Yang Zhiguo had no way with Zhang Wan'er. He couldn't hit her or scold her, so he could only say sternly, "I won't blindly believe your nonsense anymore. As for the matter of you getting involved with Gu Xingdong, I will investigate it thoroughly. If it's true, I'll have to discuss the solution with your mother and maternal grandfather. Don't be smug. From today onwards, we will be monitoring your behavior!"
"I refuse. I still have to go and check on Madam He's health during this time. As long as I can capture this big fish, Madam He, my distance from Gu Xingdong will shorten."
She wanted to snatch away all of Chen Lishu's supporters, one by one. Only by doing so could she use her status to defeat Chen Lishu.
Yang Zhiguo didn't give her a chance to negotiate. After a cold snort, he said, "I'll go call Li Zhem ing right now and have him keep an eye on you. Without my permission, you absolutely cannot leave this room! As for Madam He, don't even think about it. They've seen all sorts of things and met all kinds of people. Your little schemes are mere tricks in front of her. I advise you to behave yourself and not end up regretting it after you've ruined yourself!"
After saying this, Yang Zhiguo left the room without looking back, leaving Zhang Wan'er alone in the room to ponder how to solve this matter.
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Meanwhile, at the courtyard.
Madam He, who was being talked about, sneezed several times. Seeing this, Grandpa He nervously went to his parents' side and asked, "What's wrong? Is your body uncomfortable again? Haven't you taken your medicine?"
Madam He, after sneezing, rolled her eyes at Grandpa He. "It seems you really wish I were unwell. It's just a few sneezes, do you need to be so nervous! Oh, right, didn't you say you were going to check the ingredients of these medicines? Hurry up, it's almost time to take them again. If these medicines run out, I'll have to call Zhang Wan'er over again, and I'm not willing to! We may not know Zhang Wan'er's character in detail, but after these few investigations, we can see she's not a good person. I don't want to owe anyone like her. More importantly, this favor might make Lishu feel awkward."
"I was just dealing with some company matters and didn't have time to find that friend to check the ingredients of the herbs. Alright, alright, your old man will go out now. Are you sure your body is not uncomfortable anywhere? If anything feels wrong, remember to tell me!" Although Grandpa He's tone had a hint of impatience, his actions were honest. Before leaving, he even prepared hot tea and a blanket for Madam He, so she could rest comfortably on the sofa.
After walking a considerable distance with his cane, Grandpa He finally arrived at his friend's house. The sky had already darkened. Seeing his friend who had just returned home, he teased, "No one knows you better than I do. Fortunately, I didn't come too early, or I'd be waiting at your door indefinitely!"
Chen Tong was a bit surprised to see Grandpa He appear before him. Then, he pursed his lips and retorted, "I was seeing a patient for someone else today. I didn't expect you to visit. Since we're such good friends, why didn't you call or send me a message?"
"I know you have your own matters to attend to. And since the old lady's condition has eased a bit, I thought it would be fine to find you after you're done with your work." As Grandpa He spoke, he followed Chen Tong into his house.
Upon hearing Grandpa He's words, Chen Tong frowned deeply and asked with confusion, "What's wrong with her? She was fine when I examined her last time. How did she suddenly fall ill?"
"I failed to protect her, and I don't know how to describe it to you. It's as if she suddenly fell ill. She can't stop coughing, and she's losing weight visibly."
Chen Tong's expression grew increasingly serious upon hearing Grandpa He's description. "Is the situation that serious?"
Grandpa He nodded. "She's taking medicine, and the situation isn't that severe. I've come to you mainly to see if there are any problems with the combination of these medicines."
"These medicines weren't prescribed by a professional doctor? If not, I need to find time to visit your house. After all, medicine has its own toxicity. Who knows if some medicines might interact with her condition?" After saying this, Chen Tong patted Grandpa He's shoulder with a look of disappointment and asked through gritted teeth, "With your status, isn't it easy to find a reliable doctor? Why would you rush into seeking help due to desperation and find medicine for her yourself, instead of finding a trustworthy doctor? You're really senile now. You used to be so sharp, how can you be doing such foolish things? No, I'm canceling all my appointments tonight and going with you! Who knows if her condition will worsen under your care?"
Grandpa He shook his head with a wry smile. "Alright, alright, you're the senile one. Do you think I don't know about finding doctors for her? The problem is, I've consulted both domestic and international experts, and none of them have found anything new. Your main task now is to check if these herbs can be taken together. We can discuss the medical treatment tomorrow morning when you're free."
Since Grandpa He didn't seem to be lying, Chen Tong looked at the herbs and fell silent for a moment before starting to sort them. The further he looked, the more unreadable his expression became.
Seeing his expression, Grandpa He thought there was a problem with the herbs and became very anxious. He hesitated, opened his mouth, and organized his thoughts, but for a moment, he didn't know how to ask.
Just as Grandpa He was enduring the agonizing wait, Chen Tong finally spoke. "I've taken a look. These herbs, whether eaten by a healthy person or a sick person, will only increase her benefits. However, these herbs are quite rare. It would be difficult to find a second batch now. Where did you get this batch of herbs?"
Hearing this result, Grandpa He was completely relieved. "A young girl gave it to me. I don't know if she has another batch, or if you have any insider information. If so, I'll send people to search for it now."