Ji Dengtu looked embarrassed, clearly feeling ashamed about the situation: "I told you before that the Jade Marrow Rejuvenation Pill is effective in most cases, but it is useless in a few situations. Obviously, this is one of those few situations I mentioned before."
Zuan: "..."
RNM, refund my money!
He immediately became angry: "Since you're so unreliable, and you swindled so much money from me back then, give me my money back!"
Ji Dengtu jumped back, looking wary, and said, "A refund is impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Zuan grabbed his collar and roared, "Then you'd better cure Madam Chu!"
"Do you think I don't want to!" Ji Dengtu shoved him aside, ran to the side, sat down, and started smoking his pipe. The smoke made his face appear to light up and darken.
Zu'an wanted to say something more, but Ji Xiaoxi stopped him: "Zu, don't bother my dad. He feels guilty and is probably trying to figure something out."
"Xiao Xi, do you think your dad can come up with a solution?" Zu An asked hurriedly.
Ji Xiaoxi shook her head and said softly, "I'm afraid it's difficult. Given Madam Chu's current condition, it's already a miracle that she's on her last legs."
Hearing her say that, Zuan immediately fell into despair.
Upon entering the room, I saw Qin Wanru lying quietly on the bed.
Her eyes were closed, and her cheeks still had the rosy glow of the drug's effects. She was as beautiful as ever, but her expression was extremely pale because of her injuries.
Zu Anxin wondered how he would explain to Chu Yan and Xiao Zhao if something happened to her.
Besides, even without the two of them, after spending these past few days with Qin Wanru, he had already changed his opinion of her and realized that she was not the way he used to think.
Having fought side-by-side on several occasions, the two had forged a deep friendship, so from any perspective, neither wanted to see her tragic death.
At this moment, Ji Dengtu suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice, "I'm going out for a walk."
Without waiting for their reply, he strode away into the darkness without looking back.
Zu'an was immediately enraged: "Your father is in the mood for a walk at a time like this?"
Ji Xiaoxi explained, "My father usually only goes out for a walk when he is extremely upset. He will wander around the Dragon Hidden Mountains outside the city. It is quiet there and the air is fresh. After wandering around for a while, he can usually calm down."
Zuan thought of the various ferocious beasts in the Dragon Hidden Mountains, which most people couldn't even go there, but this guy actually strolled around like it was his backyard. He's really a fierce person.
Ji Xiaoxi's eyes suddenly reddened: "He used to only go out for a walk on the anniversary of my mother's death."
Zuan was taken aback: "Your mother passed away? I've never heard you mention her before."
Ji Xiaoxi hummed in agreement: "My mother had a difficult childbirth, and then..."
"I'm sorry to have brought up your painful past." Zu An was a little curious. Logically speaking, Ji Dengtu was a divine doctor, so how could his wife have died in childbirth? However, this was a painful matter for Ji Xiaoxi, and he didn't want to pry into it.
"It's okay, I've gotten used to it over the years." Although Ji Xiaoxi said this, her expression was still very gloomy.
Zu'an opened his arms to her: "Your mother has passed away, and my wife's mother is also critically ill. We are in the same boat, so let's hug each other and comfort each other."
Ji Xiaoxi burst out laughing: "You really are something, still so inappropriate even in this situation."
Zuan laughed and said, "Do you have some misunderstanding about me? When have I ever been serious?"
Ji Xiaoxi wasn't angry; instead, she whispered, "Thank you!"
"Why thank me?" Zu An said.
Ji Xiaoxi said softly, "I know you're just trying to cheer me up. You must be really sad right now, yet you're trying to comfort me."
Zuan sighed: "Xiao Xi, you are not only cute, but also kind-hearted and considerate of others. Whoever marries you will be extremely lucky."
Ji Xiaoxi's face instantly turned red: "I'm not getting married!"
After saying that, she ran straight to Qin Wanru's side to take care of her. Although she couldn't cure her, she could help alleviate some of the pain she was currently experiencing. She could also keep an eye on Qin Wanru's condition so that if anything went wrong, she could administer medication to keep her alive until her father returned.
Zu'an dared not place all his hopes on Ji Dengtu, since Ji Xiaoxi had said the chances were slim, so he had to find a way on his own.
If even the esteemed Physician Ji couldn't do anything about it, what could he possibly do?
Just then, a loud knocking sounded at the door.
Thump thump thump, thump thump thump!
It was less like knocking and more like banging on the door.
"Open the door! Open the door!"
Ji Xiaoxi was startled and hurriedly ran out: "Who is it? It's too late today. If you need to see a doctor, please come early tomorrow."
"Who needs medical attention? We're here to find someone!" a domineering voice came from outside.
Ji Xiaoxi peeked through the crack in the door and saw her face turn deathly pale. She hurriedly ran to Zu'an and said, "Zu'an, there are people everywhere outside. Judging from their clothes, they are from the Chu family. They are probably here to arrest you."
Zuan's expression also changed, and he ran behind the door to peek.
The area outside was surrounded by layers upon layers of guards, with Chu Tiesheng at the head. His dark circles were even more pronounced than before, and his face looked extremely unpleasant. Clearly, the cooked duck had flown away, which made him extremely unhappy. In addition, he was ready to enjoy the goddess he had been dreaming of for many years, but it all fell through, causing his endocrine system to become out of balance.
Hong Zhong was also nearby, his hair neatly combed, looking no different from usual. However, upon closer inspection, one could see that his hands were trembling slightly. This was certainly not out of fear, but rather due to nervousness and guilt over his wrongdoing.
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