Chapter 80: Family

Translator: _Min_

Gu Dais brows furrowed slightly, Grandpa s.h.i.+ is sick?

Lin Ye sighed, He suddenly fell ill with a fever a month ago, so severe that he had to be hospitalized. Hes been getting better lately, but theres still s lingering cough. The doctor said itll take another two months to fully recover. They wanted to keep him in the hospital for further observation, but the old man insisted he was fine and threatened to starve himself if he wasnt allowed to leave, so we had to take him home.

As the two talked, they unknowingly reached the villa, and s.h.i.+ Kun overheard them.

s.h.i.+ Kuns eyebrows shot up, and he glared at Lin Ye, booming energetically, Little Dai, dont listen to those doctors nonsense. I feel perfectly fine. They just want to cheat me out of my money! Cough, cough, cough

Lin Ye quickly stepped forward, lightly patting s.h.i.+ Kuns back, Dad, be careful.

s.h.i.+ Kun waved his hand, Its nothing, nothing. Im fine.

Then he looked up at Gu Dai, his eyes s.h.i.+ning with excitement, Little Dai, come over here and let Grandpa s.h.i.+ have a look.

Gu Dai walked closer, noting the changes in the old mans appearance since she had last seen him. There were more wrinkles on his face, and his hair had turned completely silver. Despite these changes, he still gave her the same warm feeling as before.

Gu Dai greeted him, Grandpa s.h.i.+.

s.h.i.+ Kun acknowledged her, looking her over with a smile, Little Dai, its great that youre alive. Theres hope for the Gu family. Youve become more radiant but also a bit too skinny. Havent you been living well these past three years? Why dont you live with Grandpa s.h.i.+ and Nuannuan, and Ill hire some chefs to fatten you up?

Gu Dai had indeed lost weight in the stressful years shed been staying with Song Lings family, but she rea.s.sured him with a smile, Grandpa s.h.i.+, Im skinny thin. Being slender is the trend, so Ive been dieting on purpose.

s.h.i.+ Kun shook his head, disapproving, No, no, thats not good. You should be plump. You must consider s.h.i.+ family as your own home.

s.h.i.+ Kuang, who had just finished a meeting, also chimed in, Your father and 1 were sworn brothers. Ive always considered you as my daughter.

Lin Ye and s.h.i.+ Nuan nodded in agreement, Yes, we are all your family.

Tears welled in Gu Dais eyes, but she fought to hold them back, only to have them spill over. She wiped them away, nodding emphatically.

Gu Dai hastily presented the gifts she had prepared, These are the gifts Ive brought. 1 dont know if youll like them.

s.h.i.+ Kun laughed, We love them, we love them. Anything from you is welcome, but dont bring gifts when you come to see me in the future, or Grandpa s.h.i.+ will be angry.

Gu Dai quickly complied, remembering that Grandpa s.h.i.+ was still coughing, Grandpa s.h.i.+, I once studied medicine with a master. Would you like me to take your pulse and check your condition?

As soon as Gu Dai finished speaking, s.h.i.+ Kun extended his hand, smiling, Why not?

Gu Dai placed her fingers on s.h.i.+ Kuns pulse, and a few minutes later, she rea.s.sured him, Grandpa s.h.i.+, theres nothing seriously wrong. Its just a lingering cough, like the doctor said. I can prescribe some herbs, and youll feel better in a few days. If youre worried about the medication, you can have a doctor look at it.

s.h.i.+ Kuns eyes widened with delight, No need to look, I trust Little Dai. Nuannuan, quickly bring the pen and paper.

s.h.i.+ Nuan excitedly complied, quickly fetching them.

Gu Dai wrote down the names of the herbs within moments.

s.h.i.+ Kuang handed the paper to his a.s.sistant to retrieve the medication and then looked at Gu Dai, still with a bright smile, Were truly grateful, Daidai. Tell me what gift you want, and Uncle s.h.i.+ will have it bought for you.

Gu Dai quickly shook her head, Uncle s.h.i.+, you said were family. Im just prescribing some medicine for a family member; this is what I should do. How could I ask for a reward?

s.h.i.+ Kuang immediately agreed, Yes, yes, were all family, no need to talk about these things.

Lin Yes admiration for Gu Dai grew as she observed her calm and medical skills. She couldnt help but ask, Daidai, have you liked anyone these past few years? When you were little, you and s.h.i.+ Wen were always together, and you were very close.. If you havent found someone you like, why not consider s.h.i.+ Wen?