Chapter 29 Cnidium monnieri

Some people like the outside world and feel free and unrestrained, while others understand that the warmth and comfort of home are irreplaceable.

Chen Ruogu ignored the strange feeling in her heart and gave Yu Yuan a faint smile.

"Why didn't you call me in advance so I could drive to pick you up."

Yu Yuan's eyes were calm. When he looked at Ruogu, he was sincere and focused. He said in a low voice, "I called you after I got off the plane, but no one answered."

Chen Ruogu was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and explained, "I was probably too busy this morning, so I put my phone in the drawer and locked it up."

Yu Yuan nodded, not caring too much, as long as nothing happened at home.

In her memory, Yu Yuan had irregular working hours and often could not eat on time. She imitated the manners of the mistress in the mansion and asked virtuously:

"When did you have breakfast? Are you still hungry now?"

Her thoughtfulness made Yu Yuan feel a long-lost sense of security. His eyes were filled with long-lasting emotions, and he said in a mellow voice:

"I'm not hungry yet. I just had breakfast before I got on the plane. I'll eat with you guys later."

Yu Yuan was a calm and reserved person. Even though all his emotions were concentrated at this moment and he was extremely eager to hug Ruogu, he still suppressed his desire. He lowered his eyelids and said with a warm smile, "Where's Xixi? There shouldn't be classes today, Saturday, right?"

Chen Ruogu waved at Huai Xi and said, "Your father is calling you, come and talk to him for a while. I'm going to the kitchen to help Sister Yang and add a few more dishes for lunch."

Yu Yuan did not come back alone. He was accompanied by his agent Han Shuo. Chen Ruogu had never met him before, so he just nodded politely and left.

Yu Yuan stared at his daughter with a dazed look on his face. In the blink of an eye, his daughter had grown from a little girl into a graceful young lady. He was both pleased and proud, yet deeply indebted. He said carefully:
"Are you still getting used to life in the new school?"

Yu Huaixi had no experience of getting along with her father in her previous life. When they met, apart from the rigid greetings, he would never chat with her about family matters.

At this moment, her mood was as complicated as a palette, colorful and chaotic.

When she met Yu Yuan's eyes full of concern and love, all her worries disappeared, and she said calmly:
"I have adapted well. The teachers and classmates are very friendly to me. How long can Dad stay at home this time?"

This is Huaixi's most concerned issue at the moment. Yu Yuan said with a guilty look on his face:
"I can only stay at home for a week at most, as I have other work arrangements later."

Yu Huaixi's eyes showed disappointment, but she cheered up again and said, "It's okay, I'm glad you're back. Mom and I are very happy."

After she finished speaking, she turned to look at Han Shuo, sizing him up curiously.

The girl had beautiful eyebrows and a light in her eyes. She stood there with an elegant posture, pure and lively, like a fairy on earth.

Han Shuo was so jealous that he almost turned into a sour lemon. Yu Yuan's wife was gentle, virtuous, and charming, and even his daughter was so lovely. He was truly a winner in life. Now it was not difficult to understand his choice.

He felt so sad that he couldn't bear it, but he still tried to put on a kind face.

"Hello, Xixi! I'm Yuan Ge's manager, Han Shuo. I'm an easygoing person, so you can call me whatever you want."

Yu Huaixi searched a lot of information about Yu Yuan on the Internet, including Han Shuo, whom she had heard of. Han Shuo was an old man who had worked with Yu Yuan for seven or eight years but had never met her and her daughter. This showed how much he looked down on them.

Huai Xi didn't like him, but she was very shrewd and never showed her emotions. She said innocently, "Uncle Han, you're joking. You're my elder, so how can I address you casually? I'm a little curious, are there many staff members around my father?"

Han Shuo didn't think much about it. He came here not only to discuss business, but also to make himself familiar to the lady boss. He smiled and said:
"There are a lot of people in our company. Besides me, Assistant Liao is the only one who often stays with your father. You'll know when you see him later."

Yu Huaixi said in a depressed mood: "Let's just disappear. The staff around Dad are not friendly to us."

When she said this, Yu Yuan frowned, his eyes became sharp, and even his expression became ugly. Han Shuo also had a layer of cold sweat on his back.

He pulled the corners of his mouth stiffly and said awkwardly: "You think too much, the company belongs to your father, who dares to be unfriendly to you..."

Yu Huaixi showed a sadness that was not in line with her age. She sighed:
"Uncle Han, please don't lie to me. My mother and I have been dependent on each other for so many years. I understand some things even if she doesn't say them. We are living well now. If my mother doesn't want to be the boss lady, she can still be Doctor Chen. This Jishiditang was left by my grandfather. No one will dare to dislike us if we live here."

Yu Yuan's eyes flashed with anger, and he was obviously really angry. Han Shuo gritted his teeth and said:
"Girls are just very thoughtful. This is impossible. If anyone dares to say something rude, I will kick them out without you even asking Brother Yuan to say anything..."

His expression was exaggerated, as if he was coaxing a child. He was afraid that she would not let go of this topic, so he quickly asked back: "Xixi, did that couple just come to give your mother a banner?"

Yu Yuan looked over, and seemed to be very curious about this matter. Huai Xi's eyes flashed with great pride, and she chuckled and said:

"Yes, last night when we were having dinner together, a man at the next table suddenly had a stroke. It was my mother who used acupuncture to save him in time. The family members came here today to thank her."

Han Shuo originally thought that even if Chen Ruogu studied Chinese medicine, she had only learned the basics, but he didn't expect that she actually had some skills.

He Hui saw through Han Shuo's thoughts and said, "Sister-in-law's medical skills are very superb, and the treatment effect is remarkable, so the number of patients coming to the clinic is increasing day by day."

Chi Zhengzheng hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Sister Ruogu's acupuncture skills have reached perfection. I have endless footage to shoot every day."

Yu Yuan glanced at Chi Zhengzheng and said indifferently, "Han Shuo will communicate with you about the filming team issue. You can discuss it alone."

Chi Zhengzheng was delighted at first, and then nodded in agreement quickly.

"Teacher Yu, rest assured. I will manage this account well and let more people see the shining points of Sister Ruogu."

Chi Zhengzheng wanted to settle this matter as soon as possible, so she took the initiative to talk to Han Shuo. Huai Xi was very adaptable. Seeing that Chi Zhengzheng and Han Shuo were chatting enthusiastically, she said to Yu Yuan with a well-behaved face: "Dad, I'll take you upstairs to put your luggage first."

Yu Yuan came with only a small suitcase, probably only some personal belongings. He touched his daughter's soft head and said with a gentle look, "Okay, I'll do as you say." Chen Ruogu was in the kitchen helping to cut vegetables. She heard the noise and stuck her head out just in time to see the father and daughter going upstairs. Sister Yang noticed Ruogu's movements and chuckled,

"That's great. After all, you two are the original couple. Even if he is very busy at work, he should remember to go home. That's enough."

Chen Ruogu didn't know where to start with Sister Yang. Sister Yang was a very dutiful person. During all this time, she had never deliberately inquired about their relationship problems. She usually did things neatly and efficiently. Ruogu was very satisfied with her.

She slowed down her cutting motion, thought for a moment and said, "I don't ask for much, as long as he still remembers Huai Xi, that's enough."

Sister Yang is an experienced person, so how could she not understand her thoughts? She sighed:
"I understand your thoughts. Marriage is not good for women, but we have to consider the piece of flesh that has fallen from our bodies. You have accompanied your husband from obscurity to where he is today, and you have suffered so much injustice behind the scenes. It is not worth it to lose such a beautiful country if you are tired of it now."

Chen Ruogu knew that Sister Yang meant well, so she smiled bitterly and said:
"That's easy to say. Although we have been married for more than ten years, we have only lived together for less than three years. He hasn't been home for a long time. I am used to being with Huai Xi, and I really don't know how to get along with him..."

Sister Yang is also a woman, and she knows Ruogu's feelings very well. She patiently advised:

"A man is a boy until he dies. When he gets older, he will understand the importance of his wife and children. You don't need to do too much. As long as you don't quarrel with him and arrange everything for him, he will be reluctant to leave after a long time."

Chen Ruogu nodded submissively. Sister Yang really had nothing to say about them. Seeing that Ruogu could listen to her, she continued:

"I've heard some news about the company. Fu Juan is just wishful thinking. Although Mr. doesn't know how to love others, he has never crossed the line with any woman. As long as you don't covet love, you can get by with your life."

Chen Ruogu raised the corners of her mouth slightly, sketching a gentle smile, and she said frankly:
"Dad Xi is the only man I love in my life. Love is not important to me. As long as the three of us can live a stable and solid life, that's enough."

Sister Yang was very pleased and the smile on her face became more and more sincere. Love is something that only the best of the best are worthy of pursuing. It is difficult for ordinary people to survive, so how many people can love another person without considering gains and losses?

No matter how complicated Chen Ruogu's mood was, she would still try her best to make Yu Yuan enjoy his first meal after his return.

At the dinner table, Han Shuo's humorous remarks were heard constantly, making everyone laugh continuously and the atmosphere was extremely lively. Although Ruogu didn't say much, he always had a gentle and kind smile on his face.

After having a full meal and drinking, Chi Zhengzheng was relaxed and at ease. He was very attentive and helped Sister Yang to clean up the dishes. Ruogu wanted to help wash the dishes but was pushed out by the two of them.

Yu Yuan saw Ruogu's condition and could tell that she was very happy now. It seemed that the establishment of Jishidiang was a good decision.

Han Shuo's mood was mixed. He was against the idea of ​​nurturing internet celebrities. Yu Yuan was secretly married and had such a big daughter. If this matter was exposed, it would definitely cause anger among fans, and the woman would be attacked no matter who she was. At this time, the more he did, the more mistakes he made. It was better to stay still than to move.

But after meeting the proprietress in person, he found that her temperament was as radiant as jade that had been precipitated by the years, and her talent and cultivation that she inadvertently revealed were also eye-catching.

She is capable of dealing with various challenges in life and has enough personal charm to win the support of fans. Not to mention being an internet celebrity, she is also qualified to debut as an artist. It was he who was misled and looked down on her in the past.

Chen Ruogu didn't know what Han Shuo was thinking, and she didn't care. She walked up to Yu Yuan and asked softly, "Will Han Shuo stay in Wanling with you or does he have other plans?"

Yu Yuan calmly replied: "He won't leave for the time being. He needs to finalize the team members first, and then arrange the studio. He will leave after all the work is carried out smoothly."

Chen Ruogu didn't expect him to make such a big fuss, and said hesitantly, "Will the investment be too much? After all, I don't plan to broadcast live, and I may not be able to make back the profit."

Han Shuo interrupted and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. Brother Yuan has set up a special online celebrity incubation company. In addition to you, there are other live streamers. The company is under your name, which can be regarded as a new investment project."

Chen Ruogu understood. As long as they had a rule in mind, it would be fine. She turned to Han Shuo and asked:
"How about you stay at Wanling Hotel? We have too few rooms at home and we have no guest rooms left."

Han Shuo didn't expect her to be so thoughtful and considerate, so he waved his hand and said, "Sister-in-law, don't worry about me. I have already checked in at a nearby hotel."

Chen Ruogu nodded and was about to ask the two of them to go sit upstairs when he saw a man in his early thirties standing at the door of the clinic.

His face was sallow and he looked haggard. He hesitated and wandered at the door, not daring to come in.

Chen Ruogu walked quickly to the gate and raised his voice slightly to ask, "Are you feeling unwell somewhere? I'm a Chinese medicine doctor, maybe I can help you."

Although the man looked sick, his eyes were sharp when he looked at Ruogu. He said in a hoarse voice: "They all say that you are a great doctor, but I don't think so..."

When Han Shuo heard this, he thought that this person was here to cause trouble, so he rolled up his sleeves and was about to step forward to warn him, but Yu Yuan stopped him with a look. Seeing that Yu Yuan looked normal, he had to listen patiently.

Chen Ruogu said in a soft and soothing tone: "It doesn't matter what others say about me. If you have no other options, why not let me feel your pulse first? Maybe a blind cat will meet a dead mouse."

The man was a little surprised. He pursed his dry lips and said:

"Since you are so curious, I'll let you feel my pulse. I have had this disease for five years... I have back pain from time to time, and I also have recurrent hematuria. I have been to many hospitals for treatment but to no avail..."

Chen Ruogu invited him to sit at the examination table. The man thought it would just waste some time, so he didn't refuse.

Han Shuo saw Chen Ruogu's white fingertips resting on the man's pulse, and he leaned over to Yu Yuan's ear and whispered, "Sister-in-law, can you do it?"

Yu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, silently warning him. Han Shuo immediately shrank his neck, closed his mouth and dared not say a word.

Chen Ruogu completely forgot about Yu Yuan. She was completely focused on the man's pulse. Her whole demeanor changed drastically. After a while, she stopped and said with a smile:

"You have latent nephritis, right? It's not a big problem. It can be cured with just one medicine."

The man thought he had misheard and exclaimed, "What did you say? How could it be so easy to recover? What kind of medicine is so powerful?"

Chen Ruogu understood his feelings, and she did not keep him in suspense, and said bluntly:
"It's Cnidium monnieri... It's produced by the dry air of heaven and earth... It nourishes the kidneys and dispels cold, strengthens yang and benefits yin... You use five grams of Cnidium monnieri, add five hundred milliliters of water and boil it. You will be cured in three months. If you can't get better, you can come to me to settle the score."

(End of this chapter)