CHAPTER 480: 480 MEDICINES

Kong Demin knew the old doctor must have a solution. If he couldn’t offer help, then there was truly no hope.

"Doctor, I beg you, please think of a way to help me."

"There is a way, but it’s not a permanent solution and it’s harmful to the body."

"Doctor, we are both men. If it really can’t work out, what’s the point of living?

Doctor, I just got married. If it’s really hopeless, I would be failing my wife. There’s got to be a solution, even if it’s just a few times a month.

We can’t let her live like a widow, right?"

"There is a medicine that can make you feel invigorated, but it harms the body. I don’t recommend you use it.

You’re still young; nurturing your health over a few years might help."

"Years? Might?" Kong Demin felt his heart sink into despair.

"Alright, I’ll write you a prescription to slowly nurture your health."

"Alright, I’ll take care of my health at home, but I can’t entirely forego such a life. Please prescribe a few doses of that medicine, and I’ll manage it myself."

"If you do that, the effects of the first treatment will be nullified."

"Doctor, I know you’re capable. Please help me. All my hopes rest on you. Please, doctor, I promise to be grateful to you.

In these chaotic times, I can protect you and make sure no one bothers you." Kong Demin was both pleading and threatening.

"Alright, I’ll prescribe the medicine for you. But both kinds are very expensive. The tonic is three yuan per dose, and that medicine is ten yuan per dose, and it only works once. You can only use it once a day and not more than twice a month."

"Alright, prescribe a month’s worth of tonic and give me the formulary. Prescribe twenty doses of that medicine."

The old doctor wasted no time, jotting down the prescription and handing it to Kong Demin before heading to the back to get the medicine.

The cost of these medicines amounted to 290 yuan, but Kong Demin paid willingly, carefully keeping the precious medicine, now entirely dependent on it.

Wang Dajiang was waiting outside, thinking of ways to inform others about the two spots they visited today.

This Kong Demin must have contracted some shameful disease. Could it be impotence? The thought excited Wang Dajiang.

Throughout the journey, Kong Demin kept his eyes closed. "Just take me home, and if Sun Hongxia asks, just say you don’t know anything."

"Yes, I understand."

Upon returning home, Kong Demin asked Zheng Xiuxiang to brew medicine for him and then went straight to Meng Xiu Fen’s room.

Could his life really end like this? Absolutely not.

"Demin, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Shall I make dumplings for you?"

"Okay, go ahead." The doctor advised on keeping a regular diet.

After eating the dumplings, Kong Demin soon fell asleep, and upon waking up, he was drenched in sweat. Xu Chunhua boiled water for him to bathe and change clothes, drinking the medicine before leaving.

"Here are all the medicines; brew one dose for me every day and have Meng Xiu Fen bring it over."

"Yes, I understand. Aren’t you staying over tonight?"

Kong Demin shook his head. He couldn’t be with women during this period and decided to keep his distance.

He needed to visit the Sun family tonight; otherwise, he wouldn’t come back today.

He went straight to his workplace.

"Director Kong, I could have driven to pick you up, saving you the trouble of returning on your own."

"No worries. Go prepare the gifts for me, buy cigarettes, liquor, and snacks from the building, and don’t skimp. I’m visiting Sun Hongxia’s family today."

"Understood, I’ll head out immediately."

Kong Demin lay straight on the bed, but having napped earlier, he struggled to fall asleep now.

Lying there, he felt an intense hatred for the Sun family, determined to make them face ruin; he would see to Sun Baoqiang’s downfall. If not for him, things wouldn’t be like this.

He was only twenty-eight, still had a long life ahead, but now, being like this, what was the point?

First, he needed them to help him rise. Once they were no longer useful, they’d owe him compensation.

An hour later, Wang Dajiang returned to report the purchased items to Kong Demin.

"Write a note; I’ll sign it. Combine all the expenses for the past few days and submit it to the finance department for reimbursement."

"Thank you, Director Kong."

Sun Hongxia had already learned that Kong Demin had returned, so she hurriedly came in. Seeing her husband’s expressionless face, she dared not say anything and stepped out.

After work, she came over, "Let’s go, everything’s bought, let’s drive back."

Sun Hongxia was overjoyed at this small favor, feeling completely happy.

Seeing her satisfied expression, Kong Demin had a moment where he wanted to kill her out of hate.

They drove straight to the Sun family, where many people had already gathered; relatives from Sun Baoqiang’s side and Sun’s mother’s side, totaling twenty-six people.

The women were busy in the kitchen, while the men sat smoking and chatting about anything and everything.

Hearing the commotion outside, Sun Quan led his younger brother to greet them.

All four hands were carrying gifts. This was truly impressive, making everyone envy Sun Hongxia for her good job and now finding a capable husband.

Kong Demin put on a great show of hospitality, not looking down on them for being common folk.

This cheerful demeanor had the men enjoying their conversation, and Sun Baoqiang felt proud.

The women in the kitchen also complimented Sun Hongxia.

"Hongxia, both of you are capable. Can’t you find your cousins some employment?" Sun Hongxia’s second aunt said with a smile.

"Second Aunt, I’ll ask around, but our unit is crowded, and placements might be tough. Didn’t my uncle already arrange for my cousin to apprentice at the furniture factory?"

"Being an apprentice doesn’t compare to working for the Revolutionary Committee."

"Second Aunt, we can’t guarantee jobs here either; it might delay my cousin’s prospects."

"No worries, Second Aunt trusts you have the capability."

Sun’s mother, seeing her daughter praised to high heaven, got annoyed, "Her second aunt, don’t aim too high. Stay grounded. Deming’s position is eyed by eight hundred people; you can’t risk his career over this."

"Sister-in-law, it’s not that serious."

"You better think it through; if it delays your son, don’t come crying to us."

The kitchen fell silent; no one wanted to cross this sister-in-law known for her influence.

The dinner was spread across three tables: one for the men, one for the women, and one for the children.

Sun Baoqiang spared no expense, serving the braised pork in large bowls.

Of course, the guests brought cash gifts, and because Sun Hongxia married well, it was more generous than usual.