Not sure if it was due to a guilty conscience, but upon seeing Old Mr. He’s gaze, he couldn’t help but swallow, his lips trembling slightly as he said, "I’ve also prescribed some conditioning medicine for you to take as a supplement. However, you’ll have to decoct these herbs yourselves. The hospital doesn’t have ready-made prescriptions!
Chinese medicine is generally mild in effect, so you don’t have to worry about any adverse reactions after taking it. You must take it on time every day, and you’ll see results after a while."
After speaking, He Gu turned and left his office.
About half an hour later, He Gu returned to Old Mr. He’s side, carrying a large pile of medicinal herbs. After explaining the decoction method and dosage, he said, "I have other matters to attend to at the hospital, so I won’t chat with you here any longer. If you have any questions, you can call me. I’ll be happy to answer them for you!"
Old Mr. He nodded and said gratefully, "Alright, alright. Since the hospital is so busy, you go ahead. If this medicine proves effective, I will send you a silk banner. Our He family also owes you a favor!"
He Gu’s lips curved upwards slightly. With a guilty conscience, he agreed to the matter and left the office again.
Seeing this, Zhang Wan'er hurried to Old Mr. He’s side and took the Chinese herbs. "Let me carry these heavy things. Uncle He, you go and help Auntie He. However, these herbs still need to be decocted by yourselves.
Uncle He has never done such a thing before. As I have some knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, why don’t I decoct these herbs for Auntie He? Let’s try them for two to three days and see how effective they are. If the effect is good, you can then hire a professional herbalist to take over this task. What do you think?"
After dealing with the elder woman's situation, Old Mr. He gradually regained his composure and could think about the matter normally. Seeing Zhang Wan'er’s interest in this matter, he coldly refused, "No need. There are other young people in the family. This kind of task should not fall to Miss Zhang. You are a cherished young lady of the Yang and Zhang families. How can I let you do such a thing for us?"
"What young lady and young lady? Aren't we all ordinary people? Li Shu is busy with the competition these days and naturally doesn't have much time to focus on this matter. Xing Dong, being a grown man, wouldn't understand these delicate tasks. Decoction still requires a professional, otherwise, whether the time is too long or too short could affect the efficacy of the medicine!
However, it’s still uncertain if the medicine prescribed by Director He is effective, so it’s not appropriate to hire a professional herbalist to decoct the medicine for Auntie He. I don’t understand why you two have such a negative opinion of me, but I have no ill intentions. I hope you can give me an opportunity to change your impression of me! Let me decoct the medicine for these few days, give me a chance to prove myself."
As Zhang Wan'er spoke, she had already lowered herself considerably. Old Mr. He sighed helplessly at this sight, "What belongs to you will not be taken away, and what doesn't belong to you, don't covet it. Uncle only wants to say this to you. As for the道理 (reason/logic), you are not a child, and I believe you understand the meaning of my words!"
Hearing Old Mr. He's words, Zhang Wan'er wished she could tear his face apart. But thinking that his status was not something she could afford to offend, she could only say obsequiously:
"I understand, Uncle. I no longer have any feelings for Gu Xing Dong. My uncle has already arranged a blind date for me. I believe it will be very simple for me to find a more suitable man to live with, given my status."
Old Mr. He nodded with satisfaction, "It's very good that you have such thoughts. Decoction is indeed not suitable for a young lady of your status. How about this, you handle it for the first two days, and after a while, I will find a specialized herbalist to help your aunt."
"Okay." Zhang Wan'er readily agreed, knowing this was the greatest concession Old Mr. He could offer. She didn't make unreasonable demands, thinking that she could make plans after this period.
After the physical examination and collecting the medicine, the group returned to the courtyard. Upon entering, they saw Chen Li Shu.
"Li Shu? Why are you off work so early today? Have you finished all your company matters?" Seeing Chen Li Shu appear, Old Mrs. He's smile became much more benevolent, completely different from how she treated Zhang Wan'er.
Chen Li Shu pulled Old Mrs. He to the sofa and explained, "I came to take you to the hospital for a check-up. Where did you go? You didn't reply to my messages or answer my calls."
Old Mrs. He gently patted Chen Li Shu's thigh and said, "Because we've already been for the check-up. Knowing you've been busy these days, I appreciate your thoughtfulness. By the way, how is your design preparation going? The competition date is approaching."
"Everything is ready. I've finished drawing the design sketches. I'll need to work overtime to complete them, and then this matter will be almost settled. But now is not the time to dwell on this. How is your health, godmother? What did the doctor say? It shouldn't be anything serious, right?"
Old Mrs. He shook her head, "It's not a major issue. Perhaps it's because of the medicine I've been taking lately; I feel very energetic. I think it was just low immunity that caused me to catch a cold and feel so unwell during those days.
Your most important task now is to focus on the competition. I am fine. I hope you can seize this opportunity to make the brand go viral overnight, become a luxury brand, and make your name renowned worldwide! Only then will your long hours of effort not be in vain."
"Mm." Chen Li Shu readily agreed.
Old Mr. He also chimed in at this moment, "If you win this competition, you can choose any cooperation opportunity in country M. Consider it a gift of success from your godfather!"
It would be insincere not to be moved. Chen Li Shu gratefully nodded at Old Mr. He, "Thank you, godfather."
Seeing their family's happy and harmonious scene, Zhang Wan'er was so jealous that she almost gnashed her teeth. She fiercely dug her fingernails into the flesh of her palm. The sharp pain temporarily restored her sanity, preventing her from doing anything inappropriate!