Li Mingxi leaned back against the chair, contemplating for a moment.

"This illness, while serious, is not without a cure."

Jian Yufei beamed with delight, "I also believe it can be cured, but how long will it take?"

Li Mingxi didn’t answer right away.

"Curing this kind of illness is actually quite tricky, but there is a shortcut that can heal it quickly."

"What shortcut?"

Li Mingxi’s expression turned somewhat grave, "Based on your analysis, I think your father was brainwashed by someone. Only when he completes his task can this illness be thoroughly cured, and that’s the shortcut."

"I don’t understand what you’re saying." Jian Yufei was puzzled.

Li Mingxi explained, "What I mean is, your father was not only affected by a hallucinogen but also hypnotized by someone. That person must be very skilled at mind control, influencing your father’s brain so deeply that he memorized a few tasks. For example, the task of killing you, and after he does that, his illness would be cured. That’s why after he attacked you, he regained his sanity."

"So do you mean my dad is okay now? Or does he have to completely kill me for his illness to be completely cured?"

"I don’t know either, maybe he’s already cured, or maybe the hallucinogen is the reason he’s not fully recovered yet. But since he’s sane now, he shouldn’t have any more problems." Li Mingxi wasn’t entirely confident.

Jian Yufei couldn’t help but ask, "I mean, if that person only gave my father the task of killing me, would he harbor hostility towards others?"

"In a sane state, he shouldn’t."

"Are you sure?"

"I don’t know either. Actually, I’ve only heard of this kind of hypnotism, I’ve never seen it in person."

Jian Yufei abruptly stood up, "I understand now, thank you, cousin."

She then walked out.

Outside the hospital, Jian Yufei stood in the garden below and called her mother.

"Hello, Yufei, how is your grandfather’s health?" Nangong Ruyue asked as soon as she connected.

Her tone was rather pleasant, indicating she was in a good mood.

Jian Yufei smiled, "Grandfather needs a few months of recuperation, but he will recover. Mom, what are you doing?"

"Your father and I are taking a walk outside. The air here is really nice, and the scenery is beautiful."

Nangong Ruyue exchanged a glance with Xiao Zexin, her face lit up with a happy smile.

Xiao Zexin also smiled gently.

Jian Yufei’s eyes sparkled, "Mom, has Dad’s illness really been cured? Let Dad take the phone, I want to talk to him." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Okay."

Nangong Ruyue handed the phone to Xiao Zexin.

"Hello, Yufei, it’s Dad." Xiao Zexin spoke with a smile.

"Dad, is your illness completely cured?" Jian Yufei asked directly.

Xiao Zexin chuckled lightly, "Not yet, but it’s gotten a lot better these past few days."

He was telling the truth.

Ever since that day when he almost harmed Ruyue, his hallucinations were not as intense.

Although he still had hallucinations, his desire to act on them wasn’t as strong.

He was always remarkably self-disciplined, so he could control those hallucinations.

Jian Yufei was very curious, "Could it be that the town’s scenery really makes a difference? Your illness has improved so much, it’s such a pleasant surprise."

Xiao Zexin laughed, "It’s not entirely the town’s environment that’s suitable for recovering, it’s actually mainly thanks to your mom."