The professor smiled mysteriously: "I always carry my tools with me."
As she spoke, she took out a small bag the size of a palm from her bosom and opened it under everyone's gaze. Inside was actually golden needles of different lengths.
"this……"
"Pulse diagnosis, acupuncture. Traditional Chinese medicine doesn't require much, as long as it works."
Zhong Ling's eyes were full of admiration for the professor. In just one meal, she became the professor's loyal fan.
Lu Anning didn't dare to waste time and drove to the address Tang Jingyuan mentioned.
On the way, Tang Jingyuan suddenly called.
"How about I go with you. That place is not easy to find."
"No matter how hard it is to find, it's not worse than a chaotic place like a village in the city. I see the address is an old residential complex. Go ahead and do your work! I can handle this small matter."
Lu Anning insisted, and Tang Jingyuan said nothing more, only reminding her to drive safely.
"Call me if you need anything."
Professor An sat in the back seat and saw that Lu Anning and Tang Jingyuan were getting along naturally and intimately, with a satisfied smile on his face.
Zhong Ling couldn't help but joke, "Although the Third Master is busy, he still cares about Mr. Lu just as much. I wish I could find a man as gentle and considerate as the Third Master in the future."
“It’s not difficult to do if you’re sincere.”
In the back seat, Professor An sighed softly, "What's difficult is a man's sincerity."
Lu Anning glanced at Professor An through the rearview mirror without saying anything.
Zhong Ling was quick-witted and vaguely realized something, so she quickly changed the subject.
Zhao Lifen lives in Anfu Community, which is an old house built decades ago. Although it is called a community, the surrounding area is very dilapidated, not to mention finding a standard parking space.
Looking at the old people passing by on the roadside, Lu Anning suggested walking in.
Lu Anning parked the car in an open area, and the three of them walked into the residential complex. Along the way, they could see retired elderly people everywhere, chatting in groups of three or four downstairs, basking in the sun, or playing cards to while away the time.
It was rare to see new faces in the community, and the three people quickly attracted everyone's attention. People speculated that they were rich relatives of someone.
Some curious people came forward to inquire about the situation, looking very gossipy.
Zhong Ling smiled and said, "Let's go to Zhao Lifen's house."
When everyone heard it was their family, they looked at each other with disdain.
"Who are you to her? You're not her relatives! I tell you, with that sick guy in their family, it's a bottomless pit. If you're here to claim your relatives or something, you'd better leave quickly, otherwise he'll drag you down in the end."
Lu Anning listened and frowned: "You just need to tell us where Zhao Lifen lives."
The middle-aged woman who was cracking melon seeds glanced at Lu An Ning. She saw that although she was smiling on the surface, her eyes were cold, as if she was not someone to be trifled with. She raised her hand and pointed towards the innermost building.
"That's the unit, fifth floor."
In the entire community, there is only one family on each floor of that building. When Zhao Lifen's family is mentioned, the gossips and uncles avoid them as if they have seen something unlucky.
Before Lu An Ning had walked far, he heard the voices of those people talking behind him.
"I don't know who he is, but he looks quite rich."
"Who knows! I heard that Zhao Lifen works for a wealthy family."
"What kind of job is that? Even if you live in a wealthy family, you still have a lowly life as a servant. Even if you work as a servant your whole life, it won't be enough to support your family. You haven't even had a child in your whole life. What do you think Zhao Lifen is trying to achieve?"
"Close the door, who knows!"
Lu Anning stopped and looked back at the group of people. They were full of foul language. Zhao Lifen was the sole supporter of the entire family, but she didn't get a single good word from her neighbors. Instead, they thought she had ulterior motives.
It's ridiculous how fickle people are.
A woman's gentle, soothing voice came from beside my ear: "Just get used to it! People's hearts are like that. Others will never want you to live better than them. Ordinary people are like this, and you can hear such voices among celebrities and nobles alike."
Lu Anning came to his senses and thought about it.
Even in the upper class circles, doesn't she hear enough gossip?
Ignoring those people, the three of them walked towards Zhao Lifen's house.
Before coming, Lu Anning had actually prepared herself mentally, but when she saw the person who opened the door, she was still shocked by the appearance of Zhao Lifen's husband.
The man hunched his back and looked at them warily and timidly.
"Who...who are you looking for?"
Lu Anning had a smile on his face and showed goodwill to the other party.
"We are Zhao Lifen's friends, and we came to see you specially."
"You...are Lifen's friends?"
The man hesitated, but still invited the person in. The simple room contained only a few necessities. Even with the windows open, a strange smell still lingered. Zhong Ling felt a little uncomfortable, but more of a sympathetic feeling.
The man looked sickly, with a sallow complexion and was so thin that only skin and bones were left. It was obvious that he had been suffering from illness for many years.
"She's not at home. What's the matter with you looking for her?"
Lu Anning took the white water handed over by the other party with both hands and said with a smile: "We are not looking for her, but to help you cure your illness."
"Treatment?"
When he heard this word, a light flashed in the man's eyes, but quickly dimmed again.
He smiled bitterly: "You have also seen the situation at my home. Whether you are really treating me or trying to trick me, I have no money. You have found the wrong person!"
The three of them looked at each other, and from the few simple words they exchanged, it was clear that they had probably been deceived many times over the years. Otherwise, the man wouldn't have acted so accustomed to it.
"I can cure you, and it's free."
The man was stunned, looking carefully at An Li who had made the promise, and couldn't believe what he had just heard.
"No money?"
He repeated it, then laughed: "If it's not for the money, then for my body? Young man, my body is already broken and really worthless."
Lu An Ning smiled helplessly and signaled Zhong Ling with a look. She immediately took out the news about the interview with Professor An and showed it to her.
"I'm the fifth daughter of the Gu family. If you don't believe me, you can call your wife now to confirm my identity."
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