Peach Blossom Divine Medical God
Chapter 437 - 437 435 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

437: Chapter 435: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 437: Chapter 435: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Based on what Chen Yang currently knew about the old man, he was definitely not someone prone to gambling or squandering money.

He was even quite thrifty.

This could be seen from his diligent management of the night snack shop.

Chen Yang genuinely couldn’t understand why such a person would borrow money.

And since the night snack shop was doing very well, why would there be a shortage of money?

“Ah.”

Upon hearing Chen Yang ask such a question, the old man immediately let out a deep sigh.

“It’s a long story, let’s go inside and talk instead of standing out here where it’s hard to explain everything in a short time,” said the old man, his expression complex as he gestured for Chen Yang to come into the shop.

Seeing the old man’s demeanor, Chen Yang knew there must be some serious issue behind this.

“Alright, let’s go inside and talk.”

So, Chen Yang followed the old man inside.

He walked into a small room while leaving the outside area to be managed by Xiao Cui.

Long Biao and his group’s earlier disruption had impacted the whole night snack shop, causing many customers to flee.

The mess left behind needed cleaning, and then they had to reopen for business.

“Boss Chen, the reason I went to Long Biao to borrow money was all for Xiao Cui’s mother,” the old man said as he entered the small room and sighed deeply.

Chen Yang was startled when he heard this.

“Xiao Cui’s mother?”

“Yes, it’s all for her mom.”

The old man’s expression grew complicated, and his eyes slowly began to well up with tears.

“A year ago, Xiao Cui’s mother was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis…

Although she has been on medication at the hospital throughout this year, there’s been no improvement in her condition, and now her entire lower body is completely paralyzed,” he continued, becoming tearful.

Since Chen Yang had known the old man, he was usually cheerful at every meeting.

Only occasionally would he frown, and seeing the old man like this, Chen Yang couldn’t help but feel pity for him.

“So, you borrowed the money for Xiao Cui’s mother’s treatment?”

Chen Yang guessed.

The old man nodded, “Exactly, I turned to Long Biao for a loan out of desperation.

Although my night snack shop’s business is good and earns quite a bit every day, it’s still too little for Xiao Cui’s mother’s medical condition.”

“A month ago, I borrowed money from Long Biao because the hospital said a very skilled doctor had come who could potentially cure Xiao Cui’s mother.”

“But the medical expenses were too pricey, and I couldn’t come up with the money at the time, so that’s why I borrowed from him.

I initially thought that half a million would suffice if we economized, but who would have thought that now eight hundred thousand is needed!”

The old man’s expression was filled with sorrow, making him seem several years older in just a moment.

Chen Yang’s heart felt heavy watching him.

At the same time, he finally understood why the old man was so fearful of Wang Laosi.

He was terrified that Wang would cut off his lobster supply.

Apparently, the old man and Xiao Cui didn’t open the night snack shop purely to make money but because they needed it for Xiao Cui’s mother’s medical treatment!

Feeling deep sympathy, Chen Yang patted the old man’s shoulder a few times to comfort him.

“Old man, the past is past, worrying won’t help.”

The old man choked up a bit, forcefully holding back his tears.

“You’re right, Mr.

Chen.

Since it has already happened, moping is pointless.

I must continue with what needs to be done, and the money that needs to be paid must still be paid,” said the old man, nodding his head.

Seeing the old man like this, Chen Yang really felt quite distressed.

After a moment of thought, he said, “Old man, we might as well be friends by now, and I can’t just stand by if you’re in trouble.

Take me to the hospital to see her, maybe I can cure Xiao Cui’s mother’s amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.”

Chen Yang stood up, speaking in a very calm tone.

Upon hearing this, the old man was taken aback, then shook his head, “Mr.

Chen, I really appreciate your kindness, but Xiao Cui’s mother’s amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is very severe.

Even the medical experts from the province couldn’t cure it; how could you possibly have the means?”

Tears were still in the old man’s eyes, but Chen Yang could see the confusion in his gaze, the kind that didn’t know what to do next.

“Old man, that’s a bit dismissive of you, isn’t it?

Just because the doctors in the province couldn’t cure you, you assume I can’t either?”

Chen Yang said with a smile.

The old man was taken aback, looking up at Chen Yang, “You’re not a doctor, how can you treat illnesses?”

Chen Yang smiled indifferently, “How do you know I’m not a doctor?

Besides knowing that I sell crayfish, do you really know me?”

“This…”

With that remark, Chen Yang had the old man speechless.

He indeed didn’t know Chen Yang well and was completely unaware of Chen Yang’s medical skills.

Yet despite this, he still lacked confidence in Chen Yang.

However, since Chen Yang expressed his desire to take a look, he couldn’t refuse and nodded his head.

“Alright, since you are a doctor, let’s go take a look,” the old man said, wiping the mist from his eyes, and stood up with Chen Yang.

Then they walked out together.

After leaving the room, the old man greeted Xiao Cui, telling her to take good care of the store as he was going out with Chen Yang.

After the event just now, Xiao Cui still had tear marks on her face.

“Mm hmm, Dad, go ahead.

I can look after the store by myself.”

Xiao Cui nodded, her gaze stealthily sneaking a few looks at Chen Yang.

Afterward, the old man left the nighttime food stall with Chen Yang and got into Chen Yang’s van.

“Which hospital?”

“The county central hospital.”

The old man replied.

Chen Yang was silent, took out the keys, and started the car.

About ten minutes later, they arrived at the county central hospital.

After parking the car, they entered a hospital room following the old man.

The room was dark and very quiet.

Only a faint beeping sound from some medical equipment was audible.

After entering the room, the old man switched on the light, and Chen Yang saw an elderly woman lying on the hospital bed.

Her face was covered with a breathing mask, but she still bore a slight resemblance to Xiao Cui.

“This is my wife, Xiao Cui’s mother,”

said the old man, looking distressed.

“Mm.”

Chen Yang responded with a hum and then immediately walked up to the bedside.

Although he hadn’t examined her yet, just by glancing at her, Chen Yang knew Xiao Cui’s mother was exhibiting the very typical signs of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The body would gradually become stiff until eventually, she would turn into a complete vegetative state.

Xiao Cui’s mother was nearly at that stage now.

Most of her body was already numb and stiff.

“The most typical amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, indeed a tricky situation to handle,”

said Chen Yang after observing her for a few moments.

By then, the old man had also moved to the bedside.

“Of course, how could it not be troublesome if it’s this difficult?

From the onset a year ago to now, surely millions have been spent, yet nothing has improved,”

the old man said, his expression exceedingly complex.

Although Chen Yang hadn’t experienced such a situation, he could somewhat understand the old man’s feelings.

“That million is indeed somewhat regrettable, but not entirely wasted.

At least there was some effect.

If it weren’t for the hospital’s proactive treatment, Xiao Cui’s mother could have already turned into a vegetative state, by which point it really would be too late.”

Chen Yang made a simple analysis of Xiao Cui’s mother by observing her physical characteristics and some of the medical equipment surrounding her.

After the analysis, Chen Yang smiled at the old man, “But consider yourselves lucky, running into me at this crucial moment.”