Once the sheep's blood had completely dissolved, Wu Yuqing came forward to help the old man, and Wu Bingzhong fed him spoonful by spoonful.
After Old Wu drank all the yellow wine mixed with sheep's blood, an indescribable expression appeared on his face, his eyes full of surprise.
That feeling of comfort permeating my whole body is hard to describe; it's like a sense of clarity I've never felt before.
"Boss, make arrangements. Xiao Dezi, stay at home." Old Wu was a bit tired after all that fuss, and now that he felt comfortable, he was a little sleepy.
So he gave his son some instructions, and then had his eldest grandson help him lie down and close his eyes to rest.
Following the old man's instructions, Wu Bingzhong immediately had someone prepare guest rooms and arranged for Liu Changde and the other two to stay.
Sheng Xiping and his companions felt too embarrassed to stay at the Wu family's house, so they tried to politely decline. However, Wu Bingzhong insisted on keeping them and directly instructed Wu Yuqing to go to the hotel and pack all the three of their belongings.
Left with no other choice, Sheng Xiping and his two companions had to stay at the Wu family's house.
Sheng Xiping was also quite curious about the effects of this sheep blood, so he didn't rush south but stayed in the capital.
According to Mr. Han, Mr. Wu drank sheep's blood for seven consecutive days.
And you know what? The old man's condition is visibly improving.
Seven days later, the old man's crooked mouth had straightened, and he could perform some simple movements on the side of his body that he couldn't move. With the help of others, he was able to get out of bed and take a walk.
His speech has improved a lot compared to before. Although his speaking speed is still slow, he can now speak in complete sentences.
The entire Wu family was astonished, and even the family doctor was dumbfounded.
Afterwards, it alarmed many people, and many came to visit him. Seeing that there was hope for Mr. Wu's recovery, everyone was overjoyed.
Old Wu's condition is improving, which makes everyone very happy, and Sheng Xiping is finally relieved.
That evening after dinner, Sheng Xiping bid farewell to Wu Bingzhong and the others.
"Uncle, Second Uncle, I've been in the capital for quite some time now, and my trip south really can't be delayed. I'm thinking of buying a train ticket and leaving tomorrow."
"I'll come visit Old Wu, my eldest uncle, and my second uncle when I'm done with my business."
Sheng Xiping helped find sheep blood, which cured Old Wu's chronic illness. The Wu family was extremely grateful to Sheng Xiping.
During his stay at the Wu family's house, Sheng Xiping got along very well with Wu Yuqing and others. He also addressed Wu Bingzhong as "Uncle" and "Elder Uncle," becoming much more affectionate than before.
"Well, you've wasted more than half a month because of my old man. It's time to get down to business."
Wu Bingzhong didn't try to stop him; he simply nodded.
However, what he said next surprised everyone.
"Yu Cheng, haven't you always wanted to travel south?"
Perfect timing! Your workplace isn't too busy. Take a day off tomorrow and go with your brother Xiping. You can also visit your uncles while you're there.
Tell them that your grandfather is much better and that they should come back to visit whenever they have time.
Wu Bingzhong married late. His eldest son, Wu Yuqing, was the same age as Sheng Xiping, while his second son, Wu Yucheng, was one year younger than Sheng Xiping.
Wu Yucheng has been a restless kid since he was a child. He didn't study properly and insisted on coming back after serving in the army for a few years. He was assigned to work in a unit where the job was quite easy, but he would often ask for leave to run away.
Wu Bingzhong knew exactly what his own child was like.
He knew that his second son had a restless heart and was never satisfied with the status quo, always clamoring to go out and make his own way in the world.
Previously, Wu Bingzhong was afraid that his son would cause trouble if he went out, so he never let him go. But after spending time with Sheng Xiping these days, he has some ideas.
In Wu Bingzhong's eyes, Sheng Xiping may be only a year older than Wu Yucheng, but this young man is calm, capable, and reliable in handling affairs, much better than his own good-for-nothing son.
Sheng Xiping did the Wu family a great favor. He didn't ask for money or anything, so the Wu family should at least repay him in some way.
Just then, Sheng Xiping decided to venture south, so Wu Bingzhong thought it would be better to have his second son come along so they could look after each other.
Mr. Wu has lived in the south for many years. The children he adopted back then are all living in the south now. It should be said that the Wu family has deep roots in the south.
Wu Bingzhong's decision to have his son accompany Sheng Xiping was also intended to protect and support Sheng Xiping.
The power of personal connections diminishes if not used for a long time. While Mr. Wu is still around, we should make use of these connections as they come, because who knows what the future holds?
"Dad, are you serious? You're not kidding me, are you?" Wu Yucheng was so excited that he almost jumped up.
He had wanted to go out and see the world for a long time, but his family had always refused. He never expected that his father would actually agree this time, which was fantastic.
"You better behave yourself. Can't you learn from your brother Xiping?"
Look at him, he's only a year older than you, he's married and has four kids. And look at you, you don't even have a girlfriend.
"You're driving me crazy every day. Just get lost and stop bothering me." Wu Bingzhong said irritably.
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room burst into laughter.
“Xiping, we’re worried about you going south by yourself. It’s good that Yucheng is with you so you two can look after each other on the way.”
"When you get there, have Yucheng introduce you to a few people. If you need anything, just ask them." Wu Bingzhong's meaning was quite clear.
Sheng Xiping's heart pounded wildly, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
He stepped forward to help find Dengxuan sheep blood, initially for the sake of his second son's marriage; he really didn't think of anything else.
Liu Changde and Old Wu were old friends. The matter of the sheep blood was settled without Sheng Xiping having to use much of his persuasion, and he didn't expect the Wu family to repay him in any way.
Unexpectedly, Wu Bingzhong wanted to introduce the Wu family's connections in the south to Sheng Xiping.
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