"Raise your hands."
The female patient obliged.
"Alright!"
As the patient lowered her hands, a look of pain crossed her face.
It seemed her shoulder joint wasn’t restricted at all.
"You’ve got a soft tissue injury that’s turned into lesions. Since it’s been a while, you’ll need to come for treatment about five or six times. The therapy mainly involves manual massage accompanied by some injury-related medications."
After identifying the patient’s issue, Li Jingsheng provided a treatment plan.
"So many times? My daughter is quite busy; she barely managed to spare time to bring me for this visit."
"Five or six visits might be necessary, with the first two requiring treatment every two days and then every three days for the last few sessions. You can arrange the timing yourselves. You’re not that old; walking is no problem, and you can come by yourself! You actually don’t need your daughter to accompany you."
Li Jingsheng had seen many parents revert to childlike dependency on their children as they aged.
They raised us when we were young, we take care of them as they grow old.
This has always been a fine virtue and tradition in our country.
"Alright, Xiaodunzi, accompany me if you have the time. If not, forget it."
The female patient agreed.
She was finally pleased to have found a hospital that agreed to treat her and diagnosed her condition.
Xiaodunzi was likely her daughter’s nickname.
It was evident the daughter was somewhat embarrassed to be called by this nickname publicly.
"Mom, from now on let’s call me Ye Jun, your daughter. You can use my nickname at home!" The daughter blushed and softly reminded her mother.
She was in her thirties, and with her outstanding demeanor, she must have held a significant position at her company or workplace.
It must be quite embarrassing to be called Xiaodunzi in front of others!
"Oh, why can’t I call you that? Xiaodunzi is the nickname I gave you from childhood. Back then, you were only this tall, short and chubby, everyone said you looked like a stump. So, I gave you the nickname Xiaodunzi."
The female patient had no regard for her daughter’s feelings.
Perhaps she didn’t see the issue.
The daughter was so mortified, she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
The two doctors and nurse in the clinic were all watching.
A slight smile appeared on Li Jingsheng’s face.
"It’s really not a big deal. When I was young, my parents even nicknamed me Ergouzi!"
He used this way to ease the embarrassment for the daughter.
"Haha, then I’m a bit better than you." The woman smiled, a hint of gratitude in her eyes towards Li Jingsheng.
A little kindness, perceptible to anyone slightly smart.
Since the patient agreed to the treatment, Li Jingsheng didn’t waste time, inviting the patient to make the payment and starting the treatment.
Payment was made by the daughter using her mobile phone.



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