If Wang Er Zhu could cure Little Xuan's illness, and she were to offer herself in return, her life would be complete!
"Brother Liu, what exactly do you need my help with?"
Seeing Liu Qing's wandering thoughts, Er Zhu couldn't be bothered to pay attention. He stood up and walked to Liu Chang Fa's side.
Speaking of the matter, Liu Chang Fa let out a long sigh, and then slowly told Er Zhu and Sun Jian Guo the story.
It turned out that Liu Qing's son, his nephew, Little Xuan, suffered from congenital polio. To cure him, Liu Qing had sought out many famous doctors, but to no avail.
Now that the child was growing up, his condition was worsening. Liu Qing heard that he knew a divine doctor and came to ask for his help.
"Little Xuan's condition is the most severe form of polio. My cousin-in-law divorced my cousin after hearing about the child's illness. For so many years, my cousin has been taking care of Little Xuan alone."
Finally, looking at Liu Qing, whose eyes were red, Liu Chang Fa sighed, adding with heartache and helplessness.
"Yes, I can cure this illness, but it will cost fifty million!"
Er Zhu nodded slightly. He hadn't intended to charge a consultation fee, but when he saw Liu Qing sending him flirtatious glances, he felt he should teach her a lesson.
Moreover, him saying such things would also have a significant impact on Liu Chang Fa.
Liu Chang Fa was stunned. He was about to plead for leniency, but remembering his cousin's earlier outrageous behavior, he could only shut his mouth.
His cousin was good in all aspects, except for her temper. A little lesson wouldn't hurt, and she could afford the money anyway!
"What? You want money? My cousin is the mayor, and you dare to ask for money from a relative of the mayor?"
Just as Liu Chang Fa was about to nod, Liu Qing, with a stern face, angrily questioned him.
The reason she had asked Liu Chang Fa for help was to save money. She never expected this fellow to demand payment, and such a large sum!
"I'm telling you, it's an honor to treat a relative of the mayor. I should be thanking you for not asking for money!"
Liu Chang Fa was about to reprimand her, but he didn't expect Liu Qing to utter even more arrogant and presumptuous words.
"Enough! What's wrong with someone charging a consultation fee for treatment? What's so special about being the mayor? Mayors are also ordinary citizens. If you continue to act so high and mighty, I won't help you with anything in the future!"
Liu Chang Fa slammed the table and stood up. If it weren't for his nephew, he truly wouldn't want to get involved!
"That's right, Sister Qing. Er Zhu is a divine doctor. If he says he can cure it, then Little Xuan can definitely be cured. Besides, fifty million isn't much for you, is it?"
Seeing the tense atmosphere in the room, Sun Jian Guo, who had been silent, also spoke up to persuade her.
Liu Qing's face turned green. She looked at Liu Chang Fa and then at Sun Jian Guo, her eyes darting around as if she had guessed something.
She must have angered Wang Er Zhu with her earlier words, which is why he was demanding money!
"Alright, I'll pay!" Liu Qing clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and then nodded heavily.
Her mouth was truly expensive. She had only said a few words, and they were worth fifty million!
"Okay, then take me to see Little Xuan." Seeing Liu Qing's frustrated expression, Er Zhu smiled slightly and stood up, heading for the door.
Demanding money wasn't the goal; the goal was to make Liu Qing shut up and stop saying frivolous things that could affect Brother Liu's career.
Indeed, Er Zhu's tactic was effective. Liu Qing didn't say much all the way. Even though her face turned red, she dared not speak, fearing that Er Zhu would raise the price further.
In less than fifteen minutes, the group arrived at Liu Qing's home.
"Little Xuan, this is Dr. Wang. Hurry up and show Dr. Wang your legs."
As soon as they reached Little Xuan's bedside, Liu Qing introduced Er Zhu while lifting the quilt, revealing Little Xuan's deformed legs.
"Dr. Wang, can you really cure me? Will I be able to play basketball with other children in the future?"
Skinny Little Xuan blinked his bright eyes, looking at Er Zhu with full anticipation.
He was only five years old but had endured more than a child his age should. The torment of illness had made him more mature and sensible than his peers, but he, too, longed to live a carefree life like other children.
"Of course, you will be like other children in the future."
A flicker of light flashed in Er Zhu's eyes. He smiled and rubbed Little Xuan's little head, already formulating a treatment plan.
"I'm telling you, I paid so much money. If you can't cure him, I won't let you off!"
Liu Qing looked at her son's hopeful gaze, her eyes welling up with tears. Suddenly, as if she remembered something, she gritted her teeth and warned him.
"Cousin, do you want another fifty million?"
Seeing Liu Qing babbling nonsense again, Liu Chang Fa asked slowly with a stern face.
Upon hearing this, Liu Qing felt as if she had been electrocuted. She quickly lowered her head and retreated.
Fifty million was manageable, but one hundred million would be quite difficult!
Seeing Liu Qing struggling to suppress her embarrassment, Er Zhu shook his head speechlessly. He then took out his silver needles to treat Little Xuan.
"Stop right there!"
Just as Er Zhu was about to begin treatment, a woman's voice suddenly came from the doorway. Everyone turned to see a fashionably dressed woman storming in.
"This is the divine doctor I found for Little Xuan. How dare you stop me? Little Xuan is my child!"
Liu Qing quickly ran forward, spreading her arms like a hen protecting her chick.
"This is Chang Xiao Ning, Little Xuan's aunt, and the daughter of one of the three prominent families in Hua Bei City!"
While Liu Qing and Chang Xiao Ning were arguing, Liu Chang Fa leaned in and introduced the newcomer to Er Zhu, especially her identity!
The three prominent families in Hua Bei City were the Liu family, the Chang family, and the Qin family. Although the Chang family was ranked second, their strength was not inferior to the Liu family. It was just that the Chang family had always been modest and low-key, not seeking competition.
"Little Xuan is also my brother's child. Before my brother went abroad, he asked me to take care of him. I will never allow just anyone to treat Little Xuan!"
Chang Xiao Ning glanced at Liu Qing contemptuously, then swept her gaze over everyone present, finally settling on Er Zhu.
As a daughter of the Chang family, Chang Xiao Ning had always been aloof. In her eyes, Liu Qing and the others were like ants, and Er Zhu was not even an ant!
"What do you mean 'just anyone'? My cousin introduced him. He's a divine doctor who has cured many difficult and complicated diseases in Liu Town!"
Hearing this, Liu Qing became even more enraged. She tiptoed and argued with Chang Xiao Ning, her eyes even bloodshot!
"The difficult and complicated diseases in small towns are just common illnesses for doctors here. Don't you know how serious Little Xuan's condition is? If he dies from the treatment, none of you can bear the consequences!"
Before Liu Qing could finish speaking, Chang Xiao Ning spoke again, her eyes fixed on Er Zhu, full of anger!