Zhou Yun had no choice but to be so cautious. She did not want her ability to be exposed and be discovered by her unseen enemies.
Even if she was the daughter of the Zhou family, those people might find out about her existence. However, weakening herself and reducing those people's guard against her would give her a greater chance of winning.
"Sister, I'm ready," Fu Xing said firmly. Then, she picked up the clean towel that Zhou Yun had prepared and stuffed it into her mouth. She looked at Zhou Yun with determination.
Zhou Yun nodded and took out the silver needle bag that she carried with her. The cold light reflected by the silver needles scared Fu Xing so much that she instantly squeezed her eyes shut.
Zhou Yun looked at the girl who was so brave that it made her heart ache. She coaxed her softly, "Don't be afraid. It'll be over soon. Relax, or else your muscles will be too stiff and the needles won't be able to pierce them easily."
Fu Xing wanted to follow Zhou Yun's instructions, but when she thought of the long needles that were going to pierce her body one by one, she couldn't help but tremble slightly, and her body became even stiffer.
Zhou Yun sighed helplessly and then gently hummed the song that her mother often hummed when she was young. That tender voice, coupled with the gentle strength that Zhou Yun used to massage Fu Xing's body, made Fu Xing relax a great deal.
However, the acupuncture that followed was still unbearable for Fu Xing. The sweat flowed down her face and mixed with the pus, making her look extremely terrifying.
Auntie Wu, who was standing outside the door, heard the muffled grunts inside. She was so nervous that her palms were sweating, but she still endured it. She only dared to enter when Zhou Yun called her.
Zhou Yun put away her tools and looked at Auntie Wu. "I've just applied the medicine for her. She shouldn't bathe or wash her face for a day."
Auntie Wu stood beside Fu Xing and quickly nodded. "Alright, Miss Zhou. I got it."
Zhou Yun packed her things and stood up. "Then I'll be going first. I'll come back at the same time tomorrow."
Auntie Wu nodded. Fu Xing went forward and pulled at Zhou Yun. "Sister, are you leaving now? We can go and drink milk tea together? I know a shop here that has very nice milk tea. I used to order takeout. Since I'm here today, I can go to the shop for a drink."
Zhou Yun stroked Fu Xing's head and said, "I still have something on. We'll go for a drink after you're better."
Fu Xing was a little disappointed, but she quickly put her emotions behind her and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you."
Zhou Yun went out from another small door in the room.
The reason she chose this room was that there was a small door in the room. In case she accidentally exposed her whereabouts in future, she could leave quickly.
When Fu Xing brought Auntie Wu home, she happened to see Fu Sen, who had just returned in a wheelchair.
"Xing, you went out again today? Where did you go?" Fu Sen asked Fu Xing and Auntie Wu.
Auntie Wu was about to answer when Fu Xing hurriedly said, "I went to the art institution. I was thinking of going there to improve my foundation during this period of time."
"Xing, what foundation do you need to build for your painting skills?" Song Zhi asked in confusion.
Fu Sen was also a little uncertain. With Fu Xing's current skills, she didn't need to attend any institutional training.
Fu Xing could only bite the bullet and say, "It's very boring to be alone at home, so I found a separate studio to paint."
"As long as you're happy." Fu Sen smiled.
After saying that, Fu Sen turned to Auntie Wu and instructed, "When you go out, be careful and bring more people with you."
Auntie Wu felt guilty and didn't dare to say anything more. She just nodded repeatedly and agreed.
Fu Sen's eyes darkened slightly. Fu Xing was suddenly interested. It was already a little strange that she wanted to go out for a walk. Coupled with Auntie Wu's obvious evasive and guilty expression, Fu Sen felt that something was going on.
After sending Fu Xing and Auntie Wu off, Fu Sen said to Hai Zhe, his assistant and bodyguard, "From today onwards, get a few people to follow Xing quietly to prevent any accidents."
Hai Zhe nodded and took out his phone to arrange for someone to come.
"Why did you get someone to follow Xing?" Song Zhi was puzzled. "Could it be that someone wants to harm her?"
Fu Sen shook his head. "I don't know, but I feel like Auntie Wu and Xing are hiding something from me. Whatever it is, let someone tail them first. There's no harm in being careful."
Song Zhi nodded, not fully comprehending. Then, he pushed Fu Sen into the elevator and came to the study on the third floor.
"I sent to your phone the information you asked me to look up on the eldest daughter of the Zhou family," Song Zhi said. Then, he stopped pretending to push the wheelchair and plonked on the sofa.