Free Web NovelChapter 225: Chapter 225: I Can Endure This Pain
"A month should definitely be enough. But, Uncle, your leg injury has been neglected for too long. The dislocated joint needs to be set back in place, and when that happens, it’s going to be incredibly painful..."
Shen Nian wanted to give Miao Changquan a heads-up. After all, not everyone could endure that level of pain.
However, before Shen Nian could finish, Miao Changquan interrupted her.
"I’m not afraid! Xiao Nian, as long as you can heal this leg, I can endure it, no matter how much it hurts!"
"Alright, Uncle. Get a good night’s rest tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll start treating your leg."
"Okay."
The thought that his leg could be healed made Miao Changquan absolutely ecstatic. As he lay in bed, his heart was still pounding in his chest.
However, Miao Changquan kept Shen Nian’s words in mind. ’The treatment is tomorrow, so I have to get a good night’s sleep tonight. That’s right, sleep well. I need to get to sleep now!’
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After leaving Miao Changquan’s room, Shen Nian looked at Lu Cheng.
"Tell me the truth. Were you thinking the same thing I was about my uncle?"
She couldn’t very well ask directly while they were with Miao Changquan, but now that the two of them were outside, there was no need to hold back.
"Similar, but not exactly the same."
"What do you mean?"
"My original plan was to find a job for him, to help make his life a little better. But your idea is obviously much better than mine."
Besides, Shen Nian could heal Miao Changquan’s leg. That was something he couldn’t do.
"You..."
Shen Nian looked at Lu Cheng. She knew that if it weren’t for her, Lu Cheng would have had no reason to find a job for her uncle.
These days, finding someone a job always costs you a favor. Especially for someone in Miao Changquan’s unique situation.
"Don’t overthink it. Your uncle is a good man. It’s only right to help him if we can."
"Mmm."
Shen Nian looked at Lu Cheng, deeply moved. ’My uncle isn’t the only good person in the world,’ she thought. Even without asking, she knew why Lu Cheng wanted to help him.
Lu Cheng was always kind to those who were good to her. But for those who treated her poorly, he never showed them any kindness.
"When you treat Uncle tomorrow, I’ll help you."
If it were something like acupuncture, Lu Cheng wouldn’t be of much use to Shen Nian. But Miao Changquan’s situation was different. Bone-setting required brute strength, and he could at least help her with that.
"Okay."
In truth, even if Lu Cheng hadn’t offered, Shen Nian had planned to ask for his help. Although her strength had increased considerably after being tempered by Spiritual Energy, something like bone-setting had to be done in one swift, decisive motion. It was better to let Lu Cheng handle it.
Besides, with her there, she wasn’t worried that anything would go wrong when Lu Cheng made his move.
By the next morning, the Miao elders and Shen Nian’s entire family all knew that Shen Nian was going to treat Miao Changquan’s leg. Every single one of them was thrilled.
Shen Xiangnan was especially excited. After seeing Shen Nian treat Miao Dagui the day before, he had become incredibly curious about her medical skills and was now clamoring to be her assistant.
However, with Lu Cheng around, there was no way the job of being Shen Nian’s assistant would ever fall to Shen Xiangnan.
"Uncle, don’t be nervous. It’s going to hurt a little, but once you get through it, you’ll be fine."
"Xiao Nian, just do what you have to do. I can take it!"
Though he said he could take it, his hand was gripping the hem of his shirt so tightly that his veins were starting to bulge.
"Uncle, have a glass of water first to calm your nerves."
The water Shen Nian poured for Miao Changquan was, of course, laced with Spiritual Spring Water. After drinking it, Miao Changquan’s pain tolerance would surely increase.
"Okay."
Miao Changquan took the glass and downed it in one gulp. After he finished, he smacked his lips. ’Mmm, that’s really good.’
