Chapter 440: A Little Bit Cruel (3)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Applying acupuncture on two people at the same time is too tiring. My small body cannot handle it. Don’t worry, I can recover just by eating more meat,” Zhao Chuchu explained.
Xie Heng asked, “Why hasn’t this happened before when you did acupuncture?”
“It is different this time. Primarily, it is because Zhong Peifeng’s illness is too severe, so I expended so much energy. Acupuncture is more than just stabbing needles into their bodies and pulling them out. Aiya, Da Lang, please don’t ask so many questions. I know my limits. I will save people while not throwing my own health away. I don’t have the heart of a saint.”
“Then work within your limits. Don’t fall sick yourself from treating other people’s illnesses.”
Xie Heng hated himself for not having abilities like Zhao Chuchu. Otherwise, she would not need to be so tired.
“If you truly treasure me, why don’t you learn how to make pork knuckles from
Sister Hong? Next time, you can make them yourself for me to eat.”
“Alright.”
Xie Heng agreed without any hesitation.
Zhao Chuchu ate while also feeding him.
When Xie Heng saw that she was using her own chopsticks to feed him, he happily accepted it.
The two of them cleaned the plate of glazed pork knuckles.
The principal and Zhong Peifeng had both gone to Xie Jun’s study and were watching him study.
Xie Jun was feeling a bit pressured.
After all, he was being observed by the principal of the academy. For Xie Jun, the principal was an existence that made him even more nervous than Xie Heng.
The principal initially wanted to give Xie Jun a few pointers. In the end, he discovered that Xie Heng was an even better teacher than he was. Hence, he decided not to say anything.
The principal did not know that by just sitting there, his presence was like a mountain on Xie Jun’s mind. The latter felt unnatural no matter what he did.
Fortunately, Xie Heng came in and invited the principal for tea. Only then did Xie Jun manage to relax.
Due to Chang Hong’s excellent cooking, the principal did not return to the academy for the day. He stayed in the Xie residence until dinner before returning home.
When Zhao Chuchu saw that the principal enjoyed the good food so much, she asked Chang Hong to prepare several dishes that the principal could bring back home with him.
When the principal saw this, he smiled from ear to ear. He happily carried the food boxes back home, not holding back at all.
Over the subsequent few visits, the principal did not act like this anymore. After his sessions, he would head back in his palanquin. It was also the same
for Zhong Peifeng.
However, Zhao Chuchu still did not find the medicinal herb she needed.
She could only give up and come up with another prescription for Zhong Peifeng.
It was not that this new prescription was unusable. It was just that its effects would not be as good as the one she initially wanted. However, with her already using her power, the medicinal herbs would just serve as a cover-up.
Due to being unable to help Zhao Chuchu find the herb, Mrs. Yuan had many expensive supplements delivered.
Zhao Chuchu said, “Godmother, what are you doing? I am still so young. Why would I need so many supplements? It would be a waste to leave them here with me.”
“In another two years, you should be having children with Da Lang. If you start taking supplements now to get your body in shape, it will be easier for you to conceive when you want to,” said Mrs. Yuan with a smile. “I specifically found these items for you. Please don’t turn down my good intentions.”
“Godmother, why don’t you keep these for Huihui? I truly have no use for them. Have you forgotten that I am a physician? No one knows how to care for their health better than I do.”
“What is the matter? Do you not like my gifts?”
“It is not that I do not like them. It would truly be a waste since I have no use for them. Moreover, these items are so expensive. Even my patients cannot use them. I know you are looking out for me, Godmother, but can you listen to me this once, please?”
“This child…” said Mrs. Yuan helplessly.
Since Zhao Chuchu did not want the gifts she brought, she could only ask the servants to take them back to the Yuan residence.
“By the way, I heard that someone from Qingyang Academy was causing trouble for you?” asked Mrs. Yuan, bringing up the matter with Yu Linjiang. “I heard he failed and instead made a fool of himself.’
Zhao Chuchu answered with a smile, “He deserved it.”
“That’s how it should be. Don’t be soft on those who would hurt you. Otherwise, it would be cruel towards yourself. If anyone else dares to act in such a manner in the future, you can use the name of the Yuan clan. If they are not afraid of dying, they can try to cause trouble. The Yuan clan will not spare them!”
“They would not dare do anything. It would be too flattering for them for the
Yuan clan to get involved.”
“Everyone should know that you are also a member of the Yuan clan.
Otherwise, every hooligan would display their displeasure as they pleased.” “Thank you, Godmother. I can handle them. By the way, how is Huihui?”
“These past few days, she has been cooped up in her courtyard and has not allowed anyone else to enter. I also do not know what she has been up to. Chuchu, have you spoken to her? Her attitude towards me has changed drastically. She no longer acts like she used to before. She used to have nothing good to sav when she saw me.”
“She understands that you mean her well and knows you truly love her. She was probably awkward before. She can easily accept it now that she has figured things out.”
“Huihui is a kind girl. I can also understand her animosity toward me. Fortunately, that is all in the past now. This is all because of you, Chuchu. You gave the Yuan clan another chance at life.”
Zhao Chuchu smiled gently and said, “It must be karma for your good deeds. I just coincidentally happened to save Huihui. Godmother, how is the douchi we last discussed coming along?”
Mrs. Yuan answered, “The steward just informed me today that they did not manage to make it. They do not know which step went wrong.. If you have the time, could you come over to look and see what’s wrong?”