Chapter 160 Happy Therapy

After the meal, hot tea was served and the box was filled with warmth.

Su Hong spoke at the right time and said to the old lady in a gentle tone, "Mom, don't go to the nursing home tonight. Come home with us. The room is ready for you, and we will do our best to take care of you."

The old lady held her daughter-in-law's hand, the emotion in her eyes clearly visible, but she still shook her head, her smile carrying unquestionable persistence: "I understand your intentions, but you really can't live at home."

She paused, her eyes becoming gentler. "I know my own health very well, and the doctor has repeatedly reminded me to monitor all indicators at all times. The sanatorium is staffed by doctors and nurses, and has a full range of equipment. If there's any fluctuation, it can be addressed immediately."

She gently patted the back of Su Hong's hand, then looked at Su Nian's bulging belly. Her tone softened as she continued, "My biggest wish now is to wait peacefully for my great-grandson to be born. I can't cause trouble for everyone and risk my own health just because I want to be close to you. I have to live well and hold my great-grandson in my arms."

This is a very sincere statement. It not only expresses the consideration of not wanting to trouble the son and daughter-in-law, but also reveals a strong expectation for the future, which is irrefutable.

Su Hong wanted to persuade her again, but Chen Ran said, "Mom, just go home and stay for one night. It won't be a problem."

The old lady just smiled and waved her hand: "We agreed to go to the nursing home, so let's do as agreed. Besides, it's convenient there."

At this moment, Su Nian, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, looked up at the old lady and finally interrupted softly, "Grandma, my mother has been busy cleaning your room for several days. You can stay there for one night, so that she can feel at ease. Tomorrow, let Dad take you to the nursing home, and we can all go together to see the environment. Is that okay?"

When Su Nian spoke, the weight of his words was naturally different.

The old lady looked at her granddaughter and saw that her eyes were calm and not entirely polite. She hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, unable to resist her desire for family warmth, she compromised: "Well... okay, I'll listen to my granddaughter. Stay for one night, just one night, and go to the nursing home early tomorrow morning."

"Oh, good! That's right!" Su Hong smiled immediately, as if she had accomplished something big.

Chen Ran also breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Okay, okay, just one night! Let's go home now!"

The old lady knew when to stop and waved her hand, "Alright, alright, don't make a big fuss. Nian Nian and Si Yan, go home and rest early. My granddaughter is a 'key protected person' now, so we have to be careful."

In the darkness of the night, the car drove towards home.

For the old lady, this short night was far more than just finding a place to sleep. It was the first time she truly stepped into her son's home after a twenty-year estrangement, which was of extraordinary significance.

The next day, the group sent the old lady to the high-end nursing home, where the medical equipment was advanced, the doctors and nurses were friendly, and the environment was quiet and elegant.

The old lady looked around and nodded with satisfaction: "Well, not bad, not bad, this place is comparable to a star-rated hotel."

The old lady is very satisfied with the environment. The most important thing is that she lives in the same city with her children and grandchildren. Even though they don’t live together, she feels like her relatives are around.

Si Yan and Su Nian both took leave from their jobs and rushed to the nursing home early in the morning. Si Yan brought his stethoscope and waited until the old lady was settled before carefully taking her pulse.

His fingers rested lightly on the old lady's wrist, and he concentrated and calmed his mind.

The room was well heated, but the pulse he felt at his fingertips made his heart sink slightly.

The pulse seemed gentle at first, but upon closer inspection, it felt weak and frail, with occasional pauses, like a candle in the wind. It seemed steady, but in fact its foundation was damaged, and it was far less strong than the old lady appeared to be.

His expression remained calm, and there was even a relieved smile on the corner of his mouth, but his mind was already rapidly calculating.

After a moment, he released her hand, met the old lady's slightly inquiring gaze, and said in a relaxed tone, "Grandma, judging from your pulse, you are a little deficient in Qi and blood, and your heart pulse is a little weak. This is a common deficiency syndrome in the elderly, but the problem is not serious. The doctors and nurses here are taking good care of you, and you will be monitored regularly. You will gradually get better."

When the old lady heard what he said, the tense lines on her face relaxed a little, and the barely perceptible worry in her eyes faded.

Su Hong, standing by, smiled and continued, "That's what I was saying. It's nothing serious. It's just that he's old and his body parts are a little worn out. He'll just need to recuperate here. Mom, you stay for a few days. We'll go home when you're feeling better."

"Si Yan's family is a family of traditional Chinese medicine, and their medical skills are very good. He actually said this, which means it's really not a big deal. You just take good care of yourself here." Chen Ran agreed, but he knew in his heart that the situation might not be as trivial as Si Yan said.

"Yes, the conditions here are good, and professionals are doing professional things. You can rest assured!" said the old lady with a smile.

Si Yan gently reminded the old lady to rest and keep a good mood, then said goodbye and left with Su Nian.

Chen Ran specially escorted them out, and when they were far away, he whispered to Si Yan, "How is grandma doing?"

Si Yan paused, sighed softly, and stopped hiding things. "Her pulse is weak and frail, and the Qi of her heart and kidneys is declining. She's definitely not as relaxed as she appears. I'm afraid her condition has relapsed before. Now that she's in a sanatorium, she's receiving systematic monitoring and treatment, which is a good thing. Once I see her detailed medical reports and medication plan, I'll slowly treat her with Chinese medicine."

The most urgent task is to wait for the medical team of the nursing home to complete a comprehensive examination for the old lady and develop a detailed treatment plan, especially after clarifying the Western medicine that needs to be taken. Then, based on the characteristics of the medicine and possible side effects, combined with the old lady's constitution, he will prescribe appropriate Chinese medicine prescriptions for coordination and assistance, in order to reduce toxicity, increase efficacy, and strengthen the body.

It is like Western medicine is a rapid response force that stabilizes the position first, while Chinese medicine is the logistical support that needs to slowly consolidate the foundation.

Chen Ran nodded: "Well, thank you for your hard work."

"We're a family, let's not talk about this." Si Yan glanced at Su Nian, "What we need to do now is to visit Grandma more often and make her feel happy. This is very important. When she's in a good mood, the effect of the medicine can be doubled. This is called 'happiness therapy'."

The old lady settled down in the nursing home with peace of mind. Su Hong and Chen Ran visited her every two days. The old lady was very content and in a very good mood.

In her spare time, she listens to the radio, knits sweaters, and learns health exercises from the nurses. She claims that she wants to "live and learn".

A week later, Si Yan took the old lady's pulse again.

Perhaps because of my good mood, my pulse is slightly better this time than a week ago. Although my body is still weak, the "intermittent" feeling has weakened a little.

He combined the Western medicine with a prescription of traditional Chinese medicine and jokingly said to the old lady, "Grandma, I'm prescribing you an upgraded version of the 'Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup'. Please take it carefully. I guarantee that after drinking it, you'll be as brisk as a swift horse when you hold your great-grandson."

"Okay, I'll listen to my grandson-in-law."