"Phew—that was so bitter."
After downing the medicine in one gulp, Xu Huimin stuck out her tongue. She quickly grabbed a cup of warm water from the bedside table, took a large gulp, and rinsed her mouth, looking utterly miserable.
However, the feisty woman who had been secretly observing her caught a whiff of the herbal aroma wafting through the air and actually swallowed unconsciously.
Perhaps it wasn't that hard to swallow after all?
"Xiaoxu," Uncle Guo called out warmly from the aisle. He had just finished a move of the Eight Brocades, specifically the 'touching toes with both hands to strengthen the kidneys and waist' routine. "Finished your medicine? Do you want to come over and practice the Eight Brocades together? It's great stuff. It stretches your muscles and bones, and once you're done, your whole body feels warm. When your meridians are unblocked, it's incredibly comfortable."
