City’s Best Divine Doctor
Chapter 805 - 0806: Charging Cao Lao for Medical Treatment

Chapter 805: Chapter 0806: Charging Cao Lao for Medical Treatment

The last time Ye Qiu temporarily landed at the military airport in Western Asia, he had already seen plenty of tanks, fighter jets, helicopters, and so on.

However, this time, upon arriving at the Jinling Military Region headquarters in Huaxia, apart from those very tanks and fighter jets, Ye Qiu saw even more soldiers training outside.

Compared to the formal military training here, those freshmen military drills were nothing at all.

Ye Qiu’s gaze turned to the outside, while Cao Ling occasionally glanced at him.

When the soldier driving the vehicle stopped in front of a five-story building within the compound, Cao Ling, Ye Qiu, and Wu Shuang got out of the car.

After saluting Wu Shuang and Cao Ling, the soldier drove off in the jeep without further ado.

Now that Ye Qiu had stepped out of the car, he realized the military district compound was far larger than he’d imagined. But none of the buildings here were very tall—at most six or seven stories.

Moreover, many buildings here appeared to be at least ten or twenty years old.

"My grandfather is inside."

Cao Ling said.

Although Grandfather Cao had retired, he no longer interfered in the affairs of the Jinling Military Region. However, according to the retirement rules, he was still permitted to reside here.

Of course, he could also choose to move to the rehabilitation hospital for rest.

But given his physical condition, moving to a rehabilitation hospital would be of no real benefit.

Cao Ling and Wu Shuang led Ye Qiu inside. With just a step into the building, Ye Qiu felt a cool breeze—likely the air-conditioning inside.

"Grandpa, I’ve brought Dr. Ye here."

Cao Ling called out.

It was already past five in the afternoon. Grandfather Cao had long since woken up and was in the study, smoking while reading a book. According to his doctor, he wasn’t supposed to smoke anymore, as it caused thick phlegm to accumulate—and made his coughing worse.

But Cao Ling had gotten used to smoking all his life. Particularly when he felt unwell, he smoked even more heavily.

Cao Ling’s shout was promptly heard by Grandfather Cao, whose sharp hearing picked it up immediately from the study.

When Cao Ling pushed open the study door and saw her grandfather smoking inside, she said, "Grandpa, didn’t the doctor say you can’t smoke?"

"Habit’s hard to break."

Grandfather Cao pinched out the burning end of his Panda-brand cigarette.

This cigarette was a special supply; only certain top-ranking officials could smoke it. Its toxic substances were much lower than those found in common cigarettes.

Still, Cao Ling disliked her grandfather’s smoking because each puff would exacerbate his coughing fits.

"That young man really came over?"

"He’s here."

Cao Ling responded.

After returning, Grandfather Cao ordered an investigation and found out that Ye Qiu was only a new student at Jinling University. Yet, to his astonishment, the young man had scored the top marks in the national college entrance exam—and aced all five subjects.

This alone proved the young man’s intelligence.

After all, how could anyone score full marks without being exceedingly smart?

"Last time, on the plane, when he got that phlegm out of me, I felt relieved for quite a while. Now, the discomfort’s returned—it’s likely due to another buildup of phlegm."

"Grandpa, I’ve brought Dr. Ye here to cure you completely this time."

"Cure me completely? We’ll have to see if that’s possible."

When Grandfather Cao and Cao Ling stepped outside, they found Ye Qiu and Wu Shuang drinking tea there.

The tea was being poured by another soldier, who was also Grandfather Cao’s bodyguard.

But last time, when Grandfather Cao traveled to France accompanied by his granddaughter and Wu Shuang, this particular soldier hadn’t gone along.

"Commander."

Upon seeing Grandfather Cao come out, Wu Shuang stood up, saluted, and greeted him.

"Just call me Old Cao from now on."

Grandfather Cao replied.

He had already retired, and he disliked being referred to as Commander anymore.

Moreover, Wu Shuang had proven himself outstanding as a "King of Soldiers" and brought considerable honor to him and the Jinling Military Region. The military region had plans to transfer Wu Shuang to the Special Forces as an instructor—or alternatively, to the Northern Border.

Considering Wu Shuang’s qualifications, he’d at least hold the position of Major or Lieutenant Colonel there, making his prospects immensely bright.

"Commander, I’m used to it. Even though you’re retired, you’re still my commander,"

Wu Shuang said.

Ye Qiu, however, remained seated with an indifferent expression. Whether the elderly man before him was retired or an active officer, he carried the same demeanor.

After all, it was the other party seeking him—not the other way around.

"Young man, we meet again."

Compared to Wu Shuang, Grandfather Cao clearly admired this young man more.

He had learned that the young man could speak both French and English, fire weapons, pilot planes, and fend off terrorists in hand-to-hand combat.

Excelling at any one of these skills was impressive enough, but this young man seemed to master them all.

Moreover, his greatest expertise appeared to be in medical skills.

"Hello."

Ye Qiu replied.

Grandfather Cao knew that Ye Qiu had just finished military drills, so wearing a uniform now was perfectly normal. Indeed, walking into the military compound dressed like this would greatly simplify matters.

"I must thank you for saving me two times."

The first time, Ye Qiu had dislodged the phlegm that was blocking his throat, allowing him to breathe easily. The second time had been when terrorists attempted to use his status to manipulate him—and Ye Qiu had saved him.

"Grandpa, Dr. Ye said that this time his treatment comes with a fee."

Cao Ling said.

Upon hearing this, Grandfather Cao laughed and remarked, "Young man, charging a fee is perfectly reasonable!"

"I usually charge wealthy patients anywhere from several million to tens of millions for a single treatment. So, to cure you completely this time, it’ll cost at least five million!"

Ye Qiu intended to charge five million to treat Grandfather Cao!

Cao Ling was utterly stunned!

Wu Shuang was equally shocked!

Even the soldier serving tea froze in astonishment!

This young man’s treatments were so expensive—they had assumed it’d cost mere thousands at most!

Grandfather Cao exchanged a glance with Cao Ling before stating, "Young man, I don’t have that much money."

"Don’t have that much money?"

Who would believe that!

Still, Ye Qiu remained silent.

When Cao Ling and Grandfather Cao truly thought Ye Qiu was demanding a fee, Grandfather Cao added, "Although I’ve spent many years in the military, these houses and clothes are all provided by the state. My usual salary, benefits, and pension amount to just over ten thousand a month. Even if I give it all to you, it wouldn’t reach five million."

On this point, Grandfather Cao was speaking the truth.

Despite his high position in the past, all his living expenses had been covered by the government.

At this moment, Wu Shuang and the soldier grew increasingly tense. They wondered whether Ye Qiu was truly ignorant or just pretending not to understand—he was seriously asking such an exorbitant fee to treat Grandfather Cao. Did Ye Qiu not realize the man was armed?

"Dr. Ye, I have five million. Why don’t you treat Grandfather Cao first?"

Wu Shuang pulled Ye Qiu aside and whispered.

Of course, in Wu Shuang’s view, the five million euros from before were originally intended as a reward for Ye Qiu—it simply happened to be under his own name now.