The next day, Nan Yu took Third Uncle and Third Aunt to Uncle Qin’s hospital early in the morning, hoping to have Third Uncle’s back treated as soon as possible. Third Uncle had been suffering from back pain for a long time, and it pained Nan Yu to watch him struggle. Furthermore, Third Uncle and Third Aunt were early risers by habit; asking them to sleep in was out of the question. Consequently, they arrived at the hospital before Uncle Qin had even started his shift.
That didn't matter; they simply waited. Nan Yu did not take advantage of his relationship with Uncle Qin, dutifully registering and waiting in line like everyone else. When Nan Yu helped Third Uncle into the examination room, with Third Aunt following behind, he was, unsurprisingly, scolded by Uncle Qin. Nan Yu didn't argue back, listening to the scolding with a cheerful grin.
Uncle Qin’s medical skills were beyond reproach. After having Third Uncle lie on the examination table, he worked with an assistant, and with a series of distinct "cracks," Third Uncle’s back, which had been unable to straighten, was suddenly upright. When he got off the bed, he didn't need to sit and recover for a while before moving, as he had before. However, the injury was quite severe, and he would need three more bone-setting sessions and several acupuncture treatments to fully recover. Medication was also essential; Uncle Qin prescribed herbs not only for his back but also to nourish his overall health.
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