Romantic Medical Immortal

"If even you can’t swallow it, I bet other women would find it hard as well. We need to figure out how to make this medicine more palatable."

Yang Cheng pondered while stroking his chin. The prescriptions were all recorded in the "Tome of the Ghost Doctor", but now he needed to be a little creative.

"Will adding sugar or honey affect the potency? That’s how children’s medicines are made to be more acceptable."

Kong Lingwen suggested.

"Taste is one thing, but the main issue is the smell. The floral scent can’t even cover it."

Yang Cheng frowned. The formula itself was definitely fine, but the smell had to be changed.

He turned and walked over to the open area where the herbs were kept, bending down to search through them until he spotted a Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid that looked like a weed.

"This herb can be used and won’t affect the potency. Adding a bit of honey to adjust the taste will make it easier to take."

"What herb is this? I don’t recognize it."

Kong Lingwen asked curiously. Although she had learned a bit by following Yang Cheng around, she’d never seen such an unusual herb.

"Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid, it’s rarely used, but once processed, it exudes a strong fragrance that can mask the bitterness of the blood replenishing medicine."

"These herbs probably aren’t selling well at the pharmacy, so they were packed and sent over to see if we could use them. Unexpectedly, it gave me an idea."

Yang Cheng smiled slightly and put the Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid into the drying box.

When the time was up, he opened the door, and a delightful aroma filled the entire pharmaceutical area.

"Wow! This scent is amazing! Why hasn’t anyone made perfume from this herb?"

Kong Lingwen looked captivated, feeling that the fragrance was even better than the expensive perfume she had bought.

"The solvents in perfumes would destroy the Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid’s original scent. Someone might have tried but failed. However, it can be made into incense. If you like it, I’ll make some for you tomorrow. When you light it, the entire house will be filled with this fragrance."

Yang Cheng spoke while taking out the dried Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid and grinding it into powder.

Kong Lingwen nodded eagerly and then said, "Next time we pay respects to my father, let’s skip the chrysanthemums and bring a bouquet of Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid instead. I’m sure he’ll love this scent."

"We can send both."

Yang Cheng smiled slightly as he poured the ground herbs and honey into a pot and began to stir vigorously.

"Do you want to try it now?"

Hearing this, Kong Lingwen leaned in to catch a whiff, feeling an aroma fill her nose, lifting her spirits significantly.

Surprised, she exclaimed, "This smells so good. Even if it doesn’t work well, I still want to try it."

Yang Cheng poured the liquid into a glass bottle and handed it to Kong Lingwen.

She took it, drank it all in one go, and her lips moved as if savoring it, then she said, "It’s initially a bit bitter, but there’s a sweet aftertaste with a rich fragrance. It’s delicious!"

"If I didn’t know you were drinking medicine, I’d think you were tasting wine!"

Yang Cheng chuckled wryly.

"It really tastes good. After drinking it, my mouth is full of fragrance. Don’t believe me? Smell!"

Kong Lingwen leaned in to blow on his face, looking adorably playful.

Yang Cheng put down what he was holding, suddenly wrapped one arm around her slender waist, and with the other hand, held the back of her head as he kissed her.

Her lips were soft and sweet. After sucking on them for a while, he forcefully pushed open her teeth and explored her mouth, savoring the Moon Shadow Fragrant Orchid’s aroma, finding it quite addictive.

"Mmm..."

Kong Lingwen moaned softly, reaching out to push his chest, but he was too strong for her to budge.

By the time the kiss ended, she was out of breath, her body softened in his arms, and she shot him a coy glare with flushed cheeks.

"It does smell good."

Yang Cheng teased with a smile.

"I let you smell it, not kiss me, you big perv!"

Kong Lingwen lightly punched his chest with a pink fist, but there was a smile at the corner of her mouth.

Seeing her smile, Yang Cheng felt relieved, pulled her into his arms, and softly said, "You finally smiled. I’ve been worried about you these past few days."

"Thank you, Yang Cheng."

Kong Lingwen felt the warmth of his embrace, feeling very secure inside.

The two of them hugged sweetly for a while before continuing to bottle the blood replenishing medicine.

By now, it was already deep into the night. Kong Lingwen said, "Yang Cheng, it’s getting late. Let’s continue making the medicine tomorrow."

"I’m not tired. If you are, you can rest nearby."

Yang Cheng waved his hand; he was eager to produce all the medication in his mind so he wouldn’t have to come back to the company tomorrow.

"You don’t want to go home? You’re not trying to avoid fulfilling your ’conjugal duties,’ are you?"

Kong Lingwen squinted her eyes, her expression turning serious.

"You shameless woman, turns out you’re just after that. You don’t love me at all; you’re only hungry for my body!"

This time, Yang Cheng didn’t rush to explain and directly threw back the accusation.

It worked, making Kong Lingwen instantly dumbfounded, rushing to explain awkwardly, "I do crave your body, but I also genuinely like you. It’s not contradictory."

"Hmph! I won’t listen!"

Yang Cheng pretended to be angry and turned his back on her.

"I love you."

Kong Lingwen confessed sincerely, standing on tiptoe to offer a tender kiss.

Yang Cheng’s lips curved into a satisfied smile, embracing Kong Lingwen in a long kiss before they returned to the villa.

Initially, he had intended for a passionate evening, but after showering, Kong Lingwen was already fast asleep.

There was nothing to be done but to take another cold shower to cool off and, cuddling her, barely managed to fall asleep.

...

The next morning.

Yang Cheng and Kong Lingwen waited for the drug regulatory authority to open before sending in their sample and submitting detailed information.

"Sir, how long will it take to get the results?"

"About a month."

"That long?"

Kong Lingwen frowned slightly, thinking the time was too long.

"At least a month, but it ultimately depends on the specifics."

The man said meaningfully before turning to leave.

"What does he mean? Is he hoping for a kickback?"

Yang Cheng raised an eyebrow, his fists itching as he saw the man’s arrogant demeanor.

"Probably. Don’t worry, I can ask Uncle Jia to connect with the regulatory authority’s leaders. We can invite them for a meal to show our intentions. There shouldn’t be any issues."

Kong Lingwen had done this before; she believed as long as the benefits were sufficient, there was no reason for the other party to make it difficult for them.

"Alright! I’ll follow your lead."

Yang Cheng nodded, just about to get in the car to leave, when they came face-to-face with Gong Jian.

Gong Jian was surrounded as he walked out. As the Patriarch of the Gong Family, even local officials in Zhonghai had to show him some respect.

"Mr. Yang, Ms. Kong, what a coincidence to meet you here."

Gong Jian was the first to speak, still maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor, but Yang Cheng felt that underneath his facade was a rotting and disgusting body.