For the next few days, Zhang Wan'er had no opportunity to enter the courtyard and could only hand the medicine to Qin Yue from outside.
After drinking the medicine, Mother He's physical condition did not change much. She would only cough occasionally, attributing it to the recent drop in temperature and insufficient warmth, thinking it was a slight cold, and did not take it to heart.
However, this minor change in Mother He was noticed by Chen Lishu. The more she thought about it, the more she felt something was wrong. Her condition seemed to worsen after she started taking the medicine, when she had been fine before. Frowning, she saved the dregs from the second day's medicine.
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Provincial Hospital.
After handing the medicine dregs to someone she knew, Chen Lishu sat quietly in the corridor waiting for the test results.
About half an hour later, the doctor came out and handed the test report to Chen Lishu.
The components of the medicine dregs were all analyzed. She called He Gu to confirm, and there were no significant issues. Moreover, the doctor at the provincial hospital stated that the concoction made from these herbs was for strengthening the body and generally beneficial, with no major problems expected.
Hearing this examination result, Chen Lishu felt something was still not quite right. She called He Gu again: "Isn't this medicine meant to treat my godmother? Is she just unwell and needs some strengthening?"
If it were that simple, any major expert would have noticed. Why did Grandpa He and Madam He go through such a long process without getting any clear diagnosis?
He Gu, receiving Chen Lishu's questioning, hesitated for a moment before stammering, "Please... please don't worry. The medicine I prescribed has its reasons. This is just the first stage, to nourish her depleted body. With Madam He's long travels and the effects of other medications, her constitution has already been 'polluted.'
There will be a second and third stage. I observed that Madam He has a chronic illness, so it needs to be a gradual process; it cannot be rushed. If you don't trust me, you can consult other Chinese medicine practitioners. I know what I'm saying might sound a bit strong, but Miss Chen, no one likes their medical skills to be denied!"
Hearing He Gu's denial, Chen Lishu pursed her lips and finally said nothing more, leaving a single sentence: "Treat my godmother well," before hanging up.
While Chen Lishu was in a daze, Su Nian drove up and stopped in front of her. Seeing her still not getting into the car, Su Nian poked her head out the window and asked with confusion, "Madam, what are you spacing out for? Didn't you say you were going to the company to handle some matters? Hurry up and get in!"
Chen Lishu softly hummed in response and then approached the car. Instead of sitting in the back, she sat beside Su Nian. "You've been by my side these days and are aware of many things. What is your assessment of Zhang Wan'er?"
Hearing this sudden question, Su Nian raised her eyebrows. She propped her head with one hand, falling into thought. After a while, she slowly began to speak, "In my opinion, Zhang Wan'er is a person with extreme jealousy and is also very arrogant!
Qin Yue and I are on the same side. Qin Yue's affection for Brother Gu is known to everyone. After Zhang Wan'er found out, she actually sent people to kidnap Qin Yue from the military. What exactly she did, I don't know, but after that day, Qin Yue started to behave cautiously and dared not express her love for Brother Gu!
I heard that Qin Yue also fell seriously ill during that period. The army doctors said it was due to extreme fright. At that time, I thought Zhang Wan'er was not a good person, especially considering Qin Yue's status.
Even if Yang Zhiguo was displeased, he would have to have solid evidence before daring to act against the power behind Qin Yue. But Zhang Wan'er didn't consider this so much. I think her actions are very impulsive, or rather, irrational for Brother Gu!"
Chen Lishu already sensed Zhang Wan'er's madness without Su Nian needing to say it. She gestured, thinking how could a normal person persistently cling to Gu Xingdong after knowing he had a wife and children? To obtain Gu Xingdong, she was even willing to abandon her own reputation!
However, it was not the time to gossip about Zhang Wan'er. After gaining this insight, Chen Lishu gradually asked, "If you were Zhang Wan'er and found that exchanging your reputation had no effect, from which angle would you proceed?"
"Brother Gu has not changed his mind for so long, so Zhang Wan'er's patience must be running out. She wouldn't target Brother Gu anymore but would target you! Since you're at home every day, it's naturally difficult for her to hire people to kidnap you and kill you directly. The biggest possibility, I'd say, is to target Shuse Group!
But you are no longer the Chen Lishu of a few years ago; you command enough influence to extend your reach into your company. Nowadays, she's just spreading some insignificant rumors outside, about the company's products, or using this competition to ruin your reputation!
Zhang Wan'er is incredibly foolish, but she's also very smart. She probably knows that ruining your reputation through the competition is still a bit uncertain, so she needs to prepare for both outcomes." Su Nian paused here, resting one hand on the steering wheel, her expression gradually becoming solemn.
Seeing Su Nian's change in expression, Chen Lishu raised her eyebrows, looking curious. "What's wrong? Have you thought of some useful information? Tell me about it."
"Madam, I heard that Zhang Wan'er has been making medicine for Madam He recently! Do you think this vixen might be doing something to Madam He? For example, putting something in the medicine! If Madam He falls ill because of it, your attention will surely be diverted from the competition, and she'll want to distract you!" By the end, Su Nian felt her analysis was very sound. She suddenly slapped her thigh, her face filled with annoyance.
"What was Madam He thinking? Knowing what kind of person Zhang Wan'er is, yet entrusting her with the task of making medicine. No, we need to hurry back and explain this to Madam He immediately!" After speaking, Chen Lishu could clearly feel the car speeding up considerably.
Watching the scenery whiz by, Chen Lishu somewhat helplessly rested her forehead with her hand and said unhurriedly, "I just went to the hospital to check the components of the medicine dregs. There were no problems!"