Xiao Shuye pushed Xiao Xueqi, and they arrived.
"Master?"
"I'm here, not dying. I want to live well, longer than anyone else."
"Right."
"Right."
Tian Jing and Doctor Yang said in unison.
Hearing his master's voice, Xiao Shuye was relieved and brought Xiao Xueqi into the clinic.
Seeing the silver needles on his master's chest and head, he was heartbroken and shed tears, "Master has suffered."
"Useless."
Grandpa Xiao gently chided the old servant beside him, also blaming himself for his weakness and kindness.
"Wipe away those useless tears. From now on, no more crying. Face every day with a smile."
"Yes, yes."
Xiao Shuye raised his hand to wipe away tears, "Little Miss, Mr. Xiao is here to pay the medical fees."
Tian Jing winked at Doctor Yang.
Doctor Yang understood immediately, "Yuan Man, count how many needles there are. One yuan for the needle usage fee, one yuan for sterilization, one yuan for needling, and one yuan for consultation."
Yuan Man, who always had a poker face, couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
Xiao Xueqi immediately protested, "This is extortion!"
"So what? Is more money more precious than life? From now on, if you need medical treatment, will you discuss the price before rescue, okay?"
This was a blatant threat, and Xiao Xueqi dared not say he wouldn't get sick.
Even if he didn't get sick, he couldn't guarantee that his father, who vomited blood from anger at the collapse of his house and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment, wouldn't get sick.
He could only grit his teeth and agree, "Let's calculate the cost."
Yuan Man's voice remained cold, "Twenty-eight needles, one hundred and twelve yuan."
Xiao Xueqi was embarrassed, "I, I'll go back and get it."
Tian Jing beckoned to Xiao Shuye, "Uncle Xiao, you watch Grandpa, I'll go back with Mr. Xiao to get the money."
"Also, ask those outsiders what exactly they said to my grandpa to injure him like this? And ask for some living expenses."
Looking at Tian Jing's retreating back, Doctor Yang felt he was at a loss. Tian Jing would definitely ask for more than he did.
"Old friend, your granddaughter is extraordinary. She's skilled in both civil and martial arts."
"That she is."
Grandpa Xiao replied proudly, subtly outmaneuvering his two elder brothers who had plotted against him their whole lives.
Heh, he wondered if his father would jump out of his coffin in anger.
Whether Grandpa Xiao would jump out of his coffin, Tian Jing didn't know.
Elder Master Xiao almost jumped into his coffin from anger caused by Tian Jing.
Elder Master Xiao was furious when his eldest son described how the doctor calculated the consultation fees.
Then, Tian Jing's exorbitant demand of five hundred yuan for living expenses almost made him faint.
"No, no, just a few needles and over a hundred yuan? Just fainting for a bit and five hundred yuan? Why don't you go and rob people?"
"Robbery is illegal."
Tian Jing said calmly, "I told you to come and discuss things with me. My grandpa would not inquire about anything, but you refused to listen."
"His health is very poor. If he hadn't been treated by doctors for some time, he would have been gone by now."
"Your father had already divided the family property. He no longer has the courtyard house; only Xiao Wei has a ranch."
"If you want it, go find Xiao Wei. There's no need to commit murder for wealth."
Elder Master Xiao almost fell, "You need to be careful with your words. What do you mean by murder for wealth?"
Tian Jing looked at him dismissively, "You didn't plot, but your wife did it for you. Xu Ma is a witness."
"By the way, where is Xu Ma? Has she been harmed by you? No, I'm going to call the police to arrest you."
"What are you yelling about?"
Second Master Xiao anxiously stopped Tian Jing, "Xu Ma is watching the courtyard house."
Tian Jing didn't believe him, "Watching? Hasn't it all collapsed? Why would someone still be watching? How? Open air?"
Second Master Xiao coughed uncomfortably, "Cough, cough, the toilet, the toilet is still there."
"How despicable, how shameless!"
Tian Jing cursed directly, "A woman who has worked for you for most of her life is arranged to guard the collapsed ruins in the toilet. Do you have any bottom line as humans?"
Xiao Xueqi glanced at the crowd gathered outside the courtyard gate and nudged his cousin.
Xiao Xueping tugged at his father's sleeve, "Dad, don't make such a scene."
Elder Master Xiao, who was holding his chest in anger, watched as his second brother took out six hundred yuan and gave it to Tian Jing.
He even haggled with Tian Jing, saying that the twelve yuan for the doctor should be deducted from the five hundred yuan; they really had no money.
They would have to make an international call to have money sent.
After receiving the money, Tian Jing acted cute, "Alright, let's forget the twelve yuan. But if you cause trouble again, and I come to collect money, the twelve yuan will be added."
"Yes, yes."
Second Master Xiao agreed, hoping Tian Jing would leave quickly.
Taking the money, Tian Jing waved to Elder Master Xiao, "Elder Master Xiao, a mere faint costs five hundred yuan! You can try it too and see if I'll compensate you with five hundred yuan."
After her retort, ignoring Elder Master Xiao's expression, Tian Jing grabbed a large wad of cash and walked out of the courtyard. She then said to the villagers who were watching the fun.
"See? Rich people are different. They'll squeeze hard when they have the right and reason. When they don't, don't mess around, it's illegal."
"Dad~ Dad~"
Xiao Xueqi quickly patted his father's chest and pleaded, "Dad, calculate how much each needle costs. In this impoverished mountain village, there's only that one clinic. Please don't be angry, we really have no money."
Elder Master Xiao slowly exhaled, "Quickly go and find out the address here. Go to the county and make a call to have money sent."
"Yes, yes."
Tian Jing went all the way to the clinic with the money. On her way, she stopped by the Wang family's house and specifically instructed them not to sell vegetables to the Xiao family, no matter how much money they offered.
The Wang family agreed, of course.
After giving Yuan Man one hundred and ten yuan, Tian Jing said to Xiao Shuye.
"Help Grandpa home to rest. Stay with him at all times and don't interact with those people. They might not have much money left. Be careful they don't set their sights on Grandpa's belongings."
"Yes."
Tian Jing circled the village and collected the energy from the vegetables she had supplied to several households.
Finally, she went to warn Ouyang Meihua and her mother-in-law, "Absolutely do not sell vegetables or fruits to them. Failure to deliver vegetables on time and in full quantity will result in compensation."
"What if they eat and drink well, and I still can't get rid of them? They have plenty of money and don't care how much the villagers charge; they care about their health."
"Our place is a bit remote, but for them, it's a good place for health preservation. Haven't you seen that Grandpa's health has improved significantly?"
"If it drags on, villagers who can earn money will hope they stay. Under the watchful eyes of the Xiao family, can I still live freely?"
Mother Li repeatedly assured her that she would not be soft-hearted.
Meihua slapped the table, "What kind of people! They always come at inconvenient times for me."
"And this baby is so stubborn, it's past the due date and still not out. I've been carrying it for long enough. Ouch~"
Ouyang Meihua's face turned pale, "It's coming, it's coming."
Mother Li quickly busied herself, "Damai, hurry and call Sister-in-law Niu. Xiaomai, hurry and boil water."
"Okay."
"Okay."
Tian Jing smiled, "Am I the aunt who induces labor?"
Ouyang Meihua gasped, "Why didn't you come earlier to induce labor? What were you so busy with?"
"I was busy with many things. I haven't finished yet, and the Xiao family came to cause trouble again. I'm even busier."
After Damai called Sister-in-law Niu, she went to the clinic to call Doctor Yang, "Doctor Yang, my mother is about to give birth. Please come and check on her later."
"Okay."
Hearing Doctor Yang agree, Damai turned and ran off.
Doctor Yang looked at his junior nephew, "Are you going or am I?"
Yuan Man said nothing and turned to leave for the opposite side.
Doctor Yang sighed. Was his junior nephew planning to remain single for life?