Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 312 - 281 Memories, those years (1 more)_1

Chapter 312: 281 Memories, those years (1 more)_1

Grandma Su began to recall things that happened decades ago.

"Lu Maoyan’s first wife was named Wang Cuilan, a practitioner of acupuncture. Of course, back then, they weren’t called acupuncturists; she was an apprentice to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor who specialized in performing acupuncture treatments."

"Grandma knew her because she sought help from that old doctor for a headache, and it was Wang Cuilan who gave Grandma the acupuncture treatments."

"After a week of treatments from her, Grandma’s headaches were gone. But not long after, she fell ill herself. To Grandma, she was a lifesaver. Without her acupuncture, who knows when my headache would have gone away."

"While she was in the hospital, I wasn’t too busy, so I went to see her. She asked me for a favor, to tell a man named Lu Maoyan about her critical illness."

"At that time, I didn’t know who Lu Maoyan was, let alone his status in Beijing. I went, but he ignored me completely. I waited around at his house and places he frequented, but I couldn’t even catch a glimpse of him."

"Later on, she told me her story. In our generation, some backward places still recognized de facto marriages. It was later that they gradually required everyone to register and get marriage certificates. Your great-grandfather and I had to get ours afterward."

"Wang Cuilan never did, because Lu Maoyan had already registered with another woman. While his de facto marriage was still ongoing, he started a relationship with a woman named Bai Wei and even had a child with her."

"Wang Cuilan was furious. She had three children of her own; I only saw them once, so if you ask me their names now, I really can’t remember."

"Yes, maybe you think I’m just taking Wang Cuilan’s word for it, but it’s okay. You and your mom can take the opportunity to verify it. As for the scandals of the Lu Family, I believe I’m not the only one in Beijing who knows about it."

"There are always people who know the whole truth. Speaking of which, Lu Maoyan wasn’t just a Chen Shimei as Wang Cuilan described; he was also quite ruthless. On the day Wang Cuilan died, he only showed up at the hospital to sign the papers, taking care of the formalities with his three children."

"Afterward, I found that kind of man quite detestable. Plus, the benefactor had passed away peacefully, and our family had a lot of other issues, so naturally, I didn’t pay attention to their affairs any longer."

"Grandma truly didn’t expect that, after so many years, you would fall in love with their son. I don’t have the heart to break you two apart, but you need to know that your great-grandfather was someone who valued traditional morals very much. Even if it’s not for Grandma, for your late great-grandfather, you should really think it over."

"What do you think?"

"Hmm, Grandma, all I can promise you right now is that I will try to understand the situation better. Also, I want to speak up for Lu Han. If his father is really like that, then Lu Han is innocent." Tang Su still believed that Lu Han wasn’t that kind of person.

Su Wanyi couldn’t stand Tang Su’s love-struck brain at the moment and couldn’t help but interject, "Tang Su, Shen Yi already said that Lu Han has an ex-girlfriend, and didn’t she say you look a lot like his ex-girlfriend?"

"So, you need to really figure out why this guy wanted you as his girlfriend. Don’t be fooled by his sweet talk."

"Aunt, I appreciate your concern. But don’t worry, I can make my own judgment on whether he’s lying to me, and I know my limits. Lu Han and I haven’t jumped the gun; we haven’t done anything yet."

Tang Su also took the opportunity to emphasize to them that her relationship with Lu Han was pure and innocent, without any improper behavior.

"Good, as long as nothing has happened. Then, Grandma owes you an apology for saying so much nonsense and going too far yesterday, hurting your feelings. Can you forgive Grandma?"

"This time, I can." Tang Su nodded.

"Good, from now on, Grandma will be more careful with her words." Grandma Su finished speaking, and the door to the hospital room was once again pushed open from outside, and the attending physician walked in.

Flipping through a notebook in his hand, he said, "Excuse me, are the family members of Li Yuhua here?"

"Um, we are her daughters." Su Wanyi and Su Ruoan chorused.

"Though today is meant for observation, I recommend we do a few tests. These can all be done today, and the results will be out by tomorrow morning. Depending on the results, we’ll decide whether discharge is possible or if further tests are needed."

"Okay, can we use the green channel to be admitted to the hospital?" Su Ruoan, who was experienced, asked an extra question.

"Yes, when you go over there, just mention it to the nurse’s station that there’s a special channel for admitted patients."

"Alright, thank you, Dr. Xu." Su Ruoan looked at the other person’s name badge.

"Mm-hmm, it’s what we should do. I finish work at nine and will be off for two days afterward. The on-duty doctor will take over then, and if you have any issues, just go to them. There shouldn’t be any problems, but if there are, they’ll contact me."

"Okay, thank you."

"You’re welcome. That’s it then. The nurse will bring the medication over in a bit."

"Mm, alrighty."

"Madam, rest well and don’t worry too much. Your children and grandchildren have their own blessings." After offering these formulaic words of consolation, Dr. Xu turned and left the ward.

After seeing off the doctor, Su Wanyi made a signal with her eyes to Su Ruoan, while also indicating for Tang Su to stay in the ward and accompany Grandma Su.

The sisters stepped out of the ward and went to talk at the far end of the corridor.

Just now, when Su Ruoan had gone down to buy breakfast, the doctor had come for a visit and said some things, but Su Wanyi didn’t quite understand; however, she felt it wasn’t good news.

Su Wanyi shared her worries with Su Ruoan, "Third sister, what did the doctor mean just now? You don’t think that mom is..."

"Elder sister, don’t scare yourself prematurely. Aren’t we getting a checkup done? Think of it as an opportunity for a complete medical examination. No matter what comes up, we’re all here together. If something really happens, we’ll come up with a solution together."

Su Wanyi nodded, her eyes reddening as she worried about their mother’s health. "You see, mom has raised us through much hardship, and she’s only just started to enjoy life. Third sister, seriously, have a proper talk with Tang Su. Tell her not to upset grandma anymore."

"Children and grandchildren have their own blessings," that saying has its wisdom, but she’s a mother, and a grandmother. No matter what she says or does, it’s all for our sake as her children and grandchildren, don’t you think?"

"I know, elder sister; don’t worry. Tang Su has grown up too; she’s an adult. I believe she knows the limits."

"Mm."

"Elder sister, third sister, what are you chatting about here?" Su Mengting, the fourth Su sister, saw them talking and asked her husband to go into the ward first while she came over to greet her sisters.

"Nothing much; just chatting. Where’s Wei Yuan?"

"He’s in the ward. You’ve been up all night; go back and rest. We’ll take care of things here."

"Is everything okay at the law firm?"

"It’s fine. We paid someone to cover. As the boss, he can afford to rest for a couple of days, can’t he? Don’t worry; we’ve got mom covered."

"Elder sister, go back and rest. Mom has to go through several tests, I’ll stay with her until they’re done, then I can rest. It’ll be finished by noon anyway. Once she’s done, then I’ll leave," Su Ruoan said.

As a doctor, Su Ruoan’s presence was reassuring; she understood the medical jargon, and Su Wanyi and Su Mengting didn’t know anything about it. They felt more at ease with Su Ruoan’s decision to stay, so that’s what they agreed upon.