Extending Life and Promoting Longevity

Meng Ke was a little reserved at first, answering questions only when asked, but seeing how friendly the family was, he gradually relaxed and started chatting with everyone with a smile.

Auntie held Meng Ke's hand, liking her more and more as she looked at her. She turned around, took a gift box from her bag, and stuffed it into Meng Ke's hand.

"Young lady, this is our first meeting, and your aunt doesn't have anything of value to offer."

"These are just a pair of earrings, nothing special. You can keep them as a small gift."

Meng Ke accepted the gift with both hands and quickly expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you, Auntie."

She opened the box and saw a pair of exquisitely designed gold earrings inside.

Shen Jingchuan watched from the side, knowing exactly what was going on. His uncle and aunt were just ordinary people, but these earrings weren't cheap; they must have cost at least ten thousand.

Just as Meng Ke was about to decline, his aunt next to him smiled and took out a small box from her bag.

"Oh, sister-in-law, look at us, we're thinking the same thing."

She handed the box to Meng Ke.

"Girl, this is a pair of bracelets from your aunt. They're not worth much, so please don't mind."

Meng Ke took it, opened it, and saw that it was a pair of jade bracelets, green and lustrous.

Shen Jingchuan now knows a little about these things. Judging from its quality, the jade is of average grade, but it's not cheap either. It's worth at least twenty or thirty thousand.

Holding the two items, Meng Ke looked a little embarrassed, turned to look at Shen Jingchuan, and then at everyone else.

"This... this is too much trouble. This is a matter for us juniors; how can we let our elders go to so much expense?"

My aunt waved her hand happily.

"Take it if you want, but there's a catch: if I give it to you today, I won't have anything for you on the day you officially get married. Don't complain if it's too little."

One sentence made everyone in the room laugh.

Amidst laughter and conversation, the dishes were served one after another, filling the table to the brim.

The meal was a lively and enjoyable affair.

Shen Jingchuan's uncle and aunt's husband pulled him aside, asking him what he had been busy with lately, and then told him that now that he was married, he was an adult and should treat his wife well.

My two older cousins also came over, laughing and joking.

"Well done, Xiaochuan. You brought such a beautiful wife home without making a sound. You've kept it well hidden."

My younger cousin huddled next to Meng Ke, chattering away, and they quickly became acquainted.

The family ate and chatted, their laughter filling the private room, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere.

After a satisfying meal, the food on the table was almost gone.

The two older cousins and their younger cousin checked the time, realized they still had things to do, got up to say goodbye to their elders, and left one after another.

Inside the private room, Shen Jingchuan, Meng Ke, and four elders remained. It had been a long time since they had seen each other, and neither the uncle nor the aunt was in a hurry to leave.

Shen Jingchuan took out four small boxes from his Storage Ring, stood up, walked to his uncle, aunt, aunt, and uncle, placed one box in front of each of them, and opened it.

"Uncle, Aunt, Aunt, Uncle, I also have something to give to the four elders."

Everyone was taken aback, picked up the box, and stared at him.

What is this?

Shen Jingchuan explained from the side.

"This is called Life-Extending Pill. It's something I recently acquired that's good for strengthening the body and prolonging life."

"Over the years, I have been very grateful to several elders who have taken care of me. I have no way to repay them, so I gave each of you one."

Aunt, younger aunt, and younger uncle looked at each other, half believing and half doubting, as they gazed at the round pill, which did have a pleasant fragrance.

My aunt's husband frowned, then shook his head with a smile.

"Xiaochuan Chuan, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but all those TV commercials these days are nonsense, all those health product ads, they're all scams."

"You're so young, don't believe in these things and waste your money."

Shen Jingchuan didn't argue, he just smiled and spoke sincerely.

"Uncle, I can't speak for other things, but you can rest assured about this."

"In this way, if you eat it all in front of me, there will be no harm and only benefits."

"I am your junior, how could I possibly harm you?"

My aunt, my other aunt, and my uncle were still a little hesitant.

The uncle stared at the pill in his hand for a couple of seconds, then looked up at Shen Jingchuan, picked up the pill, and said with a smile.

"I trust what Xiaochuan gave me; it's his way of showing filial piety. I'll eat it first."

He tilted his head back, put the pill in his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it.

As soon as the pills were swallowed, before he even had a sip of water, his uncle's expression changed.

He first felt a warm sensation in his stomach, followed by a surge of heat that spread throughout his body, bringing him indescribable comfort. He shuddered, instinctively closed his eyes, leaned back in his chair, and looked utterly astonished.

Everyone in the private room was staring at him, and no one dared to utter a sound.

Shen Jingchuan remained calm and smiled as he spoke.

"It's alright, let your uncle rest a bit. This is the medicine taking effect."

In just over ten minutes, everyone was stunned.

In just a short while, my uncle seemed like a completely different person. His originally gray hair had turned mostly black, the wrinkles on his face had become shallower, his complexion was rosy, and he looked more than ten years younger.

On my uncle's face and neck, wherever his skin was exposed, there were specks of black stuff seeping out, like dirt or grime, thinly floating on his surface.

Shen Jingchuan glanced at Meng Ke and secretly gave him a meaningful look.

Meng Ke understood, and taking advantage of everyone's attention being focused on her uncle with expressions of surprise and doubt, and with no one paying attention to her, she quietly got up and left the private room.

Shen Jingchuan then turned to the crowd and gestured for them to stop.

"Don't be surprised, everyone. I can't say how this came about, but as you've seen, the effect is undeniable."

"This is called Life-Extending Pill. Taking it can add fifty years to your life."

"It not only prolongs life, but it can also regulate a person's body to its best condition. After that, living a healthy life without illness or disaster, even to over a hundred years old, will not be a problem."

Aunt, younger aunt, and younger uncle looked at each other, completely dumbfounded.

My uncle swallowed hard, still somewhat incredulous.

"Xiaochuan Chuan, is this... is this really that amazing?"

Shen Jingchuan's expression was calm, but his tone was serious.

"If you don't believe me, you don't have to eat it, then I'll take it away."

"But there's one thing I must make clear to you: this thing must never be known to outsiders. If word gets out, it will bring about your death."

There was a moment of silence in the private room.

My aunt steeled herself, picked up the pills in front of her, and did so without saying a word.

"I'll eat."

"This is my own nephew, how could I not trust him?"

She tilted her head back and swallowed the pill.

My aunt has always taken good care of herself over the years. My uncle dotes on her, and although the family isn't wealthy, they never let her do any hard work. She herself is also careful; at fifty years old, she looks like she's only in her early forties.

The moment the pill went down, the change in her expression became apparent.

Once the heat subsided, my aunt felt refreshed. She picked up her phone, turned on the screen, and immediately covered her mouth in shock.