Movie/TV series: Starting with Ode to Joy, I opened my own private kitchen.

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Seeing this, Su Chang didn't dare to keep her in suspense any longer and quickly added, "The good news is that I have a way to help Chen Nanxing live for another six months, and maybe even cure her after that. However, after this treatment, Nanxing will need to go to Shanghai with me. Hongdou, you'd better come too, so you can take care of Nanxing. After all, I live in Shanghai and can't stay in Kyoto forever."

Chen Nanxing was already overjoyed to hear that she had six months to live. When Su Chang said there was still a chance to be cured, she agreed without hesitation: "No problem, I'll go to Shanghai!"

Xu Hongdou hesitated, her heart filled with conflict. Her witch-like older sister was in Shanghai; going there would surely mean being "tortured" by her. She had barely escaped her sister's clutches, and now she was about to walk right into her trap again—it was truly unbearable. However, thinking of Chen Nanxing's health, she only hesitated for a moment before gritting her teeth and agreeing.

Afterwards, Su Chang wrote a prescription for Xu Hongdou and asked her to buy the medicine outside the hospital.

"I will be having my first treatment today. The hospital probably doesn't allow outsiders to come for treatment, so, Hongdou, I'll have to trouble you to go out and find a Chinese medicine pharmacy to get all the medicine. I'll be giving Nanxing his first acupuncture treatment later. His condition should be stable for about a week. I can talk to Nanxing's parents this afternoon, and then we'll go back to Shanghai. He can continue treatment tomorrow."

“Okay, I’ll go buy the medicine first, and think about how to explain it to Nanxing’s parents.” Xu Hongdou agreed without hesitation.

After Xu Hongdou left, he prepared to administer acupuncture to Chen Nanxing.

"Nanxing... um... acupuncture requires you to take off all your clothes, so..."

When Chen Nanxing heard that acupuncture required her to undress, she was extremely shy, but she still nodded firmly. Seeing that Chen Nanxing had agreed, Su Chang didn't wait for Xu Hongdou to return and directly helped Chen Nanxing take off her clothes. As for whether he had other thoughts in not letting Xu Hongdou help Chen Nanxing take off her clothes first and instead doing it himself, only he himself knew...

After Chen Nanxing stripped down to only a bikini, Su Chang took out the "Spiritual Acupuncture Needle" that she had just obtained from signing in. Su Chang calmed herself down and carefully performed acupuncture on Chen Nanxing.

Su Chang's gaze was focused and earnest, while Chen Nanxing kept her eyes tightly closed, biting her lip, trying her best to endure the physical pain and her own shyness.

An hour later, as soon as Su Chang finished the acupuncture, Chen Nanxing felt much better.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly as she said softly, "It really feels much better. Thank you, Su Chang."

Su Chang smiled and replied, "You're welcome. This is what I promised Hongdou."

Chen Nanxing refused Su Chang's help to get dressed and slowly dressed herself. A hint of shyness flashed across her face as she whispered, "Um... Su Chang, could you please keep this a secret? I need to be completely naked for acupuncture, and you can't even tell Xu Hongdou about that, okay?"

Seeing Chen Nanxing's embarrassed look, Su Chang quickly nodded and assured him, "Don't worry, Nanxing, I won't tell anyone. I still have that much medical ethics."

Not long after, Xu Hongdou came in carrying a small bag of decocted Chinese medicine and a bag of medicinal herbs. Fine beads of sweat hung on her forehead, and she looked slightly tired, but her eyes were full of concern.

“Su Chang, it’s not convenient for me to brew medicine at the hospital, so I brewed a dose at the pharmacy first. But I didn’t know if you had any requirements for brewing medicine, so I bought a few more portions of herbs,” Xu Hongdou explained.

Su Chang pulled out a few tissues from the bedside table and handed them to Xu Hongdou, saying with some concern, "You've worked hard. Wipe your sweat first. There aren't many tricks to brewing medicine, as long as it takes long enough. Hongdou, you're so thoughtful."

"Thank you! You're not being thoughtful at all; I just don't know anything about this."

Xu Hongdou took the tissues Su Chang handed her, casually wiped her sweat a few times, took out a small bag of boiled Chinese medicine, and carefully handed it to Chen Nanxing. Xu Hongdou originally wanted to feed it to her, but Chen Nanxing was feeling much better now and insisted on drinking it herself, so Xu Hongdou had no choice but to let her.

Chen Nanxing took the opened packet of Chinese medicine, frowned, pinched his nose, and drank the entire small packet of medicine in one gulp.

Su Chang nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself, "Nanxing is quite cooperative. I'm not afraid of those who aren't."

Seeing that Chen Nanxing was covered in sweat after taking his medicine, Xu Hongdou was about to help him take a bath. She gently said to Su Chang, "Su Chang, why don't you go out for a bit?"

Su Chang couldn't help but think to himself, "I've already seen everything, and now they want me to leave?" But in order to avoid angering the two women in the ward, he obediently agreed and left the room.

About fifteen minutes later, Su Chang was called back to the ward by Xu Hongdou. Chen Nanxing's complexion was noticeably rosier, and he had regained some strength, leaning against the headboard.

Xu Hongdou looked at Chen Nanxing with relief in her eyes, then said to Su Chang, "Su Chang, Nanxing and I have discussed it, and we've decided to tell Nanxing's parents the truth. We'll call them over later; after all, they have the right to know, and they'll only feel at ease if they know where she is. I'll call them later and have them come over to tell you in person."

Chapter Sixty-Two: Villa No. 8, Dongshan

Su Chang nodded, then slapped his forehead in regret, thinking that he hadn't even thought of this, only thinking about how to bring the fairy sister home. He said softly, "Okay, Hongdou, you women are so thoughtful. Let's do it your way."

Xu Hongdou continued, "Also, when Nanxing's parents arrive, we need to have the doctor examine Nanxing again. However, Su Chang, it's not that we don't trust you, it's just that doing this will help convince Nanxing's parents. If the condition does improve, we'll tell the doctor that we found a great traditional Chinese medicine doctor in Shanghai, so we're preparing to be discharged and go to Shanghai for treatment."

Su Chang said that there was no problem at all, "No problem, I understand all of this. Do I look like such a petty person? Let's do it your way."

Seeing that Su Chang had no objections, Xu Hongdou breathed a sigh of relief, secretly rejoicing: "Luckily, Su Chang isn't the kind of person with a weird temper; if she got angry, it would be the end of us."

She quickly dialed Nanxing's parents' number, her voice filled with undisguised joy: "Auntie and Uncle, Nanxing has some good news. Please come over."

On the other end of the phone, Nanxing's parents responded urgently, "Okay, Hongdou, wait a moment, we'll be right there!" They hung up without even asking any questions.

Xu Hongdou then called the company again to resign. However, the company initially disagreed, which made Xu Hongdou's face instantly darken.

She stormed out of the room and into the fire escape, her angry roars echoing so loudly they could be faintly heard even in the ward.

Su Chang was startled by the sudden roar and thought to himself, "Is this the legendary 'Lion's Roar'? I'll have to be careful in the future. This fairy sister has quite a temper."

Not long after, Xu Hongdou stormed back to the ward, complaining to the two men with a wronged expression about the company's inhumane practices: "People in this country where we're living a good life are truly inhumane! I'm never going to work for their company again!"

Su Chang quickly comforted him, "Don't be angry. I happen to own a guesthouse, and you can take charge of its management."

Upon hearing this, Xu Hongdou's face flashed with surprise, and she wondered to herself, "Does this mean I should open a family business?" But she didn't say much, only replying calmly, "We'll talk about that later. Right now, the most important thing is to treat Nanxing's illness."

Su Chang didn't say anything more. Once you're in Shanghai, you can't just run away, can you? Chen Nanxing looked at Xu Hongdou with her eyes full of emotion. She silently kept this kindness in her heart.

Half an hour later, Nanxing's parents rushed over, their faces full of anxiety.

"Red Bean, what good news do you have?" Chen Nanxing's mother asked eagerly.

Xu Hongdou smiled slightly, but did not answer immediately. Instead, she gently pointed to Chen Nanxing, who was sitting against the headboard.

Nanxing's parents immediately turned their attention to Chen Nanxing. To their surprise, they found that although their daughter's face was still pale, a trace of color had returned. The two were astonished.

"What...what's going on?" Mr. Chen broke the silence first, his voice filled with a mixture of doubt and anticipation.

Xu Hongdou then spoke up, "Su Chang was invited here to treat Nanxing. He's a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, and he just performed a treatment on Nanxing. He said that with continued treatment, he can temporarily keep Nanxing alive for six months, and there's a chance she'll be cured later. However, because Su Chang works in Shanghai, Nanxing needs to go there for treatment. I'll go with Nanxing too. The doctor will do a comprehensive examination later, and then Auntie and Uncle will see the results."

Mr. Chen frowned, pondering to himself. He didn't want his daughter to leave Kyoto, and he also had doubts about Su Chang's medical skills. Could such a young TCM doctor be reliable? But seeing his daughter's gradually recovering complexion, and remembering what the hospital said about his daughter having only a month to live at most, he felt extremely conflicted.

Chen's mother stood by, filled with worry. She held Nanxing's hand tightly, her eyes full of reluctance. What if something went wrong and she didn't even get to see her daughter again?

An eerie silence fell over the ward. Finally, Mr. Chen took a deep breath and made a decision: "Let's get the tests done first. If the results show improvement, then we'll be discharged and go to Shanghai." His voice was filled with helplessness.

Nanxing's mother nodded silently, tears welling in her eyes. She knew it was for her daughter's good, but she couldn't shake the worry in her heart.

At 5 p.m. the next day, the arrival gate of Shanghai International Airport was crowded with people.

"Ah! I'm finally back." Su Chang stretched his limbs and said with a refreshed expression. He really considered Shanghai his home. He felt that even the air was sweet when he returned to Shanghai.

Su Chang, dressed in a well-tailored suit, had a strikingly handsome face. Beside him stood Xu Hongdou, a stunning beauty, while Chen Nanxing in the middle looked pale and sickly. This combination drew considerable attention.

Su Chang hailed a taxi and said to the driver, "Driver, to Dongshan Villa."

A hint of weariness was visible in his eyes. He was thinking that he could finally go home and get some rest. These past two days, he had accompanied Chen Nanxing to her check-ups and treatments. Even though he had an indestructible body, he was mentally exhausted.

Su Chang had originally planned to take them back to Ode to Joy, but that day he tested Xu Hongdou and, fearing that they might be cut from the show in the middle of the night, even though they might run into Jiang Lai's parents, he resolutely arranged for the two women to stay at the Dongshan Villa.

The taxi slowly drove towards the Dongshan villa area. When it arrived at the entrance of the villa area, the security guard stopped the car.

Since it was Su Chang's first time there, he reluctantly opened the door and got out of the car. He walked up to the security guard and explained, "I am the owner of villa number 8. This is my ID card." He looked a little impatient. He really just wanted to go back and get a good night's sleep. Besides, he didn't even know if everything was in order, and he might have to go out again later.

The security guard looked at Su Chang with some doubt. He had never seen this person before, but his clothes were expensive, and Villa No. 8 was the most prestigious building in the area, so he dared not be negligent. He quickly and politely asked Su Chang to wait a moment, took out his walkie-talkie, and reported to his captain: "Captain, there is a person here who claims to be the owner of Villa No. 8, named Su Chang. Could you please check if this is true?"

Not long after, a middle-aged man hurriedly arrived in a sightseeing vehicle. He stopped the vehicle and jumped out. Su Chang was genuinely worried that the man might fall, so he greeted Su Chang with a warm smile and said, "Mr. Su, welcome home! I am the property manager here. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Su Chang replied casually, then pointed to the taxi and said, "My friend is in the car. May I go in now?"

"Yes, yes, of course. Since this is your first time here, I'll lead the way for you."

The property manager quickly instructed the security guards to lift the barrier, while he himself drove the sightseeing vehicle ahead to lead the way.

After driving for a few minutes, the property manager led the taxi carrying Su Chang to the entrance of a luxury villa. Su Chang and Xu Hongdou helped Chen Nanxing out of the car, while the property manager helped the taxi driver unload his luggage and then urged the taxi driver to leave quickly.

Looking at the magnificent manor before him, Su Chang was secretly amazed, but he tried his best to remain calm and pretend not to care. A faint smile appeared on his face, trying to hide his inner shock.

Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing stared wide-eyed, their mouths slightly agape, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Is this...is this really Su Chang's house?" Xu Hongdou couldn't help but ask in a low voice, her eyes filled with doubt and curiosity.

Chen Nanxing nodded in agreement, secretly speculating about Su Chang's identity.

Hearing their conversation, Su Chang couldn't help but feel a little smug. He thought to himself, "Hehe, it's good to surprise you, but I can't let them know that I'm actually quite surprised too, otherwise how will I bring the fairy sister into my harem?"

The property manager respectfully opened the villa door, and Su Chang turned to Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing and said, "Please come in. This is also a place I just bought. You will be living here from now on."

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Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing exchanged a glance, then followed Su Chang into the manor with complicated expressions.

As Su Chang walked, he observed the expressions on Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing's faces. Seeing the amazement and envy in their eyes, he felt even more smug.

"Wow, this place is so beautiful!" Xu Hongdou couldn't help but exclaim.

“Yes, it’s like a castle from a dream,” Chen Nanxing chimed in.

Su Chang smiled and said, "Go inside first. You'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy it while you're staying here."

Xu Hongdou and Chen Nanxing nodded in agreement.

Then, the property manager, all smiles, introduced the villa to the three of them: "Mr. Su, this villa covers an area of ​​more than 5 acres! Moreover, this is a hilltop area, separated from the smaller villas below. People from the other side are not allowed to come here unless they have permission from the owners here. Privacy and security are completely guaranteed." Hearing that this place was separate from Jiang Lai's parents' villa and that he wouldn't have to worry about running into them often, Su Chang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a relaxed expression appeared on his face.

The property manager continued, "Mr. Su, this villa has plenty of parking spaces. There are about ten parking spaces on the ground, and there is also a huge indoor parking lot underground that can hold at least seventy or eighty cars! It can basically meet your needs for parking your collection and for gatherings."

Su Chang nodded in satisfaction, thinking to herself, "That's great, I don't have to worry about finding a parking spot for the car I bought from Brother Ding anymore."

Upon entering the villa, the property manager continued, "Mr. Su, this villa has five floors in total, three above ground and two below. The second basement level is a parking lot, and the first basement level is a recreation room and wine cellar. It is fully equipped with everything you could need, such as KTV rooms, a gym, a home theater, a game area, a board game room, a wine cellar, a spa area, and so on."

Upon arriving at the lobby, the property manager explained, "This first floor is the lobby, and the living room, kitchen, dining room, and maid's room are all located here." Su Chang looked around, quite satisfied with the layout.

Chapter Sixty-Three: Ode to Joy

"As for the second and third floors, they are all bedrooms, with a total of 18 rooms. Each room has a terrace, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom," the property manager explained, pointing upstairs. Since it was the bedroom area, the property manager couldn't go up there.

Su Chang thought to herself, "18 rooms are more than enough. I can build my own harem and be a stud."

The property manager then introduced that there was an indoor swimming pool and a basketball court behind the villa, and a barbecue area in front of the villa. Su Chang's favorite thing was the swimming pool. He had wanted to have his own private pool when he was at Brother Ding's club. He didn't expect that he would have one already. He was just looking forward to it.

The property manager said, "Mr. Su, the appliances and furniture in the villa are delivered. As for bedding, we don't have it yet, but we can have it delivered right away. We also have different packages, with five levels, the cheapest being 18 yuan and the most expensive being 98 yuan. We can also help you hire a nanny and a private butler. Would that be helpful to you?"

Without hesitation, Su Chang said, "Let's just get a 98 yuan package, then find a private butler and a few nannies. Oh, and prepare some fresh vegetables too. We'll settle the bill together as soon as possible!" Su Chang thought to himself that this amount of money was just a drop in the ocean for him right now. Nothing was more important than sleeping.

"Okay! Mr. Su, no problem, I'll arrange it right away." The property manager's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he immediately agreed and made the call. Su Chang then led the two, who were already numb from the shock, upstairs to choose their rooms.

The next morning, after Su Chang finished treating Chen Nanxing, he secretly thought to himself, "Hmm, it's time to go to Pinzhentang." He decided to return to Joyful Song that evening, since he hadn't seen Jiang Lai for several days and missed her terribly.

He turned to Xu Hongdou and said, "I might be quite busy these few days. I'll find time during the day to come and treat Nanxing. Remember to give Nanxing her medicine on time according to the prescription I gave her. Isn't your sister Xu Hongmi also in Shanghai? You can contact her and ask her to come over." Su Chang pretended not to know about the relationship between the two, but he really wanted to observe the way these two true sisters got along in real life. He really wanted to be a spectator.

When Xu Hongdou heard Xu Hongmi's name, a hint of reluctance appeared on her face. She muttered to herself, "I don't want to see that witch sister!" But she still forced a smile and said to Su Chang, "You don't need to worry about any of this. You go ahead and do your work. Just remember to treat Nanxing. If you're too busy, I can bring Chen Nanxing over to your place."

Su Chang secretly rejoiced at Xu Hongdou's expression of rejection, but didn't ask any further questions. He nodded and left the villa.

Xu Hongdou watched Su Chang's departing figure, her heart filled with complex emotions. She wondered, "What kind of person are you, really?"

When Su Chang arrived at Pinzhentang, Xiao Cai and Lu Yuan were busy in the store. The two had a clear division of labor and worked together seamlessly, which made Su Chang nod in satisfaction.

"Xiao Cai, Lu Yuan, you guys did a great job!" Su Chang said with a smile, his face full of admiration.

Hearing the voice, Xiao Cai looked up in the direction it came from. Seeing that it was Su Chang, she wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled, replying, "Brother Su Chang, you're back! It's all thanks to your teaching. We learned from you too."