When getting too hard might not be a good thing

Doctor: What’s the problem?

Me: Er… this (pointing to it), it is swelling.

Doctor: Hmm. Let me take a closer look.

Me: Okay … Ouch! Not so hard. It is quite painful.

Doctor: How long have you been having this problem?

Me: Since last Thursday I guess.

Doctor: So recently have you taken any medications for it?

Me: Er… no but I did apply some oil lotion to ease the pain.

Doctor: I see. So how often do you wash it?

Me: Huh? You mean I have to wash it?

Doctor: Of course you have to wash it! But unfortunately most people are simply too lazy!

Me: Erm ... is my condition bad?

Doctor: Don't worry, let me wash it for you now.

Me: You mean now? Here?

Doctor: You may feel slightly uncomfortable, but you will soon enjoy it.

Me: Well okay, you are the doc.

(The doctor proceeds to wash it for me)

Doctor: Feeling comfortable?

Me: Er… okay I guess….

Doctor: Right, now I am going to increase the pressure and if you feel uncomfortable you must let me know and I’ll stop.

Me: Okay.

(After a few minutes of washing)

Doctor: Ah … see ... they are coming out, all these white stuffs are the reason for your problem.

Me: Ohhhhhhh …… Ahhhhhhh ….. Wow I am beginning to like this washing thing .... Ohhhhhh ....

Doctor: Help me to hold the tray. I don’t want to dirty the floor. And take this towel and wipe yourself, your pant is wet.

(After more washing …)

Doctor: Hmm… there are still plenty of dead skin cells in your right ear. Your left ear looks fine to me but you right ear is in terrible shape. I suspect some of the dead skin cells have fungus growing on them and have hardened after years of negligent. The problem now is they have attached themselves firmly to your skin and are not responding well to my washing treatment.

Me: So what am I supposed to do now?

Doctor: Don’t worry, I will give you some lotion to soften them and I will see you again this coming Friday.

Me: Okay, if you say so.

Doctor: That will be $50 for the treatment. Please collect your lotion at the counter.

Me: Huh? What? Sorry doc but I am having hearing problem but did you mention $20? Thanks doc, you are so kind. Bye bye. (Give him my sweetest smile)

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