In the quiet house, everyone heard the shout and instantly turned their eyes toward the door that was not closed.

Gradually, Zhang Xixi emerged from the room, and upon seeing her parents and relatives sitting in the living room, she appeared extremely timid.

Her previous madness was not without memory. Whether she insulted her parents or smashed things and used knives at home, she remembered clearly.

After she regained consciousness, those scenes began to haunt her, making her feel an extremely painful sense of guilt at this moment.

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sorry…”

Zhang Xixi leaned against the door frame, not daring to take another step toward Zhang Yu and the others, bowing her head and continuously apologizing.

Zhang Xixi’s parents, seeing this, couldn’t stop their tears from falling.

The harm their daughter caused them made them extremely angry at that moment, but after the anger, when they calmed down, they felt sorry for their daughter.

Seeing her incessantly apologizing at this moment, emotions of distress, heartache, and regret all intertwined, turning into silent tears streaming down.

Zhang Yu’s parents, along with the uncle and aunt, were especially surprised to see Zhang Xixi’s change.

Before this, Zhang Xixi had episodes several times, but even when controlled and taken to the hospital for treatment, she never experienced such a big change.

Especially when they first went to Hidden Dragon City, during the week before the treatment, Zhang Xixi practically scolded everyone around her who came close, including the doctors.

Now, being treated with traditional Chinese medicine once, sleeping and waking up like this, with a 180-degree change, was truly incredible.

They say traditional Chinese medicine takes effect slowly, so why is the treatment for this condition so quick?

To break the heavy atmosphere, Zhang Yu’s mother took the initiative to hug Zhang Xixi, “Don’t cry, don’t cry. It’s okay now. Auntie will make you some herbal medicine, hold on.”

“Xiao Yu, accompany Xi Xi and chat for a bit. Sis, reheat the food; Xi Xi must be hungry.”

Zhang Xixi’s mother, hearing this, immediately followed Zhang Yu’s mother into the kitchen.

Zhang Yu then pulled Zhang Xixi, closing the door behind them.

When Zhang Xixi was clear-headed, their relationship was always good, and Zhang Xixi liked to talk to Zhang Yu about whatever was on her mind.

Sometimes, when she was unhappy, she would even message Zhang Yu at one or two in the morning.

However, Zhang Yu’s persuasion each time never had any effect.

After closing the door, they sat on the edge of the bed.

Zhang Yu gently said, “Do you feel a bit guilty toward your parents now?”

Zhang Xixi didn’t speak, just nodded silently.

Zhang Yu continued, “You should be a little guilty. I have told you more than once, your parents left their hometown to work just to create a better living environment for you. But you? You always focus on how they lost their temper with you, hit you, scolded you, and didn’t care about you when you were a kid. Yes, they were somewhat irresponsible as parents.”

“But how old were they then? When your mom had you, she wasn’t even twenty. Back then, they didn’t know how to be good parents. Under the pressure of life, who can ensure not losing their temper? You yourself said that when you’re studying, if your deskmate annoys you, you want to kick them to death. Have you thought that when your parents, after exhausting themselves for the family, come home to find you being disobedient and troublesome, they could also be annoyed?”

“You always say you have it rough, but take a look at the sons and daughters of the uncles and aunties in your parents’ village. What are they doing? Dropping out of junior high school to work, then getting married and having kids with someone similar and leading a life like that. What about you? You graduated college, can find a decent job locally, and even have your own place. Who created these conditions for you?”

“They made mistakes, but are those mistakes enough to make you treat them as enemies, even using knives?”

Zhang Xixi sobbed, “Brother, I can’t control it…”

Seeing Zhang Xixi’s pitiful look, Zhang Yu sighed deeply, “I’m not trying to scold you today. I’ve said these things more than once before. You used to be stubborn, thinking I was favoring your parents, but now you’re clear-headed. As your illness gradually improves, you should think about how to support this family.”

Zhang Xixi looked up at Zhang Yu, “Brother, can my illness really get better?”

Zhang Yu assured, “Don’t worry, it will definitely get better.”

Zhang Xixi anxiously said, “But brother, the medicine makes me nauseous after taking it, and I feel inexplicably uncomfortable, I…”

Zhang Yu laughed, “This time is different, it’s traditional Chinese medicine. It won’t make you uncomfortable. The doctor said if this medicine works, you won’t need the previous ones.”

Zhang Xixi asked, “Really?”

Zhang Yu replied, “Of course. Look at you now, aren’t you much better?”

Zhang Xixi noticed she indeed didn’t feel as muddled as before, her head was much lighter, though she didn’t know how long this state would last.

Knock knock knock!

Soon, Zhang Yu’s mother knocked on the door.

“Xixi, the food is ready; come out and eat a little. After eating, drink the medicine once it’s prepared.”

Zhang Yu, hearing this, patted Zhang Xixi on her back, “Let’s go. Drink the medicine, and we’ll see the doctor again tomorrow. Don’t worry, if I say you’ll get better, you will.”

Zhang Xixi nodded nervously and left the room with Zhang Yu.

…

The next morning, Zhang Yu took Zhang Xixi to Lu’s Clinic.

After yesterday’s treatment, Zhang Xixi’s emotions, without the suppression of western medicine, remained stable, which made her parents extremely happy.

The family reconciled after Zhang Xixi actively admitted her mistakes. However, Zhang Xixi’s father’s wound hurt more and more, so early this morning, her parents went to the People’s Hospital to treat his external injuries.

Zhang Xixi was fully entrusted to Zhang Yu.

“Dr. Lu, we’re here for a follow-up.”

Upon arriving at Lu’s Clinic, Zhang Yu, like a regular, led Zhang Xixi inside.

“No emergencies, you have to queue, remember?” Lu Jiu was taking a pulse and, seeing Zhang Yu and the others, rolled his eyes.

Zhang Yu suddenly remembered, “Oh, right. I’ll go queue then.”

As the year-end approached, there weren’t as many people at Lu Jiu’s clinic as before.

Queuing didn’t take much time, and after more than an hour, it was their turn.

“Quick, sit over there.” Zhang Yu pushed Zhang Xixi to sit on the stool in front of Lu Jiu, then said, “Dr. Lu, I had my aunt observe my sister yesterday. She slept well, without waking up at night. She used to stay awake till 3 or 4 AM and wake up at 7 or 8 in the morning, making noises in her room. Yesterday, she slept past ten and was very quiet until around 4 or 5 in the morning.”

“I asked her if she felt dizzy in the morning, and she said she felt okay, much better than before. She ate breakfast well too. Also, she used to be constipated, but she was relieved this morning. She’s not locking herself in the room anymore, and she talked a lot with me and her parents yesterday. Overall, there’s nothing wrong, Dr. Lu. Do you think this shows effectiveness?”

Zhang Yu, having visited Lu Jiu several times, had some understanding of traditional Chinese medicine.

He knew that Lu Jiu never cared about the name of the disease, only whether you slept well, ate well, and had good bowel movements. If all were well, there was nothing to worry about.

Hearing this, Lu Jiu couldn’t help but laugh, “You’ve observed quite carefully, you’ve basically covered what I want to know; not bad.”

Zhang Yu giggled, “Years of illness made me a doctor. After listening to you so much, I understand a little.”

Lu Jiu smiled, “That’s good. Knowing it is one thing, but doing it is another. Come, let me check your sister’s pulse to see how the treatment went yesterday.”

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