abcnovels
Chapter 242
Chapter 242
Chapter 242 - The Truth That Was Hidden
At that moment, Jiang Guoqing's brow furrowed, and a flicker of fear crossed his face before he burst out sharply, “Shut up, enough!”
His outburst startled Tian Cuicui considerably. Jiang Hao, puzzled, glanced at her and caught the evasive look in her eyes. It dawned on him that Tian Cuicui was concealing something. Surely, if they had stumbled upon a century-old wild ginseng, Tian Cuicui wouldn't have hesitated to harvest it, given her nature. And what about the bite marks on Jiang Guoqing's arm? What was that final beastly roar he heard?
A forced smile then broke across Jiang Guoqing's rigid face as he spoke, “Hao Hao, don't mind your aunt's wild tales. A wild ginseng that large? Impossible.”
Jiang Hao fixed his gaze on Jiang Guoqing, unconvinced. Tian Cuicui wouldn't have described the ginseng so vividly if she hadn't seen it herself. He then turned his attention to Jiang Guoqing's arm and said, “Uncle Guoqing, your arm should be healed by now. You can remove the bandages I applied and give it a wash.”
?The subtext in Jiang Hao's words was clear: I saved your life, and yet you're keeping the truth from me.
?Jiang Guoqing's expression tensed, a sign he caught the implication. But he quickly feigned astonishment, “Really? It's healed that fast?”
Jiang Hao met his eyes firmly and affirmed, “Yes. The animal bite on your arm was severe, but it was nothing I couldn't handle. Stretch your arm—see for yourself.”
?Jiang Hao's emphasis on “animal bite” was pointed. Jiang Guoqing's facade of a smile froze, and he hesitated. However, he soon bent his head and moved his arm. To his surprise, it was indeed healed; he felt no pain whatsoever. He quickly stripped off his shirt, unwrapped the bandages from his arm, and peeled away the last layer of the medicinal patch.
?To his astonishment, he realized that the bite wound on his arm had vanished without a trace!
All that remained was a patch of red, tender flesh standing out against his dark skin.
Tian Cuicui, upon seeing this, rushed over and seized Jiang Guoqing's arm, her eyes wide with disbelief as she gently stroked the fresh, pink flesh.
In that moment, it all seemed like a surreal dream.
Jiang Hao observed their reaction, a subtle smile playing on his lips.
He remained silent, choosing not to interrupt the moment.
Eventually, Jiang Guoqing and Tian Cuicui snapped out of their stupor, turning their astonished gazes toward Jiang Hao.
“This…”
Seeing their looks of sheer amazement, Jiang Hao allowed himself a small smile.
“Uncle Guoqing, what do you think? Not too bad with the medical skills, right?”
Jiang Hao's acknowledgment shattered the decades-old beliefs that Jiang Guoqing and Tian Cuicui held.
A profound silence followed.
Finally, Jiang Guoqing found his voice.
“Hao Hao, I'm going to be honest with you.”
“Your aunt and I really did come across a wild ginseng on the outskirts of that ancient forest!”
“The very one your aunt talked about!”
As he spoke, Jiang Guoqing's emotions surged, his voice rising sharply with his fervor.
“But, Hao Hao, I'm reluctant to tell you this for your own good.”
“That place is off-limits!”
Jiang Guoqing shot a glance at Jiang Hao, who met his gaze in quiet contemplation, remaining wordless.