He had been tasked with accompanying the Elder on his journey, a responsibility he took with the utmost seriousness. Throughout the trip, he remained on high alert, never once letting his guard down as he did his best to look after the old man. However, seeing the genuine joy on the Elder’s face when he finally reunited with his old comrade-in-arms, he felt that all his vigilance had been worth it, even if his heart remained somewhat unsettled. The Elder’s health had been steadily declining over the last two years, but the lift in spirits brought on by seeing his dear friend would surely be beneficial to his constitution.
Most of the people in the room were occupied with listening to the two old men reminisce. Feng Qingqing, however, observing Uncle Wang’s condition, couldn't help but feel that he must have suffered severe injuries in his youth. Although he had sought treatment in his later years, he had clearly missed the window for a full recovery. That was the reason for his current frailty; in all likelihood, his internal condition was far worse than it appeared on the surface.
Elder Fang, meanwhile, was experiencing an internal conflict. He had thought long and hard about whether or not to ask Old Wang to come. He knew full well that Old Wang’s health had deteriorated significantly over the past two years, and under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have troubled him with an invitation to the family recognition banquet. Yet, the thought of Feng Qingqing’s acupuncture s…
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