Lu Lin composed himself, looked into her eyes, nodded, and said, "You're right. We've already waited this long, so what's the harm in continuing like this?"
Gu Mingyue went out and brought him a glass of water, saying, "Drink some water to soothe your throat."
Since hearing the news yesterday, Lu Lin hasn't eaten or drunk much. His throat is dry, and he gulped down a glass of water.
Gu Mingyue stared at him for a long time, hoping that the spiritual spring water would take effect quickly.
Strangely enough, she remembered that when she first came to this world, the wound on her wrist healed very quickly, but with Lu Lin, it was as if a slowdown button had been pressed.
Seeing Lu Lin cheer up, the Lu family breathed a sigh of relief and fed him tenderly during the meal.
Meanwhile, she didn't forget to feed the family's heroine, Gu Mingyue, who was munching on a chicken leg with great relish.
In front of so many people, for a living person to simply vanish into thin air, there must have been eyewitnesses.
In order to find this person quickly, the Lu family did not hesitate to use their network of connections.
Persistence pays off, and they finally managed to rescue the person from a small, dark house in the suburbs.
The other person wasn't injured, but he looked no different from a homeless person.
Xue Pingru was locked up in this place for several days. The other party was unknown and would throw him a black cornbread every day and then disappear.
He's such an old man, at such an advanced age, finally enjoying a life of luxury, but unexpectedly, he's back to square one.
Those dark, cornbread-like buns, I don't know where they got them from, they're so tough they'll break your teeth after just one bite.
"You've finally arrived. If you hadn't come, this old man would have died here."
Li Ming quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply to him, saying, "I'm very sorry, Mr. Xue, for startling you."
His attitude was sincere, and Xue Pingru, who had a lot to say, waved his hand and said, "Forget it, just consider it a reminder of past hardships."
"Mr. Xue, let me take you back to rest first. We'll check on the patient's condition tomorrow. Do you think this arrangement is acceptable?"
If Lu Lin hadn't told him to let the old man rest, he would have grabbed him and rushed straight to the family compound.
Xue Pingru wanted to buy himself a few more days, but seeing the concerned look in Li Ming's eyes, he shut up again.
Alright, considering how worried he is about the patients, he'll rest for a few days less.
When Old Xue arrived, the Lu family was on high alert. No one went out, and even Lu Qinming, who was the busiest, temporarily stopped his work and waited at home.
Uncle Lu and his family also came.
"Don't be nervous, everyone. I'll show you a magic trick."
Lu Ze couldn't stand the quiet atmosphere any longer and couldn't help but speak up.
Aunt Lu pinched his arm. "Sit still. Why are you jumping around like a monkey when you have nothing better to do?"
This kid is like he's missing a screw; he didn't see everyone was on edge, yet he jumped out and said he wanted to perform magic.
Lu Ze felt wronged.
Lu Ze didn't say anything.
Lu Ze sat down silently, his grief causing him to shrink into a corner, trying to minimize his presence.
The sound of a car came from the doorway. Before the car had even come to a complete stop, Xue Pingru was surrounded by the Lu family members who came out to greet him, all of them looking at him with great enthusiasm.
Xue Pingru was intimidated by their display of force and involuntarily took two steps back, leaning against the car door and patting his chest.
He's getting old and easily startled; people who don't know better might think these people are going to beat him up.
"Master, we've been waiting for you for so long."
Lu Qinming excitedly grasped his hand.
A master?
Upon hearing the address, Xue Pingru tried to suppress the upturn of his lips and waved his hand modestly, saying, "Oh dear, what an expert! I am just an old man with some medical knowledge. I am not worthy of the title of expert."
Lu Ze felt as if he had found a kindred spirit, and his eyes lit up.
That old man is really something, not humble at all, unlike him.
When Aunt Lu noticed her son's expression, her anger flared up instantly, and she stomped on his foot hard.
Lu Ze cried out in pain and took two steps back.
He would have cried if it weren't in front of so many people.
Surrounded by the crowd, Xue Pingru entered the room. Lu Lin was waiting in the living room. When he saw him come in, he nodded slightly and greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Xue."
Xue Pingru's gaze lingered on the wheelchair for a moment. Judging from the situation, this must be the patient.
What happened to your legs?
Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. As usual, Xue Pingru inquired about the patient's injuries.
Lu Lin was lost in memories, recounting how he was injured and how he became the way he is now.
After listening, Xue Pingru didn't say anything, but pushed him into the room and gave him a thorough examination.
The Lu family was isolated outside, unaware of the situation inside. As time ticked by, they could only wait anxiously outside.
Why is there no sound inside?
Lu Ze couldn't sit still any longer, so he pulled Gu Mingyue and Lu Wanwan to press themselves against the door to listen for sounds inside.
Unfortunately, all their efforts were in vain; no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't hear a single sound.
"You guys behave yourselves and come sit down right now."
Lu Limin tapped the door with his cane.
There are guests at home; what kind of behavior is this?
Lu Limin felt that he should hold a family meeting to emphasize these matters.
Before Lu Ze could move away, a thud came from the room. Gu Mingyue reacted quickly, grabbed Gu Wanwan's hand, and dodged to the side.
Lu Ze, still in the same position, lost his balance as soon as the door opened.
She fell flat on her face, landing in Lu Lin's room.
Lu Lin looked at his stupid younger brother with a blank expression.
"Xiao Ze, what are you doing at my door?"
Lu Ze quickly got up and said with an awkward smile, "I was worried that you and Old Xue might be thirsty inside, so I wanted to ask if you wanted some water and bring it over."
Old Xue waved his hand, "No need, I've had my fill of drinking at home."
"Really? Grandpa even prepared West Lake Longjing tea."
There was a hint of regret in Lu Ze's tone.
Upon hearing the words "West Lake Longjing," Old Xue's eyes lit up, completely forgetting what he had just said.
"West Lake Longjing tea? Which year is it from? I'm a bit thirsty, I'll have some to soothe my throat."
Lu Ze: ......
He strongly suspected that this person was not a master of traditional Chinese medicine, but rather a master of face-changing.
He said he wouldn't drink in the first sentence, but then said he would. He's completely two-faced.
Lu Limin personally served the tea he had brewed. Old Xue took a small sip and let out a satisfied sigh, "This tea tastes really good."
Lu Qinming very tactfully said, "I'm glad you like it, Mr. Xue. We've also prepared some more, so you can take some back with you later."
At home, he was not a leader or held any official position; he was simply an old father who hoped his children would become better people.
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