Chapter 1485 -1465: Able to Heal But Choosing Not To
They arrived in Hamis Country, which is not a very wealthy nation. Even in the capital, the accommodation conditions can only be described as average.
However, Yang Yushi did not seem to mind much and was not as particular as girls from typical wealthy families.
After settling in on the first day, the two of them went to the royal palace the next day.
This country is one of the few remaining monarchies in the world, with the King being the highest ruler here.
Song Xiaodong came here to treat the King, who is ill. This country has vast mineral resources, especially several rare metals, but they have not been fully utilized due to previous extraction conditions.
If Song Xiaodong can cure the Kingâs illness, it will strengthen ties between this country and China, and possibly lead to cooperative development agreements, as China is extremely lacking in these rare metals, making them highly value this event.
Welcoming Song Xiaodong and Yang Yushi was a Prince of the King, named Sadu.
Yang Yushi had evidently communicated extensively with Sadu beforehand, so despite Song Xiaodongâs youth, Sadu was not surprised but rather excitedly said, âDoctor Song, thank you for coming to treat my beloved father. He is suffering greatly now, and I sincerely hope you can cure him. Not only I, but our entire kingdom would be grateful to Mr. Song.â
Song Xiaodong nodded with a smile and said, âMiss Yang has already explained the general situation to me. I havenât examined your father yet, so I canât predict if I can cure him. Please take me to see him.â
âAlright!â Sadu promptly agreed, leading Song Xiaodong and Yang Yushi towards his fatherâs sleeping quarters.
âStop!â At the entrance to the quarters, a man who looked very much like Sadu stopped them.
Saduâs face darkened and he said, âRam, this is the most miraculous doctor from the East that I specifically invited. He might be able to cure fatherâs illness.â
Ram looked at Song Xiaodong, then his face darkened and said, âSadu, youâre being ridiculous. Do you take me for an idiot? Heâs so young, how could he be a miraculous doctor? I think youâre up to no good and want to directly harm father!â
Sadu immediately became furious and shouted, âRam, donât talk nonsense! Mr. Song has many miraculous medical achievements. In China, he is sought by only the most important figures for treatment. If it werenât for my efforts and countless efforts, I wouldnât have been able to get Mr. Song here. If you offend Mr. Song and he doesnât treat our father, can you bear this responsibility?â
Ram snorted and said, âCan you bear this responsibility?â
âI can bear it!â Sadu puffed up his chest and said, âIf anything happens to father because of Mr. Song, I am willing to take full responsibility.â
âHmph!â Ram snorted and moved aside, gesturing for the guards to let them pass.
Song Xiaodong and Yang Yushi did not speak and followed Sadu into the quarters.
On a large bed lay an elderly black-skinned man, looking emaciated and extremely weak. Various medical devices were set up around the bed. On the surface, the elderly man seemed terminally ill, with not much time left, relying on these devices for nutritional support to sustain him.
âMr. Song, please examine my father.â Sadu said cautiously.
Song Xiaodong nodded, then sat by the bed, placing his fingers on the old manâs wrist. As the True Qi entered, he could hardly sense any vitality in the elder, and shook his head involuntarily.
âMr. SongâŠâ Seeing Song Xiaodong shake his head, Sadu exclaimed nervously.
Yang Yushi quickly said, âPlease remain quiet.â
Sadu promptly shut his mouth, while Ram snorted softly, saying nothing further.
Song Xiaodong took the pulse for over a minute before slowly releasing the old Kingâs wrist.
âHow is it?â Sadu asked hurriedly.
Song Xiaodong shook his head and said, âI canât treat it.â
Saduâs face turned ashen, and he stammered, âMr. Song, arenât you Chinaâs most miraculous doctor? China has five thousand years of civilization and wondrous medical skills. Are your countryâs medical skills unable to cure my father?â
Song Xiaodong shrugged and said, âI am truly sorry, but I canât treat this illness.â
Ram snorted at this moment and said, âSadu, stop confusing things here. What miraculous doctor from China, isnât that just Traditional Chinese Medicine? Itâs a total scam. You actually invited such a person to treat father. If father finds out, heâll definitely see your true colors.â
Sadu said, âI genuinely want to cure fatherâs illness, and you, what are your motives? Do you think I donât know?â
Seeing the two arguing, Song Xiaodong said, âGentlemen, we will be leaving nowâŠâ
Sadu quickly said, âMr. Song, regardless of anything, I am very grateful that you came to see my father. I will escort you back.â
Upon returning to the hotel, after a few courteous words, Sadu departed. Yang Yushi and Song Xiaodong were in a room together, with her squinting at Song Xiaodong and saying, âYou really canât cure him?â
âThe person is in such a condition, do you really think I could treat him?â Song Xiaodong replied.
Yang Yushi smiled slightly and said, âI feel you can cure him, but you donât want to. There must be a special reason behind this.â