Chapter 278: Good Things Are Coming
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Upon hearing Li Yi’s words, Ye Jianhua immediately said, “Brother Li Yi, as long as you can cure my aunt, I can’t promise anything else, but in this city, no one will dare to bully you!”
“That’s right. Count the Jiang family in too. With our two families backing you, as long as you don’t go and tear the sky apart, we’ve got your back!” Jiang Longcheng added.
However, Li Yi shot them a withering glance and said indifferently, “The way you two act, you look like a bunch of bandits!”
“Besides, I only said I could help—I didn’t say I’d definitely know the answer. What’s all the fuss about?”
Jiang Longcheng immediately replied, “Brother Li Yi, as long as you step in, it’ll definitely be fine!”
“I had no idea I was capable of something like this. Look at you!”
Li Yi then continued, “I have a general understanding of your relative’s condition. Barring any surprises, her depression was triggered by a severe emotional shock, and it has already reached a severe stage.”
“If left untreated, she’s likely to take her own life—suicide is almost inevitable!”
“Then… what should we do, Brother Li Yi? Do you have any suggestions?” asked Ye Jianhua.
“Depression is an illness, so naturally it must be treated with medication. Don’t even think about any other quack remedies!”
Seeing that Ye Jianhua was about to speak, Li Yi cut him off immediately and continued, “As far as I know, a research lab overseas has developed a drug called Fluxidine. It’s a highly effective treatment for depression. You should try to get your hands on some and give it a shot!”
“Fluoxetine?”
“Right. The brand name is ‘Prozac.’ You can try your luck at Eli Lilly in the U.S.!” Li Yi said.
“But… will this drug really work?”
“You’ll only know if it works by trying it. Besides, with the capabilities of your two companies, you should be able to get your hands on it pretty quickly!” Li Yi said.
“Alright, we’ll head back right away and have someone get hold of the drug you mentioned!” said Ye Jianhua.
“Mm-hmm!”
Perhaps worried about his sister-in-law’s health, Ye Jianhua turned to leave after speaking.
But just then, Li Yi suddenly said, “Wait!”
“What is it, Brother Li Yi?” Ye Jianhua asked immediately.
Li Yi looked at him and said, “There’s something I didn’t want to tell you, but since you seem like a decent person, I’ll give you a heads-up!”
Ye Jianhua’s eyes lit up instantly, and he hurriedly said, “Go ahead, Brother Li Yi, I’m all ears!”
“Good fortune is on the horizon for you, but fortune is unpredictable!”
Jiang Longcheng looked at Ye Jianhua and asked in surprise, “What do you mean? Are you getting married, kid?”
Ye Jianhua frowned and said, “No way. You know me better than anyone—I haven’t had enough fun yet. Why would I get married?”
“We’ll find out soon enough. But let me warn you—she’s a good girl. If you’re not ready to settle down, don’t get involved with her. Otherwise, the entire Ye family will suffer because of you!”
After that, Li Yi paid no further attention to the two of them and turned back toward the kitchen!
Leaving the other two staring at each other in silence!
Fortunately, Ye Jianhua and Jiang Longcheng were most concerned about the patient’s condition at the moment, so they didn’t dwell on the matter and left shortly after.
Back in the kitchen, Li Yi heard the sound of a car starting outside and couldn’t help but sigh.
Li Yi didn’t know much about Ye Jianhua’s sister-in-law’s situation, and he wasn’t entirely sure if Fluoxetine could cure her illness. However, as a highly effective medication for treating depression, even if it didn’t cure her, it certainly wouldn’t kill her.
However, Li Yi did know a little about Ye Jianhua himself.
He was three years younger than Jiang Longcheng, now 25, right at the age to settle down and start a family.
But he was a bit of a womanizer by nature, so he wasn’t very keen on marriage, which is why he’d been putting it off.
He might be content to wait, but the Ye family isn’t, so they’ve been actively looking for a bride for him.
If all goes as expected, there should be news within the next couple of days.
The young lady’s background is quite good; they’re a well-matched pair.
Most importantly, the young lady is very pretty, well-educated, and has known him since childhood.
Although she is younger than Ye Jianhua, she has a strong fondness for him.
Seeing that she was attractive and his type, and with his parents urging him on, Ye Jianhua agreed.
Three months later, the two were officially married!
Unfortunately, Ye Jianhua was the type who liked to keep things stable at home while having affairs on the side; he wasn’t about to give up the whole forest for just one tree.
He stayed faithful for a short while after the wedding, but soon began fooling around outside the marriage.
The truth eventually came out, and rumors soon reached his new wife’s ears, leading to conflict between them.
Even so, he refused to mend his ways. Ultimately, two years into their marriage, tragedy struck: his wife could no longer bear his endless betrayals and chose to take her own life.
The girl’s family was no small-time clan, and naturally, they were unwilling to swallow their pride. Consequently, they severed ties with the Ye family outright.
They began gathering evidence of Ye Jianhua’s numerous affairs, which ultimately landed him in prison. The Ye family was dragged into the scandal as well, suffering severe losses.
That’s exactly why Li Yi initially looked down on Ye Jianhua and didn’t want to have anything to do with him.
But after spending some time with him, he realized that although the guy was a bit of a womanizer, he was smart and loyal, and unlike Jiang Longcheng, he wasn’t arrogant or self-important. So Li Yi decided to give him a word of advice.
But as the saying goes, the Buddha saves those with karmic ties, and medicine cures only incurable illnesses.
His role was merely to offer a warning; he took no responsibility for the outcome!
…….
Downtown. The Ye Family Ancestral Home!
In the main hall of the courtyard compound, the second generation of the Ye family’s direct line and a large portion of the third generation were present, though everyone’s expressions were somber.
“Second Son, how is Yun’er doing?”
The speaker was a white-haired elder—Old Master Ye, the pillar of the Ye family.
“Her mood has stabilized since my brother-in-law returned, but she still refuses to eat or drink, and she looks utterly haggard!” replied Ye Taibei, the second son of the Ye family.
“Ah…”
The Patriarch sighed, his expression somber.
He had raised five children in his lifetime—four sons, but only one daughter.
As for his youngest daughter, he and his wife had always treated her with the utmost care—holding her in their hands for fear of dropping her, cradling her in their mouths for fear of her melting away—and had always protected her well.
Little did they expect that, because they had protected her so thoroughly, it had made her psychologically too fragile to withstand even the slightest setback.
Of course, this wasn’t entirely her fault; the incident itself was simply too cruel—a pain that would be unbearable for anyone.
Now that his daughter’s health is steadily declining, he truly fears that one day he will have to bury her before he passes away himself.
Every time he thinks of this, he can’t help but feel a pang of heartache.
Ye Huaihai, the third son of the Ye family, couldn’t help but speak up: “Father, why don’t we send our little sister abroad for treatment? Perhaps they have a solution there?”
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Ye Taibei shook his head and said, “It’s too late. If it had been a few years ago, there might have been a chance, but now our little sister’s body can’t take the strain anymore!”
“Then… then what are we to do? Are we just going to stand by and watch our little sister…”
Although Ye Huaihai didn’t finish his sentence, everyone knew exactly what he meant.
For a moment, everyone in the room fell silent!
Just then, the door suddenly swung open from the outside, and a tall, handsome figure hurried in!