Reborn back to the day I descended the mountain, Miss Ji, I will take responsibility for you!

Sensing Ye Chen's gaze, Hua Jinfang hesitated for a moment, then sighed.

He slowly began to speak: "This Yue Mingtang is my fellow disciple, but he has chosen a different path from me."

“After we completed our training, he chose to become a traveling doctor, providing free medical services throughout the country.”

"It wasn't until more than 30 years ago, when he got married and had children, that he finally settled down in Wucheng."

"I originally wanted my junior brother to help out at my clinic, but he refused."

"He opened the Anguo Medical Clinic on this street. With his medical skills, the clinic's business is naturally booming."

"However, my junior brother is not fond of money, so he invested all his extra money in affordable medical care."

"Gradually, my junior brother also gained a reputation, and more and more people came to visit him. I was happy for him."

"About a year ago, someone came to our door, wanting to buy the prescription from my junior brother."

"The other party stipulated that once the prescription was sold, my junior brother could no longer use it."

"These prescriptions were painstakingly researched by my junior brother, and they can achieve the best results with the fewest ingredients."

"Therefore, my junior brother was naturally unwilling to share the formula."

"The man didn't say anything at the time, he just left a message saying that he was waiting to go in and operate the sewing machine."

"My junior brother didn't take it seriously at first, but half a month later, the security guards suddenly came to the door."

"They accused my junior brother of selling counterfeit medicine and arrested his entire family without any investigation."

Fortunately, her granddaughter Yue Rou was out of town purchasing medicine at the time, which saved her from disaster.

"When Yue Rou came back and came to me, I learned that my junior brother's family had been arrested."

"Seven days had already passed by then. By the time I contacted my sect and rescued the person..."

“My junior brother has been beaten beyond recognition, and his son and daughter-in-law have also suffered mental and physical abuse.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen immediately frowned, not expecting such a thing to be involved.

Hua Jinfang continued, "After a period of recuperation, they finally recovered."

"Those security guards who made arrests should be punished as they should be, and those who should be put on the sewing machine should be put on the sewing machine."

"I thought the matter was over, but six months later, the person who bought the formula came knocking on my door again."

Ye Chen frowned upon hearing this and asked, "Do you know who they are?"

Hua Jinfang shook his head and said, "I don't know. I've tried to find out the person's identity through connections, but I still can't find out."

"The other party offered to buy the prescription again, but my junior brother still refused."

"However, to avoid a repeat of the previous situation, my junior brother sent his son and daughter to another city."

"I originally planned to have Yue Rou come along, but Yue Rou absolutely refused."

"Just in case, I told Yue Rou to call me if anything happens."

“Just half a month ago, a group of people caused trouble at the clinic, and Yue Rou called me immediately.”

"I also brought my men over immediately. Those people were a group of thugs hired by someone else."

"They had no connections; they were just paid to do things. They didn't actually do anything; they just stood in the clinic and wouldn't let anyone see a doctor."

"So the security guards couldn't do anything about them and could only drive them away."

"They came twice more after that, and each time they blocked the patients from seeing a doctor."

At this point, Hua Jinfang looked at his neighbors.

He said with a hint of disdain, "These are dozens of neighbors, and they've managed to keep a dozen or so people out."

Hearing this, Ye Chen finally understood why Yue Rou had reacted so strongly just now.

After all, they've been working tirelessly here, treating and saving lives for thirty years.

When things went wrong, not a single person stepped forward, which is undeniably a tragedy.

Looking at the pleading eyes of the neighbors, Yue Mingtang's heart softened and he said, "Fine, I don't have many days left to live anyway."

As he spoke, Yue Mingtang looked at Ye Chen with a slightly apologetic expression and said, "Young friend, I'm closing down my clinic. I'm really sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing."

Before Ye Chen could speak, Yue Rou said excitedly, "Grandpa, if you don't sell the clinic, they won't let you off the hook."

Yue Mingtang sighed and said, "Rou'er, I know all that you're saying, but when I first started practicing medicine, I established the rule of practicing medicine to help people."

"These neighbors have watched you grow up. How can you really bear to abandon them?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Rou's eyes trembled slightly, but she still forced back her tears and said, "But what will you do if something happens to you?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Mingtang trembled, and tears welled up in his eyes.

He sighed and looked at Ye Chen beside him, saying, "Young friend, you've seen the current state of my clinic."

"If you still want to take over this clinic, you have to agree to three conditions first."

Hearing that her grandfather was willing to sell the clinic, Yue Rou's face lit up with joy.

It wasn't that she was heartless; it's just that over time, she had come to see the coldness and warmth of human relationships.

She didn't care about anything else; she just wanted her grandfather to be alright.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen said, "Doctor Yue, please tell me what you need."

Although Ye Chen felt that Yue Mingtang was somewhat of a saint, he had to admit that he still respected him.

How many people can endure loneliness and run a clinic like this for thirty years, just to uphold their belief in healing the sick and saving lives?

Ye Chen knew he couldn't do it himself, so he was willing to do everything he could to help this doctor who dedicated himself to healing the sick.

As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, which shows that saving lives is a great merit.

However, if one saves people for personal gain, such merit would be greatly diminished, but in Yue Mingtang's case...

Ye Chen saw an astonishingly thick golden light of merit; this old man would pass away someday.

Even if one doesn't become an immortal, one can at least secure a position as a city god or local deity.

Seeing Ye Chen's straightforwardness, Yue Mingtang said, "My first request is that whatever you want to do with this clinic, you must retain some affordable medical care so that these neighbors can afford to see a doctor."

Ye Chen nodded and said, "That's no problem. I will keep your rules, but I will also add some new ones."

Yue Mingtang nodded upon hearing this, without asking what the new rules were; that was Ye Chen's own business.

"Secondly, although you have made great achievements in acupuncture, I still need to test your medical skills. Only if you gain my approval will I transfer the clinic to you."

Ye Chen naturally agreed to this request.

Seeing that Ye Chen had agreed to the two conditions, Yue Mingtang breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Yue Rou.

He turned back and said, "I will tell you about this third condition after you pass my test."

Ye Chen nodded and said, "Okay, I have no objection."

Upon hearing this, Yue Mingtang said, "Alright, let's begin the second test now. You will be in charge of treating all the patients from now on."

Upon hearing this, those around him showed a hint of hesitation on their faces.

"Dr. Yue, we've come to see you for a medical checkup. Could you let this junior doctor come? Is he any good?"

"Exactly, if a problem is found, can he take responsibility?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Mingtang said, "Don't worry, everyone. I will supervise from the side, and I will point out any problems."

Upon hearing this, the neighbors quieted down, and Ye Chen, without any hesitation, sat down in the consultation seat.

Yue Mingtang said to Yue Rou, who was standing to the side, "You should still assist, but you absolutely cannot be careless."

Yue Rou nodded upon hearing this, and blushed slightly as she looked at Ye Chen's handsome face.

She walked up to Ye Chen and whispered, "Mr. Ye, good luck. I hope you succeed."

After all, only if Ye Chen succeeds will his grandfather be willing to sell the shop.

Ye Chen simply gave a calm smile and said, "I'm ready, let's begin."