University Doctor and His Fragile Patients

Chapter 627 - 486: I Just Want Her to Pity Me, Can’t I Seek Treatment Now?!

If Su Bingbing were here.

Or if someone who used to be close to Chen Mu were here.

Seeing the smile on Chen Mu’s face right now, they would surely feel a bit creeped out.

The angrier this guy got.

The more he resisted hearing Chen Mu’s voice, the more excited Chen Mu became.

"Classmate, this sudden loss of voice is somewhat similar to sudden deafness."

"If it’s not treated promptly within 72 hours, it might turn into permanent loss of voice, that’s hard to say!"

Permanent loss of voice??!!

The boy who was just extremely resistant to Chen Mu approaching suddenly had his pupils quake.

He slowed his pace.

Preparing to listen to what Chen Mu had to say next.

Of course, such small actions from the boy did not escape Chen Mu’s notice.

After noticing this small action, the smile at the corner of Chen Mu’s mouth grew even bigger.

Indeed!

With his years of experience in treating patients, he just knew...

No matter how indifferent a patient appears to be about their symptoms on the surface,

if they know that their condition could be life-threatening or disabling,

they couldn’t possibly remain calm and indifferent.

Like the person standing beside him now.

One could say, among those pretending not to care, he’s a pretty typical example.

Chen Mu smiled and lowered his eyes, pretending not to care, "Actually, losing your voice at school might make others think you’re just being cool, or not wanting to engage with others. Maybe you haven’t realized what complete loss of voice could do to your life."

"But if you’re still voiceless when you look for a job in the future."

"Unless you’re exceptionally talented, or go to those socially-supported enterprises, it would be tough to get employed."

"Considering the current state of many graduates, where even healthy people find it difficult to get a suitable job..."

The voiceless boy: "..."

Chen Mu’s words made him a bit unsettled.

But then he heard Chen Mu change his tone, "Of course, those are just my own thoughts, just saying it casually."

The boy’s eyes lit up.

So that means.

The things Chen Mu just said weren’t really the future scenarios he might face being voiceless out in the job market?

As the boy was pondering with thoughts rapidly circling in his mind.

Chen Mu’s voice rang again: "What I said before was based on not knowing you as a person or your family situation..."

"If your family is wealthy, maybe you wouldn’t need to worry about employment after graduation, and in that case, all those issues I mentioned earlier wouldn’t apply to you."

"But if you get a girlfriend, surely you wouldn’t..."

As Chen Mu spoke.

He seemed nonchalant but was actually quietly observing the patient beside him.

As the saying goes,

mental knots require mental remedy.

Chen Mu had been probing where exactly the boy’s reluctance to seek medical help lay.

While the concern about potential long-term disability or employment issues was mild.

However, when Chen Mu mentioned the possibility of it impacting getting a girlfriend.

Even though the boy was trying hard to control his emotions like before, his reaction this time was noticeably bigger.

Chen Mu watched the boy for a while, and a look of understanding appeared in his eyes.

Indeed.

At this college-going age, one only typically faces four issues.

Family problems, academic issues, living expense issues, and relationship issues.

It seems.

This classmate’s unwillingness to see a doctor is clearly due to relationship issues.

Upon realizing this.

Chen Mu continued, "Classmate, do you have a girlfriend now, how’s the relationship?"

The boy opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

He took out his phone.

Typed out the words in front of Chen Mu.

"Yes."

"We’re on the verge of breaking up, she hasn’t talked to me for a week."

Chen Mu pondered, "So, can I understand that the last time there was a problem in your relationship, your voice issue emerged as well?"

The boy’s expression was still a bit awkward.

Trying hard to organize his language.

But Chen Mu was in no hurry, pointed to a drink shop in front of the school gate, and said, "The weather is still a bit hot, why don’t we go sit there and chat? Speaking of which, their milk tea’s flavor is quite nice."

Quite nice?

The boy’s eyes brightened, then dimmed somewhat.

Dejectedly, he took out his phone, typed on the interface, and asked, "Dr. Chen, with my throat’s condition, is it okay to drink milk tea?"

Even though he hadn’t sought treatment during this time.

He didn’t completely ignore his throat; in such hot weather, he still drank warm water.

Chen Mu gave a cold laugh, "In your condition, you’re still thinking about milk tea?"

"I meant we go in to discuss your symptoms, it’s too hot outside."

"As for the milk tea, you can just watch me drink it!"

The boy: "..."

Why did Dr. Chen’s attitude change once he found out the cause of his illness?

He is still a patient after all, shouldn’t he be treated a bit more gently?

Ordinarily.

Such a sentimental thought would never have crossed the boy’s mind.

But for most patients.

When ill, they’re psychologically more vulnerable than usual.

Chen Mu led the boy into the drink shop.

"Dr. Chen, enjoy your drink, both of you."