novelhk Chapter 137 The Master Faints
Chapter 137 The Master Faints
In late summer and early autumn, the sun still hung high in the sky, radiating its scorching rays, and the weather remained as unbearably hot as midsummer. With nothing to do, Master Yang strolled to the bustling market, found a shady spot to sit down, and listened with great interest to the storyteller recounting his captivating tales.
Just as Mr. Yang was engrossed in listening, he suddenly felt a dizzying sensation, his head spinning, and his vision blurring. Then, with a loud crash, Mr. Yang collapsed to the ground without warning, unconscious. This unexpected turn of events immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding crowd, who gathered to see what had happened.
Some people, simply curious onlookers, craned their necks to get a better look; others wore expressions of sympathy, shaking their heads and sighing; still others, who had only been passing by, stopped to watch the unexpected event. In no time, the small open space was crowded with all sorts of people.
As fate would have it, just then, Yang Yuxuan happened to be driving his carriage past this spot, heading home for lunch. He inadvertently noticed a large crowd gathered ahead and, curious about what was happening, he reined in his carriage and slowly brought it to a stop by the roadside. He then quickly walked forward to investigate.
Squeezing through the crowd, Yang Yuxuan took a closer look and was shocked to see that the unconscious old man lying on the ground was none other than his father, Master Yang! Seeing this, Yang Yuxuan was frantic with worry. Without a word, he quickly bent down and carefully helped Master Yang to his feet, then laboriously assisted him into the carriage. After settling his father, Yang Yuxuan turned to face the crowd and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Fellow villagers, please make way! My father is seriously ill and urgently needs medical attention!" With that, he cracked his whip, urging his horse to gallop away, the sound of hooves echoing throughout the street, heading straight for the town's southern medical clinic.
Before long, the carriage came to a smooth stop in front of the Zhennan Medical Clinic. Yang Yuxuan quickly jumped off the carriage, picked up Master Yang again, and rushed into the clinic. Seeing this, the clinic's staff hurriedly came forward to help, and together they lifted Master Yang onto the bed and laid him down.
After settling his father in, Yang Yuxuan anxiously grabbed the doctor who was taking his pulse and asked impatiently, "Doctor, how is my father? What happened?" The doctor calmly raised his head, stroked his beard, and slowly replied, "Young master, don't panic. Your father is fine; it's just heatstroke caused by the hot weather. Just prescribe some Huoxiang Zhengqi Water for him, and he'll recover after a few sips." Hearing this, Yang Yuxuan's heart finally eased a little, but the worry on his face remained.
"Huh? My dad got heatstroke? It's already autumn, how could he get heatstroke?" Yang Yuxuan stared wide-eyed, asking incredulously.
The doctor stroked his beard calmly and explained slowly, "Although it is autumn now, the weather is still as hot as midsummer. Furthermore, your father may not have drunk any water when he went out, so even in autumn, he is still at risk of heatstroke! Fortunately, he was brought here in time and there is no major problem."
Yang Yuxuan breathed a slight sigh of relief after hearing this, then looked curious and asked, "By the way, doctor, how many sips of the Huoxiang Zhengqi Water you just brought should I drink each time?"
The doctor smiled slightly and replied confidently, "For patients with mild heatstroke symptoms, a sip of medicine is enough; while for those like your father, whose condition is slightly more severe, three sips of Huoxiang Zhengqi Water will be sufficient."
Yang Yuxuan quickly nodded in agreement, then paid the consultation and medicine fees. Following the doctor's instructions, she carefully poured the medicine into her father's mouth. Not long after, the previously unconscious old man slowly awoke. He blinked, looking bewildered, and asked Yang Yuxuan, "Xuan'er, tell your father quickly, how did I get to this clinic?"
Yang Yuxuan replied angrily, "Dad! You've got heatstroke! I rushed you here to see a doctor! You need to be more careful when you go out in the future. Remember to bring a big straw hat to shield yourself from the sun, and also bring a pot of cool, refreshing water. That way you can better protect yourself!"
Hearing his son's concerned words, Mr. Yang nodded repeatedly like a child being scolded for making a mistake, saying obediently, "Oh, okay, okay, I'll remember! I'll definitely do as I say."
Just then, as the father and son finished tidying up and were about to leave the clinic, the doctor who had just finished treating Mr. Yang hurried forward and earnestly advised, "This patient must be very careful. Try to avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching sun. Also, drink plenty of lightly salted water, plum juice, or mung bean soup—drinks that can quench your thirst and cool you down. In addition, in this hot weather, don't wear such thick clothes; something light and breathable is best!"
Yang Yuxuan quickly bowed to the doctor to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your careful care and reminders, doctor. We will definitely keep them in mind." After saying that, he carefully helped his father slowly step out of the clinic and then drove his father home.
As night quietly fell in the bustling city, the city lights shone brightly, transforming it into a dreamlike spectacle. Ye Beichen, accompanied by his bodyguard and his wife, headed to the Ni Chang Pavilion, busily managing its business. Meanwhile, Su Yuning strolled towards the factory, preparing to conduct a thorough inspection.
Just then, a familiar figure appeared before them—it was Chestnut Girl. She had come without warning, which seemed somewhat abrupt. Su Yuning couldn't help but ask curiously, "Chestnut Girl, why did you come so suddenly today? Are you planning to come back to work?"
A happy smile graced Chestnut Girl's face as she softly said, "Miss Su, may I have a word with you in private?" The two then moved to a relatively quiet spot outside the factory.
After standing still, Chestnut Girl smiled and said, "I have some wonderful news to tell you, I'm pregnant!" As she said this, her eyes sparkled with joy, and her whole being exuded a gentle aura of impending motherhood.
Upon hearing the good news, Su Yuning was genuinely happy for her and quickly offered her heartfelt blessings: "That's wonderful! Congratulations! May your baby be healthy, intelligent, and grow up strong!"
However, what Chestnut Girl said next surprised Su Yuning. She said with a hint of mystery, "So, I've come here this time to ask you for a favor."
Su Yuning asked with a puzzled look, "Oh? Is there something you need my help with?"
The girl lowered her head slightly, gently stroking her still-not-so-obvious belly, and then said softly, "I hope you can make a patchwork quilt for my child."
Hearing this, Su Yuning looked embarrassed and told the truth: "Oh dear, Miss Chestnut, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I don't know how to make quilts at all. For such delicate needlework, it's probably more appropriate to ask an elder in the family for help. For example, if you ask your grandmother for help, she will surely be able to make a beautiful and warm patchwork quilt."
At this moment, Chestnut Girl's delicate body trembled slightly, and crystal tears flowed like a burst dam from her beautiful eyes, sliding down her fair cheeks. She sobbed, "My poor grandmother is very old, her eyesight has long since deteriorated to the point of being unable to see clearly, and I am all alone in this world, without even a family to rely on. All I wanted was for you to help me make a warm quilt, but you so heartlessly rejected me! I am utterly disappointed and heartbroken!"
Seeing Chestnut Girl crying so heartbrokenly, Su Yuning panicked and hurriedly comforted her, "Chestnut Girl, please stop crying! If you keep crying like this, strangers will think I'm deliberately bullying you! How about this, I'll find someone else to help make this quilt, okay? I'm begging you, please stop crying."
However, just as the two were at an impasse, Gu Wanfeng happened to pass by. Suddenly, as if grasping at a straw, the girl knelt down without hesitation and continued to sob, "If you truly don't like me, then so be it, I won't force you. I always thought you were kind-hearted, and I was even thinking of asking you to be my baby's godmother. Who would have thought that even for such a trivial favor as asking you to help my baby, you would refuse in every way? Don't you have even the slightest bit of pity for me and my baby?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning could no longer suppress her anger. Her eyebrows furrowed, and she glared at Su Yuning, demanding, "Miss Chestnut, what exactly do you want? Why are you always pressing me like this?"
"Su Yuning! What's wrong with you?! My wife is pregnant with twins, her health is extremely precious! How dare you make her kneel before you?!" A furious roar rang out as Gu Wanfeng strode over aggressively. His face was contorted with rage, as if the air around him was on fire, his eyes fixed on Su Yuning, his fury seeming ready to erupt at any moment.
Faced with Gu Wanfeng's furious outburst, Su Yuning was momentarily speechless, completely unsure how to respond. Just then, Gu Wanfeng swiftly bent down and carefully helped the kneeling Chestnut Girl to her feet. His movements were incredibly gentle, as if he were holding a priceless treasure.
Immediately afterwards, Gu Wanfeng gently comforted Chestnut Girl in an extremely gentle voice: "Wife, don't be afraid. With me here, no one can bully you!"
Upon hearing this, Chestnut Girl acted as if she had suffered a great injustice, feigning concern by gently wiping away nonexistent tears from the corners of her eyes, while responding in a coquettish voice, "Yes, yes, thank goodness you're here, my husband." After saying this, she didn't forget to throw a pitiful look at Gu Wanfeng.
Seeing this, Su Yuning could no longer bear it. She angrily gave them the order to leave: "Gu Wanfeng, if you two want to be all lovey-dovey and show off your affection, please go somewhere else! Don't get in the way here, it's really unpleasant to watch!"
However, Gu Wanfeng showed no sign of backing down after hearing this; instead, he became even more enraged. He abruptly turned around and shouted at Su Yuning, "Su Yuning, how dare you! Don't you know whose territory this is? Do you have any right to interrupt here?"
Faced with Gu Wanfeng's aggressive questioning, Su Yuning was somewhat intimidated, but she still refused to admit defeat. She retorted defiantly, "Hmph, it's just a lousy factory, what's so great about it!"
"Since that's the case, then move out! Give me back my territory right now!" Gu Wanfeng's face was flushed with anger, veins bulging on his forehead. He glared at the person in front of him, his hands clenched into fists, trembling slightly with rage. At this moment, he had completely lost his temper and didn't care whether his words were hurtful.
"I told you, I'll pay you rent. I won't use your space for free." Su Yuning remained calm, trying to communicate with Gu Wanfeng peacefully, but the other party clearly didn't appreciate it.
Just then, Chestnut Girl suddenly clutched her stomach and cried out, "Ouch, my stomach hurts, it hurts so much!" Her brows were furrowed, her features were contorted, and large beads of sweat slid down her forehead. At the same time, she didn't forget to squeeze out a few tears to gain sympathy.
This sudden turn of events enraged Gu Wanfeng even more. He yelled at Su Yuning, "I'm giving you one day to move out! From now on, I never want to see you again! Su Yuning, you've gone too far!"