Chapter 43

Chapter 43

On the Brink of a Meltdown

He wanted to recover more than anyone, even if it just meant being able to move around freely, rather than lying in bed like an invalid, needing constant care.

Though his family never showed any resentment, he couldn’t shake his own guilt…

Lin Nannan didn’t ask anything further. After murmuring “Oh,” she fell silent, lost in troubled thoughts.

She also knew that if Lu Hang could recover, everyone would be overjoyed.

But the effects of the Restorative Fluid were too powerful. If she used it on Lu Hang, she wouldn’t even have an excuse to explain its origin.

This thing clearly wasn’t from their time period. If it attracted scrutiny and questioning, she was afraid she might accidentally reveal something or lose patience and argue with the authorities.

Neither outcome was something she wanted to see.

So, she could only watch, unable to let Lu Hang regain his health.

“Maybe someday you’ll meet a skilled miracle doctor who can cure you. After all, traditional Chinese medicine is vast and profound, right?” Lin Nannan didn’t close off all hope, leaving a sliver of possibility.

“True.” Lu Hang humored her words but didn’t mention that the most renowned TCM doctor had already been called to the hospital when he was injured. The final diagnosis was the same as Western medicine’s—no hope of recovery.

Yet looking at Lin Nannan, he always felt she had a way to heal him. She seemed hesitant, torn between wanting to help and not daring to speak up…

Lu Hang didn’t press her urgently. Instead, he let Lin Nannan make her own choice.

If she really didn’t act, maybe it was because she wasn’t confident she could cure him…

Lin Nannan had no idea about the thoughts swirling in Lu Hang’s mind. Caring for him was still within her capabilities.

However, while she had no complaints about the morning and evening care routines, having to return from the fields to turn Lu Hang over and handle other small tasks—though each trip was short—was pushing her to her limits. It devoured her valuable fieldwork hours.

She needed to make thorough observations, painstakingly comparing the growth changes of the seeds on both sides, leaving no room for error.

This data would eventually be transmitted elsewhere—it was their last hope. She wanted everything to be flawless, with not a single mistake.

But when it came to caring for Lu Hang, she was irreplaceable.

She alone could manage Lu Hang’s care single-handedly. Others would need at least two people, which was far less efficient. So, Lin Nannan remained the only option.

She couldn’t even protest. After all, Lu Fang’s foot hadn’t fully healed yet. If it worsened due to poor care, she could never live with herself. So, she had no choice but to keep making these constant trips back and forth…

The entire Lu family could sense Lin Nannan’s mood. Zhang Xiaofeng even grew worried, thinking she’d reached her limit, and specifically asked if they could take turns to give her a break.

But Lin Nannan refused. She continued to care for Lu Hang impeccably—her attention covered details Lu Fang hadn’t noticed. It was clear she was putting in the effort.

Yet somehow, her temper seemed ready to snap, making the whole family walk on eggshells around her…