In their eyes, among the younger members of the Lin Family, Yu Zheng was already considered quite successful. With an annual income of over a million, he had bought a house in Suzhou-Hangzhou and drove a car worth five hundred thousand. And since Yu Zheng was only in his early thirties, his future seemed limitless.

But compared to Lin Feng, he seemed far less impressive.

Lin Feng was starting with a villa worth tens of millions! How could anyone even compare?

Zhang Fuyong and Zhao Lizhen were also shocked, but more than anything, they were gratified. This son-in-law of theirs became more and more pleasing to the eye the longer they looked at him.

Lin Dashan also had a proud expression on his face. His son truly hadn't disappointed him. This time, the Lin Family could finally hold their heads high!

Lin Feng stood to the side, a faint smile on his lips as he watched the stunned expressions on everyone's faces, but he said nothing.

At this moment, Lin Jiajun's wife, Wang Lu, was a little puzzled. "Lin Feng, does your children's clothing store really make that much money? I have a friend who opened a clothing store in Pengcheng, but it went out of business in just a few months."

Lin Feng explained with a smile, "Perhaps... I'm just a bit lucky."

This response left everyone speechless. They couldn't find any reason to refute it. If it wasn't good luck, what else could it be? Every industry was in a slump, yet somehow, Lin Feng was able to make a fortune. What did that imply? That they were all dumber than him?

After chatting for a while longer, it began to get late.

Lin Feng walked over to Zhang Yuxi's parents and said with a hint of apology, "Uncle, Auntie, I'm sorry to trouble you with a hotel stay tonight."

"Oh, don't be so formal," Zhao Lizhen said with a wave of her hand. "You booked us the presidential suite! What's there to be troubled about? Besides, I'm Yu Xi's godmother, so we're all family now!"

Lin Dashan and his wife, of course, supported Lin Feng's lodging arrangements. They had never stayed in a presidential suite before, so this was the perfect opportunity to experience it. There would be plenty of chances to stay in the villa later on.

"Honey, I'll leave the baby with you for a bit," Lin Feng said to Zhang Yuxi. "I'll see them off."

Zhang Yuxi's cheeks flushed slightly as she nodded. "Okay, I got it. It's getting late, so you should take everyone back so they can get some rest."

「Later, at the Sheraton Hotel」

After bidding Zhang Yuxi farewell, Lin Feng led Yu Zheng and the others back to the hotel and up the elevator to the presidential suite.

Chuan Chuan was ecstatic, gibbering excitedly as he jumped straight onto the sofa.

Sun Rou quickly pulled him off, scolding, "Chuan Chuan, what are you doing! This is a presidential suite. If you damage the sofa, can we afford to pay for it?"

Lin Feng came out of a room. "It's alright, Sun Rou. Just let him play."

Sun Rou shook her head. "No, we can't spoil him."

She took off Chuan Chuan's shoes and, regardless of whether her son understood, she warned him repeatedly, "Chuan Chuan, play is play, but you can't be reckless, understand? Or I'll spank you!"

Chuan Chuan paid no attention to what his mother was saying, completely absorbed in his own world.

Meanwhile, Yu Zheng was inspecting the suite. Seeing the lavish decorations and the bright, ambient lighting, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Worthy of a five-star hotel. This decor is magnificent!"

Lin Feng's aunt was also in awe. "Exactly! Maybe a real president has stayed in this suite before!"

Hearing this, both Yu Zheng and Lin Feng couldn't help but chuckle.

Yu Zheng patted Chuan Chuan's head and turned to his wife. "Honey, why don't you take Chuan Chuan to bed? He must be tired."

Sun Rou coaxed their son to go brush his teeth. Lin Feng's aunt followed them into the bedroom, also ready to sleep.

Yu Zheng and Lin Feng sat on the balcony, gazing at the night view of Yangcheng.

"Smoke?" Yu Zheng offered, taking out a pack of soft-cover Zhonghua cigarettes.

Lin Feng shook his head. "No, thanks."

Yu Zheng hesitated for a moment before putting the pack away. He resembled his father, with a well-proportioned build and a face that carried a hint of weariness. Although only in his early thirties, he looked closer to forty.

"Are you two planning on having a second child?" Lin Feng suddenly asked.

"No. We're afraid we'd have the same situation as with Chuan Chuan." After a short pause, Yu Zheng continued, "Lin Feng, when you said there was a way to cure Chuan Chuan, were you serious?"

Lin Feng nodded. "I'm not one hundred percent certain."

The hope that had flickered in Yu Zheng's heart slowly died out. "Where... did you find the doctor?"

Lin Feng's so capable now. Maybe the doctor he found will actually work? We have to at least try.

Lin Feng was silent for a long moment before he spoke. "Brother Yu Zheng, what if I told you... that I'm the one who can treat Chuan Chuan?"

Yu Zheng froze, his face hardening. "Lin Feng, are you joking with me?"

But there wasn't the slightest hint of a joke on Lin Feng's face.

"Brother, there are some things I don't know how to explain to you," Lin Feng said earnestly. "But I might really be able to cure Chuan Chuan's condition. I want to try."

Yu Zheng hesitated, then asked, "How would you treat him?"

"Acupuncture."

"And how long have you studied it?"

At this, Lin Feng fell silent. The truth was, he had never studied it at all.

Seeing his cousin's silence, Yu Zheng sighed heavily. "Look, I know you want Chuan Chuan to get better. I appreciate the thought, truly, but I can't take that kind of risk."

Hearing this, Lin Feng started to get anxious, unsure how to persuade him. Yu Zheng was a stubborn man; changing his mind was next to impossible.

Just then, Sun Rou came out from the bedroom. "Chuan Chuan really was exhausted. He fell asleep the moment we got into the room." Arriving on the balcony, she sensed the strange atmosphere between the two men. "What's wrong? Did you two have a fight?"

When neither man spoke, she walked over to Lin Feng. "Lin Feng, your brother can be a bit tactless and doesn't always think before he speaks. Don't take it to heart."

Yu Zheng shot her a sideways glance. "That's right, you know me so well. You know everything."

"Of course I do! I'm your wife!" Sun Rou retorted. "If I don't understand you, who does?"

Yu Zheng ignored her, turning and heading back toward the living room.

Lin Feng raised a hand slightly. "Brother, just give me one chance," he said softly.

Yu Zheng's expression immediately darkened. Seeing this, Sun Rou quickly stepped between them, afraid they would start a real fight.

"What on earth are you two talking about?" she asked. "A chance for what?"

Lin Feng looked at her. "Sun Rou, I want to treat Chuan Chuan's condition. I know acupuncture, and I want to try."

Sun Rou was dumbfounded. "You know acupuncture? When did you learn?"

After a brief explanation, she finally understood why the two cousins were at odds. She hesitated, then said gently, "Lin Feng, it's not that we don't believe you. Even though Chuan Chuan's condition is special, we love him dearly. Over the years, we've seen so many doctors, and it's always ended in disappointment. Your brother and I... we've long since resigned ourselves to our fate."

Lin Feng sighed and took a step back. "I know. In that case, can I at least go see Chuan Chuan and give him a quick examination? Is that okay?"

This time, Yu Zheng agreed.

「Inside the bedroom」

Chuan Chuan was sleeping soundly. His innocent, oblivious expression was heartbreaking to see. Children his age were already starting school, but Chuan Chuan could still barely speak. He could only say "daddy" and "mommy." Lin Feng had watched him be born, watched him grow, and had even helped take care of him when he was a baby. He felt a deep affection for his nephew.

The boy was in a deep sleep. Lin Feng tiptoed over to the bed. Just as he reached out a hand, Chuan Chuan rolled over, moving away from his touch.

At that moment, a flood of medical knowledge surged through Lin Feng's mind. He knew there was an acupoint just above the chest. If he pressed it, Chuan Chuan would fall into a brief, harmless unconsciousness.

Yu Zheng saw him move and was about to intervene, but Sun Rou grabbed his arm, signaling him to wait and see. Lin Feng had always been clever and cautious, and he cared deeply for Chuan Chuan. She believed he would never do anything to hurt their son.

System! Activate the Hua Tuo's Nine Needles skill! Lin Feng commanded silently.

With the system's improvements, Hua Tuo's Nine Needles now had a scientific basis, making acupuncture less like elusive mysticism and more like a concrete practice.

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