After a wealthy woman went bankrupt, her live-in husband became her sugar daddy.

"Okay, let's go."

Lin Nan ruthlessly dismissed me, her gaze fixed on me with a hint of coldness.

I suppose she didn't want me to appear in front of Jiang Yichen.

"I'm sorry, I know I made a lot of mistakes in the past, but now I just want to make up for them."

My voice softened, tinged with apology.

Lin Nan reacted as if she had heard a joke, "Make amends? If you really want to make amends, then find a way to cure his stomach disease."

"What should I do?" I murmured to myself, looking down.

Thinking about the days I abused Jiang Yichen in the past, I felt even more distressed.

If I hadn't caused so much trouble before, he wouldn't be in this situation, and I wouldn't be in this predicament.

Lin Nan glanced at me, her voice indifferent, "There is a highly skilled TCM doctor named Li. If you really want to help, go and find him to treat Jiang Yichen."

These words immediately ignited my hope, and without thinking, I made the promise.

"I will definitely find TCM doctor Li."

Lin Nan looked at me with a hint of mockery and then ignored me.

After I left, I asked my best friend to help me find out where Dr. Li was.

Dr. Li, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, has long since retired and no longer sees patients.

Many people who came to him because of his reputation were ruthlessly turned away.

My best friend told me that Lin Nan deliberately made things difficult for me by asking me to go see Dr. Li.

I knew that all along, but considering that I was the one who caused Jiang Yichen's stomach problems, I decided to give it a try.

If I could really persuade Dr. Li to come out of retirement, it would lessen the guilt I feel.

I'm genuinely afraid that Jiang Yichen might suddenly die one day.

Every day, Dr. Li practices Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) in the park downstairs from his home.

Therefore, I got up very early to go to the park, hoping to take the initiative to strike up a conversation.

But I waited for a long time and didn't see anyone.

Just as I was about to give up and come back tomorrow, an old man in a long robe suddenly appeared in a corner of the park.

I recognized him immediately as Dr. Li.

I quickly jogged over to catch up.

However, as soon as they got closer, they heard Dr. Li start cursing.

"I said I'm not going to see a doctor, so stop bothering me here."

Dr. Li directly chased away a group of people who were trying to chat him up.

Seeing this, I dared not go forward to disturb them, for fear of ending up like those people.

When Dr. Li looked at me, I immediately pretended that I was also there to practice Baduanjin.

Fortunately, he didn't say much.

While I was practicing Baduanjin (Eight Pieces of Brocade), I was silently observing TCM doctor Li, but I was extremely anxious.

Jiang Yichen's condition can't be delayed any longer; I must find a way to get close to this doctor.

Before long, only Dr. Li and I were left in a corner of the park.

I was pondering in my heart when I should go up and bother you.

Just as I was struggling with this decision, he actually walked towards me.

I thought he had figured out my intentions, and I felt a pang of panic.

Is he here to kick me out?

Unexpectedly, Dr. Li just smiled and took the initiative to start a conversation with me.

"Young lady, your Eight Pieces of Brocade posture is incorrect. Did you learn it wrong?"

I was taken aback for a moment, then seized the opportunity and immediately adopted a humble attitude, eagerly seeking advice.

"I've only just started learning and haven't memorized many of the moves yet. Could you teach me?"

Seeing my reaction, Dr. Li chuckled and said with a sigh.

“Young people these days don’t like practicing this, but you’re different. I’ll teach you.”

He personally instructed everyone on every single movement.

I practiced with him for a while, and sure enough, I felt a sense of ease all over my body.

Contrary to his appearance, Dr. Li was not cold and aloof; on the contrary, he was very approachable.

And so, we agreed to exercise together every morning.

This is a rare opportunity.

After a while, we got along fairly well.

But I was still worried about Jiang Yichen's stomach problems, so one morning I pretended to have a stomach attack.

Seeing me crouching on the ground clutching my stomach, Dr. Li stepped forward and asked, "What's wrong, young lady? Is your stomach upset?"

Taking this opportunity, I quickly explained my symptoms and asked him to prescribe some medicine for me.

But Dr. Li saw through my lie at a glance and exposed me directly.

“You don’t look like you have a stomach ailment. You can’t fool this old man.”

I suddenly felt a little nervous and didn't know how to make an excuse.

Seeing that I couldn't hide it any longer, I had no choice but to get up and tell the truth.

“Li, the one with stomach problems is actually my friend. I came here for him, and I'm the one who caused his illness.”

Upon hearing this, Dr. Li looked at me quietly, without giving a direct answer.

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, I bit my lip and apologized.

"I shouldn't have lied to you, I'm sorry."

Dr. Li simply waved his hand and didn't blame me too much.

"Bring him here."

He actually agreed!

I was overjoyed and quickly thanked him before rushing back to the hospital.

However, as soon as I arrived at Jiang Yichen's ward, Lin Nan stopped me.

“I found TCM doctor Li, and he asked me to bring Jiang Yichen over.”

But Lin Nan didn't believe me at all.

"Gu Mo, there's a limit to how much you can lie. Who would believe you if you said something like that?"

She looked at me coldly and said, "Get out of here and don't cause trouble."

I quickly grabbed her arm. "Have Jiang Yichen come with me. Maybe Dr. Li can really cure him?"

Lin Nan did not back down at all.

The commotion at the door eventually disturbed Jiang Yichen, who was lying in his hospital bed.

"Lin Nan." He coughed lightly, his face pale and somewhat frightening.

How come he looks so haggard after only a few days?

Lin Nan frowned and looked at him, "I hope you don't get fooled by her."

Jiang Yichen gestured to her not to worry, and then left the hospital with me.

On the road.

Remembering that Jiang Yichen had a stomach hemorrhage a few days ago, I couldn't help but ask, "Jiang Yichen, how's your stomach problem these past few days? What did the doctor say?"

These words immediately drew sarcastic remarks from the man.

"Gu Mo, isn't it a little too late for you to care about me now?"

I fell silent, unsure how to answer.

But he didn't intend to stop there, and continued, "Don't forget, you were the one who said back then that skipping a few meals wouldn't kill you."

Jiang Yichen's words left me speechless. He was right; I was the one who caused him to become like this.

I don't know what else to say besides apologizing.

I took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Jiang Yichen, I was young and ignorant back then, and I hurt you. It was all my fault."

Jiang Yichen's gaze darkened further.

"It's too late to apologize now."

Upon hearing this, I lowered my stance even further and begged for his forgiveness.

"I hope you can give me a chance to make amends..."

Jiang Yichen suddenly reached out and grabbed my chin tightly, saying each word slowly and deliberately, "Gu Mo, I will make you pay for everything you did to me, one by one."