nashuaworldcup Chapter 142 Testing
Chapter 142 Testing
When Qi Ji arrived, Father Li suddenly became somewhat uneasy. After all, a day had passed, and if these people truly wanted to apologize, they should have come yesterday. Apologizing immediately after making a mistake shows more sincerity.
Qi Ji's opening remarks were simple: "Uncle Li, I've come here specifically to apologize to you. It's my fault that I've implicated Miss Li. Therefore, I will treat any member of the Li family who needs medical care for free from now on. If I cannot treat someone, or if it's inconvenient for me to treat them, I will arrange for someone else to take over. This is just to show my sincerity, and I hope Uncle Li will not refuse."
Having already received instructions from Li Xiaonuan, Li's father said with a troubled expression, "Dr. Qi, it's not that we're unwilling to accept your sincerity. It's just that our family still owes you a lot of kindness. Although Xiaonuan's accident was caused by you, please consider it as our family repaying a debt of gratitude. Please don't take it to heart, Dr. Qi."
Upon hearing Li's father's words, Qi Ji knew it was Li Xiaonuan who had taught him. Li Xiaonuan was someone who disliked owing favors to others the most. This was evident in her insistence on making up for all the waived medical expenses despite all advice against it.
“Uncle Li, we are doctors, and it is our duty to save lives. The favor you mentioned doesn’t exist at all. You’ve probably forgotten that we’ve already received payment. So, we’ve already settled everything. As for what I just said, let’s leave it at that,” Qi Ji said.
Father Li was at a loss for words, unsure how to persuade the bright and gentle young doctor before him. He only remembered Xiao Nuan's advice: when it's time to refuse, be direct. Otherwise, being all coy and wishy-washy could easily lead to misunderstandings.
Father Li said earnestly, "Dr. Qi, listen to me. In this world, it is fate to meet and help each other. Our whole family is very grateful to you and Dr. Qi. So, please put aside Xiao Nuan's matter, Dr. Qi. Our Xiao Nuan said that it's probably because she's having a bad year, which is why those things happened."
Qi Ji insisted, "Since Uncle Li also told me to let it go, then I will let it go. So, let's do what I just said. It will put my mind at ease. By the way, wasn't Young Master Wei here just now? I'll go find him. Uncle Li, you don't need to see me off."
Another willful figure appeared, making Father Li shake his head repeatedly. Grandma Yu helped Zhou Liufei over just as Father Li was sighing helplessly.
"Nephew, what are you sighing about?" Grandma Yu asked with a curious look.
Li's father turned to look at Grandma Yu, smiled, and said, "It's nothing. Auntie, Liu Fei's health has improved a lot, hasn't it? He can even get out of bed and move around now." As he spoke, he went over to help Zhou Liu Fei.
Zhou Liufei smiled sheepishly and said, "Uncle Li, I'm not seriously injured; it's just superficial wounds."
Grandma Yu, seeing Zhou Liufei's stubbornness, disapproved and teased him, "This superficial injury is really light. He was unconscious for two whole days before waking up. I wonder if those who are seriously injured will have to be unconscious for the rest of their lives."
Zhou Liufeng looked at Granny Yu with a helpless smile, but he didn't forget to ask Uncle Li, "Auntie said that Little Nuan is injured. Is it serious? I happen to have some good medicine for injuries, so I brought some over."
After Father Li entered the main room and sat down, Zhou Liufeng took out the medicine from his person. Father Li didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it without hesitation. He was very satisfied with the current closeness between the two families, feeling as if they were one family.
"Nephew, were those two young masters just here? What did they talk about?" Granny Yu asked, unusually gossipy.
Zhou Liufei perked up his ears.
Mentioning those two, Father Li said with a headache, "They're just two stubborn kids who don't like to listen to anyone. They insisted on coming to visit Xiao Nuan and brought a lot of expensive things. Xiao Nuan told them not to accept them, but they just wouldn't take them. Sigh~"
"I can understand why Doctor Qi would bring gifts. After all, Xiao Nuan's kidnapping is related to him. But why did Young Master Wei bring so many things as well?" Granny Yu wondered.
Although Father Li knew a little about the inside story, he didn't want to tell others too much, so he just said vaguely, "It's probably because Young Master Wei sent someone to call Xiao Nuan into the city that day, and that's when Xiao Nuan got into trouble. So, Young Master Wei felt guilty."
The explanation, though far-fetched, was plausible. Grandma Yu was skeptical. But Zhou Liufeng didn't believe it at all.
He still remembered the day he was injured. It was such a dangerous and bizarre day. If he hadn't been skilled in martial arts, he might have really died in that forest.
"Those two young masters are really funny. They used to avoid our Xiaonuan so quickly. Now, they're vying to please her. Tell me, what's going on?" Madam Su noticed Granny Yu and her companion arriving from the kitchen and quickly prepared tea and fruit to bring in.
Father Li had already changed the subject, but Su's question brought them right back to square one.
Therefore, Father Li said irritably, "Isn't that because the chili seeds belong to Young Master Wei? He must have come to visit because he was concerned about whether his seeds could be grown. As for Doctor Qi, needless to say, he came specifically to apologize."
Madam Su realized her mistake and quickly nodded in agreement: "Look at my memory. I was so focused on Xiao Nuan's injury that I forgot all those things."
Seeing that Madam Su was about to leave after speaking, Granny Yu seized the opportunity to say, "Little Nuan's mother, what is Little Nuan doing now? I'll go with you to see her."
After Granny Yu and the other woman left, Zhou Liufeng asked with a somewhat ambiguous tone, "Uncle Li, is Little Nuan really going to confront the authorities?"
Without hesitation, Father Li replied, "Of course we should go. We need to bring those who tried to harm her to justice so that her anger can be appeased."
Zhou Liufeng still wanted to offer some advice: "Uncle Li, those people have no guts. What if Xiaonuan goes to the yamen and they start slandering her? Wouldn't that make her a laughingstock? I think it's better for Xiaonuan not to go."
This time, however, Father Li was resolute: "It's alright, those people can't say anything. Our Xiaonuan is innocent, let them say what they want. Besides, there were so many people there, who's afraid they'll distort the truth?"
"Uncle Li, do you really think it's okay for Little Nuan to go to the yamen?" Zhou Liufei asked tentatively.
"No problem, absolutely no problem. Those cowards confessed everything clearly when they were caught. Apart from being tied up in that dilapidated house for a day, our Xiaonuan is perfectly fine." Only then did Father Li realize what Zhou Liufeng was worried about.
"That's good, that's good." Zhou Liufei confirmed several times before he felt relieved.