Meng Yan's Transformation

Chapter 646 Both parties reached an understanding.

"Dr. Zhan, please wait! Dr. Zhan... please wait!"

The white-bearded old man's shout came from behind Zhan Yu and Zhan Mengyan.

The voice was hoarse and aged, like a rusty iron string taut in the setting sun.

Zhan Yu and Zhan Mengyan exchanged a glance, then silently turned away. Their hearts pounded in their chests as they saw an elderly man with a white beard staggering toward them. His steps were faltering, as if each step was on cotton. The old man wore a faded coat, his back hunched over in an arc, his sparse white hair disheveled by the wind, and his face deeply lined with wrinkles, like a map etched by time. He was panting heavily, his chest heaving, and his right hand rested on a well-worn cane, his fingernails white from the effort, as if it were his only support.

"You...you're calling me?" Zhan Yu's drawn-out voice trembled slightly. He had never seen this old man before, but the anxiety in his cloudy eyes inexplicably made his heart flutter.

The old man stopped, no more than two steps away from Zhan Yu. He raised his head, his gaze piercing Zhan Yu's heart. "Dr. Zhan!" The old man suddenly took a step forward, his cane striking the ground heavily with a dull thud. "Don't you remember me? Years ago, you treated my wife's tongue sores! You saved my wife's life. We have always remembered this kindness."

Zhan Yu carefully examined the old man in front of him: "Ah, you are... Brother Yan Hong! What are you doing here? Did you call me for something?"

"Yan Jinguo's wife, come here! Return the money that you asked Doctor Zhan to compensate you for!"

As Yan Hong spoke, he pointed at the stall owner with his cane.

"Third Uncle, they offered to compensate us voluntarily, so why are they returning it?"

The stall owner reluctantly clutched the money in his pocket.

"What do you know? Just hand it over. Didn't the little girl already compensate you? How can you take more money from Doctor Zhan? And what about Yan Jinguo's shingles? Do you want to treat him or not? Do you want him to die?"

As Yan Hong spoke, he took money out of the stall owner's pocket and stuffed it into Zhan Yu's hand.

"No, no, brother, one thing at a time. My daughter accidentally bumped into the stall today, so it's only right that we compensate for the damage."

As Zhan Yu spoke, he stuffed the money back into the old man Yan Hong's hand.

"What happened today was an unintentional mistake by the little girl. My nephew's wife is also a bit greedy and deliberately made things difficult for the little girl. I hope that Doctor Zhan will be magnanimous and not hold a grudge against a woman like her. This money must be returned to you no matter what."

As the old man Yan Hong spoke, he stuffed the money in his hand into Zhan Mengyan's hand again.

"I'm sorry, Zhan Chengfu. I was in such a hurry that I forgot about the money the young lady had paid me earlier. I've already taken another share from you... Actually... you don't need that much money. Please keep this money; it carries the gratitude and sincerity of the Yan family, as well as my apology."

As the stall owner spoke, fearing that Zhan Mengyan would return the money, she gripped Zhan Mengyan's hand tightly and refused to let go.

Seeing this, Zhan Mengyan said softly to Zhan Yu, "Dad, let's accept this money. Their kindness is truly precious."

Zhan Yu nodded slightly, but the old man suddenly grabbed his hand, his tone pleading: "Dr. Zhan, there is another request. My nephew's wife's husband was bitten by a poisonous snake a few days ago and developed shingles, which is extremely painful. Your medical skills are superb, so please save him. Our whole family will be eternally grateful."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Yu frowned slightly, a complex emotion welling up within him. He knew the pain of shingles all too well, and understood the old man's helplessness and plea. After a moment, he took a deep breath. His gaze was firm as he looked at the old man: "Grandpa, I promise you, I will do my best to treat your nephew. However, I didn't bring any medicine or scalpel with me today. I'll take my daughter home first, and then return with the necessary surgical supplies."