Seeing Liu Yueying praising Xia Guifang, Xu Qingxue furrowed her brows, wondering whether it was intentional or not. She interrupted her mother and said, "Mom, talking wears you out, you've just recovered. I suggest you lie down and rest for a while..."

"It's all right," Liu Yueying replied with a relieved smile, "After treating Little Qiang like that, I feel even more energetic than before. My body feels stronger too... Little Qiang's Qigong is truly miraculous!"

While speaking, Liu Yueying's gaze drifted between Wang Xiaoqiang and Xia Guifang. Seeing them, a well-matched and handsome couple, she said even more cheerfully, "Little Qiang, whenever you decide to set the wedding date, let us know. We'll definitely come to celebrate."

Wang Xiaoqiang waved his hand and said, "It's still early. We are both young and not in a rush to get married. Right now, our main focus is on our careers..."

As Wang Xiaoqiang said this, he glanced at Xia Guifang intentionally or unintentionally. Actually, he was also addressing this statement to Xia Guifang—it was his true thought.

Xia Guifang heard this and did not show any sign of disappointment. She was a year younger than Wang Xiaoqiang, naturally not in a hurry to get married. As long as Wang Xiaoqiang acknowledged her as his partner, she was completely satisfied.

"Ah, that's a good idea. Young people should focus on their careers," Xu Yongqian said approvingly, then added, "By the way, Little Qiang, would you like to come work in the Provincial Capital? Though I'm retired, I still have some connections here, and arranging a job wouldn't be a problem..."

Xu Yongqian's offer to find Wang Xiaoqiang a job was heartfelt. Of course, he also wanted more contact with him. With his judgment, it was clear that Wang Xiaoqiang's "Qigong" was beneficial to his wife's health. If a "Qi Gong Master" like Wang Xiaoqiang could live in the Provincial Capital long-term, the opportunities for contact would increase, ensuring some security for his wife's health.

"Elder Xu, thank you for your kindness, but I'm currently leasing farmland back home..." Following that, Wang Xiaoqiang described how he was leasing forty acres of land to grow yams.

Hearing this, Elder Xu felt both disappointed and approving. He said, "Little Qiang, I support your decision. Young people should dare to take risks and innovate. However, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, just give me a call..."

Xu Yongqian truly feared that Wang Xiaoqiang wouldn't call him.

While Xu Yongqian and Wang Xiaoqiang were talking, Xu Qingxue had already gone to the kitchen to cook, and Xia Guifang volunteered to help. Xia Guifang hadn't expected someone like Xu Qingxue, who was from such a wealthy family, to know how to cook, and her efficiency and deftness also impressed Xu Qingxue.

Xu Qingxue knew her way around the kitchen, whereas Xia Guifang cooked every day. Xu Qingxue thought this village girl was more diligent than the city girls, and that Little Qiang would be happy marrying Xia Guifang. Yet, the mere thought of it made her feel a sourness in her heart, as if she begrudged others their happiness, a feeling that piqued her curiosity.

With the two beautiful women working together, the meal was quickly prepared and served. Eight dishes and one soup—very rich and lavish. Elder Xu brought out two bottles of Moutai Wine to entertain Wang Xiaoqiang.

No sooner had the dishes been laid on the table, and the people had yet to sit down, than barking was heard from the balcony. Two black puppies dashed inside; about three or four months old, their fur glossy and black, their faces broad and chunky, exuding an adorable and simple charm—they were clearly two Tibetan Mastiff pups.

"What beautiful Tibetan Mastiffs!" Seeing the two adorable Tibetan Mastiff pups, Wang Xiaoqiang squatted down, examined them closely, and caressed their fur. His adoration was plain to see.

"Do you like it? If you do, take it home," Xu Yongqian generously said.

"How can I accept that..." Honestly speaking, Wang Xiaoqiang really loved it, but he knew Tibetan Mastiffs were very expensive. A purebred Tibetan Mastiff could cost millions, and in a household like Elder Xu's, they naturally had purebreds.

"Little Qiang, don't be overly polite in front of me," Xu Yongqian frowned, "If you like them, take both home."

Wang Xiaoqiang knew Elder Xu disliked it when people were overly polite around him. However, he really felt ashamed to take both home, so he said, "Then I'll indulge once and take one."

Before Elder Xu could speak, Liu Yueying had already waved her hand and said, "Little Qiang, just take them both. It'll save me the headache of their constant barking..."

"..." Wang Xiaoqiang didn't know what to say. Taking both would no longer be indulgent, it bordered on greedy, and they were extremely precious. He couldn't even fathom it, but just then, Xu Qingxue suddenly walked up to him and whispered, "Just take them if you're told to, the old man won't miss them."

Wang Xiaoqiang, with her words ringing by his ear and her warm breath on his earlobes, felt a surge in his heart, beating erratically. To disguise his embarrassment, he blurted out, "Fine, I'll take both dogs."

"That's right, Little Qiang, remember, never be polite with me!" Wang Xiaoqiang said he'd take them, and Xu Yongqian was very pleased. It wasn't that he didn't like the dogs—purebred Tibetan Mastiffs, with each costing two to three million, so together they were worth four to five million. But gifting both dogs to Wang Xiaoqiang was done sincerely.

Besides, the dogs were gifts from a former student of his, and as Qingxue said, he didn't need to spend money to keep dogs—a phone call and someone would deliver them.

After a good meal and some chitchat, Wang Xiaoqiang and Xia Guifang bid their farewell, saying they were ready to head home. Elder Xu ordered Xu Qingxue to drive them, which Wang Xiaoqiang accepted without refusal. Taking two Tibetan Mastiff pups by public bus would be inconvenient, so a car ride was most welcome.

Elder Xu and his wife personally walked them to the door, urging them to visit if they were ever in the Provincial Capital again, their words earnest and sincere.

The truth was they were genuinely afraid that once Wang Xiaoqiang left, there might be no further contact. Wang Xiaoqiang's Qi Gong had miraculously treated Liu Yueying's illness—it was undeniably true. If he could visit regularly for treatments, though not curing her completely, it could extend her life by a few years.

Little did they know, a few more Qi Gong sessions from Wang Xiaoqiang could completely heal her illness.

Although they thought so, they felt it was inappropriate to ask, considering the distance was great, and it wasn't feasible for Wang Xiaoqiang to visit the Provincial Capital often.

While the elderly couple didn't mention it, during the ride home with Wang Xiaoqiang and Xia Guifang, Xu Qingxue brought it up, "Little Qiang, I... I'd like to discuss something with you..."

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang agree, Xu Qingxue sheepishly continued, "Could you... Could you use your 'Qi Gong' to treat my mother occasionally? I don't ask for much, just once a month. I'll drive to pick you up... And of course, I wouldn't expect you to do it for free..."

"Stop, don't bring up money." Before Xu Qingxue could finish, Wang Xiaoqiang cut her off, "I promise you, as long as I'm free, I'll come to the Provincial Capital. How's that? But having you drive me back and forth seems a bit troublesome..."

"It's no trouble at all!" Xu Qingxue quickly assured, thinking to herself that she actually hoped he would trouble her.

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