Just as the Qian family members were about to mock, their eyes widened in shock:
Shunzi's ashen face was visibly improving at a speed that could be seen with the naked eye!
My heavens, this is simply unbelievable!
The fool actually knows medicine!
And his medical skills are so exquisite!
"Alright, after another half hour of rest, Shunzi will wake up!"
While everyone was still immersed in shock, Er Zhu removed the needles from Shunzi and spoke slowly.
"Thank you, Er Zhu. Without you, we old folks wouldn't know how to go on!"
Hearing this, Aunt Qian was relieved. Tears streamed down her face as she clasped Er Zhu's hand. Her knees bent, and she was about to kneel.
Uncle Qian, having snapped out of his shock, rushed over and knelt directly before Er Zhu.
"Er Zhu, please don't blame your uncle. I was just blinded by all this."
Uncle Qian apologized to Er Zhu, his eyes filled with tears and his voice choked with sobs.
Thinking back to what he had just said, Uncle Qian's eyes were full of regret.
He knew about everything that had been happening in the village lately. How could he have been so foolish?
Thankfully, Er Zhu hadn't left. If he had, Shunzi would truly be dead!
"Er Yi Fu, Shunzi isn't awake yet. Why are you apologizing?"
"You're normal people. How can you be fooled by a fool!"
Just as Uncle Qian was apologizing to Er Zhu, the middle-aged woman spoke up again.
Even though Shunzi's complexion was improving, it didn't mean he would live!
Perhaps this was a final surge of vitality before death?
The middle-aged woman crossed her arms and looked at Shunzi's face, increasingly convinced it was the latter.
Of course, she only said this to herself and didn't dare to voice it.
The Qian elders glared at the middle-aged woman disapprovingly. They wanted to defend Er Zhu but didn't know what to say.
After all, Shunzi was still unconscious, and they wouldn't believe anything else they said now.
Er Zhu completely ignored the woman, not even sparing her a glance from start to finish.
He felt that even looking at such an idiot was a waste of time!
In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed. Shunzi's complexion continued to improve, but he remained unconscious.
Seeing this, Uncle Qian, who was kneeling on the ground, quickly stood up, his eyes filled with grief and indignation.
He had trusted Er Zhu so much, only to find out the guy was indeed lying to him!
"I say, fool, are you putting on too much of a show!"
Just as Uncle Qian was about to question Er Zhu, Aunt Qian Xiao Feng let out a snort and sarcastically asked.
"Sister Xiao Feng, you've waited more than half an hour. Just a minute past the mark and you're already impatient to make a scene?"
Uncle Qian was about to chime in, but Li Mei, who had just arrived at the doorway, was faster.
Having overheard the conversation, Li Mei understood that Er Zhu must have endured a lot of mockery here!
What a bunch of idiots!
Li Mei's face immediately darkened. She furrowed her brow and glared fiercely at the middle-aged woman.
"Oh, Widow Li, are you worried? So, you two are together?"
Qian Xiao Feng was surprised by Li Mei's sudden interjection. She glanced at Li Mei and directed all her anger towards Er Zhu onto her.
"Enough, all of you, get out!"
Just as Qian Xiao Feng was about to continue her taunts, Er Zhu, who had been largely silent, suddenly spoke.
His tone was chillingly cold, enough to make one tremble!
Er Zhu's gaze swept over Qian Xiao Feng. Though his expression was blank, his eyes were piercingly clear, like those of a frozen ice cellar!
Others could mock him, but they absolutely could not mock Li Mei, nor could they casually insult Li Mei's purity!
Otherwise, he wouldn't hesitate to take action!
An eerie silence fell upon the room, broken only by a faint cracking sound of bones. Qian Xiao Feng shivered involuntarily, her retort stuck in her throat.
She had never known a fool's tone could be so sharp!
Beside him, Li Mei looked at Er Zhu's tall, slender figure, her eyes slightly reddening.
She knew that Er Zhu had spoken up precisely because of her!
"Cough, cough, Grandma..."
The moment of silence was shattered by a weak, childish voice, which came from Shunzi!
Seeing that Shunzi had woken up, Aunt Qian immediately hugged her grandson into her arms, and the two of them wept in each other's embrace.
Grandpa Qian was stunned, his face flushing crimson. He embraced his wife and grandson, tears of joy streaming down his face.
Everyone in the room was dumbfounded. They looked at the sobbing trio and then at Er Zhu.
The fool had actually been telling the truth!
All of them, so many people, were not as capable as a fool!
Even though no one would believe such a statement, the facts were undeniable!
Qian Xiao Feng stood there, dumbfounded, her eyes fixed on Shunzi, as if she were hallucinating!
Shunzi had actually recovered!
A fool could actually understand medicine, and with such exquisite skill!
My goodness, this is utterly unbelievable!
Qian Xiao Feng swallowed hard in shock. She wanted to say something but didn't know what to say.
The villagers outside the courtyard craned their necks to look inside. Upon seeing Shunzi sitting up, their faces contorted in horror.
Especially the two who had spoken first, their eyeballs almost fell out!
This must be a miracle doctor who's a fool!
Inside the house, after what felt like an eternity of crying, the trio finally released each other.
"You people, don't come to my house again from now on. I'm cutting ties with your families!"
Aunt Qian wiped her eyes, which were swollen like peaches. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she pointed at the relatives who had mocked Er Zhu the most and declared.
She had never liked these people, but she had to maintain relations out of family obligation.
Thinking back to their sarcastic remarks just now, Aunt Qian's back turned cold.
If Er Zhu had been driven away by them, or if they had angered Er Zhu, Shunzi would truly have been lost!
This branch of their family was the only one left, and it couldn't be ruined by these uncultured old women!
"Er Yi, we..."
Those people immediately panicked. They frowned and tried to explain.
Not associating with them was out of the question. Her second aunt's family was the wealthiest in the Qian family, and they needed to cling to this powerful connection!
"Go, go, go. We won't listen to your explanations!"
But before they could finish, Uncle Qian walked over and pushed them outside.
As soon as he got them outside, Uncle Qian slammed the door shut with a bang. A flicker of apprehension crossed his eyes.
Thankfully, his wife had intervened, or their grandson would truly have been lost!
The few middle-aged women stood at the door, flushed with shame and indignation. The villagers in the courtyard and on the walls burst into laughter.
"We don't want to associate with you either, who the hell cares!"
Qian Xiao Feng, her face burning with anger, stomped her foot forcefully, uttered these words, and turned away.
Seeing Qian Xiao Feng leave, the others also slunk back home.
Er Zhu, it's all your fault, you just wait!
They walked away quickly, their eyes filled with malice!