Before Lin Fan and Hao Jianjun had entered the house, Wang Xiaoli began to tremble all over.
She could already smell the familiar scent, and the unforgettable smell of explosives.
"Jianjun, why did you bring an outsider in?"
Wang Xiaoli suddenly pulled the blanket over herself, her voice filled with immense panic.
"Lili, don't be afraid. This is my nephew from the same clan. He's a doctor in the village, and his medical skills are excellent."
Hao Jianjun was startled by her reaction and quickly explained.
"I don't want to see anyone, Jianjun. Hurry up and make him leave!"
Wang Xiaoli shouted excitedly.
"This..."
Hao Jianjun's expression was troubled, and he didn't know what to do for a moment.
"I'm not exactly an outsider either,"
Lin Fan's calm voice carried a hint of teasing.
As soon as Wang Xiaoli heard Lin Fan's voice, she trembled even more violently.
"Jianjun, please~ make him leave!"
Wang Xiaoli shivered uncontrollably under the blanket, as if Lin Fan were some kind of monster.
Seeing this situation, Hao Jianjun's heart ached so much that tears welled up in his eyes.
"Xiao Fan, you should go. Lili might have been stimulated and doesn't want to see outsiders right now."
"Brother Jianjun, do you think her current behavior is normal?"
Lin Fan stood at the doorway, pointing into the room and asking.
"Xiao Fan, what do you mean?"
Hao Jianjun looked at Lin Fan, not understanding.
Lin Fan chuckled and explained, "The seven emotions arise from and also damage the five organs. Fear injures the heart and kidneys, causing Qi to become chaotic. Dread injures the kidneys, causing Qi to descend."
"Women with insufficient essence and blood, with yin prevailing over yang, are thus timid and easily frightened, leading to disturbances and blockages in Qi and blood, which in turn cause strong psychological changes."
Although Hao Jianjun didn't fully understand what Lin Fan was saying, he grasped the general meaning.
"Xiao Fan, are you saying this is also a kind of illness?"
"Exactly. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it's called 'Kong Jian Zheng' (fear aversion syndrome), and in Western medicine, it's called phobia. Both are psychological illnesses. If I'm not mistaken, her pale and sallow complexion, coupled with insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, feeling cold, and a tendency to be sad and cry, indicates a deficiency of both the heart and spleen..."
Inside the room, Wang Xiaoli heard these words, her hands gripping the blanket tightly, filled with bitter hatred.
"Don't you know why my complexion is pale and sallow?"
It was clearly due to the strong blast wave from the dynamite explosion!
As for the sallow appearance, that was a sign of lingering poisoning!
"That's right!" Hao Jianjun slapped his thigh. "Xiao Fan, what you said is absolutely true. When I asked Lili where her home was, she couldn't even remember."
Lin Fan's lips curved slightly.
She couldn't possibly tell you that she lived in a cave, could she?
Seeing that Hao Jianjun had believed him, Lin Fan continued, "Brother Jianjun, if her condition can stabilize, she'll probably recover in a few months. But if it worsens..."
"What will happen?"
Hao Jianjun asked nervously.
"Alas..."
Lin Fan sighed deeply and replied, "If the disturbances in Qi and blood are not properly managed in time, it can lead to Qi and blood rushing to the brain, causing permanent brain damage. In plain language, it means becoming mentally ill!"
"Ah?"
Hao Jianjun's face immediately changed dramatically.
His life had finally started to look up, and if Wang Xiaoli were to become mentally ill and turn into a madwoman, what then?
"Xiao Fan, please examine her quickly. You must help me cure her!"
Hao Jianjun grabbed Lin Fan's hand and pleaded sincerely.
"Mm, don't worry, Brother Jianjun. I'm the only doctor in the village. If I don't help her, who will?"
Lin Fan patted his hand to get him to let go.
Inside the room, Wang Xiaoli was furious.
This ignorant bumpkin from the countryside!
With a few words, he had completely manipulated someone. I was blind to even consider recuperating here!
"Jianjun, if you let him in, I'll leave immediately and never come back!"
Wang Xiaoli's words struck Hao Jianjun's soft spot directly.
Hao Jianjun, who had one foot already over the threshold, froze in place again, hesitant.
When he saw Wang Xiaoli's determined gaze, he instinctively pulled his foot back.
"Xiao Fan, perhaps we should forget it, or wait until her condition improves."
Hao Jianjun was a naturally indecisive person, which was why he hadn't been able to get married for so long.
"Alright, but..."
Lin Fan paused, sighed, and continued, "Brother Jianjun, we are all neighbors, and we'll see each other around. I have to say this upfront."
He raised his chin and threatened, "If your Lili's condition is treated now, I have a ninety percent chance that her temperament will return to normal within three to five days."
"But if it's delayed, I dare say that within a month, her mind will be affected. By then, even if you beg me, I won't be able to do anything."
Hao Jianjun was immediately caught in a dilemma.
On one hand, he didn't want to go against Wang Xiaoli's wishes.
On the other hand, he absolutely did not want to see the consequences that Lin Fan described.
"Also, her injuries might involve bone dislocations or similar issues. If not treated now, it will inevitably lead to lingering ailments in the future, perhaps even a minor disability."
Lin Fan shook his head and suddenly raised his voice, "Brother Jianjun, just tell me if you want treatment or not. I haven't eaten dinner yet and need to go home."
After speaking, Lin Fan turned around as if he were about to leave.
"Wait!"
Hao Jianjun pondered for a long time and finally made his decision.
If, as Lin Fan said, Wang Xiaoli were to become a disabled, mentally unstable madwoman in the future, his hopes for life would also be dashed.
If that were the case, what would be the point of keeping Wang Xiaoli?
"Xiao Fan, please examine her. I believe in you!"
Hao Jianjun said resolutely.
"Jianjun, you..."
Wang Xiaoli inside the room began to shout loudly, spewing various threats.
Hao Jianjun's expression changed several times, but he gritted his teeth and didn't back down.
Lin Fan, fearing he might change his mind, tentatively asked, "Brother Jianjun, your Lili is unwilling."
"Go ahead and treat her. We're doing this for her own good. Once she's recovered, she'll know what's best."
"Alright, Uncle Jianjun, I will definitely cure all her ailments, inside and out!"
Lin Fan grinned.
Seeing Lin Fan's smile, Hao Jianjun suddenly felt something was amiss. But on second thought, the person came to treat the illness voluntarily and didn't mention any fees. What could be wrong?
Lin Fan, carrying his medicine box, walked step by step into the room.
Wang Xiaoli, seeing this, immediately buried her head in the blanket like an ostrich.
She was internally struggling with whether to reveal her true form and fight Lin Fan to the death.
She had known the power of humans hundreds of years ago, which was why she had stayed hidden in the mountains and dared not come down to commit evil deeds.
It was only recently, after accidentally absorbing a wisp of pure power, that she was able to transform into human form and dared to venture down the mountain.
"Lin Fan!"
Wang Xiaoli cried out, her voice filled with hatred.
Hao Jianjun was taken aback. How did she know Lin Fan's name?