Seeing the bloodshot in Shen Jianyi's eyes, Lu Jinsheng knew that she had been exhausted last night as well.
He obediently lay back on the bed. It wasn't until he watched Shen Jianyi leave the room that he dozed off again.
Right after leaving the Lu family, Shen Jianyi made an appointment with Xia Liang on where to meet.
It was a high - end coffee shop in a remote area but still with an elegant environment.
"Xia Xia, why did you bring Grandpa out?" Grandpa Xia asked cheerfully.
Xia Liang snuggled up to Grandpa Xia obediently and said coquettishly, "Oh, Grandpa, I've told you that I'm bringing you to meet a friend of mine. She can cure your illness."
Hearing that someone was going to cure his illness, a trace of melancholy flashed across Grandpa Xia's face, but he quickly concealed it.
He lovingly stroked Xia Liang's head and said, "Grandpa is old. I don't think about these things anymore. Now that you're back in the country and can accompany me, I'm very happy."
He knew his illness better than anyone else.
The doctor had also said that his illness could only be maintained with drugs and could never be completely cured.
Was there really someone in this world who could cure him?
His intuition told him it was impossible.
"Grandpa, my friend is very reliable," Xia Liang encouraged the old man. "Besides, don't you want to see me get married and have children?"
At the mention of getting married and having children, Grandpa Xia immediately beamed. He quickly remembered something and said earnestly, "Xia Xia, you mustn't listen to your mother. That Lu Jinsheng is indeed a good boy, but he's your good friend's husband. No matter what your good friend has done, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, you can't get too close to Lu Jinsheng. Moreover, the Lu family is a big and powerful family with a lot of troubles. I heard that Lu Jinsheng talked to you at the Lu family banquet last night, right..."
"Oh, Grandpa, I swear that I'll never have the slightest connection with the Lu family in my life!" Xia Liang raised her hand and swore seriously.
How could she dare to have any connection with Lu Jinsheng?
He was her master's husband!
Just as they were talking, Shen Jianyi's figure appeared in their sight.
"Yiyi!" Xia Liang changed her address since the old man was present.
Seeing Shen Jianyi, Grandpa Xia was also taken aback.
Was this Mrs. Lu the one Xia Xia said could cure his illness?
"Xia Xia, did you make a mistake?" Grandpa Xia asked in a low voice.
"No, it's really her!" Xia Liang replied firmly.
Shen Jianyi walked over. She politely greeted Grandpa Xia, "Hello, Grandpa Xia."
"Sit down, sit down. I heard from Xia Xia that you've returned to the Lu family. Did they make things difficult for you? If you have any problems, you can tell Grandpa. I'm somewhat acquainted with your father - in - law..."
Seeing that Xia Liang regarded Shen Jianyi as a friend, Grandpa Xia couldn't help getting closer to Shen Jianyi.
He trusted his granddaughter's judgment completely.
Moreover, this girl seemed to have an extraordinary temperament and a cold look in her eyes. She was nothing like what was rumored in the outside world.
There might be some misunderstandings.
Hearing what the old man said, a warm current flowed through Shen Jianyi's heart.
She couldn't help envying Xia Liang for having such a grandfather who doted on her unconditionally.
"Thank you, Grandpa. The matter has been resolved. I asked Xia Liang to invite you out today because I want to treat your illness," Shen Jianyi said gently as she sat opposite Grandpa Xia. "Could you please stretch out your hand so that I can feel your pulse?"
"Ah?" Grandpa Xia was stunned for a moment.
It seemed that this girl really wanted to treat his illness?
Not wanting to disappoint this little girl, Grandpa Xia cheerfully stretched out his hand.
Afraid that she would feel pressured, he said with a smile, "I've had this illness for several years. It doesn't matter if you can't cure it. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."
"Okay." Shen Jianyi smiled obediently and reached out two fingers to feel the old man's pulse.
The private room was so quiet that almost everyone's breathing could be heard.
Shen Jianyi listened very carefully. She lowered her eyes and seriously felt the beating of the pulse under her fingertips.
Seeing her so serious, Xia Liang and Grandpa Xia also fell silent.
After a while, Shen Jianyi withdrew her fingers.
"Grandpa is in good health," she said with a smile.
Hearing this, the tense look on Xia Liang's face eased a little. She leaned towards Shen Jianyi and asked, "Then how should we treat Grandpa's illness?"
"It's a very minor illness. Don't worry," Shen Jianyi replied softly.
Grandpa Xia glanced at Shen Jianyi, thinking that she was just trying to comfort him.
"Yes, Xia Xia, your friend said that Grandpa is fine. Grandpa will take the medicine on time later and will surely be okay..."
"Don't take the medicine anymore," Shen Jianyi interrupted Grandpa Xia.
"I'll prepare a new prescription for you. Stop taking the medicine you took before."
Hearing her words, Grandpa Xia and Xia Liang looked at her in unison.
"Why can't I take it anymore? That medicine was specially prepared for Grandpa by my mommy. Grandpa has been taking it for a long time," Xia Liang asked puzzledly.
"Grandpa is old. The prescription of that medicine is too strong. Taking it for a long time may have sequelae. If you trust me, Grandpa, stop taking it for now."
Looking into those clear and bright eyes, Grandpa Xia actually couldn't help believing her.
"Then what do you think I should do?" Grandpa Xia asked with a smile.
"Keep a regular diet. Don't smoke, drink, or eat spicy food. As for the rest, I'll tell you after I prepare the medicine," Shen Jianyi explained.
"Okay." Grandpa Xia immediately nodded. "I'll trust you this time and do as you say."
It was okay to give it a try. Anyway, he was old. Trying some other methods wouldn't do any harm.
The three of them sat and chatted for a while. Seeing that Grandpa Xia was a bit tired, Xia Liang asked the driver to take the old man home first while she stayed behind.
"Master, why can't Grandpa take that medicine anymore?" Xia Liang asked impatiently.
She had long felt that her master's answer was vague. Now seeing Shen Jianyi's evasive eyes, a sense of uneasiness welled up in her heart.
"Is there something wrong with that medicine?"
Shen Jianyi was silent for a moment and finally decided to tell her.
"That medicine may be mixed with a slow - acting poison. Grandpa has been taking that medicine. It seems to relieve his asthma, but in fact, it's also draining his body and making him dependent on the medicine."
"Impossible," Xia Liang's eyes were full of shock. "The medicine was prepared by my mommy."
But soon, seeing Shen Jianyi's determined eyes, the light in her eyes dimmed completely.
"You mean... Maybe there's something in the medicine my mommy gave Grandpa..."
In the end, her voice faded away.
It couldn't be true. Mommy couldn't do such a thing.
"These are just speculations. Your mother may not be aware of it either."