Chapter 656: Invitation (5)_1
Actually, the lesion inside Fang Tianze’s body was already under control; he just needed to continue taking medication and participate in the medicine bath on schedule. The acupuncture had already ceased, and the frequency of the medicine baths had also decreased—now, once every five days would suffice. He still had to drink the herbal concoctions every day, but Dao Xuzi, the old man, had said that after another three months he could stop taking the medicine altogether. Thereafter, he would simply have to eat and recuperate slowly, and with an appropriate amount of exercise, he could probably be like a normal person in about a year’s time.
As the only legitimate son of the second wife, it was expected that he would have been entertaining the elderly at their knees long ago. However, he couldn’t due to his health conditions.
Fang Tianze certainly knew that he couldn’t refuse to return, but he felt some reluctance. Fortunately, it seemed his mother understood his thoughts, as she also sent an invitation to Yang Ruxin and explicitly stated that she could bring any friends with her, as many as she liked.
In fact, Yang Ruxin understood that the couple of the Fang Family would have preferred to invite Dao Xuzi, but knowing the old man’s temperamental nature, there was no guarantee he would come, so they had indirectly extended the invitation to Yang Ruxin.
"Ruxin sister, come with me," Fang Tianze said with excitement on his face. "Last time you visited the county town, I didn’t have the chance to show you around properly. This time, stay for a few more days. I’ll take you to different places. I know a particularly beautiful spot where you can go boating and listen to music..."
Yang Ruxin just smiled, "Your family’s elder is celebrating his birthday, and all the distinguished local personalities will be there. What would I be doing there? I’ll ask my master. If he wants to go, I’ll accompany him. Otherwise, I’ll pass..."
How smart was Fang Tianze? He understood immediately that Ruxin sister was not willing to go, and his mouth turned into a pout. "Why can’t you go? If it weren’t for you, I might well have died earlier or, if not, would still be suffering..." Saying this, he stepped forward and tugged at Yang Ruxin’s sleeve, "Ruxin sister, please go. Take the little brothers and sisters with you. If you feel uncomfortable staying at my home, I can book you a room in a guesthouse. There’s a nice one not far from the County Governor’s Office, really..."