He had been assigned to accompany the old gentleman on his travels and take care of him along the way. Throughout the journey, he remained extremely tense, not daring to let his guard down for a moment, and attended to him with the utmost diligence. However, seeing the genuine joy on the old gentleman's face upon meeting his old comrade-in-arms, he felt it was all worth it, even if his own mind remained at ease. The old gentleman’s health had deteriorated significantly over the last two years, but the lift in spirits from seeing his old friend would surely be beneficial to his constitution.
Most of the people in the room were listening to the two elders discuss the past. Feng Qingqing, however, observed the condition of Uncle Wang and could tell that he must have suffered severe injuries in his youth. Although he had started receiving treatment in his later years, it was clear that he had missed the optimal window for recovery. This was the reason for the old gentleman’s current frailty. In all likelihood, his internal condition was far more severe than what was visible on the surface.
Elder Fang was feeling somewhat conflicted. He had spent a long time weighing whether or not to call Old Wang to this recognition banquet. He knew that Old Wang’s health had not been what it used to be over the past two years, and by all rights, he shouldn’t have been notified. But thoughts of the young girl’s acupuncture skills kept crossing his mind. He hadn't said anything explicitly, mere…
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