Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1236: Don’t Come Out and Ruin the Mood

The return of Gu Yize finally brought immense relief to the elder couple of the Gu family.

Initially, Old Madam Gu had intended to hold a celebratory banquet to share the joyous news with their close circle. However, both her husband and son jointly vetoed the idea.

A touch of displeasure flickered across Old Madam Gu's face: "Now that Yize is back, shouldn't we inform our friends and family?"

Mr. Gu understood his wife's sentiment. "As I've said, if Xinyan hadn't sensed something was wrong and pursued it, Yize could have been in far graver danger. Even though Jingchen has arranged for those individuals to be brought back to Beijing discreetly, who knows if any managed to slip through the cracks and might resurface to cause trouble? It's best to maintain a low profile for now and await further news from Jingchen."

Gu Yize chimed in with a comforting tone, "Mom, after everything we've been through, just being reunited as a family brings me immense satisfaction. I truly don't care about anything else."

Old Madam Gu gently patted her son's hand. "You are right, dear. I will listen to you."

Seeing her mother's understanding, Gu Wanqing suggested, "We can't have a grand banquet, but perhaps a small gathering with a few trusted families could be arranged. We must give Second Brother a proper welcome."

And so, with Old Madam Gu occupied with her son, everyone else busied themselves with preparations.

That evening, the Jiao family, close confidantes of the Gu family, along with the Han family, their in-laws, and the mother and son from the Zhang family, gathered at the Gu residence to welcome Gu Yize home.

Upon seeing Gu Yize, both Jiao Qiutang and Cheng Yan Ni were overcome with emotion, tears welling up in their eyes. "Yize, you're finally home. Your parents can finally rest easy now."

Gu Yize, equally moved by the sight of his long-time family friends, responded with tears in his eyes, "Uncle Jiao, Auntie, I am truly overjoyed to see you both."

Jiao Qiutang lightheartedly remarked, "Fortunately, you have a conscience and returned sooner rather than later, or I feared I wouldn't be able to wait."

Cheng Yan Ni shot a playful glance at her husband. "Don't spoil the festive atmosphere on such a happy occasion."

Jiao Qiutang quickly acquiesced, "Right, right, right, you are absolutely correct, my dear. I was mistaken."

While everyone else assumed Jiao Qiutang's comment was merely a jest, only Xinyan realized that Grandpa Jiao, an old friend of the Gu family, was likely experiencing health issues.

Without directly inquiring, Xinyan waited until their conversation concluded. As Mr. Jiao rose to visit the washroom, she met him beneath the osmanthus tree in the courtyard. "Grandpa Jiao."

Jiao Qiutang turned with a warm smile. "Little girl, why are you standing out here?"

Xinyan got straight to the point. "Grandpa Jiao, have you been experiencing chest tightness and some difficulty breathing recently?"

Seeing the elder's surprised expression, she continued, "And perhaps some shoulder discomfort, leading to a dull ache in your chest and back?"

Mr. Jiao was taken aback. He knew this young lady was studying medicine under the renowned Chinese medicine master, Du Wenbin, but he hadn't expected her skills to have reached such a level. "How did you discern that?"

Xinyan gestured towards the stone table under the tree. "Would you care to sit there for a moment?"

Mr. Jiao nodded slightly and followed Xinyan.

Xinyan extended her hand. "May I check your pulse?"

In truth, Mr. Jiao had already consulted with Mr. Du through the Gu family's connections a few days prior and had undergone hospital tests.

The doctors had informed him it was a terminal illness, with at most six months remaining. Mr. Du's diagnosis mirrored the hospital's, recommending conservative treatment and mentioning acupuncture therapy.

Therefore, he concealed nothing, sharing his mentor's advice with Xinyan when she brought up the symptoms.

After carefully taking his pulse, Xinyan remained silent for a few moments. "My mentor's assessment is accurate. Given your current condition, a combination of herbal medicine and acupuncture is indeed the most suitable treatment approach."