Chapter 709 They Came to the Door
Xia Ningxi's eyes darkened as she looked at Jin Mingxi, her face filled with speechlessness.
Jin Mingxi said with a smile, "I heard that Tang En gave you excellent treatment. You have the highest salary in the team, and he even arranged accommodation for you in the villa next to his own house. He even paid for the villa. No matter how good a friend is, they would never do such a thing."
After a pause, Jin Mingxi continued, "If you have no feelings for Tang En, but keep enjoying the benefits he brings you, isn't that a bit unfair? Over time, he'll feel resentful, and what if he has some extreme thoughts? Have you thought about the consequences?"
Xia Ningxi's face turned from black to purple as she slowly said, "I will handle the matter between him and me, so there's no need for Young Master Jin to worry about it."
"I understand." Jin Mingxi knew that Xia Ningxi had seen through him, so he wisely shut his mouth.
Everyone knew that Jin Mingxi said this to get Xia Ningxi to stay. Xia Ningxi was also aware of this, but everyone understood her attitude.
They actually really wanted to help Huo Nanxiao, and they all hoped that Xia Ningxi could stay. After all, Huo Nanxiao was their good friend, and they would feel uncomfortable if they saw Huo Nanxiao's child being taken away by Xia Ningxi and recognizing someone else as his father.
Ji Feibai said with a smile, "Dr. Xia is right. Mingxi, why are you asking so many questions? She's so outstanding, she could do well anywhere."
Xia Ningxi smiled politely but didn't reply.
Ji Feibai then asked, "How long do you plan to stay abroad? Will you come back? What will you do if the child misses his father? Will you still let Nan Xiao see the child?"
“He can do it anytime he wants.” Xia Ningxi did not want to stop him.
Ji Feibai said, "If it were A Yuan, he would definitely want you to stay in China. He grew up in China and would be completely clueless if he went abroad. He wouldn't be able to understand what others were saying. The little guy is already pitiful enough. What if he gets isolated by other children? I've heard that children without parents are very pitiful at school."
Xia Ningxi's face stiffened, and she became very uncomfortable.
She knew about this too.
When Xingxing and Chuchu were in kindergarten, they were often ridiculed for not having a father.
Xingxing often got into fights with them. At first, he was beaten black and blue by the other children. Later, he got smarter and would hit the painful spots when he fought with the other children. Over time, Xingxing became the little tyrant of the kindergarten and protected the bullied children.
But he is also a child; he is vulnerable and needs someone to protect him.
If Ayuan were bullied like Xingxing and Chuchu were before, she would be devastated.
Xia Ningxi's heart wavered, and she lowered her head without saying a word.
"Anyway, Xia Wanwan can't enter the Huo family. She can't compare to you, the legitimate eldest daughter-in-law. Even if you get divorced, people outside will have to treat you respectfully and won't dare to bully the child. Why don't you stay?" Ji Feibai asked cautiously, his face full of smiles.
"I will think it through."
Xia Ningxi only gave five words as her answer.
But those five words alone are enough.
Everyone could tell that she was wavering.
Neither threats nor inducements could sway Xia Ningxi; her only weakness was her child. No matter how strong Xia Ningxi was on ordinary days, she would carefully consider anything related to her child.
The late-night snack was plentiful, and a lot of it was left over.
Several young men wanted a second round, but Huo Nanxiao was already ready to leave. He noticed the fatigue on Xia Ningxi's face, took her hand, said goodbye to the others, and returned to the garage.
Huo Nanxiao couldn't drive because he had been drinking, so he sat in the passenger seat.
Without a driver, Xia Ningxi had no choice but to drive Huo Nanxiao's car back.
It was already 3 a.m. when I got home. The house was empty, but the housekeeper left a light on, so it was still fairly bright.
Huo Nanxiao was a little drunk, and it was unclear whether he was faking it or not. He insisted that Xia Ningxi take him upstairs, so Xia Ningxi could only help Huo Nanxiao back to his room.
After putting her on the bed, Xia Ningxi wanted to go back to her own room, but Huo Nanxiao hugged her from behind.
“Stay tonight.” His voice was low.
Xia Ningxi said, "No."
"I won't do anything to you. I'm not feeling well, and I'm afraid something will happen to me if you leave," Huo Nanxiao explained.
Xia Ningxi said, "Your reason is lame."
"Stay." He asked again, though in a questioning tone, but his grip on her arms tightened.
Xia Ningxi had no choice but to agree, but Huo Nanxiao smelled really bad: "You smell of alcohol, very strongly."
"I'm going to take a shower. You wait for me in bed." He said and walked towards the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running water could be heard from inside.
Xia Ningxi heard everything clearly outside the door. She didn't disturb Huo Nanxiao and went to the sink to brush her teeth and wash her face.
Before she had even finished washing up, Huo Nanxiao came out of the bathroom at an absurdly fast pace, as if he was afraid Xia Ningxi would run away while he was away.
"I'm all washed up. Do you want to wash up too?" Huo Nanxiao looked at her soft body, still wearing the same clothes she wore during their intimate moment in the car.
Xia Ningxi's ears turned red, and she vaguely agreed before entering the bathroom.
When she came out, Huo Nanxiao had already locked the door from the inside, so Xia Ningxi couldn't get out and had to sleep in the same bed with Huo Nanxiao.
His bed was big and comfortable, soft and fluffy, with a faint fragrance. There was also a little tiger pillow on the bed, which Xia Ningxi had left behind. She would hug the little tiger to sleep.
Xia Ningxi fell asleep in no time, her even breathing clearly audible in the large room.
Huo Nanxiao could clearly hear Xia Ningxi's breathing. He turned around and carefully looked at Xia Ningxi's sleeping face. She was very beautiful, and even though she often stayed up late, her skin was still very good. She was very well-behaved when she was asleep, making people unable to help but take a few more glances.
He gazed at Xia Ningxi's stunning face, gradually becoming lost in thought. Breathing in her familiar scent, he felt a wonderful sensation, a feeling that no one else could give him.
He reached out and, while Xia Ningxi was asleep, gently pinched her cheek.
Xia Ningxi, who was fast asleep, groaned uncomfortably and turned over.
Afraid of waking Xia Ningxi, Huo Nanxiao didn't dare to bother her anymore. After covering her with a blanket, he turned off the night light and fell asleep peacefully.
Huo Nanxiao was woken up early in the morning by a phone call, but it wasn't his call; it was Xia Ningxi's.
Don said, "Aren't you coming to the hospital today? You're already late."
“She’s resting, you can cover for her for now,” Huo Nanxiao said.
Tang En asked in surprise, "Why are you answering the phone? Where's Xia Ningxi?"
"She's resting, why do I have to repeat it several times?" Huo Nanxiao replied impatiently.
Xia Ningxi seemed to have been woken up by Huo Nanxiao. She opened her eyes groggily and saw Huo Nanxiao talking on his phone. She asked, "Who is it?"
"Tang En." Huo Nanxiao didn't intend to hide it.
Xia Ningxi's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing Tang En's name. She snapped awake, sat up in bed, grabbed her phone, and answered the call.
"Hey, is something wrong at the hospital?" Xia Ningxi asked worriedly.
Tang En said, "Lin Jiangbei's condition is not good. There will be a consultation with a team of experts this morning. If possible, you should come to the hospital."
"Okay, wait for me, I'll get up right away." Xia Ningxi jumped out of bed.
She rushed to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face as fast as she could. When she came out, Huo Nanxiao was still in bed. She immediately pulled Huo Nanxiao up and said, "Take me to the hospital, quick."
"What's the rush? With Tang En watching over you, what could possibly happen?" Huo Nanxiao paused for a moment, then said, "I'll take you home after you finish breakfast."
"I'm not eating anymore. I can't keep so many experts waiting for me." Xia Ningxi went into the changing room to change her clothes.
Huo Nanxiao couldn't persuade her to stay any longer. He got up, went downstairs, went into the kitchen to pack some breakfast, and drove while Xia Ningxi ate breakfast in the passenger seat.
When she arrived at the hospital, the expert team had already gathered in the conference room. Xia Ningxi, who was late, apologized to everyone and sat down.
Lin Jiangbei's condition was very bad, and his illness was deteriorating rapidly. Both teams conducted in-depth research on his condition and finally decided to give up treatment.
The Ling family was overwhelmed by the blow, and the scene became extremely agitated. Tian Chunxia was so distraught that she fainted.
The expert team had no other options and ultimately had to resort to more aggressive treatment methods.
Second surgery.
However, if this surgery fails, Lin Jiangbei will undoubtedly die; even if it succeeds, it will be extremely difficult for him to survive.
This was actually a dead end from the very beginning, and there was no way to break it.
Ling Shuang's heart sank: "Isn't there a better way?"
Don said, "Current medical technology is limited, and humanity still needs to work harder."
Ling Shuang said, "The Ling family has a lot of money, more money than you can spend. As long as you can save Lin Jiangbei, we can afford any amount of money."
“This is no longer a matter of money. You should have consulted many top doctors and be very clear about Lin Jiangbei’s condition. Under these circumstances, a second surgery would be fatal,” Tang En replied.
Ling Shuang lowered her head: "Isn't there a better way? As long as it can save my brother, I'll even let him be a test subject."
Xia Ningxi had a sudden inspiration: "If you are willing to let Lin Jiangbei be the test subject, I can think of a way."
"What method?" Ling Shuang asked.
Xia Ningxi said, "We will perform a craniotomy on Lin Jiangbei."
"What did you say?" Ling Shuang's eyes widened in surprise.
Xia Ningxi said, "You know his situation. This is the only way. As for how to proceed, I will explain it to you."
“This kind of surgery has never been performed in China, and it’s not common abroad either, and none of them have been successful!” Ling Shuang was very excited.
Xia Ningxi said, "The surgery I'm talking about is different from traditional brain transplant surgery. Let me explain it simply. Imagine an apple that's half rotten. We cut off the rotten half, keep the healthy part, and then use medical means to restore the apple to its original state. Do you understand what I mean?"
“I understand, but can you perform such a surgery?” Ling Shuang was very skeptical.
Xia Ningxi shook her head: "I can't do it alone, but I can ask our teacher to come out of seclusion. It depends on whether you dare to hand Lin Jiangbei over to me."
“I need to think about it.” Ling Shuang didn’t give her an answer.
Xia Ningxi wasn't in a hurry to urge them. She knew this was a difficult decision, one that no one would dare to make lightly.
After the expert consultation, Xia Ningxi returned to the consultation room.
She was discussing the next medical plan with Tang En's team when, halfway through the discussion, the door to the consultation room was violently pushed open, and Zhou Fenglin and Xia Wenhe stormed in angrily.
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