C14 You Are a Quack!

Su Ningning turned around as a man entered through the doorway. He stood around 5 feet 10 inches tall with a broad, muscular build. Clad in a crisply tailored black suit, he moved with deliberate steps, his thick eyebrows twisted into knots above his steely gaze, which was fixed on Su Ningning. The man exuded an overwhelming hostility that was palpable to anyone in his presence.

Chu Yuancheng stepped further into the room, taking a deep breath to contain his anger. He bowed slightly and addressed the elder with respect, "Grandfather."

Ji Ye's brow furrowed slightly as he responded in a warm tone, "Eldest young master."

"Big brother," Chu Yichen greeted with a neutral tone.

Su Ningning was about to speak, but Chu Yuancheng cut in sharply before she could utter a word, "Mr. Ji, you're well aware of grandfather's condition. Surely this isn't appropriate?"

Ji Ye shuddered, stepping forward and bowing, ready to assist, "Young master, you..."

Chu Yuancheng's icy stare settled on Su Ningning, full of scorn, "Grandfather's illness isn't something just anyone can diagnose. Should something go wrong, who will be held accountable?"

He had initially thought Chu Yichen had brought back a fiancée, but was she just a charlatan?

"Yuancheng, be quiet," commanded Old Master Chu from the bed, where he had propped himself up, his voice carrying a mix of authority and frailty.

Chu Yuancheng immediately bowed his head, his eyes betraying his resentment, "Grandfather, your illness..."

"I'm aware. Baby Ning is here at my personal request to attend to my health. Please, leave us," the old man said, his voice firm yet weak.

Chu Yuancheng's hands, clenched into fists, trembled as he cast a resentful glance at Su Ningning and Chu Yichen before storming out.

Su Ningning glanced at Chu Yichen, wondering if there was bad blood between the brothers. And had she inadvertently become caught in the crossfire?

After all, the entire Chu family had just witnessed her arrival with Chu Yichen.

With the room now free of interruptions, Su Ningning gently helped Old Master Chu lie back down. She deftly produced a set of silver needles, inserting each one precisely into the acupuncture points on his legs.

The butler, who had been standing vigil, watched with concern as Old Master Chu's leg was adorned with needles, resembling a porcupine.

Old Master Chu's legs had long lost all sensation. Despite numerous renowned physicians administering acupuncture and prescribing medications, there was no improvement in feeling.

Ji Ye was undoubtedly concerned, yet in that moment, he dared not utter a sound for fear of disrupting Su Ningning's concentration.

As time progressed, Su Ningning's expression grew increasingly cautious. Her lips were tightly pursed, her gaze unwavering from Old Master Chu's legs. She had effectively blocked out all surrounding noise, fully immersed in her own world.

Her pale fingers deftly manipulated the silver needles inserted into the old man's body. With her touch, the needles emitted a faint buzzing sound.

Chu Yichen stole a glance at her. Beads of sweat had formed on Su Ningning's porcelain-like face. Her eyes radiated a sense of precision and earnestness, exuding an ineffable allure that set his heart racing.

Chu Yichen felt an impulse to reach out and wipe away her sweat.

Suddenly, Old Master Chu's eyes sparkled with excitement. He clutched Ji Ye's arm, his voice shaking with emotion, "Old Ji, my leg... I think I can feel something!"

As Old Master Chu's voice trailed off, Chu Yichen swiftly redirected his attention. His deep-set eyes shimmered with excitement as he once again turned to observe Su Ningning.

His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. Undoubtedly, his emotions were a complex mix at this moment.

Ji Ye's heart leapt with joy, his eyes brimming with tears of elation. Observing the serene Su Ningning, his heart swelled with excitement. Indeed, appearances can be deceiving!

How young was Su Ningning, yet it was clear that this young woman was truly a match for the Third Master!

"Master, this is wonderful news!" the butler exclaimed, his voice thick with emotion.

Tears welled in his reddened eyes as he faced Su Ningning with overwhelming gratitude, "Miss Su, thank you."

Overcome with emotion, Ji Ye suddenly knelt before Su Ningning.