Chapter 88 The Beloved Little Cousin 5
The second son of the Xu family felt a little pity: "We should have brought him back earlier..."
With the exception of the eldest brother, the other brothers and sisters all had a pretty good relationship with the younger sister. When the younger sister insisted on leaving the Xu family, her old-fashioned father was furious, and they all pleaded for mercy.
Perhaps to completely break free from her father's control, my younger sister moved with her husband and changed her phone number. The siblings gradually lost touch. A few years passed, and the last news I heard was that my younger sister's family had been in a car accident, leaving only one daughter.
He remembered that his father stayed in his study all night, unable to sleep, the day he learned of his younger sister's death in a car accident. Afterward, his niece was sent to the Xu family, where she stayed for only a few months before being sent abroad overnight because of that incident.
The child doesn't look very healthy, which shows that he hasn't had a good life these years. If he had grown up in the Xu family, he would probably be healthier than he is now.
Thinking of this, Xu Guang frowned and glanced at his third brother who was eating with his head down.
The stubborn look of his third brother's wife appeared before his eyes again, making him feel disgusted.
Xu Guang just didn't understand. How could his third brother, who was a bohemian and handsome young man when he was young, be completely controlled by such a woman?
Shaking his head, Xu Guang couldn't care less about his third brother's family life. He turned to look at his two sons and said, "Shijing, Xiaoli, as the older brother, take good care of your cousin. Okay?"
Xu Guang has a gentle and elegant appearance. He likes literature, so he did not choose to take over part of the Xu family's industry. Instead, he became a professor in a university. He has a scholarly temperament and a very good temper.
Only when he saw his two sons nodded in agreement did Xu Guang feel satisfied.
*
The fourth floor of the old house was completely sealed off after Xu Ru left. Even the Xu family members rarely went up there, let alone others.
When Dr. Xie and his assistant followed the servant to the fourth floor, there was still some residual doubt on his face. He had been working as a family doctor in the Xu family for several years, but had never set foot on the fourth floor.
The servant led the people upstairs and knocked on the door. Doctor Xie followed in, looked at them expressionlessly, raised his eyebrows, and the doubts in his heart grew.
The fourth floor was indeed well-arranged. A bright chandelier hung overhead, and large floor-to-ceiling windows provided clear light. Through the windows, one could see the falling snow outside. The floor was covered with soft carpets, and there were also colorful plush toys and chairs...
This arrangement looks like a room for a girl.
Doctor Xie pondered secretly. He was a skilled doctor, well-known in the medical community, and had seen many fine things. His sharp eyes had even found many valuable items in the treasure chest that many people couldn't afford, even with money...
Dr. Xie guessed that this room should be the room of a favored young princess from the main branch.
But if he remembered correctly, the main branch of the Xu family currently only had two girls. The older one was already married, and he had just treated the younger one, and her room was not on the fourth floor...
Thoughts raced through her mind, all the speculations lasting only a moment. Doctor Xie and his assistant quickly arrived at the bedroom. The servant knocked on the door and said nervously, "Miss, the doctor is here. Can you come in?"
The young servant's voice was obviously trembling, which made Dr. Xie frown unconsciously, and his sense of the cousin in the room decreased by 20%.
After all, there are always daughters of wealthy families who abuse and bully servants.
No one in the room made a sound, but the door was quickly opened.
The bedroom's owner hadn't turned on the lights. It was nearly evening, and the room was dim. The bright light from the chandelier hanging high outside poured down, casting a shadow through the crack in the door onto half of the girl's face.
The smile that had just appeared on Dr. Xie's face froze slightly, and his pupils shrank slightly.
Time seemed to have completely stopped at this moment.
The girl didn't notice the doctor's startled expression. She was reserved and just smiled at the doctor outside the door. She said softly, "Doctor, please come in."
It is pleasant and delicate, with the delicate charm unique to a young girl.
Dr. Xie came back to his senses and looked away in embarrassment, his handsome face flushed red. He pushed his glasses, tried hard to suppress his surging emotions, and walked into the room.
The room was also decorated in an exquisite and gorgeous manner. Dr. Xie restrained his gaze, glanced at his assistant who was still immersed in his thoughts, took the medical kit from his hand, and began to check it step by step.
Body temperature, heartbeat, blood pressure, blood sugar... The young and handsome doctor held his breath and completed the examination bit by bit with his hands trembling even though he tried hard to suppress it.
As a doctor of considerable reputation, he has an assistant with him, so these trivial examinations should be done by the assistant.
However, Dr. Xie looked at the girl sitting obediently on the soft sofa and did not give her a prosthetic hand. He only asked his assistant to wait by the side and help him pass various instruments.
Looking at the physical data recorded in his hand, Dr. Xie frowned. When he looked at the girl's face again, a hint of worry appeared in his eyes.
This physical condition does not look optimistic...
He didn't show any trace of worry. He quickly finished the examination, had his assistant put away the equipment, and looked at the girl in front of him who was obviously a little tired. "It's done."
"Miss, you have a low-grade fever. I'll prescribe some medicine later. You should be fine after a while of rest."
Nan Qiao nodded: "Okay, thank you doctor."
She had been on a flight for several hours today, and being away from her familiar environment prevented her from getting enough rest in the afternoon, so she was indeed a little tired now.
The fatigue on the girl's face was obvious. Doctor Xie adjusted his glasses and felt the servants watching him closely. He lowered his eyelids, picked up the medical kit, and stood up to leave.
The servant escorted the doctor out of the fourth floor and returned to the bedroom. With a blushing face, he said, "Miss, I've already put in some hot water for you. Take a bath and rest for a while."
Nan Qiao came back to his senses, smiled and nodded.
*
Dr. Xie's forehead was glistening with sweat, and he quickly went downstairs with his assistant. At this time, people were sitting in the living room on the first floor. Seeing Dr. Xie coming down, they also stood up.
Doctor Xie had been working at the Xu family for several years and was no stranger to the young masters. Seeing their attitude, he knew they wanted to know about the young lady's situation, so he sat down on the sofa.
Xu Congnan smiled faintly: "Thank you so much, doctor, for coming here in such a cold day." He asked someone to bring him hot tea.
Doctor Xie seemed to be still a little dazed, but after coming to his senses, he said politely, "You're too polite, young master. It's all I should do."
After all, the salary the Xu family gave him was indeed high, so it was worth making such a trip in the middle of winter.
...What's more, I met a girl like this.
The Xu family were all shrewd people, so they naturally noticed Dr. Xie's absent-minded look. Xu Congnan raised an eyebrow and pushed the hot tea served by the servant a little closer to the other person.
"How is my cousin's health?"
Doctor Xie said seriously, "Most of your indicators are still within normal values, but your physical indicators are weak and your resistance is poor. You are very prone to illness. I suggest you take her to the hospital for a checkup."
After all, the hospital is well-equipped, so it is more convenient to get a comprehensive examination.
Besides, he hesitated a little: "...Miss's physique is weaker than most people, so the temperature she can adapt to should be higher than others."
Xu Congnan lowered his eyes and nodded. He did not respond to Dr. Xie's answer. He just nodded and asked the servant to see Dr. Xie off.
At this time, only Xu Congnan and a few others were left in the living room.
Xu Li looked worried: "Brother, I will take my cousin to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow."
It's getting dark now, and it's snowing outside. The road is cold and slippery, so it would be better to go to the hospital tomorrow morning.
Xu Li has a gentle personality and is thorough in his work, so Xu Congnan is naturally relieved. He nodded, thought for a moment, and said, "Let Meng Ran go along for the checkup."
Xu Huizhou, who was sitting seemingly lazily on the side, listened to his brother's words, looked at his brother, and seemed to be thinking about something.
Xu Jie had some opinions: "Brother, my sister doesn't like going to the hospital, how about tomorrow..."
Xu Mu interrupted him with a smile: "Xiao Jie is not a child anymore. He should know the principle of not seeking medical treatment for his illness. Meng Ran is always sick. It's better to go to the hospital."
Xu Jie stammered for a moment, then stopped talking. Outside, he was a lawless little bully, because everyone flattered him. But at home, he was not like that, and he was especially afraid of his brothers.
Xu Li and her two sisters were set to go to the hospital. Just as they were about to return to their rooms, Xu Congnan glanced at the servants and simply ordered, "Turn up the air conditioning on the fourth floor."
*
The next morning, the servants had already prepared breakfast and most of the younger members of the Xu family had already gotten up.
The Xu family didn't usually spend much time at the old house. Xu Tong and his brothers all had their own jobs and lived away from home most of the time, returning home only every few days.
The younger Xu Congnan and Xu Shijing each had their own careers and rarely lived at home. Xu Huizhou, Xu Jie, and Xu Mengran were still studying and lived at school. So, to be frank, this old house was often home alone with Old Lady Xu.
But Nan Qiao didn't know all this, so when he saw several cousins already sitting in the restaurant, he subconsciously thought that he had gotten up late.
"Sorry, I'm late."
Xu Li chuckled: "It's not late. We don't have any rules about when to eat in our family. Anytime is fine."
He called the servant over: "Have breakfast first, and then I will take you and Meng Ran to the hospital."
Xu Mengran was stirring the porridge in her bowl with a spoon. When she heard this, her expression changed slightly and she looked up in confusion: "Going to the hospital? Don't we have a doctor at home?"
Xu Li: "You are weak, I will take you to the hospital for a checkup. A family doctor can't compare to a hospital's comprehensive examination."
Xu Mengran clenched the spoon: "I'm fine now, so I don't need to go..."
Xu Li gave him a disapproving look: "You'd better get checked. You keep having fevers and colds, you need to pay attention."
Xu Mengran pursed her lips slightly, her eyes drooping with a hint of panic. She knew how she was doing and what was going on when she got sick and had a fever.
After all, she was only sixteen years old. Xu Mengran forced a smile, her expression unable to conceal her panic and helplessness: "No need to trouble Brother Li, I can ask my mother to take me there tomorrow..."
Xu Mu sneered, a hint of impatience flashed across his eyes, and he said with a half-smile: "Your brother Li is not a bother. He was going to take Qiao Qiao with him anyway, so he might as well take you along."
Xu Li: "Besides, Third Aunt has been busy lately, and I happen to be free, so I'll take you there..."
He looked up and saw Xu Mengran's pale face. He felt a little strange and joked, "Could it be that Mengran dislikes Brother Li?"
"Of course not." Xu Mengran quickly denied: "I'm just worried that it will trouble Brother Li. Since Brother is free, please."
Seeing her agree, Xu Li looked at the girl who was concentrating on eating breakfast with a smile. Seeing that she wanted to stuff a bun into her mouth in just a few bites, he quickly said, "Qiao Qiao, don't eat so quickly. We are not in a hurry."
The girl's mouth was not big to begin with, and the bun filled her cheeks completely, like a little squirrel hiding a nut, so delicate and cute.
Xu Huizhou laughed out loud: "No one is competing with you for it, so there's no need to be so anxious."
Even Xu Congnan and Xu Mu, who were usually indifferent, had a faint smile in their eyes.
Nan Qiao blinked a little embarrassedly. After hearing what her cousin Zhou said, she slowed down and chewed slowly with her lips pursed. After she finished eating, she smiled at them embarrassedly.
The sixteen-year-old girl has already begun to show her charm, but because of her young age, she is also well-behaved and childish. Her cheeks are slightly red, and her eyes are clear and well-behaved, which makes people feel soft-hearted.
Xu Mu watched quietly, the smile in his eyes became genuine. He poured a cup of hot milk and placed it next to the girl.
"Thank you, cousin Mu."
Xu Mu supported his chin with one hand, his smile deepened, his eyelids slightly lowered, and he looked handsome and charming.
"You're welcome, little cousin."
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