Chapter 43 Sister Ning’s Senior Brother

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Sister Ning’s Senior Brother Su An shook his head. Li Hua’s jealousy wasn’t a new thing; she had caused trouble for Han Hu before. After giving birth to Xiaobao, she became even more arrogant, bullying Han Hu without restraint. "Continue!" Li Hua pleaded miserably, "Husband, please stop! Xiaobao will get scared and cry." If this beating continues, I’ll truly die. The wounds are piling on top of each other; it’s so painful. Li Hua looked resentfully at Li Qing, who was cowering in the corner. A chill spread through her heart. I always thought I treated Li Qing quite well. Whenever she ran into trouble, I’d help without any complaints. But when I’m helpless, Li Qing just hides fearfully in the corner, not daring to make a sound. This seemingly simple-minded little sister... she isn’t stupid at all! Her mind is full of cunning schemes! Li Qing’s and Li Hua’s bitter gazes collided in mid-air. Li Qing trembled, her eyes reddening as she knelt to beg Su He. "Brother-in-law, during all the years my sister has been with you, even if she hasn’t made great contributions, she has certainly endured hardships. She lost several children before finally having Xiaobao. Even if you don’t consider my sister, please think of Xiaobao. He hasn’t fully recovered from his illness. If he can’t see his mother, his condition will worsen." Su He raised his hand. Su An immediately stopped. "Wait until I’ve handled Han Hu’s funeral arrangements, then I’ll deal with you!" Su He declared, then strode out. Li Hua’s tension eased, and she fainted completely. Su An put away the soft whip, not sparing the unconscious Li Hua on the ground a single glance. Li Qing struggled to help Li Hua up. She was weak and had no experience caring for anyone. Her awkward attempts meant she dropped Li Hua several times. Li Qing cried out in desperation, "Someone, help my sister up!" In the vast Su Family villa, not a single servant came. Tonight, apart from the servants attending to Su Xiaobao in the villa, everyone else was at Sully helping out. Li Qing shouted until her voice was hoarse. In the pitch-black night, no one came. Li Qing felt both desperate and sorrowful. Mu He sat on a wall, hidden in the darkness, watching the Li sisters’ miserable plight. With a leap of his tall frame, he departed silently. He was going back to report. 「The banquet continued.」 Fu Bing and Wu Shi had been focused on their important business of eating. However, they were frequently interrupted, so they eventually gave up on eating altogether. An elderly man with white hair sat down beside Fu Bing. "Xiaofu, from whom did you learn acupuncture?" "I learned it from a fellow inmate in prison." "What was her name? Was her surname Ning?" Fu Bing’s heart skipped a beat. She shook her head. "Sorry, when I knew her, she was already half-mad and half-foolish. I don’t know her real name." "Can you tell me what she looked like?" "I’m sorry, I don’t know you, and I won’t discuss anything about my friend." The young man beside the elder said angrily, "Master Lu is asking you personally; he’s showing you respect! You’d better explain everything clearly. Don’t be ungrateful!" "My face is perfectly fine on my own head, thank you. Do I need you to ’give’ me one?" Fu Bing retorted, annoyed at being disturbed during her meal. If others were polite, she’d be polite. If they were rude, she wouldn’t necessarily put on a smiling face. "I see you’re truly ignorant, not even recognizing such a renowned titan of the medical world!" the young man scoffed. Lu Ji waved his hand, signaling Lu Yang to be quiet. He maintained a grand posture, but the disdain in his eyes was obvious. His tone had also lost its earlier friendliness. "The medicine pill you made is very similar to my junior martial sister’s methods. She used to use poisons indiscriminately, harming innocent people, and was expelled from our school by our master. If Miss Fu knows her, tell her to return to the school and turn herself in, to save her from further disgracing our school out here." "Master Lu, you should save those words for someone else," Fu Bing replied. "I only knew a half-mad, half-foolish female inmate. I don’t know your junior martial sister. If she’s truly from the same school as you, she must be an extraordinary figure in the medical world, far beyond someone like me to associate with." Lu Yang said smugly, "Do you think everyone can possess the exceptional talent and good fortune of my master?" Fu Bing remained calm, showing little interest in their conversation. Lu Ji realized he wouldn’t get anything useful from Fu Bing and decided not to waste any more time on her. Suddenly, gasps of alarm rose from one corner of the banquet. Liang Shaozhen and her father, Liang Liyuan, had collapsed, foaming at the mouth. "Master Lu, please save my father!" Liang Shaozhen cried, close to tears. She had just handed her father a glass of wine, never expecting him to collapse after drinking it. Her brother had already been thrown out of Sully. In the vast Sully, teeming with talented people, not a single one could help her. Lu Ji slowly stroked his graying beard, assuming the air of an otherworldly sage. "Master Lu, this young lady is truly pitiful. You devote your life to healing the sick and saving the world, rescuing countless people. Please, hurry and help her," the crowd urged. Su Junxian quickly stepped forward, instructing everyone to move back three meters to allow the patient to breathe fresh air comfortably. "Master Lu, the situation is critical. Please save him as quickly as possible." Lu Ji didn’t respond. Instead, he looked towards Fu Bing, who stood outside the crowd, whispering something to Wu Shi, paying no attention to the commotion. "Miss Fu, why don’t you take a look?" Lu Ji called out. Lu Ji was dissatisfied with Su Junxian’s direct approach. I am a famous doctor of great renown. Being directly asked to step in like this is beneath me. Let Fu Bing try first. If she fails, then my intervention to save the day will truly showcase my exceptional medical skills. Fu Bing, seeing the focus shift to her, smiled. "With Master Lu here, how could an unknown like me dare to show off in front of you?" Lu Yang interjected, "Master Lu is offering you a learning opportunity. Don’t be ungrateful." "Miss Liang’s father is in critical condition," Fu Bing stated calmly. "He could go into shock or lose consciousness at any moment. More seriously, in the next second, the foam he’s coughing up could flow back and block his airway. Shouldn’t saving him be the priority right now? Master Lu can give me lessons after he’s saved him." Liang Shaozhen’s muddled thoughts cleared somewhat at Fu Bing’s words. That’s right, Dad’s health is the most important thing now! This is no time for these famous doctors to be putting on airs. I can’t believe it... I offended Fu Bing, yet she still seems concerned about whether Dad lives or dies. Lu Yang sneered, "My master’s medical skills are not to be demonstrated casually. Typically, you couldn’t even engage his services for less than a million." "Oh?" Fu Bing raised an eyebrow. "Hey, Su Kexin’s friend, what was your name again?" "Liang Shaozhen," Liang Shaozhen answered. "Do you have a million?" "N-no, I don’t." Fu Bing chuckled softly. "Master Lu, this young lady doesn’t have a million. So, what now? Do we wait for her to gather a million before you treat him, or something else?" Fu Bing had directly put Lu Ji on the hot seat. The ’junior martial sister’ Lu Ji mentioned is likely Aunt Ning. And he dared to accuse Aunt Ning of disregarding human life and harming the innocent! How absurd! From Lu Ji’s behavior, he’s the incompetent type of doctor who doesn’t care whether others live or die. It’s even possible Lu Ji was involved in Aunt Ning becoming disabled. Seeing everyone staring at him, Lu Ji glared at Fu Bing, embarrassed and annoyed. "I, Lu Ji, have saved countless lives! How could I possibly stand by and watch a life be tormented?" Turning to Liang Shaozhen, his expression shifted to a kind smile. "Little girl, don’t worry. I will save your father." "Thank you, thank you!" Liang Shaozhen hurriedly expressed her gratitude, eagerly waiting for Lu Ji to treat her father. Lu Ji glanced at Lu Yang. Lu Yang, with a look of disgust, took out a handkerchief and draped it over Liang Liyuan’s wrist. Only then did Lu Ji proceed to take his pulse. After a long moment, his complexion darkened, and a hint of panic flickered across his expression. He couldn’t diagnose anything at all. Liang Liyuan wasn’t sick in the slightest! Is he acting? Trying to embarrass me? No, that can’t be right. If Liang Liyuan is acting, wouldn’t this be a perfect opportunity to showcase my supreme medical expertise? I could ’cure’ him without needles or medicine! The most influential celebrities and wealthy families of Jiangcheng are gathered here at Sully. If I demonstrate my superior skills before them, won’t people be lining up with hefty fees, begging for house calls? The more Lu Ji thought about it, the more excited he became. He sneered at Fu Bing. "Miss Fu, today I will give you a free lesson on how to save someone quickly." I will make the entire Jiangcheng look up to my, Lu Ji’s, medical prowess!