Chapter 409: Chapter 409

"You two sit, you two sit. Xiao Xiao, if there’s something, just say it properly. Don’t throw daggers with those eyes, thinking I can’t see it. Whatever misunderstanding there is between Wu Fei and you, just talk it out and it’s fine.

What could have offended you? There’s no need for those sharp glares."

Fan Xiuying scolded Jiang Xiaoxiao, not wanting outsiders to laugh at them.

It’s fine if it’s Wu Fei, she’s young and won’t take things too seriously, but those are Wu Fei’s uncle and aunt after all. They’re elders, and seeing Jiang Xiaoxiao’s attitude towards their niece, it’s natural they wouldn’t be happy.

Even as friends, you can’t do that.

Wu Pingjing and Xu Meng put on a smiling face.

"No, no, it’s our fault. This whole incident truly can’t be blamed on Xiao Xiao; it’s us adults who should know better. We’re the ones guilty of being narrow-minded and blind."

Xiao Xiao, we’re sincerely here to apologize."

Wu Fei hurriedly went up and hugged Jiang Xiaoxiao’s arm.

"Jiang Xiaoxiao, my uncle and aunt are sincerely here to apologize. You don’t know, my uncle and aunt just helped your big brother a lot. Someone was trying to slander your big brother just now, and my uncle and aunt helped expose those people’s true faces.

Please forgive them. I know you have the kindest heart."

Wu Fei hugged Jiang Xiaoxiao, almost going in for a kiss, but Jiang Xiaoxiao pushed her face away in disdain.

Normally, Wu Fei seems very aloof, but when it comes to using her rascal tricks, she’s unmatched.

Wu Fei shamelessly held onto Jiang Xiaoxiao, forcing a close contact.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was practically on the verge of tears.

How did Wu Fei become ?

If she had known Wu Fei was , she wouldn’t have reconciled and become friends with her.

She’s the kind of person who gives an inch and takes a mile.

Fan Xiuying laughed happily, "Alright, alright, as long as two good friends reconcile. Wu Fei, come on, Auntie made some wontons. Xiao Xiao loves these little wontons. Try them, I bet you’ll like them too."

Fan Xiuying, being carefree, really didn’t think it was a big deal.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s laughter showed in her eyes, indicating she wasn’t angry.

Apparently, it was no big deal.

Wu Pingjing and Xu Meng looked at Jiang Xiaoxiao, eyes full of hope.

Jiang Xiaoxiao being on good terms with Wu Fei didn’t mean she forgave them.

They understood this clearly.

If they could redo it, they’d rather not offend anyone in the first place.

Xu Meng almost wanted to slap herself.

Xu Meng got up and approached Jiang Xiaoxiao, "Xiao Xiao! Auntie was truly blind at that time, also overly worried as a mother. That child...! Anyway, Auntie owes you an apology no matter what, and you tell me what it takes to forgive Auntie and give that child a chance.

Auntie is willing to do anything."

Xu Meng was serious, even if Jiang Xiaoxiao wanted the stars in the sky, she would get them for her.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s heart softened, understanding a mother’s intentions for her child.

Xu Meng’s concern for her son couldn’t be deemed wrong.

"Mom and Dad, go check on Brother! I’d like to talk to Wu Fei and the others for a bit."

Jiang Xiaoxiao sent them away.

It’s not suitable for Mom and Dad to hear this.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s parents exchanged glances, realizing they were being shooed away.

Fan Xiuying picked up her net bag, "Then we’ll go first, you all have a good chat, and Mom will come back later."

Not interrupting her daughter was her principle.

Once Fan Xiuying and Jiang Xiaoxiao’s father left,

Wu Pingjing adjusted his tie, feeling the oppressive atmosphere. Usually, he was the one inducing such tension in others!

Now it was brought on by a nineteen-year-old girl.

Yet it was all too true.

Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at Xu Meng and Wu Pingjing, "I can check on your child, but whether it can be cured is up to fate. I’m telling you in advance! I might need to use some ancestral secret remedies, and I hope you won’t question them. If you do, don’t let me go, otherwise everyone will be unhappy!"

Jiang Xiaoxiao chose to forgive; after all, it wasn’t a deep-seated grudge.

Jiang Xaio’s father had already explained Jiang Lei’s situation earlier.

Jiang Xiaoxiao could see the Wu family was sincere about apologizing.

This was a deliberate gesture to win her favor.

"Alright, alright! We’ll listen to you."

Xu Meng readily agreed.

What ancestral secret remedies didn’t matter; as long as it could save her son, she’d even believe in any mysterious rituals.

The couple had been in Dian Nan, and it wasn’t the first time they encountered bizarre occurrences.

Certain methods had no scientific explanation.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was satisfied; respecting her treatment methods was half the battle won.

"I have one more request."

Not just anyone could enjoy her peaches.

If it weren’t for Mr. Feng, Wu Fei, and the Wu family’s sincerity in helping Jiang Lei,

she could have turned her back.

Xu Meng paused, but her heart was at ease.

Having a request was good; it meant she cared.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao truly didn’t want anything, they would worry if she wouldn’t wholeheartedly treat the child.

"Xiao Xiao, go ahead, we the Wu family dare not say much, but whatever you ask, even if it’s for the stars in the sky, we can make it happen."

For her son, Xu Meng was willing to disregard everything.

Wu Pingjing’s face darkened; this woman dared to promise anything.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao truly wanted the stars, the Wu family couldn’t provide that.

Jiang Xiaoxiao laughed, "Don’t worry, I don’t want stars; they’re useless to me. I want a courtyard, a shop front that can face the street."

"That’s easy. Just let us know what you plan to use it for?"

Xu Meng sighed in relief; asking for property was manageable.

"Don’t misunderstand, we’re not trying to pry! It’s to better find a suitable shop according to your needs; otherwise, it might contradict your original intent, which would be counterproductive."

This was genuinely trying to give a gift right to the heart.

Jiang Xiaoxiao was amused; Xu Meng’s changed attitude truly made her likable.

She was thorough and considerate in matters.

"I want to open a clinic, a private clinic."

Jiang Xiaoxiao roughly estimated that working in a hospital would attract more suspicion.

But opening her own clinic could conceal her ancestral remedies’ peculiar nature.

She wasn’t unaware of Song Moting’s concerns; she was worried too.

If she slipped up in front of Song Moting, if she worked later, the slip-ups wouldn’t be few.

It would be best to work for herself.

Xu Meng showed a surprised expression.

But she quickly understood that someone with her skills, a medical school graduate, couldn’t possibly climb the ranks slowly at a hospital.

"Alright, no problem."

"Then I shall see the child."

Time was of the essence; if the child’s condition was as severe as Mr. Feng indicated, she couldn’t delay.

Peach juice wasn’t like other things.

Its effects weren’t as intense.

She didn’t dare use peaches with special effects all at once; it would be troublesome if anything went wrong.

Therefore, treating it a day sooner would bring about recovery a day sooner.

Xu Meng was all the more delighted.