Chapter 427 - 427 The Reconciliation Between Uncle and Nephew
427 The Reconciliation Between Uncle and Nephew
“I forgive them from the bottom of my heart. In the future, I’ll be grateful to their family and live in peace with them,” Qiao An said.
Huo Xiaoran looked at the grateful Qiao An and said, “An’an, don’t worry. Since they sacrificed themselves to protect you, I won’t forget this great kindness.”
Qiao An smiled slyly and reached out to hug him. “Carry me over to see him.”
When she wheedled at him, Huo Xiaoran’s jealousy disappeared. He happily carried Qiao An to the next ward.
Huang Yushu sat in the wheelchair and served her son.
Seeing Huo Xiaoran and Qiao An, Huang Yushu quickly maneuvered the wheelchair away.
Li Zecheng’s gunshot wound was very serious. After a few days, he was still unwell. Seeing Huo Xiaoran and Qiao An, Li Zecheng said weakly, “Uncle, Aunt. Thank you for coming to see me.”
Huo Xiaoran could hear his dispiritedness and said, “Zecheng, your injuries are under control. You don’t have to worry.”
Li Zecheng glanced at his mother bitterly and turned around sadly.
Qiao An sensed something amiss. She asked Huang Yushu, “What happened to him?”
Huang Yushu wiped her tears and choked. “Our family has been relying on Zecheng’s meager income to survive recently. Now that he has fallen, the care of the entire family has fallen on Ze’en’s shoulders. Zecheng is very guilty and says that he has let Ze’en down.”
Only then did Qiao An realize that Ze’en was not in the ward.
“Is Ze’en looking for a job?”
“Ze’en doesn’t have a high education level. How can it be so easy to find a job? I’ve been working as a temporary cashier at the supermarket for the past few days. I’m exhausted every day.” Huang Yushu sighed.
Qiao An shifted her gaze to Huo Xiaoran imploringly. Huo Xiaoran couldn’t stand it anymore and hurriedly said, “Third Sister-in-law, don’t worry. I’ll help Zecheng pay for his medical expenses. Also, after Zecheng recovers, I’ll return the Li Kang Corporation to him.”
Huang Yushu cried tears of joy. “Xiaoran, thank you so much.”
Huo Xiaoran said, “You should thank yourself. Your help to Qiao An made me pity you.”
Huang Yushu cried. She had reflected deeply on her life. “I’ve lived my entire life. I didn’t realize how precious a quality it is to be kind to others until I am old.”
Qiao An said, “Who hasn’t experienced many hardships to achieve great growth? Third Sister-in-law, you don’t have to blame yourself. Live well in the future.”
Huang Yushu nodded.
When Huo Xiaoran left, he transferred a sum of money to Li Zecheng, which relieved their urgent need.
Recently, the Li family had been discussing Li Zecheng’s injury. The first and second branches still had some sympathy for Li Zecheng. They even suggested that they find time to visit Li Zecheng in the hospital.
However, Li Tingfeng objected with all his might. He said angrily, “That brat was rebellious and beat up his father. His life and death have nothing to do with me. I won’t go see him.”
His stepmother gritted her teeth. “Because of him, Madam was angered to death, but he made us take the blame and become the target of everyone. He deserves to be injured now. It’s good if he’s dead.”
First Madam said, “If you don’t want to visit him, so be it. There’s no need to curse him. No matter what, he’s Third Brother’s biological son.”
Only then did Li Tingfeng shut up resentfully.
First Madam said to Second Madam, “We watched Zecheng grow up. Now that he’s injured, we should go and see him.”
Second Madam echoed, “Sister-in-law is right. I’ll go prepare now.”
The new wife of the third branch muttered, “The third branch isn’t going, but your second branch is going to see him. Isn’t this deliberately making people point fingers at our Tingfeng and scold him for being inhumane as a father?”
Li Tingfeng also felt embarrassed. “Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, you have to consider my reputation.”
Second Madam was anxious and retorted angrily, “Third Brother, it’s fine if you don’t visit Zecheng yourself, but you don’t even allow us to see him. You’re so heartless to Zecheng, aren’t you afraid of being criticized?”
Li Tingfeng’s expression was very dark.
Li Tinglei had a gentle personality and quickly became the peacemaker. “Madam, should we reconsider this?”
Second Madam was furious. “Whether you want to go or not, I’m definitely going.”
Li Tinglei was henpecked. “Then I’ll go with you.”
First Madam glanced at the silent Li Tingye and was very angry at his inaction. She said furiously, “Second Sister, wait for me. I’ll go with you.”
Li Tingye sighed, stood up, and walked after her.
The new wife of the third branch was so angry that she stopped in her tracks.
“What do they mean by this? Are they deliberately embarrassing you?”
Li Tingfeng looked gloomy.
After everyone in the hall left, Li Tingfeng and his wife returned to their rooms unhappily. After closing the door, she walked up to Li Tingfeng treacherously and whispered to him, “Li Zecheng and Qiao An were kidnapped by kidnappers. Did you do this?”
Li Tingfeng glanced at her and remained silent.
The woman smiled faintly. “You won’t admit it or care. But I know it was you. Li Zecheng has beaten you up several times. He’s simply worse than an animal. You were right to teach him a lesson.”
Li Tingfeng looked doubtful. “Logically speaking, he shouldn’t have attacked so quickly. Moreover, he shouldn’t have used a gun.”
The mistress gloated. “Your ungrateful children hurt my Zeyu and Zefeng so badly. They should die.”
Li Tingfeng looked at the woman and saw the hatred in her eyes. He shivered.
He realized that the usually docile and pleasant new wife was actually as vengeful as the first wife, Huang Yushu.
In an instant, he felt a little terrified about the future. Could it be that the new wife he married was just taking the same path?
The day before Qiao An was discharged, the Huo family came to visit her.
Old Madam Huo, Old Master Huo, his daughter, and his son-in-law all came to visit Qiao An with carefully prepared gifts.
Qiao An was touched and ashamed. “I’ve caused you trouble.”
Old Master Huo said, “An’an, we should have come to see you long ago, but Xiaoran was afraid that we would disturb your rest, so he didn’t let us come over so early.”
Qiao An said awkwardly, “Grandpa, thank you for caring about me. My injuries are fine.”
Not long after the Huo family arrived, the Xiao family came.
Old Master Xiao’s expression was cold. He looked at Qiao An several times as if he had something to say.
In the end, Huo Zhou resolved this awkwardness. He went straight to the point. “Qiao An, Grandpa and Uncle want to talk to you alone…”