Zhang Lingwu refuted, "Traditional Chinese Medicine has existed for thousands of years, how can Western medicine compare?"
"If Western medicine encountered my situation, they would just do a stomach pump, which is both torturous and doesn't cure the root cause."
"Look at Doctor Lin, he just felt my pulse, gave me some medicine, and I was completely cured."
Lin Fan was not interested in the couple's conflicting views. He immediately said, "Mr. Zhang, since your body is fine, I will be leaving."
"Doctor Lin, a doctor with your ability shouldn't be buried in the countryside. How about you come to the city with me to develop your career?"
Zhang Lingwu's good intentions were met with a shake of Lin Fan's head.
Go to the city? What a joke!
How could it be more comfortable than in the countryside?
"I'm sorry, Mr. Zhang, I think the countryside is quite good and I don't plan to go to the city."
After speaking, Lin Fan left.
Watching his receding back, Zhang Lingwu's eyes were filled with confusion.
Settling down in a bustling metropolis was almost everyone's pursuit.
Yet Lin Fan wanted to stay in a small mountain village. This was too unusual!
Having met countless people, Zhang Lingwu could tell from Lin Fan's attitude that this was either a man with a story or a supremely powerful hermit!
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Lin Fan returned to his clinic to see patients, when a group of people suddenly barged in.
"It seems they're here to cause trouble..."
Several patients stood up, their voices filled with doubt.
Lin Fan looked towards the courtyard and saw Wu Shulin leading the group, with a look of accusation on his face. This man was Wu Lei's younger brother.
"All patients seeing the doctor, get out!" Wu Shulin roared arrogantly.
"On what grounds?"
The patients were bewildered.
"Hmph!"
Wu Shulin snorted, "On the grounds that I am the owner of this clinic!"
"Lin Fan, you can leave now."
His attitude was extremely aggressive, instantly intimidating the patients.
Lin Fan sneered, "So, you mean you don't want me to continue treating the villagers?"
Wu Shulin retorted righteously, "This house belongs to my Wu family. My elder brother and sister-in-law opened this clinic for the sake of their achievements back then."
"Now that my elder brother is gone, and that couple divorced long ago, this house belongs to my elder brother. What right do you have to occupy it?"
"Furthermore, I am the director of the town's health center. I advise you to be sensible and get lost quickly, or I have a hundred ways to deal with you!"
Lin Fan changed the subject, "That's quite a coincidence. My clinic has been open for two years, and there are no female doctors or nurses at your health center. When will you send some?"
Wu Shulin's eyes widened, "Stop talking nonsense! Get out of here, damn it!"
"You get out first, and I'll learn."
Even without a property deed, Lin Fan was not afraid at all.
If they had been reasonable, he might have moved.
Rebuilding a clinic wouldn't cost much.
But if they resorted to threats and insults, he would never back down!
"Damn it! I'll make you pay!"
Wu Shulin was clearly prepared and immediately made a phone call.
Lin Fan quickly sent a message to Xia Xue, asking her to come and see the situation.
Soon, the people each side had called arrived.
One was Xia Xue, and the other was Qin Yuyan.
"What's going on?" Qin Yuyan asked.
Wu Shulin had a cunning smile on his face, "Miss Qin, you are the highest leader in Shimen Town. You must uphold justice for me!"
"I am the legal heir to this property. This Lin Fan is squatting here without a deed, acting with utter impunity!"
Qin Yuyan looked at Xia Xue.
Xia Xue quickly explained, "Leader, the situation is like this..."
She explained the whole story clearly.
Han Xiangxiang had promised Lin Fan that if he managed the clinic well, the house could be given to him.
If Wu Shulin hadn't shown up today, he would have thought the house was his.
It was evident that Xia Xue was somewhat emotional, as it involved Lin Fan, and it was hard for her not to favor him.
"Sister Xue'er, don't be anxious yet."
Qin Yuyan pondered for a moment and said calmly, "Whose name is on the property deed, that house belongs to them."
A patient interjected, "Esteemed leader, you are not unaware of the situation in Luofeng Village. You know Xiaofan's character and his contributions to the villagers. How can you not help?"
Qin Yuyan frowned helplessly, "This is a legal regulation. Wu Shulin, as the legal heir, this house indeed belongs to him."
Lin Fan raised his hand to object, "Miss Qin, even if this Wu Shulin takes over the clinic and doesn't do any proper work, will you just let it slide?"
"Let me give an analogy. For example, if someone abandons their child, and then comes back to find the child after someone else has raised them, is that reasonable?"
Wu Shulin shouted, "That's a completely different matter!"
"Alright, stop arguing."
Although she could see Wu Shulin's ill intentions, Qin Yuyan could only act according to the rules.
"Lin Fan, return this property to its rightful owner."
Xia Xue could not accept this, "Leader, this..."
Just as she was about to argue, she heard Lin Fan say, "Sister-in-law, stop talking."
He then turned to Qin Yuyan and said, "Please give me some time to take the medicinal ingredients from the clinic."
After speaking, Lin Fan began to pack his things.
Wu Shulin sneered, "Taking away all the medicine, what a poor wretch!"
Lin Fan retorted, "If I left it for you, would you even know how to use it?"
He did not take all the medicinal ingredients, only some of the more precious ones. Then, he left the clinic with Xia Xue, followed by Qin Yuyan.
Xia Xue was still somewhat unwilling, "Secretary Qin, I've heard about Wu Shulin for years. He's not a good person. You shouldn't have helped him."
Qin Yuyan spread her hands, full of helplessness, "I had no choice!"
Lin Fan took Xia Xue's arm, "Miss Qin is right. This matter must be handled according to the law. We cannot break the law while enforcing it."
Qin Yuyan managed a weak smile, "It's truly good that you can understand me."
"Actually, I know a little about Wu Shulin's affairs, but I don't have any evidence."
"If you have connections in the city, you can try to report Wu Shulin. Then you will naturally get the clinic back."
Lin Fan nodded gently, "I will consider your suggestion. You must have other things to attend to, right? Please go ahead."
He felt that Qin Yuyan was trying to use a borrowed knife to kill, and directly issued a polite dismissal.
"This is so infuriating!" Xia Xue complained.
Lin Fan smiled confidently, "Don't worry. My reputation is here anyway, and the villagers will eventually come to see me for treatment."
"If all else fails, we can just build another house. It's not a big deal."
The news of Lin Fan being driven out of the clinic quickly spread throughout Luofeng Village.
The villagers were furious, cursing the Wu family's ancestors for eighteen generations.
Also aware of this matter was Zhang Wen.
His wife was a chatterbox and called Zhang Lingwu to tell him about it.
A few days later, a medical team of ten people, disguised, arrived in Luofeng Village.