"Second sister-in-law, how are you feeling now?"
Wan Yunting's hand was still holding the silver needle, infusing the 'Qi' of his internal energy into Wang Chulin.
"Mmm, I feel warm all over, much better."
Wang Chulin's voice was now stronger than before. She clearly felt a magical warmth flowing within her body from the acupoints pricked by the silver needles, which was very comfortable.
Good that she felt comfortable...
Due to the excessive consumption of his internal energy, Wan Yunting's forehead was covered in beads of sweat. He wiped it with his left hand and let out a sigh of relief.
Although he wasn't using the 'Thirteen Needles of Ghost Gate' passed down by his master this time, activating acupuncture effects by transforming internal energy into Qi consumed a lot of physical strength.
"Third brother, is everything alright now?" Wan Dongming asked.
"Everything's fine," Wan Yunting nodded.
Zheng Peihui, standing beside them, scowled and said, "When the ambulance arrives later, take Chulin to the hospital for treatment."
As a result, Wan Yunting and Wan Dongming ignored her.
This angered Zheng Peihui so much that she stood with her hands on her hips, "Also, you cannot live in this house!"
"Mom, Chulin and I have discussed it, and we want third brother to stay here for a while..."
"No discussion!"
Zheng Peihui roared at Wan Dongming, "This villa was bought with my Wang family's money as your marital home, and you don't have the final say here."
"Mom, you are too..."
"It's okay, second brother..."
Wan Yunting pulled his second brother's arm, shook his head, and chuckled, "I'll go to eldest sister's place later."
Hearing this, Wan Dongming felt dejected and even more guilty, feeling that he had let his third brother down.
After a while, Wan Yunting withdrew the silver needle from the Baihui acupoint on Wang Chulin's head. He exhaled a breath of turbid air and saw that his second sister-in-law's complexion had regained some color. "Second sister-in-law, the cold evil qi in your body is quite severe. It's best to treat it with traditional Chinese medicine. From now on, stop taking those Western medicines, otherwise, your body won't be able to withstand it."
"Okay, thank you, third brother." Wang Chulin nodded slightly in thanks.
"Then I'll remove the needles for you in a moment..."
Half an hour later, Wan Yunting removed all the silver needles from Wang Chulin's body.
Then, the ambulance arrived, and Zheng Peihui had the doctors and nurses take her daughter to the hospital for treatment.
Wan Dongming wanted to object, but it was useless. In this family, the mother-in-law's word was law!
"Third brother, I'm sorry."
Wan Dongming's face was full of shame, and he didn't know how to face his third brother.
"Second brother, I think second sister-in-law treats you quite well. You don't need to pay attention to her mother," Wan Yunting said with a smile.
Actually, it was himself who should be apologizing. If he hadn't offended Chen Tao (the villain!) back then!
The family wouldn't have encountered this trouble, and second brother wouldn't have to live under someone else's roof, enduring such humiliation and living without any dignity.
"I've already called eldest sister. Take this phone, and the car parked outside is mine. Drive it to find eldest sister. I need to go to the hospital to take care of your sister-in-law." Wan Dongming handed him a new mobile phone and a car key.
Wan Yunting nodded in response and then advised, "It's still better to treat second sister-in-law's illness with traditional Chinese medicine!"
"Alright, I'll hire an old Chinese medicine doctor for your sister-in-law later."
After speaking, Wan Dongming, urged by his mother-in-law, drove the Mercedes-Benz and followed the ambulance to the hospital with Zheng Peihui.
Wan Yunting shook his head and sighed, then turned his gaze to the old, silver Toyota sedan parked over there. He could imagine that his second brother's life as a live-in son-in-law was not going smoothly.
Having not driven for seven years, Wan Yunting drove away from the Bi Gui Yuan villa complex after regaining his feel for it.
The phone by the armrest rang, displaying an incoming call from his eldest sister, Wan Manyu. Wan Yunting immediately picked it up, but after pressing the screen a few times, he couldn't turn it on.
Mobile phones are so troublesome nowadays...
Finally, he successfully answered the call and said excitedly, "Sister, where are you? I'll come over to find you now."
"Third brother, I can only go out later. How about this, you find a place to have lunch first, and I'll come to find you later, okay?" His sister's pleasant voice came from the phone.
"Alright, sister. You go ahead and be busy. I'll tell you my location later."
After Wan Yunting finished speaking, the siblings hung up. He drove his car through the bustling commercial streets lined with tall buildings, turning around aimlessly. The changes in the city made him look bewildered and helpless...
Finally, he arrived at the snack street opposite his university campus, where he used to eat, and entered a small restaurant he frequented.
After telling his eldest sister his location, Wan Yunting ate the familiar flavors, which finally allowed him to regain the feeling of freedom. He was inexplicably excited, with tears welling up in his eyes.
Soon, a woman in a long dress walked in. She was wearing sunglasses and a mask. She looked around, and then, seeing Wan Yunting sitting in the innermost corner, she walked over.
Looking at the woman who was heavily covered, Wan Yunting only recognized her as his eldest sister, Wan Manyu, after she took off her glasses. He stood up excitedly, "Sister, you're here."
"Third brother."
Seeing her third brother finally out of prison, Wan Manyu was also very happy.
Although she and her second brother visited him every three months, seeing Wan Yunting standing freely before her now made Wan Manyu hug him joyfully, "You're finally out."
"Mmm..."
Wan Yunting excitedly embraced his eldest sister, smelling the faint perfume on her, which was still so kind and familiar.
"Sister, please sit down."
Wan Yunting pulled her to sit down and signaled a waiter to order food, but Wan Manyu waved her hand, "No need, I've already eaten at home before coming."
Seeing this, Wan Yunting then asked the waiter to bring her a drink. Noticing Wan Manyu wearing a mask, he asked curiously, "Sister, why are you wearing a mask? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
Wan Manyu shook her head, her gaze unnatural, "It's better to wear a mask when you're out."
Wan Yunting nodded and didn't dwell on the issue. He then asked, "How is brother-in-law treating you?"
Wan Manyu paused for a moment before nodding, "He's treating me alright..."
"That's good."
Wan Yunting nodded. Suddenly, he didn't know what else to talk about with his eldest sister.
Perhaps they didn't see each other often, and they felt like strangers to each other.
However, Wan Yunting carefully noticed faint marks on her neck, as if she had been strangled!
"Your second brother told me that your mother-in-law wouldn't let you live in their house."
Wan Manyu said, "How about this, third brother? Didn't you learn medicine in prison? I used to work at Nanfang Hospital and have some connections with Vice President Zhang. I'll talk to him about your situation, and he's agreed to let you work at the hospital. Are you willing to go?"
"Okay."
Wan Yunting was happy, but then he worried, "But I studied Chinese medicine. It might not be suitable for a hospital, right?"
"It's alright, you can just run errands for now. I'll introduce you to a better job later," Wan Manyu said with a smile. "You've just been released, so get used to the changes in society first. Take your time, don't rush."
"Okay, thank you, sister." Wan Yunting nodded with a smile.
"Then I'll take you to the hospital now."
Wan Manyu clearly didn't want to chat much longer. She picked up her bag and went to pay.
Wan Yunting followed behind her. For some reason, he felt that his eldest sister seemed to be intentionally keeping her distance from him!
Nanfang Hospital.
"Manyu, long time no see."
A middle-aged man in a white coat was Zhang Jianlin, the vice president of Nanfang Hospital.
"Director Zhang, I'll treat you to a meal later."
Wan Manyu shook hands with Zhang Jianlin and then pointed to Wan Yunting beside her, "This is my third brother. I hope Director Zhang will take good care of him in the future."
"Hello."
Wan Yunting extended his hand, but Zhang Jianlin merely glanced at him and made no move to shake his hand.
He turned to Wan Manyu and said with a lecherous smile, "Manyu, don't worry. I'll arrange a good position for your brother!"
"Alright, thank you, Director Zhang."
Wan Manyu nodded. She didn't know what job Jianlin would arrange for her third brother. She turned to Wan Yunting and said, "Third brother, the hospital has dormitories. You can stay here for now, work hard, and contact me if anything comes up. I have to go back now."
"Okay, sister. Thank you for your trouble."
Wan Yunting nodded, then smiled and said, "If I have time later, I'll come to see my niece!"
Wan Manyu nodded in agreement. Zhang Jianlin called out with a vulgar grin, "Manyu, don't forget to treat me to a meal later!"
Wan Manyu nodded expressionlessly and turned to leave.
"Follow me."
Zhang Jianlin's expression instantly changed. He glanced at Wan Yunting and then turned to walk into the hospital.
Wan Yunting touched his nose. Although Zhang Jianlin looked down on him, it was his eldest sister who had secured this job for him, so he didn't say anything.
"From now on, you'll be responsible for the cleaning work on the first floor. You need to mop it every morning and evening, and also clean the ordinary wards..." Zhang Jianlin instructed as they walked through the hospital lobby.
"And another thing!"
Zhang Jianlin then turned back and sternly warned Wan Yunting, "I know you've just been released from prison. According to regulations, the hospital doesn't accept people who have served time. If your sister hadn't begged me, I wouldn't have kept you."
"So, you'd better not get into any fights or cause trouble in the hospital, understand?"
Looking at Zhang Jianlin's disgusted and scornful gaze and expression, Wan Yunting raised an eyebrow, his heart feeling heavy.
It was indeed as he had thought before: it was very difficult for people who had been to prison to survive in society after their release...