Ming's dates

There you are.

You must have come all the way through the field.

You have cockleburs on your pant, and those are clearly from the fields!

Those look pretty fresh. I will save them for later.

I can see cockleburs on your pant.

Come on lift your leg, these cockleburs are too good to go to waste!

These babies look good. I'm sure they'll be useful later on.

Let's go, our guests in the nursing home had been waiting for us.

As a doctor, I try to do what I can.

They are a bunch of nice genuine elderly dwellers.

Hanging out with them reminds me of the importance of staying active and healthy!

Anyhow, it's time for a medical checkup!

We tend to say "when you hear hooves, think horses not zebras"...

A good Chinese medicine practitioner can tell simply from a glance.

Legend has it a famous doctor Bian Que diagnosed Duke Cai Huangong with a terminal illness with just one glance.

But the Duke refused to believe and ended up losing his life.

Certainly. For instance the patient we have here...

(Steadily) I reckon our patient has too much heat in the liver, which needs medicine to cool it down.

Yup. I made an oath the first day in medical school...

To be charitable and save lives.

Anyway, time to prepare concoctions.

I told you those cockleburs are coming in handy right? Older patients often need them for detoxification.

I'm brewing a huge batch for now, and I need your help. Come with me!

Disease does not discriminate, therefore everyone should keep in mind to stay healthy!

That's because the timing of each ingredient and brewing heat matters!

Medicine can turn into poison if you fail to manage it properly...

Therefore, patience is the key.

Speaking of which, do you want to know the secret to longevity?

Come on, watch me closely!

Close your eyes, take a deep breath in, exhale, and repeat after me...

Anger is never the way out...

Anger only makes the heart ill...

Repeat three times and open your eyes, and you'll realize...

...that you just wasted a minute of your life! Hahahah!

Well, that didn't help on longevity, but what I told you about anger is pretty true.

Heheh, never take a kid's joke seriously!

Seems like our Leader is gullible as always.

Let's head back to the clinic. I'm starving already!

To repay you for all this, let me treat you to a medicinal cuisine.

Let's go!

Here we are Leader, my humble clinic!

I'm making medicinal cuisine...Anything you like to try?

How about "Black boned chicken" and "Ginseng winter melon soup"?

Since you say you love whatever I'm cooking... make sure you clean all the plates!

You know how much I hate wasting food!

Alright, "Black boned chicken" and "Ginseng winter melon soup" it is!

Well since I'm making the call, you will have to finish all, even if you don't like them!

Both dishes are ready!

Quick pop quiz before dinner!

What are the medicinal benefits of putting angelica in "Black boned chicken", and winter melon in "Ginseng winter melon soup"?

Answer it wisely, or you won't be getting a single bite!

Not bad! Who would have thought our Leader knows medicine?

Angelica replenishes Chi, and winter melons reduce swelling!

Never mind, just eat. Look at you drooling!

But remember, no food goes to waste!

If I find you wasting any food I will put laxatives in your next meal!

There's no use with your puppy eyes! I really like you, Leader, but I'd be disappointed if you're a food waster!

And when I'm disappointed, I do horrible things!

That's why you have to finish your plate, Leader!

I know Leader won't let me down! Keep eating Leader!

Such honesty heh.

However, letting me down is the last thing Leader wants, isn't it?

Alright, eat away!

Awesome! Leader has finished all the food!

As a courtesy I shall end this meal with my precious tea collection!

(Making tea) First you wash the cups, then you discard the first brew...

Please give it a try!

Remember don't dispose of the tea leaves, they can be used to fertilize trees!

I will dig first!

This is... my childhood diary!

"Remember to smile often"...

Well, it literally means what's being said, though to me there's something extra in it.

Indeed, these words mean something special to me.

When I was a medical student, I used to look grumpy all the time.

My master often reminded me of the importance of smiling, so that patients could be comfortable enough to open up.

But I didn't take that in. My grumpy attitude made my patients too nervous around me, and there were times I misdiagnosed and screwed up because of that.

After that, I started wearing a big smile, and I gained my patients' trust. Now my diagnosis is error-free.

So here I am, smiling whenever I can, not just for my patients, but also for myself.

You know studies have shown that facial expressions have an actual impact on mood.

You're right, and an emptied plate always makes me happy!

It is. While I tend to smile to keep myself cheerful, I can also be a monster when mad!

Hahaha, we got carried away.

I must get on for diagnosis. See you around!

Leader, we meet again!

I go up mountains all the time, of course I have.

Hehe, I have prepared my signature medicinal lunchbox!

On your mind? Always?

Can it be...Leader missing my medicinal dishes?

Hahaha don't fret! I won't be shoving food in your mouth today.

We are going on herb picking today!

Ahaha, here take this hoe and scythe. If you come across any Bupleuri or Astragalus, dig them up with these tools.

Bupleuri and Astragalus

Follow me, I will show you what they look like.

This is the spot. Let's start digging!

You have dirt all over your face.

Don't move, lemme wipe it off.

Oh haha, I have dirt on my hands too. What a big mess!

Now you look like my neighbor Dummy...

Heheh, Dummy the cat next door! Sloppy as always.

Good guess, zero compliments here!

Less talking, more digging! Let's dig a few more and call it a day!

This mountain is full of beasts. Better leave before they wake up.

Alright, but come back when you collect enough!

Wait...never mind, just be quick!

Why is Leader not back yet?

Could Leader be... taken down by the beasts?

(Panicking) Oh dear please don't, oh dear please no!!

*petrified* Should I look for Leader? But what if Leader returns and couldn't find me here?

*shouts* Leader! Can you hear me, Leader?!

*cries* The beasts must have preyed on Leader...I'm so sorry... shouldn't have taken you to herb picking in deep mountain!

Leader please show up... I won't stuff you with food anymore... I promise no more nagging...

*sobs* I don't want ginseng... all I want is Leader safe and sound!

You went missing in action! I thought the wild beasts had torn you apart!

I thought the wild beasts had torn you apart.

We are leaving! No more digging! No more!