One, two, three...
Watching the silver needles being inserted one by one, Xu Yan and Xu Chen's hearts were in their throats.
Acupuncture is a mysterious therapy and it is actually quite mysterious. It all depends on the technique and experience of the practitioner.
Of course Gao Zhizhai must be an expert, otherwise Xu Yan would not be able to let him treat patients with confidence.
After inserting more than ten needles, Xu Huaiyuan's left hand fingers moved, and then his eyes opened.
"father!"
Xu Yan was extremely excited and shouted out instinctively.
"My son, come here quickly and let Dad see..."
Xu Huaiyuan was still very weak, and his voice was weak and intermittent.
Xu Yan hurried to the bedside, holding his father's hand, and said, "I am an unfilial son. I couldn't be with you."
Xu Huaiyuan shook his head and smiled.
"It was my own fault, Dad. I thought I could get better with just a few medicines, but who knew the disease would be so severe."
Xu Yan sighed and said, "Illness comes like a mountain falling, and goes away like a thread being pulled out. Dad needs to be taken good care of."
Xu Huaiyuan nodded and said, "Dad will listen to you."
He obviously noticed Gao Zhizhai standing beside him and asked in confusion, "Who is this?"
Xu Yan quickly explained, "Dad, this is the famous doctor Gao from Ningbo Prefecture. He was the one who cured you."
Gao Zhizhai shook his head upon hearing this and said, "I don't dare to claim the title of miracle doctor. Besides, your father's illness has not been cured yet and needs to be treated slowly."
Xu Yan bowed to Gao Zhizhai and said, "Divine Doctor Gao is truly too modest. Without you, we really don't know what we would do."
Xu Huaiyuan also nodded to Gao Zhizhai.
"Thank you, Dr. Gao."
Gao Zhizhai said in a gentle voice, "I will go and write a prescription, so I won't bother you guys anymore."
After saying that, he packed up the medicine box and walked away.
"Ahem, then I'll go talk to Divine Doctor Gao."
Seeing this, Shen Mingchen tactfully slipped away.
So there were only the Xu family of three left in the house.
"Dad, why didn't you write to your son earlier?"
Xu Yan said a little aggrieved.
"I don't think it's a serious illness, but I'm afraid my son will worry."
Xu Huaiyuan sighed and said, "You are studying with Mr. Xushan at Gushan Academy and preparing for the college entrance examination. I am afraid that I will delay you."
Xu Yan's eyes reddened: "Compared to my father's health, my academic achievements are nothing."
"I dare not say that. The Xu family finally produced a scholar like you. Our ancestors are so grateful. If I delay your success in the imperial examinations because of you, your ancestors will never forgive you."
"You two, father and son, talk about this the moment you meet, and you can't talk about anything happy."
Xu Chen gave Xu Yan a wink, and Xu Yan understood.
"Dad, I met the Grand Master at Lonely Mountain Academy. He even praised me."
Compared to making money, Dad would definitely want to hear good news about Xu Yan's studies. So Xu Yan pointed it out directly.
As expected, Xu Huaiyuan was delighted when he heard the news.
"My son is truly a Wenquxing descended from the earth. Even the Grand Master is optimistic about you."
Xu Yan blushed and said, "Dad, let's be low-key. The Grandmaster just praised me a few words."
"Just a few sentences are enough. This fully demonstrates that my son's talent and learning are beyond the reach of ordinary people."
Xu Huaiyuan exclaimed in admiration: "It seems my son has a sure pass in this college entrance examination. The old ancestor has shown his power."
Xu Yanzhi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He tucked the quilt in for his father and said in a gentle voice, "Dad, just take a good rest and take care of yourself. I will definitely not let you down."
"By the way, did your grandpa tell you about the engagement?"
Somehow Xu Chen suddenly brought up this topic.
Xu Yan thought to himself, "Oh no! It seems like I can't hide this anymore."
"Uh... Mom, Grandpa did talk to me, but I asked him if I could think about it."
After saying that, he took out the engagement letter and handed it to my mother.
It's impossible to keep this kind of thing secret forever, so it's better to be honest from the beginning.
Xu Chen took the engagement letter and took a look. It turned out that she was indeed the daughter of the Hong family, just as her father had said.
"Such a good girl, my son, what are you hesitating about?"
Xu Yan thought to himself, "How do you know Hong Miaoyun is good, since you haven't even met her? Are you judging her solely based on her family background?"
Fortunately, Xu Yan met Hong Miaoyun once by chance, otherwise he would have no idea at all and would have just accepted whatever his parents said.
"After all, the child is still young..."
As soon as Xu Yan said this, Xu Huaiyuan shook his head: "My son is not a child anymore. He is getting engaged now, and the wedding will be a few years away. Your grandfather is right to arrange this matter."
Dad had joined the battle at some point, and Xu Yan was instantly at a disadvantage.
Wow, the whole family is here, how can we play three against one?
"Dad, let me think about it."
That is to say, Xu Yan is the only son of the Xu family, and his parents dote on him very much.
If it were any other family, the phrase "parents' orders and matchmaker's words" would have shut the conversation down, leaving no room for any further consideration.
"Well, my son has grown up, and it's time for him to think about his own lifelong affairs. However, I still feel that you and Miss Hong are a rare and good match."
Xu Huaiyuan said with a smile.
Xu Yan really didn't want to continue talking about this topic, so he changed the subject and said, "By the way, Dad, that Mr. Shen we talked about earlier is a good friend I met in Hangzhou. Coincidentally, he's also from Ningbo. If he hadn't invited Dr. Gao, I would have been so worried. I really have to thank him this time."
Xu Huaiyuan nodded: "My son is right. People should be grateful and repay kindness. Is this Mr. Shen also a scholar?"
It was obvious that his father valued his status as a friend. Xu Yan explained with a smile, "This Master Shen is not only a scholar, but also the most talented person in Ningbo. Of course, this happened before the Gushan Poetry Festival. After the poetry festival, the child snatched his title away. Now Master Shen is probably only second."
Xu Huaiyuan was surprised and asked, "My son is already so famous now?"
Xu Yan said proudly: "You may not believe it, but I am now known as a talented scholar."
"Is everything okay with your grandpa?"
It has been more than half a month since Xu Chen returned to Dinghai County, and she still misses Old Man Chen.
"Grandpa has moved back home. I heard that the weaving factory is now back on track."
Xu Yan said in a gentle voice.
Xu Chen smiled and nodded.
"That's good."
This is the bad thing about working for the royal family. You have to be nervous all the time, and if you are not careful, your family will be destroyed.
In this light, it makes sense that the son insisted on not letting the Xu family get involved.
"By the way, Dad, the business at the Hangzhou Bookstore is booming, and I've taken it upon myself to have Xu Wei stay in Hangzhou to manage it."
Xu Yan only reported good news and not bad news, and concealed the Zhou family's troubles.
"My son has grown up now. He can make his own decisions on such small matters."
Xu Huaiyuan said with love.
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