Prodigy Healer Episode 4 Recap
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Mu Xingchen, having pushed Ye Yunshang onto the bed, held her hands. Her heart pounded as he leaned in to kiss her. He noticed her eyes closing, mistook it for fear, and released her, asking if he was sincere enough. Ye Yunshang pushed him away, feeling secretly delighted. She agreed to find the medical books for him, but on one condition: if Qiao Zhen Tian came to the clinic to bother her, Mu Xingchen had to keep him away.
Mu Xingchen, confidently stating he had never lost a fight, readily agreed. Ye Yunshang clarified that he didn't need to fight, just block Qiao Zhen Tian from annoying her. Mu Xingchen inwardly realized that Ye Yunshang might have feelings for him and decided to maintain his distance, wary of getting involved with a troublesome woman. He agreed, sealing the deal. Ye Yunshang, fulfilling her promise, brought Mu Xingchen the available medical books.
He dedicated himself to studying, and she found herself increasingly drawn to him as she observed his focused back. Later, when Mu Xingchen caught a cold, Ye Yunshang brought him some medicine. He initially questioned why he needed medicine, reminding her of his Qing Nang skills. " Oh right," she responded. However, Mu Xingchen decided to take the medicine anyway, explaining that he came to learn about Western medicine, and tasting it was part of the experience.
He chewed the bitter medicine, making a face, which amused Ye Yunshang. She then told him he should drink water with it, to which he complained she hadn't mentioned it earlier. Mu Xingchen expressed a desire to study plants, prompting Ye Yunshang to take him to a deserted area.
He explained that such wilderness was an ideal spot for his research, noting that the trees there exhibited symptoms similar to those of the sacred tree, likely indicating the same "withered tree disease." Ye Yunshang was concerned by the presence of numerous animal bones. She informed Mu Xingchen that her father, Ye Qiushi, intended to build a pharmaceutical factory on that very land, which she now realized posed a significant risk.
She decided to rush back to inform her father, while Mu Xingchen remained to continue his investigation. Mu Xingchen, after investigating the land, was on his way back when he encountered a young girl who had been hit by a car. He quickly carried her to her home and miraculously healed her injured leg. Noticing her blindness when she offered him water, he examined her eyes.
Although her vision loss was due to a past trauma, he assured her it was treatable. He left her some preliminary medicine, promising to return and fully restore her sight once his internal energy recuperated. The girl, Xiao Shui, revealed that her only family was an elder brother who was currently imprisoned. Meanwhile, Qiao Zhen Tian inquired about his father's attempt to propose marriage to the Ye family.
Chief Qiao, exasperated, informed him that Ye Qiushi had deliberately avoided the betrothal gifts, indicating a clear refusal for a marriage alliance with the Qiao family. Qiao Zhen Tian was outraged, but his father, the police commissioner, sternly admonished him to prioritize his duties over trivial romantic pursuits. Unconvinced, Qiao Zhen Tian suspected Mu Xingchen was the reason for the Ye family's rejection.
He secretly summoned his subordinate, Qi Fei, and instructed him to offer the imprisoned bandit leader, Zhu Xiaoshan, a chance at redemption by dealing with Mu Xingchen. Soon after, Zhu Xiaoshan was released and, along with his men, ambushed Mu Xingchen just as he was leaving Xiao Shui's home. Mu Xingchen immediately fled, with Zhu Xiaoshan and his bandits in pursuit, driving him up a mountain.
Zhu Xiaoshan dispatched one of his men, Ah Niu, to inform Qiao Zhen Tian of Mu Xingchen's location. Back at the clinic, the little elf, sensing Mu Xingchen's peril, insisted on leading Ye Yunshang to him despite her initial reluctance. They arrived to find Mu Xingchen being pursued by Zhu Xiaoshan and his bandits. Seeing Ye Yunshang with Mu Xingchen, Qiao Zhen Tian saw an opportunity.
He subtly instructed Zhu Xiaoshan to attack Mu Xingchen, but specifically warned him not to harm Ye Yunshang, threatening to cripple him if she lost even a single hair. Zhu Xiaoshan proposed finishing off Mu Xingchen while Qiao Zhen Tian performed a heroic rescue. Qiao Zhen Tian approved the plan. Mu Xingchen, seeing Ye Yunshang, urged her to leave quickly, stressing the danger, but she told him the little elf had led her there.
As the bandits closed in, Qiao Zhen Tian made his appearance. Mu Xingchen fiercely warned the bandits not to touch Ye Yunshang, stating he would "end" anyone who did. In response, a bandit declared they would then target him. The fight ensued, and Mu Xingchen was eventually struck, falling off the cliff. Qiao Zhen Tian then intervened, shouting "Police!" causing the remaining bandits to scatter. He went to Ye Yunshang, who frantically pleaded with him to save Mu Xingchen.
Qiao Zhen Tian, however, declared the chasm "deep and bottomless," claiming Mu Xingchen couldn't be found, leaving Ye Yunshang distraught. Using skills of his tribe, Mu Xingchen climbed back up from the perilous cliff. Meanwhile, at the Ye residence, Ye Qiushi and his wife were expressing their gratitude to Chief Qiao and Qiao Zhen Tian for "rescuing" Ye Yunshang.
Chief Qiao downplayed their thanks, then presented Ye Qiushi with the approved documents for his pharmaceutical factory, boasting that he had even relocated his own ancestral grave to facilitate the project. Ye Qiushi, overwhelmed by this generosity, profusely thanked him. As Chief Qiao departed, a dishevelled Mu Xingchen arrived, much to Ye Qiushi's surprise.
Mu Xingchen urgently warned him against building the factory in the proposed location, citing the "withered tree disease" in the nearby foggy forest and the numerous dead animals and plants. He explained that the water and soil were compromised and it was uncertain if the disease was infectious to humans. Ye Qiushi, however, dismissed his concerns as "nonsense" and sent him away with Ding Xiang.
Ding Xiang, shocked but relieved to see Mu Xingchen alive, informed him that Ye Yunshang was safe, having been "saved by Qiao Zhen Tian." Mu Xingchen, however, declined to see her, content that she was unharmed. Elsewhere, Ye Yunshang was expressing her anxiety about Mu Xingchen's disappearance to Qiao Zhen Tian, urging him to send more men to search. Ding Xiang then arrived with the news that Mu Xingchen had returned and was in their courtyard.
Qiao Zhen Tian quickly interjected, saying Mu Xingchen had already gone back to the clinic. Ye Yunshang, still concerned, remarked that Mu Xingchen seemed uninjured despite falling off a cliff and purportedly being shot. Qiao Zhen Tian seized this opportunity to sow doubt, suggesting Mu Xingchen was merely "acting" and that his quick recovery and lack of visible wounds proved it. Later, Xiao Shui's brother, Zhu Xiaoshan, returned home after being released from prison early for good behavior.
Xiao Shui, relieved, urged him to abandon his past wrongdoings. When he asked about her, she recounted being hit by a car and having her leg miraculously healed by a male doctor from the Ye Clinic. The doctor had also left medicine on the table and promised to treat her eyes for free. Zhu Xiaoshan quickly deduced that this "miracle doctor" was none other than Mu Xingchen, the man Qiao Zhen Tian had ordered him to deal with.
Simultaneously, Ye Qiushi, still suspicious of Mu Xingchen, instructed his subordinate, Da Huang, to investigate Mu Xingchen's background. Da Huang reported back that Mu Xingchen was an eccentric vet who spoke of fantastical creatures and using bugs to ward off thieves, concluding that his presence in the clinic would inevitably lead to trouble. Back at the clinic, a commotion erupted when a family brought in an elderly woman whose leg was severely ill.
The family, particularly a woman named Cui Hua, was belligerent, accusing the clinic of mismanaging the initial treatment and demanding a cure while threatening to smash the clinic if their "Great Aunt" wasn't healed. Inside, Chu Tianyao explained to Ye Yunshang that the old woman's leg, already afflicted with an ulcer, had worsened due to a pig bite and subsequent infection, compounded by the family's failure to change dressings on time.
Mu Xingchen, observing the situation, decided against using his Qing Nang skills to avoid revealing his identity. Ye Yunshang believed amputation was necessary to save the woman's life, but Chu Tianyao proposed a conservative approach with traditional Chinese medicines, as the family refused amputation. Prioritizing the patient's life, Ye Yunshang still advocated for amputation. Mu Xingchen then suggested a combined approach: using Western medical methods to remove the necrotic tissue, followed by applying Chinese herbal medicine to promote healing.
Ye Yunshang and Chu Tianyao agreed to this innovative plan. To find the necessary anti-inflammatory medicine, Mu Xingchen offered to concoct a powerful one using several Chinese herbs. When Chu Tianyao pointed out that most of these herbs were missing from the clinic, Mu Xingchen recalled an old herb seller he met in the suburbs. Ye Yunshang worried about the danger of bandits on the mountain, but Mu Xingchen emphasized the urgency.
Chu Tianyao then suggested that Mu Xingchen accompany her to gather the herbs. During their journey, Chu Tianyao twisted her ankle. Mu Xingchen immediately tended to it, massaging her ankle. Impressed by his knowledge, she asked if he had studied Chinese medicine; he clarified he was merely a vet who enjoyed studying plants. He later admitted to feeling a bit cold, prompting Chu Tianyao to offer him her coat. She then asked why he and Ye Yunshang constantly argued.
Mu Xingchen attributed it to Ye Yunshang always picking on him. Chu Tianyao, however, suggested that it might be a sign of affection. As they continued, Mu Xingchen discovered a unique seven-colored hornet, deciding to capture it for research. Upon their return, Chu Tianyao mentioned that the herb seller was Da Huang's father. Ding Xiang, overhearing this, excitedly exclaimed, "Is that so? My father is back!" Mu Xingchen then informed her that her father was leaving the next day.
The combined East-West treatment proved successful, and the old woman's leg completely healed. Her family, previously aggressive, returned to the clinic filled with gratitude, presenting a brocade banner. Chu Tianyao credited Mu Xingchen for his help in gathering the herbs. Mu Xingchen humbly deflected the praise, attributing the success to Ye Yunshang's surgical skill and Chu Tianyao's medicinal expertise. Ye Yunshang, surprised, complimented his newfound humility.
Just then, Qiao Zhen Tian arrived and, seeing Mu Xingchen, taunted him about surviving the fall. Mu Xingchen retorted about "sanctimonious people who play tricks behind their back," threatening to "end" them if caught. Chu Tianyao intervened, scolding them for their constant bickering. The old woman's relative, Cui Hua, then stepped forward, praising the doctors and promising to send everyone from her village to the clinic.
As Ye Yunshang politely dismissed them, Qiao Zhen Tian took the brocade banner, offering to hang it for her as it was her "first banner since she'd returned." Mu Xingchen immediately interjected, insisting he would hang it. A comical struggle ensued between the two men, each vying for the honor of hanging the banner for Ye Yunshang.
