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Chapter 344 Guh Tian’s Attitude (5)

Chapter 344: Chapter 344 Guh Tian’s Attitude (5)

The middle-aged man who had been following closely behind Duan Jingning nodded to himself as he observed An Yiqing’s words and actions.

"Indeed, the First Miss of Xuandu City, she truly lives up to her name!"

After entering the villa, Duan Jingning was indeed a bit tired. He sat on the sofa to rest for a while, then introduced the middle-aged man to An Yiqing.

"Xiao Qing, come here, let me introduce you to someone," Duan Jingning waved An Yiqing over, "This is my personal bodyguard, Duan Shan. He’s the child of a friend of mine, who passed away, and afterward, he was entrusted to my care. Although he is officially my bodyguard, it wouldn’t be too much to call him half a son."

An Yiqing hadn’t expected such a relationship between this middle-aged man and Duan Jingning. She discreetly glanced at Duan Shan and greeted him politely, "Uncle Duan, hello. It’s nice to meet you for the first time; please take good care of me."

The girl’s way of addressing him surprised Duan Shan, but it made Duan Jingning quite appreciative.

In name, Duan Shan was just a bodyguard, and with An Yiqing’s status, addressing him as Mr. Duan would have been quite appropriate. However, she chose to call him Uncle Duan, a sign of respect and equality that Duan Jingning liked very much.

Duan Jingning genuinely liked Duan Shan, perhaps even more than his own disappointing children. Of course, he hoped everyone would consider Duan Shan a part of the family.

Duan Shan was momentarily stunned, then immediately recovered. A flash of appreciation crossed his eyes, and his expression softened considerably, "Xiao Qing is too courteous. Please take good care of the old master’s illness."

After some pleasantries, An Yiqing and Duan Shan got to know each other better, and the atmosphere relaxed.

After resting for a while, An Yiqing began to check Duan Jingning’s health.

The dry-heat illness resulted from a disorder in bodily functions. To find the root cause was crucial, so the main treatment approach was to thoroughly regulate the patient’s bodily functions. It was like untangling a mess of yarn; you have to straighten them out one by one. It wasn’t difficult to treat, but the process was quite troublesome.

The trouble mentioned here did not mean surgery was necessary. Instead, the complication arose from the vast, intricate assortment of herbs required for treating the dry-heat illness. Each herb’s dosage and the order of their combination were meticulously considered. Moreover, even the time required to prepare the medicine and the air’s humidity and concentration had specific requirements. These seemingly trivial details, when combined, amounted to a complex and troublesome process.

If An Yiqing hadn’t acquired the Ancient Space, she could still have treated the dry-heat illness. However, due to external factors like the availability of herbs, the healing time might have been prolonged. But now, with the Ancient Space, she no longer worried about any issues.

Moments later, An Yiqing withdrew her hand, "Elder Duan, your disease is treatable. The dry-heat illness isn’t troublesome, but it requires long-term regulation. If you want to recover quickly, you must fully cooperate."

As soon as Duan Jingning heard he could be cured, he readily agreed.

"Yes, yes, yes! Xiao Qing, go ahead with the treatment, and I’ll fully cooperate!"

Even Duan Shan, who had been standing steadfastly behind Duan Jingning, showed a hint of a smile on his composed face.

An Yiqing was pleased with Duan Jingning’s willingness to cooperate. She nodded and continued, "I’ll start your treatment today. In about three days, you should see an improvement in your complexion. You’ll gradually feel less thirsty, and your body will be able to handle a larger intake of fluids. But that doesn’t mean you’re cured. After half a month, when the treatment with the Silver Needle is over, you can take the prescription I write for you and continue regulating your condition at home. If nothing unexpected happens, you should recover within a year. During this period, I’ll write down the amount of fluids and food you can consume at each stage. You must stick to this plan and avoid any setbacks!"