Romantic Medical Immortal-Chapter 209: A Warm Dinner

In just a few days, Ni Mengyao’s complexion had worsened significantly, and some black spots had appeared on her face, though there weren’t many.

They were not noticeable unless you looked closely.

However, Yang Cheng was very worried, having keenly noticed that these black spots were not normal.

"Xiaochen, why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Feeling Yang Cheng’s gaze, Ni Mengyao touched her face and asked, looking puzzled.

"No, I feel like you’ve become even more beautiful after not seeing you for a few days!"

Yang Cheng didn’t say much more, instead offering a compliment.

"Hehe!" Ni Mengyao was overjoyed with the praise, her eyes squinting with delight as she said, "You’re handsome too."

"Oh come on, stop complimenting each other like business partners!"

At this moment, Yang Rou, standing by the door, couldn’t bear it any longer, rolled her eyes dramatically, and complained.

"Hahaha, alright then, I’ll cook first; all of you go out now, one more dish and we can start eating."

Yang Cheng laughed heartily, shooing the three out of the kitchen.

Since they were family, the three women didn’t say much, leaving the kitchen one after another and gathered in the dining room to chat.

Inside the house, the smell was divine as the three women sat under the light enjoying a pleasant conversation, making the atmosphere very warm.

Seeing this scene, Yang Cheng felt energized cooking; from a young age, he had eagerly hoped for such a warm and happy family, but his mother passed away early and his father threw himself entirely into his career.

His childhood lacked much love, only improving when he went to his grandfather in the countryside.

Over time, he wholeheartedly considered Ni Qingyao, Yang Rou, and Yang Xiao as family, vowing inwardly to cultivate diligently and earn well so his family could live a good life.

"Food is ready!!"

Yang Cheng brought the last dish to the kitchen and called everyone over to eat.

Everyone was very happy, with Ni Qingyao taking out a bottle of white wine she had cherished for a long time, intending to accompany Yang Cheng in drinking a little.

Seeing Ni Qingyao’s enthusiasm, Yang Cheng did not refuse, taking the bottle and pouring wine for Ni Qingyao and Yang Rou. Since Yang Xiao had not yet fully recovered, she couldn’t drink, so she used tea instead.

This meal was enjoyed by all four, with especially good atmosphere.

Halfway through the wine, Ni Qingyao suddenly thought of something and asked, "Xiaochen, how’s the herbal gathering going?"

Upon hearing this, both Yang Rou and Yang Xiao looked at Yang Cheng with eyes full of anticipation. Especially Yang Xiao, whose expectant gaze also carried a hint of nervousness since her survival depends on the herbs Yang Cheng collects.

"Hmm..."

When this was mentioned, Yang Cheng’s expression grew more serious; he put down his chopsticks and said, "The progress is alright, I have already obtained Gemfruit of the Twin Dragons, and there’s news about Linglong Grass and Fairy Phoenix Grass. If all goes well, I should get these two herbs soon. But there’s still no news on Thousand-Year Ginseng and Frost Flower, though I will find them as soon as possible."

"Xiaochen, thank you for your hard work!"

Ni Qingyao looked at Yang Cheng with gratitude.

"Don’t say that; we’re family, and these are things I should do."

Yang Cheng raised his glass, looking at Ni Qingyao saying, "Leave it to me! You continue with your own matters, today we’re all happy so let’s not discuss other things, come, cheers!"

"Yes, cheers!"

Ni Qingyao, Yang Rou, and Yang Xiao raised their glasses in unison and spoke.

And so, the four continued eating and drinking, quickly finishing the bottle of wine, but Yang Rou still felt unsatisfied, urging Ni Qingyao to bring another bottle of wine, something Ni Qingyao refused to do, worried that Yang Rou might drink too much.

She even used Kong Lingwen to scare Yang Rou.

However, Yang Rou remained indifferent, saying, "Oh, Kong Lingwen recently went to Zhonghai City, I’m alone at home and very bored. I plan to stay here for a few days, and since today is happy, let’s drink more bottles."

At the mention of Kong Lingwen, Yang Cheng suddenly thought of something and immediately looked at Yang Rou, asking, "Sister Rou, why did brother-in-law go to Zhonghai City?"

Yang Rou replied, "I don’t know, seems to be something related to business!"

Yang Cheng continued to ask, "Sister, do you know if brother-in-law has any relations with the Zhonghai Kong Family?"

"The Zhonghai Kong Family!"

Upon hearing these four words, Yang Rou’s face was filled with confusion; she shook her head gently, saying, "I asked Kong Lingwen before whether she had any family members; she said she was alone, without other family, so she and the Zhonghai Kong Family likely have no relation."

"Alright!"

With no knowledge from any of the questions, Yang Cheng felt somewhat helpless, but he expressed understanding; after all Kong Lingwen was so mysterious, and they were in an agreement marriage, so many things were bound to remain hidden. Whether Kong Lingwen has any connection with the Kong Family is something he must investigate himself.

If indeed, Kong Lingwen has nothing to do with the Kong Family, then he must try to connect with the Kong Family somehow.

After all, the Zhonghai Kong Family might know the reason for Dad’s disappearance.

Seeing that Yang Rou didn’t know anything, Yang Cheng immediately changed the subject and said, "Sis, I have a friend whose factory is having some problems. She is in the skincare product outsourcing business. I heard brother-in-law also works in skincare. Could you give her some orders?"

"Your friend? Who’s that!"

Yang Rou asked in confusion.

"Chu Xiaoyu!"

After saying this name, Yang Cheng sneaked a glance at Ni Qingyao.

"You went to see her?" Sure enough, Ni Qingyao spoke immediately upon hearing this name.

"Yes."

Yang Cheng nodded lightly and said, "I went to see Aunty Chu a couple of days ago. From her, I learned the exact debts Dad owed. Previously, she had a tough life repaying them, and now the factory is having problems, so I want to help her find some orders."

"Who is Chu Xiaoyu?"

At this point, Yang Rou asked in confusion.

"She’s an employee at my father’s company..."

Regarding this matter, Yang Cheng did not hide anything and told Yang Rou everything.

"So that’s how it is." After hearing all this, Yang Rou didn’t hesitate and immediately nodded, "Given this relationship, coupled with what she has done, we must help her, but I can’t make the decision. I’ll ask Kong Lingwen in person when he returns."

"Sure!"

Yang Cheng wasn’t too anxious. After all, since the factory became like this, there wasn’t a rush over these few days.

Waiting until Kong Lingwen returned and talking face-to-face would be much better than calling to inquire now.

After the topic ended, Yang Rou continued to insist on drinking, and Ni Qingyao had no choice but to bring out a bottle of liquor.

However, Ni Qingyao’s drinking capacity was limited, and she didn’t drink any more, leaving Yang Cheng to drink with Yang Rou.

While the two were drinking, Ni Qingyao went to the kitchen to make a few bowls of egg noodles.

Since Yang Cheng and Yang Rou were drinking, they didn’t have any appetite; only Ni Qingyao was eating noodles.

At first, Yang Cheng didn’t notice anything unusual, but when he saw Ni Qingyao had eaten three large bowls of egg noodles, he realized something was off.

When did Ni Qingyao’s appetite become so big?

However, Ni Qingyao patted her stomach, still looking unsatisfied, and continued, "Eating so much, I’m still a bit hungry. I’ll go cook two more bowls."

With that, she got up to go to the kitchen.

Still more??

Yang Cheng was instantly dumbfounded, looking at Ni Qingyao with a gaze full of disbelief.

Yang Rou and Yang Xiao also stared at the kitchen, looking shocked. In their impression, Ni Qingyao’s appetite had always been small; what happened today, eating three large bowls of noodles and yet still hungry?

Before long, Ni Qingyao came to the dining room with another bowl of noodles. When she noticed the three’s gazes, she looked perplexed and asked, "Why are you staring at me like this?"

"Mom, you’ve already had three bowls of noodles and you still want to eat more?"

Yang Rou asked in surprise.

Yang Cheng and Yang Xiao didn’t speak, but their eyes were fixed on Ni Qingyao, filled with doubt.

"I don’t know what’s going on either. My appetite has steadily increased recently. Before, eating half a bun would fill me up, but today at noon, I ate five buns and was hungry after three hours, and then ate a lot of bread to last until getting off work!"

Ni Qingyao sighed, patting her belly with a face full of resignation.

"What!!"

All three were astonished; eating five buns at noon and a lot of bread, yet still eating so much noodles in the evening?

How big of a stomach would that take?

Not right!

Yang Cheng’s expression became more serious; this situation was really abnormal. He immediately reached out and grasped Ni Qingyao’s wrist, saying, "Don’t rush to eat, I’ll check your pulse. Your condition seems really not normal."

"I also think it’s not normal, but physically there’s no anomaly, so I haven’t given it much thought."

As she spoke, Ni Qingyao placed her palm on the table, cooperating fully with Yang Cheng’s examination.

Hmm??

However, after diagnosing the pulse, Yang Cheng’s expression changed again, looking at Ni Qingyao with a very peculiar gaze...