CHAPTER 614: CHAPTER 603: THE DIVINE DOCTOR FATHER-IN-LAW OF THE PRESTIGIOUS FAMILY’S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW

"Chanchan." Ye Qiu noticed his daughter’s self-blame and gently patted her shoulder, "Dad used to live alone before, right? It was quite good, and young people like you have different living habits from mine. There’s no need to live together, I might not even prefer it! It’s so much more comfortable living by myself."

Comforted by Ye Qiu like this, Ye Chan was a bit amused and crying at the same time: "Then I won’t move over there either, I’ll just stay here with you."

"No way." Ye Qiu deliberately put on a stern face, "You’re all grown up and still want me to support you, go ahead, hurry up and move out. What are you doing living with an old man like me? What if you get a boyfriend?"

When Ye Qiu mentioned a boyfriend, Ye Chan thought of Gu Mingting, wondering how to tell her father about it.

"Daydreaming again, what’s up with you today?" Ye Qiu looked at his daughter suspiciously.

Ye Chan’s face turned red, and she averted her gaze: "Dad, what are you thinking, what’s so strange about me?"

Ye Qiu didn’t really believe her, but he said, "Since you’ve already bought the house, find some time to move over. Also, invite Mingmei over for dinner, I’ll cook something nice to thank her."

"Okay, Dad, are you really not moving with me?" Ye Chan continued to ask.

"No moving." Ye Qiu waved his hand, "Just come and visit me when you have time."

The next day, Ye Qiu went to a luxurious private hospital. At that moment, besides him and Ye Chan, Gu Mingting, Gu Mingmei, and Gu Hao were also present.

"Uncle Ye, thank you for your trouble." Gu Mingting expressed his gratitude earnestly.

"It’s no trouble, I haven’t even started treating yet, no need to thank me so soon." Ye Qiu sat on a stool to take the elderly man’s pulse.

Grandpa Gu was all smiles, showing no signs of the immense pain he was enduring: "These kids worry too much, they even had Doctor Ye come over. I know my own body, it’s just old age, even chenke has come knocking on the door, it’s nothing serious."

Ye Qiu stopped taking the pulse, continuing on his words: "That’s good, you have quite a positive mindset."

"Uncle Ye, is there still hope?" Gu Mingting asked anxiously.

Ye Qiu straightforwardly replied: "Just like your grandpa said, it’s just old age, the body’s functions are declining."

Upon hearing this, Gu Mingting and Gu Mingmei couldn’t hide their disappointment, but Grandpa Gu showed no reaction, resigned to his fate.

"However, if you trust me, I can prescribe something to alleviate the old gentleman’s pain and make his remaining days more comfortable," Ye Qiu added.

Old Sir Gu’s eyes lit up: "Really, is there a way?"

"Yes." Ye Qiu answered affirmatively, "But you need to understand, it can only reduce pain, not prolong life."

"It’s fine, it’s fine, to reduce the pain is already very good, I’m almost going moldy from staying in this hospital," Old Sir Gu said nonchalantly.

"Then we’ll trouble Uncle Ye," Gu Mingting and Gu Mingmei were slightly relieved seeing their grandfather’s happy demeanor.

"I’ll start with a few acupuncture needles, everyone else please leave, Gu Mingting stay to help me."

Upon hearing this, Gu Mingmei and Ye Chan left, while the doctors and nurses nearby panicked: "Hey, how can you let someone administer needles privately? What credibility does Chinese medicine have? This is messing around! What if something happens? Chairman Gu, President Gu, you must not be deceived!"

"Get out!" Gu Mingting rebuked them, "This is our own choice."

The doctor and nurse still would not give up: "But I have been personally treating Chairman Gu, I have the right to be responsible for him."

"I own 60 percent of the shares of this hospital, I also have the right to fire you. Get out, and apologize, don’t make me say it twice." Gu Mingting said coldly.

The doctor’s face suddenly turned ugly, he glanced at Ye Qiu, then stammered an apology.

"Sorry, Doctor Ye, for making you witness this farce." Old Sir Gu tried to smooth things over.

Ye Qiu certainly didn’t mind: "It’s fine, nowadays there are many charlatans out there, it’s understandable that people don’t trust traditional Chinese medicine."

That’s what he said, but he was thinking that one day he would make traditional Chinese medicine flourish in the world, the inheritance of the ancestors for thousands of years must not be allowed to fade away.

About an hour later, Gu Mingting opened the door to the hospital room. The anxious doctor who had been waiting outside walked in, only to see Old Sir Gu sweating profusely lying on the bed but looking much more spirited.

"Mr. Ye, thank you. I really feel much more comfortable after the acupuncture." Old Sir Gu said energetically, having been tormented by the illness for so long, this was the first time in years he felt relief.

"You’re welcome, I will come again in a few days to give you another acupuncture session, and along with the medicine I prescribed, you will feel even more comfortable."

The sparkle in Old Sir Gu’s eyes grew even brighter: "Then thank you, Mr. Ye."

The doctor looked at Ye Qiu dubiously, could it really be effective? But the energy of Old Sir Gu didn’t seem fake!

Gu Hao’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Ye Qiu, full of admiration—an admiration even his father, Gu Mingting, who was usually indifferent towards his son, noticed. He fell silent; the boy’s mother was a foreigner who only liked economics, how could Gu Hao take an interest in traditional Chinese medicine?

Old Sir Gu chuckled: "I heard that Gu Hao has taken Mr. Ye as his teacher? The child benefits greatly from your teaching, he used to not speak much, but now he’s become quite cheerful."

Ye Qiu patted Gu Hao’s head: "Gu Hao is quite smart and talented. Do the Gu Family want him to study traditional Chinese medicine for life, or do they want him to take over the family business later?"

"Let him do whatever he likes!" It was Gu Mingting who spoke, "Whatever he likes in the future, I won’t force him."

Hearing that Old Sir Gu did not object, Gu Hao’s eyes grew even brighter, and he obediently said, "Thank you, Dad."

A thought crossed Gu Mingting’s mind—he had never really liked this son, but just by agreeing to grant his son’s desire, he felt so appreciated; had he been wrong these past years?

Imitating Ye Qiu, he somewhat stiffly also patted Gu Hao’s head: "No need to thank me."

Although he tried his best to maintain gentleness, Gu Hao still felt a bit uneasy and scooted closer to Ye Qiu, looking at him with admiring eyes.

"This child and Mr. Ye are so fated!" exclaimed Old Sir Gu. If he hadn’t been ill in recent years, he would have personally taken care of the child himself; at least he wouldn’t have been neglected by his father. Fortunately, the child has found another master who loves him."

However, Ye Chan was thinking about something else at this moment—once she and Gu Mingting are married, wouldn’t their familial relationships become confusing?

Gu Mingting met her resentful gaze, somewhat puzzled.

What’s wrong? He asked silently. Ye Chan indicated she didn’t want to talk and felt very exhausted. How could she explain everything to her father when the time comes?