CHAPTER 389: CHAPTER 389: REBORN, WEEPING FOR JOY

Lu Zechuan was chatting with Mrs. Lu about family matters, while Xia Mian followed Uncle Sun to the Sun Family again.

Compared to the second time they met, Cui Ke’s condition had noticeably improved.

His face was rosy, and there was a sparkle in his eyes.

Seeing Xia Mian again, Cui Ke seemed to have met his idol, his eyes shining bright, "Miss Xia!"

Xia Mian nodded at him gently.

Since her rebirth, Xia Mian seemed to have gained more and more admirers.

"Are you ready?" Xia Mian glanced at Cui Ke, her gaze carrying a comforting strength.

Cui Ke nodded lightly.

With the help of Uncle Sun and Sister-in-law Sun, Cui Ke lay down on the sofa.

Xia Mian took out her needlework kit again, sterilized the silver needles, and applied acupuncture to Cui Ke using her previous techniques.

The pain from this session was more intense than the last two times, but luckily, Cui Ke was prepared, biting a wad of gauze to prevent biting his lips and tongue.

This acupuncture session lasted longer than the previous ones, and by the time Xia Mian finished, Uncle Sun’s sofa was completely soaked with Cui Ke’s sweat.

Even though Uncle Sun said nothing, Cui Ke felt a bit embarrassed.

"Auntie, let me replace this sofa for you!" Cui Ke said, sitting back on his wheelchair and looking at the sweat-soaked sofa with a flushed face.

Sister-in-law Sun laughed teasingly, "Silly child, we’re family, no need to be so polite!"

Cui Ke blushed, lowered his head, and instinctively rubbed his legs.

His formerly emaciated legs had become stronger and firmer, and it seemed that with a little effort, he could stand up.

Cui Ke truly attempted to stand up.

On the first try, he nearly fell.

However, he could feel that his legs could exert force now!

On the second attempt, Cui Ke stood up, still a bit shaky, but he managed to stand on his own legs!

On the third try, Cui Ke walked ten steps while holding onto the wall... though it was just ten steps, he was overwhelmed with joy!

For so many years, he thought he would never be able to stand again, but now, he stood up!

Cui Ke had been tormented by illness for so many years without shedding a tear, yet now, he cried like a grown man.

Mucus and tears covered his face as he leaned against the wall, squatting down, sobbing.

Sister-in-law Sun and Uncle Sun stood by, quietly rubbing their hands, neither trying to console him.

After experiencing utter despair and then being reborn, this vast difference they could comprehend.

Cui Ke covered his face with his hands, leaning against the wall and crying for quite a while before gradually calming down.

He stood up with red eyes, looking at Xia Mian, with a hint of youthful shyness and sincerity on his face, "Miss Xia, thank you."

Xia Mian smiled lightly, "No need to be polite with me."

"For the rest of my life, I will do my utmost to create value for Miss Xia," Cui Ke solemnly promised.

Xia Mian chuckled softly, "You don’t owe me anything. Now that your legs have healed, you can choose the life you want."

Cui Ke’s eyes grew even more determined, "Miss Xia, I possess little else but expertise in computer technology. I mentioned before that I would help Miss Xia once my legs were healed. Miss Xia, if you don’t mind, please allow me to join the Song Group!"

With Cui Ke’s current computer skills, joining the Song Group seemed somewhat beneath him.

However, the favor he owed Xia Mian, he wouldn’t even flinch if he had to sacrifice his life for her, let alone work for her.

Cui Ke didn’t want to owe personal favors, and Xia Mian understood, so she nodded slightly, "Alright, I’ll inform the HR at the Song Group, and you can start tomorrow."

Cui Ke’s face lit up with joy once again, "Thank you, Miss Xia!"

Xia Mian raised her hand and patted Cui Ke’s shoulder, "Work hard!"

Having said that, Xia Mian got up and bid farewell.

Sister-in-law Sun naturally tried her best to persuade her to stay.

Xia Mian, however, declined with a smile.

At that moment, Lu Zechuan called, saying he was waiting for her at Uncle Sun’s door.

Since Lu Zechuan had come to pick up Xia Mian, Uncle Sun certainly couldn’t insist on keeping her longer and, along with Sister-in-law Sun, saw her out.

Once they were in the car, back at the Lu Family, Mrs. Lu immediately ordered lunch to be arranged by the servants.

Although Xia Mian was somewhat mysterious, she had always been sincere.

From the beginning, giving her talismans to dispel misfortunes, later bringing various exotic fruits, her body, once in its twilight years, was now unnaturally rejuvenated.

All of this was brought to her by Xia Mian. People can be suspicious but should not be ungrateful.

"Mianmian, do these dishes suit your taste? If there’s something you like, tell the kitchen, let them add more!" Mrs. Lu smiled with kindness all over her face.

Xia Mian didn’t take Mrs. Lu’s courtesy seriously and replied with a smile, "This is enough."

Xia Mian washed her hands and returned, sitting next to Lu Zechuan.

The two accompanied Mrs. Lu for a cozy lunch, and then bid farewell and left the Lu Family.

On the way back to the villa, Xia Mian received a call from Song Juan, who said she was planning a world tour with Xia Zhun and asked Xia Mian not to look for her during this period.

Receiving Song Juan’s call left Xia Mian a bit stunned.

If it weren’t for the confirmation that the voice and number were indeed Song Juan’s, she might have suspected Song Juan had been swapped out!

Previously, Song Juan cared most about her!

But now, Song Juan’s thoughts were all focused on Xia Zhun...

However, thinking about how she had been spending time with Lu Zechuan lately and didn’t have much time to accompany Song Juan, Xia Mian let it go.

At least, with Xia Zhun by her side, nothing would happen to Song Juan.

"My parents are off for a nationwide tour," Xia Mian said lowly after ending the call, a hint of sadness in her expression.

Lu Zechuan’s lips curved upwards slightly, smiling, "If you want to go, we can go too."

Xia Mian gently shook her head, "No."

Xia Zhun and Song Juan were making up for missed experiences from back then, and going would make her a third wheel.

"After we get married, we’ll go on a honeymoon as well," Lu Zechuan said softly.

The low and seductive voice sounded like a spell, making Xia Mian inexplicably look forward to the idea of marriage.

"After we get married..." Xia Mian laughed, "It’s early!"

Lu Zechuan fell silent, indeed, Xia Mian just turned eighteen this year.

It would be several years until the legal marriage age.

"I really wish I could accelerate time..." Lu Zechuan muttered softly but ultimately refrained from such absurd thoughts.

If he truly accelerated time, the world would be in chaos.

Xia Mian was amused by Lu Zechuan’s silly antics, "It’s only a few years, it will pass quickly."

Lu Zechuan responded with a low "Hmm," not dwelling on the marriage issue anymore.

As long as he could be with Xia Mian now, whether they marry a bit sooner or later didn’t matter much at all.