As soon as Grandpa Jue and Su Yan left, Jiang Jingxing wanted to say something, but Grandpa Jiang spoke first: "Don't even think about it. I don't want to cause trouble for Ayan during the New Year!"

Jiang Jingxing: "..."

"If Ayan saw you, she probably wouldn't even be able to eat."

"..."

Grandpa Jiang continued, "Your most important task right now is to heal your legs first, and then go after your wife. Otherwise, it will all be for nothing."

Jiang Jingxing disagreed, saying, "Ayan is so outstanding, it's hard to guarantee that other men won't get close to her, so I..."

Grandpa Jiang sneered, "You only realize your mistake now? Too late! You brought this on yourself. If Ayan ends up with someone else, it's your own fault, and you can't blame anyone else."

Silence fell over the ward after these words were spoken.

Grandpa Jiang regretted it as soon as he finished speaking. He glanced at his grandson's face and thought to himself, "Why can't I control my mouth?"

He actually thought Su Yan wouldn't be with anyone else, but he harbored resentment towards his grandson, which is why he said those things.

However, Jiang Jingxing did not think his grandfather was wrong. Precisely because he was right, he had no rebuttal and couldn't help but feel melancholy.

Meanwhile, downstairs in the ward.

Su Yan was completely unaware of what the grandfather and grandson had said.

Old Master Jue was taking Zhong Jinghe's pulse, his expression somewhat grave.

After checking the pulses on both hands, Old Man Jue finally spoke: "Mid-to-late stage of tuberculosis, you've been coughing for almost three years, haven't you?"

Zhong Jinghe nodded, "After giving birth to Nianyu, my health wasn't very good. Later, I had a serious illness and would cough frequently. At first, I didn't take it seriously, but it gradually got worse and worse."

Su Yu asked anxiously, "Elder Jue, can he cure it?"

The words "mid-to-late stage of tuberculosis" sound terrifying.

"Without timely treatment, the condition is not good, and the medicines taken over the years have not been entirely effective," said Old Jue, frowning.

Nianyu understood what he meant, let go of her mother's hand and ran to Grandpa Jue, looking at him expectantly and saying, "Grandpa, you can definitely cure my mother, right? Dad said you are a very good doctor."

The little girl had been crying; her eyes and nose were red and swollen, and her large, watery eyes were full of sincerity, making her extremely endearing.

Grandpa Jue was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter, looked up and patted her head, saying, "Your father likes to flatter me, and Grandpa hates him the most."

A hint of confusion flashed in Nianyu's eyes, and she hesitated before saying, "Then Nianyu will put the hat on Grandpa, so that Grandpa won't hate Dad anymore."

These words made everyone burst into laughter.

Old Jue deliberately asked, "Your father hasn't taken care of you and your mother in the past few years. Don't you dislike him?"

"I don't mind," Nianyu replied seriously. "Daddy didn't do it on purpose. Isn't Daddy bringing Mommy to the doctor now?"

Su Yu was instantly moved to tears. He stepped forward, scooped his daughter into his arms, kissed her, and said happily, "Nianyu is truly Daddy's sweet little angel. Daddy will treat you and Mommy even better from now on."

He owes the mother and daughter far too much.

Zhong Jinghe looked at the father and daughter with a faint smile.

She was relieved as long as Su Yu liked Nian Yu.

Su Yan asked, "Master, can't my sister-in-law's condition get better?"

After thinking for a moment, Jue Lao said, "I don't like to lie. Your sister-in-law was depleted after childbirth and didn't get any nourishment. She has been in a state of chronic deficiency for the past few years. Her constitution is already very weak. In addition, she has mid-to-late stage tuberculosis. I estimate that she has three or four more years to live."

Su Yan and Su Yu stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Fortunately, Nianyu couldn't understand very long sentences, otherwise she would have cried again.

Zhong Jinghe smiled and calmly accepted the result. "I thought I wouldn't make it past next year, but I didn't expect there to be another three or four years. I'm satisfied with this."

Now that Nianyu has found her father, even though she has less than a month left to live, she can leave in peace.

She didn't dare to die until she found Su Yu, fearing that her daughter would have no one to rely on after her death.

"Master!" Su Yan called out in dissatisfaction.

Old Master Jue glared at her and said irritably, "Do you think your teacher is a god!"

Jiang Jingxing was already a huge headache for him, and now another one has appeared. He's going to be worried sick!

"You're not a god, you're a second Hua Tuo," Su Yan said. "You could handle Jiang Jingxing's condition, so my sister-in-law's illness must be much milder than his, right?"

Master Jue waved his hand, "Give this to your third senior brother. He and your second senior brother have been making good progress in their research on tuberculosis recently. Your sister-in-law's condition is the most suitable patient for them, and they might even be able to make a breakthrough."

After saying that, he said to Zhong Jinghe, "Don't mind it. This is also a contribution to the research on tuberculosis. It will also benefit you. My two apprentices are both capable. Whether they can cure it or not depends on them. I can't give any guarantees."

There are ways to treat advanced tuberculosis, but Zhong Jinghe's physical condition is even worse than Su Yan's. Her pulse is so weak that it's like a fish out of water, barely holding on. She's only holding on by her own two feet, so we have to be extremely careful when administering the medication.

Guo Ziming and Ye Feixu are both meticulous and rigorous people. It is rare for the two of them to work together. He must give his apprentices a chance to improve, so that he won't be worried even after he passes away.

Su Yu and Su Yan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

At least there is still room for treatment.

"Master, isn't Second Senior Brother abroad? How come he's cooperating with Third Senior Brother?" Su Yan asked, puzzled.

Jue Lao said, "Your third senior brother takes the tuberculosis problem very seriously. He has applied to return to China. If nothing unexpected happens, he will get off the plane tomorrow morning and will not return to the research institute until he finishes this research."

Currently, there are no particularly effective treatments or drugs for the middle and late stages of pulmonary tuberculosis, either domestically or internationally. Western medicine has too many side effects on the human body, so Ye Feixu and Guo Ziming adopted a combination of Chinese and Western medicine in this study.

If we could discover something about eyebrows, it would cause an international sensation.

Su Yan suddenly realized, and asked again, "Then tomorrow is New Year's Eve, can my sister-in-law come back to celebrate the New Year with us after her injection?"

Zhong Nianyu asked blankly, "Where are we going to spend the New Year?"

Su Yan stopped talking and gave Su Yu a wink.

Her brother is a simpleton too.

Su Yu immediately said, "Come back to my home! Jinghe, if you're willing, I'll submit our marriage application after the New Year. I'll definitely take good care of you and our daughter."

Su Yan was completely dumbfounded!

Getting married right off the bat, her brother is too awesome and too outspoken!

Zhong Jinghe was also startled by Su Yu's words for a moment, and her pale cheeks couldn't help but blush.

However, she remained rational and made her choice after much hesitation.

"Forget it, Su Yu, I don't want to be a burden to you. Just take good care of Nianyu."

Su Yu replied, "If it weren't for me back then... you wouldn't be like this now. I said I would take responsibility, and I will. Aren't you even willing to give me a chance to make amends?"