"It was probably stopped around mid-September. I originally wanted to tell you, but I specifically asked the doctor, who said that Mom, you have a major surgery in October, and you can't worry too much before and after the surgery, and you can't get emotional. So I thought I'd tell you slowly after your surgery and when you've recovered a bit more."
As soon as he finished speaking, He Wanrou, who had been listening intently, immediately seized the opportunity and took over the conversation.
However, having learned from her previous experiences, she dared not openly provoke anyone again, nor did she look at Zhou Qiqi. Her tone became indifferent, as if she were merely making a casual summary:
"September? I remember Aunt Qin saying that you brought Zhouzhou here in June and had been consistently doing acupuncture before that. So... you stopped the acupuncture after Qiqi came?"
This sounds like a statement of fact, but even a fool could tell the underlying implication.
The treatment stopped as soon as Zhou Qiqi arrived!
It goes without saying who bears this responsibility.
Zhou Qiqi was speechless and rolled her eyes inwardly:
Does He Wanrou really have nothing better to do?
Is this really Zhou Qiqi's story of introduction, development, climax, and conclusion?
However, she didn't intend to let Shen Huaichuan stand in front of her anymore.
By now, she had finished all the noodles in her bowl, along with the luncheon meat that Shen Huaichuan had given her, and even drank a few mouthfuls of soup. She felt full of energy and was in her "complete" state!
She pushed the bowl and chopsticks aside, not giving Shen Huaichuan a chance to put anything more in her bowl. Facing her in-laws' gaze, she straightened her back and spoke frankly:
"Uncle, Aunt, please don't blame Huaichuan for this. It was my idea and my suggestion to stop the acupuncture."
As soon as Zhou Qiqi said this, the eyes of the other three people at the table immediately focused on her.
Qin Peilan looked at Zhou Qiqi, her eyes now genuinely filled with anger.
She was so emotional that her chest heaved, and she couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time. She just felt dizzy.
Seeing this, He Wanrou immediately put down her chopsticks, quickly walked to Qin Peilan's side, took out a clean handkerchief and handed it to her, then hurriedly took out a medicine box from her bag and handed it to her with concern.
"Auntie, what's wrong? Are you alright? Is your headache back? Take your medicine right away!"
She was busy pouring water and getting medicine, and after she finished, she skillfully reached out to massage Qin Peilan's temples.
At the same time, she raised her head, looked at Zhou Qiqi sharply, and spoke up for Qin Peilan:
"Sister Qiqi! What do you mean by this? This is too much!"
"Don't you know?! Your aunt and uncle have been so worried about Zhouzhou's illness! They're so old, yet they've taken Zhouzhou all over the country, seeking help from countless famous doctors and enduring so much suffering! They finally found out about acupuncture, which is their last hope! Their only hope!"
"Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is all about continuity! You can't miss a single day of treatment! We've worked so hard and persevered for so long, and we were just about to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and you just stop like that?! All that effort has been wasted?! You've ruined all of your uncle and aunt's hard work!"
She became more and more agitated as she spoke, as if she were the one who was most heartbroken:
"Besides nursing, I also know a little about traditional Chinese medicine! The first treatment is the most effective! Once it's interrupted, the effect will be greatly reduced if you try to resume it later! It might even... it might be completely hopeless!"
"Zhou Qiqi, what...what are you really up to? Are you trying to completely ruin Zhouzhou?!"
She spoke quickly and urgently, and every word sounded like she was showing concern for the elderly and for the sake of the children, but every word was viciously directed at Zhou Qiqi.
They described the consequences in an incredibly dramatic way, as if Zhou Qiqi were the culprit who had crushed the child's hopes.
Qin Peilan and Shen Zhenbang felt a heavy weight in their hearts upon hearing this.
Although He Wanrou's words were harsh, the parts about the hardships and importance of the treatment were indeed true.
Zhouzhou is the only child left by the second son and his wife. She is the apple of their eye. They are willing to endure any hardship to cure her, and they truly regard acupuncture as their last hope.
Now that they hear that Zhou Qiqi has decided to cut off this last hope, how could they not feel heartbroken and anxious?
Zhou Qiqi completely understood this.
She didn't immediately pay attention to He Wanrou's barrage of accusations, but instead turned her gaze to Qin Peilan, who was breathing rapidly, and Shen Zhenbang, whose face was gloomy.
He softened his tone and said gently:
"Uncle, Aunt, please don't get agitated. Don't upset yourselves."
She specifically looked at Shen Zhenbang.
"Uncle, I think what you said to Auntie just now made a lot of sense. When you encounter a problem, don't rush to think about the past or regret the past. The most important thing is to calm down, grasp the overall situation, and figure things out before you act."
She paused, then looked at Qin Peilan and asked:
"Judging from what you're saying, Uncle, this is something you used to say often, Auntie, right?"
As she spoke, a faint smile appeared on her face, and she said earnestly:
"I think this is the perfect word to use. Don't be sad or angry yet. Let me finish what I have to say and understand the whole story, okay?"
"After I finish speaking, if you think I did something wrong, and you want to hit or scold me, I, Zhou Qiqi, will not say a word! But now, please give me a chance to explain."
Her words were reasonable and neither arrogant nor humble. The elderly couple were stunned for a moment, and their chaotic thoughts finally calmed down a little.
He Wanrou secretly thought to herself, "This is bad!"
I didn't expect Zhou Qiqi to be so calm and collected, and even knew how to use the old couple's words to shut them up!
She unconsciously increased the pressure of her massage, and said somewhat anxiously:
"Auntie, don't listen to her! She's just trying to make excuses! Stopping the IV is such a big deal, and she didn't consult me beforehand, nor did she explain afterward. Now that she's been exposed..."
"Enough!"
She was speaking enthusiastically when Shen Zhenbang suddenly spoke in a deep voice, interrupting her.
His sharp gaze fell on He Wanrou, his eyes filled with dissatisfaction.
Seeing that He Wanrou bit her lip and didn't continue, he turned to Zhou Qiqi and said:
"Qiqi, you speak, we're listening."
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