Jiang Qihua was taken aback, then shook his head: "Even after insurance reimbursement, the cost of the medicine isn't much."

"However, since Dr. Lu has already said so, I can't just throw his kindness away. I'll listen to you, Dr. Lu. I'll take it for a week first. If it feels better, I'll come back. If not, I won't."

"Alright."

Lu Xuan smiled slightly, didn't say much, and went straight into the herbal medicine room to get the medicine.

Jiang Qihua left the consultation room with a complicated look.

Lu Xuan didn't mind and was about to call in the second patient.

However, at that moment, three figures suddenly appeared at the entrance of the TCM department.

"Lu, not disturbing you, am I?"

Hu Meiqiao gently knocked on the door and walked in with a smile.

Lu Xuan was curious why the dean was coming to the TCM department at this time, but he still wore a smile on his face: "Not disturbing at all."

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the time: "It's not even work hours yet."

"You've started seeing patients before the working hours, remember to take care of yourself too. Get some rest when needed, don't neglect your health over minor issues," Hu Meiqiao couldn't help but chide.

Lu Xuan gave an embarrassed smile: "Thank you for the concern, Dean. There are quite a lot of patients registered today, so the sooner I start, the sooner I finish. Besides, sitting here doing nothing is the same."

Hu Meiqiao glanced at the time: "It's getting late, so I'll keep it brief."

"Go ahead."

"Let me introduce someone, Dr. Cheng's niece, Su Kenan. She will be interning with us for these two months over summer vacation. She's also a student at Zhijiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This year, she was admitted as a graduate student at her alma mater, so you're actually schoolmates."

Hu Meiqiao introduced Su Kenan to Lu Xuan with a smile.

Su Kenan?

The name sounds a bit familiar.

While Lu Xuan was still wondering who it could be, he saw the girl, who seemed a bit awkward, being shown forward by the dean.

A fair oval face, naturally unadorned features; her bare face was like a lotus in clear water, carrying an innate fragile beauty that tugs at the heart.

Except for the small, jade-like feet, this was the first time Lu Xuan carefully observed a girl like this.

A rare beauty.

Compared to many strikingly beautiful girls, Su Kenan might not captivate with a magnetic charm.

But her pure, lotus-like appearance is unforgettable, becoming increasingly stunning the more you look.

Her timid look especially, can evoke the protective instinct in most guys.

"So, you really are studying medicine!" Lu Xuan snapped back to reality.

Su Kenan looked at him blankly.

So, you didn't believe it before?

"You two know each other?" Hearing this, Hu Meiqiao was surprised, not expecting they had met before.

She instinctively glanced at Cheng Gaowen, did you introduce your niece to Lu?

Seeing the dean suddenly looking at her with a strange expression, Cheng Gaowen couldn't help but laugh, "Dean, Kenan's ankle wasn't dislocated? It was Lu who helped her relocate it on the road. At first, I didn't know who it was until I saw Kenan had added him as a friend and realized it was Lu."

Hu Meiqiao was enlightened, laughing, "I didn't expect Lu was also skilled in joint relocations."

Her eyes revealed a hint of amazement.

There are very few young TCM doctors skilled in both medicine and joint relocations these days. She hadn't expected Lu Xuan to be so adept at such a young age.

"Alright, since you already know each other, there's no need for me to make any further introductions."

"However, Kenan's foot is injured, and she might not move easily for a few days. Lu, take care of her a bit, she can help with calling names and inputting prescriptions below. As for getting the medicine, it'll probably still be up to you for now."

Having said that, Hu Meiqiao added, "I received a resume today; barring any surprises, this person should be able to come on board within these two days. I'll go upstairs to contact them and find out the situation."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan quickly smiled and said, "Thank you, Dean."

"Since there are quite a few patients today, I won't disturb you any longer."

Before leaving, Cheng Gaowen gave Lu Xuan a meaningful look, "Dr. Lu, I'll leave Kenan to you."

After saying this, she followed Hu Meiqiao out of the TCM consultation room.

What does it mean to leave her to me?

Lu Xuan almost rolled his eyes, turning to the red-faced Su Kenan: "Why don't you sit across from me, I'll turn the computer to you. You handle calling names and inputting prescriptions into the system, I'll get the medicine."

"Ah?"

Su Kenan was taken aback, stammering, "Still... maybe... I'll get the medicine…"

"I'm the assistant."

Lu Xuan pointed at her bandaged foot, "Let's discuss it again when your foot's better."

This time, Su Kenan didn't refuse Lu Xuan's kindness, nodding timidly, she was about to sit opposite Lu Xuan.

But at that moment, Lu Xuan thought about Cheng Gaowen's look before she left, glanced at Su Kenan again, and added: "Forget it; you'd better sit next to me. This way, I can explain the patients' conditions to you, and you can try handling it yourself."

Why did Cheng Gaowen arrange for Su Kenan to intern at the Health Center instead of the TCM Hospital?

It should be to let Su Kenan gain some clinical experience!

Lu Xuan thought this through.

Otherwise, if she went to the TCM Hospital, she'd most probably be assigned to the herbal medicine room with no chance to interact with TCM doctors or patients, not to mention gaining experience.

Moreover, Lu Xuan himself came through this way.

Empathizing with others, he's also willing to give Su Kenan a chance.

Even willing to give anyone a chance.

TCM isn't something that can be revived by himself alone; the road is fraught with many obstacles, making it hard to reach the end alone. But if there's a group with the same faith along the way, he believes they can definitely forge ahead.

"Can... can I?"

Su Kenan showed a soft white smile, her delicate eyes shining with a different light.

"Why wouldn't you be able to?"

Lu Xuan smiled warmly, winked at her: "Besides, didn't you come here to intern to accumulate some experience? If you don't try, how will you accumulate?"

"When it comes to uncomplicated cases, I'll let you try."

"Lu Xuan…"

In her eyes, as clear and serene as a tranquil lake, appeared a touch of astonishment and delight, but soon, as if recalling something, her face tinged with red, she whispered almost inaudibly:

"Why don't you massage my foot then!"

Lu Xuan's face darkened: "Why would I massage your foot?"

As he said this, he couldn't help but recall the scene at the bus stop earlier, where Su Kenan's little feet indeed differed from his imagination.

Calling them soft and boneless might be an exaggeration, but the texture like smooth porcelain was indeed irresistible.

The notion of being a foot enthusiast isn't unfounded.

"But you clearly massaged for... a long time before."

Saying this, Su Kenan bowed her head, her slender, pale fingers clutching at the hem of her clothes, her face turning increasingly rosy.

Lu Xuan was really embarrassed, wanting to clarify it wasn't intentional, but the words stuck in his throat.

"Oh, my dear ancestor, don't say these things everywhere, or else others might misunderstand what kind of person I am."

Lu Xuan truly felt at a loss with Su Kenan, why did she say such things!

"Moreover, it was necessitated by having to perform joint relocation on you, otherwise, how could I have helped with the external malleolus relocation without touching your foot?"

"Don't you think that's the logic?"

Su Kenan thought for a bit and quietly said, "Mm."

Seeing her timid appearance, Lu Xuan couldn't help but remind: "When outside, don't trust strangers easily. There are good people in this world, but there are also many bad ones; don't just let anyone touch you without resistance."

After speaking, he couldn't help but feel quite sentimental.

I'm not even married, yet here I am, already upgraded to an old father!

Little did he know, just as he finished saying that, Su Kenan's next words gave him quite a scare: "Mm..."

"Only you can touch!"

Lu Xuan felt as if he'd been hit over the head with a hammer, buzzing and reverberating. Was that what I meant?

Did I mean that?

Oh dear, please don't think too much into this!

I just massaged your little foot a few times, and you want me to massage it for a lifetime?

Lu Xuan was on the verge of tears; how did he come across such a girl!

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