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Chapter 324 Calling for Mom

That's why people say that the older a traditional Chinese medicine doctor is, the more sought-after they become, and Professor Li is a veteran doctor among veteran TCM practitioners.

It can treat not only physical problems, but now it even covers mental illnesses. Traditional Chinese medicine is indeed very comprehensive.

Of course, Professor Li was only half right. Although Ms. Cheng wanted to have a grandson, she wasn't in such a hurry. After all, her daughter wasn't that old, and she knew that young people were getting married later these days.

But mainly she wanted to learn more about him, especially after meeting him at the restaurant last time. She already had a good impression of Lin Mo, and Ms. Cheng was also a restless person. It was a little better when she was younger, after all, she was busy building her career with her husband.

But not now. Nowadays, she doesn't have to worry about the company and lives the life of a rich wife every day. Over the years, she has had enough of it. Although her life is affluent, with endless money, villas, luxury cars, and all kinds of luxury goods, and she occasionally goes on trips with her girlfriends, does health care, skin care, and plays mahjong, she feels empty after a while!
Her daughter's relationship status adds a touch of fun to her peaceful life, which is what interests her.

To put it bluntly, she's just a rich, carefree woman with plenty of free time who's looking for some fun. You can tell what kind of person Ms. Cheng is from Liu Ruyan's personality. After all, the previous generation's Emperor Ruyan was no ordinary person.

Liu Ruyan inherited her mother Ms. Cheng perfectly in terms of appearance, personality, and even some of her behaviors, so it's not surprising that she would do such a thing.

On the contrary, the contrast between the personalities of Miss Yuan and Ms. Jiang, this mother and daughter, is truly striking.

Lin Mo always perceived Ms. Jiang as a virtuous wife and loving mother, with a gentle and dignified personality, and a well-mannered lady from a good family who became a kind and wealthy woman in her old age. On the other hand, Miss Yuan seemed to be a catfish with a genetic mutation.

What gentle and dignified, what graceful and generous, what a well-bred lady—all bullshit! Pointing her finger, starting with her mother, the foul language in her mouth, except for not showing it in front of the elderly, is something even her mother, Ms. Jiang, can't control. She's like a little version of a mischievous devil, completely fearless.

In the inner room, Ms. Cheng took off her shoes and lay face down on the bed as instructed.

"Xiao Lin, thank you for your trouble, making you come all this way," Ms. Cheng said with a smile.
Lin Mo washed his hands and looked at the medical order Professor Li handed him, which contained the sentence "Perform well" and fell into deep thought. It was obvious that Ms. Cheng was healthy; if she were, Professor Li would never have written it like that.

"No need to trouble you, Auntie. I don't have any classes at school right now, and the restaurant is only open on Wednesdays, so I might as well just stay here," Lin Mo said with a smile.

It has to be said that, just looking at their silhouettes, Liu Ruyan and Ms. Cheng are indeed mother and daughter, almost indistinguishable, both equally shapely and graceful. That's why they say money makes people better.

Fortunately, Lin Mo was very clear-headed and knew that this was the previous generation's Emperor Ruyan, so he couldn't put his hand inside her clothes to press it, otherwise he might end up with a pair of silver bracelets.

He then reached out and placed his hands on her back. The sensation of his hands immediately made him wonder, as he could feel that Ms. Cheng, the mother, was in better physical condition than Liu Ruyan.

At least Liu Ruyan has minor problems with her cervical spine, shoulders, and lumbar spine due to long hours of work and incorrect posture, but Ms. Cheng hardly has any such problems.

Sure enough, no matter if you're rich or poor, no one is happy when they're working, but when you're not working, your health improves significantly.

Although Ms. Cheng is older, she is wealthy and has taken various measures to maintain and regulate her health over the years. In addition, she is emotionally stable and stress-free, so her physical condition is naturally much younger than that of her peers.

Even some people in their twenties who work 996 or 007 every day may not be in as good physical condition as Ms. Cheng.

"Oh, I heard from Xiao'e that she came here and said that Dr. Li here is very skilled and is your teacher, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm just too tired," Ms. Cheng said casually, trying to start a conversation.

Lin Mo secretly memorized the name Xiao'e, intending to use it against Liu Ruyan later: "It's alright, Auntie, don't worry. You're in good health. Your lumbar spine, cervical spine, and shoulders are even healthier than Sister Ruyan's."

"Oh? You even massaged her?"

"Of course! Sister Ruyan hasn't been feeling well lately, and I've been giving her massages. Although they can't cure any serious illnesses, I can certainly help people relax," Lin Mo said with a smile.

As the two were talking, Ms. Cheng gradually felt a tingling sensation on her back. Each press seemed to target the most sore spot in her muscles, and a wave of relief washed over her as her hand swept across the area.

In just a short while, Ms. Cheng realized that Dr. Li was not exaggerating; Xiao Lin's massage skills were indeed impressive.

You know, she's had her share of massages before, from hospitals to high-end health clubs, but she's never had a massage as comfortable as this.

Seeing this, Ms. Cheng gritted her teeth and thought to herself, "You little brat, I was wondering why you were so obsessed. You can cook and give massages. You really eat well."

She didn't even think of herself, the mother, when such a good thing happened. It seems the saying "women are more outgoing" isn't just a figure of speech; she's always keeping everything to herself!

Lin Mo naturally had no idea what Ms. Cheng was thinking; he just needed to do his job well.

During this time, Ms. Cheng kept talking and asked about Lin Mo's situation in detail. This included how he met Liu Ruyan, the relationship between his cousin Su He and Liu Ruyan, and the several transactions that followed. It can be said that apart from borrowing money from Liu Ruyan to speculate on stocks and pretending to be her boyfriend to deceive Zhao Yun, Lin Mo told her everything he could. Even his family situation and the income of his personal restaurant were thoroughly investigated by Ms. Cheng.

After learning more about him, Ms. Cheng looked at Lin Mo with even greater satisfaction. To her, he was a young man from a respectable family, with good looks, good manners, and ambition.

If we don't consider the issue of social status, this is definitely a good match for my daughter. After all, my family is not short of money, and she is an only child. If she marries someone of equal social status, my family's assets might be swallowed up by the man's family after I pass away.

On the other hand, Lin Mo is a college student who is inexperienced and naive. Even if he is, he can't outsmart his daughter. Most importantly, his daughter likes him, so he is indeed a good choice.

"Oh, I feel so much better! I never knew you were such a good cook, Xiaolin, and such a great massage therapist too. Any girl who marries you will be so lucky!"

Forty minutes later, the massage ended. Ms. Cheng got up and moved around a bit, immediately feeling relaxed and surprised.

Although she wasn't actually sick, she felt really comfortable after the massage. "It's all thanks to my teacher's excellent guidance. I'm just glad you're satisfied, Auntie," Lin Mo said, wiping the fine sweat from her forehead and waving her hand, appearing very modest.

Ms. Cheng was even more pleased to see such a handsome young man who was also so humble: "You're a bit too modest, kid. By the way, you and Xiao'e are friends, and you even opened a restaurant together. Keep in touch when you're free, go out together, have a meal, go on a trip or something. She's just too quiet."

"Well, look at Xiao'e, she doesn't have many friends. All she does is work all day. Her family doesn't need her to eat or drink, they don't need her to spend money, so why does she work so hard?"

"Ah? Okay, I understand, Auntie. Don't worry." Lin Mo's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this, but he immediately agreed.

Is Liu Ruyan really that reserved? This woman is cunning and shrewd; how could she be considered reserved?
Soon, the two came out, and Ms. Cheng was beaming. She hadn't been able to have a proper chat with Lin Mo last time, but this time she was very satisfied.

"Oh, Mother's not feeling well, and a massage is all it takes? You even specifically asked for this person to come; you certainly have a lot of influence."

Seeing Ms. Cheng come out, Liu Ruyan couldn't help but glance at her and speak, her tone sarcastic but mainly a little embarrassed.

After all, her mother went to such lengths to see Lin Mo; how presumptuous of her!
If she hadn't been eavesdropping at the door and discovered that her mother was just chatting casually and not saying anything strange, she would have rushed in long ago.

"What are you saying? If I wasn't feeling well, would I have gone to your company instead of the hospital? You're not a doctor. Besides, Xiao Lin was called by Dr. Li, who said his massage skills were better than the head of the rehabilitation department at the hospital. I have to say, he really is amazing. I feel much better now. Thank you, Dr. Li, for your trouble," Ms. Cheng said frankly.

You know what I'm after, and I know you know what I'm after, but so what? Anyway, I had my fun and got a super comfortable massage. It's a win-win situation!
"Yes, I called Xiaolin over. I thought you all know each other, and Xiaolin's massage skills are excellent. Besides, Xiaolin needs to do his internship, so he can get to know more patients and accumulate experience, which will benefit him in the future," Professor Li said, taking responsibility immediately.

Seeing this, Ms. Cheng smiled slightly, nodded to Professor Li, and said, "Look, Dr. Li has said so. Thank you for your help today. I'll be going now. You're busy!"

"It's alright, it's nothing. Come to the hospital anytime if you're not feeling well. My student is a senior now and doesn't have any classes, so he's free all the time. Xiao Lin, I won't check your progress on the Treatise on Febrile Diseases today. Can you see Ms. Cheng off for me?" Professor Li said to Lin Mo, showing how much he cared for his student.

"Good teacher"

Ms. Cheng nodded, then picked up her small handbag and swayed away from the department with a mysterious gait.

Seeing her mother's attitude, Liu Ruyan stomped her foot and followed her. Lin Mo also left at Professor Lin's frantic urging.

Downstairs at the hospital, Liu Ruyan stopped the car door from the woman who was trying to get in and drive away. Her cheeks were puffed out, and her eyes were unfriendly.

"Ahem, Xiao'e, Mom just came over to check on things, I really didn't say anything out of line," Ms. Cheng said somewhat apologetically.

Liu Ruyan snorted lightly: "You still dare to talk!"

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. But Xiao Lin's massage is really amazing! After the massage, I felt much better. And his cooking is so delicious. The child has a good personality and looks, and his family background is also clean. Seize the opportunity and make it happen. Let's start dating, and we can get married after you graduate from university. You'll be the right age then, so someone will take care of you, right? I support you," Ms. Cheng said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan blushed slightly: "I don't need your support. I can handle it myself. If you dare to do anything behind my back again, I'll sell your entire collection and leave you nothing."

"You dare threaten me? How arrogant!" Ms. Cheng glared.

Liu Ruyan sneered: "Fans, jewelry, and those limited edition watches and jade tassel pendants of yours, don't think I don't know they're in your private display room in the basement of our house. Want to try them out?"

"Fine, I'll pretend I was never here today." In the end, Ms. Cheng didn't dare to gamble with her ungrateful daughter and could only give in.

Just then, Lin Mo caught up. Seeing this, Ms. Cheng quickly opened the car door, got in, rolled down the window, waved to Lin Mo, and said with a smile, "Little Lin, thank you for your help today. Auntie will head back now. You and Xiao'e go have fun. Come visit us sometime!"

Lin Mo, who had just caught his breath after jogging over, quickly said, "Okay, Auntie, please drive carefully!"

"Okay, I'm off!" After saying that, Ms. Cheng casually put on her sunglasses, stepped on the gas, and the car disappeared from their sight.

Although the car was moving very smoothly, Lin Mo had a vague feeling that it wanted to escape.

"What did my mom say to you just now?" Liu Ruyan asked, turning her head.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo suppressed a smile and said, "It means you have a rather introverted personality and don't have many friends, so you want me to hang out with you more often."

"Me? Introverted? No friends? Are you kidding me!" Liu Ruyan retorted, glaring at her.

She knows many people and has quite a few friends, but some are close and some are distant. Some are childhood friends with whom she has had a long-standing relationship, some are superficial friends who are together for mutual benefit, and some are classmates, like Su He, with whom she has a pure friendship.

"Isn't that right, Xiao'e! Hahaha!" Lin Mo laughed loudly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan's face flushed red, and she said angrily, "You're not allowed to call me that!"

"Then what should I call you? President Liu?" Lin Mo asked with a smile, spreading his hands.

Liu Ruyan: "Call me Mom!"

Lin Mo: ? ? ?
(End of this chapter)