"Xiao Wan, could you write me a piece of calligraphy later?"
He Liren, a pharmacist, had completely taken a liking to Wan Yunting after seeing his prescriptions. In his many years as a pharmacist, even Jiang Yichun’s handwriting couldn’t compare to Wan Yunting’s. He particularly enjoyed dispensing medicine using Wan Yunting’s prescriptions because the flowing, fluid, and perfectly executed Slender Gold script made him unable to put them down.
"And me too."
Another pharmacist, Chen Jinfu, was younger than He Liren.
"Sure, I'll write a calligraphy piece for each of you, Masters, later."
Seeing that they liked his handwriting, Wan Yunting naturally wouldn't refuse. He understood the importance of maintaining good relations with the pharmacists.
"Doctor Wan, what is this medicine you're prescribing today, and why is the dosage so large?"
As He Liren and Chen Jinfu busied themselves preparing the medicine, Wan Yunting glanced at Kang Nuolan, who was following him, her demeanor quiet yet exuding a sense of aloofness. "This medicine is for bathing. It can strengthen the bones and muscles."
The two pharmacists were surprised. They had already witnessed Wan Yunting’s medical skills and naturally believed him.
Soon, the three bags of herbs were prepared. Wan Yunting had Kang Nuolan pay the bill, then he pocketed his prescription. After all, such a prescription could not be easily leaked.
The two left the pharmacy and returned to the ground floor hall. Wan Yunting handed the three bags of herbs he was carrying to Kang Nuolan. "Remember, when you get back, buy a large wooden barrel specifically for bathing."
"Then, have someone who knows how to boil medicinal herbs help you prepare this. Add it to hot water, soak in it for an hour, and do this continuously for a week. Do you understand?"
Kang Nuolan nodded, half-understandingly. However, Wan Yunting could tell she hadn’t fully grasped it. "Never mind. I'll come to your house this afternoon and teach your housekeeper how to prepare the medicine. You can go back first."
"Okay, thank you, Teacher." Kang Nuolan expressed her sincere gratitude and prepared to leave with the herbs.
Wan Yunting shook his head and went upstairs to continue his work.
At noon, Su Ke’er came by again. This girl had specifically come to deliver lunch. They ate in the consultation room, chatting and laughing.
Just then, Jiang Yichun entered. Seeing them eating intimately, his old face froze.
"Dean Jiang, is there something you need?"
Wan Yunting put down his chopsticks. Jiang Yichun then recovered and smiled, "It's nothing. I just wanted to have some tea with you and discuss the conference the Chinese Medicine University will be hosting next month."
"Alright, I'll come to your office after I finish eating."
"Good, good. Take your time eating..."
Jiang Yichun chuckled and retreated, shaking his head and sighing, regretting his granddaughter's lack of ambition.
"Brother Yunting, eat this."
Su Ke'er, the little sweetheart, was unfazed and continued to pick up dishes for Wan Yunting. They ate and talked happily, like a young couple.
After lunch, Su Ke’er didn’t linger. She got up and returned to the emergency department for her shift.
Wan Yunting tidied up, then went to Jiang Yichun’s office for tea...
In a blink, it was afternoon. Wan Yunting retrieved his medicine from the pharmacy and drove to his second brother's house.
As soon as he reached the villa's entrance, he heard a loud argument from the courtyard. It was Zheng Peihui, pointing at her daughter, "Chulin, you must divorce him!"
"This useless good-for-nothing is even taking drugs. Hmph, just like his rapist brother. They're both scumbags."
Wan Dongming, sitting on a patio chair in the courtyard, looked dazed. He had long since become numb to his mother-in-law.
"Mom, Dongming isn't taking drugs himself; someone deliberately harmed him."
Wang Chulin tugged at her mother, trying to explain. But Zheng Peihui shook her off, "I don't care if he was harmed or not. He's touched drugs now, and he'll never be able to quit. Do you want to live with a drug addict like him for the rest of your life?"
Zheng Peihui had also learned about the incident from a nurse at the hospital, so she rushed over angrily and stated decisively, "You must..."
"I will help my second brother quit drugs!"
Before she could finish speaking, she was coldly interrupted by Wan Yunting, who entered carrying the medicine.
Zheng Peihui immediately turned around, her large eyes glaring fiercely at Wan Yunting. Recalling how he had toyed with her last time, she was furious. "How dare you show your face? If it weren't for you, would your second brother have become like this?"
Wan Yunting’s expression was indifferent. What she said was true; if not for him, Shen Ziqiang and his son wouldn't have targeted his second brother, leading to the subsequent events.
"Don't try to sow discord here. I will quit drugs."
His second brother, who had been sitting there, stood up and coldly threw a sentence at Zheng Peihui before turning and heading into the villa.
"You..."
Zheng Peihui was furious. Wan Yunting ignored her and followed in with the medicine, leaving her outside to curse incessantly...
"Second brother, I'll change your dressing."
Wan Yunting approached and untied Wan Dongming's left arm to change the dressing. He apologized, "Second brother, I'm sorry. This matter has indeed implicated you..."
"Third brother, don't say that. We are brothers; there's no need to say such things." Wan Dongming shook his head and looked at him, smiling. "Besides, you avenged me. I feel at peace now."
Although he said this, Wan Yunting still felt guilty, blaming himself for not being able to protect his family, which led to this situation.
After changing the dressings on Wan Dongming’s hands, Wan Yunting took out a small bottle of prepared medicinal ingredients, which he had asked the two pharmacists to process into pills. "Second brother, your addiction isn't severe. These are Chinese medicinal pills I prepared. When you feel uncomfortable, take one. It can reduce the pain. I believe you can definitely quit."
"Okay, thank you, third brother."
Wan Dongming accepted the medicine. He was now determined to change his previous cowardly personality...
Wang Chulin wanted Wan Yunting to stay for dinner, but he declined because he still needed to go to Kang Hongwen's house. He bid farewell to his second brother and sister-in-law and drove straight to Hongcheng Garden.
At five in the afternoon, Wan Yunting's car slowly stopped at the main entrance. The butler recognized him and respectfully opened the villa's large iron gate for him.
"Doctor Wan, are you here to see Mr. Kang? He hasn't returned yet," the butler said.
Wan Yunting shook his head, "I'm here to see the young lady."
"The young lady is in the gym in the back garden. I'll take you there."
With that, the butler led Wan Yunting directly to the gym in the back garden. Sure enough, he saw Kang Nuolan and her group of classmates practicing Taekwondo diligently.
"Why is he here again?"
Yang Siyu's expression turned grim as soon as she saw the butler bring Wan Yunting in. Ye Zhengyang and the others were also displeased. They hadn't forgotten how he had defeated them last time.
As a result, Kang Nuolan ran over when she saw him. "Teacher, you're here."
"Teacher?"
Ye Zhengyang and Yang Siyu and the others were shocked, finding it hard to believe.
Wan Yunting glanced at the students and smiled at Kang Nuolan. "Have you prepared the things I asked you to get?"
"Yes, I've bought them back."
"Good, then let's begin."
Saying that, Wan Yunting turned and walked out. The old butler led him to the back kitchen...
"Nuolan, how did he become your teacher?"
Yang Siyu and the others rushed over, pulling Kang Nuolan. Ye Zhengyang exclaimed excitedly, "Nuolan, aren't you learning Taekwondo anymore?"
Kang Nuolan shook her head and said calmly, "He has a way to help me enhance my strength and speed, so I have become his disciple."
"Nuolan, how can you take someone like him as a teacher?"
Ye Zhengyang said anxiously, "You don't know, he's a rapist who was just released recently."
"What, a rapist...!"
Yang Siyu and the other students were astonished. Even Kang Nuolan raised her eyebrows slightly. She truly didn't know about this.
However, after witnessing Wan Yunting's internal martial arts and considering her father's high regard for him, Kang Nuolan had her own judgment. "You all practice first." With that, she turned and followed him out.
"Nuolan..."
"I'll go take a look." Yang Siyu chased after her.
Ye Zhengyang was left with a furrowed brow. Since the incident last time, he had investigated Wan Yunting's identity. He hadn't expected Kang Nuolan to actually recognize him as a teacher.
Ye Zhengyang was filled with rage. Kang Nuolan was the woman he was pursuing, and he had to find an opportunity to severely warn that scoundrel not to have any improper thoughts...