<h4>Chapter 723: Chapter 723: Zhong Yi doesn’t love me, someone else will</h4><h4></h4>


    Lu Yingxue’s willow-leaf eyes swept over Qiao Xi’s figure.


    Her fingers gently caressed the band-aid on her cheek, exuding charm.


    Qiao Xi quelled theplexity in her eyes, looked at her, and said, "You’re the one who wants topete with me, right? Aren’t the rumors on the forum all spread by you? You lost at the needle-testing conference and are unwilling to ept it, always looking for a chance to make aeback."


    The Traditional Chinese Medicine forum was consistently paying attention to Lu Yingxue and Qiao Xi, with many wanting to know who is the leader of this generation!


    There was constant debate about the medical skills of Qiao Xi and Lu Yingxue.


    After the needle-testing conference, neither had the chance topete on the same stage.


    Lu Yingxue crossed her arms, looking veryposed: "Qiao Xi, you’re overthinking things. The public clinic is meant to treat everyone’s illnesses, how can there be room for personal agendas? I never had such intentions. It’s a pity you’re still a disciple of the National Doctor, truly tarnishing their reputation."


    "Who are you talking about?" Sun Weimeng put his hands on his hips and looked at her, "You’re taking out your frustrations on our Qiao Xi because you’re too old to vent elsewhere! Isn’t it just because Zhong Yi doesn’t love you? Is there a need to be so angry?"


    "You... I’m not going to argue with people like you."


    Lu Yingxue adjusted her cloak and said, "Zhong Yi may not love me, but others do. Besides, he has plenty of other admirers, and I will not wrong myself anymore."


    It seems, she was nning to cut ties with Zhong Yi.


    Climbing high.


    Sun Weimeng sarcastically remarked: "Oh, so you’re nning to sever ties, seeing that Zhong Yi is about to lose his heir position. You’re so pragmatic!"


    "Say what you will; everyone in the Imperial Capital knows it’s Zhong Yi who wronged me first. His affair with Ye Ying is causing a huge stir. The clinic is starting, I don’t have time to waste talking to you."


    After speaking, Lu Yingxue sat down at her seat.


    Signaled to the security to start proceedings.


    The ce instantly became noisy.


    People were scrambling to get the best positions.


    "It’s nine o’clock sharp, the public clinic begins! Please queue properly, no cutting in line!"


    "Queue properly, don’t crowd!"


    "Doctor Qiao, Doctor Shen, please be seated." The staff invited Qiao Xi and Shen Xuanzhi to sit down, announcing the start of the clinic.


    Qiao Xi sat at the long table in the middle, turning her head to nce at Shen Xuanzhi sitting alone on the left.


    He had gained some fame in the Imperial Capital recently, and she wondered if he would take over the subsequent treatments from Zhong Yi.


    Qiao Xi retracted her gaze, softly speaking to Huo Xingzhou beside her: "You should go to the nearby café to work. Being here all the time will make others nervous."


    He was such a formidable presence, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.


    The patients were all scared upon seeing him.


    Huo Xingzhou nced at the busy Sun Weimeng and Huo Sijiao, then nodded towards Old Chen, who stood guard behind Qiao Xi.


    "Call me if anything happens, and I’ll order lunch." Huo Xingzhou pointed to the café some dozens of meters away, where a seat by the window offers a view of the clinic.


    "Alright."


    Qiao Xi felt relieved persuading him to leave, finally not dying his proper work because of her.


    "Sister-inw, I’ve poured hot water for you."


    Worried that Qiao Xi might feel too cold, Huo Sijiao took a ss cup filled with hot water and ced it by her side, refilling it from time to time.


    Very thoughtful.


    Sun Weimeng was not to be outdone, offering his eagerness.


    Soon, patients began to flock in.


    However, the queue on Lu Yingxue’s side was obviously longer and more popr.


    Having been in the Imperial Capital for years, this was quite normal. Due to her title as the needle-testing conference champion and disciple of the National Doctor, Qiao Xi also had a fair number of patients, but Shen Xuanzhi’s side appeared sparse and somewhat deserted.


    Patients were pragmatic too, all hoping to see a more famous and capable Chinese medicine doctor.


    Seeing this, Sun Weimeng nudged Huo Sijiao with his elbow, signaling her to look at Shen Xuanzhi next door.


    Huo Sijiao pursed her lips and red at him harshly.


    Meddlesome!


    "Miss Huo, could you pour me some hot water?" Shen Xuanzhi noticed Huo Sijiao’s gaze and asked restrainedly.


    Sun Weimeng was gloating.


    Huo Sijiao stood frozen, looking displeased. Shen Xuanzhi’s staff, astutely, said nothing about helping with the water.


    "Go on, Shen Xuanzhi is doing a public clinic, you’re contributing to the public good." Sun Weimeng nudged her again, clearly enjoying the spectacle.


    Huffing and puffing, Huo Sijiao carried the thermos over to pour Shen Xuanzhi some water.


    "Doctor Shen, please use."


    "Thank you."


    Shen Xuanzhi gave her a deep look and spoke softly.


    His fingers clenched tightly, holding back many words he wished to say to Huo Sijiao. But Huo Sijiao soon left, showing no desire for chit-chat with Shen Xuanzhi.


    Busy with the clinic, Shen Xuanzhicked time for further conversation.


    Qiao Xi also weed her first female patient to the clinic, who was fashionably dressed but looked a bit unwell, hesitant to speak during consultation.


    In a gentle tone, Qiao Xiforted her, finally diagnosing a simple constipation issue.


    Nowadays, urban white-cor workers often suffer from constipation due to disordered schedules and irregr eating habits. Qiao Xi was well-prepared and wrote a prescription for thedy.


    "Use this prescription and go to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall under the Lu Family to collect the medicine."


    Upon mentioning the Lu Family Hall, Qiao Xi’s eyes had a certain obscurity.


    Traditional Chinese Medicine Halls under the Lu Family were spread throughout the Imperial Capital, making them thergest supplier for the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association’s clinics. The medicines consumed at these clinics alle from the Lu Family’s halls.


    Finally, Lu Bannong ims reimbursement from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association at low prices.


    But theypeople outside don’t know this and mistakenly think the Lu Family pays for the good deeds.


    The Traditional Chinese Medicine Association wouldn’t cross paths with Lu Bannong over these minor issues.


    Setting aside those thoughts, Qiao Xi said: "In the future, pay attention to your diet, avoid excessive meat and maintain a light diet to reduce the burden on your stomach. Drinking the medicinal decoction for a week will resolve your issue; if you find it troublesome, the Chinese Medicine Hall can prepare and package the medicines so that you can simply heat it with warm water at your convenience."


    "Thank you, Doctor Qiao."


    The urbandy smiled and said.


    "You’re wee, next please."


    With a faint smile on her face, Qiao Xi positioned the pulse pillow again, treating patients.


    Those at the front of the queue generally had no major issues.


    Mostly cases of stomach ache, vomiting, or chronic illnesses.


    A prescription could resolve them, more serious ones could be alleviated with a set of needle treatments by Qiao Xi.


    Other Chinese medicine doctors could handle these minor ailments too.


    It didn’t showcase any special advantage as a disciple of the National Doctor.


    Lu Yingxue nced over, then retracted her gaze.


    She pondered what Zhong Lingxiao’s n was, whether today would ruin Qiao Xi’s reputation or whether she could elevate herself by stepping over Qiao Xi?


    Lu Yingxue pulled out a wet wipe and gently wiped her fingers.


    Suddenly, the crowd became restless!