of treatment.

Is one course of treatment that little?

It's about quality, not quantity.

Alright.

I have another question.

Go ahead. Su Yang was still very polite to this Guan Tianya. Regardless of how good his medical skills actually were, at the very least, his age commanded respect.

To him, it was only right for the younger generation to respect their elders, provided, of course, that the elder didn't flaunt their seniority and act disrespectfully.

Otherwise, he wouldn't care how old the other party was. Even if they were a hundred years old, he still wouldn't be polite.

Guan Tianya asked, What kind of effect can be achieved after finishing this one course of treatment?

How should I put it... he should recover by over thirty percent. Anyway, it will only take three courses to fully heal.

H-how much?

Three courses, which is nine bags.

Can... can it really be that fast?

Heh, if you don't believe me, just wait and see in three days. After Old Master Zhuang takes this one course, he will definitely be able to get out of bed and move around normally in three days.

Phew! Good, good, good, then I shall wait and see.

What about me? Su Yang! Me? Zhuang Mengli pointed at herself expectantly.

You? Your condition... Su Yang paused here. Actually, he wanted to say that her minor condition would be cured with just one bag of medicine, not even needing a full course.

But he was afraid she would find it too absurd if she heard that, so for a moment, he didn't know how to phrase it.

What's wrong with my condition? Zhuang Mengli hurriedly asked, thinking Su Yang was out of ideas again.

How should I put it... actually, your symptom can't even be called a disease to me. Ah, I'll just tell you straight. These dark spots on your body will disappear, and you'll recover after drinking just one bag of medicine.

Ah?? You... this, that's impossible, right? Zhuang Mengli said, both shocked and delighted.

Hearing this, Guan Tianya was also very surprised, but he didn't plan on showing it anymore, otherwise he would appear very unsteady.

After all, he was a man in his seventies or eighties. He had already been surprised too many times today, so he needed to be a bit more composed.

You'll know once I brew it for you and you drink it.

"Then when are you going to brew the medicine for me?" Zhuang Mengli asked, her face brimming with anticipation.

"Sigh, never mind. I was originally planning to do it tomorrow, but I'll go pick up some more herbs later and bring this clay pot along. I can just go to your place and brew it for you. Tonight, I'll turn you from a temporary ugly duckling back into a beautiful swan."

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