Chapter 2812 - 1746: Xuan Hucao

Chapter 2812: Chapter 1746: Xuan Hucao

"Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong..."

Hui City.

Biluo Yunjian.

Pei Linhan continued knitting the hat with undivided attention. In just two days, the family atmosphere was entirely different. Li Wanrong was no longer criticizing but leisurely watching TV, while Pei Yunxi supported her head with one hand and quietly held the foundational work of magical realism, "Pedro Paramo," in the other.

How warm.

How harmonious.

Although someone left after a night, quite hurriedly, some people, merely by visiting, create extraordinary significance.

"Thud."

Picking up the remote, Li Wanrong paused the TV upon hearing the doorbell, then got up to see what was happening. But Pei Linhan, who was focused on knitting the sweater, adjusted his reading glasses and said, "I’ll go."

Li Wanrong turned to look and then thoughtfully sat back down, considering past experiences. Two days ago, wasn’t it due to her lack of sensitivity to life that a persistent person almost left without being invited in?

Pei Linhan put down the increasingly useful-looking yarn hat, took off his reading glasses, and got up to step out of the villa.

"Are you... Wang?"

Indeed.

How could someone outside be the same?

Outside the courtyard gate, a sturdy man appeared with a respectful smile that didn’t quite match his rugged appearance.

"Mr. Pei."

He was holding a long roll in his hands.

"And this is..."

Pei Linhan opened the gate with a puzzled expression.

"Brother Long asked me to deliver this gift to Mr. Pei, wishing Mr. Pei and Mrs. Pei a happy 30th anniversary."

Indeed, people with great magnanimity are not uncommon.

Yesterday’s martial arts match at the Half Day Leisure didn’t cause any adverse effects.

"Please, come in and have a seat."

Realizing, Pei Linhan extended an invitation.

"No, thank you..."

A refusal was expected.

"Have a glass of water."

Yesterday they said they would deliver a gift another day, and today they kept their promise. Understanding etiquette, Pei Linhan insisted on inviting him inside.

"Wang, Long Tao’s friend, here to deliver a gift to us."

Once inside the villa, Pei Linhan introduced.

"Mrs. Pei, Miss Pei."

Wang greeted them in turn, with great respect.

"Oh—Long Tao is really too kind, how could we accept this."

Li Wanrong certainly remembered what was said yesterday, but she didn’t expect that they showed no sign of minding. Less than 24 hours later, someone was sent with a gift, and she elegantly rose with a smile.

"Just a small gift, a token of respect, Brother Long insisted you must accept it."

Such genuine emotion, refusing would definitely hurt feelings. Seeing her daughter not saying anything, Li Wanrong went along and accepted the roll.

As expected.

It should contain a calligraphy or painting.

"Please thank Long Tao on our behalf then."

Pei Linhan came back with water, extended the teacup, and subconsciously asked, "Why didn’t Long Tao come?"

Being called Wang took the teacup with both hands, "Brother Long had some urgent matters to attend to and could only send me. I hope Mr. Pei doesn’t mind."

"We’ve known Long Tao for many years, Wang, no need for such formalities."

Pei Linhan laughed, then casually inquired, "What urgent matters?"

Wang raised the tea, silently sipping.

Seeing this, Pei Linhan grew slightly suspicious, "What’s wrong? Is it inconvenient to say?"

"Alright, why ask so much?"

Li Wanrong also noticed his unease.

After taking another sip, Wang lifted his head, grinning to reveal a relaxed smile, "Nothing. It’s nothing major either. A medical accident occurred recently at Licheng’s Maternal and Child Health Hospital, so Brother Long couldn’t make it personally."

Licheng.

Right next to Hui City.

A sibling city.

Pei Linhan was surprised, "Are you talking about the case of the few-month-old infant?"

Wang nodded, "Yes."

An infant just a few months old, diagnosed for surgery, whose parents, trusting the doctor, sent their daughter to the operating table, only to reunite later as worlds apart.

Because it happened next door, and the victim being so young, just a few months old, Hui City was almost entirely aware and deeply pained.

Who doesn’t have children?

If it was merely a failed surgery, that would be something. After all, doctors aren’t immortals; surgeries come with risks. But the key issue was, during the operation, the hospital concealed the real situation multiple times from the anxious parents outside the operating room. Despite the child’s precarious condition, they assured the parents all was well, claiming the minor surgery would only take three to four hours, but it was extended to over ten hours, and afterward, the cherished baby girl emerged a bruised corpse...

Of course.

There’s no such thing as 100% empathy, yet with a little perspective shift, one can feel heart-wrenching pain.

Simultaneously.

Uncontrollable anger arises.

Are they angels in white coats or demons disguised as angels?!

"That hospital, and Long Tao..."

Mentioning this, Pei Linhan’s expression changed slightly but didn’t react impulsively.

"Brother Long has no connection with that hospital."

"Then..."

"After the accident, the infant’s parents sought justice everywhere, and Brother Long provided them with some help."

"Does Long Tao know that family?"

Li Wanrong couldn’t help but interject, sensing he was being tactful.

"No, he doesn’t."

Pei Linhan and Li Wanrong were both stunned.

"If he doesn’t know them, then why..."

"Perhaps Brother Long just likes to get involved."

Wang drank his tea with a slight bitter smile.

The couple simultaneously fell silent, not speaking for a long time.

This tragedy, regardless of who is right or wrong, logically should involve reporting to the authorities or legal action, with no reason for someone like Long Tao to interfere.