Learning to play games, a 40-year-old woman achieves a remarkable turnaround.

Chapter 336 Quietly Waiting for the Flowers to Bloom

That afternoon, while Yuan's mother was tidying up in the kitchen, she cried out "Ouch!" and clutched her lower back, her brows furrowed.

"Mom! What's wrong?" Yuan Bao happened to be home and quickly went to help her up.

"It's nothing, it's nothing," Aunt Yuan waved her hand, but the pain on her face seemed genuine. "I guess I've been bending over for too long, and my old back... ouch..."

Yuan Bao immediately thought of someone.

"Mom, don't move, I'll call Dr. Lin right away! Isn't she good at physiotherapy?" As she spoke, she looked at Yuan's mother. The mother and daughter exchanged glances and instantly understood each other's meaning—the opportunity had arrived!

When the call connected, Yuan Bao briefly explained the situation, his tone anxious yet sincere.

Lin Qing readily agreed: "You can't move around too much if you twist your back, and you need to be even more careful as you're older. I happen to have some free time now, how about I come over and take a look? Is that convenient?"

"Convenient! So convenient! Thank you, Dr. Lin!" Yuan Bao thanked him repeatedly, hung up the phone, and exchanged a knowing look with his mother.

The pain in Yuan Ma's back seemed to have lessened a bit.

Less than twenty minutes later, the doorbell rang.

Yuan Bao opened the door, and standing outside was Lin Qing.

She was dressed in a simple beige knit sweater and casual pants, carrying a professional physiotherapy bag with the "Corning" logo on her back, and had a gentle and concerned smile on her face: "Ms. Yuan, how is Auntie?"

"Dr. Lin, please come in!" Yuan Bao hurriedly ushered him in. "My mother is lying on the sofa. Thank you for your help."

Hearing the commotion, Yuan Baoguo came out of his room. Seeing Lin Qing in his house, he was visibly startled, then a barely perceptible hint of unease and…surprise? flashed across his face. He quickly walked over: “Dr. Lin? What brings you here?”

“Brother Yuan is home too,” Lin Qing smiled and nodded in greeting. “My aunt’s back was hurting, so Miss Yuan called me and I came over to check on her.”

Her gaze shifted to Aunt Yuan, who was groaning on the sofa, and she immediately switched into professional mode. "Auntie, don't be nervous, let me check you out first."

When Yuan Ma saw Lin Qing, it was as if she had seen a savior. Her acting skills instantly kicked in: "Dr. Lin, thank you so much! My old back is really letting me down..."

Lin Qing put down her bag, washed her hands, and began to examine Yuan Ma's lower back with gentle and professional movements.

Yuan Bao and Yuan Baoguo stood to the side, watching nervously.

Little 9 had somehow slipped out of its cat bed and quietly perched on the sofa armrest, its bright black eyes curiously scrutinizing Lin Qing.

In Yuan Bao's mind, Xiao 9's information flow was steadily outputting:

[Target Physician Lin Qing: Extremely focused, with a stable and soothing mental field.]

The technique is precise, and the assessment of injuries is rapid and accurate.

Emotional state: Concerned, patient.

Attitude towards the patient (Mother Yuan): Gentle, respectful, and extremely approachable.

It meets the preliminary verification criteria for 'integration into the family'.

"Auntie, it's not a big problem," Lin Qing said with a sigh of relief after the examination. "It's an acute muscle sprain, no bones are broken. I'll do some relaxation and simple repositioning for you, and then apply some ointment to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. You'll be fine after a couple of days of rest. You should be careful not to exert yourself suddenly, and bend over slowly."

As she spoke, she skillfully performed physical therapy on Yuan's mother.

Yuan's mother groaned in comfort, "Oh, Dr. Lin, your massage is amazing! It feels even better than the massage my baby gets!"

Yuan Bao smiled to himself.

Yuan Baoguo seemed somewhat at a loss, wanting to help but unable to get involved.

He glanced at the coffee table, then, remembering something, quickly poured a glass of warm water: "Dr. Lin, please have some water." He then said to Yuan Bao, "Bao'er, bring out that...that new pastry we bought so Dr. Lin can have a taste?"

After finishing her physical therapy, Lin Qing applied the ointment to Yuan Ma, washed her hands, and took the water glass with a gentle smile: "Thank you, Brother Yuan. No need to trouble yourself, I'm not hungry."

"No trouble at all!" Aunt Yuan said quickly, struggling to sit up. "Dr. Lin, you've been a great help! Bao'er, go get it! Baoguo, don't just stand there, peel an apple for Dr. Lin!"

The atmosphere in the living room was exceptionally lively and... cozy thanks to Yuan Ma's "direction".

Lin Qing watched the Yuan siblings bustling around, and Yuan's mother, though groaning, looked full of energy, and couldn't help but smile.

This family has a warm and comforting atmosphere.

She sat on the sofa, sipping water, her gaze inadvertently sweeping across the living room.

The room was decorated elegantly yet full of life. The balcony was filled with lush green plants, and the coffee table held traditional Chinese medicine classics and several children's books. There was also a round cat that looked remarkably like a panda, tilting its head and sizing her up.

Everything seemed so harmonious, peaceful, and delightful.

Xiao 9: [Dr. Lin Qing's emotional fluctuations: Increased feelings of comfort and belonging. Evaluation of family environment: Positive and warm. Regarding the target person (Yuan Baoguo)'s initiative to pour water: Perceived thoughtfulness and kindness, with positive feedback.]

While Yuan Bao went to get some snacks, Lin Qing and Yuan Baoguo naturally started chatting.

"Brother Yuan, do you usually like to read at home?" Lin Qing pointed to the "Compendium of Materia Medica" on the coffee table.

"Yeah, I'm used to it," Bao Guo said a little embarrassedly. "Helping out at the TCM clinic downstairs, it's always good to learn more. Dr. Lin, you know so much."

"Everyone has their own expertise," Lin Qing said modestly, then changed the subject, "Auntie looks quite healthy and has a good complexion."

“Thanks to my sister,” Bao Guo said, his tone filled with genuine pride and gratitude as he mentioned Yuan Bao. “She knows about health preservation and has been taking good care of her.”

"Miss Yuan is indeed very capable," Lin Qing praised sincerely.

At this moment, Yuan Bao came over with delicate pastries and cut fruit.

Lin Qing looked at the dessert and her eyes lit up slightly: "This is... the tiramisu from the 'Time in the Park' café downstairs? Their desserts have a particularly good reputation."

"Dr. Lin went there too?" Yuan Bao asked in surprise.

"Yes, I've been there a few times. The environment is nice, and the food is good too." Lin Qing nodded with a smile.

“That’s my sister’s business!” Yuan Baoguo immediately replied, his tone brimming with undisguised pride.

"Wow! So this is Miss Yuan's shop! That's amazing!" Lin Qing looked at Yuan Bao with even more admiration.

The pastry is sweet but not cloying, with the aroma of coffee and the richness of cheese blending perfectly.

The three sat around the sofa, eating snacks and chatting about everyday things. The conversation naturally shifted from back injuries to health preservation, from coffee shops to physiotherapy centers, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

Yuan's mother leaned back on the sofa, watching her son chatting and laughing with the "very honest" Dr. Lin. Her daughter poured tea and water for her at the right time. The fat cat named Xiao 9 also jumped onto the sofa, found a comfortable spot between Yuan Bao and Lin Qing, curled up, and made a satisfied purring sound.

The afterglow of the setting sun streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the entire living room in a warm golden hue.

Looking at the scene before him, Yuan Bao felt a warm glow in his heart, as if he were enveloped in hot spring water.

The older brother's face no longer held that habitual wooden expression, but instead carried a relaxed, even somewhat lively, smile.

Lin Qing's smile was sincere and gentle, and she seemed to have a wonderful sense of harmony with this family and her elder brother.

[My lord, the energy field of the 'Wish Fulfillment' card continues to operate stably.] Little 9's consciousness rippled with a hint of pleasure. [The weaving of the threads of fate is proceeding in the most natural and warm way. Preliminary assessment: Extremely high compatibility.]

Yuan Bao lowered his head and gently scratched Xiao 9's chin.

She knew that the precious card was quietly and steadily leading the right person to her older brother's side, and also to the doorstep of this warm home.

And all of this began naturally on this afternoon filled with the sweet aroma of pastries, the scent of Chinese medicine, and the warmth of the setting sun.

All she needs to do is wait quietly for the flowers to bloom.