Substitute Wife: Madam Is The Real Bigshot! - Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Acupuncture Session

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Okay, Grandmother, I got it.” Guan Tong’s face flushed, the Old Madam was old, yet she was strangely open-minded as well.

“Then I’ll be leaving first.” The Old Madam was still reluctant to leave before she left. She was delighted with Guan Tong’s obedience. Lu Han’s wife didn’t need to be perfect, but she just needed to be an obedient wife and daughter-in-law.

On the other hand, Guan Tong hoped to send this old lady away as soon as possible. Otherwise, Lu Han would be exposed, but she would also be.

“Next time the Old Madam is here, I’m sure she would want to watch you drink her medications.” Guan Tong said to Lu Han as she closed the door. Lu Han opened his eyes. Based on his understanding of his grandmother, she was probably already suspicious of his marriage. When the time came, he wanted to see how Guan Tong would deal with it.

“When the time comes, our fate will depend on how you perform.” Lu Han’s light and careless behavior made Guan Tong extremely angry. Although this matter was also related to her own life, she did things in his favor. Does he have no compassion for anyone at all other than himself?

“We are now on the same boat in this matter. Moreover, I’m going to heal your injury as well,” Guan Tong reminded him. “Out of my kindness.”

“Oh.” Lu Han looked at the flowers beside him. They were indeed wilted.

Guan Tong was anxious. She did not want to talk to this arrogant man. She had better think about how to treat Lu Han’s illness. It was not because of him but for the sake of his family and Old Madam. She could not leave him to die.

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived. Last night, Guan Tong studied her medical knowledge at her reading table. She had fallen asleep on the desk and woke up in the morning. The morning sun was shining down Guan Tong’s face. Lu Han had woken up and noticed a small detail of her feature. On her face, where there were no scars, her skin was fair and supple. He wanted to know why she stayed up all night and studied. What were her intentions? 

Guan Tong woke up and stretched her back, and realized that she had a blanket covering her. She was glad that Lu Han was kind enough to show her empathy and put a blanket on her.

“Since you called others quacks, what did you discover after you spent your night researching?” Lu Han couldn’t help but ask Guan Tong after seeing that she had woken up.

“A certain someone is going to suffer forever from an incurable disease.” Guan Tong sarcastically rolled her eyes.

“Then a certain someone is going to die.” Lu Han retaliated against Guan Tong with a smirk. 

Guan Tong sighed. She almost forgot that her life was in the hands of someone else.

“Sigh, then I better save someone’s life, but we’re going to need acupuncture.” Guan Tong thought for a whole night and finally thought of the safest way to start her healing process for Lu Han. 

Lu Han raised his eyebrows. Acupuncture? The girl was so young and innocent, yet she knew of an old traditional Chinese medicinal procedure.

“It’s just that I have no tools here to start with.” Guan Tong was troubled.

“Doctor Han has it. Doctor Han’s family has been practicing this procedure for generations.” Lu Han got up and headed to the bathroom.

“Then could you just borrow the tools from Doctor Han when you can?” Guan Tong asked.

“You have offended Doctor Han yesterday. As if he would want to lend you anything now.” Lu Han scoffed at Guan Tong and her small face smushed. She would not have been so stiff if she had known this yesterday. It would be wiser for her to be tactful and pay Doctor Han a little more respect.

“I’ll call Doctor Han over today. You can do acupuncture under his supervision.” Lu Han thought that his body would not be able to drag on for long. Since the girl was so adamant, he was willing to give her a chance. 

Guan Tong smiled happily when she heard that. As long as she had a chance to do it, all would be alright. When the right time came, she would show everyone how capable she was. As expected, Uncle Tang brought over Doctor Han in the afternoon.

“How has the Young Master been these past few days?” Doctor Han asked Uncle Tang.

“He’s quite the same. It’s just that Madam has thought of a solution, so she wants you over.” Uncle Tang replied.

“Could it be that Madam is thinking of another way to fight poison with poison?” After Doctor Han went back that day, he contemplated it and still felt that the method was too risky. Today, he was here to refute Guan Tong.

“No, I have thought of another way.” Guan Tong said.

“What way?” Doctor Han was perplexed by Guan Tong’s statement. He wanted to know if Madam had thought of a new way to heal the Young Master. Doctor Han studied medicinal treatment for many years, yet he couldn’t find a better way than how he treated Lu Han previously.

“I still need your help.” Guan Tong could see that this Doctor Han was an old child who only needed comfort.

“Madam’s medical skills are brilliant. How could she need any help from an old man like me?” Doctor Han replied.

“Doctor Han, you must be joking. You’re from a medical family, and I’m just a beginner. I still need your guidance.” Sure enough, Doctor Han felt much better after hearing Guan Tong’s words. 

“What tools do you need?” He asked.

“A set of silver needles.” Doctor Han’s reaction when he heard Guan Tong’s words was the same as Lu Han’s. “Acupuncture? Are you sure?”

“Don’t worry, Doctor Han. I’m still under your watch.” Guan Tong smiled.

“Well, it’s a good thing that I carry my acupuncture tools with me.” Doctor Han was proficient in Chinese medicine, so acupuncture tools were a staple in his essential kit. Guan Tong thought of this and hoped she wouldn’t come off as a show-off during her procedure.

“Lie down.” Guan Tong picked up an acupuncture needle, and her expression became serious..