Chapter 2775: with translation of chapter title

The stalwart behind the old man was somewhat hesitant, and in his heart he was even more fearful.

How could this young man I've never met speak with such confidence, and it's as if he had peered into my life—it's terrifying! The weary things, even he himself hadn't noticed, only after Zheng Renyi said it did he vaguely feel it was like that.

Master Yan observed his words and expression, gave a hearty laugh, and said: "Mr. You, it's still better to go to the Hospital first; Zheng Lao Ban's words cannot be ignored."

The old man with a sinister visage narrowed his eyes, looked at Zheng Ren, and remained silent for a long time.

"Do you have a pen and paper?" Zheng Ren asked.

Yan Zhangsen's assistant immediately took out a gold pen from his bag, then took out a notebook, and respectfully handed them to Zheng Ren.

"Boss, are you going to write a diagnosis? Sure it's Lyme disease?" Su Yun asked.

"Yeah, this disease is hard to check even at the Hospital, going back and forth wastes a lot of time. Give a diagnosis first; then at the Hospital we can be targeted, maybe it'll get better." Zheng Ren laughed.

After saying that, he picked up the gold pen, weighed it a bit, and felt it heavy in hand.

Usually I'm used to writing with a ballpoint pen, so occasionally picking up this old-fashioned gold pen really feels unfamiliar.

"Lyme disease? Zheng Lao Ban, what kind of disease is this?" Master Yan asked leisurely from the side, his expression plain yet giving off a feeling of schadenfreude.

"A spirochetal infection transmitted by ticks, caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a natural focal infectious disease." Zheng Renyi, while writing the diagnosis and treatment plan on paper, answered Master Yan's words.

"What you said is too complicated." Su Yun said, "It's just an infection from a bug bite causing a disease."

As he spoke, he saw the sinister old man's face change dramatically, then immediately laughed: "It's not a gu poison, just an ordinary bug. Lyme disease was first discovered in our country in 1985 in the forest area of the far north province; grasslands and forests often have it. As for getting the disease… it's not that common."

He disliked the sinister old man's gaze, looked at him with pity and said: "You're really unlucky, tormented by Lyme disease for so many years, can't you even stand? But his luck is pretty good—go to the Hospital, take medicine, and he'll be fine in a few days."

"Bugs you can see everywhere? Not…" the sinister old man asked doubtfully.

"Hmm." Zheng Ren tore off two pages, gave one to the sinister old man and one to the stalwart behind him, saying: "Especially you, hurry up and get an intravenous drip of penicillin."

After saying that, Zheng Ren glanced at the time and said to Master Yan: "Master Yan, let's go."

Everyone got into the car, a crowd watched the black vehicle drive past,

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"Zheng Lao Ban, really just an ordinary bug bite?" Master Yan asked solemnly after getting in the car.

"Hmm." Zheng Ren nodded, "Studies show that with climate change, ticks' transmission ability has also strengthened. Especially in the past 30 years, the incidence of Lyme disease has increased a lot. Outdoor workers need to be careful… you on this side also need to be extra careful, after all you live in the remote mountains and old forests."

"……" Master Yan stared for a moment.

"Boss, how did you figure that out?" Su Yun asked curiously.

Justin Bieber has Lyme disease; researchers comparing his photos before and after illness found the changes quite typical.

I know Justin Bieber posted, saying his changes weren't due to hallucinogen use; later Avril Lavigne wrote a long post showing support. Avril Lavigne is also said to have Lyme disease, with symptoms similar to Justin Bieber's. This disease is very tormenting, to the extent that their work has been affected.

As for Justin Bieber and Avril Lavigne, Master Yan had no idea who they were, but Yan Zhangsen knew.

He stared for a few seconds, then sighed: "Turns out he was sick; I saw Justin Bieber aging quickly and thought it was something else."

"Aging?" Master Yan seized on a word he understood and asked.

"Yeah, Justin Bieber appeared in the media twice, not long apart, but he looks like he's aged twenty years." Yan Zhangsen said.

Master Yan suddenly understood: "So that's it; I said that old guy usually cherishes his rotten skin, how could he look so old? Turns out it's due to illness, that makes sense."

"This disease is really tormenting; the young people around him are fine, they're in the latent period, just need an intravenous drip of penicillin for a period and they'll be okay." Zheng Ren said.

"That simple?"

"Yeah, the spirochetal infection spread by ticks is similar to syphilis spirochete; the pathogenic spirochetes in this group are all sensitive to penicillin. But after the third or fourth stage, wanting a cure isn't that simple anymore." Su Yun continued.

Speaking of syphilis, Master Yan also knew about this. He frowned and asked: "That old guy can't stand up, is it also…"

"Lyme disease." Yan Zhangsen reminded.

"Yeah, is it also caused by Lyme disease?" Master Yan asked.

"Yes. Early Lyme disease is characterized by chronic migratory erythema of the skin; later it can cause neurological, cardiac, or joint lesions, usually occurring in summer and early autumn, can happen at any age, males slightly more than females." Zheng Ren said, "That old gentleman hasn't developed neurological symptoms, so he's already quite fortunate."

"Zheng Lao Ban, if you encountered a similar patient, what would you do?" Yan Zhangsen asked.

"You could try joint surgery, but neurological complications can't be treated, and for third- or fourth-stage Lyme disease, achieving a final cure is enormously difficult." Zheng Ren sighed.

Master Yan didn't feel much regret; he smiled slightly and told Zheng Ren the purpose of those few people who came. Zheng Ren wasn't interested in those matters; he just wanted to hurry up and finish the social obligations, then go home.

The days going out are really boring, life has no hope at all. Unlike in 912, where every day there was surgery and work, looking forward to getting off work and taking Yi Ren out for a walk with Heizi.

Only when listening to Su Yun, Master Yan, and Yan Zhangsen talk about laboratory and technique did Zheng Ren gain some energy.

He even occasionally wanted to use the True Eye to look at Xiao Shitou's future.

But Zheng Ren hasn't lived enough yet; just a radiofrequency ablation treatment for renal hypertension already knocked him out for several days—now to look at late-stage cancer treatment, is that reassuring? He thinks the timing isn't mature.

The stay on the mountain wasn't long; the banquet was quite lavish, but Zheng Ren wasn't interested.

Master Yan repeatedly expressed his gratitude, Yan Zhangsen also pledged full support for Zheng Lao Ban's individualized treatment research; Zheng Ren obtained the capital support he most wanted, and returned satisfied.

This trip to the South Side, Zheng Ren gained what he wanted; although not exactly returning with a full load, he had nothing to complain about. After all, he only performed a Shou Bing to remove the free Kocher needle.