I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 817: Potent Medicine to Cure the Disease

Chapter 817: Chapter 817: Potent Medicine to Cure the Disease

The boy and girl twins were raised by Wang Cuihua, so it was no surprise to anyone when they occasionally uttered fortune-telling phrases like their grandmother.

In the past two years, however, as the children’s words became increasingly accurate, the family members no longer took their words as mere jokes.

"The darkening of the forehead, tsk tsk, just a calculation, and misfortune looms," Yu Jingting said to Chen Tong with a grin, showing off his teeth, which made Chen Tong’s back shiver with coolness.

In the study room, Chen He had a solemn expression, no longer the smiling tiger look he used to have.

If it hadn’t been Suizi sitting across from him, he might have already flipped the tea table in anger.

"Is everything you said true?" Chen He asked through clenched teeth.

"Hmm, Jingting and I have confirmed repeatedly, Chen Tong did indeed find several opportunities to feed pig feed to Jingting. If I’m not wrong, he’s still carrying a paper packet with him now," Suizi explained the situation to Chen He in a concise manner.

Chen He’s anger was barely containable. He knew that Suizi and her husband were not liars, and that their words were always significant.

"That little rascal, there’s a limit to mischief! I’ll break his legs for this!" Chen He stood up, ready to storm out.

"Uncle, please sit down and listen to me," Suizi said, sensing his reaction and guessing that Chen He had oversimplified the problem.

Chen He considered Chen Tong’s act of feeding pig feed to Yu Jingting as a child’s prank.

It was like when boys peed or put sand in their friend’s drink.

To deal with such unruly children, parents typically used crude and direct methods: hang them up and whip them with a belt until they learned their lesson and manners.

"Today, he must be beaten. If not corrected now, what if he causes a huge disaster in the future? Feeding pig feed as a child, poisoning when he’s grown?" Chen He’s rage was about to explode from his throat at any moment.

"I understand how you feel, but beating him won’t solve the problem now."

Chen He pursed his lips, his eyes full of speculation as he looked at Suizi.

At this moment, his mind was in turmoil, constantly guessing Suizi’s intentions.

The Suizi family held their life and death in their hands; one decision could render all his years of effort futile.

"Uncle, don’t be nervous. The fact that I still call you ’uncle’ means we’re still family. I’m discussing this with you privately as a relative to consider the child’s future education," Suizi assured him.

Chen He saw that Suizi wasn’t just speaking out of politeness, feeling an indescribable emotion, he gave a long sigh and covered his face with his hand.

"I’ve lost face before you all..."

"Minor illnesses require mild medicine, serious illnesses require strong medicine. Right now, Chen Tong’s situation is like using cold medicine to treat appendicitis; it might have some effect, but it’s counterproductive," said Suizi.

"So what do you suggest? Suizi, I know you’re the smartest in the family, even Jingting listens to you. Show me a clear path, how do we keep the child from going astray?" Chen He asked urgently.

"For this matter, it’s all about how far you’re willing to go, uncle... I’ll speak frankly, your Chen Tong has the intellect to outsmart ninety-nine percent of his peers. A child like this, once they deviate behaviorally, they could bring harm to the family and society that exceeds any ordinary person," Suizi disclosed.

"I’ll take your advice," Chen He said without hesitation.

He could sense that Suizi was laying out a significant strategy, which might cause him deep pain, but years of experience with Suizi and her husband taught him that being on the right side was crucial for his family’s future. Suizi and her husband were worth relying on and trustworthy.

"Alright, since you trust me, I’ll speak plainly: severe measures are necessary to cure severe problems," Suizi affirmed.

Chen He rarely experienced Suizi speaking with such a commanding tone, and for a moment, he was stunned by her determination, unable to utter a single word.

This form of pressure, he had only ever seen exhibited by Yu Jingting. It was the first time coming from Suizi.

Outsiders only think that Suizi is a woman who is well-versed in poetry and full of talent, someone content to live in the quiet enjoyment of her years under the protection of her father and husband’s family.

Only a few confidants by Yu Jingting’s side know that this woman holds half the decision-making power. Without her, Yu Jingting would be like losing half his soul, and not just a limb.

Whatever Suizi personally stands up to address must be something she considers of utmost importance.

Chen He, also a very intelligent person, sensed this immediately and made his judgment. He nodded solemnly, unconditionally obeying Suizi’s decisions.

"I trust that you would never harm Tongtong, Suizi. Just tell me how I can cooperate," he said.

"Good. For now, we need to assess the child’s current phase. Different stages require different approaches. First, we’re going to do this—"

The conversation between Suizi and Chen He was profound, but it didn’t take long.

In less than ten minutes, they had determined the future of a child’s life.

When Suizi came out, Wang Cuihua was the first to greet her, still holding the bowl of herbal tea that Suizi regarded as a ferocious beast.

"It’s still warm. Drink it quickly."

"Uh—" Suizi, who had just been shining brightly in the study room and overseeing everything, turned into a coward upon seeing the pitch-dark concoction in her mother-in-law’s hand.

Her gaze sought out her dear husband; Yu Jingting winked at her, signaling ’It’s up to you, dear!’

Silently pushing her daughter, Luoluo, who received her father’s signal, immediately rushed toward Wang Cuihua.

"Grandma, I want to change to a peach-shaped hairpin," she said.

Wang Cuihua, always ready to gratify her granddaughter, immediately led Luoluo inside, not forgetting to admonish,

"Suizi, you must drink this. Your face is looking quite sallow."

Internally, Suizi snorted; her paleness had nothing to do with the summer heat, but wholly because of Yu Jingting’s... cough.

"You drink it for me, please? This tastes so weird." Suizi, seeing her mother-in-law enter the room, handed the bowl to Yu Jingting in front of everyone.

Yu Shuisheng pretended not to see and dragged his grandson to a bench to teach him chess.

Chen Tong, unable to dry his pants wet by Luoluo, was feeling uneasy. His eyes lit up when he heard Suizi ask Yu Jingting to drink on her behalf.

"Fine, who else but me, your man, should do this?" Yu Jingting took the bowl and downed the concoction in one breath, holding his breath.

He had no choice; his mother had procured this secret recipe from some minority nationality, an abomination as distasteful as ’Agastache Rigens Nourishing Water.’ For a true man’s man to drink this, it takes a bit of courage.

"There’s a pot of it in the kitchen. Drink that one for me tonight when mom isn’t looking. I can’t manage it; I’ll vomit the moment I drink it."

"As you wish." Yu Jingting twisted his mouth into a grin that wasn’t quite a smile and glanced at Chen Tong.

Chen Tong’s eyes were darker than the dregs at the bottom of the bowl, clearly having taken the hint.

"Dad, aren’t you busy with work? You should get going," Chen Tong urged.

Chen He agreed and walked out of the courtyard.

The car was parked at the entrance of the alley and required walking out. After taking a few steps, he turned back and stealthily stood outside the courtyard to watch.

Suizi and her husband, along with Yu Shuisheng, went inside. Chen Tong, seeing that no one was around, slipped into the kitchen, opened the lid of the pot, and took out the pig feed for fattening from his pocket, scattering it directly into the pot.

"You little scoundrel! What are you doing?" shouted someone.