Tai Shu Su Lian returned dejectedly. Quan Jiu, holding his phone, said to Quan Tian Xi, "Give me your bank card."
Without a second thought, Quan Tian Xi instinctively took out his bank card and handed it to Quan Jiu, never considering that the bank card of the second young master of the Quan family would be given away so readily.
Quan Jiu tapped away on his phone and then returned the bank card to Quan Tian Xi.
As Quan Tian Xi was wondering, he received a notification of a deposit of two hundred and fifteen thousand.
Before Quan Tian Xi could ask, Quan Jiu explained, "Tai Shu Su Lian came to catch me. Even with my husband here, she wouldn't succeed, but because you were here, she was forced to retreat. Therefore, you get half of the spoils."
Quan Tian Xi's face lit up with joy. He didn't stand on ceremony and waved the bank card in his hand, "This is the most interesting money I've ever earned."
"It's getting late, I'll take you back," Chu Rong said, heading towards the door.
The dismissal was quite blunt. Quan Tian Xi was a little reluctant to leave, but he knew he had already wasted too much time today. He could only bid farewell to Quan Jiu.
After leaving Li Jing Yun Cheng, Quan Tian Xi saw that he had over thirty missed calls. More than ten of them were from Quan Zhi Xi, and the rest were from his eldest brother, parents, and the company.
He first called his eldest brother, Quan Tian Yang, saying, "Big Brother, you know about Xi Xi's situation."
Quan Tian Yang's voice was stern, "What exactly happened? Is the video online real?"
Quan Tian Xi said speechlessly, "How could it be real? Xi Xi... I'm on my way to the hospital now. I'll investigate this matter thoroughly. There must be some misunderstanding. Do Mom and Dad know?"
"It's all over the internet. Forget Mom and Dad and the clan, the entire new district knows. Where does this leave the Quan family's reputation? The other three families haven't said anything, but they're already plotting. You'd better give me a reasonable explanation."
Quan Tian Xi agreed several times and hung up. He first called his parents, comforted them, and then asked Di Wang to investigate the truth behind the accident at the Guo Wen film crew. After arranging everything, he stepped on the accelerator and rushed to the hospital.
On the way, Quan Tian Xi received a message from Di Wang: The facts were as Quan Jiu had said. The wire was tampered with, and the iron frame collapsed inexplicably. The victims were all Quan Jiu.
He was confused, not understanding why anyone would lie about such a thing. He sped up, preparing to find out the truth at the hospital.
...
Liu Zhi Xi's whole body was burning with pain. The afternoon was agonizing, especially when her ten-odd calls to Quan Tian Xi went unanswered. She worried that the Quan family might believe Xiao Dong's words, and she hadn't even eaten dinner, feeling extremely anxious.
She endured until almost ten o'clock when Quan Tian Xi finally entered the ward with an apologetic look.
The tears Liu Zhi Xi had prepared all afternoon immediately began to stream down her face, "Second Brother, don't you love me anymore? I'm in such a state, and you didn't answer my calls. Where did you go? I didn't even eat dinner."
Quan Tian Xi looked at his sister's miserable state and felt a pang of guilt. Strangely, after going to Li Jing Yun Cheng, he had forgotten, completely unable to recall that his third sister was waiting for him in the hospital.
"I'm sorry, Brother was delayed by something. Didn't I find a nurse to take care of you? Why didn't you eat dinner? How will your wound heal if you don't eat?" He saw the insulated container on the table.
"I don't want to eat. My own sister was harmed and disfigured, and none of you were here. What's the point of me living?" Liu Zhi Xi continued to cry.
Speaking of this, Quan Tian Xi sat by the bedside and said seriously, "Tell me honestly, why did you lie? I've already checked. It was Quan Jiu who almost had an accident at the film crew, and it was Xiao Dong who acted.
Xi Xi, are you hiding something from me? Don't be afraid. Even if you made a mistake, we can admit it. Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt. It's best to correct mistakes..."
"Brother, are you my brother?" Liu Zhi Xi glared at him. "What do you mean 'no one was seriously hurt'? I'm the one who's hurt now. My face is ruined. Do you know what's under this gauze? It's bloody and raw. What do you mean I made a mistake? What did I do wrong? I don't know anything. Why are you questioning me like this?"
Her emotions were running high, and Quan Tian Xi had to comfort her gently, "Alright, alright, I misspoke. It's not your fault. There must be some misunderstanding. Don't get excited, don't strain your wound.
Also, too much happened today, and I couldn't take you abroad for treatment. But don't worry, Brother has invited the best plastic surgeon from abroad. I'll make you even more beautiful than before."
Liu Zhi Xi's anger gradually subsided when she heard that she could be even more beautiful than before. She had already had plastic surgery, but she wasn't very satisfied. This time, she could take the opportunity to adjust her nose, the bridge of her nose, and her chin.
"When will the doctor see me? I need to communicate with him properly."
"He can arrive tonight, but it's too late today. You should rest well first. Early tomorrow morning, Brother will bring him to you," Quan Tian Xi persuaded.
Liu Zhi Xi felt a little more at ease. In her understanding, there was nothing the Quan family couldn't do. Although she was disfigured now, medical technology was so advanced, and she could even take this opportunity to get a better-looking appearance. It didn't seem so terrible.
With this thought, Liu Zhi Xi fell asleep contentedly.
Quan Tian Xi tiptoed out after she fell asleep.
It was already eleven o'clock. Quan Tian Xi waited at the booked hotel for nearly half an hour before Joseph finally arrived.
Without any pleasantries, he handed the medical records to Joseph, his face full of worry, "How is it? Can my sister's burns recover completely?"
After carefully reviewing the medical records and photos, Joseph frowned and shook his head, "With burns of this extent, only skin grafting is possible. But skin grafting will definitely leave scars. Even with the most advanced technology, it's impossible to achieve 100% restoration. Moreover, the area of skin grafting cannot be too large. Your arm, body, and neck will definitely have scars."
Quan Tian Xi was stunned.
These words were exactly the same as what several top doctors he had consulted had said.
In fact, due to the powerful explosion of the fireworks, the small size of the lounge, and its construction with flammable wooden boards, Quan Zhi Xi's burns were much more severe than she thought. Quan Tian Xi had not told her the truth for fear that she would not be able to accept it.
But even the best cosmetic surgeon from abroad had reached this conclusion. Full recovery was truly a fantasy.
Quan Tian Xi didn't know how to face Quan Zhi Xi, nor how to explain to his family. The only thing he could do now was to investigate the truth.
Thinking of this, he immediately asked Di Wang to track Xiao Dong's location.
Xiao Dong's location was not difficult to find. Unexpectedly, she had already been detained at Changde Prison, a place without influence in the new district.
Quan Tian Xi could guess that Xiao Dong must have tried every means to go to Changde to avoid the Quan family's pursuit, but this did not mean that he had no way to enter Changde to visit her.
In less than half an hour, Quan Tian Xi found a connection and successfully entered Changde Prison.
Xiao Dong was brought out. Although she looked haggard, her eyes were very bright, as if she had found hope.
She was not afraid of Quan Tian Xi and even took the initiative to speak.
"Second Young Master, I know why you're looking for me. I don't care how much I say about the third young lady, you won't believe me. I don't care anymore. She has received the fate she deserved, and I am satisfied.
However, there is one thing I can give you a hint about. The reason why the third young lady wanted to harm Quan Jiu is not simple. As for what that reason is, perhaps you should ask the old madam."