Chapter 7

Zhou Honghong responded and diligently noted down the steps for steaming and applying the medicine, then saw Doctor Zheng out the door

The second concubine sincerely said: "Honghong, we will be grateful to you for a lifetime, mother and son."

It was not until the day when Shi Jieyi woke up and actively requested to see Cheng Yi that the Shi family finally allowed it

His disciplinary measures this time were extremely severe. After the beating, he expelled both the second concubine and the severely injured Cheng Yi from the house

Zhou Honghong was reviewing the subjects for the exam scheduled for tomorrow. Upon coming out, she encountered the second concubine, and a sense of unease welled up within her

Shi Jieyi was so deeply in love with Cheng Yi that she could risk her life for him, so she absolutely could not be the one to separate them. She could not commit such a sin. At this moment, she felt an impulse to reveal the truth to the old master and no longer involve herself in the affairs of the Cheng family

At that time, Shi Jieyi committed suicide by ingesting sleeping pills

No. It has been rescued.

I no longer wish to continue acting with that Zhou Honghong. Let the old man get angry if he wants to. " After a pause, Cheng Yi's gaze turned cold. "Did he say something unpleasant to you?"

The second concubine was so frightened by the latter part of the sentence that her vision went dark, and she almost lost her balance

He did not refute, but merely insisted on seeing Shi Jieyi

Zhou Honghong was initially aware of Cheng Yi's serious injuries and had mentally prepared herself. However, when she actually saw him, her eyes felt a bit warm, and she almost shed tears.

Zhou Honghong deeply regrets her earlier assertiveness. If she had not fabricated that lie, would things have escalated to this point?

Mother Zhou is not a hard-hearted person either, and she said: "Second Madam, my elder brother has gone to Huangxi Town to do some small business, and his house has been vacant until now. However, it has been a long time since anyone lived there, so it is a bit shabby. If you don't mind, you can stay there for the time being."

After the doctor left, the second concubine was filled with worry. "The doctor did not say whether it can be cured or if there will be any lingering issues..."

The old master has become furious. He has always felt that Cheng Yi is difficult to control, and initially thought he could force him to submit through wealth, but unexpectedly, he still could not manage to subdue him

Zhou Honghong noticed his grim expression and asked with concern, "What happened?"

Zhou Honghong felt apprehensive, "Then she..." The word was stuck in her throat and she couldn't get it out

Mother Zhou recalled a small pharmacy on the street, run by an elderly traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. The Zhou family had a fairly good relationship with him, so she said: "Honghong, you and the second madam go pick up Cheng Yi first, and I will invite Doctor Zheng over for a visit."

Cheng Yi did not explain, his gaze was cold and piercing, and he said to her fiercely: "Zhou Honghong, you troublemaker!" He then turned and left.

I need to go back to the pharmacy to get a few medicines. After examining Cheng Yi's injury, Doctor Zheng made a decision in his mind

He silently kept watch outside the hospital room, watching over continuously

When the mother discovered her condition, she hurriedly took her to the clinic in town. Upon seeing the situation, the doctor decisively stated that they should go to the hospital in the city

Where is Cheng Yi now? Zhou Honghong is really afraid that if someone comes late, he will...

The second concubine pleaded with the old master in tears, asking him to first allow Cheng Yi to see a doctor, and that everything else could be negotiated.

On the way back, Zhou Honghong pushed the cart and quietly asked, "Second Madam, doesn't Old Master Cheng Yi avoid this kind of play?"

The second concubine was already in a state of panic. Upon seeing Mother Zhou, she asked, "Where is Honghong? I need to find her."

Shi Jieyi glanced at the small glass of the door, seeing her parents outside watching closely. She did not dare to lean into his embrace, only pouting and saying: "At that time, I really didn't know what was wrong with me; I was completely entranced."

"Second Madam, please do not say that. In fact, he is not a bad person..."

In a fit of rage, the old master disregarded her pleas for mercy and ordered the butler to lock the main door

"What can I be angry with you about?" Cheng Yi spoke in a gentle tone, with a hint of indulgence. "When you act like this, it makes me uncomfortable."

A grandson who cannot be controlled is not what he desires

But as long as Cheng Yi can wake up, then whatever exam it is can be left to it

The classmates over there immediately began gossiping. "You don't know, do you! Shi Jieyi committed suicide! I heard she was deceived by that guy!"

Cheng Yi did not come to find Zhou Honghong for several days after that

During this period, Rong Bojun provided him with food and drink. Rong Bojun and Cheng Yi became acquainted through conflict, and later developed a strong friendship. He knew that Shi Jieyi was favored by Cheng Yi, and if anything were to happen, Cheng Yi would not be able to bear it, so he volunteered to be a support.

On the way, the Shi family called him, scolding him for being a heartless man who toyed with their daughter's feelings

The second concubine is a person of high principles and has not made many acquaintances in Yongji Town

It was Mother Zhou who opened the door

She only thought of Zhou Honghong

Mother Zhou should be present, and then go into the room to call her daughter out

She came out in such a hurry that she didn't even bring her private savings, and she has no place to stay. If she doesn't find a doctor for Cheng Yi, she is truly afraid

Zhou Honghong hurried to the kitchen to prepare the medicine. Zhou's mother was also in the kitchen, planning to reheat the leftover dishes from dinner for the second concubine to eat first

He never hides... he is just stubborn. After all, that is his grandfather... the old man has never hit this hard before. The second concubine showed signs of exhaustion, having long lost her previous composure and charm. "Honghong, what should I do if he..."

This is true, she can see that Cheng Yi places great importance on his mother

Cheng Yi gave her a hug, no longer pursuing the matter, and advised her to rest well

What kind of ruthless heart does this old man possess to resort to such cruel measures

Dr. Zheng returned immediately after picking up the medicine from the pharmacy and handed it to Zhou Honghong

Zhou Honghong said anxiously: "He won't. For the sake of the Second Madam, he will also grit his teeth and endure."

When we returned to the Zhou family, Doctor Zheng had already arrived

When Cheng Yi went to visit Shi Jieyi, it was not surprising that she was once again bombarded by the Shi family.

Shi Jieyi pouted, and Cheng Yi, not wanting to put Shi Jieyi in a difficult position, decided to leave.

Learning is what truly matters. She constantly gives herself this kind of reminder

She then remembered something, went home to fetch a quilt, and then walked towards the Cheng family with the second concubine.

Zhou Honghong hurriedly went to the neighboring grocery store to borrow a small cart. Since everyone was familiar with each other, the owner agreed without asking many questions

After Dr. Zheng administered the medicine to Cheng Yi, he said: "If this medicine takes effect, he will have a bowel movement within three hours, and there will be hope. Otherwise, there will be nothing more we can do."

Mother Zhou and Zhou Honghong were both astonished by the callousness of Old Master Cheng after hearing the account from the second concubine

Cheng Yi's wounds and clothes were stuck together due to blood, and the second concubine did not dare to pull at his clothes, only able to gently wipe away some of the bloodstains on his exposed skin

One of her brothers was somewhat ill and kept sleeping pills on hand. She had been experiencing sleep difficulties for a while, so she casually took a bottle from her brother's room.

Cheng Yi learned about this matter the next day. At that time, he was carrying out his daily task of taking Zhou Honghong to school.

Cheng Yi sat against the tree with her eyes closed, the streetlight casting a dim glow. The dark patches on her clothing accentuated the terrifying pallor of her face

Who would have thought that on the night before the last day of the exam, the second concubine would suddenly rush to the Zhou family for help

Zhou Honghong did not expect that the old master would be so ruthless. Pleading for mercy from the old master was not as urgent as saving Cheng Yi

Shi Jieyi shook her head with a smile, her face still pale. "It's not as bad as my parents scolding you, Cheng Yi... Anyway, it's just a little over a year, just bear with it... As long as Zhou Honghong leaves, breaks up with you, then your grandfather won't have much to say."

Then she forced herself to calm down. The final exams were approaching, and after the exams, she needed to have a serious talk with Cheng Yixiang.

She also raised her finger, looking as if she were swearing an oath

"Will there be any aftereffects?" The second concubine's voice trembled, and she could only hold onto Zhou Honghong's hand, seeking a point of support.

Mother, let me take care of this. You go and keep the Second Madam company, as she is not feeling very well.

I believe you are confused. It's fine as long as everything is okay

Upon returning to the Cheng family, he laid all his cards on the table with the old master

She fears that tomorrow's exam is likely to be a failure

The second concubine repeatedly expressed her gratitude, almost kneeling down to bow her head, but Mother Zhou quickly helped her up

Upon seeing the condition of the injured person, he said with a serious expression: "This young man will likely be unable to get out of bed for quite some time."

After speaking, he comforted the second concubine, "Old Zheng has no vested interests with the Cheng family, he should be able to help."

Still near the Cheng family, I truly cannot bring him over. I first ran to the clinic, but to my surprise, the old gentleman exerted pressure on them, and they dared not treat Cheng Yi... he... Auntie was becoming increasingly choked with emotion as she spoke. In the end, she held back her tears tightly, barely managing to finish her words. Her nails dug deeply into her palm, suppressing endless sorrow.

Zhou Honghong stood frozen in place for quite a while, completely unaware of what had happened. Looking at his back, she wanted to chase after him, but ultimately stopped in her tracks

Cheng Yi was truly beaten badly; he fainted after managing to get out of the Cheng family home

She no longer cares about her reputation, as long as she can save her son

The second concubine did not know how to express her gratitude other than saying thank you

She was also not in the mood to chat casually with her classmates and found an excuse to hang up the phone

She made a phone call to her classmate in Wushan Town, tentatively inquiring about Shi Jieyi

Thus, we turned to the county town. Fortunately, the rescue was timely, and life was saved

When the two were alone, before Cheng Yi could lose his temper, Jie Yi first acted coyly. "Don't scold me. I was confused at that time, I didn't really want to commit suicide."

I still need to carefully examine the injuries

Dr. Zheng, accustomed to the fluctuations of the family members, continued to speak calmly: "If he shows any reaction, then these few medications should be steamed in water for 20 minutes, wrapped in gauze, and applied as a hot compress to the severely injured areas."

Hmm. Call me when the food is ready. Sigh, what is going on, why is that old person so ruthless..." Mother Zhou sighed and handed the kitchen chores to her daughter before stepping out.

The time given by the Shi family was very limited, and Cheng Yi could not afford to be overly sentimental; she could only address the matter at hand first

The second concubine gave a bitter smile and fell silent.

Fortunately

The Shi family angrily accused him of being the main culprit and drove him away, not allowing him to see them

Zhou Honghong brought a basin of warm water and asked the second concubine to wipe Cheng Yi first

Cheng Yi's expression turned extremely unpleasant after receiving the call, yet he remained silent

She has some doubts, unsure whether the lie she fabricated was exposed by the old gentleman, leading to some trouble, but she cannot find out what exactly happened in the small town

As expected, upon seeing her, the second concubine cried and said that Cheng Yi was on the verge of death and asked her to help plead for mercy

Old Zheng is quite skilled at dealing with iron injuries, so there should be no problem. Mother Zhou could only say this, guessing that the second concubine was probably still hungry, and added: "Second Madam, you haven't had dinner yet, have you? I'll go make some porridge; you must be exhausted this evening."

When the parents of Shi's family saw the two engaging in intimate actions, they immediately rushed in and told Cheng Yi to get lost

The room was silent, with everyone waiting for Dr. Zheng's diagnosis

It was only upon closer inspection that I noticed the clothes were covered in blood. Not just on the back, but also on the chest and legs.

This week, Honghong does not want it; he likes Shi Jieyi.

Zhou Honghong spread the quilt on the small cart and then worked together with the second concubine to support him. During this time, Cheng Yi frowned and let out a few hums.