vrcanaries Chapter 184 The Desire of the Heart
Chapter 184 The Desire of the Heart
Jiang Yu knew very well that although Xu Ranyuan's behavior was eccentric, he was absolutely reliable in terms of medical skills. Since this beauty pill was a good thing, it would be fine for Cheng Yuntao to keep it.
So, he gently advised: "Yun Tao, this beauty pill is indeed a rare and valuable item, please accept it."
Cheng Yuntao was already tempted, and since Jiang Yu said so, she no longer refused and accepted it with pleasure.
Xu Ranyuan saw Jiang Yu's carefree look and suddenly had the urge to tease her: "Miss Yuntao, you don't know that although Jiang Yu's life is safe now, he has been poisoned and his vitality has been severely damaged. He needs to be properly recuperated."
"I'll prescribe a prescription for him right now. If you boil the medicine according to the prescription, he will definitely get better faster!" After saying that, Xu Ranyuan asked for paper and pen, quickly wrote down a prescription and handed it to Cheng Yuntao.
Jiang Yu reacted instantly, knowing that Xu Ranyuan was deliberately tormenting him, and quickly waved his hands and said, "Yun Tao, don't listen to his nonsense. I'm fine and don't need to take any more medicine!"
Cheng Yuntao looked silently at the prescription in her hand. Although she didn't know much about pharmacology, she knew from the familiar words such as "spiritual yam" and "solidifying herb" that it was a prescription for strengthening the body and replenishing the vital energy.
"Mr. Xu, are there any special requirements for the dosage and cooking time of the medicine in this prescription?" Cheng Yuntao raised her eyes and asked seriously.
Xu Ranyuan suppressed a smile and said seriously, "This spiritual yam needs to be cut into thin slices and simmered with the tonic herbs over low heat for two hours. The heat must not be turned off in the middle, and the temperature must be controlled just right. Also, the tranquilizing lotus needs to be added half an incense stick before the soup is ready to maximize its efficacy."
Jiang Yu rolled his eyes as he listened to this and said unhappily, "Xu Ranyuan, stop messing around here. I really don't have anything to do."
Hearing this, Xu Ranyuan shrugged: "This prescription will definitely be beneficial to you. When you drink the medicine and get better, you will know that I am doing this for your own good." Jiang Yu was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
Xu Ranyuan turned around and continued to instruct Cheng Yuntao, "Miss Yuntao, after this medicine is boiled, it's best to let Jiang Yu drink it while it's hot. Take it three times a day for seven days. I guarantee he'll be full of vitality."
Cheng Yuntao nodded seriously, folded the prescription carefully and put it into her sleeve: "Okay, I'll go to the pharmacy to get the medicine." After that, she turned and walked out the door.
Jiang Yu stood up from his chair anxiously, wanting to reach out to stop Cheng Yuntao, but unexpectedly bumped into the corner of the table and let out a "hiss" in pain.
Xu Ranyuan felt a flicker of guilt when he saw this, but he still said harshly: "Look, I let you act tough, and now you know how painful it is. Drink the medicine obediently, it will only do you good."
Hearing the sound, Cheng Yuntao hurried back to help Jiang Yu sit down, and comforted him, "Don't move. I'll go get some medicine and be back soon."
Xu Ranyuan saw that the situation was not good. Fearing that Jiang Yu would come to settle the score with him later, he immediately stood up and bowed to Cheng Yuntao and said goodbye: "Miss Yuntao, I will be leaving first. I plan to stay in Junhua City for a while. I will come to eat when I am free. Don't think I am annoying when the time comes."
Cheng Yuntao smiled and nodded: "Mr. Xu, you are very welcome to come anytime."
"I'm not welcome!"
Amid Jiang Yu's repeated cries of "Xu Ranyuan, just wait for me!", Xu Ranyuan laughed, turned around, and left with brisk steps.
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The house was filled with the aroma of medicine.
Jiang Yu held the medicine bowl, his nostrils flaring slightly as he smelled the strong and irresistible bitter smell wafting out of the bowl, his eyebrows and eyes full of disgust.
At that moment, he silently cursed Xu Ranyuan a hundred and eight times in his heart, each time filled with resentment.
He looked at Cheng Yuntao pitifully, his eyes full of pleading, and his voice unconsciously took on a bit of coquettishness: "Yuntao, this medicine is too bitter, I don't want to drink it."
Cheng Yuntao moved lightly, swaying gracefully in front of Jiang Yu. She reached out and smoothed the hair on his forehead, patiently advising him, "When I was getting the medicine, I specifically asked a famous old doctor in the city to take a look. The doctor praised the prescription for its exquisiteness."
"Drinking this medicine will help you recover faster, and it will be very beneficial for your future recovery. Just be patient for a while and drink the medicine, okay?"
Jiang Yu knew that he could not avoid taking the medicine today, so he steeled himself, gritted his teeth, tilted his head back and drank the bitter medicine soup. As the soup entered his throat, the bitterness spread instantly, irritating him so much that his brows furrowed, and he remained silent for a long time.
Seeing Jiang Yu's embarrassed yet cute appearance, Cheng Yuntao couldn't help but chuckle with her hands covering her mouth.
She thought to herself, it was really interesting that such a fearless and majestic person, who usually roamed the world, was now stumped by a bowl of bitter medicine.
Thinking of this, she took out a candied fruit, stretched out her white wrist slightly, and handed it to Jiang Yu's mouth, saying softly: "Come, eat some candied fruit to get rid of this bitter taste."
Jiang Yu subconsciously opened his mouth to take the candied fruit, and when his lips slightly opened, he accidentally touched Cheng Yuntao's fingertips. Both of them were stunned.
Cheng Yuntao's fingertips trembled slightly, and she subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back, but Jiang Yu seemed to be pulled by something. He stretched out his long arm and grabbed her hand. The force was not strong, but it revealed a firmness that could not be refused.
Jiang Yu's breathing quickened slightly, and his lips seemed to be pulled by an invisible silk thread, slowly sliding down along Cheng Yuntao's fingertips. His movements were gentle, for fear of disturbing the beauty in front of him.
Then, he kissed her palm. The kiss was hot and full of endless attachment.
The air around them seemed to be ignited by this sudden intimacy, becoming hot and sticky.
Outside the window, a gentle breeze blew, making the wind chimes on the window lattice emit crisp sounds. The sunlight filtered through the mottled window paper, casting fine shadows, outlining a dreamlike outline for the couple in the house.
Cheng Yuntao's heartbeat became more and more rapid, pounding in her chest. She could feel Jiang Yu's breath gently brushing across her palm. The warm breath, with a slight tingling sensation, spread along her arm to her whole body.
Jiang Yu was immersed in this rare land of gentleness, feeling that all the noise of the world was isolated from him.
His palms were burning hot, his five fingers were slightly open, and he covered Cheng Yuntao's hand steadily. With irresistible force, he gently pressed the soft and boneless little hand against his cheek.
She tilted her head slightly, opened her thin lips, and spoke in a low and gentle voice: "Yun Tao, even if it's pitch black in front of me, I can still see your face in my mind."
"It's beautiful, more beautiful than any scenery I've ever seen."
His actions revealed a sincere tyranny, yet there was endless tenderness hidden in the subtleties.
Cheng Yuntao's cheeks were flushed, and she looked so charming. She opened her red lips and said angrily, "You, why..."
Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Jiang Yu's affectionate and almost scorching gaze. Love was surging in that gaze, as if it wanted to drown her.
Jiang Yu's eyes were firm and affectionate, and he said seriously: "The appearance of a lover is never in the eyes, but in the heart."