The next day, while receiving acupuncture, Mr. Yu heard this love story.
The story begins with a promising young man who, due to family reasons, is forced to be sent to the countryside, becoming a member of the "Five Black Categories" and experiencing a tragic life.
Old Yu's lips twitched slightly, but his hand remained steady as he asked, "What is 'beautiful, strong, and tragic'?"
Xu Ningyan replied with a grumble: Handsome, powerful, and with a tragic past!
Old Yu paused for a moment, glanced meaningfully at the doorway, and then slowly inserted the needle again. "And then?"
Then comes the story of a handsome, strong, and tragic young hero rescuing a beautiful, poor, and dark-skinned woman, and the gears of fate begin to turn—
The last time Old Yu was speechless like this was when he couldn't help but ask again, "What the heck is 'Black Poor Beauty'?"
Xu Ningyan winced as the needle pricked her, "It means she's dark-skinned and poor but very beautiful!" Even at this moment, she didn't forget to flatter herself.
Standing at the door with his arms crossed, Jiang Zhiyuan couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head, recalling when he rescued Xu Ningyan. She was indeed poor, but he hadn't really noticed her beauty.
While continuing to administer acupuncture, Old Master Yu gestured for Xu Ningyan to keep talking in order to distract her.
Xu Ningyan had prepared her speech in advance last night, so she spoke fluently and confidently at this moment.
From then on, the fates of the poor, beautiful, and strong were intertwined. They redeemed each other, relied on each other, and went through rumors, life and death, and various tests of the future. Their love was stronger than gold, and they were finally about to walk hand in hand together.
The "poor, dark-skinned beauty" is no longer "poor, dark-skinned beauty," but "rich, fair-skinned beauty." The "beautiful, strong, and tragic" is no longer just "beautiful, strong, and tragic." But at this moment, an invisible hand appears behind the scenes, actually extending its evil claws to the pitiful, innocent, and fragile "rich, fair-skinned beauty," which is herself.
They actually poisoned her, showing no martial virtue whatsoever! And now she's lying here pitifully, covered in thorns, and has to write a long essay about it—so miserable!
At this point, she sighed deeply and looked at Old Yu with a pitiful expression: "Old Yu, look how pitiful I am! Could you please be a little gentler?"
Old Master Yu inserted the last gold needle into Xu Ningyan's Baihui acupoint, then coldly snorted, "The last one's done. Bear the pain—"
Xu Ningyan could only purse her lips slightly, afraid that if she moved too much, she would pull the gold needles.
However, she soon became sleepy and fell into a deep sleep.
Jiang Zhiyuan then walked in, glanced at Old Yu who was wiping his hands, and couldn't help but say, "Yan Yan is shy. Next time you tease her, try a different method—"
Old Yu rolled his eyes in exasperation: "Looks like you've really gotten over it, kid. Your wife's thin-skinned? I think she's got a thick skin! You're already feeling sorry for her? There are still a few days left, save the pity for when she's fully recovered!"
Jiang Zhiyuan, having his thoughts exposed, lowered his eyelids in embarrassment.
Master Yu's disciple bit his lip tightly, not daring to laugh out loud.
Master Yu waved his hand, changed a few ingredients in the medicinal bath, and signaled his disciple to go out and prepare.
She then sat down, her eyes filled with a hint of relief as she looked at Jiang Zhiyuan: "But this is good! You're such a cold-hearted person, you need to find a shameless, lively wife like this, so that life will be more interesting! Although what you say sounds exaggerated, like a play, are all true, right?"
When Jiang Zhiyuan looked at Xu Ningyan, his eyes were exceptionally gentle, which was immediately apparent.
Hearing what Old Yu said, he nodded: "My time in the countryside was indeed not easy, just as Yan Yan said! It was only after I met her that everything started to go smoothly! In fact, she later saved my life, and because of my class background, she even had to give up her job in the county!"
When talking about his time in Jingshan County, Jiang Zhiyuan seemed a little more relaxed.
Old Yu sighed inwardly. Such a good child, but he had to encounter such a terrible father, and his own mother was so confused before. He was worried that if things continued like this, the child would probably be destined to grow old alone.
Heaven was kind to him, and finally gave him a wife who suited his taste.
That's good enough! When he closes his eyes in the future, he can smile and tell her, who has long since passed away, that the child she cared about most is doing well!
When the time for acupuncture was up, Master Yu removed the gold needles, and Xu Ningyan slowly woke up.
As he wiped the gold needles with alcohol, Old Yu said, "There will be one last time tomorrow. After the acupuncture and medicinal bath, go home and rest! It's more comfortable and peaceful at home than in the hospital."
Jiang Zhiyuan's eyes flickered, and he immediately nodded in agreement.
Xu Ningyan breathed a sigh of relief, finally there was something to look forward to. She looked at Old Yu expectantly and asked, "Can I eat some meat the day after tomorrow? I drink porridge every day, and my mouth has no taste. I just crave meat!"
Old Yu gave her a disapproving look. He wanted to say something, but then he remembered that the girl was not yet eighteen and was still a child.
Moreover, I have really suffered a lot these past few days. Normally acupuncture doesn't hurt, but this kind of acupuncture that forces out toxins from the body naturally hurts.
There are also medicinal baths, which feel like thousands of ants are biting inside your body every day; most people really can't stand it.
Xu Ningyan is not even eighteen years old. Although he groaned a little when he was getting acupuncture these past few days, he didn't complain at all except for telling the doctor to be gentler.
Soaking in a medicinal bath is something most adult men can't handle, but Xu Ningyan endured it.
He was used to it. Looking at Xu Ningyan now, he realized that she was still a child after all. Wasn't it normal for her to crave meat?
She hesitated for a moment and said, "I can't eat seafood, fish, shrimp, or anything like that. I should eat less meat too. I'll be fine in seven more days!"
Upon hearing that she could eat meat, Xu Ningyan immediately beamed with joy and turned to Jiang Zhiyuan, pleading, "I want to eat preserved egg and lean pork congee for lunch today."
Seeing Xu Ningyan become so lively and energetic, Jiang Zhiyuan would do anything to get her, even if it was dragon meat, let alone just wanting some congee with preserved egg and lean pork.
So she smiled and stepped forward, helping her sit up. "Okay, how about we have preserved egg and lean pork congee for lunch, and chicken congee for dinner?"
Mr. Yu, who was standing to the side, suddenly felt a tightness in his stomach.
He packed his things, snorted, and strode away.
Knowing Yu Lao's character, Jiang Zhiyuan escorted the person to the hospital entrance.
When he returned, Xu Ningyan had already finished her medicine and was soaking in the wooden tub.
When Jiang Zhiyuan returned, the nurse who was standing by tactfully left, leaving the two of them alone.
Jiang Zhiyuan sat on a small stool next to the wooden tub, talking to Xu Ningyan to distract her and make her feel better.
Xu Ningyan knew this too, and clenched her hands tightly, trying to ignore the uncomfortable feeling in her body: "Old Yu is already gone?"
Jiang Zhiyuan nodded and wiped the sweat from Xu Ningyan's forehead.
After enduring for a while, Xu Ningyan couldn't hold on any longer. She took a few deep breaths and said intermittently, "Talk to me, say something! For example, what is the relationship between Old Master Yu and your family?"
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