The Despised Son-in-Law Becomes the Ruler

Episode 2

Vin awoke to find himself lying in a hospital bed, his body covered in bruises and scrapes.

Memories of what had befallen him, and of talking gemstone he once held, came flooding back to him, as well as visions from a recent dream.

The gemstone Vin recalled was simply a stone returned by Regina. Now, it had transformed into a ring encircling Vin's finger.

While examining the ring, Vin fell into a hypnotic state, obeying its command to close his eyes.

With his eyes shut and in a state of meditation, Vin envisioned the ancestral manuscript of fairy healing arts, its entire contents flowing into his mind. The gemstone requested that he adhere to its guidance, to augment his powers.

Gradually, this newfound strength coursed through his veins, easing Vin's battered frame.

Suddenly, upon his left palm materialized seven radiant, white lights, spinning continuously above his hand.

"The seven white lights in your left hand offer two choices, to heal or to destroy. Now decide, and remember the choice is yours," the gemstone intoned.

"Heal," Vin declared, and one of the lights dimmed and vanished, followed by his body miraculously restored, no trace of injury remaining.

Upon opening his eyes, Vin was astonished to find his body whole, pain absent. His recovery filled him with great joy.

"You still have six white lights for either healing someone you choose or wreaking destruction," the gemstone informed him as Vin regained consciousness.

Vin realized he now had the means to heal his mother without seeking the pity of others. He hurried to her side where she lay on a stretcher, her condition pitiable and ignored by passersby. As he held his mother's frail hand, Vin promised, "Mother, hold on. I will heal you so that you no longer suffer," kissing her thin hand. His mother only smiled weakly, prepared for a peaceful end.

Now Ningrum, his mother, could but let Vin do as he had said.

With conviction, Vin placed his hand over the spot on his mother's abdomen where a malignant tumor threatened her life. The gemstone ring emitted a bright light, and the remaining orbs dimmed as Vin commanded healing. Instantly, the five orbs infiltrated Ningrum's body, targeting and annihilating the tumor.

Ningrum's once swollen abdomen gradually shrank back to normal size.

"Vin, my stomach, it's normal again, Vin. This is miraculous, and I feel so much better," exclaimed Ningrum, moving about freely.

"Yes, Mother, I will call a doctor now, to confirm."

"Please, son."

Vin quickly summoned a doctor, who was astonished to find Ningrum's tumor gone. Still, they kept her for observation to ensure her full recovery.

"Thank you for saving me in the nick of time," Vin silently praised, caressing the gemstone.

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After two days of advanced care, Ningrum felt completely recovered and wanted to go home immediately. She insisted that Vin take her home from the hospital.

"Vin let's go home, I can't stand being treated here anymore. I am well and can cook for you again," pleaded Ningrum.

"Okay, Mom, we will leave this hospital. Vin also knows that you are now fine." Vin immediately went to consult with the doctor about his mother's discharge and the doctor agreed after confirmed that Ningrum was completely healed.

Vin immediately paid the hospital administration costs for his mother's treatment. He discovered that he had a lot of money in his savings account, Vin checked his bank statement and found that Sifa had sent him the money he needed.

Vin's heart was deeply touched by Sifa's kindness. He knew that Sifa still cared about him despite being indifferent and seemingly uncaring.

"Thank you, Sifa, you still care about me. I promise I will repay the money you lent me," said Vin alone.

After finishing the hospital matters, Vin immediately took Ningrum away from the hospital with a feeling of tremendous relief, so that he didn't have to sacrifice his dignity in front of Martin.

Vin then took his mother away using public transportation across the street. Suddenly, as they were about to cross, Martin's car nearly hit Vin and his mother.

Martin immediately stopped his car when he realized he had almost hit someone. Likewise, several of his friends' cars also stopped.

"Hey... don't you have eyes, crossing the road recklessly," yelled Martin annoyedly from the car window.

"Isn't that Vin with his mother?" Regina commented when she saw that the man helping his mother was Vin.

"Turns out you're right, he is indeed that jerk Vindra," said Martin filled with rage, then got out of the car, approached Vin and suddenly punched him in the face, causing Ningrum to scream seeing her son being abused.

"What is going on, why are you hitting me, I should be the one doing that, you almost hit us?" asked Vin as he struggled to get up.

"Can't you see, Martin's car got scratched because it avoided you. Kneel down and apologize to Martin now, or you have to pay for the damages," Regina cornered Vin.

Before Vin could respond, Ningrum was already kneeling, apologizing to Martin, and pleading with him to let Vin go.

"Please don't hurt my son, I will pay for the damage, but please, don't hurt Vin," Ningrum begged.

"Mom, what are you doing? He's the one who is wrong, he should be the one apologizing," Vin interjected. Suddenly, Martin slapped Ningrum twice causing her to fall back.