Chapter 2832 - 1757: Integrity_2

Chapter 2832: Chapter 1757: Integrity_2

The truth proves.

Not everyone bends to the opinions of others.

The hospital is truly strong and firm. No matter the winds from east, west, north, or south, I remain unmoved.

"And then?"

"Then, I definitely made sure that family refused to reconcile! Sis, you didn’t see the child’s mother with your own eyes, she’s only in her twenties, not much older than me, but her hair is already turning white..."

Li’er gently took a breath, "They’ll probably live under the shadow of this accident for the rest of their lives, and if we want to offer them some solace, the only way is to reveal the truth."

"So I told them to go to River City for an autopsy!"

"Won’t the autopsy also cause them secondary harm?"

Pei Yunxi stared at her.

"Sis."

Li’er smiled bitterly, "If the hospital dared to take responsibility, then we shouldn’t have reached this step at all. But the reality is right in front of us, those people are arrogant and reckless, is there any other path for that family besides this one?

Right now, the only one who can help them is the child.

The child must also be waiting to say a final goodbye to the parents."

Pei Yunxi was silent for a moment, "Who taught you to say these things?"

"My own thoughts!"

Li’er retorted.

Pei Yunxi saw through her, "You don’t have that kind of linguistic skill."

Li’er was speechless, then coldly scoffed, "Indeed, beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Pei Yunxi remained unruffled, "Did he win you over again?"

"..."

For a moment, Li’er didn’t know whether to be angry or amused. She stuffed her hands into her fluffy short down jacket pockets and said seriously, "I never focus on the person, only the matter. Some people observe petty etiquette but lack integrity, whereas he does the opposite."

Is this praising or mocking?

Regardless of praise or mockery, Pei Yunxi did not comment, "You’ve completed your mission, don’t get involved anymore."

How could she be so confident in giving orders?

Li’er felt it was unfair again, wanting to argue, but her body wouldn’t cooperate. Her mind thought one thing, but her actions said another. She clearly wanted to assert her independence, but ended up silently following her cousin back to the banquet hall.

"Is the trouble solved?"

Main table.

Pei Linhan quietly asked Long Tao, expressing concern.

Even while sending gifts and attending in person, the influential figure from Hui City’s three districts and eight counties showed no signs of being troubled, full of energy, confusedly asking back, "Trouble? Me? Did Uncle Pei hear some rumors?"

"Don’t hide it anymore. Doing good deeds, what’s there to fear?"

Pei Linhan laughed, "That family from Licheng, they’re so pitiful, what you did was a noble act, admirable."

As Pei Linhan spoke, he gave a thumbs up to the other.

Long Tao suddenly realized, "It must be Wang who spouted nonsense in front of Uncle Pei."

"You’re too cautious. The Lei Feng era is over; when you do good deeds, people must know, and the more who know, the better. This way, when those scoundrels try to make things difficult for you, they’ll have to think twice."

Long Tao smiled, nodding, "Uncle Pei is insightful."

"Though I can’t match you, I’ve lived for decades. I still know the intricacies of society."

Pei Linhan chuckled lightly, "Long Tao, when I say something, don’t take it to heart. People like you are truly righteous."

Hearing this, Long Tao’s smile grew firmer, "For that recognition, I owe Uncle Pei a toast."

"Haha, cheers."

"Clink."

The glasses collided.

Not only righteous, but people like Long Tao are also straightforward, finishing the wine from the decanter in one gulp without even furrowing a brow.

"Sorry to make Uncle Pei worried. It was just a small effort, minor issues, the true righteousness is still with Miss Pei."

"Did you also see what she posted on Star Sky?"

"Yes." Long Tao nodded.

Pei Linhan’s smile lifted proudly, yet he spoke lightly, "It was just a small effort for her as well."

"But it’s not the same."

Long Tao shook his head, smiling, "Compared to Miss Pei, I fall short."

"I truly don’t believe society has devolved to the point of not distinguishing between right and wrong. If that’s the case, it’s better for her not to be a star. Money isn’t everything; once the conscience is lost, no amount of money can buy it back."

"Uncle Pei’s words have truly taught me a lot."

"Haha, cut the flattery."

The banquet hall was filled with joyful laughter and an atmosphere of celebration.

"Sis!"

Li’er, who was following back, suddenly stopped.

Pei Yunxi turned her head.

Li’er took out her phone and pointed with her other hand, "The family is calling."

Pei Yunxi turned around.

"Answer."

Luo Li’er walked to the corner and answered the call, "Hello, this is Luo Li’er."

"Miss Luo..."

After listening to the hurried account from the other end, Luo Li’er looked shocked, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"Suicide? How is that possible?!"

"The police just called us, saying that the guy named Xiao jumped from the hospital, died on the spot."

Luo Li’er was distracted.

"Miss Luo, what should we do now? Xiao is dead, we..."

Luo Li’er seemed to feel the other party’s reliance on her, a feeling she rarely experienced, causing her chaotic thoughts to quickly gather.

"When exactly did he die?"

"The police didn’t specify the exact time, only said it was around noon."

"Noon, it’s now barely past one, and already determined as suicide this quickly?"

"They said it was a preliminary judgment based on the scene."

Luo Li’er’s dark eyes sparkled with a calm light. She looked at her cousin with composure and said over the phone, "It’s not normal. He chose not to jump earlier but waited until I found you and then jumped immediately after asking you to go to River City for the autopsy, too coincidental."

"Miss Luo, are you saying he didn’t die naturally?"

Luo Li’er didn’t answer, wisely saying, "Do you have any thoughts?"

The other end was silent, clearly caught off guard by the sudden change and now at a loss.

Indeed.

The chief surgeon jumped to his death.

In a way, it might be a debt paid in blood.

Do they still need to continue "fussing"?

"If you just wanted that doctor to pay the price, then your wish has been fulfilled, no need to go to River City any further, but if you are seeking the truth..."

Luo Li’er didn’t make the decision for them, "You decide for yourselves."

"We want to go to River City!"

After a moment, a determined voice came from the other end.

"We want the truth!"

"Hmm. Wishing you a smooth journey."

"Thank you, Miss Luo, thank you."

Luo Li’er hung up the phone.

"Sis, that chief surgeon jumped and committed suicide."

Pei Yunxi responded with an "Hmm," her stunning face showing no waves, seemingly unsurprised.

Luo Li’er raised a smile.

Why shouldn’t she smile?

No matter the truth, at least some villains have started to pay the price, rather than a handout of ten thousand yuan.

"Sis, even with your more than 80 million fans, you’re not as impressive as me. You post on Star Sky, and they don’t take it seriously, but as soon as I go to Licheng, they get scared enough to start jumping off buildings."

Luo Li’er lifted her chin slightly, starting to feel smug.

"Remember the fable?"

Confronted with her sister’s provocation once again, Pei Yunxi remained calm and composed.

"What fable?"

"In a dense forest, a hungry tiger is looking for food, and suddenly finds a fox. The fox, seeing it was about to be eaten, cleverly said to the tiger: You don’t dare to eat me! I’m sent by the Heavenly Emperor to manage the beasts, eating me means defying the divine will..."

Just as the story began, Luo Li’er’s little face drooped instantly, then she clenched her hand and quickly gathered herself.

"Hmph."

"I’m just borrowing the tiger’s prestige as a fox, so what?"

"He’s not my senior anymore. Is it okay for me to borrow his prestige?"

Pei Yunxi quietly looked at her sister, who had just been calling "that guy."

"Where’s your integrity?"

Integrity?

If Luo Li’er changed the word "integrity" slightly and threw it back, it would be a decisive blow, but obviously, she wasn’t bold enough yet.

"I can’t let Sis sacrifice for nothing, right?"

She replied with meaning.

Pei Yunxi’s face unknowingly grew warm.

There’s a saying that’s quite true.

A family’s leap requires sacrificing someone’s fate as the price.

Yes.

Very reasonable.

Since the facts were already established and irreversible, the most rational course for those under the shade of the tree is to enjoy the benefits and maximize the blessings.

"Hungry."

Luo Li’er rubbed her belly, swaggering, turned, and walked toward the main table.

Pei Yunxi took a deep breath, still holding her goddess-like demeanor, stepped forward to follow, her posture still so mesmerizing, without the slightest change ～