The Brother's Duty: Sparring Partner for His Sister

It had been some time since Ji Chuxing first treated the old lady at Xi Hua Hall, but she hadn't let the matter slip her mind. Since it was for medical purposes, Bo Yanchen didn't stop her and personally escorted her to Pine Forest Villa.

"Call me when you're done, and I'll come to pick you up."

Ji Chuxing nodded and entered the villa. Just as Second Master Bo's car descended the mountain, he received a call from Old Huang.

"Mr. Bo, is Student Ji feeling unwell and taking a day off today?"

Bo Yanchen: "…"

Well, his little girl had skipped class right under his nose, and he had even played accomplice. What could he do? He had to take responsibility for his own little girl.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Huang. I got caught up in work and forgot to inform you."

Old Huang was merely checking in, and upon hearing Bo Yanchen's explanation, he understood, "Alright, then let Student Ji rest well. But tomorrow is the city-wide senior high school exam. Will Student Ji be able to attend on time?"

Bo Yanchen paused, "No problem."

After hanging up, he chuckled softly and instructed Fang He to drive to the largest bookstore in South City.

Fang He assumed he was going to buy some supplementary materials for Ji Chuxing and considered warning him that Miss Ji might resent him for it. However, he watched as his master wheeled himself into the psychology section.

Fang He: "?"

Then, he saw Bo Yanchen pick up a book titled, "What to Do When Your Teenager Is Rebellious and Dislikes School?"

Fang He: "…"

Master, you really don't have to go to such lengths.

Meanwhile, the old lady was overjoyed by Ji Chuxing's arrival. She had been watering flowers in the garden, and upon hearing that Ji Chuxing was here, she rushed out without hesitation, much to the butler's dismay.

"Little Miracle Doctor, you've come!"

Seeing the old lady in good spirits, Ji Chuxing nodded, "The old doctor mentioned you called several times, so I came to check on you. How has your recovery been recently?"

She genuinely liked this generous old lady who paid well. So, she examined the old lady's pulse.

Ji Chuxing nodded in satisfaction, "Mmm, your recovery is progressing well. I'll continue with the acupuncture and prescribe another set of herbs. We'll do one more session next week. After about five sessions, we can evaluate the results and see how your recovery progresses. If all goes well, you could easily live to be 90 or 100."

It wasn't a serious issue to begin with; the old lady was still quite robust, but at her age, there were always some discomforts. Her previous treatments abroad hadn't been effective, leading to her current condition.

Hearing Ji Chuxing's words, the old lady felt reassured.

Ji Chuxing suggested she go have breakfast, and as she sterilized the needles, she caught a whiff of a delicious aroma. Despite having eaten breakfast an hour ago, Ji Chuxing felt her stomach growl loudly.

The old lady glanced at her stomach.

Uh.

Ji Chuxing remained composed, swallowing, "Actually, I had breakfast this morning."

As long as she wasn't embarrassed, the embarrassment was on others.

The old lady smiled knowingly, as if she understood Ji Chuxing's craving, "I had the kitchen prepare red bean and yam congee. Little Miracle Doctor, would you like some?"

Ji Chuxing swallowed, nodding politely, "Sure, thank you."

When she sat at the dining table, head down, savoring the sweet and fragrant congee, she didn't notice the gentle and loving look in the old lady's eyes. It was as if a kind grandmother was watching her beloved granddaughter enjoy her meal, feeling content.

Ji Chuxing devoured two bowls before setting down her chopsticks, even considering a small burp. After a short break, she began the acupuncture. Before she was done, she heard some commotion outside.

It sounded like the butler announcing the eldest young master's return.

Ji Chuxing wasn't disturbed. Half an hour later, she finished the treatment, washed her hands, and emerged to find Wen Lianan sitting on the sofa, talking to the old lady.

"You?" Ji Chuxing was a bit surprised.

Wen Lianan, however, was not. When the butler mentioned the Little Miracle Doctor was giving the old lady acupuncture, he knew it was Ji Chuxing.

The old lady was somewhat surprised, her gaze shifting between her grandson and Ji Chuxing, and she grew increasingly displeased with her grandson!

"Do you know each other?" the old lady asked softly.

Ji Chuxing's tone was calm, "We've met."

Wen Lianan wanted to say she was Zhou Ru's daughter, but remembering the old lady's dislike for Zhou Ru and Ji Chuxing's estrangement from her, he decided not to. He felt Ji Chuxing would definitely be angry. So, he simply nodded, "Yes, we know each other."

The old lady looked at Ji Chuxing, then at her grandson, becoming more and more annoyed. Whenever girls visited before, he was never this calm. Now, he even seemed a bit warm.

He wouldn't...

No!

He's not good enough for the Little Miracle Doctor!

Wen Lianan had no idea what the old lady was thinking and would surely protest if he did.

Ji Chuxing hadn't realized the old lady was part of the Wen family. In her previous life, she had never met the Wen matriarch. In fact, she had only seen the Wen brothers a few times and didn't have a deep impression of them, as Wen Liming and Wen Lichuan were rarely home.

Ji Chuxing didn't realize the old lady's thoughts and was about to leave. But then she saw the butler bringing in a fish.

The old lady said, "Let's have squirrel fish and sweet and sour fish for lunch."

Ji Chuxing couldn't resist, even swallowing saliva. It was already 11 o'clock. The old lady smiled, "Little Miracle Doctor, it's almost noon. Stay for lunch? I'll have the driver take you down the mountain afterward."

Ji Chuxing sat gracefully, "Alright, I won't be polite then."

The old lady observed her grandson for a while, ensuring he had no ill intentions, before allowing him to take Ji Chuxing for a walk in the garden to pass the time.

As soon as they entered the garden behind the villa, Ji Chuxing took a stance, "Come on!"

Wen Lianan, seeing her ready to fight, was both amused and exasperated. Last time in the old town, Ji Chuxing had wanted to fight, but he refused. He knew she was upset when she left.

Knowing Wen Lianan was the eighth-ranked assassin, Gou Chen, Ji Chuxing was eager to test her skills against him. Eighth place shouldn't be too weak. Although she didn't have an urgent need, she couldn't stand being less than 30% as strong as her past self. She needed someone to help her break through and improve.

This time, she wouldn't let Wen Lianan off.

Wen Lianan, seeing Ji Chuxing's determination, had no choice but to comply. Despite his poor relationship with Zhou Ru and Ji Chuxing's estrangement from her, she was still his acknowledged sister.

By the time the kitchen staff called them for lunch, the garden was a mess, though they appeared composed.

"Oh dear, what happened to the branches and leaves?"

Ji Chuxing paused, and Wen Lianan said, "Maybe it was too hot, and the plants couldn't handle it, so they broke."

The cook looked up at the early winter sky, clearly skeptical, "Young Master, don't take advantage of my lack of knowledge, please."