Chapter 66: Fair and Square

After giving the two children their medicine, it took no more than twenty minutes for Tang Yingxin's body temperature to drop. Although Tang Haolin's condition did not improve as quickly, it was evident that he was much better.

"There should be no danger now," Zeng Yi said, relieved, after observing the children's complexion. "Everyone, please go out and let them rest well."

As the group left the ward, the doctors from the provincial hospital felt a sense of pride, walking with their chests puffed out and talking loudly. In contrast, the assistants from the military medical university were now dejected, no longer as confident as when they first arrived. Dr. Lan, in particular, looked rather miserable, wanting to ask Zeng Yi about his own illness but not wanting to lose face in front of everyone.

"Brother Zeng, I can't thank you enough!"

Tang Weiguo rubbed his thighs, feeling a mix of emotions. Just a few days ago, he had vandalized Zeng Yi's clinic. If not for Zeng Yi's skills, he might have even beaten him up. Now, he never imagined that Zeng Yi would save his children's lives.

"I won't say anything more. From now on, Brother Zeng is my benefactor. Whatever you ask me to do, I will do it!"

Zeng Yi laughed, "We had a drink last night, didn't we? We're already brothers. Why do you need to say all this? I feel ashamed too. If I had explained things earlier, Yingxin and Haolin wouldn't have suffered so much."

Tang Xiuquan sighed, "I never thought that after all this, it would still be you who cured Yingxin and Haolin."

"Destiny, it's all destiny!" Tang Weiguo laughed, unable to find a better explanation.

Zeng Yi glanced at the ward, where Wei Xiangnan was sitting by the bed, comforting the two children. He suddenly asked, "Have the two children always eaten and lived together?"

Tang Xiuquan nodded, "Yes, they both are busy, so I have been taking care of the children. They have always eaten and lived together!"

Zeng Yi thought for a moment, "I see, now I understand!"

The others were all puzzled. What did he understand? What was wrong with the two children eating and living together?

"Earlier on the train, I noticed that one of them had internal heat, while the other had cold in the stomach. I found it strange that a pair of twins could have opposite symptoms. Now, thinking about it, the problem might be due to them eating and living together," Zeng Yi explained.

"Hmm?" Everyone looked at him, still not understanding.

"If I'm not mistaken, Haolin must have had another episode before, with the main symptom being convulsions," Zeng Yi said, looking at Tang Xiuquan.

Tang Xiuquan immediately replied, "Yes, that's right. It happened three months ago. The episode was brief, and he was treated with two IVs at the hospital."

Zeng Yi nodded, "Has Haolin been particularly fond of cold things, like ice pops, since then?"

Even though Tang Xiuquan was well-informed, he was shocked several times today. "Yes, now that I think about it, Haolin has been asking for ice pops ever since then."

"Then it's clear. He wants ice pops because the root of his illness hasn't been eliminated, and there is still a latent heat evil in his body. That's why he likes cold things, drinks cold water, and even kicks off his blanket at night."

Tang Xiuquan nodded again, "Yes, yes, you're right."

"Haolin likes cold things, and to be fair, you give them both the same amount, right?" Zeng Yi asked.

Tang Xiuquan was initially stunned but then nodded firmly, "Yes, no matter what they eat, I always make sure they both get the same amount without favoring either."

Zeng Yi smiled, "Yingxin's illness is due to eating the same things as Haolin. Eating too many cold things has caused the cold to accumulate in her stomach."

"Ah?"

Tang Xiuquan felt a bit regretful. He never thought that his good intentions could lead to such a mistake. In trying to be fair, he had inadvertently caused a problem.

The others were also amazed. They never thought the children's illnesses could have such an origin, which explained why the cause was hard to find.

"Pediatric illnesses were called 'mute medicine' in ancient times because children can't express their feelings well and lack the ability to connect events. Adults know that getting caught in the rain can cause a cold, but children can't make that connection. Therefore, doctors often find it difficult to diagnose and find the true cause," Zeng Yi explained, trying to ease the burden on the doctors present. "In the future, you need to be careful. Haolin's constitution is hot, so he shouldn't be exposed to more heat. Yingxin's constitution is cold, so she shouldn't be exposed to cold, or her body will become unbalanced."

"Understood, understood!" Tang Xiuquan nodded, grateful. "Brother, you're really responsible. Not only did you cure the illness, but you also explained everything clearly. With your words, I know what to do in the future and won't make the same mistake again."

"Ha ha, what's wrong with a grandfather loving his grandchildren?" Zeng Yi laughed.

"Yes, yes!" the doctors around him agreed. "This isn't the fault of the grandfather. Who wouldn't love such adorable grandchildren? If it were us, we would love them even more."

Tang Xiuquan felt a bit relieved. He was very guilty, as he had been helping his son and daughter-in-law take care of the children, but ended up causing such serious illnesses.

Seeing that the condition was stable, Zeng Yi gave some instructions and was about to leave.

Tang Weiguo stopped him, "Why the rush? It's noon. Have lunch with us, and I'll book a table right away."

"No, I still have some work at the health department. You can just send me back!" Zeng Yi smiled. "I'll come back for a follow-up visit tonight. Once they are fully recovered, you can treat me to a meal."

Tang Weiguo rubbed his hands, feeling a bit embarrassed. After making Zeng Yi work all morning, it was only right to treat him to a meal, but Zeng Yi's words made it hard to insist. "Alright, work comes first. I'll send you back."

The doctors from the provincial hospital collectively saw Zeng Yi off to the ground floor. Dr. Lan wanted to follow but couldn't bring herself to do so. She stood upstairs, watching through the window as Zeng Yi left in a car, thinking to herself, "So what if he's a traditional Chinese medicine doctor? What's so great about it? There are many TCM doctors in the world. When I get back, I'll go to the military medical university for TCM!"

"Meeting such a remarkable doctor today was truly worth it!"

Professor Guo sighed, said goodbye to Wei Xiangnan, and left with his assistants.

In the following days, under Zeng Yi's careful treatment, Tang Yingxin and Tang Haolin quickly recovered. Tang Yingxin no longer vomited after eating or shivered in her sleep, and Tang Haolin's facial edema completely disappeared, restoring his dominant and innocent face.

In the evening, Tang Weiguo booked a banquet at the Nanjiang Hotel to thank Zeng Yi.

When Zeng Yi arrived, he was carrying a small gift box.

Tang Weiguo immediately widened his eyes, "Brother Zeng, what's the meaning of this? Are you trying to embarrass me?"

"Don't misunderstand. This isn't for you; it's for Yingxin and Haolin. It's a nine-prepared plum I made myself. It can be used as medicine and also satisfies their cravings. They can have it as a snack," Zeng Yi smiled.

Tang Weiguo was relieved and had Wei Xiangnan take the gift, saying, "Please come in. We've been waiting for you. Today, we must drink a lot and not stop until we're drunk!"

Wei Xiangnan also smiled, "I usually have to say a few words when Old Tang drinks, but today, I won't object to you drinking with Brother Zeng. I'll even encourage you to drink more."

"I won't do anything to make Brother Tang commit a mistake. Let's just enjoy ourselves!" Zeng Yi said.

"Enjoying ourselves means drinking well and getting drunk!" Tang Weiguo laughed. "How can we enjoy ourselves without getting drunk? Wife, what do you think?"

Wei Xiangnan said with a hint of annoyance, "Yes, whatever you say today is what it is."

As the three entered the lobby of the Nanjiang Hotel, they encountered Yuan Wenjie.

"Doctor Zeng, what a coincidence!" Yuan Wenjie smiled and walked over. "I sent people to your clinic several times but couldn't find you."

Zeng Yi bowed, "Sorry, I've been busy lately. You can send someone to pick up your medicine tomorrow."

Yuan Wenjie nodded, not pressing the issue. He looked at Wei Xiangnan and smiled, "Mr. Wei, nice to meet you." He knew Wei Xiangnan had a deep background and a large business, but they had never had much interaction. Today, he took the opportunity to greet him.

Wei Xiangnan nodded slightly, saying, "Mr. Yuan, nice to meet you."

Seeing that Wei Xiangnan didn't invite him, Yuan Wenjie said, "I've booked a table at the Peony Pavilion. I'm hosting a dinner for some business friends tonight. If you have time, I'd be honored if you could join us for a few drinks. The business community in Rongcheng admires you greatly."

Wei Xiangnan "hmm"ed, "Next time, I have a distinguished guest to entertain today."

"Alright, next time then!" Yuan Wenjie said, though he felt a bit sour inside. His Feilong Construction was doing well, but compared to Wei Xiangnan, it was far behind. Wei Xiangnan, with his military connections, was involved in import and export trade and represented several luxury brands in China, making a lot of money quietly. Yuan Wenjie, on the other hand, hadn't made much money but had a lot of trouble.

"Come, Brother Zeng, let's go upstairs!" Tang Weiguo glared at the talkative Yuan Wenjie and led Zeng Yi to the elevator.

Watching the three enter the elevator, Yuan Wenjie waved to the manager of the Nanjiang Hotel, "Which private room did Mr. Wei book?"

"Yongquan Hall!"

"Who is he hosting tonight?" Yuan Wenjie asked, knowing that anyone Wei Xiangnan called a distinguished guest must be important.

The manager shook his head, "I'm not sure."

Yuan Wenjie waved the manager away, thinking about whether he should go to the Yongquan Hall to offer a toast. He had always wanted to build a relationship with Wei Xiangnan to expand his business. However, the military and civilian circles were very