Chapter 169: Chapter 167: Chaochao’s Mother Comes to Say Goodbye

"This one is ’Morning Sun.’ It’s for Chaochao’s mother to wear exclusively."

Understanding dawned on Qin Hanyun.

’Doctor Wen must have some deeper meaning in mind, something about Chaochao and Chaochao’s mother that she can’t speak of.’

’They say masters must be cautious with their words and actions, that a higher Heavenly Dao is watching over them. Is that really true?’

Qin Hanyun couldn’t help but wonder.

"Mr. Qin, this fourth remedy is for you."

Hearing this, Qin Hanyun was a bit surprised. ’For him?’

"In half a year, you will face a calamity. I’ve named this remedy ’Peace.’ It can protect you once."

Qin Hanyun held out both hands to take the talisman paper Wen Ying had just finished drawing on. On it was... a gourd?

’Does a gourd symbolize peace?’

’In any case, Doctor Wen’s artistic skill is truly incredible. The gourd was drawn so vividly, with shades of bluish-green.’

"Thank you, Doctor Wen. I’ve truly benefited from your generosity this time. If there is ever anything you need my help with in the future, I will certainly do everything in my power to assist."

Wen Ying readily accepted.

Qin Hanyun asked his last question. "Doctor Wen, are you planning to leave as well?"

Wen Ying thought for a moment, then nodded. "I’m going to be on a show. It gets a bit boring cooped up in here, so I might as well get out for a bit."

Hearing that Wen Ying was going to be on a show,

Qin Hanyun’s mind conjured several possibilities. ’A wellness seminar? A showcase of intangible cultural heritage? Or maybe a conference on complex psychological cases?’

After all, all broadcasted shows go through a strict review process; there’s no way they’d allow any supernatural nonsense.

Thinking this, Qin Hanyun asked her about it.

Wen Ying said casually, "I think it’s a variety show called ’Let’s Go Exploring.’"

Qin Hanyun was speechless. "..."

’So the mysterious, powerful master in my mind, Doctor Wen, is going to be on a variety show???’

The mental image was completely unexpected. But on second thought, it made sense. Doctor Wen was truly beautiful—the kind of unique, inimitable beauty that would stand out even in the entertainment industry.

It seemed normal for someone like her to be scouted for a career in entertainment. After all, Doctor Wen was only in her early twenties.

’She’s so young, talented, and gorgeous. If she entered the industry, wouldn’t she become a top-tier celebrity in no time?’

"I didn’t realize you had such interests, Doctor Wen. I actually have a small company on the side. If you’re interested in variety shows, perhaps I could invite you next time?"

Wen Ying’s eyes lit up at his words. "Whether I’m interested or not isn’t really the point. I just couldn’t turn down a four-million appearance fee."

Qin Hanyun understood.

"If you have any interest in this, Doctor Wen, feel free to contact me anytime. I’ll be sure to offer a fee that you find satisfactory. This is my personal number."

Wen Ying only had one phone, so she didn’t bother with separate numbers for public and private use.

After quickly adding Qin Hanyun’s personal number, Wen Ying felt that even if she never worked as a psychologist again, she had more than enough money to last a lifetime.

’But I have a system!’

’How could I just give up and live a lazy life?’

’It’s a nice thought, but just a fantasy.’

As Qin Hanyun was leaving, Wen Ying took out a piece of candy, looked at it, then put it back in her drawer. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Not long after Qin Hanyun left, Chaochao’s mother arrived.

As expected, Wen Ying wasn’t surprised at all.

Chaochao’s mother had come to thank Wen Ying. No matter what happened in the future, Wen Ying had helped her fulfill her wish of seeing Chaochao—twice, at that.

She could never repay her.

And now, she had to fulfill her promise: leave with Qin Hanyun, get the DNA test, and find her real family.

’And get revenge for being abducted,’ her brother had said. But personally, she didn’t feel much about it.

After all, she had no memories of her time with the Qin Family. From as early as she could remember, the father and mother who raised her had been pretty good to her.

Even though they had both passed away, she was still their daughter.

She didn’t feel any hatred.

"Doctor Wen, I’m leaving today. I don’t know when we’ll meet again. Getting to know you has been the greatest fortune of my life. If I really am part of the Qin Family, then if there’s ever anything you need my help with in the future, I will do everything I can."

Wen Ying took out a piece of candy and gave it to Chaochao’s mother.

"You should always bring a gift when visiting the Qin Family, shouldn’t you?"

Chaochao’s mother looked at the candy, a bit suspicious.

She was indeed very poor—penniless, in fact. No, worse than that: she was deep in debt.

She had no money to buy any gifts, nor had she ever thought of buying one.

Seeing this candy, Chaochao’s mother was a little confused.

"The Qin Family is a powerful and prominent clan. There are too many schemes and conflicts within a great family like that. Your abduction back then was a result of this infighting. Although your parents wanted to withdraw from the vortex of conflict, their enterprise was too large, and some ties remained. Though you are a Qin, you didn’t grow up with them. Their feelings for you are like a blank sheet of paper. If you truly want to get revenge, you need to win over one person: the Qin Family’s sole matriarch, the great-grandmother."

"What does that have to do with this candy?" Chaochao’s mother would ask if she didn’t understand. She didn’t like to guess; she preferred things to be simple.

"This great-grandmother of the Qin Family adopted a great-granddaughter, who is only about ten years old. She dotes on this little girl."

Hearing this, Chaochao’s mother felt even more confused.

’Is this candy for that little girl?’

’But I’m a complete stranger to them. Showing up with a single piece of candy... not only is it stingy, but it also feels awkward.’

She didn’t want to curry favor with anyone.

If Qin Hanyun hadn’t sought her out, she never would have imagined having any connection to a great family like this.

Even now that she knew, if not for Qin Hanyun’s help, she still wouldn’t plan on having anything to do with the Qin Family.

But she never expected Doctor Wen to be thinking so far ahead for her.

"Chaochao’s mother, I’ll say it again: you have to strive to live a wonderful, happy life. That way, when you see Chaochao in the future, you can make her happy and proud. If you maintain your current mindset, when you do see her again, you’ll feel like you’re not worthy of her."

Chaochao’s mother was stunned.

She had never imagined... she was just planning to go with the flow, wanting nothing, just living out the rest of her days. ’Could that state of mind really lead to such a consequence?’

"Doctor Wen, can I really see Chaochao again?"

Wen Ying didn’t speak, merely nodding.

Chaochao’s mother had originally thought Doctor Wen was just trying to comfort her. But seeing her confirm it a second time, color returned to her face, which was no longer a pool of stagnant, emotionless water.

If she could see Chaochao again, she would be willing to do anything!

Chaochao’s mother put the candy away and listened as Wen Ying continued, "That little girl the Qin matriarch adopted has Innate asthma, an incurable disease. Despite being well cared for with the Qin Family’s resources all these years, she’s had two incidents and nearly died. Give this candy to her. Within half a year, she’ll be no different from a normal person."

Chaochao’s mother looked at Wen Ying, her eyes shining. ’Doctor Wen really is a doctor! A real one!’

’She can so easily solve a complex, incurable medical condition!’

But then, a question suddenly occurred to Chaochao’s mother.

’The candy is only the size of a quail egg. If you put it in your mouth, won’t it be gone in ten minutes or so?’