The matriarch has returned; that spendthrift son is truly daring!

The atmosphere became awkward at that moment; the air froze, and everyone stood still.

Song Yanzhou frowned, his eyes fixed on the rose in Zhou Yangjun's hand. What was this guy up to?

He probably didn't intend to give it to his sister!

If so, then he's doomed.

Zhou Yangjun knew, of course, what the consequences would be if Song Yanzhou found out that he had plotted against his sister.

The brain worked at lightning speed, and finally came up with a brilliant idea.

Zhou Yangjun smiled brightly, raised the rose, and presented it to Song Yanzhou.

He smiled and said, "Song Yanzhou, it's been a long time since we last met. This is for you."

Upon hearing this and seeing the vibrant roses, Huo Xiaoyu's mouth dropped open in shock, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah! You, you are actually... Oh my god, Song Shuyue, your brother, they... they are actually!"

Huo Xiaoyu gestured incoherently with her hands, looking utterly shocked and as if she had just realized how it was.

Song Shuyue's lips twitched, her temples throbbed for no apparent reason, and a surge of emotion welled up in her chest.

No wonder Song Yanzhou doesn't have a single woman around him; he's always surrounded by a large group of men.

He's a hopeless romantic, but she never expected he was actually...

Song Shuyue expressed that she was heartbroken and could not accept it.

He shook his head helplessly and rubbed his temples with both hands.

Out of sight, out of mind; she felt like she could spit blood.

"You guys chat, I'm going back now."

After saying that, she quickly fled the scene, her footsteps leaving afterimages, showing that she didn't want to stay a second longer.

Song Yanzhou's outstretched hand missed its mark. Just as he was about to explain, Yueyue's figure had already disappeared into the night.

He looked at Zhou Yangjun in front of him, and he never expected that this guy would be this kind of person.

No wonder she keeps asking me out to dinner.

Inquire about your own schedule.

Instead, try to get closer to yourself.

How could a grown man like him...?

Zhou Yangjun was heartbroken. Watching Song Shuyue leave without a second thought, he knew she must have misunderstood him.

I feel like crying!

Song Yanzhou pushed away his roses and said coldly, "Zhou Yangjun, I don't need these. I am a man, you should know that. Please stay away from me from now on."

After saying that, Song Yanzhou quickly left.

Zhou Yangjun cried herself to death.

His sexual orientation is perfectly normal.

After returning home, Song Yanzhou kept explaining to Yueyue, not wanting her to see him as that kind of person.

Although she had explained, Yueyue's gaze always held a hint of something ambiguous.

Song Yanzhou really wished he could go back and punch Zhou Yangjun a few times.

From now on, I must not be close to him anymore.

Huo family

Huo Linyu sat by the window, unable to fall asleep for a long time. He recalled the scene at the banquet, and his heart had never pounded as it had today. He thought that this would be how his life would be from now on.

Like the water in a dead well, it was still, without a ripple, and utterly lifeless.

The only thing I can do is contribute to the family.

But she said she could get back on her feet.

There was no disdain in her eyes, no contempt or disdain like others showed towards him.

Instead, she calmly said that if you believe her, she can get back on your feet.

Huo Linyu knew very well that the reason she couldn't calm down was not just because someone wanted to heal her, but because that person was her.

Song Shuyue.

There was a knock on the door. He was puzzled. Who would come looking for him in the middle of the night?

When the door opened, it was Huo Sijing.

"Big brother, you absolutely must not listen to Song Shuyue. She's only been enrolled for a few months and is just trying to save face by deliberately toying with you. Don't you know, Master Jing initially said he wanted to take her as his disciple, but later he changed his mind. It's all because of her bad character. You must think this through!"

Huo Linyu's face turned cold instantly after hearing these words.

He snapped impatiently, "Huo Sijing, shut up! Get out!"

Huo Sijing stared at the slammed door, gritted her teeth, and thought, "It's like a dog biting Lü Dongbin; they don't appreciate a kind heart."

The next day

When it was revealed that Huo Xiaoyu was Master Jing's apprentice, some people envied her and some admired her. The two people who couldn't accept it the most were Jiang Qianyun and Huo Sijing, who hated Huo Xiaoyu terribly.

Jiang Qianyun also remembered what Song Shuyue had said that day, and realized that it must be her!

It was she who orchestrated this, which led to Huo Xiaoyu becoming Master Jing's apprentice.

Song Shuyue! It's you again! Why do you always have to go against me?

A month from now, I will make you wish you were dead.

just wait.

"Jiang Qianyun, you've really gotten bold, daring to make a bet with someone using the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Academy."

Jiang Yu strode in aggressively. He had been busy these past few days and hadn't seen her for several days.

Jiang Qianyun was about to create such a huge mess for herself.

He was furious.

Jiang Qianyun snorted coldly, her face showing no remorse or panic. Instead, she confidently replied, "Uncle, what are you afraid of? Do you really believe that bitch can make that good-for-nothing Huo Linyu stand up?"

With a loud "smack!", Jiang Yu, filled with rage, slammed his hand on the table.

Jiang Qianyun was startled.

“Jiang Qianyun, it seems you still don’t know where you went wrong. Your mistake was saying those things to Huo Linyu. Do you know how important the cooperation with the Huo family is to us? You really don’t know your place. Jiang Qianyun, go to the Huo family and apologize right now.”

Jiang Qianyun gritted her teeth, trembling all over, clenched her fists, and retorted loudly, "Why! I won't go. You have never really cared about me. You are not my family. Song Shuyue has bullied me time and time again, and you have turned a blind eye. If it weren't for her, I would have been Master Jing's disciple long ago. I will make her wish she were dead."

Jiang Yu was so angry with her that he almost fainted. Even now, he still doesn't understand where she really went wrong.

What does her complicated relationship with Song Shuyue have to do with Huo Linyu?

And what about the bet? Does she know what the Jiang family will lose once Huo Linyu stands up?

Stubborn.

**

Song Shuyue's treatment officially began. Jingyuan asked Song Shuyue for the prescription for a dose of medicine, but Song Shuyue refused to give it to him, so he sulked and refused to speak to Song Shuyue.

He sat in the corner, filled with resentment, his eyes following Song Shuyue's every step.

As soon as the person turned around, he immediately dodged away, pretending to be furious.

Song Shuyue didn't take it to heart. Huo Linyu arrived on time. "Mr. Huo, please come to the inner room."

Huo Linyu: "Okay."

Huo Linyu followed her inside, and there was a small house filled with flowers and plants, which was very warm and comforting.

Song Shuyue pulled out a chair and sat down. Today she was wearing a navy blue top with gold embroidery on the edges, which was both retro and elegant, like a plum blossom that had been quietly blooming through the years.

“Mr. Huo, I have reviewed your medical records. I now require you to discontinue your usual treatment and medication. I will re-prescribe your medication. For the next month, you only need to follow my instructions. If you adhere to my advice during this period, there shouldn’t be any major problems.”

Following doctor's orders is the most basic thing to do.

If Huo Linyu doesn't listen to her and does something else on his own, then her treatment will be ineffective.

Huo Linyu smiled faintly, his eyes revealing determination. "Of course, please rest assured, Miss Song, I will report to you truthfully what I eat for each of my three meals a day."

Song Shuyue wanted to say that it was unnecessary, but since this would reduce a lot of trouble, she agreed with him.

"How about we add each other on WeChat first? I can keep you informed about things later."

"Ok!"

Huo Xiaoyu and Jing Yuan secretly hid by the door, craning their necks to squeeze inside. The two of them, master and apprentice, jostled each other.

Jing Yuan tapped Huo Xiaoyu on the forehead, "Hey girl, can't you go in? You and she are good friends, and besides, that's your older brother inside. It's only natural for you to go in. Hurry up and go."

Huo Xiaoyu pouted, "Master, I'm not going. Song Shuyue didn't let me in. How can I go in on my own? That would be so rude."

Jing Yuan gritted his teeth and sneered, "Politeness! I've never seen you be polite before, but now you're putting on an act with me. Hurry up and go in and see how he's treating your older brother. Learn something, understand?"

Huo Xiaoyu directly saw through his thoughts, "Master, don't you just want to know how Song Shuyue administers the needles? If you want to see for yourself, why don't you go instead of making me go?"

Jing Yuan's eyes widened. "You, you, you little brat, if you don't say a word, do you think you can't piss me off?"

Song Shuyue had noticed the two of them long ago. After adding them on WeChat and accepting their request, she turned to them and said, "Come in!"

Huo Xiaoyu excitedly ran inside, but Jing Yuan, still concerned about saving face, hesitated to go in and stood at the door, waiting for Song Shuyue to invite him in again.

Is he shameless?

He begged her so many times, pleading and sighing, but she just wouldn't agree!

Although he knew that geniuses had pride, they had known each other for several months.

Can't this girl have a little compassion and take pity on this lonely old man?