From Rejected Fake Heiress to Desired True Love-Chapter 401: Am I Poisoned?

In front of outsiders, Grandpa Bai had always kept quiet about Nan Qiao’s medical skills.

"Old Lu, my granddaughter Qiaoqiao knows medicine, but she’s still a university student. I can’t guarantee she’ll be able to cure you."

Grandpa Bai spoke very plainly, not wanting Grandpa Lu to hold too much hope.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

Grandpa Lu didn’t hold much hope either. After all, he had seen so many doctors, none of whom could cure his illness.

In the garden, there were no other people—just the four of them.

Sitting down, Nan Qiao said, "Grandpa Lu, let me take your pulse first and see your condition."

Grandpa Lu extended his hand, and Nan Qiao took his pulse.

Grandpa Bai and Granny Bai sat silently beside her, not daring to disturb Nan Qiao as she checked the pulse.

After a brief moment, Nan Qiao moved her hand away from Grandpa Lu’s pulse gate.

Grandpa Lu asked, "Young lady, is my illness still treatable?"

When he asked, he didn’t truly expect a positive answer.

So many renowned doctors had failed to cure him—how could he believe that Nan Qiao, a young university student, could succeed?

Grandpa Lu’s tone was gentle, without a hint of disdain toward Nan Qiao.

Nan Qiao didn’t reply immediately but glanced at Grandpa Lu’s legs and lower back.

After examining him carefully, Nan Qiao said, "Grandpa Lu, I can cure you."

Grandpa Lu asked in disbelief, "Are you saying I’ll be able to stand again? Really?"

Grandpa Bai exclaimed excitedly, "Qiaoqiao’s medical skills truly are remarkable! My wife was able to wake up, all thanks to Qiaoqiao. Old Lu, if Qiaoqiao says she can treat you, you can trust that she will."

Granny Bai chimed in, "I have full confidence in my granddaughter’s medical abilities."

Although Grandpa Lu still found it hard to believe in Nan Qiao’s medical skills, he had unwavering faith in Grandpa Bai and Granny Bai’s words.

Their friendship spanned decades, and Grandpa Lu knew Grandpa Bai wasn’t one to make exaggerated claims.

From disbelief to shock to exhilaration, Grandpa Lu said gratefully, "Young lady, thank you. You’ve given me hope. I never thought I would stand again."

"Grandpa Lu, the reason you can’t stand is because there’s an issue with your lower back. From now on, I’ll perform acupuncture on you daily and prescribe traditional herbal medicine—you’ll recover gradually," Nan Qiao said.

Her words made Grandpa Lu realize something: "There’s a problem with my back?"

Nan Qiao nodded. "Your lower back is damaged; I’ve just examined it. But there’s something I need to ask. Grandpa Lu, how many people live in your household? I mean, those who live with you. What are their occupations? Before you became paralyzed, did anyone give you gifts? What were those gifts? I need you to recall everything in detail, as this will greatly assist me in treating your condition."

Grandpa Lu was baffled, sensing that the situation wasn’t as simple as it seemed.

"Qiaoqiao, are you saying that someone targeted me? That I’ve been poisoned?"

Grandpa Bai and Granny Bai were equally shocked—how could this be?

Having a large family and fortune wasn’t necessarily a blessing.

What use is wealth if you lose your life, unable to enjoy it?

"It’s not poison; it’s a curse. The reason you can’t stand is because your lower back has been suppressed by a poisonous insect," Nan Qiao explained.

Grandpa Lu was astounded. He’d heard of such insects before, but he had never seen one.

Never did he imagine that one was inside his own body.

"Qiaoqiao, I’ll think carefully about who I encountered before becoming paralyzed and what gifts I received. I’ll take my time to recall everything," Grandpa Lu responded.

Grandpa Lu was eager to tell Nan Qiao everything immediately, but given how much time had passed, he would need to think hard to remember it all.

Nan Qiao cautioned him, "Grandpa Lu, please don’t tell your family about this for now. We must keep my treatment confidential."

If the perpetrator caught wind of Grandpa Lu’s findings, they would likely try to silence him.

Grandpa Lu’s face burned with anger, the wrinkles on his skin deepening as his brows furrowed. "Those ungrateful children—do they really think I’ll die so easily? They should know I’ve already written my will. If I die, all my shares will be donated to charity."

Nan Qiao’s expression shifted as she finally understood why Grandpa Lu had survived this long—it was his will that shielded him.

Grandpa Bai interjected, "Old Lu, calm yourself. A big family and a large fortune inevitably lead to conflicts among children." freewebnøvel.coɱ

Granny Bai added, "The human heart is unpredictable. Who knows if the people we meet are saints or monsters in disguise?"

Grandpa Lu nodded, his brows still tightly knitted. "I’ll investigate thoroughly to find out which ungrateful wretch tried to harm me. Living half-paralyzed is humiliating."

Grandpa Lu hadn’t imagined that, in his old age, he’d be living with such indignity.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he felt. He wanted to expose the culprit immediately.

Nan Qiao advised, "Grandpa Lu, you must exercise patience. If you stir things up too soon, the perpetrator will slip away unnoticed."

Grandpa Lu nodded, stifling his anger.

Having spent decades navigating the business world, he knew the value of patience.

"Thank you, Qiaoqiao. You’ve saved me," Grandpa Lu said gratefully.

Nan Qiao teased him with a smile. "Grandpa Lu, aren’t you worried I might be deceiving you? You trust me so readily."

Grandpa Lu laughed heartily. "You little rascal! When you walked in, I saw the same spark in you that your grandmother had when she was young. Your grandparents are my lifelong friends; of course I trust them—and you."

Granny Bai couldn’t hold back her laughter either. "You trust us that much?"

"Naturally. We’ve been friends for many years. I trust you completely," Grandpa Lu said, already determined to investigate who in his household might be the culprit.

After chatting for a while, Nan Qiao looked at the flowers in the garden and suggested to Grandpa Lu, "That flowerbed over there—you should find an appropriate time to remove it completely. Those plants are harmful and will gradually weaken your body."

Whether dying naturally or being murdered, there was a stark difference. Without Nan Qiao’s warning, Grandpa Lu wouldn’t have realized he was being harmed.

Nan Qiao’s words sent a chill through Grandpa Lu. The guilty party was right under his nose.

Suddenly, Grandpa Lu thought of his caregivers—could one of them be involved?

No matter what, Grandpa Lu resolved to replace them.

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Nan Qiao departed with her grandparents, advising Grandpa Lu to play along and take everything slowly. They urged him to keep fighting—life, even poorly lived, was better than giving up.

Once their counsel was given, the three of them got into the car.

"Grandpa, Grandma—who are Grandpa Lu’s children? Tell me so I can investigate and help him recover as soon as possible," Nan Qiao said.

"Your Grandpa Lu has a son named Lu Tianlei and a daughter named Lu Minhui. Lu Tianlei has two sons, and an illegitimate one whose identity is kept under wraps. Your Grandpa Lu doesn’t recognize him and forbade Lu Tianlei from mentioning him publicly. Grandpa Lu even threatened to kick Lu Tianlei out of the family if he didn’t comply. In the end, Lu Tianlei agreed. I don’t even know the illegitimate child’s name—rumor has it he was sent away from Jing City."

Nan Qiao perked up at the mention of "Lu," immediately thinking of Lu Zhengyang.

"Grandpa, Grandma—could this illegitimate child be named Lu Zhengyang?" she asked.