Huai Xi felt inexplicably sad when listening to what Ruogu said.

If there were other choices in life, she hoped that her mother would not become a concubine and suffer less, so that she might be able to open her mind.

Huai Xi sighed softly and said with a heavy nasal voice: "It's good like this. You both have no extramarital affairs. The stability of our family is more important than anything else."

Ruogu chuckled and stroked her daughter's black hair. She didn't worry too much about the future. Whether Yu Yuan stayed with her or left her, it didn't have much impact on her.

The bedroom was filled with soft lights, making people feel warm and safe. Huaixi closed her eyes and fell asleep under Ruogu's intermittent comfort.

The mother and daughter slept very soundly. Huaixi got up early because she had to go to school. When she got ready and came out for breakfast, Ruogu was still sleeping.

Yu Yuan was sitting at the dining table. Hearing the noise, he looked up at his daughter and asked calmly, "How did you sleep with your mother last night?"

Huai Xi took a sip of water and said with a smile: "With mom accompanying me, of course I slept well. How did you sleep, dad?"

Zheng Hong brought breakfast to the table. Yu Yuan took a bite of a bun and said calmly, "You are not used to sleeping without your mother by my side. You are already an adult. You can't let your mother sleep with you next time."

Huai Xi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Dad, Mom is just sleeping with me for one night, is it necessary for you to do this? Didn't you sleep well before when you were not at home? Why can't you do that now?"

Yu Yuan raised his eyebrows and said calmly: "The past is the past. Now I can't leave your mother. Just listen to your father and don't have so many opinions."

What else could Huai Xi say? Her father's heart was entirely on her mother, which was a good thing, and she had no reason to hinder it.

After the father and daughter had breakfast, Yu Yuan sent Huaixi to school wearing a mask. When he came back, Ruogu had already gotten up.

Yu Yuan hasn't been involved in the company's affairs recently. In his free time, he has to attend meetings with Han Shuo and others. Ruogu is in charge of the clinic. Because he has an appointment with Wang Yun and others, he has not received many patients.

Ruogu had just finished acupuncture for a patient with rhinitis when Wang Yun brought a group of people into the clinic. Ruogu looked up at the few people, she smiled at Wang Yun first, then gave a few instructions to the patient. He Hui handed the prepared medicine to the patient, politely saw them off, and then closed the door of the clinic.

Ruogu had already told He Hui that there was an important patient, and she couldn't see other patients when the patient came. After the door was closed, the person in the wheelchair took off his hat and mask. Wang Yun explained softly: "Doctor Chen, you must have seen this person on the news. The news of his illness has not been announced to the public. In order not to cause trouble, you'd better help keep it confidential."

She got along well with Wang Yun, and they never communicated like this in private. Ruogu understood her intention and said seriously, "Don't worry, it is the doctor's duty to protect the patient's privacy. I won't tell anyone."

The old man sitting in the wheelchair was not wearing a suit and his face showed illness, but his eyes were firm and resolute, and his restrained brilliance seemed to be able to see through everything.

He looked at Ruogu and smiled gently, then said in a hoarse voice, "I'm really sorry for disrupting Doctor Chen's work plans."

Ruogu said calmly, "Mr. Yan, you are too polite. I participated in the variety show to help my friends. If we leave, there will be other suitable replacements. You are very busy and you cannot delay your illness."

The middle-aged woman next to Mr. Yan said worriedly, "Doctor Chen, my father is busy with official duties and can't leave for too long, so he didn't choose Western medicine for surgery. Could you please use the most effective treatment plan to give him as much energy as possible to work?"

Ruogu frowned slightly and said unhappily, "I know that Elder Yan has a heavy burden on his shoulders, but you can't ignore his physical safety. No matter what treatment plan is used, he needs time to recover."

Yan Fen was not angry at Chen Ruogu's words. She said helplessly, "You don't understand my father's temper. We can't stop him at all. There is nothing we can do to tell you this. We are not really exploiting him."

Old Yan's serious face could no longer be maintained. He said in a low voice, "Dr. Chen, this is what I mean. Just do as my daughter says. People should do meaningful things in their lives. If they cannot create any value, then life is boring."

Ruogu wanted to say that life has no meaning, and only the feelings that one truly experiences belong to oneself, but she respected the old man and did not say much. She chuckled and said, "Then let me take your pulse first."

Ruogu was very calm when facing the leader who could only be seen on the news, as if he was just an ordinary patient, no different from other patients. This attitude made Mr. Yan very comfortable.

Ruogu placed her fingertips on Old Yan's pulse, carefully feeling the pulse, then looked at his tongue coating and the hard swelling on his neck that looked like a walnut, and then she said calmly, "You have a thyroid tumor, which is classified as goiter in traditional Chinese medicine. The cause of the disease is related to emotional imbalance and dietary factors. Even if you receive surgery, there is a very high risk of recurrence."

Yan Fen nodded hurriedly. She said anxiously, "All the Chinese and Western medicine doctors we have seen said the same thing. Can you use acupuncture to eliminate this tumor or make it less obvious? My father has a very important international conference soon. He has to show his face in public. If others see his sick body, it will have a big impact."

Ruogu could sense Yan Fen's anxiety. She pondered for a moment, looked at Old Yan and said:
"I will use the true qi in my body to stimulate your acupuncture points, which can accelerate the absorption of pathological products in body tissues and blood. The process will be more difficult, and you will have to continue to take Xiaoying Huahe Decoction to inhibit the release of thyroid hormones. Do you think this is okay?"

Old Yan's eyes were sharp and penetrating. He asked calmly, "How many times do you need acupuncture?"

Ruogu said in a steady voice: "It depends on your body's tolerance. If your physique is a little better, one time is enough. If you can't bear it, you have to do it again in a day or two."

Yan Fen looked worried and asked, "Is the acupuncture process painful? Will my father be in danger?"

Wang Yun suddenly recalled her acupuncture treatment. Although it was painful at the beginning, it felt really good afterwards. She said in a low voice, "Don't worry, Sister Yan. Have you forgotten how seriously ill I was before? Although the acupuncture treatment is a bit difficult, it will pay off in the end. You can rest assured about Doctor Chen's medical skills. With her watching over Old Yan, there will be no unexpected situations."

Elder Yan patted his daughter's hand comfortingly and said, "Let's do it this way. Start the treatment now so as not to delay other patients from coming to see the doctor."

Ruogu also planned to do so. She signaled the accompanying staff to push the wheelchair into the ward. Wang Yun took Yan Fen's arm and gently advised, "Sister Yan, you'd better not go in with her. Seeing Elder Yan in pain will make you feel like you're being stabbed in the heart. It will be the same if you let the secretary go in with you."

Mr. Yan's secretary was a young man in his early thirties. He was serious and responsible, so there was no need to worry too much. Yan Fen asked the old man with some concern, "Dad, do you want me to go in and accompany you?" Mr. Yan loved his little daughter the most and didn't want to see her feel sad for him. He said firmly, "You just stay outside and wait. I'll be ready soon."

It would be fine if he could bear the pain alone, why should his daughter be worried too? Yan Fen felt a little reluctant, she held back her tears and nodded. Ruogu came over with a silver needle and said softly: "You don't have to worry, the process is not important, as long as the result is good."

Wang Yun nodded in agreement, "You go in and do your work. I'll stay with Sister Yan."

Ruogu nodded slightly, walked into the ward with steady steps, and closed the door casually.

Yan Fen clasped her hands together and prayed silently. Ruogu personally helped Mr. Yan with local disinfection. Then she took out the silver needles and selected the acupuncture points. When the first needle was inserted, Mr. Yan did not feel anything, and he only felt slight pain with the following needles.

Just when Mr. Yan was relaxing, Ruogu twisted the needle at an extremely fast speed, and a stream of air flowed into his body along the tip of the needle. Mr. Yan's face flushed, and he could clearly feel the air flow rushing into his body. It first flowed through his body and then stimulated and collided with the acupuncture points.

Old Yan only felt a piercing pain in the affected area. He clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and sweat dripped down his forehead. It was obvious that he was in great pain at the moment. The secretary couldn't bear to see it and wanted to ask several times, but was afraid to disturb the doctor's treatment.

Old Yan closed his eyes tightly. No matter how much pain he was in, he would not make a sound. Moaning would not relieve his pain, but would only make his daughter who was waiting outside anxious. He did not know how long the pain would last. Just when he was about to reach his limit, his secretary exclaimed, "The tumor... has really disappeared..."

His tone was full of disbelief. Although Old Yan couldn't see the affected area, he could feel the pain gradually easing. His limbs and bones felt relaxed and refreshed. He enjoyed the nourishment of the airflow to his body, as if he had forgotten the time...

Until Ruogu whispered, "Master Yan, the acupuncture is over. I should take out the needles."

Old Yan nodded subconsciously. He hadn't felt so comfortable for a long time since he fell ill. When the silver needles were taken out one by one, he felt as if he had thrown off a huge burden. He said in a brisk voice, "Doctor Chen, am I healed now?"

Ruogu said with a weak breath, "It's fine for now, but you still have to take medicine to prevent a relapse."

Elder Yan noticed something was wrong and looked at her. Seeing her pale face, he asked in surprise, "Could it be possible that you would be hurt by using Qi acupuncture?"

Ruogu explained softly, "It's just that the Qi is exhausted. It will be fine if you practice the health-preserving techniques. You don't have to worry."

Elder Yan had seen the mysteries of traditional Chinese medicine and did not question Ruogu's words. He said sincerely, "Thank you for your hard work, Doctor Chen."

Ruogu waved his hand nonchalantly, "You should get out quickly, the people waiting outside must be getting anxious."

Mr. Yan subconsciously raised his wrist to check the time. It was already eleven o'clock. It was only nine o'clock when he entered the ward. Worried that his daughter would be worried, he hurried out.

Yan Fen could not hear any movement from inside. Just when her patience was about to run out, the door suddenly opened. Seeing her father standing in front of her in a very good mental state, she could not believe it. She pointed at his neck in surprise and joy and said, "Dad, the tumor is really gone. Doctor Chen is really amazing..."

Ruogu followed behind him and chuckled, "Old Yan's physique is better than expected, so the treatment is effective. You still have to take the medicine on time. If you have time, it's best to come back to me for a checkup in two or three months."

Yan Fen was so excited that she said happily, "Don't worry, I will make sure my dad finishes taking the medicine. I will accompany him for a follow-up checkup later. The code on this card is six zeros, which is the medical fee we paid. Thank you very much, Dr. Chen!"

Ruogu quickly declined, "I can't accept this consultation fee. It's my honor to treat Elder Yan. You don't have to do this."

Upon hearing this, Elder Yan said firmly, "You should accept the consultation fee immediately. This is the rule. No matter who I am, I have to pay for my medical treatment. I am sorry to have bothered you to come back. If you don't accept it, it will be a slap in my face."

Yan Fen directly placed the bank card on the consultation table, not giving Ruogu any chance to refuse. After placing the card, she said politely, "We have to hurry home, so we won't stay in the clinic for long. Thank you, Doctor Chen."

Ruogu shook his head indifferently. Wang Yun said calmly, "Sister Yan, please go slowly. I'll let Doctor Chen take my pulse."

Yan Fen knew Wang Yun's physical condition and didn't say much. After sending them away, Wang Yun breathed a sigh of relief. She said in a relaxed tone, "Mr. Yan has a special status. I was worried about you when you treated him. Fortunately, the result is good. It's my fault for causing you trouble."

Ruogu chuckled and said, "It's not a big deal. Even if I can't cure the disease, Old Yan won't do anything to me. I'm a human, not a god."

Since Wang Yun fell ill, she no longer works as hard as before and knows how to spend time with her daughter, so she looks good now. Ruogu took her pulse and found that it was stable and there was nothing wrong.

"Just keep doing this. Work is not as important as your health. The company will have others to rely on without you."

Wang Yun nodded with a smile, and she said in a gentle voice: "I have already let it go. You may not know that Tao Jiaxin gave birth to a son for Yang Mingsheng. As soon as the child was born, Grandma Baozhu found fault with me and wanted to squeeze me out of the company."

Ruogu frowned and said helplessly, "You and Yang Mingsheng have already divorced. You have stayed in the company for so many years and have made some contributions, but you have also worked hard. Why should she be so anxious?"

Wang Yun said calmly, "My ex-mother-in-law favors boys over girls. She was probably afraid that my existence would affect her grandson's inheritance of the family business in the future, so she cleared the obstacles in advance. This was tacitly agreed by Yang Mingsheng and the others. After all, Baozhu's weight is not as important as that of a boy."

Ruogu didn't know how to comfort her. They were already divorced, so it wasn't too much for the Yang family to do this. "So what are your plans?"

Wang Yun said nonchalantly, "I plan to give my daughter the shares of Shiyi. The capital I have accumulated is enough to start a new business. With my ability, I can also leave Baozhu a considerable fortune in the future. Whether she wants to compete with the boy from the Yang family or live her own life, it's up to her."

There is no mother in the world who doesn't care about her children. Wang Yun has been patient for so many years, and the connections and resources she has gained are enough. (End of this chapter)