The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1255 - 123: Revealing the Reason

A group of people rushed hurriedly to Nanhu Province.

They heard that Provincial Governor Huo Zheqian had also fallen ill and thought he was like those patients with parasites in their bodies.

The healthcare doctor was examining Huo Zheqian and was surprised to see so many people from the Tanran Family arriving.

"Doctor, how is my husband?" Song Chunli asked anxiously, "Ah, I’ve only been in Yanjing for a few days, how could he get sick?"

The real reason for this incident had not been disclosed to the public, so many people were unaware.

In front of others, Song Chunli also pretended to know nothing about the situation.

Huo Zheqian felt somewhat embarrassed when he saw his wife arrive, knowing that he was at fault for his previous actions. Having not known how to face his wife, he had been too embarrassed to call her even several days after the incident.

Fortunately, his wife had come immediately upon hearing of his ill health.

His wife had many faults and imperfections, and wasn’t... attractive, but she cared for him sincerely and wholeheartedly. At least he never worried that Song Chunli would stab him in the back. During his most difficult and desperate times, she was always by his side.

"It’s nothing serious, just the effects of aging. I just need some rest and I’ll be fine," Huo Zheqian said with a smile. "You should go back first."

Huo Zheqian asked the healthcare doctor to leave so he could talk to his family members.

Huo Yingjie greeted Huo Zheqian and personally saw the healthcare doctor out, asking, "Doctor, hello, how is my grand uncle’s health?"

"It’s just a minor cold and his blood pressure is a bit high, otherwise he’s alright. As long as he avoids overexertion and focuses on rest, he will recover," the healthcare doctor truthfully replied without concealing anything.

He indeed only found these issues and was quite relieved himself.

Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "Thank you, Doctor."

"No need to thank me, it’s what I should do," the healthcare doctor smiled back before taking his leave.

As a subordinate, he also bore responsibility when his superior had an issue.

Huo Zheqian, listening to his wife’s complaints and his daughter’s consolation, felt warmth in his heart.

Being alone during this period had indeed made him uncomfortable, constantly dwelling on negative thoughts.

"Stop crying, Chunli, Yingqi, you two go to the kitchen and make me something tasty," Huo Zheqian said. "I haven’t had your cooking for a long time, I’m craving it!"

Huo Zheqian’s words turned Song Chunli’s tears into laughter.

A simple complaint brought Song Chunli more joy than an apology from Huo Zheqian would have.

After so many years of marriage, a formal apology was indeed unnecessary.

"Alright, Yingqi and I will go cook, you father and son go to the study, you probably have matters to discuss," Song Chunli said with a smile, letting bygones be bygones. There were no points in holding onto grudges between husband and wife, as it would only be self-torment.

With her husband, though their love wasn’t fervent, they were loyal to each other and never betrayed one another.

If not for having been hexed, Huo Zheqian would have never tarnished his latter years.

Song Chunli decided not to hold her husband’s actions against him this time; she understood that it was not intentional, that he had been framed.

Huo Yingjie followed his grand uncle to the study.

Looking around and seeing no recording devices, Huo Yingjie took out two bottles of medicine and said, "Grand Uncle, this is a restorative medicine prepared by someone I know, take one pill a day for a month, and your health should be restored to its previous state."

"Thank you, Yingjie," Huo Zheqian said, feeling ashamed, "I’ve brought dishonor to our family."

Upon hearing this, Huo Yingjie comforted him, "Grand Uncle, you’re overthinking it. We’re just ordinary people; those individuals came prepared and possessed secret techniques. Anyone would fall for their traps if caught off guard. I’ve already arranged through Huashan for someone knowledgeable in metaphysics to stay by your side and protect you. You can focus on your work and recovery; he will take care of the rest."

"Is it that young man from Huashan you mentioned before?" Huo Zheqian asked. He had a good impression of Huashan and had wanted to keep him by his side as a security guard for safety, which would help him sleep better.

Ever since the incident, he couldn’t sleep at night without sleeping pills.

Even when he did manage to fall asleep, he would have nightmares!

In his dreams were disgusting images, big insects, small insects, countless insects...

Maybe with Huashan present, he could feel more at peace mentally.

"Uh, no, it’s not him," Huo Yingjie replied, "It’s his junior brother, a good young man. He’s perfect to be your bodyguard and ensure your safety. As for the payment, I’ll take care of it for Huashan. You just need to provide for his board and lodging."

"Then I’ll leave it to you," Huo Zheqian said. "If you hadn’t sent someone, I would have sought out these capable and unusual individuals myself, after having been scared by recent events."

Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "I was thinking the same. We may not harbor ill intentions towards others, but we should still be wary of potential harm."

"I’ve already dealt with things here in Nanhu Province, following your prior instructions, and we’ve thankfully overcome the crisis," Huo Zheqian sighed with relief. "If you hadn’t come in time, I would have taken a fall this time, not just professionally, but I could have ended up in prison and perhaps even lost my life." frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Huo Zheqian said these words with intense internal turmoil.

"This time, you should thank your grand aunt. It was after she went back and cried to us that we believed in your grand uncle’s character. And since my son has come of age, how could he possibly do such things? If what your grand aunt said was true, then you must have been cursed. That’s why we directly sent capable and unusual individuals, who managed to resolve the crisis in time."

Huo Zheqian felt a rush of fear as he said, "After I was controlled, I would regain my senses for a short time every day, so I scolded your grand aunt. Your grand aunt has a fiery temper. I’ve scolded her harshly a few times before and disciplined her, but I had never said anything to her at other times. After I berated your grand aunt, she couldn’t stand it and ran back to Yanjing."

Hearing his grand uncle’s words, Huo Yingjie was somewhat puzzled and asked, "Grand Uncle, if you regained your senses, why didn’t you explain things to your grand aunt? You could have also called us directly."

"Ah, even Secretary Li at my side was one of their people. I was under surveillance by others during work; how could I dare to call you? I probably would have been killed before I finished speaking. Also, knowing your grand aunt, she wouldn’t be able to handle the situation well. If she had known I was in danger, she would never have left me. Even if she had gone to Yanjing to send a message, she would have been discovered, so I used this strategy. Because I knew, as long as your grand aunt safely arrived in Yanjing, I trusted you would notice something was wrong, ensuring her safety, and you would learn about my predicament and come back to save me."