Chapter 49 - Something Happened
Zhang Daniu regurgitated repeatedly, and only after rinsing his mouth for two minutes did he breathe a sigh of relief and collapse into an old chair at home. “Such comfort. I can't even begin to describe how comfortable it is!”
Despite the subsequent discomfort, his body felt rejuvenated. It was as if he had been reborn, light as a feather, and he felt he could muster boundless energy.
Liu Mei harbored doubts. Based on what she had observed earlier, it didn't seem comfortable at all. However, it now appeared genuine, and she also noticed that after his “massage” from his son, Zhang Daniu became noticeably more lively and didn't even seem short of breath when speaking.
“Mother, you'll experience the comfort firsthand. You'll see once you try it,” Zhang Xiaoloong said with a smile.
“Just be gentle; my bones aren't as sturdy as yours,” Liu Mei quickly prepared the needles.
“Don't worry. I promise it won't hurt at all,” Zhang Xiaoloong assured, extending his hand.
Liu Mei had no toxins in her body, and although her blood vessels had aged somewhat, a few treatments would rejuvenate her like a young person.
“Ouch… It can't be, can't be…” Half a minute later, Liu Mei also exclaimed.
She now realized that her son had been in Yang Jingjing's room earlier, genuinely offering a massage, as she tried to call him out now.
Unlike Yang Jingjing, she wasn't as audacious and couldn't summon her son, regardless of how comfortable he was. She could only stand by and stop her son from pinching her.
Zhang Xiaoloong had to further control his Divine Power, making it gentler, until she got used to it.
Half an hour later, Liu Mei too felt the soothing sensation, even though she could scarcely believe it.
“Xiaoloong, when did you acquire this skill? With this talent, you could easily run a clinic in the county town and be highly sought after,” Zhang Daniu's eyes gleamed with enthusiasm.
“Indeed, that Blind Mo from Hetao Village has only two hands to provide massages. Many folks from the county town flock to him for his services. Xiaoloong's abilities are undoubtedly superior,” Liu Mei chimed in.
“It goes beyond that,” Yang Jingjing, who had seemingly been drawn by the commotion, joined the conversation. “I've encountered numerous renowned practitioners in Yanjing, and their techniques were impressive. But none compare to Xiaoloong. It's not just a simple massage; it feels as if he possesses qigong abilities as well.”
Zhang Daniu and his wife's eyes sparkled with hope. Even Yang Jingjing endorsed their son's exceptional talents. This indicated that their son had genuine potential. Regardless of whether he pursued higher education or not, his abilities could provide for the family and perhaps even earn him recognition.
The idea of their son attending college had always lingered in the minds of the two elders. On one hand, they aspired for him to become the prestigious top scholar in the Jin Science Department that everyone admired. On the other hand, they fretted over the possibility of a recurrence of the brain damage issue if he returned to school.
Moreover, if he didn't pursue higher education, he would be confined to farming on their small piece of land. Regardless of his capabilities, he would be tending to those few acres of soil.
Zhang Daniu and his wife were aware of their son's ambitions. He was not content with being an ordinary farmer working those few acres of land. This would necessitate significant effort on their part.
But now, given his newfound abilities, there was an alternative path. He wouldn't have to toil in the fields like they did in their earlier lives, surrounded by the yellow earth and open skies. At the very least, he wouldn't be confined to a greenhouse. This represented a promising future.
Their concern for their son had overshadowed the fact that Zhang Xiaoloong possessed the power to heal himself from any potential brain damage. Why worry when he could easily cure himself?
“Alright, enough about qi gong or acupuncture points stimulation,” Zhang Xiaoloong swiftly changed the subject. He didn't want to reveal too much. “By the way, Jingjing, could you call Yaru for me? Let her know I've taken care of the ground issue. Ask her to bring some people over to inspect the terrain.”
“You should call her yourself,” Yang Jingjing handed him her phone. “She'd love to hear from you personally.”
Zhang Xiaoloong didn't decline the call. Instead, he took the phone already dialed by Yang Jingjing.
“Jingjing, have you and the others made any progress? We made a pact not to cheat,” Chen Yaru playfully remarked, her voice tinged with fatigue.
“We've made some headway. Let's coordinate a convenient time at your end so we can inspect the terrain as per our agreement. There shouldn't be any issues, right?” Zhang Xiaoloong spoke into the microphone, and suddenly a series of clicking and various noises emanated from the other end. “Hey, what's happening over there?”
“No… No, was it Xiaoloong?” Chen Yaru finally regained her composure and asked gently, “I'll rush over early tomorrow morning. Oh, and… Well, we can discuss it further when we meet tomorrow.”
Zhang Xiaoloong wasn't sure what she was referring to, but since they were meeting soon, he didn't press further. “Alright, drive safely on your way.”
Chen Yaru hung up the phone, her heart still racing. She cradled the large green goose that had nearly slipped from her grasp and gently stroked it.
These past couple of days had been exceptionally busy for her, and the recent incident had heightened her urgency to call Zhang Xiaoloong. She hadn't expected to receive a call from him before she could make her own.
“Zhang Xiaoloong, Zhang Xiaoloong, how did you manage it?” She pondered with a tilt of her head. Suddenly, she remembered that she had a lot to take care of if she was visiting Qinghe Village tomorrow.
Exhausted from the entire day, she had been planning to take a shower and rest. However, in this moment, she found herself revitalized, organizing various pieces of information.
“Xiaoru, why are you working late again? Didn't I tell you not to stay up so late? Moreover, tomorrow's matter isn't urgent; you can prepare in the morning.” Chen Zhaomin scolded his daughter with a stern expression upon seeing her working late once more.
“It's okay, Dad.” Chen Yaru stretched her weary arm and yawned. “Zhang Xiaoloong's location is set. Tomorrow, I'm taking a team to inspect the site and quickly set up his glass greenhouse.”
“Oh?” Chen Zhaomin became interested when he heard it was related to Zhang Xiaoloong. Just as he was about to inquire further, he suddenly recalled something and swiftly pushed aside the documents on his desk. “You need to get more sleep. Look at those dark circles. Do you intend to meet Zhang Xiaoloong with panda eyes?”
“Huh? Do… do I have dark circles under my eyes?” Chen Yaru quickly touched her cheeks.
“Alright, regardless of whether you have dark circles or not, you shouldn't worry about such things anymore. Focus on Zhang Xiaoloong's affairs for now, and you must get some sleep. We can have a hearty meal tomorrow,” Chen Zhaomin chuckled. “Zhang Xiaoloong has a lovely reporter with him. Don't be careless.”
Business matters didn't concern him much; he was, in fact, quite optimistic about Zhang Xiaoloong. He hoped that Zhang Xiaoloong would live up to what Lee Donghua had said. He wished for Zhang Xiaoloong to become his son-in-law, which weighed heavily on his mind.
The following day, Zhang Xiaoloong, along with Chief Wang Tiezhu and a few others, was surveying the designated plot of land. Suddenly, Yang Jingjing rushed over, out of breath. “Xiaoloong, something has happened to Yaru when she entered the village.”
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