Sun Chengen didn't know why, but he just revealed the secret in his heart.
"I have a younger sister; we're twins, a boy and a girl. I've been healthy since birth, while my sister is constantly sick, both minor and major illnesses..."
"Rumors have spread that I absorbed my sister's nutrients while she was still in the womb, which is why she was born with deficiencies and suffered from illness."
A-Yuan pursed her lips, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Sun Chengen said with a self-deprecating expression, "If what they said is true, if I could return the nutrition and good fortune to them, I would be willing to bear it in their place. But my sister is so good, why does she have to suffer so much..."
Ruan Meng asked seriously, "How is she now? What did the doctor say?"
"She's so weak and unable to get out of bed. The doctor only said it's a congenital deficiency, and that prolonged tonics won't help; taking medicine will only increase her suffering, and her condition hasn't improved at all..."
Ah Yuan added in a low voice:
"Young Master has not gone out for more than half a year."
"This trip out is actually to consolidate the family business. Perhaps the young master won't be going out for a while..."
Ruan Meng understood the underlying meaning: Sun Chengen's sister was in serious condition and might not have much time left.
According to Sun Chengen's account, twins are prone to premature birth, and in their previous lives, they mostly needed to be placed in incubators and carefully cared for.
In this era, with limited medical resources, wouldn't children be more prone to being weak?
It wasn't that Sun Chengen absorbed his sister's nutrients; it was just that he was lucky, and his later growth compensated for his congenital deficiencies.
Ruan Meng understood and asked Sun Chengen, "You want me to treat your sister?"
Sun Chengen looked at her with unusually serious eyes.
For the first time, Ruan Meng noticed a hint of hesitation in this little darling's eyes.
Was he worried about his hopes being dashed? Or would he lose all confidence if it was confirmed that even Ruan Meng was helpless with her medical skills?
"Is it related to our business?"
Despite asking this question, when Ruan Meng heard the rumors about the seafood hotpot while organizing her business, she insisted on going to Fengjia Village to investigate the situation firsthand.
This shows that this person not only has a keen business sense and a broad perspective, but also cares about his sister's health and will not easily give up the opportunity to run the family business.
For visionaries, there is no choice but to accept either option; they cannot afford to lose either one!
Ruan Meng helped him decide, "You should invest in our village, whether it's planting or raising livestock, and help with the initial investment. As for whether you'll actually do business with it later, I won't force you."
"On this condition, I can examine your sister. I can't make any promises before I see her, but at least she won't be any worse than the doctor you see."
Given that Sun Chengen's sister was bedridden, Sun Chengen and his family would certainly not feel comfortable sending her to the South Island.
Xiao Kai was shocked and blurted out, "Miss Meng, you...cannot leave Nandao!"
This was a reminder of her status as an exile! The imperial decree was absolute, and no one dared to break it.
Sun Chengen's eyes flickered; this was not a question he was considering.
Ruan Meng didn't take it seriously. "The imperial court stipulates that I cannot leave the Southern Island, right?"
Xiao Kai nodded.
"I just won't go to the other side, will that solve the problem?"
"When the time comes, you can find a boat, take me to the other side, and instead of letting me disembark, bring your young lady onto the boat to examine me, isn't that enough?"
Although it was still a workaround, Ruan Meng knew the strength of the He family's restaurant, and the Sun family should be able to do the same.
"Okay! As long as you can help your sister get better, the price is negotiable."
Sun Chengen could even give her a huge sum of money, but it didn't work, and it's impossible for him to reveal the truth.
Ruan Meng discussed, "My older brother is not in good health, and I'm worried about him being away for too long."
"A day trip should be enough, right?"
Sun Chengen's expression was solemn. "That's enough. Go into town to buy your things according to the plan. A-Yuan, take our luggage to the carriage. We'll make do for the night."
"Miss Ruan, is it alright to set off first thing tomorrow morning? At the latest, I'll bring you back tomorrow night."
Ruan Meng thought about it and decided to host a banquet for the villagers tonight. He didn't have anything urgent to do tomorrow, so he nodded in agreement.
Sun Chengen instructed Xiao Kai, "Go back and investigate He Jiakong's boats. Help them send a message by carrier pigeon to the other side, estimate our arrival time, and have them send your sister to the shore in advance."
"You should prepare at the same time. I'll go back and talk to my cousin about this, and also contact the government office to make arrangements."
This is a good thing! Not to mention that he would follow the young master's orders normally, he would do so even more so when it comes to matters of life and death. He has high hopes for Ruan Meng and will work even harder!
After discussing it, A Yuan went to drive the carriage, while Ruan Meng and Xiao Kai returned to the front carriage.
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