After hearing Liu Ergou's words, Zhang Xiuming quickly tore off two pieces of paper and handed a pen to Liu Ergou.

Upon receiving the paper and pen, Liu Ergou began to write vigorously. While writing, he said, "Mr. Zhang, your father is now out of mortal danger! He no longer has both feet in the grave, but you can't let your guard down. Right now, he's standing at death's door, ready to step through at any moment!

"Next, I'll write two prescriptions for you. One is to nourish your father's body! It contains strong, revitalizing medicines. Just use it as directed; you don't need to worry about anything.

"The other prescription is for the bedsores on your father's back."

With that, Liu Ergou finished the first prescription and handed it to Zhang Xiuming. Zhang Xiuming took it and, without even looking, was about to tuck it into his pocket when Gongsun Feng snatched it away to examine it.

As Gongsun Feng read the prescription, he couldn't help but exclaim, "This... this prescription is quite good! To think that medicinal properties could be used this way. I've truly learned something valuable today!"

Although Zhang Xiuming didn't understand prescriptions, hearing Gongsun Feng praise it so highly convinced him there was nothing wrong with it.

Soon, Gongsun Feng finished his review and returned the prescription to Zhang Xiuming. He then turned to Liu Ergou and said, "Young man, I never expected your prescriptions to be so exquisite! It has truly been an eye-opener! However, are you sure the acupuncture is effective? Why hasn't the old master woken up yet? He's still in a coma."

Hearing Gongsun Feng start trouble, Liu Ergou retorted while writing the second prescription, "What do you take me for, a stimulant? It doesn't work instantly just because I say so! If you think you can do better, then step up! If not, then keep your mouth shut!"

Liu Ergou's words left Gongsun Feng speechless, and he retreated behind Zhang Xiuming.

Just then, Liu Ergou finished writing the second prescription. "Mr. Zhang, this one is for the bedsores on your father's back. Have a doctor debride the wound, then apply the medicine from this prescription. It should heal in a few days! As long as his nutrition is maintained, there won't be any further issues!"

Hearing this, Zhang Xiuming didn't dare to be negligent. He took the prescription and carefully placed it in his breast pocket.

Before Zhang Xiuming could say anything more, Liu Ergou spoke again. "I've finished my work here, so I won't stay any longer. I have other things to attend to. If you have any questions later, you can call Shuang Yue and have him contact me. I will answer them for you! That is, of course, provided certain people don't tamper with my prescriptions!" At this, Liu Ergou gave a cold, humorless smile.

Without any further hesitation, he left with Lu Shuangyue.

No sooner had Liu Ergou left than Gongsun Feng eagerly spoke up, "Hmph, that kid is rather arrogant! I think we should reconsider using his prescriptions, especially since the old master still hasn't…"

He hadn't even finished the word "woken" when the old man on the hospital bed suddenly let out a moan and opened his eyes.

In a weak voice, he said, "I… I'm not dead yet!"

That single sentence stopped Gongsun Feng in his tracks. Unsure of what to say, he just stood there, dumbfounded.

Meanwhile, Zhang Man witnessed the scene and sneered, "Ha, just a moment ago, someone was questioning why my grandfather didn't wake up immediately. Well? Does that someone have anything to say now?"

Zhang Man's words made Gongsun Feng so furious his beard bristled and his eyes bulged, yet he didn't dare utter another word.

Zhang Man continued, "Zhang Xiuming, if you want to save Grandpa, you'd better follow Liu Ergou's instructions! You might not know what he's about, but I know for a fact that he's no ordinary person!"

Her words piqued Zhang Xiuming's interest. "Xiaoman, what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Man didn't hold back. She told Zhang Xiuming everything that had happened at the class reunion the day before, though she conveniently omitted the parts where she had been the one causing trouble.

When Zhang Xiuming finished hearing her story, his jaw dropped in astonishment.

To pull someone, unscathed, from a stormy sea at night… even the most experienced old fisherman couldn't do that! It was clear that Liu Ergou was no simple man.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Zhang Xiuming made his decision. He handed the tonic prescription to a caregiver. "Go get the medicine on this list and prepare the decoction! I was the one who invited him here, after all. The least I can do is trust him this once!"

Now that things had been decided, Gongsun Feng said no more and just stood there quietly. However, his mind was racing. Acupuncture on a fatal pressure point and a tonic prescription? What good could that possibly do? The old master's awakening was surely just a final burst of energy before death!

Liu Ergou, meanwhile, was completely unaware of Gongsun Feng's thoughts. Not that he would have cared even if he knew. After all, that old man had been trying to sabotage him from the very beginning!

Right then, Liu Ergou was talking to Lu Shuangyue about returning home. "Shuang Yue, do you have anything else to do? If not, we could head back together…"

Liu Ergou hadn't finished speaking when Lu Shuangyue interrupted him. "No, Er Gou, I still have some things to take care of here. I can't go back home with you!"

With that, she tossed her car keys to Liu Ergou. "If you're heading back to the county, take my car! It's fast; you'll be there in half a day!"

Liu Ergou looked at the keys in his hand, blinked, and ultimately refused. "In that case, never mind, Shuang Yue," Liu Ergou said. "I'll just take the bus back. You be careful out here on your own, alright?"

After giving Lu Shuangyue a few words of caution, he parted ways with her and returned to the hotel.

Liu Yunxi had already taken Qin Xiaoyu home and had returned early, waiting for Liu Ergou at the hotel. Once he got back, the two of them checked out of the room and began their journey home.

Just like on their way there, they took a coach bus. After a long journey, Liu Ergou and Liu Yunxi finally arrived back in their village. The two said their goodbyes at the village entrance and then headed to their respective homes.

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