Chapter 6: Cure

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Bai Zhen pursed her lips and tugged at Bai Jiang’s clothes. “Mommy, is that person grandpa? Is grandpa not feeling well? I’m so scared.”

Bai Jiang’s heart softened when she heard that. She squatted down and patted Bai Zhen’s head. “Baby, grandpa is sick, but you have to believe in Mommy. Mommy will be able to cure grandpa.”

Bai Zhen tilted her head and looked at Bai Jiang. “Mommy, is it true?”

“Of course, when has Mommy ever lied to you?” Bai Jiang asked.

“Yay! I like grandpa. I hope that grandpa can live a long and healthy life!” Bai Zhen smiled happily.

The kitchen was not far from the living room, and the voices of the mother and daughter weren’t loud, but they were audible to everyone in the living room.

“Ah, what a sensible child.”

“Yes, all these years have been difficult for Bai Jiang and Bai Shu.”

Bai Jiang suffered because she became pregnant before marriage, and Bai Shu suffered from a peculiar illness.

They overheard Bai Jiang saying earlier that Bai Shu had undergone surgery, which left a scar. This scar triggered his epilepsy. It was truly a hardship.

They had witnessed Bai Shu falling ill many times, and it was terrifying each time.

Although he acted as if nothing had happened after each epilepsy, most of the villagers were afraid. They would not know when he would pass away.

Therefore, they rarely interacted with Bai Shu alone. The person who interacted with him the most was Great Master.

Great Master was worried about Bai Shu, but even the hospitals in the city couldn’t cure his illness, let alone Great Master!

Bai Jiang brought a cup filled with water and handed it to Bai Shu. Bai Shu didn’t think too much about it and drank the water.

After drinking the water, Bai Shu felt a warm sensation throughout his body. The mental burden seemed to disappear, bringing him considerable relief.

“Dad, how do you feel now?” Bai Jiang asked anxiously.

Although Bai Jiang’s acupuncture technique made him feel much better, he did not think that he had recovered. This should be just a means to alleviate the pain.

“Well, I feel much better. My mind feels so light,” Bai Shu replied.

Bai Jiang nodded. “Dad, you need to rest well in the coming days. I’ll continue giving you acupuncture treatment. You have to treat the disease step by step. Only then can you be completely cured.”

Upon hearing Bai Jiang’s words, the Great Master vigorously nodded in agreement. “Yes, yes. You have to treat the disease step by step. It’s all about building a foundation, you know? Only then can the illness be cured…”

He couldn’t finish his sentence, as his eyes widened in disbelief, and he stared at Bai Jiang. His voice involuntarily rose several decibels. “What did you say? Are you saying that your father’s illness can be cured?”

“Wow! Can Bai Shu’s illness be cured?”

“Oh my god, this is an illness that even the big hospitals in the province can’t cure.”

“You guys didn’t hear the main point. Bai Jiang is saying, can she treat it?”

As the last sentence fell, everyone fell silent. The room was so quiet that the sound of a pin dropping on the ground could be heard.

Bai Jiang saw Great Master staring at her in shock. She frowned and wondered what Great Master meant.

Before she could speak, Great Master suddenly trembled with anger. “I’m telling you, child, it’s your wish to cure your father, but there are some things you can’t do.”

“Do you know what your father’s illness represents? You say you can cure it?” Great Master was glaring at Bai Jiang.

Bai Jiang nodded and replied seriously, “Yes, I know. My father’s illness is not a major problem. A few acupunctures will suffice.”

Great Master trembled with anger. “You!”

“What do you mean a few acupunctures?” Great Master asked Bai Jiang incredulously.

Bai Jiang furrowed her brow and replied very seriously, “I mean just a few acupunctures. Wasn’t my father fine just now?”

“Just now…” Great Master wanted to say that it was alright, but it didn’t sound right. But saying it was not right didn’t sound right either. What should he do? He was a little anxious.

“Great Master, I know what you’re worried about. Don’t worry, I can cure my father. Look, hasn’t he recovered? He used to have a headache when his illness acted up. What did it mean that it didn’t hurt anymore?” Bai Jiang asked Great Master.

Great Master was left dumbfounded by her words. He followed her train of thought and asked, “What does it mean?”

“It means I can cure my father’s illness!” Bai Jiang said.

Great Master opened his mouth, unsure of what else to say. He sighed and looked at Bai Jiang, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Bai Shu, who was sitting nearby, spoke up. “Thank you all for your concern. I’m fine now.”

He felt very relaxed in his body today, which made him even happier. Great Master and the others had originally intended to leave, but they were stopped by Bai Jiang.