Chapter 458: 130: Zheng Xianjing took the bait, making money to support our Mr. Mo!_2
As Zheng Lingling ascended the stairs, she turned to Doctor Jiang and said, “Dr. Jiang, my mother’s cough has gotten worse recently. As a daughter, it breaks my heart to see this. Can we do anything to relieve her cough and speed up her recovery?”
Doctor Jiang replied, “Your mother’s chronic cough, compounded by her old age and deteriorating health, won’t improve overnight. It requires gradual treatment.”
Zheng Lingling nodded her agreement. As they climbed up the stairs, she took the initiative to steady Dr. Jiang’s arm.
“Mom, Dr. Jiang is here.” Zheng Lingling knocked on the door.
“Come in,” came Mrs. Zheng’s voice from inside.
Zheng Lingling entered the room with Doctor Jiang.
“Xiaoyan.” Mrs. Zheng rose to meet them.
Zheng Xianjing followed suit and greeted her.
Doctor Jiang nodded in acknowledgement, then turned to Mrs. Zheng with concern, “Aqing, I heard from Lingling that your cough has worsened.”
Laughing, Mrs. Zheng said, “It’s not as bad as Lingling has made out.”
Zheng Lingling looked at Xianjing and suggested, “Xianjing, let’s take your great-aunt out so that Dr. Jiang and grandma can talk.”
“Alright.” Xianjing squatted down gently, “Great-aunt Suyu, shall we go out?”
“You are a devil! You want to hurt me!” Suyu burst into tears, terrified.
Zheng Lingling squatted down, coaxing, “Aunt Suyu, shall we take you out for some candy?”
“Yes!” Suyu brightened up, “Candy! Candy!”
Mother and daughter cajoled Aunt Suyu and managed to lead her out.
Mrs. Zheng heaved a helpless sigh.
Doctor Jiang inquired, “Didn’t a self-proclaimed ‘Divine Doctor’ who could cure Suyu come a while ago? From my observation, Suyu’s condition hasn’t improved at all.”
Recalling something, Mrs. Zheng burst out, “Divine Doctor my foot! He was nothing but a fraudster!”
Upon hearing this, Doctor Jiang patted Mrs. Zheng’s hand reassuringly, “Suyu has her own fate. She will surely recover.”
“I hope so!” Mrs. Zheng sighed again.
Doctor Jiang continued, “By the way, Aqing, have you heard anything about Tingting lately?”
“No,” Mrs. Zheng shook her head, “It has been over thirty years. It wouldn’t be that easy to find her. I’ll be frank, I’ve given up hope.”
Doctor Jiang glanced at Mrs. Zheng, a hint of knowing sparkle in her eyes.
Then why did she secretly send hair for DNA testing?
What old friends! What lifelong sisterhood!
If Mrs. Zheng considered her as a dear friend, she wouldn’t keep secrets from her.
Doctor Jiang narrowed her eyes subtly, “Although you say that, you should still continue your search. After all, Tingting is your biological daughter. Lingling, despite being raised by you, isn’t your flesh and blood.”
“The proverb ‘Our own children are our precious jewels’ holds truer than ever.” Doctor Jiang glanced at Mrs. Zheng, changing her tone, “But speaking from my heart, Lingling is an exemplary and filial daughter, who cares deeply about your health every time I visit.”
Mrs. Zheng nodded, “Indeed, Lingling is a good daughter.”
Doctor Jiang extracted a stethoscope from her medical bag and began to examine Mrs. Zheng, changing the topic, “Aqing, have you been taking your medicine on time recently?”
“Yes, always on time.”
Doctor Jiang continued, “Has your toilet routine been normal?”
After asking a few more questions, Doctor Jiang’s smile faded; a look of concern clouded her face.
“Is my condition bad?” Mrs. Zheng looked at Doctor Jiang.
“No.” Doctor Jiang shook her head, “Don’t worry too much, you’re in good health!”
Mrs. Zheng wasn’t a fool; she had already perceived the answer from Doctor Jiang’s expression.
“Xiaoyan, I’m now in my sixties and have weathered many storms. You can tell me straight, there’s no need to tiptoe around it.”
“Really, it’s nothing.” Doctor Jiang smilingly responded, “Aqing, you worry too much. I remember when you were younger, you would always fight and make a fuss with Zheng Jun because of this.”
Upon mentioning youth, Mrs. Zheng’s face lit up with a faint smile. She appeared lost in old memories, as if back in those days.
Back then, Tingting was still here. Suyu hadn’t gone mad yet. Their family was so happy.