RNP Chapter 515 Dreaming? This is a prophecy!
Chapter 515 Dreaming? This is a prophecy!
Cao Anping was also awakened by Xu Damao's shouting.
But contrary to the neighbors' wild guesses, he happened to run into Xu Damao going to the toilet when he came home from get off work.
When I saw the other person's listless and timid expression, I had a general idea of what was going on, but I didn't expect it to be so serious.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Cao Anping asked knowingly.
"Dr. Cao, Da Mao is sick. Could you please take a look?" Tao Ling's slightly anxious voice came from outside.
"Okay." Cao Anping readily agreed, got up, and put on his coat.
As a doctor, he often encounters such emergency situations, and besides, he has a good relationship with the Xu family, so he naturally wouldn't refuse.
When Cao Anping arrived at the Xu family home, he was somewhat surprised to see Xu Damao's pale face and sunken eye sockets.
It's only been a few hours since I got off work, why has my condition suddenly gotten so bad?
Cao Anping didn't waste any words and started the inspection immediately.
After a few seconds of contemplation following the diagnosis, he concluded that Xu Damao did indeed have a mild mental illness, along with a certain degree of claustrophobia.
Before Cao Anping could even speak, Tao Ling couldn't help but ask anxiously, "Dr. Cao, is Da Mao alright?"
She really wanted to ask her son if he had gone mad, but she didn't dare to say it in front of Xu Damao.
Cao Anping waved his hand, and replied thoughtfully, "It's not a big problem."
It's probably a side effect of being locked up for a while, but...it seems like his condition is worsening. Did Da Mao get into some kind of shock tonight?
"Huh?" Tao Ling paused for a moment before replying vaguely, "Well... I don't think so."
Cao Anping's expression suddenly turned serious: "Auntie! A mental illness requires a mental cure. If you don't tell the truth, I can't cure this illness."
Think about it carefully, was there any moment tonight when Brother Da Mao was particularly emotional?
This statement was half true and half false. Even if it couldn't resolve his inner conflict, with his medical skills, a few acupuncture needles would guarantee that Xu Damao could get a good night's sleep.
But Cao Anping was also quite curious. Besides, being woken up in the middle of the night, it wouldn't be too much to just gossip, right?
Moreover, for mental illnesses, knowing the cause can indeed make things much easier.
Tao Ling could only stammer as she recalled, "This... Da Mao's most agitated moment was probably when he complained that Xiao'e hadn't come home to live."
Uh...and also, it was mentioned that Xiao'e's family didn't try to rescue him sooner, and he seemed so angry that he slammed his fist on the table.
Cao Anping understood perfectly well that this was a family scandal that shouldn't be aired in public, and it even involved the Lou family, so it was no wonder that Tao Ling was being vague.
He then looked at Xu Damao and continued to inquire about the situation: "Brother Damao, what did you dream about that made you react so strongly?"
"This..." Xu Damao gave a bitter smile, his face looking even more haggard.
Cao Anping was speechless; why wouldn't the mother and son cooperate?
He immediately said irritably, "What's there to be ashamed of? Don't avoid seeking medical help!"
"When I treated your hidden ailment before, you weren't this hesitant and reluctant."
Xu Damao could only awkwardly explain, "I...I dreamt that Xiao'e kicked me out and ran away abroad with my son."
Then this matter implicated me, and I ended up being dragged into target practice...
"Da Mao, don't talk nonsense!" Tao Ling interrupted, glancing nervously at the door and then stealing a glance at Cao Anping, her heart filled with unease.
How can you just say such things? If they get out and become rumors, people won't care whether you're dreaming or not; it could really cause trouble.
Although Tao Ling both respected and feared the Lou family, she knew something about their situation and absolutely could not agree to any talk of escaping.
Cao Anping's expression was quite interesting upon hearing this, and he didn't even notice Tao Ling's impolite behavior of interrupting the consultation.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself, 'This guy's dream is really weird. In the original story, the Lou family ran away.'
Although the situation is different now, when that day comes, Lou Xiao'e will definitely only have two choices.
Either sever ties with your parents and stay in Beijing, where you'll have to live a frugal and simple life on the surface to avoid being reported.
They could either abandon their homes and property and flee with their parents to seek refuge.
If the latter option is chosen, most mothers would likely take the child away secretly.
So, tsk tsk... Xu Damao, you wouldn't happen to be a prophet, would you?
Seeing that Cao Anping had fallen silent and his expression was somewhat strange, Tao Ling realized that her behavior was inappropriate and quickly tried to make amends:
"Um... Dr. Cao, please don't mind me. I was just worried that Da Mao was speaking too loudly and that other people in the hospital might misunderstand."
Cao Anping snapped out of his daze and stopped bringing up the question, waving his hand and saying, "It's alright, I understand the specifics of the illness now."
Just a few acupuncture needles and I'm guaranteed to sleep soundly tonight, and be able to fully recharge.
Then, Brother Da Mao, come to the factory hospital tomorrow and get me two more doses of calming and sleep-aiding medication.
Tao Ling breathed a sigh of relief and continued to ask cautiously, "Didn't you say you also had a mental block? What should we do?"
Cao Anping took out silver needles and applied them to Xu Damao's Neiguan and Hegu acupoints, while simultaneously answering:
"His condition isn't serious. He should go to work tomorrow. Once he's busy, he won't overthink things."
In addition, try to interact and talk with people more, and avoid being alone as much as possible. You should feel normal again in about two weeks.
"Okay, okay," Tao Ling replied repeatedly, thinking that this did not conflict with her wife's instructions to avoid the limelight at all, and that going to the countryside to show movies would also allow her to meet more people.
Cao Anping had only been performing acupuncture for a few minutes when Xu Damao's eyelids drooped and he started yawning.
By the time he retrieved all the silver needles, the guy was already snoring.
"Alright, Auntie, I'll head back now." Cao Anping stood up to say goodbye, his manner decisive and efficient.
"Uh... Dr. Cao, wait a minute." Tao Ling hurriedly ran to the box, took out five yuan, and said gratefully:
"Thank you for troubling you so late at night, Dr. Cao. Here is the consultation fee."
Cao Anping didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it without hesitation. That's the rule, otherwise some guys in the courtyard would always try to get something for free.
"Um... could you please keep what Da Mao said a secret, Dr. Cao?" Tao Ling asked awkwardly and cautiously.
"Don't worry, I never discuss patients' privacy." Cao Anping was somewhat speechless.
This is hardly a question about his character, but considering the good relationship between the two families, I'm too lazy to argue about it.
Tao Ling noticed that Cao Anping's expression had turned cold, and knew that she had offended someone, so she could only smile bitterly to herself.
But she had no choice. If what Xu Damao said became a rumor, at the very least, it would offend the Lou family, and at worst, it could bring disaster upon her.
As Cao Anping came out of the Xu family's house, he saw Liu Haizhong peeking in their direction, so he teased:
"Hey! What are you doing sneaking around like this in the middle of the night, old man?"
"Dr. Cao, you must be joking. I'm doing this perfectly legitimately."
Liu Haizhong quickly waved his hand to deny it and explained, "When I heard that Xu Damao had an accident, as an old man in the courtyard, I naturally had to pay attention."
By the way, what's his situation?
"It's nothing. I was locked up for about ten days, and I'm so weak that I'm having nightmares," Cao Anping replied casually before going home.
He looked around and noticed that people were standing behind the windows of every house, secretly peeking into the Xu family's house, which he found somewhat amusing.
So they're all just gossipers!