Chapter 374: How About Giving Me a Few More Pokes?

Although Chu Zhengwei sat back down on the sofa, his gaze remained firmly fixed on Shen Nian, never wavering.

"Nian, why don’t you stick a few more needles in me!"

Chu Zhengwei’s reasoning was simple. Just one needle had produced such a great effect, so a few more would surely work even better!

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Chu Zhengwei’s words left everyone before him not knowing whether to laugh or cry. Chu Deming, in particular, looked like he was about to burst into tears.

’Oh, Dad, for heaven’s sake! Didn’t I just tell you we have to take things slow? How did you get addicted to acupuncture already! Those are needles! You can’t just stick them in randomly!’

"Grandpa, we can’t just use the needles haphazardly. You can’t get fat from one mouthful—we have to take our time. Besides, for your condition right now, acupuncture isn’t the primary treatment. What’s more important is proper conditioning and recovery."

"Alright, alright. Nian, I’ll do whatever you say."

The way Chu Zhengwei was nodding obediently at Shen Nian was a world away from the man who could silence Chu Lingxiu with a single word.

If Chu Lingxiu were home to see this, she would probably be sick with shock.

Even before the acupuncture, Shen Nian had already examined Chu Zhengwei’s leg injury. He had been shot on the battlefield in his youth. Due to the harsh conditions at the time, he never recuperated properly, so the leg hadn’t healed well to begin with. On top of that, he later developed severe rheumatism, which caused the injury to gradually worsen to this extent.

Shen Nian’s acupuncture had used Spiritual Power to unblock the congested meridians in Chu Zhengwei’s injured leg, but as for the rheumatism, that could only be managed through slow and steady conditioning.

"Grandpa, in a little while, I’ll write you a prescription for some herbal medicine, which you’ll need to take on schedule every day. I’ll also prepare a few recipes for medicinal cuisine. Have Sister Zhang make you a bowl every few days. That way, we’ll be supplementing your recovery with both medicine and diet."

"Alright."

Chu Zhengwei nodded again and again. As long as it would help his leg heal, he was willing to drink anything, no matter how bitter—not just simple medicine!

Moreover, the medicine Shen Nian prescribed turned out to be not only effective but also not very bitter. And the recipes she provided for the medicinal cuisine were downright delicious.

It got to the point where whenever Chu Zhengwei’s medicinal meal was being prepared, the aroma would make the entire family’s mouths water. Unfortunately, Chu Zhengwei guarded his food so jealously that they couldn’t even sneak a tiny taste.

Fortunately, when Shen Nian found out about this later, she gave them a few other medicinal cuisine recipes suited to their own needs, which was the only thing that kept the family from fighting over the special meals.

Of course, that came later.

For now, the Chu Family was overjoyed by Chu Zhengwei’s improvement.

"Sister-in-law, we’re counting on you for my grandpa’s injury!"

Previously, Chu Yunze had only thought that Shen Nian was pretty, a nice person, and lucky that someone like Lu Cheng liked her so much. But now, the way he looked at Shen Nian was completely different.

’She’s a real treasure! Lu Cheng is amazing, locking down a gem like her so early. Now, even if other people discover how wonderful Shen Nian is, they won’t have a chance to snatch her away from him!’

"Don’t worry! Grandpa, let me go over some things for you to keep in mind."

"Alright, alright. Go ahead, Nian. I promise I’ll remember everything."

And so, when Shen Nian and Lu Cheng finally mentioned leaving, the entire Chu Family was incredibly reluctant to see them go. They wished the couple would just move in and stay for good.

The Chu Family finally relented and let them leave, but only after scheduling Shen Nian’s next visit.

On the way back, Shen Nian and Lu Cheng also didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Before they came, Shen Nian had been worried about how the Chu Family would receive her.

But now, the Chu Family was even more enthusiastic toward her than they were toward Lu Cheng! Anyone who didn’t know the situation might have thought Shen Nian was their actual granddaughter!