Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 552 - 526: The Vast World

Qian showed her emotional side to Jia Xiufang, holding her gently and speaking softly.

"In my heart, you are the best mom in the world. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand the world outside, I’ll help you guard and choose. I’ll make sure your later life is one of elegance and ease, free from irritation."

Just as Yu Minglang said, to everyone, Jia Xiufang is just an ordinary woman, but in Qian’s heart, she’s a great mother who gave Qian and Dalong abundant motherly love.

If Liao Fugui’s father doesn’t meet the expectations in Qian’s heart, she would rather be a villain and pass him by, than let her mom suffer following him.

"You cheesy little girl, eat watermelon!" Jia Xiufang’s eyes warmed as she listened to her daughter’s confession. She stuffed a piece of watermelon to her as a cover, and when she turned away to busy herself, tears started to fall.

Nowadays, seeing watermelon reminds Qian of Yu Minglang, recalling the scenes of them rolling together. This pure fruit has been given a not-so-pure meaning, and eating it feels sweet too.

Jia Xiufang chatted with her daughter for a while, and then Qian called her brother. She had to return to school.

Jia Xiufang packed some food for Qian, continuously nagging about trivial matters, halfway through she suddenly clutched her stomach.

"What’s wrong, mom?"

"My tummy hurts a bit, it’s been like this these days."

"I’ll take you to the hospital to check, why didn’t you say earlier?" Qian looked at the area she was clutching, it seemed like an appendix or attachment.

"It’s not a big deal, I’ll just go to the pharmacy for some medicine later."

"No way, I’ll tell my brother not to bring the car. I’ll be back a day late." Just as Qian was about to make a call, an incoming call arrived.

"Qian, it’s me, Qiuqiu."

"Qiuqiu, what’s up?"

"Jingjing’s mood has been stable recently. I’ve been reducing the time and frequency of seeing her as you advised. We haven’t met for a week now, and her mom says she hasn’t asked for me either. Do you think it’s time for the next step in treatment?"

This was what Qian and Qiuqiu had agreed upon. As long as Jingjing could part from Qiuqiu without relying on him, Qian should go back and seal Jingjing’s memory.

"Can it be another day?" Qian glanced at her mother, she was a bit uneasy about her mom.

"But Jingjing’s mother said she’s been having a lot of nightmares lately, waking up often at night. Didn’t you say if such situations occur, we shouldn’t delay? If we delay, she might have emotional relapses. You’ve mentioned before that if she loses control again, we’ll have to redo these steps."

Qiuqiu remembered every word Qian said, he was very attentive to Jingjing’s matter.

It’s really... Qian is torn, when there’s nothing, everything is calm; when something happens, everything piles up.

Jia Xiufang heard her daughter talking on the phone and quickly waved her hand, "Qian’er, go back quickly. I’m fine! If you’re worried, I’ll go to the hospital this afternoon. It’s just a matter of registration, no big deal, even if you’re not here, I can handle it myself."

Jingjing’s condition took Qian a long time to control, now it’s at the most crucial moment, the best treatment opportunity. If missed, she would have to wait for a long time, during which uncertain incidents could occur.

Qian hesitated but still decided to focus on Jingjing first.

"Mom, go register this afternoon, okay? I’ll remotely guide you through your results, first. I’ll have a word with Minglang’s sister-in-law about the hospital, and you’ll go to her hospital for the checkup with her by your side. Keep me informed of any developments, and I’ll return as soon as I’ve handled my patient."

"Oh, got it, you’re making a big deal out of it, girl! It can’t be that bad, just a bit of anti-inflammatory medicine and some IV drips and it’s fine, hurry back!" Jia Xiufang nudged Qian out, closing the door as cold sweat trickled down.

Recently, the pain has indeed intensified, better get it checked seriously.

Qian called her sister-in-law again, explained the situation, and her sister-in-law assured her to return to school with peace of mind. Jia Xiufang would be cared for here, having a warmly helpful future sister-in-law was quite convenient.

Arranging everything, Qian returned to school, where Qiuqiu had been waiting for a long time.

Upon returning, Qian immediately rushed to Jingjing’s home for the final step of treatment without even storing her belongings in the dorm.

With the previous groundwork laid, along with the recent treatment for Hu Meijing, conducting deep hypnosis for Jingjing went smoothly.

Qian created a whole new fantasy world for Jingjing, with no harm or fear, granting her a fresh start.

Modifying the imaginary world directly impacts Jingjing’s deepest fears, due to her past abduction and severe abuse during which Qian implanted new memories. After completing this, Jingjing fell into a deep sleep.

"Mr Chen, will she be alright after waking up?" Jingjing’s parents asked Qian.

Qian nodded.

"Because of the previous series of treatments, she’s now blurred about that memory. Today’s treatment is our last one."

"We’re so grateful to you, please accept this." Jingjing’s father handed Qian a heavy envelope.

Qian pushed it back, refusing to accept.

"We met because of the trafficking, she once saved me, and I saved her once too, we’re even."

She loves money, but not all kinds of money.

"Oh, we’re just incredibly grateful to you! But once she wakes up, we’ll leave this city, we won’t meet you again. I think Jingjing would love to thank you personally for giving her a second chance at life."

Jingjing’s mother sincerely expressed gratitude to Qian.

Without Qian, one couldn’t imagine what life her daughter would have now.

But as Jingjing would wake up, Qian wouldn’t be there, she couldn’t thank the psychologist who gave her new life, it’s a bit of a pity.

"Change to human memory isn’t that simple. What I’m doing now is just letting her temporarily forget certain things; to ensure she forgets this forever, she must seal everything encountered during her illness, including clothes worn, the furniture used, even her favorite foods during sickness must not appear, lest she remembers. Naturally, this psychologist should never meet her, which is the best."

For Qian, Jingjing was somewhere between a friend and a patient. From now on, never meeting Jingjing was a means to protect her.

Qiuqiu felt the same, as a milestone figure who Jingjing accepted again, Qiuqiu too needed to vanish. Once Jingjing woke up, she would go with her parents to a different city, embarking on a new life, and meeting Qiuqiu again was out of the question.

The world is small, not knowing when you might encounter someone who makes your heart flutter.

Yet the world is large, turning away, making a return, and the person is no longer there.

Although it was a highly successful treatment, a voiceless sigh remained in Qian’s heart.

It’s not for herself, but for Qiuqiu, who just started liking Jingjing, opting to end this affection for her better life.