Mr. Gu, Your Replacement Bride Is A Big Shot! Chapter 1851 -: Nervous

Old Master Qin picked up on the unusual expression on Gu Zhou's face and said, Alright, go ahead. I remember that Chen Qing is still injured. I'll go take a look at him.

Qiao Nian and Gu Zhou offered smiles and bid farewell to Old Master Qin. As they arrived at the villa entrance, Gu Zhou said goodbye to Qiao Nian, getting set to drive home.

Qiao Nian held down the driver's door and gazed at Gu Zhou with concern.

Did something happen at home?

Gu Zhou rarely looked this solemn.

Gu Zhou caught Qiao Nian's look and a faint smile tugged at his lips. In a gentle tone, he explained, Grandma appears overly emotional right now. They called me back to check on her.

Qiao Nian nodded faintly upon hearing this. It made perfect sense. With her brother alive, Grandma had to be thrilled beyond measure. She reminded him softly, Grandma's heart condition is delicate. Take it slow when talking things over with her.

I understand.

Qiao Nian watched Gu Zhou's car depart. Then she pulled out her phone and messaged her brothers.

Madam President's condition needs a key ingredient: magnolia-bark. Got any fresh, wild magnolia-bark?

Her message barely sent before replies poured in.

Everyone but her eldest brother responded right away.

I'll send someone to search immediately. Got it, we'll secure some by tonight.

Understood!

Seeing their responses, Qiao Nian let out a relieved breath.

Just then, her big brother messaged.

We have some at home right now. Come pick it up!

Qiao Nian's eyes brightened. She quickly typed back, Okay, heading home now.

After sending it, footsteps sounded behind her. Lina emerged.

Qiao Nian gave Lina a warm smile and asked kindly, Why aren't you staying with Madam President?

Lina paused briefly, then replied, Maybe the long flight tired her out. Mom's got a headache. Chen Qing took her upstairs to rest.

Hearing that, Qiao Nian instinctively moved inside. In that case, I'll prescribe medicine. She'll feel better after taking it. What about you? Any discomfort?

Lina gently stopped Qiao Nian and shook her head. I'm okay. Nian Nian,

I noticed Mr. Gu looked off when you two came out.

Is it about my mother's condition?

Lina had spotted Old Master Qin and Nian Nian slipping into a room alone upon entering the living room. They must have been talking about her mom's illness. If nothing was wrong, they'd have stayed in the open living room instead of shutting out her and her mother.

Most doctors saw cerebral palsy as an incurable lifelong struggle. For Grandpa Qin to tackle her mother's cerebral palsy, huge challenges loomed.

Knowing nothing of medicine, Lina figured even a tiny bit of help would ease the burden on Nian Nian and the rest.

It was indeed tricky. Qiao Nian saw no point hiding it from Lina.

Otherwise, Lina might worry needlessly. It needs a rare Chinese herb called magnolia-bark. That's something luck-based, hard to find. Lina's brow furrowed slightly.

But my super resourceful brother just messaged—he says they've got magnolia-bark at home. I'm about to head to the Lu family for it. Want to join me? Noticing Lina relax, Qiao Nian grinned. I've got a big family: four brothers, two sisters. They're our age. You'll get along great.

Lina recalled the airport pickup crew at Qiao Nian's words and smiled. I met three of your brothers today.

I figured Big Brother and Third Brother went to see you. Who else?

Second Brother Lu. Lina still pictured those three Lu brothers clearly. A smile played on her lips. Your family seems amazing. I'm jealous.

Qiao Nian knew Mark had killed Lina's older sister once. She clasped Lina's hand. We're close friends. You're family to me too.