"Marriage? What marriage?" Old Mrs. Xiao asked, completely bewildered.
Xiao Feifei and the other members of the Xiao family also looked confused, not understanding whose marriage he was referring to.
Seeing Old Mrs. Xiao's puzzled expression, the Tang family head quickly explained, "Of course, it's Miss Xiao Feifei's marriage to my Zhiyang! They had a childhood engagement, surely Old Mrs. Xiao isn't unaware of this!"
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Xiao thought back carefully and then remembered the matter.
It was a childhood engagement arranged by Old Master Xiao and Old Master Tang when they were young. However, it was never brought up again, and they had both practically forgotten about it.
In the past, childhood engagements were common, but in this day and age, with free love, such things were unheard of.
However, today, the Tang family had invited Master Gongsun, who had saved the Old Master. According to their prior agreement, the Xiao family was obligated to grant them one request unconditionally.
Furthermore, with Xiao Feifei and Tang Zhiyang having a childhood engagement, they absolutely could not refuse.
After a moment of consideration, Old Mrs. Xiao stated, "Alright! Once the Old Master has fully recovered, we will hold the wedding for you!"
Hearing this, Tang Zhiyang and the Tang family head were overjoyed.
The Xiao family's second son, Xiao Qingshan, and fourth son, Xiao Qingtian, had poisoned the Old Master. Even if they weren't sent to prison for re-education, they were disqualified from becoming the head of the Xiao family.
As for the Xiao family's eldest daughter, Xiao Yueru, being a woman, she also couldn't inherit the position of family head.
Therefore, the position of family head would most likely fall to the Xiao family's third son, Xiao Qinghai.
If Tang Zhiyang married Xiao Feifei, the two families would form a powerful alliance, and their future would be incredibly bright.
However, Xiao Feifei, standing nearby, immediately became anxious upon hearing their words and vehemently objected, "Grandma, I don't agree!"
Old Mrs. Xiao looked at her in confusion, "Disagree? Why disagree?"
"Because, because I already have a boyfriend!" Xiao Feifei declared.
Old Mrs. Xiao frowned, "You have a boyfriend? Since when? How come I don't know?"
Xiao Feifei quickly pulled Ye Feng over and announced loudly, "He is my boyfriend! I love him, and I will only marry him!"
Old Mrs. Xiao, however, sized up Ye Feng and asked with a frown, "Him? What is his background?"
At this moment, Tang Zhiyang immediately stepped forward and sneered, "Him? He's just a lowly little fisherman from Dongchuan City! He's not worthy of Miss Xiao Feifei!"
Old Mrs. Xiao looked at Xiao Feifei and asked, "Is what Young Master Tang says true?"
"Grandma, although Ye Feng is a little fisherman now, but..." Xiao Feifei began, but was immediately interrupted by Old Mrs. Xiao.
Old Mrs. Xiao stated in an irrefutable tone, "There are no 'buts'! Our Xiao family is a prominent and prestigious family. How can you marry a lowly fisherman!"
"Moreover, Master Gongsun, the miracle doctor the Tang family invited, saved your grandfather's life and is indebted to our family. Coupled with the childhood engagement, both morally and logically, you should marry Young Master Tang!"
Hearing this, Xiao Feifei's face filled with anger, and she retorted loudly, "But, but I don't like Tang Zhiyang!"
"Feelings can be cultivated! Besides, this Young Master Tang is handsome and distinguished, clearly a dragon among men. Together with our Xiao family, we are one of the four great families. You two are a match made in heaven!" Old Mrs. Xiao praised Tang Zhiyang.
Tang Zhiyang, hearing this, felt as if he were floating on air. He straightened his back, his face beaming with joy.
The Tang family head, Tang Bo, couldn't help but interject, "Old Mrs. Xiao, you've spoken wonderfully! You truly have a discerning eye! To be able to form a kinship with you is a blessing from three lifetimes!"
Xiao Feifei watched as they began to praise each other, her anxiety mounting to the point of tears.
Finally, she looked at Ye Feng and asked nervously, "Ye Feng, what... what should we do!"
However, Ye Feng appeared calm and composed, replying with a smile, "Don't worry. If they want to force you into marriage, they'll at least have to wait until they've cured Old Master Xiao."
Tang Zhiyang, overhearing this, immediately laughed, "Ye Feng, are you blind too? Didn't you see Old Master Xiao has woken up?"
Hearing this, Ye Feng chuckled, "Idiot! Don't get happy too soon. Waking up doesn't necessarily mean being cured!"
"What? Waking up isn't being cured?" Tang Zhiyang asked.
Ye Feng replied, "Nonsense, of course not!"
"Heh heh, keep deceiving yourself. I know you don't want to accept this outcome, but the facts are right in front of you. Just accept your fate?" Tang Zhiyang said triumphantly.
Ye Feng, seeing this, shook his head and said faintly, "Heh heh, is that so?"
Just then, everyone saw Master Gongsun stop his treatment and turn to walk out.
Seeing this, everyone was filled with joy.
Tang Zhiyang was even more excited and stepped forward, saying, "Congratulations, Master Gongsun! You are truly a divine doctor!"
The Tang family head, Tang Bo, also stepped forward and said, "Indeed! Your medical skills would make Hua Tuo himself yield!"
"Master Gongsun lives up to his title as a physician with 'miraculous hands and rejuvenated spring.' He successfully detoxified and cured Old Master Xiao in just a few moves..."
Master Gongsun, hearing the continuous praise, looked perplexed and asked, "What... what are you all talking about?"
"Uh, we, we are celebrating Master for curing Old Master Xiao!" Tang Zhiyang replied.
However, Master Gongsun showed a look of shame, shook his head, and said, "Everyone, you've misunderstood! I have not cured Old Master Xiao!"
Hearing this, everyone present was utterly shocked and froze in place.
Some kept rubbing their ears, as if doubting whether they had heard correctly.
Old Mrs. Xiao exclaimed loudly, "Master Gongsun, what... what are you saying?"
"Old Mrs. Xiao, everyone, I have failed to meet your expectations! This poison... I cannot resolve it!" Master Gongsun said with a look of disappointment.
These words completely bewildered everyone present.
Tang Zhiyang asked in disbelief, "How can that be? Didn't you already save Old Master Xiao?"
"Yes! Master Gongsun, are you joking with us?"
"That's right, this joke isn't funny at all!"
Everyone had clearly seen Old Master Xiao wake up, and he was no longer coughing.
Therefore, they all believed Master Gongsun was joking with them.
However, Master Gongsun shook his head and said, "No, the reason Old Master Xiao woke up is merely because I temporarily suppressed the toxins!"
"His condition will likely only last for ten to twenty minutes. At most, after half an hour, the toxins will fully erupt, and then even an immortal cannot save him!"
Master Gongsun spoke with utmost seriousness, showing no hint of jest.
Upon hearing this, Old Mrs. Xiao's legs went weak, and she nearly collapsed to the ground. Fortunately, Xiao Feifei caught her.
After regaining her composure, she asked, "Master Gongsun, you are a renowned physician with the title of 'miraculous hands and rejuvenated spring.' Can even you not resolve this poison?"
Master Gongsun shook his head, "The five toxins mixed within the human body have formed an unimaginable new toxin. My medical skills are limited, and I am powerless to help!"
Hearing this, the Xiao family members were all dumbfounded. Especially the second son, Xiao Qingshan, and the fourth son, Xiao Qingtian, who slumped to the ground in despair.
However, at this moment, a voice rang out, "Let me handle it..."