Chapter 447 Xiaoxue's Father
Kong Wange frowned: "Did your father tell you this?"
Xiaoxue nodded dejectedly.
“Hey, this is sexism, moral blackmail,” Kong Ran suddenly said from the side.
Kong Chi also said seriously, "Your father's thinking is wrong. Since he is in poor health, if you quit your job, how will you live? Won't it be even more tiring?"
Xiaoxue said in a low voice, "I... I'll just find another easy and simple job. My dad is actually... very good to me. He's gotten older these past few years, and his health is definitely not as good as it used to be. It's only right that I take care of him more."
Kong Wange looked at Xiaoxue, her gaze seemingly able to see into her heart: "Xiaoxue, have you thought this through? This opportunity is rare. Are you willing to continue finding a menial job and wasting your time?"
Xiaoxue pursed her lips and remained silent.
"Hey, it's really simple. Since your dad's health isn't good, why don't we just get him cured? That way, he won't need you to take care of him, Sister Xiaoxue," Kong Ran said matter-of-factly.
Murong Chen nodded in agreement: "That's right, Sister Xiaoxue, you don't know, my mom's medical skills are amazing, there's no disease she can't cure!"
Kong Wange immediately tapped Murong Chen's head: "Don't make empty promises."
Turning her head, she looked at Xiaoxue: "But the children are right. If you'd like, I can go see your father."
Xiaoxue suddenly looked up: "Sister Wan Ge, you..."
Kong Wange stood up and said, "Xiaoxue, I'm keeping you here because you have a sincere heart and are hardworking. We've known each other for a while, and I'm willing to give you a hand. I also hope you won't give up on your dreams."
Xiaoxue looked at Kong Wange, and her eyes involuntarily reddened again.
She wiped away her tears forcefully and sniffed, "Sister Wan Ge, thank you."
Kong Wange sighed softly and patted her shoulder: "Alright, let's not stand on ceremony. Anyway, there aren't many people at the clinic today, so let's go now if your father is home."
The three little ones couldn't sit still after hearing this.
“Mommy, we want to go too!” Kong Ran and Murong Chen were the first to stand up.
Although Kong Chi didn't say anything, he was the quickest to act, already carrying his bag and following Kong Wange.
Kong Wange said helplessly, "Mommy went to see a doctor..."
"We know, Mommy, don't worry, we'll be very good and we won't say anything when we shouldn't!" Kong Ran assured him.
“Yes, and besides, Brother Chi is so outstanding, he might even be able to help Mommy!” Murong Chen tugged at Kong Chi’s sleeve.
Kong Chi's small face beamed with pride: "That's right!"
Looking at the three clever children, Kong Wange reluctantly compromised: "Alright then, promise Mommy that you will not be naughty when we get there, and you will listen to Mommy's instructions."
The three little ones saluted: "Yes, sir!"
The group then followed Xiaoxue to her residence.
Kyoto is a city where land is incredibly valuable, and every piece of land is a testament to its bustling prosperity.
Therefore, even though Kong Wange knew that Xiaoxue's family was not well-off, she did not expect that she and her father lived in such poor conditions.
This is a remote urban village. The car finally stopped at the entrance of an alley because the road was too narrow and bumpy to go any further.
Kong Wange had no choice but to have the driver stop at the intersection and then walk in with the children and Xiaoxue.
Xiaoxue, who was ahead, said somewhat awkwardly, "Be careful of the mud on the ground. It's not very far, just a few hundred meters further in."
Walking along the alley, Xiaoxue led them to a somewhat dilapidated iron gate, took out the key from her bag, and unlocked it.
As soon as the gate opened, a middle-aged man who was emptying dirty water in the yard subconsciously looked up.
He was taken aback when he saw Xiaoxue: "You're back so soon? Have you finished your resignation procedures?"
"Hmm," Xiaoxue mumbled in response, and said, "Dad, I also found a doctor on the way to take a look at you."
This was something they had agreed on on their way here. Xiaoxue was afraid that her father would object if she revealed that Kong Wange was her boss.
Xiaoxue's father glanced at Kong Wange and complained, "You child, I told you I'm fine, but you wouldn't listen. Why did you have to call a doctor to our house? What a waste of money!"
He then beckoned to Kong Wange, "Come, come in, please. May I ask your name?"
Kong Wange smiled and said, "My surname is Kong. These are my children. They came with me because there was no one to take care of them at home. They are very well-behaved and won't cause any trouble. Please don't mind."
"Oh, okay, okay, no problem at all. Doctor Kong, please have a seat, I'll get you some water."
"Dad, you rest, I'll do it." Xiaoxue followed into the kitchen and took the kettle from Tao Xiangjun.
The kettle was an old-fashioned aluminum one. Xiaoxue was in a hurry and accidentally burned her hand, immediately gasping for breath.
Tao Xiangjun immediately became nervous upon seeing this, grabbing Xiaoxue's hand and shoving her under the tap: "You child, how old are you and still so clumsy? Get out of here, don't cause trouble, or you'll hurt yourself!"
The living room and kitchen are connected, so everything happening inside can be clearly seen from the living room.
Kong Wange observed the situation in the kitchen thoughtfully.
Tao Xiangjun was wearing an old man's shirt, his hair was messy, and he looked frail. He did indeed look like a middle-aged man who had been staying at home for a long time, was not good at taking care of himself, and was physically weak. However, his concern for his daughter was genuine.
Kong Wange couldn't understand how a man could use his health as an excuse to force her to resign, disregarding her daughter's dreams.
A short while later, Tao Xiangjun came out carrying a kettle of water.
Kong Wange quickly got up, took the water, and asked, "Uncle Tao, please sit down. Xiaoxue told me that you are not feeling well, but you need to tell me the specific symptoms yourself."
After walking only a few steps, Tao Xiangjun was already a little out of breath. Xiaoxue pulled over a plastic stool for him to sit down.
Tao Xiangjun sighed and said, "I had nephritis when I was young. At that time, I didn't think it was serious. Apart from not having as much strength as before and always getting some red spots on my body, it didn't affect anything else, so I didn't take it seriously."
"Unexpectedly, the disease got worse over the years. It was my fault. I was afraid of the trouble and kept putting it off to go to the hospital. By the time I could no longer bear it and went for a checkup, it had already developed into uremia."
Upon hearing the words "uremia," Kong Wange's heart sank.
Uremia is a syndrome in the late stage of kidney disease, which is difficult to cure. In Western medicine, most patients can only rely on dialysis to maintain their condition.
She took a deep breath, nodded, and said, "Okay, I understand. Let me take your pulse first."
Tao Xiangjun quickly reached out his hand.
Kong Wange then placed three fingers on his wrist and closed her eyes.
Slowly, she frowned.
She opened her eyes and stared at Tao Xiangjun, lost in thought.
Seeing this, Xiaoxue, who was standing nearby, felt a pang of anxiety and quickly asked, "Sister Wange, is my father's condition very serious?"
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