Chapter 4: The Three Yin Absolute Veins

Biting her red lips, leaving deep teeth marks, the small body trembled slightly. In just a blink of an eye, her smooth forehead was covered in large beads of cold sweat.

Although most of her attention was on the scenery outside, He Xuan noticed the strange behavior of the family of three across from her and cast a curious glance.

At that moment, Lu Qiwen, who had been reading, looked up and saw Yue Heng’s trembling body and sweat-covered face.

“Huh?”

Lu Qiwen couldn’t help but let out a soft exclamation and placed his hand on Yue Heng’s wrist.

Initially, Yue Yan was displeased with Lu Qiwen for touching his daughter’s hand without a word, but seeing Lu Qiwen’s serious expression, he held back his words.

Lu Qiwen was surprised. He hadn’t expected to encounter someone with the Three Yin Absolute Veins, a condition described in medical books, just by taking a train ride.

The Three Yin Absolute Veins were caused by an excess of yin energy in the body from birth. As one aged, the yin energy increased, eventually causing the veins to become blocked. Historically, those with the Three Yin Absolute Veins rarely lived past 18.

Lu Qiwen sighed and said, “The Three Yin Absolute Veins really exist. Here are some Nine Yang Pills. They can suppress the cold energy during the monthly episodes and reduce some of the pain.”

As he spoke, Lu Qiwen took out a porcelain bottle from his backpack and handed it to the stunned Yue Yan.

Yue Yan was momentarily dazed, then his face filled with excitement. His only daughter had been weak since childhood, and since she turned ten, she had endured monthly episodes of pain like being plunged into an ice cave. Despite consulting many famous doctors, they couldn’t even diagnose her illness.

The family had lost hope, but now someone knew what was wrong with their daughter. How could he not be excited?

With trembling hands, Yue Yan took the porcelain bottle and poured out a white pill with a faint fragrance.

Watching the young girl take the Nine Yang Pill, Lu Qiwen felt a pang of heartache. The Nine Yang Pills were difficult to make, and he couldn’t refine them himself. The ones he had were made by his late father.

Not only were they hard to come by, but they also cost a fortune. After handling his father’s funeral, Lu Qiwen had less than a thousand yuan left and was now stuck with a troublesome, scarred woman.

But seeing the girl’s complexion return to normal after the pill took effect, Lu Qiwen felt it was worth it.

Seeing their daughter’s pale face turn rosy, Yue Yan and Fang Qi were so moved they almost cried.

“Thank you, big brother.”

Yue Heng felt a warm sensation inside her cold body, like soaking in warm water. She had never experienced this feeling before and thanked Lu Qiwen in a sweet voice.

Lu Qiwen smiled at Yue Heng.

Yue Yan looked at Lu Qiwen with hope and said, “Young man, please save Heng’er. We’ll pay any amount to cure her.”

Lu Qiwen frowned slightly. Although he needed money, he wasn’t completely broke, and he didn’t have the ability to cure her.

Lu Qiwen shook his head and said, “I’m sorry. I know what illness she has, but I don’t know how to cure it. I’m afraid I can’t help you.”

Hearing this, the hope in Yue Yan’s eyes faded, and he seemed to lose his strength.

Fang Qi held Yue Heng and cried silently.

But Yue Heng smiled brightly and said, “Big brother, my name is Yue Heng. Thank you for the medicine. This is the first time I’ve felt warm. I’m already satisfied.”

Lu Qiwen was surprised by the young girl’s optimism despite knowing her limited lifespan. He smiled warmly and said, “I’m Lu Qiwen. I’ll give you all the Nine Yang Pills I have. They can help reduce your pain. Maybe one day, a cure will be found.”

Yue Heng beamed as she took the two porcelain bottles filled with Nine Yang Pills from Lu Qiwen.

He Xuan watched from the side, her eyes gradually brightening as she looked at Yue Heng chatting and laughing with Lu Qiwen.

When the train arrived at the station, Lu Qiwen and He Xuan got off. Yue Heng leaned out the window, waving her small hand at Lu Qiwen, “Big brother, I’ll come to see you after I return from Huangshan.”

Lu Qiwen smiled and nodded.

As the train started moving, Lu Qiwen picked up his luggage and said to He Xuan, “He Xuan, let’s go.”

“Where are we going?”

He Xuan’s clear voice sounded in Lu Qiwen’s ear.

Lu Qiwen was surprised and looked at He Xuan as if seeing something unbelievable.

Seeing his stunned expression, He Xuan laughed and said, “Why are you looking at me like that?”

Lu Qiwen mumbled, “Strange, did the sun rise from the west? You’re actually smiling.”

He Xuan glanced at the departing train and said, “I just have a scarred face. Compared to Yue Heng, I’m so much luckier.”

Lu Qiwen was surprised by the drastic change in He Xuan, who had been like a walking corpse for days. But he was happy to see her change for the better.

However, He Xuan’s next words quickly dampened his mood.

“From now on, you have to take care of me, or else…”

Hearing this, Lu Qiwen immediately said, “Stop. Why should I take care of you? We’re not related. You’re not my sister or my wife. Why should you follow me?”

Seeing his panicked expression, He Xuan smiled and said, “Because I have to take responsibility for you, my little husband.”

Snap

Lu Qiwen felt like his jaw had dropped to the ground. He stared at He Xuan with wide eyes and an open mouth, unable to believe what he was hearing.

But Lu Qiwen quickly regained his composure and said, “Don’t say that. We have no relationship.”

Seeing his wary expression, He Xuan laughed and said, “How can we have no relationship? I saw you naked, so don’t worry. I’ll take responsibility.”

Lu Qiwen felt like he had been struck by lightning. He looked at He Xuan as if she were a monster. The thought of spending every day with a scarred woman made him shiver, even though he didn’t care much about a woman’s appearance.

A faint fragrance filled the air, and before Lu Qiwen could react, He Xuan had already linked her arm with his.

Lu Qiwen’s body stiffened as if electrocuted, not noticing that He Xuan’s body had also stiffened when she took his arm.

He Xuan felt Lu Qiwen’s change and smiled slightly. Seeing people around them pointing and whispering, she felt a bit shy and unnatural, despite being a famous star used to all kinds of situations.

“Little husband, what are you standing there for? Let’s go. Don’t let people stare at us.”

Lu Qiwen, feeling like a clumsy person, picked up his luggage and left the train station.

“Little husband.”

“Stop, don’t call me that.”

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