Chapter 18

Mu Qianqian's eyes flickered slightly, and beneath the crystal tears were hidden some deep thoughts.

She said aggrievedly, "Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning and palpation. With your medical skills, it shouldn't be difficult to find that something is wrong with your complexion. Why didn't you treat you?"

Old Mrs. Huo's expression changed.

Ever since Huo Changfeng's sudden accident, her migraine treatment was forced to be interrupted, and Mu Qingxuan focused all her energy on treating Huo Changfeng.

For several days in a row, Mu Qingxuan basically stayed in the hospital. When she came back occasionally, she would just sleep and leave again.

Old Mrs. Huo couldn't even see her own people.

Although it was all for the good of her grandson, for some reason, Mrs. Huo's heart was still uncontrollably stirred.

Mu Qianqian carefully observed Mrs. Huo's expression. Seeing that she didn't look very good, she continued to talk to herself, "You can't say that. My sister is busy with her brother-in-law's illness now. She is already very tired. We can't add more burden to her."

"Oh, grandma, I said something wrong. I didn't say you were a burden. I said..."

Mrs. Huo frowned and said, "Good boy, I understand what you mean. You care about me too."

She sighed: "In the whole family, you are the one who cares about me the most."

Her son and daughter-in-law were so busy that they were rarely seen every day. Her granddaughter-in-law also devoted herself to the hospital. In the end, she fainted at home and no one noticed.

Old Mrs. Huo felt angry and helpless, and her eyes softened as she looked at Mu Qianqian.

"Qianqian, good girl, if you are free in the future, come and talk to me more often."

Mu Qianqian's eyes lit up and a triumphant smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

The next second, she quickly put it away and just nodded shyly: "That's great, you are like my own grandma, I can't help but want to be close to you."

Old Mrs. Huo smiled with relief and hugged Mu Qianqian in her arms.

The next day, Mu Qianqian specially finished her lunch before rushing to the Huo family.

Old Mrs. Huo was lying on a toffee chair, and the tabby cat was nestled obediently on her lap, allowing her to stroke its fur.

Seeing Mu Qianqian coming over, she was overjoyed and patted her side: "Qianqian, come, sit here."

"Grandma." Mu Qianqian greeted her. She didn't see Mu Qingxuan at the Huo family. "Where's my sister?"

Old Mrs. Huo pursed her lips and said, "She got up early in the morning and said she wanted to make some medicinal food to nourish Changfeng's body. After she finished, she went to the hospital."

"Medicinal food?" Mu Qianqian was surprised and poked her head out curiously, "Then grandma, did you eat any medicinal food?"

"That's for Changfeng to eat to treat his illness. I'm in good health, why would I eat that?"

Mu Qianqian explained: "Grandma, you don't know that medicated food is not medicine, and it doesn't have to be eaten by patients. We healthy people can also eat medicated food to nourish our bodies."

"I thought my sister would be the first to present her medicinal food to you, and I wanted to ask you what it tastes like."

Old Mrs. Huo was shocked and felt unbalanced again.

Since the medicinal food was such a good thing, after Mu Qingxuan made it, she didn't even ask her to taste it, but directly packed it up and took it away.

Old Mrs. Huo snorted coldly. Suddenly, she caught another message and frowned in dissatisfaction: "Aren't you her sister? You haven't eaten it either?"

Mu Qianqian scratched her hand awkwardly, saying, "Although my sister and I are biological sisters, my parents have always loved her more. My sister refused to give it to me, and I was too embarrassed to ask for it."

"It's really outrageous. How can sisters be so stingy? It's really disgraceful." Old Mrs. Huo slapped her thigh, her face full of anger.

She decided immediately: "Qianqian, come early tomorrow morning, and I will make sure you have that medicinal meal."

Mu Qianqian's lips curled up, but there was no smile in her eyes.

She said softly, "Thank you, grandma."

In the hospital.

When Mu Qingxuan walked into the ward carrying the thermos bucket, Li Changming was sitting in front of the bed, peeling an apple.

Hearing the noise, Li Changming stood up from his chair and said stiffly, "Sister-in-law, I'm not here to talk to the director about work today. I'm here purely on behalf of other colleagues in the institute to express my condolences for the director's condition."

Mu Qingxuan raised her eyebrows in surprise.

Judging from Li Changming's bone structure, he is clearly two years older than Huo Changfeng, not to mention her.

But Li Changming called her "sister-in-law" without any hesitation.

"Why do you call me that?"

Li Changming smiled innocently and explained: "You are the director's family member, you are of a higher generation, of course I have to call you that."

Mu Qingxuan suddenly understood and nodded in understanding.

As she spoke, she deftly placed the medicinal food in the thermos bucket on the table.

All of a sudden, a rich aroma of food wafted in the air, making everyone's stomachs become active.

“Gululu——”

Li Changming held his stomach in embarrassment, hating his body for not being able to cope with the situation and blushing.

"You haven't eaten yet? Then wash your hands and come eat together." Mu Qingxuan greeted warmly, and handed the chopsticks to Huo Changfeng, saying, "Try my cooking."

Huo Changfeng took a bite and paused, "Are there any medicinal herbs added to it?"

The food looks like ordinary food, but you can smell a strong medicinal aroma when you take a bite.

Mu Qingxuan said as a matter of course: "Of course, otherwise how can it be considered a medicinal meal?"

"Eat it quickly, or it will get cold and it's not good for your health."

Mu Qingxuan came after eating, so she dragged a chair over and read the newspaper quietly.

Huo Changfeng glanced at Mu Qingxuan, subconsciously straightened his back, and ate slowly, chewing his food carefully.

He looked like a wealthy aristocrat.

Both elegant and calm.

It was as if the place now was not a hospital filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant, but a magnificent palace.

But suddenly, the sound of someone chewing voraciously interrupted Huo Changfeng's thoughts.

When he looked up, he suddenly realized that in just a few moments, several dishes were almost eaten up.

Huo Changfeng:?

He looked at the culprit with a sullen face, his brows tightly furrowed, and an extremely displeased aura emanated from his body.

Li Changming, who was concentrating on eating, also forgot his previous embarrassment and discomfort. He cried out while eating: "Sister-in-law, your cooking skills are too good. I have never eaten such delicious food. It is even better than the ones in state-owned restaurants."

Mu Qingxuan smiled and said, "If you like it, eat more."

“Thank you, sister-in-law!”

Huo Changfeng's eyebrows jumped. Seeing Li Changming stretched out his chopsticks again, he quickly picked up the last piece of meat on the plate.

Li Changming:?

He stared at Huo Changfeng, and his eyes clearly expressed a few words: Director, you are so childish!

Huo Changfeng rolled his eyes speechlessly. It was only natural to snatch the food cooked by his wife. How childish!