Upon scrutinizing, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. The old man appeared robust on the surface, but in reality, he was merely an empty shell—superficially strong yet internally frail, fraught with liver stagnation, nervous disorders, and inner turmoil, presenting a rather grim state.
Despite the outward appearance of robustness, within lay imminent danger. Any slight shock, such as today's collision, might aggravate the external conditions, leading to a sudden illness, perhaps a stroke or a heart attack.
"Grandfather, do you often experience poor sleep, dry mouth, bloodshot eyes, along with constipation? Sometimes, do you feel palpitations, shortness of breath, or a sense of chest discomfort?" Lin Yu casually inquired while massaging the elderly man, attempting to avoid raising suspicion. Revealing his superhuman abilities to his grandparents would be quite unsettling for them.
"Yes, how did you know?" Lin Grandfather, relishing the massage, asked somewhat oddly, his eyes closed in comfort.
"Just a guess. These are common issues for the elderly. I thought I'd play the part of a divine healer," Lin Yu grinned.
"Silly boy, trying to amuse your old grandpa. Hmm, but your massage is genuinely comfortable. Yes, right there, a bit more pressure. So relaxing, excellent technique. I say, you should open a massage parlor, a legitimate one, obtain a massage therapist certification, take on some apprentices, run a proper massage establishment. With your skills, it could be quite profitable. I never expected my grandson to have such talent. I underestimated you," Lin Grandfather commented, lauding his grandson's abilities.
"Forget it. My skills aren't that great, besides, obtaining a massage therapist certification is quite challenging," Lin Yu muttered under his breath. He realized that using his full abilities to heal his grandparents like he did with his grandmother could exhaust him. Additionally, Lin Grandfather's internal physical condition was complex and required extended massage sessions, unlike the immediate healing Lin Yu performed earlier.
Nevertheless, once he had concluded his treatment this time, there shouldn't be any significant issues. After a few more sessions by himself, completely eradicating the physical maladies, some medication could assist in the final adjustments.
As he massaged, Lin Grandfather suddenly stood up, "Hold off on the massage. I need to use the restroom. Hmm, growing old is such a hassle. My stomach is in excruciating pain. Odd, I hadn't eaten anything this morning, why the sudden stomachache?"
Lin Yu understood that his treatment was taking effect. The stomach was relieved, but he didn't disclose it, just cautioned, "Grandfather, be careful, your legs are still not quite stable after the car accident."
In the restroom, a loud, resonating sound echoed—vivid and forceful, akin to a waterfall cascading down a three-thousand-foot drop.
That was the power of his healing technique, expelling toxins and turning them into excrement to be excreted. Barring any unexpected issues, Lin Grandfather would need to spend the rest of the day in the bathroom. Nonetheless, this detoxification had countless benefits without any downsides to the body.
After a considerable time in the restroom, Lin Grandfather emerged, his complexion visibly improved, eyes brighter, and spirit revitalized.
"Ah, what a relief. Haven't felt this comfortable in the bathroom for a long time. Oh, what are you staring at? Isn't it just a visit to the toilet? Have you never seen that before?" Lin Grandfather muttered to himself, a bit embarrassed, upon noticing Lin Yu's gaze.
"No, I just thought, Grandfather, you suddenly seem much better," Lin Yu grinned.
"Haven't been back for years, but you're getting better at talking. Alright, wash your hands, help your grandmother set the table, and let's have dinner," Lin Grandfather, now full of vigor, seemed to regain the imposing aura he had while delivering motivational speeches to the workers, waving his hand as he spoke.
They had a delightful meal, brimming with joy. After six years of silence and melancholy, today ushered in laughter and happiness, much like an old tree sprouting new roots and blossoming with the colors of spring.
After finishing the meal and tidying up, Lin Yu wiped his mouth and stood up, "Grandfather, Grandmother, stay at home for a while. I'll go out and look for work. After all, as a young man, I can't just stay at home and live off you, right?" This was his attempt to reassure his grandparents and at least appear proactive.
As for what kind of job he would find, that was a concern for later. Finding something to start with was the priority.
"Hmm? So anxious? Yu, wait a few more days. Have a chat with Grandma," Lin Grandmother said reluctantly.
Lin Grandfather knocked on the table and glared at her, "He's back and won't leave. Can't you chat later? Don't hold him back. He's a grown man now, and he should go out and make something of himself. Do you want him to stay at home chatting with you all day?"
"Alright, alright. You know everything, Lin the Great." Lin Grandmother gave him a glare, then stood up, went inside for a moment, and returned with a handkerchief bundle. She opened it, revealing a bank passbook.
"Yu, take this passbook, withdraw some money, and buy yourself some new clothes. The password is your birthday. As the saying goes, clothes make the man. Nowadays, when you go out, you should dress well. It matters for job hunting too. Go buy some new outfits and change out of those clothes you're wearing now," she handed the passbook to Lin Yu.
Tears welled up in Lin Yu's eyes, trembling as he held the passbook. This small passbook held so much of his elders' genuine concern for their grandson.