160: Chapter 158 Gratitude of the Xia Family People 160: Chapter 158 Gratitude of the Xia Family People With Yangzi stepping in, everything was resolved smoothly and simply, and future troubles were prevented, which was exactly what Tangyu had hoped to see.
The fifteen thousand yuan in compensation was secured and handed over to Xia Xiaoyu.
“Bro Tangyu, we should get him to a hospital first.
I’ve got a car, shall I drive you there?” Yangzi said.
Tangyu shook his head, “It’s just a minor injury, no need for a hospital.
Let’s go home first.”
Yangzi was momentarily stunned, but he didn’t ask further.
He signaled two underlings to help Xia Xiaoyu’s father up, and the group left under the strange gazes of the onlookers.
Yangzi drove Tangyu and Xia Xiaoyu’s family to Xia Xiaoyu’s home, where Xia Xiaoyu’s mother helped her husband lie down on the bed and took care of him.
Xia Xiaoyu entertained Tangyu and Yangzi.
Seeing that everything had been sorted out, Yangzi said, “Bro Tangyu, if there’s nothing else, I should get going.
I’ve got some matters to handle.”
“Sure, go ahead with your business.
Please give my thanks to Brother Hu, I appreciate his help with today’s issues,” Tangyu patted Yangzi’s shoulder.
Yangzi rarely cracked a smile and said, “Bro Tangyu, you’re too polite.
I’ll definitely pass on the message.
By the way, when you have time, do come and hang out at our place.
Recently, Brother Hu has been talking about you a lot.
I’ve never seen him mention someone as much as he does you.
Oh, and about the Wang Laoji issue, I’ll have someone keep an eye on it later.
With my word out, he won’t have the gall to cause trouble.
Tell her family to set up their stall there without fear of Wang Laoji.”
“Hmm,” Tangyu nodded.
With Yangzi’s deterrence, it was likely that Wang Laoji and his lot wouldn’t dare to harass Xia Xiaoyu’s parents anymore.
“Bro Yangzi, leaving so soon?
I haven’t even offered you a seat, or poured you a glass of water,” Xia Xiaoyu came up and said.
“No need, no need.
I’ve got to run, got things to handle.
Take good care of your parents, okay?
If you need anything, you know where to find me,” Yangzi replied.
“I really can’t thank you enough for what happened just now, I don’t know how to repay your great kindness,” Xia Xiaoyu said, looking at Yangzi gratefully.
Yangzi flicked his lips dismissively and said, “If you want to thank someone, thank Bro Tangyu.
Ha, I’ve really got to go now.” And with that, Yangzi left.
Xia Xiaoyu turned to Tangyu, her eyes brimming with gratitude, her cheeks streaked with tears.
Seeing her pitiful, tearful appearance, Tangyu felt a pang of sentimentality and quickly said, “There’s no need for thanks.
Since I was there, I obviously couldn’t just watch without helping.
It was nothing more than a small effort on my part.
Now stop staring at me and go check on your father.
I’ll clean his wound first.
Go fetch some clean water and a towel for me.”
“Okay.” Xia Xiaoyu immediately averted her gaze and dashed toward the bathroom.
Tangyu swiftly surveyed Xia Xiaoyu’s house, a tiny two-bedroom place that looked like it had a history of thirty or forty years, dark, damp, and rundown, with a hint of clutter and filth.
It was clear the Xia family was living in tough conditions.
They say a poor family’s child has to grow up early, and it’s no wonder that Xia Xiaoyu was so hardworking, sensible, and mature beyond her years.
Xia Xiaoyu quickly brought over a basin of water, and she and Tangyu entered the room together.
Xia Xiaoyu’s father was lying on the bed, resting, but he didn’t look well.
Xia Xiaoyu’s mother was sobbing and tending to him.
“Auntie, let me help,” Tangyu offered.
Xia Xiaoyu’s mother glanced at Tangyu and immediately got up to give him space.
Xia Xiaoyu then said, “Mom, this is Doctor Tang I told you about.
He’s a doctor, let him have a look at dad.”
Xia Xiaoyu’s mother quickly became agitated, “So you’re Doctor Tang.
Please, take a look at him.
He hasn’t been able to speak, there’s nothing wrong, is there?”
“Don’t worry, it’s alright,” Tangyu reassured her.
He had already observed the pallor of Xia Xiaoyu’s father and knew there was nothing seriously wrong except for some superficial injuries.
Tangyu signaled for Xia Xiaoyu to wipe the bloodstains off her father’s body.
Xia Xiaoyu’s father, with his eyes open, even managed a peaceful smile and tried to speak, but no sound came out.
After examining him, Tangyu placed his hand on Xia Xiaoyu’s father’s neck and said, “It’s nothing, just got choked up by some congealed blood, no big deal.” With that, Tangyu struck gently with the side of his hand, and Xia Xiaoyu’s father sprang up reflexively, spitting out a clot of frozen purplish blood, promptly clearing his blocked airway.
“Xiaoyu, mom, I’m fine, don’t worry,” Xia Xiaoyu’s father said.
Hearing her father speak, Xia Xiaoyu’s mother finally felt a weight off her heart, and her father looked at Tangyu with immense gratitude, saying, “Good sir, you are our family’s savior.”
“Uncle Xia, please don’t get worked up, just lie down, you’re still injured,” Tangyu said.
Xia Xiaoyu’s father lay back down, but the look in his eyes was filled with boundless gratitude.
The emotions of Xia Xiaoyu’s family slowly stabilized.
“Xia Xiaoyu, your mother’s leg seems to be a bit of trouble?” Tangyu suddenly asked.
Xia Xiaoyu was taken aback, and the mention of her father’s leg made her nose sting, her heart felt as if it were being twisted by a knife, and her eyes filled with tears again, a reaction that made Tangyu pause.
What was this about?
After a moment of steeling herself, Xia Xiaoyu explained, “My dad’s leg got injured when I was little because I carelessly knocked something over.
He got hurt trying to save me, and it left him with some complications, making it hard for him to walk.”
Xia Xiaoyu felt guilty about the incident that had affected her father’s leg.
Xia Xiaoyu’s father sighed softly and shook his head, “Silly girl, you can’t be blamed for this.
If blame must be assigned, it’s on your father’s ill-fated destiny.
These years, it’s been your father who’s been useless, causing hardship for you and your mother.”
“Dad—” Xia Xiaoyu suddenly choked up, and tears welled up in her eyes.
This touching scene also moved Tangyu, who said, “I have a way to heal your father’s leg, to make it return to normal.”
“What—”
Tangyu’s words were like a thunderclap that completely stunned Xia Xiaoyu and her family, leaving them staring at Tangyu in disbelief.
Could such a condition really be cured?
Even if modern medicine had advanced, it would be difficult to treat, right?
And if it were treatable, wouldn’t it be unaffordable for ordinary people?
“But?” Xia Xiaoyu bit her lip, deeply hoping in her heart that her father’s leg could be healed and return to normal.
Moreover, this thought had persisted in her for many years without fading.
But she was also acutely aware that going to a hospital for treatment might cost hundreds of thousands or even more.
Where could her family find such a large sum of money?
Therefore, this thought could only be buried deep in her heart.
“Let it be, Doctor Tang.
We appreciate your kindness, but we’re poor, and injuries and sickness are something we’ve grown accustomed to,” said Xia Xiaoyu’s mother.
Doctor Tang naturally knew their concerns and shook his head, “You needn’t worry.
I’m not taking you to a hospital, I’m a doctor, and I can treat Uncle Xia myself.
I won’t charge you any money.”
Xia Xiaoyu was once again taken aback, looking at Tangyu, almost unable to believe her own ears.
Was Doctor Tang sure he could heal her father’s leg?
It wasn’t that she doubted Tangyu’s medical skills, but it just seemed too incredible.
“Doctor Tang, can you really heal my father’s leg?” asked Xia Xiaoyu, clutching Tangyu’s hand with immense excitement.
“Hmm, yes, it’s not too complicated of a problem.
I’m confident,” replied Tangyu.
“That’s wonderful, Doctor Tang, please heal my father’s leg,” said Xia Xiaoyu.
Xia Xiaoyu’s parents also felt a bit embarrassed, looking at Tangyu with hesitant and wavering expressions.
They, too, were naturally incredulous.
“Mom and Dad, you can rest assured.
Doctor Tang is not only skilled at medicine, but he’s also a truly kind person.
If he says he’s confident, then he must be.
Dad, I believe your leg will be fine soon, and you’ll return to normal in no time,” Xia Xiaoyu reassured them.
“This—” Xia Xiaoyu’s parents were even more astonished, completely at a loss for words at the moment.
“Doctor Tang, do we need to take my father to the school infirmary?” Xia Xiaoyu asked.
Tangyu shook his head, “No need.
We can do it right here.”
“Oh, then what do you need?
I’ll go get it for you,” said Xia Xiaoyu.
Tangyu still shook his head, “You don’t need to bring anything.
You all go out for a while.
I’ll call you when we’re done.”
“Okay, let’s go out, Mom,” Xia Xiaoyu promptly pulled her mother, who hesitated for a long while before finally following Xia Xiaoyu out the door.
With the door closed, Tangyu prepared to treat Xia Xiaoyu’s father.
In fact, it wasn’t a serious illness; it was likely an improperly treated fracture from the past that caused a persistent problem, resulting in Xia Dad’s leg being somewhat impaired, or to put it bluntly, a limp.
If they sought treatment in a hospital, it would be very troublesome.
Additionally, only major hospitals would potentially have the necessary equipment and techniques, which were not very mature, hence the treatment would be costly and definitely not affordable for an ordinary family.
“Uncle Xia, don’t be nervous.
Just relax, slowly close your eyes, breathe evenly, and try to stay relaxed,” instructed Tangyu.
While speaking, he slowly reached out to Xia Dad’s left knee, which was where the problem lay.
Grasping the knee, Tangyu infused Pure Yang Qi into it.
Xia Dad immediately felt a sharp pain emanate from his knee, causing his foot to jerk uncontrollably, almost crying out from the pain.
“Uncle Xia, bear with it for a bit.
It’s going to hurt somewhat, but it won’t last long.
Endure it, and it will be over soon,” Tangyu said.
Xia Dad nodded, signaling Tangyu to continue, as he gritted his teeth and bore the pain.
Tangyu continued, allowing the Pure Yang Qi to clear out the accumulated detritus.
The main issue was that the knee bones had grown deformed, so to return to normal, the bones had to be reshaped, and the excess needed to be removed.
What Tangyu was doing was using Pure Yang Qi as Inner Strength to eradicate the excess bone growth, which naturally caused great pain.
In addition to this main problem, there was also the task of healing the suppressed Divine Strength and the meridians.
Xia Xiaoyu and her mother waited anxiously outside the door.
Although Xia Xiaoyu had great faith in Tangyu, the matter involved her father’s wellbeing, so it was impossible not to worry at all.
“Mom, don’t worry.
Doctor Tang will surely be able to heal Dad’s leg,” Xia Xiaoyu comforted her mother.
Her mother looked at Xia Xiaoyu and nodded.