Chapter 189: Secretly Giving the Aunt a Jade Marrow Pill

The Jade Marrow Pill dissolved quickly in the water; it was colorless and tasteless, and would not be noticed.

Lin Meng turned and handed the water to Lin Cuihua, saying:

"Just listen to your aunt; let's go eat first. Aunt, you drink this bottle of water first. I don't have any sugar in the car, so replenishing water should help with low blood sugar a bit."

Lin Cuihua, wanting to pretend she had fainted due to low blood sugar so they wouldn't worry, took the water bottle and, without thinking, took a sip.

The cool water went down her throat, and Lin Cuihua's eyes suddenly brightened; she curiously looked at the bottle.

"This water feels a bit different to drink; after drinking it, I want more."

Lin Meng started the car and, smiling, said:

"Maybe it's because this water is more expensive. Aunt, if you like it, drink more."

Upon hearing it was expensive, and having already drunk some, Lin Cuihua, not wanting to waste it, actually began gulping it down in big mouthfuls.

She wondered to herself, clearly not thirsty and it was just a bottle of plain water, so why did drinking it make her want more, unable to stop?

Xu Yixiao, standing beside them, feared his mother would choke from drinking too quickly, and quickly spoke up.

"Mom, drink slowly."

As he said that, he glanced at the bottle of mineral water in his hand, feeling puzzled.

He also had a bottle of water, but he hadn't seen his mother go over to drink it; surely he was drinking so eagerly just to avoid worrying his cousin.

But the doctor's earlier words still lingered in his mind; he truly worried his mother might faint again like before, so he kept a close watch on Lin Cuihua beside him, praying nothing would go wrong.

On the other hand, Xu Yixiao furtively glanced at his cousin, who was concentrating on driving.

"Although I trust my cousin, can we really just leave it alone and not go to the hospital?"

At this moment, Xu Yixiao was torn inside, and failed to notice that his mother had already finished the entire bottle of water.

Until a belch sounded beside her, Lin Cuihua embarrassedly covered her mouth and gave a sheepish laugh, saying:

"I accidentally drank too much, Xiao Meng. Is this water a specialty of Jing Shi? It's clearly just plain water, but it tastes especially good."

After speaking, she didn't forget to lick the water droplets from her lips into her mouth; upon realizing this, even she was startled, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on her face.

Good heavens, how could she be craving a bottle of mineral water? Don't let Lin Meng see this and laugh.

Xu Yixiao stared wide-eyed at the empty water bottle, looking astonished.

"Mom, you usually drink at most half a cup of water before feeling full and not wanting more—does this water really taste that good?"

Lin Meng smiled without speaking, her gaze keeping an eye on her aunt's complexion in the rearview mirror.

After driving for about three minutes, Lin Meng noticed that her aunt's face had visibly gained color, her lips were no longer so pale, and the woman seemed much more spirited.

She breathed a sigh of relief and headed straight for the Jing Shi century-old brand restaurant.

Lin Cuihua saw her son teasing her and reached out to pat him.

"Mom just drank it, and you talk too much."

Xu Yixiao scratched his head, about to speak, when he suddenly noticed his mother's complexion had become quite good.

Upon closer look, her vitality and spirit seemed much fuller, vigorous and energetic—even better than his own youthful vigor.

"Mom! Your face!"

Xu Yixiao exclaimed in shock, staring at Lin Cuihua again and again, confirming he wasn't seeing things, and his heart was even more shaken.

"What the heck, you little brat, jumping around like that—don't scare Xiao Meng; she's still driving."

Lin Cuihua, annoyed, raised her hand to smack her son's forehead, then suddenly froze for a moment, her raised hand hanging in midair.

"How strange—just a moment ago my body was limp and weak, yet now I suddenly have the strength to hit my son?"

"What's happened to my face?"

Lin Cuihua felt something odd about her body and quickly asked her son.

Xu Yixiao pulled a small mirror from his messenger bag and handed it to Lin Cuihua, his face full of disbelief.

"Take a look yourself—your complexion is now so good it's almost catching up to mine. Could it really be low blood sugar, and drinking water fixed it?"

"No, Mom's health has been poor for years; her complexion has always been bad. There's no way just drinking water would fix it."

Xu Yixiao was momentarily suspicious, his gaze quietly falling onto the empty water bottle……

By now, Lin Cuihua had seen herself in the mirror: her complexion was ruddy, not to mention she was exceptionally spirited; her eyes, which usually lacked luster, now shone brightly.

Lin Cuihua took a deep breath, feeling her breathing smoother than ever before; her fatigue vanished, and her whole body felt as if it had been pulled out of a mire—no one knew these changes better than she did.

Overwhelmed by the shock, Lin Cuihua remained dazed for a good while.

Xu Yixiao excitedly said to Lin Meng:

"Sis, my mom's condition has gotten really great—this is wonderful. Her complexion has never been this good before. And sis, do you have more of that expensive mineral water? Give me a bottle too."

Lin Meng curled her lips into a smile and casually handed over another bottle, but she did not put any Jade Marrow Pill into this one.

She wasn't stupid; if she gave this kid a taste of the benefit now, they'd soon realize something was wrong with the water, making them energetic.

Xu Yixiao couldn't wait; he twisted open the cap, imitated his mother's manner, and gulped the water down in one go.

After waiting a while, Xu Yixiao felt no change in his body.

On the contrary, his mother beside him became ever more ruddy-faced; even her speech sped up, her voice grew louder, and she could talk densely without getting out of breath.

For a moment, Xu Yixiao felt it was unbelievable.

"Could it be that all these years, Mom has been suffering from water-and-soil intolerance in Li Shi, but upon arriving in Jing Shi she's improved?"

Lin Meng smiled without speaking; it was better for now not to let her cousin and aunt know about the pill.

As the car went on, Lin Cuihua's condition kept improving; by the time the vehicle stopped at the restaurant entrance and everyone got out, she was completely different from how she had been at the airport.

Lin Cuihua looked up at the doorway, which was splendid and magnificent.

A glance at the cars in the parking lot showed they were all luxury vehicles, indicating the restaurant was not cheap.

"Xiao Meng, just take us to grab something casual; a humble eatery is fine—let's not go to those flashy but substance-less big restaurants."

Lin Meng got out of the car, hearing that, she patted the big G beside her and smiled at her cousin and aunt, saying:

You don't need to save money for me; we have money. This restaurant's food is quite authentic, just treat it as keeping me company for a meal. Come on, let's go inside.

Xu Yixiao and Lin Cuihua only then realized that Lin Meng was driving them in her car, and it turned out to be a Mercedes-Benz.

The two followed Lin Meng nervously, and though the century-old shop had been renovated into a splendid, gold-and-glittering place, they wouldn't dare step inside even if they had ten times the courage.

I've heard that the fancier the place, the more expensive the hidden charges.

As soon as the three entered, a head waiter quickly walked up to Lin Meng.

"Hello, miss, how many in your party, and do you have a reservation?"

Lin Meng gestured three and said, "No reservation; just arrange a quiet spot for us."

The head waiter, seeing that Lin Meng had some background, dared not neglect her and hurriedly said:

"Miss, the private rooms are all taken; would it be alright to seat you by the window with a lake view?"

Lin Meng nodded; she had been to this restaurant twice before, and its class was not low.

"Miss, is this seat okay? It's a table for three, and the tea and service charges might be a bit higher."

Hearing about those extra fees, Xu Yixiao and Lin Cuihua behind her couldn't help feeling nervous.

They hadn't even started eating and already spent quite a bit; if they were to wolf down a meal in a hurry, it would cost a fortune.

Lin Meng nodded, was about to sit down, when a dramatic scene unfolded.

Only to see Lin Qianqian suddenly kick out a leg, acting quite imposing.

"Wait, I want this seat."