Chapter 33: No Need

"Has the expert arrived?" the young man with a heroic demeanor asked.

"He has, he has!" Huashan extended his hand and introduced, "This is Mr. Bai Shenyi, Mr. Bai Mutton, whom we invited from Qianzhou."

"I have long heard of Mr. Bai's reputation!" The young man with a heroic demeanor stepped forward to shake hands and took out a business card from his pocket, "I am Gu Xiankun, the executive president of Mingshi Group. I hope Mr. Bai will take good care of my mother's illness."

"Please rest assured, Mr. President Gu. I will do my best!" Bai Mutton smiled and took the business card.

Gu Xiankun turned to look at Zeng Yi, "President Hu, who is this gentleman?"

"This is Mr. Zeng Yi, a doctor invited by Director Wang, currently a councilor of the Chinese Medical Association!" Huashan hurriedly introduced, deliberately omitting the mention of the health care doctor, as he had long decided that it was a fake.

Gu Xiankun took out another business card and personally handed it to Zeng Yi, "Councilor Zeng, thank you for your hard work."

"Too kind, too kind!" Zeng Yi took the business card, feeling its weight. Upon closer inspection, he found that the business card was actually gold-embedded jade, with all the characters inlaid in pure gold. He thought to himself that the financial strength of Mingshi Group was indeed extraordinary, as even a business card was so luxurious.

Gu Xiankun then shook hands with Director Wang, saying, "Director Wang, I am deeply grateful for your repeated efforts on my mother's behalf. When you have time, please give me a chance to thank you. I will treat you to a drink."

The previous displeasure of Director Wang instantly vanished, and he repeatedly said, "Mr. President Gu, you are too kind, really too kind. This is all part of my duty."

Zeng Yi couldn't help but admire Gu Xiankun in his heart. He was much better at dealing with people than Huashan, who was a complete sycophant, only thinking of you when he needed you and kicking you aside when he didn't.

Gu Xiankun is the only son of Gu Mingzhu. Although he comes from a wealthy family, he has no arrogance. He is humble and respectful. Due to health reasons, Gu Mingzhu has spent most of her time at home in recent years, and the daily management of Mingshi Group is mainly handled by Gu Xiankun, the executive director and executive president.

He invited everyone to sit on the sofa and said, "My mother originally wanted to come to seek medical help in person, but considering her poor health, I took the initiative to invite you all here. If there are any impolite actions, please bear with us."

Bai Mutton nodded slightly, "With Mr. President Gu's filial piety, your mother's illness will surely improve soon."

Gu Xiankun smiled politely, "Please wait a moment, I will go and invite my mother."

After Gu Xiankun left, Huashan resumed his arrogant demeanor and asked Director Wang, "Old Wang, how does this tea taste?"

Director Wang was angry in his heart and ignored him.

"This is such good tea, you must have never tasted it before. Here, when we leave, I will have someone pack two ounces for you to enjoy at home!" Huashan chuckled and sat back on the sofa.

Director Wang was so angry that he threw the teacup on the table and couldn't drink a single sip.

Zeng Yi also frowned, feeling an intense dislike for Huashan. He wondered how a company as large as Mingshi Group could hire such an incompetent person as the vice president of administration.

A few minutes later, the door to the reception room was pushed open again, and Gu Mingzhu walked in. Although she was wearing a very ordinary business suit, the few pieces of jewelry she wore were all exquisite, adding to her noble and elegant appearance.

"Please sit, everyone, feel free to relax, no need to stand up!" Gu Mingzhu was a very approachable person, with a smile on her face.

Zeng Yi observed Gu Mingzhu's complexion and noticed that although she looked radiant, her face was slightly dark and purple, a clear sign of qi and blood stagnation.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the four diagnostic methods—observation, auscultation and olfaction, inquiry, and palpation—are very important. The first step is observation, which is very reasonable. If we pay attention, we can see that people's emotions are often reflected in their facial expressions, such as blushing when embarrassed, turning pale when frightened, and turning dark when angry. As the emotion subsides, the facial expression returns to normal.

However, when a person is in a certain emotional state for a long time, it can gradually lead to illness, causing various symptoms. In Gu Mingzhu's case, the dark and purple complexion suggests that she has been in a state of anger for a long time.

Zeng Yi was puzzled. With such a large business and a filial son, what could be troubling Gu Mingzhu so much?

"Chairman Gu is very busy, so let's start immediately," Bai Mutton rolled up his sleeves. His assistant immediately brought out a small pillow for pulse diagnosis and placed it on the armrest of the sofa.

Gu Mingzhu placed her wrist on the pillow, "Thank you, Mr. Bai."

Bai Mutton did not respond, closing his eyes to carefully feel the pulse, occasionally asking questions about her usual feelings, eating habits, temperature preferences, sleep quality, and bowel and bladder function.

Gu Mingzhu answered, "There is nothing abnormal in these areas. I just feel very tired, and when I am tired, I get sick. I used to enjoy walking, but now I can't walk a few steps without my calves becoming extremely painful and unbearable, as if they are not even mine."

Bai Mutton nodded slightly, "What are the symptoms when you get sick?"

Gu Mingzhu frowned, as if recalling it made her feel extremely painful, "When I get sick, I can see and hear, but I can't move a single finger. It feels like my entire body is not mine and does not obey my commands. I also feel short of breath."

Gu Xiankun added, "Every time she gets sick, she can't move or speak, and she just keeps crying. After about ten minutes, she returns to normal, just like a normal person. We have done numerous tests, and there is nothing abnormal."

Gu Xiankun stood there with a worried expression, as his mother's illness had become a deep-seated concern. When she is not sick, she is completely normal, but when she gets sick, it is almost fatal. Imagine your loved one lying in front of you, unable to move or speak, and just crying. How would you feel?

For Gu Mingzhu, the illness is a torment. She doesn't know when it will strike. Several times, she has suddenly fallen ill during a meeting, seeing a group of people gather around her, asking and shouting, but she can't feel her body, can't speak, and can't respond. The feeling is truly terrifying.

Bai Mutton withdrew his hand, thought for a moment, and said, "How long has this been going on?"

"Almost two years," Gu Xiankun answered.

"Chairman Gu, how old are you this year?" Bai Mutton looked at Gu Mingzhu.

" Fifty-four."

Bai Mutton nodded and concluded, "This is a case of qi and blood stagnation, which in Western medicine is called menopause syndrome. Women of Chairman Gu's age often experience some abnormal conditions. It's nothing serious. I will prescribe a formula, and after taking it for a while, it will improve. Additionally, maintaining a good mood will be more beneficial for recovery."

The assistant immediately brought out paper and pen and placed them in front of Bai Mutton, who quickly wrote down the prescription.

Seeing that Zeng Yi was still sitting, Huashan said, "Councilor Zeng, why don't you share your thoughts?" He wore a look of disdain, thinking that this young man might be here just to learn.

Zeng Yi frowned, thinking that this guy was really annoying and talkative.

He suppressed his annoyance and prepared to take the pulse, but his phone rang. It was Deputy Director Guo Penghui of the Health Bureau, who said with enthusiasm, "Expert Zeng, hello. Do you have time now? Please come to the bureau as soon as possible. Director Feng is holding an important meeting today and has personally requested your presence."

Zeng Yi had to put away his phone and said apologetically, "Unfortunately, there is an important meeting at the Health Bureau waiting for me to attend. I am truly sorry. I will come to treat Chairman Gu tomorrow."

Huashan immediately said with a sneer, "Councilor Zeng, don't be in a hurry. Mr. Bai Shenyi has already written the prescription. It's a rare opportunity, why don't you take a look and learn from it?"

He was very pleased, thinking to himself that he had long suspected that this young man was a fraud. Now, when given a chance to show his skills, he is using the phone as an excuse to escape. He even claimed that there was an important meeting at the Health Bureau waiting for him. Ha, does he think he is the director of the Health Bureau? Without him, would the Health Bureau not be able to hold a meeting?

Zeng Yi was finally provoked by this guy. He said in a stern voice, "No need. I think Mr. Bai Shenyi's prescription has probably been given before. Whether it is effective and can cure the illness, Chairman Gu knows best. Goodbye!"

With that, Zeng Yi turned and left, thinking, "You can invite whoever you want. I can't serve you!"