Chapter 54: Human, Not God

Life is short and unpredictable. Ordinary people can only cherish every moment with the most peaceful attitude.

During the time that Ruogu was receiving treatment, Huaixi was hanging out at the Yang family. In addition to being accompanied by Assistant Liao, Tao Jiaxin specially left a servant to lead the way for them.

The Yang family's villa occupies the most essential scenery in the valley. The surrounding trees and mountains form a beautiful picture. Being in it and admiring the staggered scenery is refreshing.

Unlike Huai Xi who was enjoying himself, Assistant Liao seemed a little anxious. He glanced at the servant following behind him and whispered to Huai Xi:
"Xixi, aren't you worried about your sister-in-law going in alone?"

Huai Xi was squatting down and sniffing the blooming flowers. Hearing this, he said nonchalantly:
"What is there to worry about? If it can be cured, then cure it. If it can't be cured, do you want to ask the God of Hell to save her life? My mother is a human, not a god."

Assistant Liao was not worried about this. He said anxiously, "What if Tao Jiaxin gets upset and hurts my sister-in-law? I will always be worried if we are not with her."

The smile on Huaixi's face was clear and pure, like the dewdrops in the morning, reflecting the bright light. She said in a brisk voice:
"Tao Jiaxin is just a stepmother with little power. How dare she vent her anger on my mother? Don't worry about it."

Assistant Liao felt like he was being scratched by a cat. He wanted to rush to Ruogu and protect her at all times. He was quiet for less than a minute and then asked quietly, "What would happen if my sister-in-law really cured a patient with advanced cancer?"

Huai Xi straightened up, looked at him sharply, and said calmly:
"Then my mother has really become a miracle doctor. This news will definitely not be kept secret. Many people will know about it, and the door of Jishidi Hall will be trampled on..."

Assistant Liao excitedly replied, "Then no one will dare to offend Brother Yuan. Even the most powerful people will get sick. In this case..."

Huai Xi hated having unrealistic dreams the most, so she quickly interrupted him, "Uncle Liao, stop imagining things. My mother can't cure his disease, and letting him live a few more days is already the limit."

Assistant Liao still did not give up and said, "What if? Sister-in-law's Qi is so strong, anything can happen."

Huai Xi walked forward with brisk steps. She chuckled and said, "True Qi is not immortal Qi. It doesn't have the effect of bringing the dead back to life. You can't be too greedy."

Assistant Liao saw too many opportunities in Ruogu, so he inevitably had some delusions. Fortunately, his mind was not muddled, and Huaixi's guidance enabled him to wake up in time. He said embarrassedly:

"I'm sorry, I took it for granted. My sister-in-law's medical skills are amazing enough, but life span is something that no one can change."

Huai Xi didn't say much about him. Greed is a common problem among people. Since he didn't cause any major disaster, there was no need to make a big deal about it.

After Liao Dingmin figured it out, he calmed down. He obediently accompanied Huai Xi to see the scenery. They looked all over the outside of the villa. When Huai Xi was about to go in to rest, she suddenly heard a pleasant piano sound. She looked for the source of the sound with interest.

In the easternmost room of the villa, there was a girl about the same age as Huaixi, sitting in front of the piano, her hands jumping lightly on the keys. Her body swayed to the rhythm of the music, making people unconsciously immersed in this wonderful music.

When the song ended, Huai Xiqing couldn't help but applaud her.

The girl seemed to be disturbed. She frowned and looked at Huai Xi unhappily. She raised her chin slightly, with an incomparable arrogance in her eyes. She said in a clear voice:

"Who are you? Who sent you here?"

She was like a proud swan, seemingly difficult to approach, but Huaixi was not afraid at all. She smiled and said, "You play the piano really well. I have never heard such beautiful music. No one brought me here. I was attracted by the sound of the piano."

The girl straightened her back and looked at Huai Xi with a strong sense of superiority. She said coquettishly: "You have good taste. I didn't hear that there were going to be guests at home. Are you a relative of my father's concubine?"

Her willfulness and lack of etiquette made the accompanying servant very helpless, and he hurriedly stepped forward to explain: "Miss, this is the daughter of Emperor Yu. She came here with her mother to treat Xiaoze."

Miss Yang sneered, she got down from the piano stool, with a disdainful expression on her face, and said sarcastically:

"I heard from the nurse who was taking care of him that the sickly man was dying. Why are you still trying to cheat the doctor when he's in this condition?"

The accompanying servant looked at Huai Xi with cold sweat on her forehead. She said stiffly: "Miss, you are joking. Xiaoze is not at that stage yet. There is still room for treatment."

Miss Yang ignored her and said in a domineering tone, "I don't care whether he is dead or alive, just don't die in front of me. I think it's unlucky. Leave here quickly. I don't like to see you."

Miss Yang said this to the servant, who was very afraid of her and said to Huaixi awkwardly: "Miss Yu, why don't we go to another place..."

Before she finished her words, Huai Xi smiled and said, "I want to talk to your eldest lady. She chased you away but not me. Don't meddle in other people's business."

The servant was in a dilemma. She was too afraid of Miss Yang, so she turned around and left. Assistant Liao was also tactful. Seeing that Miss Yang had a bad temper, he simply stood outside and waited.

There was no one else in the room, and Huaixi said in a friendly manner: "My name is Yu Huaixi, nice to meet you."

Miss Yang nodded modestly and said calmly:
"My name is Yang Baozhu. What I just said is true. That sickly person is hanging on to his last breath waiting to die. I wonder what Tao Jiaxin is thinking when she calls your mother here at this time. Aren't you afraid that your mother will suffer?"

Huai Xi said calmly: "My mother's medical skills are not bad, and her brain is not stupid. That woman couldn't figure her out. Even if the person died, it's not my mother's fault."

Yang Baozhu asked doubtfully, "Doctors should care a lot about their reputation. Isn't your mother worried?"

Huai Xi sat down on the chair calmly and said, "It's normal that cancer in the late stage cannot be cured. My mother is not a god. If she can't be cured, then she can't be cured. She doesn't live on an illusory reputation."

Yang Baozhu didn't have any friends to talk to, but she felt that Huai Xi was a good match for her. She chuckled and said, "You guys are quite open-minded. I'm a fan of Actor Yu, but how come I've never heard that he has a daughter?"

Huai Xi shrugged and said calmly, "It's normal to have a secret marriage in the entertainment industry. My dad's career was just starting when I was born, and now he's planning to make it public. You won't stop being a fan, right?"

Yang Baozhu rolled her eyes and said righteously, "I am a fan of his career. I don't care about his private life. As long as his acting skills are good in every drama, that's enough."

Huai Xi smiled. She felt that although Yang Baozhu seemed unapproachable to anyone, she had a gentle heart hidden under her arrogant appearance.

The two girls became familiar with each other as they chatted. Huai Xi asked bluntly, "Do you hate Tao Jiaxin?"

Yang Baozhu nodded and said without hesitation: "If a third party intervenes in your parents' marriage, I believe you will not feel good about it."

This is the truth. Regardless of whether Dad is good or bad, he belongs to them and their daughter. No one can covet him. Yang Baozhu has accepted this reality. She sighed and said, "No matter how much I hate her, it's useless. My mother doesn't want this family. If she had used some tricks, my father would never have divorced. For my mother, career and assets are the most important. So I envy you."

Huai Xi smiled and said, "Why should I be envious? My family's assets are not as much as yours."

Yang Baozhu said disdainfully, "Are you so superficial? You always follow your mother when she goes out for treatment, which shows that you have a very good relationship. My mother never takes me out with her."

Huaixi didn't quite understand, "Are you and your daughter so unfamiliar with each other?"

Yang Baozhu's eyes dimmed, and she smiled bitterly: "I was given to a servant to take care of me when I was born. She never worried about me, so she has little affection for me."

Huai Xi frowned and said, "Even if that's the case, you will always have affection for your own daughter. How could you not care at all?"

Yang Baozhu has become accustomed to this kind of mother-daughter relationship. She said indifferently:

"I'm past the age where I need my mother's company. She's not important anymore."

Huai Xi didn't believe her nonsense. She knew how important it was for them to have their mother's guidance during this period. She began to understand why Yang Baozhu had developed this kind of personality.

Yang Baozhu didn't need her comfort. Huai Xi said calmly: "You are already at the top of the pyramid. A little flaw doesn't affect anything."

Yang Baozhu smiled, and said in a brisk voice, "You are right. I will be the heir to the Yang family's business. No matter what my parents do, it will not affect me. I think your mother's situation is almost over. I will go with you to take a look."

Huai Xi was thinking the same thing, and the two of them walked slowly towards Tao Jiaxin.

The Yang family's villa is big enough, and Tao Jiaxin and Yang Baozhu live a life of non-interference and rarely have direct conflicts.

When they arrived, Ruogu was removing the needle. She looked pale and a little weak. Huaixi walked quickly to her mother and asked softly, "Mom, how are you?"

Ruogu smiled at her daughter, indicating that she was fine. She didn't know Yang Baozhu, but she could guess her identity and said softly:
"It's all right here. You two should go out first and don't disturb Xiaoze's sleep."

Tao Jiaxin's attention was all on Xiaoze. She looked up and saw Yang Baozhu, and immediately became nervous. She asked defensively, "Baozhu, what are you doing here?"

She felt as if she was facing a formidable enemy, but Yang Baozhu ignored her. She walked up to Ruogu and said politely:

"Aunt Chen, thank you for your hard work. My father is not at home today because of something else. I will send someone to deliver the medical fee when he comes back."

Ruogu smiled indifferently, "Miss Yang, you are too polite. My ability is limited. I can only help him to live for seven days. Don't worry about the consultation fee. Just a token of your appreciation will be enough."

Yang Baozhu's pupils shrank slightly. She knew how powerful this seven-day life extension ability was. She was extremely respectful and said very obediently:

"Aunt Chen works so hard to save people, so the consultation fee must be paid. This is also a small token of our family's appreciation. Huai Xi and I just had a very pleasant chat. Can you come visit her more often in the future?"

Ruogu looked at his daughter lovingly and said softly, "Of course, I won't interfere with her social life. I'm a little tired now and I have to go home and rest."

Tao Jiaxin came back to her senses and said first: "I'll send Doctor Chen out. I'm so sorry that I couldn't entertain you properly during your visit."

Ruogu said calmly, "Don't be so polite. The situation is special now. I understand your feelings. Just accompany Xiaoze and we will go on our own."

Yang Baozhu smiled and said, "Little Mom, don't bother. Xiaoze is the most important person now. After all, he doesn't have much time left... I'll go and see off Aunt Chen and Huaixi."

Every time Tao Jiaxin heard her call her stepmother, she would tremble with anger. She was obviously Yang Mingsheng's legitimate wife, but when she called her that, it was as if she was still a mistress.

She smiled awkwardly and said reluctantly, "Well, don't be naughty, Doctor Chen, take care!"

After leaving the villa and getting away from the Yang family, Ruogu sighed, "Yang Baozhu is very young, but her mind is not simple."

Huai Xi could naturally see it, she smiled and said: "The Yang family is big and powerful, with complicated internal relationships, and her mother doesn't protect her, so she can't get by without being more careful."

Ruogu reminded calmly, "It's always a good idea to be more careful when dealing with her. Someone will soon know about Xiaoze's matter and will definitely come to our door. We may have to go back early."

Huaixi was very alert. She asked seriously, "What did mom find out during the treatment?"

Ruogu chuckled and said, "You are the smartest girl. Let's talk about it when your father comes back."

Although Yu Yuan did not go with them, he was always thinking about this matter. He called Sister Yang and asked her to call him as soon as the mother and daughter came back.

So less than half an hour after the mother and daughter returned home, Yu Yuan also rushed back. The three of them stayed in the study to talk about something. Yu Yuan said in a low voice:
"Yang Mingsheng called me and said a lot of polite words to thank me profusely. His attitude was better than ever before. He also said he would give you 10 million yuan for the consultation and kept praising your superb medical skills."

Ruogu seemed to have expected this, she said calmly:

"People like him are very shrewd and can see the clues at the slightest sign. Brother Tao Jiaxin asked me to bring him back to live for seven more days. It would be strange if he didn't think too much about it."

Yu Yuan pursed his lips tightly and said with a hint of worry: "Your medical skills are incredible. The Yang family is a giant in the entertainment industry, but it is not the top one in China. I am afraid that someone in the upper class will know this news soon. I am worried..."

Huai Xi's eyes were blazing, and her voice was clear: "Don't worry, Dad. If they want Mom to get treatment, then they should show their sincerity. It doesn't matter if they have power and influence. We only have one life. If Mom doesn't want treatment, what can they do?"

Yu Yuan didn't expect his daughter to be so bold. He shook his head and laughed, "What if those people with ulterior motives use you to threaten your mother?"

Huai Xi said with a smile: "They are not afraid that mom will tamper with the acupuncture, so they are bold enough to try it. Who knows who will suffer the consequences."

Ruogu glanced at her daughter in a reproachful manner and whispered softly:
"When I was treating patients, I found that Qi can fight cancer cells. Although I can't see it, I can feel it. As long as it doesn't spread too much, maybe I can really cure it, but it will take a lot of energy."