Mo Yan's expression turned serious as he earnestly said, "Disciple will carefully heed Master's teachings!"
Doctor Du stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes filled with affection for his disciple.
...
As Xue tuanzi had predicted, Cui Pingan didn't regain consciousness until late into the night, and he was first discovered by Cui Qingrou, who was keeping vigil beside his bed.
Soon, Old Lady Cui received the news and, disregarding her maid's attempts to stop her, insisted on hurriedly dressing and rushing to Cui Pingan's courtyard.
Upon stepping into the room and seeing her grandson leaning against the headboard, weak yet able to talk normally with his daughter, Old Lady Cui's eyes widened almost in disbelief that her grandson had awakened just like that.
"Grandmother!" Cui Pingan called out softly when he saw Old Lady Cui, his youthful face filled with guilt.
