Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

The doctor pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Well... to be honest, it's not really a medical miracle."

She closed the medical report in her hand and turned to face Aimei.

"To put it bluntly, Ms. Ayano's illness is a problem of her temperament."

"She has worried too much over the years, taking on everything herself and bearing all the pressure in her heart."

"Her husband left home, and her daughter is running the dojo alone. The family's financial situation is getting worse and worse..."

"These things piled up on her one after another, and of course her body couldn't take it."

The female doctor glanced at Ayano, her tone becoming more relaxed.

"But this disease is different from those organic lesions."

"It's not something that can be cured by taking medicine, nor can it be completely resolved by any high-tech treatment methods."

"The key is to look at the patient's mindset and mental state."

"When you have a good mindset and your mental state improves, your body's various functions will naturally improve as well."

The female doctor smiled as she said this.

"Actually, there have been similar cases before."

"There was an old lady who had been bedridden for several years. Her children hired the best doctors and used the best medicines, but she still couldn't get better."

"Then one day, her grandson who was abroad suddenly came back, and he brought a girlfriend with him."

"The old lady was so happy that she sat up straight in bed."

"He was able to walk on the ground the next day."

"I started preparing meals for my grandson on the third day."

The female doctor shrugged.

"So, some illnesses really are something you just have to hold on to by sheer willpower."

"Once your breathing is smooth, you'll get better."

Aimei was stunned.

Her mouth was slightly open, her eyes were wide open, and she was still in a state of disbelief.

"Then...then what about my mom now...?"

"The situation is very good right now," the female doctor assured her.

"Of course, you still need to pay attention to rest and avoid overworking yourself."

"But at least I don't have to lie in bed every day like before, relying on medication to stay alive."

"If you have regular check-ups, take your medication on time, and maintain a good mood, you should be fine."

Ai Mei's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

Her lips trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"That's great...that's great..."

She grabbed Ayano's hand and held it tightly.

"Mom, did you hear that?"

"You're alright!"

"You're really alright!"

Ayano, being held by her daughter, nodded with a smile.

Her eyes were a little moist, but more than that, they showed a sense of relief and ease.

"I heard it, I heard it."

"I told you I was fine, but you wouldn't believe me."

She turned her head and looked at the female doctor.

"So, my illness... was washed away by my daughter's happy event?"

The female doctor was amused.

"If you put it that way... you're not wrong."

"There are indeed many medical records of this kind of 'using a happy event to counteract a bad one'."

"Although there's not much scientific basis for it, the effects are really good."

Ayano smiled even more happily.

She patted Aimei's hand, then looked past her daughter and onto Jiang Chuan, who was standing by the wall.

"Jiangchuan."

Ayano's voice suddenly became exceptionally gentle and earnest.

Jiang Chuan walked over from the wall and stood next to the sofa.

"Aunt."

Ayano raised her head and looked Jiang Chuan up and down.

Her gaze lingered on his face for a long time before settling on his broad shoulders and upright back.

The more I look at it, the more satisfied I become; the more I look at it, the more I like it.

"You..."

Ayano reached out and grabbed Jiangchuan's wrist.

Her palms were warm and her grip was much stronger than before, which was unlike that of a patient who had been bedridden for many years.

"You're truly our family's savior."

Ayano's voice trembled slightly, not from weakness, but from excitement.

"Look how much our family has changed since you came."

"First, there was Aimei, who used to be frowning all the time and never had a smile on her face."

"Since I met you, I've become a completely different person. I come home smiling every day."

Ayano's fingers tightened.

"If it weren't for you, I might still be lying in bed right now."

"Now it's great, I can even get out of bed and cook."

Ayano's eyes reddened, but her face was full of smiles.

"Now you're with Aimi..."

As she spoke, tears began to fall.

"As a mother, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

"From now on, Aimei is in your care. You must treat her well."

Jiang Chuan's lips curled up slightly.

"Don't worry, Auntie."

"I will take good care of Ai Mei."

Ayano nodded firmly before releasing Jiangchuan's wrist.

She took a deep breath and then suddenly stood up from the sofa.

"good!"

Her movement was so sudden that it startled Aimee.

"Mom! What are you doing? Sit down!"

Aimei quickly reached out to help her.

Ayano waved her hand, brushing Aimi's hand away.

"Why are you sitting? I'm perfectly fine."

As she spoke, she walked toward the kitchen.

"I want more food!"

"I still have two of my signature dishes to show off!"

"On such a joyous day, how can we only have these few dishes?"

Aimei followed behind, stamping her feet in frustration.

"Mom! There's already so much food on the table, that's enough for us!"

"And the doctor said you can't overwork yourself!"

Ayano wouldn't listen at all.

She went into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and began searching for ingredients.

"Not tired at all, how tiring can cooking two dishes be?"

"Besides, today's banquet is to celebrate Jiangchuan's championship victory; how can we be careless?"

When good things happen, you can never have too many dishes.

She took a fish out of the refrigerator and then a piece of pork belly.

"And also..."

Ayano turned her head and glanced at Pikachu, Eevee, and Primeape in the living room.

"Pikachu and the others love eating delicious food, don't they?"

"I saw it all very clearly during the few days I stayed at my house."

"These three little guys are so cute!"

Upon hearing this, Pikachu's ears perked up and its eyes sparkled.

Pikachu!

It hopped and skipped to the kitchen doorway, its two little paws gripping the doorframe, looking at Ayano with anticipation.

Ibrahimovic followed, wagging its tail like a little fan.

Buibui~

Although the fiery monkey didn't run over, its eyes kept glancing towards the kitchen, and its mouth was even a little wet.

Hanako couldn't help but laugh when she saw this.

"Ayano-nee, there's really enough food for tonight."

She pointed to the table laden with dishes.

"Look, there are only a few of us, we can't possibly finish it all."

Ayano waved her hand dismissively.

"If you can't finish it, you can eat it tomorrow."

"Besides, Jiang Chuan is the champion. How can a champion's celebration banquet be stingy?"

"And didn't you hear what the doctor said?"

"I'm cured! I have to celebrate!"

Xiaoxia, who was standing nearby, immediately jumped up when she heard this.

"Yay! There's delicious food too! This is awesome!"

She raised her hands and cheered.

"Aunt Ayano's cooking is so delicious! I felt like I hadn't had enough!"

Ayano started bustling around in the kitchen with a smile.

Her movements were much more efficient than before; she chopped vegetables, seasoned them, and put them in the pot all in one go.

He looked full of energy and didn't seem like someone who had just gotten out of a hospital bed.

Before long, a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen.

It was a flavor that blended the aromas of fish and meat, so rich it made your mouth water.

Pikachu twitched its nose and stood up.

Pikachu, Pikachu, Pikachu!

It was so excited that it spun around in place, its tail held straight up.

Ibrahimovic couldn't sit still any longer. He jumped off Jiang Chuan's lap, ran to the kitchen doorway, and squatted down, staring intently inside.

Finally, the fiery monkey couldn't hold back any longer and walked over from the corner, pacing back and forth at the kitchen doorway.

Xiaoxia also went over and peered inside through the door frame.

"It smells so good! Aunt Ayano, what dish did you make?"

Ayano's voice came from the kitchen, tinged with laughter.

"Braised fish and Dongpo pork!"

"These two dishes are ones I specifically sought out and learned from a master when I was young. Actually, I learned other things as well, but these are the ones I'm best at."

Ayano came out of the kitchen carrying two plates.

On the plate is a whole braised fish, coated in a thick sauce and sprinkled with chopped green onions and cilantro.

The other dish was Dongpo pork, with the pork belly cut into cubes, skin side up, glossy red and oily, trembling precariously, making one's mouth water just looking at it.

Ayano placed the dishes on the table and clapped her hands.

"Alright! All done!"

"Everyone, please sit down and eat while it's hot!"

Everyone sat around the table.

Ayano sat in the main seat, Aimi sat next to her, Egawa sat next to Aimi, and Hanako and Kasumi sat opposite her.

Ayano picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of Dongpo pork, and put it in Jiangchuan's bowl.

"Jiang Chuan, you are the pillar of this family, you eat first."

All four of them stared at Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan nodded, picked up the piece of meat, and put it in his mouth.

The meat is stewed until tender and melts in your mouth, rich but not greasy, and lean but not dry.

The sauce has completely permeated the meat, giving it a salty-sweet flavor with a lingering aftertaste.

"It's delicious."

Jiang Chuan gave his evaluation.

Ayano smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits.

"Eat more if it's delicious!"

"I'll make more if it's not enough!"

Jiang Chuan took the first bite, and then the four of them started eating as well.

Xiaoxia couldn't wait any longer and immediately picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth.

"Wow! It's delicious!"

Ayano was beaming from ear to ear after being praised.

"Eat as much as you like, don't be shy."

Hanako also picked up a piece of Dongpo pork and savored it carefully.

"Ayano-nee, your cooking skills are amazing."

"The meat is stewed to perfection; it's not greasy at all."

Ayano waved her hand, looking humble.

"Not at all, it's just ordinary home-cooked food."

"I'm glad you like it."

As she spoke, she placed another piece of fish belly meat on Jiang Chuan's plate.

"Jiang Chuan, eat more fish. This part of the fish is the most tender."

Jiangchuan accepted everything offered and ate all the food that Ayano put on his plate.

Aimei sat beside her mother, watching the interaction between Jiang Chuan, and couldn't help but smile.

This feeling...

It's so heartwarming.

Xiaoxia was eating with her mouth full of oil when she suddenly remembered something.

She put down her chopsticks and turned to rummage through her backpack.

"Oh right, I almost forgot!"

She rummaged through her backpack for a while and pulled out a large bottle of wine—the hotel's homemade fruit wine.

"Huh? Xia, why did you bring this back too?"

Xiaoxia chuckled and placed the wine bottle on the table.

"What celebration is complete without fine wine?"

Xiaoxia picked up the wine bottle and poured a glass for Jiang Chuan first.

"Here, Jiang Chuan, try it, it's really delicious!"

"The hotel's homemade wine has very little alcohol!"

Jiang Chuan picked up his cup and took a sip.

The wine is smooth on the palate, sweet but not cloying, with a subtle fruity aroma. It slides down the throat, leaving a warm feeling in the stomach.

"good."

Xiaoxia smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescent moons when she heard Jiang Chuan's evaluation.

"Right? Right? I told you it was delicious!"

"Jiangchuan, be careful, this has a strong aftereffect," Hanako gently reminded him.

Then, Ayano was given juice, and the group clinked glasses together.

A family of five, living happily together...

……………！ …

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Xiaoxia was drunk again, slumped over the table, muttering to herself.

"One more...one more..."

Ayano and Hanako busied themselves in the kitchen for a while, washing the dishes and chopsticks, wiping the table clean, and tidying up the kitchen neatly.

Then he helped Xiaoxia wash up and settled her in the bed in the guest room.

Ayano was also tired. Although she felt much better, she had just recovered and her body was still a bit exhausted.

She said goodnight to Hanako and went back to her room to rest.

Hanako also returned to her room.

The whole house fell silent.

...............

Jiang Chuan returned to his room, took off his coat, and lay down on the bed.

He closed his eyes, preparing to rest.

I had just lain down for a short while when the door was suddenly pushed open gently.

A slight sound.

Then came the sound of light footsteps.

Jiang Chuan opened his eyes and turned his head.

Aimei stood at the door.

She was wearing a very sexy sheer nightgown.

The nightgown was light pink, and the fabric was so thin it was almost transparent. Under the moonlight, the outline of her body could be clearly seen.

The neckline of the nightgown was very low, revealing a large expanse of snow-white skin.

The nightgown was very short, barely covering the top of her thighs.

Two long, straight legs were fully exposed, gleaming like ivory in the moonlight.

Ai Mei blushed, but she didn't flinch; instead, she looked straight at Jiang Chuan.

Her lips were slightly pursed, and her eyes held a gentle yet firm light.

Jiang Chuan leaned against the headboard, watching Ai Mei walk over step by step.

He knew what he was going to do tonight.

"Yesterday was about adjusting, today is..."

Aimei walked to the bedside, bent down, and placed her hands on either side of Jiangchuan.

The neckline of the nightgown opened even wider because of this movement, and the soft fabric almost seemed to jump out.

She leaned close to Jiang Chuan's face, her lips brushing against his ear.

"Of course, it's a special celebration for my favorite man's victory!"

Her voice was as soft as a feather, carrying a warm breath as it brushed against Jiang Chuan's ear.

After saying that, Aimei moved closer to Jiang Chuan and kissed him.

Her lips were soft and warm, with a faint scent of wine.

Ai Mei's body began to heat up, and two blushes appeared on her cheeks.

"I love you... Jiang Chuan... I..."

Slightly tipsy, Aimee speaks the most straightforward love words.

The two exchanged a subtle glance for a moment, then Jiang Chuan reached out and turned off the bedside lamp, pulling the blanket over them as well.

Then the temperature in the blankets began to rise rapidly...