PNB Chapter 252 Aunt
Chapter 252 Aunt
Mrs. Su was shocked that she recognized the beautiful woman. She felt uneasy because she had had a somewhat unpleasant argument with the woman in the past.
Regardless, Madam Su still needed to inquire about her sister's condition. After all, she wouldn't personally go to the Chu residence's gates. That was a vow she made when she left.
Having made up her mind, Su began to muster her courage. She glanced at the woman over there who was already holding Li Xiaonuan's hand and scrutinizing her, and took a deep breath.
But at that moment, the beautiful woman said something that shattered Su's thoughts.
"Your name is Li Xiaonuan? You look just like my eldest daughter. It's a pity that my eldest daughter is so disobedient, and now she even wants a divorce. You must never follow her example. If a woman's reputation is ruined, she'll suffer the consequences in the future." The beautiful woman patted Li Xiaonuan's hand and sighed.
"Mother, who told you this? Eldest sister is getting a divorce? When did this happen? Eldest sister will be returning to the capital in a couple of days. I'll ask her then." Chu Xun'er's beautiful brows were furrowed tightly as she asked a series of questions.
"That was written back by your eldest sister herself, how could it be false? Forget it, let's not talk about her anymore. I raised her for over ten years, and she never called me 'Mother' once. That heartless brat, just like her aunt." The beautiful woman pouted slightly, her eyes reddening.
The woman's words reminded Su of the past, when she still lived in the Chu family mansion.
Not to mention, that beautiful woman, who was also the First Madam of the Chu family, was truly very kind to Madam Su. It could be said that Madam Su and the First Madam of the Chu family were closer than sisters.
"Mother, Auntie isn't like that. Auntie is very strong-willed. She dares to pull Uncle's ear at the drop of a hat and won't let Uncle take a concubine," Chu Xun'er pouted and retorted.
Li Xiaonuan was happy that the topic could be shifted. At least, she wouldn't have to worry about Zhou Liufeng while also dealing with the even more unruly Chu Xun'er.
"It's not that aunt, it's... never mind, don't say it, it'll only make Mother sad. That wretched girl, she ran away without a word, and there hasn't been a trace of her. More than twenty years have passed, I wonder how she's doing." Madam Chu couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
Hearing this, Su was deeply moved and turned away to wipe her tears.
Seeing this, Li Xiaonuan comforted her, "Mom, don't worry, Brother Liu Fei will be alright. It's all for Granny Yu's sake, Brother Liu Fei will definitely make it back alive."
Reminded by Li Xiaonuan, Su finally remembered that the more important thing at the moment was Zhou Liufei, who was lying inside, his life hanging in the balance.
After Madam Chu entered, Father Li went to the next room to avoid suspicion.
In this capital city, the separation of men and women is taken more seriously than anywhere else.
"Mother, why don't you go over there and keep my father company?" Seeing that Su was distracted, Li Xiaonuan thought it was because Su was not used to facing Chu Xun'er and her daughter.
Madam Su also wanted to avoid Madam Chu, so she immediately agreed. Her mind was a bit chaotic, and she needed to sort things out.
As soon as Madam Su left, Madam Chu took Li Xiaonuan's hand again and asked her about Li's father and Madam Su.
Upon hearing that the Li family had fled from the mountains, Madam Chu murmured, "That shouldn't be her. A woman as frail as her couldn't possibly have hidden in a place like that."
"Mother, who are you talking about?" Chu Xun'er asked, puzzled.
"No one, no one. Oh, Xun'er's benefactor is your fiancé, isn't he? You've done our family a great favor. On behalf of the entire Chu family, I thank you." Madam Chu subtly changed the subject.
Although Li Xiaonuan was curious, she didn't dare to ask. Seeing that the other person was unwilling to answer, she gave up on the idea.
“Madam Chu, it is only right to help those in need. If you really want to thank him, then come and thank Brother Liu Fei when he recovers.” In fact, Li Xiaonuan still didn’t think her marriage to Zhou Liu Fei would actually happen.
It was an intuition, an intuition that they could only become family.
"Yes, yes, we must thank our benefactor in person," Madam Chu said solemnly.
After that, the room fell silent. None of the three people uttered a sound.
Li Xiaonuan was worried about her relationship with Zhou Liufeng, while Madam Chu was concerned about the woman who had resolutely left back then.
Only Chu Xun'er seemed lost in thought. Images of Zhou Liufeng's departing figure and the moment he collapsed, stabbed in the back, clutching her, kept flashing through her mind.
The three of them looked at each other in silence, and time passed slowly. Finally, the door to the tightly closed temporary operating room was opened a crack, and Qi Ji squeezed out from inside.
"Dr. Qi, how is Liu Fei?" Before Li Xiaonuan and the others could react, Su Shi ran out to ask.
"That guy is fine, and his injuries aren't too serious. It's just that he shouldn't move around right now; he'll have to stay at the clinic for ten days to two weeks. Don't worry, Auntie, Liu Fei is very strong and will recover quickly," Qi Ji said with a smile.
"That's good, that's good. God bless us!" Madam Su said excitedly. Her father, Li, nodded in agreement.
The conversation outside was clearly heard by Li Xiaonuan and the other two inside the house. Li Xiaonuan apologized and went out of the house as well.
"Dr. Qi, where exactly is Brother Liu Fei injured? Will it have any lasting effects?" Li Xiaonuan was worried that Zhou Liu Fei might become disabled.
They came to Beijing together. If Zhou Liufei were crippled, his family would really have no way to explain it to Granny Yu.
"Miss Li, please don't worry, Liu Fei is perfectly fine. As long as he recovers, he will be just as healthy as before." Qi Ji looked at Li Xiaonuan with amusement, wondering what she was worried about.
"Brother Ji, that young master is really alright, right?" Chu Xun'er had come to Li Xiaonuan's side at some point and asked Qi Ji anxiously.
Qi Ji glanced at Chu Xun'er and, seeing that half of her face was slightly swollen, said irritably, "Your whole family is a handful. Go back and tell your good brother that I sent my regards to him. I hope he has a good life ahead of him."
After saying that, Qi Ji smiled mysteriously and strode towards the front hall of the clinic.
Chu Xun'er stood there, momentarily unable to understand the meaning behind Qi Ji's words. However, they certainly weren't anything good.
Li Xiaonuan and the others also found it strange. After all, in their minds, Qi Ji would always be a gentle and refined gentleman, always polite and reasonable. They never expected that their handsome young man would say such a thing.
"My benefactor is alright, that's wonderful. Mother, let's go home quickly. I need to get him some of the best tonics." Chu Xun'er usually just puts things she can't understand out of her mind.
Having received the results, Madam Chu also left the room, intending to depart. Hearing Chu Xun'er's words, she scolded, "You child, why do you always act on a whim?"
After saying this, Madam Chu bid farewell to Li Xiaonuan and the others: "Master Li, Madam Li, we'll take our leave now. Don't worry, we'll have someone take good care of our benefactor's daily life from now on. We'll also cover his medical expenses."
Upon hearing this, Madam Su, who had been keeping her head down, quickly spoke up: "Madam, you're too kind. We'll take care of Liu Fei ourselves."
As Madam Su looked up, her gaze met that of Madam Chu. Madam Chu already harbored suspicions, but after seeing Madam Su's face clearly, her doubts only deepened.