Chapter 703: Chapter 703: This Is What I Owe Him
Lu Yingxue said seriously, “Yes. Even if I have to cry and make a scene, I will break in. If I can’t do it alone, I’ll bring the dia to apply pressure together.”
She must see Zhong Yi!
Only then can she decide the next steps for the Lu Family.
“Hmm.”
Lu Bannong took a sip of the bitter strong tea and suddenly asked, “Have you seen your aunt and Mingzhu recently?”
Lu Yingxue shook her head, “No, but I heard that Xiang Mingzhu has psychological issues. She is undergoing treatnt, and the attending doctor is Xia Yong’an. His sister is the popular pure-hearted star in the entertainnt industry, Xia Sisi. Xia Sisi is currently in contact for an endorsent with Tianyuan Group.”
She was still quite concerned about Xiang Mingzhu’s actions.
“Xia Yong’an and Huo Xingzhou seem to be friends, so Xia Sisi probably got the endorsent through that connection.”
Lu Bannong placed the teacup down and said, “These nobodies are not worth fearing. You need to keep an eye on your aunt; she knows that secret.”
“Father, Cheng Han is already dead. Aunt is smart enough not to bring up old matters, with no proof from the dead.”
The Lu family father and daughter should be at ease now.
Thinking of this, Lu Yingxue couldn’t help but touch her cheek.
That little brat, playing tricks on and still refusing to hand over the Jade Skin Ointnt!
If this drags on any longer, the scar on my face might really beco permanent!
Lu Bannong said, “As long as she stays in the Imperial Capital, she’s a hidden danger. Only when she leaves can we truly be at ease.”
“But Xiang Mingzhu needs to be cured first before she will go. Psychological issues aren’t easily treated, and dostic research isn’t as advanced as foreign experts’.”
Lu Bannong laughed mockingly, “Then find her so renowned foreign experts, and let them leave quickly.”
“Yes.”
Lu Yingxue’s heart was heavy as she responded.
…
The next day.
The morning light was faint, and the chill was biting.
But the heating inside the small villa was still on, making the temperature moderate.
Qiao Xi opened her eyes and stared blankly at the ceiling. After a mont of not coming to her senses, she reached out and touched the quilt beside her.
It was still cold.
It seed that Huo Xingzhou hadn’t returned to the room all night.
Last night, after taking a shower, she lay down on the bed without even having dinner.
She slept fitfully for a few hours, with strange dreams making her sleep restless.
Upon waking up, she still felt exhausted.
The phone on the bedside table buzzed with vibrations.
Qiao Xi sat up and picked up the phone to answer it.
“Hello.”
When she first spoke, her voice was hoarse, as if her throat had been ground by gravel.
Her throat hurt a bit.
“Miss Qiao.”
It was Wan Jiang on the phone.
He hadn’t slept all night, just staying in the hospital room. Although the doctor said there was no longer a threat to life, it would be dangerous if Young Master Zhong developed a fever.
The damage to his body would be significant.
“Miss Qiao, have you gotten up yet?” Wan Jiang asked cautiously.
Interrupting Qiao Xi ti and ti again, he felt a bit embarrassed himself.
Qiao Xi rubbed her aching Taiyang Acupoint and said softly, “Wan Jiang, just tell directly if you have sothing to say.”
“Miss Qiao, I…I have a request. After thinking it over, you might be the best choice.” Wan Jiang thickened his skin to say, “Last night, the doctor said Young Master Zhong’s body is depleted, and if he doesn’t recuperate well this ti, it could shorten his life.
So, Miss Qiao, could you take charge of our young master’s dicinal als?”
Afraid she would refuse, Wan Jiang quickly added, “Just treat our Young Master Zhong as an ordinary patient. Whatever herbs or fees are needed, we’ll pay double. Is that alright?”
Qiao Xi was generally kind to patients, and Wan Jiang knew her nature as well.
Qiao Xi’s eyelashes fluttered as she said, “Has he woken up?”
“Not yet. The doctor said he might not wake up until noon.”
Qiao Xi gently bit her lip and finally said, “I’ll co over at noon and bring so light dicinal als. You don’t need to prepare anything else.”
There were still so matters she hadn’t clarified and needed to question Zhong Yi thoroughly.
Wan Jiang was overjoyed upon hearing this.
“Thank you, Miss Qiao. I’ll thank you on behalf of Young Master Zhong.”
“You don’t need to thank him for ; this is sothing I owe him.”
I owe him a lot, so much that it’s hard to repay. I used to think he was dead, and it was a regret for life.
Now that he’s alive, there will be a day when it’s all repaid.
Qiao Xi hung up the phone, patted her face with her cold hands to wake up for a while, and then got up to wash.
Perhaps with so much on her mind, she had unconsciously ignored the fatigue and heaviness in her body.
When going downstairs.
She looked around but didn’t see Huo Xingzhou; only Huo Sijiao sat in the living room playing with her phone.
Upon hearing her movent, she stood up to greet her, “Sister-in-law, what would you like to eat? There’s everything in the kitchen, and Xiaoyun is frying atballs.”
“I’ll just eat sothing casually.”
Qiao Xi’s face looked a bit pale, and she asked, “Where has everyone gone?”
Huo Sijiao, knowing her thoughts, looked mischievous, “Sun Weing went after his goddess, Old Chen went out, and Zhou Yu went shopping, saying he wanted to buy sothing to send to Sister Shu.”
ntioning everyone, but deliberately leaving out what Huo Xingzhou was doing.
Qiao Xi’s expression wasn’t natural as she said, “What about your brother?”
Huo Sijiao laughed, “Last night’s banquet wasn’t very successful, so my brother went out with gifts. He must be visiting so seniors to apologize and won’t be back anyti soon. Sister-in-law, you already miss him?”
“No.”
Qiao Xi gently rolled up her sleeves a few tis and headed towards the kitchen.
Huo Sijiao followed behind her, asking, “What are you doing, Sister-in-law? Are you personally going to cook a dicinal al for my brother? Those dicinal als you made before were really good; my brother’s body completely recovered. I’m just not sure if there’s a scar left on his abdon, but it doesn’t matter for a man to have a scar.”
After Huo Xingzhou was stabbed by Young Master Qian, Qiao Xi helped him recover for a few days.
His body was strong, and he soon returned to work. During this ti, he was also busy with matters concerning the Cheng family father and daughter.
Seeing him alright, Qiao Xi was relieved.
Thinking carefully, she realized it had been a while since they were intimate.
“With the Jade Skin Ointnt, he won’t have a scar.”
Huo Sijiao said softly, “That’s not certain. My brother doesn’t seem like the type to obediently apply dicine, so he still needs Sister-in-law to supervise him. So people desire the Jade Skin Ointnt and can’t get it, but my brother doesn’t even realize how lucky he is.”
Qiao Xi took a sealed jar from a row of cabinets, grabbing a handful of Astragalus.
Huo Sijiao curiously asked, “What are you making, Sister-in-law?”
“Scutellaria Chicken Soup, to nourish the body, clear heat, and dry dampness.”
She placed a handful of Astragalus into a small clay pot and added water to boil.
Then she took a freshly delivered free-range chicken, cut it into pieces, and placed it into a large stew pot.
Huo Sijiao stayed by her side, watching her busy herself.
Unexpectedly, she asked, “Sister-in-law, are you and my brother having a spat?”
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