“Dr. Rudolph mentioned that your medical skills are also profound. You’re truly remarkable, and your future is boundless!” Brandon couldn’t help but admire Leo’s abilities.
Leo’s age was similar to Dr. Rudolph’s granddaughter and apprentices, and aside from his skills in feng shui and medicine, his demeanor was unmatched among the young generation, in Brandon’s experience.
After today, Dr. Rudolph’s fondness for Leo had grown even more, and he couldn’t help but think that it would be great if Leo and Rosemary could be together.
Unfortunately, this outstanding young man was married, and he had even been known as a freeloading son-in-law. It was truly regrettable.
“Rosemary, thank Leo,” Dr. Rudolph signaled to Rosemary.
“Leo, thank you,” Rosemary’s tone was more sincere this time, though she still couldn’t bring herself to make eye contact with Leo.
With the company’s matters settled, Dr. Rudolph strongly insisted that Leo join them for tea at the Healnature Clinic. Leo checked the time and agreed.
Rosemary and Nick didn’t accompany them; although the company’s issues were resolved, they still had some loose ends to tie up.
At Healnature Clinic, Dr. Rudolph took out a rare tin of tea leaves he had cherished for years, called “Rain and Dew.” While brewing the tea, he smiled and said, “Leo, this tin of tea can be considered a top-grade variety among green teas. It’s known as ‘Rain and Dew.’ I usually don’t dare to open it, but today, as a token of gratitude, I’ll break the seal.”
“Dr. Rudolph, you’re quite the generous host,” Brandon chuckled and shook his head. “If it weren’t for Leo today, I’m afraid I wouldn’t even have had the chance to meet you.”
After many years of friendship, Brandon knew Dr. Rudolph well. He understood that Dr. Rudolph was trying to win Leo’s favor by offering him this precious tea.
Hearing Brandon’s teasing, Dr. Rudolph blushed slightly and said, “Brandon, you’re mistaken. I was actually thinking of sharing half of it with you when you leave Langstel.”
After preparing the tea and serving a cup to Leo, Dr. Rudolph asked, “Leo, have you examined my granddaughter’s pulse? Did you find any issues?”
Leo shook his head, “No, her physical condition appears to be healthy, with no signs of illness.”
Leo couldn’t help but wonder if Dr. Rudolph had intentionally tested him. However, Dr. Rudolph’s serious expression indicated otherwise.
“Leo, to be honest,” Dr. Rudolph hesitated for a moment, “Rosemary has an illness. Some illnesses can’t be detected through pulse diagnosis alone; they require careful observation and interaction to identify.”
Leo was puzzled, “Dr. Rudolph, based on my observations, Miss Fanny simply has a bit of a temper issue. I don’t think that can be considered an illness.”
Brandon, who knew Dr. Rudolph well, was straightforward and said, “Dr. Rudolph, Leo helped your granddaughter a lot today. You don’t need to beat around the bush. Please, tell us what’s going on.”
Leo added, “Dr. Rudolph, if there’s an issue, please feel free to tell me. Maybe I can help.”
Dr. Rudolph’s face turned even redder, and he sighed, “This is a difficult subject to broach.”
Leo and Brandon exchanged glances, both feeling perplexed. Dr. Rudolph was an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. What kind of illness could be making him hesitate to speak?
Could it be… a condition specific to women?
That didn’t seem likely. Leo had conducted a thorough medical examination of Rosemary and found no gynecological issues.
Dr. Rudolph hesitated for a moment and then said, “Leo, haven’t you noticed something unusual about my granddaughter?”
“Unusual?” Leo still didn’t understand.
“I mean… she has an aversion to men. She can’t stand being touched by them. If a man even shakes her hand, she immediately washes it three times,” Dr. Rudolph explained.
Leo recalled the incident when he wanted to check Rosemary’s pulse but she refused to let him touch her. Could this be a case of misophobia, an irrational fear or aversion to something specific?
However, on the day Leo went to Rosemary’s office, she had expressed admiration for his bravery in rescuing people from the fire. Could it be that Rosemary had a preference for tough, macho men like Schwarzenegger?
“Dr. Rudolph, I don’t think this can be considered an illness,” Leo replied.
“How can this not be an illness?” Dr. Rudolph became anxious. “In today’s society, I understand that young people are very open-minded. They can pursue various lifestyles, even crossing gender boundaries. But as Rosemary’s grandfather, I can’t help but worry about her future. She’s not getting any younger, and I just hope that she can have a normal romantic life, get married, and give me a great-grandson, so I can rest in peace.”
At this point, even if Leo and Brandon were slow to react, they understood what Dr. Rudolph was trying to convey.
Rosemary was a lesbian!
No wonder Dr. Rudolph was so hesitant to discuss it.
Leo chuckled wryly. Dr. Rudolph’s request was indeed intriguing. After all, being homosexual was not an illness, and it was impossible to diagnose it by examining pulses. Moreover, it wasn’t something to be “cured.”
Brandon cleared his throat and spoke with a more serious tone, “Dr. Rudolph, this is a matter that others can’t and shouldn’t interfere with. Rosemary has her own way of life. It’s the modern era, and you shouldn’t impose your old-fashioned views on her.”
Dr. Rudolph retorted with a stern look, “Brandon, you can talk so easily because you’re not in my shoes. Just imagine, if one day your grandson brings a man home and tells you he’s his boyfriend, and they want to get married. I’m sure you’d be just as distressed!”
Brandon couldn’t argue with that reasoning.
Dr. Rudolph then turned to Leo, his eyes filled with earnestness. “Leo, your medical skills are extraordinary, and your knowledge of Feng Shui and metaphysics is exceptional. Can you please help my granddaughter with her condition? Can you cure her?”
Seeing Leo’s hesitant expression, Dr. Rudolph added, “If you can cure my granddaughter’s condition, I’ll give you half of Healnature Clinic!”
Healnature Clinic was Dr. Rudolph’s lifelong endeavor and a testament to his deep affection and care for Rosemary.
Leo found himself in a peculiar situation, as he couldn’t possibly change Rosemary’s sexual orientation, no matter how skilled he was in medicine and metaphysics.
“Dr. Rudolph, I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do about this matter,” Leo said with a wry smile.
“Leo, please, I’m begging you. If you can cure Rosemary of this condition, I’ll do anything you ask,” Dr. Rudolph pleaded with a hopeful expression.