Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Ji Ziâang stayed in the hotel for three days.
In the past three days, he had not contacted his family.
However, they heard from Shao Xiuqi that Ji Ziâangâs appetite was getting bigger by the day.
In other words, his mood was improving bit by bit.
Ji Yuanyuan knew that her chance had come.
On Wednesday afternoon, Ji Yuanyuan took advantage of the break to call Ji Ziâang.
âYuanyuan.â As expected, Ji Ziâangâs mood improved, and his tone became much more normal.
âSecond Brother, do you have anything on tonight? Why donât you go somewhere with me?â Ji Yuanyuan asked.
âWhere are we going?â He did not reject her directly.
âYouâll know when you get there. Iâll pick you up tonight.â Ji Yuanyuan did not give him the chance to refuse.
Ji Ziâang wanted to say something, but Ji Yuanyuan had already hung up.
Ji Ziâang hesitated for a moment before finally compromising.
Ji Yuanyuan went straight to the hotel after class at night.
After having dinner with Ji Ziâang at the hotelâs restaurant, they headed to Teacher Caiâs house.
His condition had visibly improved after not seeing him for a few days.
âWhen do you plan to go home?â Ji Yuanyuan asked softly on the way.
Ji Ziâang was silent for a moment, âItâs good that I live here. Iâm relaxed, and Dad and Mom can breathe a sigh of relief.â
When he was at home, his parents had to be careful with everything they did, afraid that they would agitate him.
However, their actions only made him feel worse.
It was as if he could do nothing but cause trouble for others.
He didnât want to think that way but couldnât control his thoughts.
Ji Yuanyuan nodded and did not insist, âIf you think the hotel is comfortable, then continue to stay. If you have any requests, just tell the waiter. Shao Xiuqi and Mucheng are very close, so you donât have to feel embarrassed.â
Ji Ziâang agreed.
The journey took about an hour before Ji Yuanyuan brought Ji Ziâang from Shao Xiuqiâs hotel to Teacher Caiâs neighborhood.
The neighborhood still did not allow unfamiliar cars to enter. Thus, Ji Yuanyuan moved the wheelchair down from the entrance and pushed Ji Ziâang inside.
Although she had only been here once, Ji Yuanyuan still remembered the way.
Soon, she found the seventh building.
Fortunately, Teacher Cai lived on the first floor, so the two of them did not have to toss about.
âWhere is this place?â Ji Ziaâng asked Ji Yuanyuan curiously at Teacher Caiâs house.
Was she bringing him to a strangerâs house?
âWeâre going to see a grandmother. Be nice later, and donât lose your temper.â Ji Yuanyuan knocked on the door after she finished speaking.
Ji Ziâang felt a little suspicious when he heard Ji Yuanyuanâs words.
Donât lose your temper? Why did Ji Yuanyuanâs words sound so strange?
When did he lose his temper?
Ji Ziâang wanted to say something to Ji Yuanyuan, but the door opened.
A kind-looking old lady appeared at the door.
Ji Yuanyuan said politely, âTeacher Cai, is your leg healed?â
âIâm fine now. Iâve been fine for a long time.â The old lady said with a smile.
Then, she looked down at him, âThis is your second brother, right? Your familyâs genes are really good. Each and every one of you is so handsome. Itâs cold outside.â
Ji Yuanyuan pushed Ji Ziâang into the house and placed the fruits she bought on the ground, âI didnât disturb you, did I?â
The old lady waved her hand, âNo, even if you didnât come, we would only watch some boring TV series to pass the time.â
The old lady closed the door, and her husband came out of the bedroom.
He placed a black bag on the coffee table.
The old lady turned around and opened the black bag. It was filled with acupuncture needles.
Ji Ziâangâs expression changed.
âCome on, roll up the pants, and let me see.â The old lady nodded at Ji Yuanyuan.
Ji Yuanyuan quickly went forward and reached out to touch Ji Ziâangâs pants.
Ji Ziâang dodged and spoke in a hoarse voice, âWhatâs going on?â
Before Ji Yuanyuan could say anything, the old lady spoke up, âRoll up your pants, and youâll know whatâs going on.â
Ji Yuanyuan raised her head and smiled at Ji Ziâang, âIâll tell you when we get back.â
She bent down and rolled up his pants.
He had been staying in the hotel, so he was only wearing a pair of loose pants.
Ji Yuanyuan easily rolled up his pants.
Then, she pushed his wheelchair closer to the sofa.
The old lady put on her presbyopic glasses and carefully examined his wound, âYes, youâre recovering well.â
She reached out and grabbed his calf, bending it a few times, âHow is it? Does it hurt?â
Ji Ziâang tried his best to suppress his emotions and shook his head.
The old lady looked up, her eyes peeking out from her glasses, âYoung man, I agree with what your sister said. If Western medicine canât cure it, Chinese medicine might be able to. Iâve been a doctor for many years. Your condition isnât serious.â
Ji Ziangâs eyes immediately widened, âYou meanâ¦â
âI donât mean anything. You have to cooperate so that I can understand.â The old lady bent his leg again. âDoes it hurt? Where exactly does it hurt?â
Ji Ziang was stunned for a moment. Then, he reached out and pointed at a spot one centimeter away from his knee, âHere.â
The old lady nodded and looked at Ji Yuanyuan, âWhereâs the film?â
Ji Yuanyuan quickly took out Ji Ziâangâs scans from her bag.
The old lady took it and carefully looked at the scans.
Seeing that the old lady was looking at it seriously, Ji Ziâang could not help but ask, âArenât you a traditional Chinese medicine doctor?â
The old lady frowned and looked at him, âTraditional Chinese medicine doesnât mean it has nothing to do with X-rays. Without an X-ray scan, how would I know whatâs going on with your bones?â
Ji Ziâang looked a little embarrassed.
Ji Yuanyuan reached out and patted his shoulder to comfort him.
Not only did the old lady read it herself, but she also discussed it with the old man from time to time. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
After a while, she put down the film.
âGirl, use this to disinfect his knees. Iâll go wash my hands.â The old lady instructed Ji Yuanyuan.
Ji Yuanyuan quickly went forward and took the things from the old ladyâs hands.
The old lady was very careful and washed her hands for a long time.
After she returned, she kept her palms facing up.
âUse these alcohol swabs to disinfect the needles and pass them to me.â
This was Ji Yuanyuanâs first time coming into contact with these things. She quickly disinfected the needles and handed them to the old lady.
However, the old lady was not in a hurry to insert the needle. She pointed at the top of Ji Ziâangâs knee and said, âThis acupoint is called Liang Qiu. Iâll insert a needle here first. Observe carefully how I insert the needleâ¦â
With that, she slowly inserted the needle into his knee..