Chapter 343: 343: Glutinous Rice Flour Free Clinic
"You don’t have to be too discouraged. Actually, the old man’s current physical condition is pretty good. As long as he takes care of himself properly and avoids any accidents, living another twenty years is absolutely not a problem."
"Really?!" Upon hearing Mu Qiuniang say this, both Old Man Xie and his wife were greatly surprised. It’s worth noting that those doctors who had examined him earlier never dared to make such a bold statement, at most extending his life from one or two years to seven or eight years.
"I’ll prescribe some nourishing remedies. In the future, make sure to stew them for the old man from time to time. If he catches a cold or fever, let me take a look. Even if I’m too busy, my disciples can assist you. Pay extra attention, and there shouldn’t be any issues."
"That’s wonderful! Thank you so much, Dr. Mu. You truly are a great person!" The old woman was overwhelmed with gratitude.
Mu Qiuniang’s prescriptions were definitely not casually written. In addition to some medicinal and dietary recipes, she also prescribed a unique "Tai Chi" for Old Man Xie, clearly noting that her disciples would teach him at home. Once he learned it, practicing it every morning would certainly make him hearty and healthy.
When Old Man Xie saw the "Tai Chi," he chuckled, "I’ve practiced Tai Chi before. It’s visually pleasing, but it’s just soft and feeble—doesn’t carry much strength. Plus, doctors advised against vigorous activities."
"An elderly person should acknowledge their age—better not strain your back," the old woman added from the side.
Mu Qiuniang replied, "My Tai Chi is different from the others. Don’t rush, old man. When my disciples come to teach it to you, you’ll see the difference."
Since it’s for health maintenance, it would undoubtedly benefit Old Man Xie greatly. Otherwise, what’s the point of prescribing it? Moreover, could Tai Chi from the Cultivation World be the same as what regular people practice?
Naturally, Mu Qiuniang hadn’t forgotten to pave the way for her disciples; otherwise, she could’ve just taught it herself—why bother letting her disciples step in?
As soon as Old Man Xie left, the people waiting behind became thrilled, quickly checking their number tokens to see how much longer they’d have to wait.
If even such a prominent figure sought out this free consultation, it was clear that the Divine Doctor’s medical skills were undeniably extraordinary!
Though announcements had been made advising patients whose conditions could already be treated not to seek her out for free consultations, there were still patients who felt that the Divine Doctor was more trustworthy than other physicians. Even if they had to stand in long lines, they still chose to come.
What’s more, they didn’t even have to wait on-site the whole time—just holding onto their number tokens and returning when their turn was near would work just fine.
Originally, consulting patients with complex illnesses was already time-consuming. With so many showing up for free consultations, Mu Qiuniang’s service time was significantly extended. Additionally, news spread like wildfire through various gossipers, driving even more patients from outside the hospital to rush here, hoping for Divine Doctor Mu to treat them.
The hospital had no choice but to open up new pathways, allowing regular doctors to examine patients first. Only if the cases were particularly challenging would the patients be sent to Mu Qiuniang for consultation. This filtering process actually saved her quite a bit of time.
Of course, some patients weren’t happy about this. They came specifically to see the Divine Doctor, not some regular doctor. However, the hospital explained that if an ordinary doctor could treat their ailments, they shouldn’t trouble the Divine Doctor; otherwise, she’d have even less time for patients with genuinely serious conditions.
The most crucial point was that Mu Qiuniang now had surgeries waiting for her every day. She was incredibly busy—to the point of exhaustion. Even the young doctors shadowing her couldn’t help but feel distressed, posting on Weibo: "They say a woman working seriously is the most beautiful. @Goddess Qiuniang looks absolutely stunning while she works! But honestly, I feel so bad for her. After completing consultations, she goes straight to surgeries. Even I, as an assistant, feel overwhelmed. Yet Goddess Qiuniang just keeps going!"
Attached were nine photos of Mu Qiuniang, captured as she worked with different patients and in various situations. Her focused appearance gave the impression that she was performing the most meaningful task in the world.
The fans went wild: "Blogger, which hospital is this? Why did @Goddess Qiuniang come to your hospital? Did she join your staff?"
"Come on! The blogger clearly mentioned it’s a free consultation. How could it be a job? Poor Goddess Qiuniang. I had no idea she was this busy behind the scenes. And she still has to take care of @Jiang Nuo? Suddenly, I feel so heartbroken for her!"
"@Jiang Nuo has been MIA for so long. Does he even realize how busy his wife is? Back when he was showing off their love nonstop, she seemed so relaxed. I thought @Qiuniang was just living a carefree life. Who knew she was actually a doctor!"
"No, you’re all misunderstanding. @Qiuniang isn’t a doctor and doesn’t officially consult patients. She only stopped by this hospital to visit a sick fan. Upon seeing so many patients, she decided to stay and offer free consultations. It’s been several days now, and she has treated countless people. My uncle included. His illness was serious, and she cured him. Blah blah blah..."
"Looks like we’ve got a real-life testimony here! What do I do? I also want Goddess Qiuniang to treat me."
"Please don’t stir things up upstairs! Can’t you see how exhausted @Qiuniang is? How could you bear to make her work even harder?"
"Right. We’re civilized fans. We can’t disrupt @Qiuniang’s work. But if possible, we’d love to help somehow."
"How can we help? Hey, the Goddess Support Squad and the official fan team—quick, come up with an idea! Let’s organize something to support @Qiuniang. Seeing her so overworked breaks my heart!"
"Don’t worry, folks. The fan team is already planning something. Once finalized, we’ll notify everyone."
"Waiting eagerly."
"Bringing my stool to wait."
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At this point, the discussions about Jiang Nuo and Mu Qiuniang’s supposed marriage troubles from online trolls were completely drowned out by this group of fans. They were too busy brainstorming ways to help Mu Qiuniang to bother with such obviously baseless gossip.
Both Jiang Nuo and Mu Qiuniang’s support teams, along with the official fan club, moved quickly. A fresh proposal was soon developed.
Since Mu Qiuniang was offering free consultations, and some of her fans had medical backgrounds, they proposed working with the hospital to set up nearby "Fan Free Clinics." These clinics would handle less serious conditions that didn’t require hospital treatments, only basic medicine.
Some influential fans even announced that similar "Fan Free Clinics" would be launched at other hospitals. For complex cases that couldn’t be resolved, they’d contact Mu Qiuniang for direct diagnosis and treatment, with all costs split between the official fan club and the support team. Economically disadvantaged patients could apply for up to 90% coverage.
At the same time, countless regular fans also wanted to contribute. They organized themselves by city and region, volunteering locally at "Fan Free Clinics."
Although they couldn’t treat patients, they could hold umbrellas, offer tea, provide water, and bring warmth to the scene.
This passionate initiative, which began with personal efforts, evolved into a collective movement within a week due to Jiang Nuo and Mu Qiuniang’s immense influence. Across Huaxia, various "Fan Free Clinics" sprang up everywhere.
Mu Mingyu was quite surprised and hurriedly contacted the organizers of all these "Fan Free Clinic" events, ensuring proper management to prevent chaos or exploitation.