Chapter 811: Chapter 799
Le Zhengsheng nodded, thinking that such a difficult-to-appoint doctor must come with a steep fee.
"Yeah."
Gu Xiaoning looked at the time and stood up, "I need to start cooking now. After eating, we should hurry over; we can’t be late!"
After taking a couple of steps, she turned back. Le Zhengsheng understood, "Go ahead, I’ll watch over Little Zheng for you."
"Okay..." Gu Xiaoning nodded, "But don’t talk to him or get too close... He’s only close to me; if anyone else touches him, he’ll go wild."
"Alright," Le Zhengsheng replied, "I understand."
Gu Xiaoning turned around and went to occupy herself, leaving only Le Zhengsheng facing Little Zheng.
...
"Time to eat!"
Gu Xiaoning quickly made dinner and came to call Le Zhengsheng and Little Zheng.
"Okay." Le Zhengsheng got up and walked outside.
"Hmm?" Gu Xiaoning looked suspicious, "You and Little Zheng, nothing happened, right?"
"What could happen?" Le Zhengsheng laughed, "You might not know this, but I’ve taken care of kids before. Little Mantou... Before he returned to Holy City, I often looked after him. Even though I’m not his father, it did give me experience in raising children."
"Oh."
Gu Xiaoning nodded and couldn’t help but smile.
This was the first time Little Zheng could peacefully interact with an outsider for such an extended period; she had been tense while cooking.
Seems like Le Zhengsheng and Little Zheng... have a connection! If later on...
"Pah!" Gu Xiaoning was startled by her own thoughts and spat, "What’s Gu Xiaoning thinking? With such heavy responsibilities at home and still thinking about marriage? Besides, he doesn’t even have you in his heart!"
"Gu Xiaoning! Serve the food!"
Le Zhengsheng called from outside, and Gu Xiaoning quickly responded, "Coming, coming!"
The dining table was set with simple home-cooked dishes.
Le Zhengsheng held onto his rice bowl, somewhat dazed.
Gu Xiaoning smiled awkwardly, "Sorry! I didn’t know you were coming, didn’t buy any special ingredients... You’re not used to it, right? It’s rather plain."
"No."
Le Zhengsheng shook his head, smiling bitterly.
"When I was young, for her, I abandoned home and followed her to the Northwest Desert all by myself. During that time, I’d gone through every hardship imaginable. It doesn’t matter... Back then, I was always exhausted, about to collapse. But as long as I returned home and ate the food she cooked, I felt like that was enough for a lifetime."
Gu Xiaoning froze, and again... Yu Sangwan?
What kind of past was this?
"Northwest Desert? Young?"
"Mm." Le Zhengsheng nodded, "We’re the same age; back then, just slightly older than you are now."
"Ah." Gu Xiaoning nodded; indeed, he’s loved all the way from youth till now.
She didn’t understand, "Then why haven’t you been together after all these years?"
Le Zhengsheng pursed his lips, "Because the rival is too strong."
"Is that so?" Gu Xiaoning stared wide-eyed, "You’re already great! What kind of rival, so formidable?"
"Tch." Le Zhengsheng curled his lips, chuckling, "Guan Chao, President Helian."
"..." Gu Xiaoning’s mouth gaped wide open, too shocked to speak. That rival was indeed overwhelmingly strong!
Le Zhengsheng picked up a slice of egg roll and stuffed it into her open mouth, "Eat up! So curious."
"Oh." Gu Xiaoning was momentarily stunned, who had she met?
All these upper-echelon dignitaries of Z Country!
Le Zhengsheng laughed, "Eat well, my car’s parked at the alley entrance; this afternoon I’ll take you and Little Zheng to see the doctor."
Little Zheng’s appointment was at a specialized autism treatment center.
Gu Xiaoning brought Little Zheng inside for the appointment while Le Zhengsheng waited outside.
During the wait, he searched online with his phone. This institution was quite reputable... Although autism still isn’t curable, with treatment, the children leaving here can lead ordinary lives.
However, the fees were also very high.
Le Zhengsheng couldn’t help but frown, glancing towards the examination room.
Can Gu Xiaoning afford it with her financial situation?
It took a long time before Gu Xiaoning emerged with Little Zheng.
Le Zhengsheng immediately stood up, "How was it?"
Gu Xiaoning’s face was glowing, "The doctor said there’s still hope for my brother... He’s different from other children; he responds to me."
"Mm." Le Zhengsheng nodded slightly, "That’s good news. So now?"
Gu Xiaoning rubbed Little Zheng’s head, "Let’s take him home first; we need to gather funds... The treatment cost is quite high."
Le Zhengsheng paused, "How much?"
"Hmm?" Gu Xiaoning mentioned a figure, then smiled, "It’s okay; since I’ve been prepared mentally for a while, I wasn’t startled."
For Le Zhengsheng, this amount was really not much.
But how could he give it to her? Was their relationship at that point? If he offered her money, would Gu Xiaoning accept it?
Gu Xiaoning walked ahead a bit, looked back at Le Zhengsheng, "Ah Sheng, aren’t you coming?"
"Well..." Le Zhengsheng caught up, "About the money..."
Gu Xiaoning smiled broadly, "Don’t worry! I’ll definitely gather enough. Although my dad often comes asking for money, I’ve actually been saving up. I’ve been waiting a long time for this doctor’s appointment and saved up for it, really!"
At that, Le Zhengsheng had nothing else to say.
"That’s good."
"Let’s go!"
"Ningning," Le Zhengsheng suddenly called her again.
"Hmm?" Gu Xiaoning looked up, her dark eyes clear of any dust.
Le Zhengsheng frowned slightly, "If you have any trouble, you must tell me; I’ll help you."
"Hehe." Gu Xiaoning laughed like sunshine, "I know! Not needed now, really."
She suddenly approached and linked her arm with Le Zhengsheng’s, "Let’s go! You came to find me today, and I haven’t properly spent time with you; I even made you my driver... How about this, since Little Zheng’s seen the doctor, it’s been a while since I took him out to play, let’s go to the beach!"
Le Zhengsheng was infected by her smile, and smiled, "Alright."
...
This is a city in the sea.
Though the economy might not be that developed, the environment is superb, with many indigenous homes on the island.
Gu Xiaoning carried Little Zheng while running and playing along the coastline.
Le Zhengsheng watched from afar, holding a bottle of mineral water. His gaze remained on Gu Xiaoning... What a resilient spirit! Despite living such a difficult life, with seemingly nothing going her way, she still manages to be so confident.
Just like now, accompanying Little Zheng, mostly amusing herself, while Little Zheng rarely reacts... Yet she remains completely undeterred, never impatient.
Thinking about himself, Le Zhengsheng smiled. "Ah Sheng, your life truly is decadent!"
...
Guan Chao.
Qin Mengshu’s case has been officially submitted to the Ministry of Justice, and the date for the first trial has been set.
On her way to the hospital, Gong Xueyan was intercepted by Qin Shaoju.
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