Chapter 28 Doctor Chen's Husband
The hot pot is full of aroma and tastes very appetizing.

In addition to the dishes they ordered themselves, the hot pot restaurant owner gave them a lot more. Although there was the little episode of saving people, everyone still enjoyed the meal very much in the second half.

The only downside was that the smell was too overbearing. Chen Ruogu couldn't stand the smell on his body, so he took a shower as soon as he got home.

She filled the wooden bathtub with water and lay comfortably in the warm water, stretching out freely. Her jade-like skin looked even more delicate in the water.

After taking a shower, she wore a soft silk bathrobe with wet hair, giving off a sense of beauty, as if she had washed away all the makeup and was still as beautiful as a flower.

As soon as she came out of the bathroom, Huai Xi walked into the room with a pillow in her arms.

"Mom, I don't have school tomorrow, I want to chat with you for a while."

Ever since Huaixi went to school, her daily schedule has been fully scheduled. Apart from chatting for a few minutes at the dinner table, the mother and daughter don’t have much time to communicate.

Ruogu waved at her with a smile. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring. The maternal love revealed in her expression made Huaixi feel dependent.

Lying on the bed, Huaixi leaned on her mother's chest, smelling the familiar fragrance and feeling very relieved. Ruogu stroked her black hair from time to time, and Huaixi said in a muffled voice:

"Girls here are so lucky. They are pampered by their parents since birth. Even if their families are poor, they will not be treated harshly. Both girls and boys are the treasures of the family."

Chen Ruogu's gentle eyes seemed to be shining, and she said gently:
"This is indeed better than our place. The words 'equality for all' are true, but that doesn't mean there are no gray areas. The rules are different in different environments. People are still divided into different classes, but it's not so blatant."

Huaixi's eyes also became sharp, and she said in a low voice: "So they value education, because they can change their destiny by taking the college entrance examination."

Chen Ruogu nodded, her expression deep and calm.

"Highly educated talents cultivated by lower-income families with all their resources can indeed change their destiny, but with the upward development of the economy and the awakening of most people's consciousness, this way out is becoming more and more difficult.

After all, powerless people cannot compare to those with abundant resources and connections. The delay in information alone is enough to leave most people behind. It is still difficult for ordinary people to cross the social class! "

Chen Ruogu could say such a thing because she knew Huai Xi's ambition very well. No matter how much wealth Yu Yuan created, they still did not belong to a wealthy and prestigious family.

Ruogu also has complicated feelings. He wants his daughter to be safe and worry-free, but he also wants her to shine.

Yu Huaixi was smart and immediately understood the deep meaning of her mother's words. She thought for a long time before she smiled and said:
"I have tasted the pain of being dependent on others. In this life, I just want to move forward with my own abilities. Now women can also engage in business and politics. I will plan my life well in the future."

Chen Ruogu showed a gratified expression on her face, and she said frankly:
"It's best if you can figure it out. No matter what happens in the future, I will always be by your side. Your father... should be the same."

Huai Xi hummed, rubbed against Ruogu, and sighed with satisfaction:

"That's enough. When mom saved someone before, I felt the flow of true energy. Your medical skills seem to be even better than before."

Chen Ruogu did not hide anything from her daughter. She explained, "It's not that the medical skills are great, but the true qi helps a lot. After it is exhausted, practicing again will make it more full, forming a virtuous cycle."

Huai Xi understood everything immediately. She was a little surprised and said, "According to this statement, Mom can cure any disease. I wonder if it has any effect on cancer cells."

Chen Ruogu shook her head. In the past, she didn't have much internal Qi condensed in her body, and the number of patients she could come into contact with after entering the mansion was limited, so she was still in the exploratory stage.

"Even if we can't cure cancer cells, it should be possible to let the patient live with cancer. The specific situation will only be known when it happens. The true energy in your body is precious, so you can't be lazy and slack."

Yu Huaixi chuckled and said, "I couldn't cultivate true qi before, so I had no choice. Now that I can cultivate it, why would I waste it? My skin is becoming more and more crystal clear because of true qi. I don't want to stop even if you want me to."

Chen Ruogu finally felt relieved. She said calmly, "Your father will be back in the next two days. Don't make any mistakes."

Huai Xi didn't know about this, so she wasn't worried when she heard this. She said calmly:
"Although I don't have the original body's memory, I have read her diary. Every time she watched her parents quarrel, she would always look at her father timidly. Her mother didn't allow her to be too close to her father. The relationship between father and daughter only became closer after I came."

Chen Ruogu still remembers the scene of Yu Yuan holding his daughter. No matter what their relationship was like in the past, she believes that Huai Xi will handle it well in the future.

"You are a grown-up girl now. It is normal for your personality to be different from before. I don't think he will be too suspicious."

Huai Xi never worried about herself. She frowned slightly and said with some difficulty:
"Dad and you are husband and wife after all. There won't be an extra room for him to sleep in when he comes home. Can Mom accept sleeping in the same bed with him?"

Chen Ruogu naturally couldn't accept him in her heart, but reality didn't allow her to be pretentious. She was originally his wife and even gave birth to a daughter for him. Now deliberately avoiding him would go against her plan to reconcile with him.

She pinched her daughter's straight and small nose and said angrily:

"Don't worry about adults' affairs, kid. Your father is not a wolf or a tiger. He and I are real husband and wife."

With Sister Yang and He Hui by their side, the couple used to live their lives behind closed doors, not caring about what happened. But that’s not possible now.

Huai Xi nodded and asked no more questions. Such matters were not her business. But from the details of her interactions with her father, she could tell that he was not a reckless person. Although they had a rift, he would never make things difficult for her mother.

Huaixi wanted to sleep in during the weekend, so Sister Yang and Ruogu didn't disturb her. They had breakfast and went about their own business, letting her sleep soundly.

Some people came to see doctors at Jishidiang downstairs early in the morning. Influenza is prone to outbreaks in spring and autumn, and many elderly people and children have coughs and fevers. Ruogu was a little too busy in the morning.

Perhaps it was because Ruogu was too friendly. The child who came to see the doctor and was originally crying and feeling uncomfortable immediately became well-behaved in her hands, allowing her to give him acupuncture and massage. Not only did he not cry or make a fuss, he also smiled at her actively. The parents, who had been tormented by their child all night, were amazed.

"Doctor Chen, you are really amazing. I can hear that Xiaobao's breathing is not as heavy as before. Is he getting better soon?"

Chen Ruogu gave the child a massage in a very methodical manner while admonishing him:

"It's just a temporary relief. You have to continue taking the medicine and avoid eating raw or cold food. You can come for another massage in three days. Illness comes like a mountain falling and goes like a thread being pulled out. It always takes time to recover."

The parent nodded hurriedly and said sincerely:
"Dr. Chen is a great doctor. My little baby has a weak constitution and never got cured so quickly. No wonder they all say you are a miracle doctor." Chen Ruogu never cared about those false reputations. She said calmly:

"It's just that the neighbors are taking care of me. That's a bit exaggerated. How can I be called a miracle doctor? I am satisfied that I can cure minor illnesses. Don't talk nonsense about it in public in the future."

The head of the family laughed and said, "I am not making this up. My mother-in-law told me that Doctor Chen was also very good when he opened Jishitang. You are indeed a family of doctors. If I get sick, I will come to you for help."

Chen Ruogu smiled and said no more. No matter good or bad, word of mouth would spread quickly. It was good that she did not ruin the reputation of Jishidiang.

All Ruogu wanted was to be able to put the medical skills she had learned into practice and live up to the title of doctor. As for whether she would be popular or not, she didn't care.

Chi Zhengzheng stood nearby and recorded the entire scene with her cell phone. She had learned her lesson and kept an eye on Ruogu at all times. Whenever she was not working, she would study which shooting angle would look good.

After Xiaobao's discomfort caused by the illness was relieved, he finally realized that he was hungry. After the treatment was over, he was fed 30 ml of milk. At present, he can only eat small meals frequently. He was taken home only after he was full and fell asleep.

Ruogu watched the mother and son leave, then turned around and saw Huaixi coming down from upstairs carrying a fruit plate.

"Mom, Sister Yang asked me to deliver some fruit to everyone. You've been busy all morning, so you should take a break."

He Hui was spraying disinfectant everywhere. Ruogu took the fruit plate from her and said softly:

"You should go back upstairs. There are too many patients with flu and fever in the clinic. I'm afraid I can infect you."

Huai Xi said indifferently: "I live under the same roof with you and eat with you every day. You are not afraid of this virus. What's the point of me hiding alone? I am strong and healthy and won't get sick easily."

He Hui looked at her thin shoulders and felt inexplicably funny when he heard her say that she was strong and healthy. Before he could open his mouth to tease her, he looked up and saw a group of people walking towards the clinic entrance, led by a man in a hat from the police station.

He Hui's face changed, and he immediately stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, what can I do for you?"

Because he was facing the sun, he could not see the faces of the group of people clearly. The uncle in the hat who was leading them said politely:
"We are here to see Dr. Chen from your clinic. She saved a life last night and the family has come to thank her."

He Hui felt relieved and realized that it was the old man's daughter and son-in-law who came over. He smiled and said loudly: "Our Doctor Chen is here~"

The old man's daughter walked up to Chen Ruogu, excitedly grabbed Ruogu's arm, and said in a crying voice: "Doctor Chen, after sending my dad to the hospital last night, the doctor said that if it was a little later, he would not be able to survive..."

Perhaps thinking of the consequences was too terrible, she couldn't stop crying. Chen Ruogu pulled his arm out, patted her on the back and comforted her, "I'm glad that the old man is okay. How is his health now?"

She was filled with gratitude and said, "My dad woke up this morning. His body functions were not affected too much. Apart from a slight crooked mouth and squinting eyes, he can still take care of himself. The doctor asked him to stay in the hospital for another two days for observation. As soon as he regained consciousness, he urged us to come and thank him."

The uncle's son-in-law came forward with a smile, holding a silk banner in his hand, and his companions were carrying several boxes of gifts behind him. The uncle's daughter said solemnly:

"We don't know how to thank Dr. Chen, so we prepared a small gift. The bag of money on top was paid at the police station. You can accept it with confidence."

Chen Ruogu is a wealthy person, so why would she accept this money? She was saving people out of kindness and had no other intentions at all. If she accepted the money, it would have taken away her feelings.

She waved her hands quickly and said firmly:
"I can accept this banner, but I really can't take the money and gifts. As long as your father is safe, I have done a great deed. You don't have to be too polite."

The old man's daughter said it was a small gift, but in fact it was not small at all. There was 50,000 in cash alone, and the gifts were all high-end medicinal materials that were in short supply.

The main reason was that she felt bad. Her attitude last night was not friendly at all. Not only did she not thank him in time, she also questioned him in every way, which almost delayed his treatment.

The reason the couple came here this time was not to express gratitude, but mainly to establish a good relationship with Chen Ruogu. They have elderly and children at home, and they all eat grains, so it's natural that they won't get sick.

If one could make friends with a doctor who had superb medical skills and was good at saving the dying and the wounded, it would be like providing multiple layers of protection for one's life. However, although Ruogu seemed to be kind and friendly to others, she actually did not like to maintain useless social relationships, and it was difficult for outsiders to get close to her.

The old man's daughter said anxiously, "Doctor Chen, please accept all the thank-you gifts. I was so panicked last night that I lost my composure. If you don't accept these things, I will feel uneasy. My father will scold me again later."

Chen Ruogu has her own code of conduct. If she says no, then she really doesn't want it. There is no room for maneuver. She refused decisively. However, the old man's daughter is also a stubborn person, so the two of them immediately started to push each other away.

When Yu Yuan stepped into Jishidiang, what he saw was Ruogu’s wrist being pinched and his body being pushed around.

He frowned, his eyes full of anger, and took two steps at a time with his long legs to Ruogu's side, pushing him away without hesitation.

Yu Yuan was extremely strong, his strong and bulging muscles were the result of long-term boxing. The old man's daughter was almost pushed to the ground by him.

Chen Ruogu didn't expect that her first meeting with Yu Yuan would be under such circumstances.

He stood tall and straight, wearing a black mask. His deep eyes, peering through the mask, exuded calmness and composure, which was reassuring to see.

Chen Ruogu saw the old man's daughter approaching with anger on her face, and hurriedly pulled Yu Yuan behind her. She said softly:
"I'm so sorry, this is my husband. He didn't know the situation and frightened you just now."

The eldest master's daughter was also a hot-tempered person. If Ruogu hadn't taken the initiative to explain, she would have probably made a scene again. She forced a smile and said:
"So you are Doctor Chen's husband. I understand that he is eager to protect his wife. If we continue to argue, others will misunderstand that we are fighting. Please accept it."

Chen Ruogu didn't like her lack of tact, but it was not easy to cause trouble in front of everyone, so he said helplessly:

"I accept the banner and gifts, but I really can't accept the cash. Don't insist on it."

The eldest son-in-law knew his wife's temper and saw that Ruogu was really unwilling to accept it, so he hurriedly said:
"It's obvious that Dr. Chen's husband is capable of making a lot of money. Just send us this token of our appreciation. The gift box is full of medicinal herbs. They are not valuable in our hands. Giving them to you will make the best use of them. My father-in-law is still in the hospital, so we'll go back first."

Chen Ruogu said no more and nodded slightly with reserve.

He Hui hurriedly sent them out. He felt a little scared when he met Yu Yuan's eyes, knowing that he felt very guilty for not protecting the proprietress just now.

(End of this chapter)