Chapter 699 - 213: [Eased Tension] (6200)_2
Since I was a child, I’ve been an unlucky person, constantly bringing disaster upon myself, putting myself in difficult situations, and continuously bringing lots and lots of trouble for you.
In such situations, I understand that you would distance yourself from me, that you’d be annoyed with me—I have already accepted this."
Upon saying this, Lu Sisi looked at her mother with a puzzled expression: "So, I actually don’t quite understand. I’ve already accepted that you all don’t care about me, even despise me, and I’ve accepted it for many years, I’ve grown accustomed to it for many years.
And you, Mom... why did you suddenly come to see me today and then say you care about me?
I remember, the last time we met, you were still pressing me to leave Jinling Prefecture as soon as possible, urging me to go far away overseas and live abroad."
Lu Xiuting’s mind went blank—Lu Sisi wasn’t accusing her, at least the tone of her speech wasn’t one of accusation and questioning. Yet, Lu Xiuting still felt a blankness inside.
It’s as if one who has made a mistake, with evidence solid as a rock, can’t find a word to excuse oneself in the face of the evidence.
Her breathing began to quicken, her chest heaving, and suddenly she tried to stand up from the sofa, speaking rapidly: "Sisi, I..."
But upon saying this, there was nothing more to say; amidst the clash of swirling emotions, Lu Xiuting’s vision turned black, and with her already weak body unable to support her, she suddenly fell backward, fainting onto the sofa.
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When Lu Xiuting awoke, the first thing she saw was Lu Sisi sitting by the bed.
Lu Sisi’s pretty face carried a hint of worry, and upon seeing Lu Xiuting awake, she seemed to be slightly relieved.
"I..."
"Mom, this is the guest room of my home," Lu Sisi answered softly.
Lu Xiuting looked around at the room, unfamiliar but well-furnished, with slightly antiquated decor, yet in no way cheap-looking.
"You fainted earlier. I was going to call the hospital for an ambulance, but Mr. Gui checked on you and said there’s no big issue; your body is just a bit weak. It’s probably that this time’s surgery has damaged your foundation and primordial qi, requiring you to slowly recover."
Without waiting for Lu Xiuting to inquire, Lu Sisi said, "I called Dad, but he didn’t answer, probably busy. When he’s free, he should call back."
After a pause, Lu Sisi seemed to smile: "Or maybe he won’t call back... after all, Dad hardly ever returns my calls. And I couldn’t unlock your phone to call him with it."
Lu Xiuting exhaled and forced herself to sit up from the bed, reaching out to pull Lu Sisi.
This time, Lu Sisi withdrew her hand.
"You should lie back and rest a bit more. The family made radish rib soup today—radishes are good for energy. I’ll get you a bowl. Later, I’ll take you home."
After speaking, Lu Sisi got up and left the room.
Walking downstairs, she saw Gui Geng standing at the side of the stairs with hands folded: "Miss Lu, your mother..."
"She’s awake," Lu Sisi sighed and spoke softly: "Thank you, Mr. Gui."
"No trouble, no trouble. I’m the steward of the young master’s household; handling family matters is part of my duty."
Saying this, Gui Geng hesitated for a moment and then said slowly: "However, your mother’s body is quite depleted."
Lu Sisi froze: "Is it, is it very serious?"
Gui Geng nodded slowly.
"...Is there a way to cure it?" Lu Sisi looked at Gui Geng. Having been with Chen Yan for so long, she of course knew that Gui Geng was not human but a demon cultivator, a demon that could take on human form.
Being a demon, naturally, he could cast spells, and in the eyes of ordinary people, he indeed belonged to those with considerable divine techniques.
Gui Geng furrowed his brows: "Miss Lu, the real issue with your mother isn’t her body; the physical weakness is just a symptom.
The real problem is her destiny."
Destiny?
Lu Sisi’s face changed.
Whenever ordinary people hear the term "destiny," they naturally associate it with the phrase:
Destiny is ending.
That’s not a good term at all.
Hearing this term gives one a feeling of barely hanging on, with little time left.
Seeing Lu Sisi’s expression change, Gui Geng quickly said: "Not... not to that extent. Her destiny is just slightly weak, not at the point of the oil running dry, but... indeed her destiny is weak.
From what I’ve seen, with this kind of destiny, she may face limited blessings, poor health, and an unstable household in the future. Moreover... it seems her lifespan might not be long either."
Lu Sisi felt a sinking feeling in her heart and instinctively asked: "Then... is there any way to address the problem you mentioned with her destiny?"
Gui Geng shook his head: "My mana is limited, how could I understand the divine techniques to reverse fate! If you say that, I absolutely can’t do it, but perhaps with our family’s young master Chen Yan, maybe..."
Reverse fate?
Lu Sisi instantly thought of the methods Chen Yan used to change her fate and dispel her misfortune.
However, after being in a relationship with Chen Yan and spending time with him, she heard about his experiences. She later realized that after helping her reverse fate, Chen Yan had suffered backlash and endured a so-called "seven-day calamity."
He nearly lost his life.
So Lu Sisi didn’t even blink, immediately extinguishing the thought of asking Chen Yan to help her mother reverse fate, casting it far, far away!
Even though it’s her own mother by blood, if it means putting Chen Yan’s life at risk, Lu Sisi dismissed the idea completely!