Chapter 493 You Have the Right to Compete with Her

Tang En knew that Huo Nanxiao was putting on an act for the child. Normally, he wouldn't be so considerate to Xia Ningxi, would he? What a cunning man. Tang En sneered inwardly and asked Xia Ningxi, "The little white mouse we keep in the lab is very lively today and keeps trying to please us."

Xia Ningxi asked in confusion, "Really? I didn't notice."

Don said, "He probably knows he's no good, so he wants to show off."

Xia Ningxi raised her beautiful eyebrows and immediately realized what Tang En meant. This guy was really bold to dare to make a veiled attack on Huo Nanxiao.

She secretly glanced at Huo Nanxiao and found that he was very calm. His handsome face showed no change. After peeling the king crab and lobster for Xia Ningxi, he began to peel them for the three children.

The three children were very well-behaved and sat quietly to the side waiting to eat.

The family of five seemed to be living happily together.

The other colleagues in the lab couldn't help but glance over a few times, all somewhat surprised.

A man in white whispered among himself, "Young Master Huo has been coming quite frequently lately."

"Isn't that normal?" my colleague replied.

The man in white said, "But I've heard that Young Master Huo and Miss Xia have a special relationship."

Colleague: "I've heard about this too, but I don't know what happened. However, it's their business. If you're treating me to dinner, don't gossip. Don't let anyone hear you."

"I'm just curious..."

"Don't be curious if there's nothing wrong with it, or you might lose your job."

Smart people choose to keep quiet; only those who don't understand social etiquette would discuss it behind someone's back.

After dinner, Xia Ningxi went into the research lab and examined the severed arm that was being nurtured in the incubator. Then, she said to Tang En, "We can notify the hospital to prepare for the surgery."

Tang En said, "The day after tomorrow, I'll go to the Xia family tomorrow to move the medical equipment to the hospital."

“Okay, that’s safer. We can take remedial action in case of any emergencies.” Xia Ningxi did not object.

The medical equipment in ordinary hospitals in China is actually limited. Even a first-class hospital like Ninghai Hospital does not have top-tier medical equipment. The reason why Tang En's team could be hired for hundreds of millions of yuan is not only because of their outstanding abilities, but also because they use the world's best equipment.

Because of the pre-operative preparations, Xia Ningxi has not drunk anything containing alcohol these past few days, not even cold drinks or soda, for fear that her condition might delay the surgery.

As for Ninghai Hospital, the hospital director had been angry for several days because Xia Ningxi had stood him up a few days ago and hadn't immediately performed surgery on the patient. However, Xia Ningxi didn't go to the hospital to see him, so the director had nowhere to vent his anger.

When Tang En told the dean that the preoperative preparations were complete, and that the severed arm to be transplanted had been successfully cultured and survived in the laboratory and met the surgical criteria, the dean was shocked. He hadn't expected that Tang En and his team could successfully culture and survive the severed arm. Overjoyed, he immediately went to the Qiu family.

This type of surgery isn't exactly prohibited in China, but it's true that no one has ever done it before. The challenge of severing a donated arm from a deceased person and nourishing it to survival is already a problem that stumps 90% of medical professionals. It's only thanks to a top-tier team like Tang En's that they've been able to accomplish this.

The surgery is very difficult and the probability of success is extremely slim, which is a great test of the surgeon's skills.

The Qiu family holds a very high position in the capital city, and Qiu Shiming's daughter is the apple of their eye, which has drawn a lot of attention to this matter.

Outsiders might think this is just a very simple surgery, but if successful, it means that people who have suffered amputation due to accidents can also have the opportunity to be reborn.

Therefore, once the surgery is successful, Xia Ningxi's status in the capital city will be elevated to another level.

The hospital and various media outlets are reporting on this matter; you can see reports about Xia Ningxi as long as you turn on the TV or open the newspaper.

Xia Wanwan has locked herself in her room for a whole week.

She hadn't left the house for a week, and was in a daze with no energy.

"Sister, it's time to take your medicine." Xia Luoluo entered the room and placed the medicine on the table, gently reminding her.

Xia Wanwan, who was sitting in front of the French windows, turned around and glanced at her, saying, "Put it on the table, I'll eat it later."

"Is something on your mind, sister?" Xia Luoluo asked.

Xia Wanwan shook her head and didn't say anything.

Inside the room, news from the Imperial City TV channel was playing, including a report about Ninghai Hospital.

"Sister Ningxi is really capable. I heard that the Qiu family had to kneel down and beg her to let her perform the surgery a few days ago. No wonder Old Master Huo likes her so much," Xia Luoluo said sourly.

Xia Wanwan lowered her eyes: "So many years have passed, and she has become so outstanding, while I can only sit in a wheelchair now."

"As long as you take your medicine obediently, you'll be able to stand up soon. Don't be discouraged," Xia Luoluo comforted her.

Xia Wanwan gave a bitter smile: "What's the use? I'm already like this, whether I can stand up or not is no longer important."

"Doesn't my sister want to marry into the Huo family?" Xia Luoluo pressed.

Xia Wanwan shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears.

Xia Luoluo tightened her grip on the medicine bottle, her eyes sharpening. She walked over to Xia Wanwan, sat down, took Xia Wanwan's hand, and said softly, "I know you feel wronged, but if you hadn't saved Huo Shao, he wouldn't be alive today. If you insist that Huo Shao fulfill his promise, he definitely won't refuse."

"No, how could I do such a thing?" Xia Wanwan shook her head and refused.

Xia Luoluo said, "This is what Young Master Huo owes you. Do you really have the heart to let Xia Ningxi take everything away from you?"

“The matter is already settled. If I insist that Nan Xiao take responsibility, wouldn’t I be letting Ning Xi down?” Xia Wanwan asked.

Xia Luoluo said, "She's the one who ruined you like this. She also orchestrated Huo Shao's pregnancy and childbirth. Huo Shao has never loved Xia Ningxi and has already been divorcing her. After their divorce, Huo Shao will be all alone. If you want to marry him, you can marry him."

"What do you mean?" Xia Wanwan questioned.

Xia Luoluo held her hand. "Sister, Young Master Huo loves you. As for why he married Xia Ningxi back then, it was all just a temporary measure. The reason why Young Master Huo adopted Huo Yuan into your name was to pave the way for you. Now you just need to fight for custody of the child and get the child by your side. Do you think Old Master Huo would refuse to let you into the Huo family for the sake of the child?"

“Luo Luo, after all, that’s not my biological child,” Xia Wanwan said.

Xia Luoluo: "Whether you are her biological child or not is not important. What is important is that you are Huo Yuan's legal mother, and you are fully entitled to compete with Xia Ningxi."