Chapter 80

Chu Yarou returned home and saw Sun Meimei sitting on the sofa with a blank expression. Chu Yarou felt extremely distressed. Chu Fengsheng now had to take medicine twice a month to control the toxins, and even once was hard enough for them. Now, he had to take it twice, which meant Sun Meimei must be feeling even more distressed.

"Mom, how did the borrowing go?" Chu Yarou sat on the sofa and asked Sun Meimei calmly.

Sun Meimei shook her head helplessly: "I went to our relatives to borrow money, but they are all scared of lending. Each family gave very little, and we are still five thousand short of thirty thousand. Yarou, even if we manage to gather enough this time, we will still need to keep borrowing. Sixty thousand a month is not a small amount; we really can't afford it! Yarou, let's... give up..." Tears welled up in Sun Meimei's eyes as she looked at Chu Yarou. How could she want to give up on Chu Fengsheng? If there were any other way, who would give up their loving husband!

Tears welled up in Chu Yarou's eyes, but she held them back. She absolutely would not allow this to happen. "Mom, I'll find a way to get the money. Don't worry, I won't let Dad run out of medicine, and I won't let Dad leave us!" Chu Yarou said firmly.

"Find a way? What can a high school student do?" Sun Meimei looked at Chu Yarou in surprise. She had been pushed to her limits and was considering giving up, but she had continued borrowing money and enduring the cold looks because Chu Yarou insisted. The thought of a life spent borrowing money day and night made her want to die.

"I... Don't worry, Mom, just leave it to me." Chu Yarou said calmly. At that moment, her phone rang. Sun Meimei noticed that the ringtone was different from Chu Yarou's usual one. "Yarou, did you change your phone?"

"Ah... Yes, a classmate gave me her old phone, and I'm using it now. Mom, I'm going to my room to study. Don't worry about the money; I'll do my best to find a way." Chu Yarou said. "If I can't find a way, then we'll just have to leave it to fate..." Chu Yarou deliberately left the statement open-ended to avoid arousing Sun Meimei's suspicions.

Sun Meimei nodded, watching Chu Yarou walk to her room, her heart in turmoil. She had originally wanted to borrow money from Tang Yu, but after Wu Xiuhua's surgery, she knew that Tang Yu didn't have the money. Even if he tried to help, it would be a continuous burden, and besides, what was Tang Yu to her? Moreover, he didn't have that much influence.

Tang Yu estimated that, based on the information in his mind, the mayor had taken the prescription he gave and it was time for acupuncture. He called Secretary Li to arrange the time and place.

In the mayor's office.

"Knock, knock, knock!" The sound of knocking echoed.

"Come in." The mayor said.

Secretary Li walked to the mayor's desk: "Mayor, the young doctor called. He wants to come and treat you and asked us to arrange the time and place."

"Really?" The mayor was extremely excited. The young doctor had amazed him. The medicine he prescribed had already shown significant effects, and he could clearly feel a slight burning and itching in the affected area, something he had never experienced before.

"Yes." Secretary Li, seeing the mayor's joy, also felt excited. After all, if the mayor was cured, their relationship could continue, and they could complete what they had left unfinished last time. Secretary Li wasn't seeking any benefits through the mayor; she genuinely liked him.

"Arrange it. Hmm... let me think, the environment must be good... let's do it at my residence in the municipal government. As for the time, tell him he can come anytime." The mayor said happily.

"But, Mayor, you have a meeting this afternoon." Secretary Li reminded him.

"Postpone the meeting until tomorrow." The mayor quickly said.

Secretary Li nodded, "I'll take care of it."

"Great, young doctor, I hope you can cure me!" The mayor thought excitedly. Suffering from a chronic illness made everything feel exhausting. If he was really cured, he would definitely reward Tang Yu generously.

Tang Yu received Secretary Li's reply, checked the time, and decided to go in the afternoon. However, he needed to finish a few sets of practice problems first. He had already reviewed all the textbook knowledge and was now moving on to real exam questions.

For the final month of preparation, Tang Yu had a study plan. With his enlightened mind, he was not afraid.

After class, Tang Yu went to the municipal government building according to the address he had memorized. He could find the government building, but the detailed address behind it, with its deep courtyards, could easily lead to getting lost.

"Guobang, why are you back so early today!" A fashionably dressed woman turned around as the mayor entered the room, walked to his side, and took off his suit jacket, hanging it on the wall hook. Although they appeared to be a loving couple, the woman was extremely disappointed with the mayor. Since he got sick and could no longer satisfy her, she often felt frustrated. If it weren't for their daughter, she would have divorced him. However, she had remained faithful all these years, which was what moved the mayor the most.

The mayor looked at the woman and smiled: "I told you about the young doctor I met who can cure my illness. He's coming today to treat me. Call our daughter and tell her to come home early. I want to introduce her to this young doctor."

"Guobang, you've had this illness for so long, and so many doctors couldn't cure it. Can he really cure you?" The woman's tone was somewhat indifferent. They had seen many famous doctors, but none had been effective. Could a child really cure him? It was laughable.

"Hey, this young doctor is different. Call our daughter and tell her to come home early. The young doctor should be here soon." The mayor glanced at the woman and said.

"Okay." The woman nodded. She had to do as the mayor said, but she didn't really have much hope. If it could be cured, it would have been cured long ago. A high school student couldn't be better than a famous doctor with decades of experience.

Tang Yu left the school and went to a medical equipment store to buy silver needles. Although he had never performed acupuncture before, the techniques were all stored in his mind, and with his透视 (X-ray vision), he could easily identify the acupuncture points. The difference between an ordinary person and an expert lies in finding the correct points. If you can memorize and accurately locate each point, you are an expert!

After buying the needles, Tang Yu took a taxi to the address.

Jinghai City's economy was among the best in the country, and the government buildings reflected this prosperity. The municipal government building was magnificent, with a vast area and various styles of architecture. It was like a giant maze, and anyone entering it could easily get lost.

Tang Yu got out of the taxi and walked to the entrance, expecting to have to search for a while, but he found Secretary Li already smiling and waiting for him at the door.

"Young doctor, you came pretty quickly. Let's go, get in my car, and I'll take you to the mayor's house." Secretary Li, dressed in an office OL outfit, accentuated her curvaceous figure.

"Still need to take a car?" Tang Yu was surprised.

"Of course, the government compound is so large, you'd be exhausted walking." She said with a flirtatious smile. With her beauty and figure, it was no wonder the usually upright mayor was smitten.

Tang Yu nodded and got into the car, sitting in the passenger seat.

As Secretary Li drove, Tang Yu suddenly thought of the night they had spent together. His eyes involuntarily glanced at her beautiful legs, and he jokingly said: "Um, are you wearing it today?"

"Ah!" Secretary Li's face turned bright red. She knew exactly what Tang Yu meant and glared at him fiercely: "Haven't you heard that if you miss the opportunity, you miss the chance?"

"Hehe, Secretary Li, you sure know how to talk. I didn't say anything, but you brought it up! Are you still thinking about that agreement?" Tang Yu said casually.

"You... who's thinking about it? You brought it up first." Secretary Li pouted at Tang Yu. "I'm not thinking about it!"

"Hehe, this government compound is really large, fitting for an official's residence!" Tang Yu changed the subject.

"You..." Secretary Li pouted again. How could he change the subject so quickly? "Yes, it is large!"

But then Secretary Li thought of something and her face showed a hint of caution as she looked at Tang Yu, who was smiling lightly. "Hey, I need to tell you something."

"What? Go ahead, I'm enjoying the scenery here; it's quite nice." Tang Yu smiled.

Secretary Li pursed her lips and then said: "The mayor's wife is at home. When you go in, don't mention anything about my relationship with the mayor, okay?"

"Are you asking me for a favor?" Tang Yu glanced at Secretary Li and continued looking out the window. The landscaping here was indeed excellent, probably designed by top experts.

"..." Secretary Li really wanted to kick Tang Yu, but she was asking him for a favor. Her lips trembled, and then she nodded: "Yes, I am asking you for a favor!"

"Every favor has a condition. Do you want something for nothing?" Tang Yu turned to look at the sexy and alluring Secretary Li, whose cheeks were still tinged with a hint of pink. He suddenly thought of a saying: "When there's work, the secretary does it; when there's nothing, what happens?"

"You... fine, what do you want?" Secretary Li opened her clear eyes wide and glared at Tang Yu. She thought, how could high school students be so pragmatic, like cunning businessmen, always thinking about benefits? But the mayor had repeatedly instructed her to make sure Tang Yu didn't slip up. The mayor's wife was not someone to be trifled with, so she had to do everything to keep Tang Yu quiet!

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