At that moment, Shi Suxin stormed out in a fit of anger.
According to the housekeeper, she bolted out the door without even taking her bag. No one knew where she went or when she’d return.
By the time Lu Sheng, Li Muchen, and Shi Erya came downstairs, Shi Chengyun and his family had already left.
Thus, in the vast Shi Family old residence, apart from Lu Sheng and Li Muchen, only Shi Erya and Old Mr. Shi remained.
Without the others around, even the air seemed noticeably calmer. The atmosphere instantly became harmonious and cozy.
As noon approached, the servants had already prepared the meal.
Shi Mingxiu’s health had improved significantly compared to before, to the point where he could now sit at the dining table and eat.
While eating, he couldn’t take his eyes off his granddaughter, whom he had missed out on for nearly eighteen years. He kept encouraging Lu Sheng to eat more, saying she was too thin and needed proper nourishment at home.
However, Shi Mingxiu’s vitality had still been deeply eroded by the Parasitic Gu. Just sitting for too long or speaking too much made him short of breath.
So after the meal, Lu Sheng helped Shi Mingxiu back to his room to rest, lighting a calming incense for him. Only after ensuring her grandfather had fallen asleep did she return to her own room with Li Muchen.
As soon as she stepped into the room, Lu Sheng received a video call from Jiang Ting.
Once the call connected, Jiang Ting hurriedly asked from the screen, "Sweetheart, how’s everything over there? You haven’t been bullied at the Shi Family, have you? Is anyone giving you a hard time?"
Lu Sheng had originally intended to call her family after going upstairs, just to check in and reassure them.
So much had happened in Beijing today, far beyond her expectations. For instance, not only did Shi Suxin return from abroad to the old residence, but Shi Chengyun’s family also showed up. What’s more, Old Mr. Shi’s illness was actually caused by a Fox Demon’s Parasitic Gu, and within the small Shi Family, there were two fox demons.
Although Shi Chengyun and Shi Suxin had targeted her and even had a scuffle with Shi Yuwei upstairs, Lu Sheng didn’t feel that she had been genuinely bullied.
"Mom, no one has bullied me, and no one’s making things difficult for me. Don’t worry."
Children away from home always try to report the good and not the bad.
Looking at the screen, Lu Sheng said, "I met Grandpa. He treats me very well. I’ve identified the root of his illness and treated him. He’s no longer in any life-threatening danger now."
"Oh my goodness, really?" Jiang Ting was visibly shocked, immediately replaced by a proud expression. "That’s my precious Shengsheng! You’re practically a Divine Doctor. All those renowned experts at home and abroad can’t hold a candle to you..." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
Before she could finish, someone snatched Jiang Ting’s phone away.
Lu Youye’s enlarged handsome face suddenly appeared on the screen, his voice tinged with urgency. "Shengsheng, since you’ve already seen Old Mr. Shi and treated his illness, does that mean you can come home today?"
"...No, I can’t." Not wanting to upset her Fifth Brother, but still needing to be clear, Lu Sheng explained, "While Grandpa isn’t in critical danger anymore, he still needs acupuncture and care to recover. I’ll probably have to stay here for a week."
"A week?!"
Lu Youye’s eyes widened instantly, and he visibly deflated like a punctured balloon. Then, the phone was swiftly taken by Lu Jingyan.
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