Chapter 84: Half a Year
Just as Lu Shuangyue fell into silence, Liu Ergou let out a long sigh of relief upon seeing what was on the ground.
This made Lu Shuangyue wonder, Why would he react like that?
Sensing Lu Shuangyue's confusion, Liu Ergou explained, "Did you see that stuff you threw up? That's all the blockage from around your heart! Whether it was the acupuncture or the massage earlier, the goal was to soften those blockages to expel them from your body. However, when I tried to guide them out, I realized it would be very difficult. So, I had to use another method and make you vomit them up directly. It was a bit tricky, but I succeeded!"
After listening to Liu Ergou's explanation, Lu Shuangyue lay back down on the bed without a word, staring blankly at the ceiling.
At that moment, Lu Shuangyue was still immersed in the climatic afterglow, feeling as if he were on cloud nine. It was a sensation he had never before experienced in his life, one that was simply impossible to describe with words. The feeling was so extraordinary that even after Liu Ergou had finished, he was left yearning for more, even wanting to experience it all over again.
He lay on the bed for more than ten minutes before slowly coming back to his senses from the lingering afterglow.
Having recovered, he let out a long breath and slowly got up from the bed. At that moment, Lu Shuangyue was completely unconcerned with Liu Ergou's presence and began to change his clothes right in front of him.
This prompted Liu Ergou to say with some resignation, "I say, Shuang Yue, you really don't see me as a man, do you? Changing right in front of me… it's like you're daring something to happen!"
However, Lu Shuangyue ignored his words and continued to dress in silence. He was finished in just a few minutes.
After getting dressed, Lu Shuangyue opened his mouth to speak. But as he did, he froze. He suddenly realized the suffocating pressure in his chest, the feeling of a great stone weighing him down, was gone. It had simply vanished. It was a clarity and exhilaration he had never felt before.
The feeling prompted him to take a deep, slow breath, exhaling completely.
"Aaaah…" A soft groan escaped his lips, and the intense sensation finally subsided, returning him to normal.
Just then, Liu Ergou held out a glass of water to him. "Alright, Shuang Yue, stop marveling at it for now. Drink some water and rinse your mouth. Look at you, it's covered in blood!"
Hearing Liu Ergou's words, Lu Shuangyue subconsciously took the glass of water and rinsed his mouth. He put the glass aside and turned to Liu Ergou, his face beaming with excitement. "My God, Ergou, your medical skills are unbelievable! Simply miraculous!
"I always felt like a huge stone was crushing my chest, making it hard to breathe. The slightest vigorous exercise would leave me completely winded! But now the stone is gone, and I feel incredibly light and comfortable all over! Without exaggeration, your medical skills are truly impressive—ten, a hundred, even a thousand times better than any famous doctor I've ever seen!"
As Lu Shuangyue said this, he was so excited that he got right in Liu Ergou's face, his entire body pressing against him. This left Liu Ergou afraid to move a muscle.
Just as Lu Shuangyue was about to say something else, he suddenly felt something hard poking his stomach. He instinctively reached down to move away whatever it was. But as his hand made contact, he immediately realized what it was.
His excited face instantly turned beet red.
Lu Shuangyue, who had been about to say more, snapped his mouth shut. He silently took a few steps back, putting some distance between himself and Liu Ergou.
Looking at the slightly embarrassed Liu Ergou, Lu Shuangyue felt awkward himself. I was so excited just now, I wasn't paying any attention to our proximity.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but steal another glance at the object that had just poked him. He hadn't really registered it before, but one proper look was enough to leave him stunned.
Suddenly, Lu Shuangyue's mouth dropped open in surprise. That... that's terrifying! How could it be that... massive?
He quickly forced himself to look away. A few moments later, he managed to compose himself. However, the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly awkward, laced with a palpable, suggestive tension.
Lu Shuangyue hurriedly tried to change the subject. "Um… so… Ergou, am I considered completely healed now?" he asked.
His question instantly broke the awkward atmosphere in the room.
Liu Ergou coughed, pretending to be calm as he stood up. He went over, poured himself a glass of water, and gulped it down in one go before finally answering.
"Considering your current situation, you could say you're cured."
Liu Ergou's qualified answer made three large question marks practically appear over Lu Shuangyue's head.
"Huh? What's that supposed to mean?"
Seeing Lu Shuangyue's puzzled expression, Liu Ergou explained, "It's not complicated. The main issue is that your blockage was there for a very long time. I've only cleared the congested area for now. If you don't maintain your health properly, it's highly likely to clog up again. And if it does, it could be even worse than before. So what you need now is a period of gradual recuperation and multiple massage treatments. Do you understand what I'm saying now?"
Hearing this, Lu Shuangyue nodded, though his face was still a mask of confusion.
Liu Ergou could see he hadn't truly understood. However, he couldn't be bothered to explain further. He simply looked around the room, found a pen and paper, and with a few quick strokes, wrote out a prescription before handing it to Lu Shuangyue.
"Follow this prescription for about half a year. I'll also give you massages during this half-year period. After that, your illness should be pretty much gone."
Lu Shuangyue hurriedly took the prescription and carefully tucked it away.
For him, half a year was nothing. How could he possibly not accept this? He had struggled with this illness for more than ten years. To be cured in just half a year... what more could he ask for? He had no reason to be dissatisfied.
Just as Lu Shuangyue was about to say something more, Liu Ergou flopped unceremoniously onto the bed and gave a long, lazy stretch.