NOVPUBChapter 229: Chapter 229: The Corpse Collector
Chapter 229 -229: The Corpse Collector
An Zhiyuan pulled Bai Xiao aside and gave her instructions. No one knew better than he did the cost that Bai Xiao had to pay for treating and saving people. If possible, he would rather be the one accompanying her.
“I’ve already arranged everything with Xiaohan. Once you’re there, you can ask him directly for anything you need. Don’t shortchange yourself. Here, this is for you. I had planned to bring it to you yesterday, but things were too hectic, and I was too busy to give it to you.
“Inside is an electric heating vest, as well as some chocolate that my friend brought back from abroad, and there’s also a bottle of cocoa powder. Take them all with you, and don’t let them keep drinking brown sugar water anymore. Cocoa powder has better caloric content than brown sugar water. This vest is designed based on the principle of electric blankets and is a patented product developed by an alumnus of mine; it’s not available on the market yet. I think these two items are what you need most.
“When I’m not with you, you must protect yourself. Remember, no one’s life in this world is more important than yours. Although you are a doctor and saving lives is your duty, remember, you are very important to me. I would rather you be selfish and, when faced with a difficult choice that involves risk, that you choose to protect yourself.”
An Zhiyuan stuffed the items into Bai Xiao’s handbag.
Bai Xiao smiled. To An Zhiyuan, she seemed like the selfless Angel in white, but how would he know that privately, she cherished her own life more than anyone else? Treating and saving people, absolutely, but in this life, she would never sacrifice herself for someone else again.
“Okay, I understand. I’m very selfish and I cherish my life a lot.” Her voice was low and soft, as if wringing water from it—this was the coquettishness that only An Zhiyuan would know.
A shadow crossed An Zhiyuan’s eyes.
Bai Song also strode to his sister’s side. “Xiao, remember to take care of yourself.” The meaning in his eyes was clear only to Bai Xiao. With so many people there, Bai Song couldn’t speak too bluntly, but his meaning was for her to be careful.
Careful of what?
Was there a need to explain?
This was probably a secret known only to the four siblings.
Bai Xiao nodded, “Brother, don’t worry.”
Now she had confidence, because it wasn’t like before. Her special ability was enough for self-protection.
After getting everything ready, Bai Xiao left with Principal Jiang and Wang Han, with a sedan parked downstairs.
It was practically non-stop all the way. The car arrived at the airport, and Bai Xiao saw Xiaoli, who had been waiting with luggage. Six hours later, they had landed at Capital Airport.
The car picking them up had been waiting outside the airport all along.
What Bai Xiao could feel on the way was that the speed was simply unimaginable.
It seemed the Jiang Family’s connections were formidable. Just the operation along the way, including the flights’ takeoff and landing… Getting a plane ticket wasn’t something you could just decide to buy and get immediately. This was 1985, not the future. For many flights, there might only be one a day, and it was unlikely she could have been so lucky to catch a flight without the coordination and cooperation of various parties. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
As soon as the car arrived at the Jiang Family’s place.
Bai Xiao and Xiaoli were both a little surprised; this courtyard was the famous Siheyuan.
The courtyard was quite exquisite, and it seemed that only one family lived in the vast yard. Unlike other Siheyuans Bai Xiao had seen, which housed many families in one courtyard, it was clear from the meticulous maintenance and repair that the owner of this courtyard took great care in its upkeep.
Xiaoli followed Bai Xiao closely and couldn’t help but lean towards her. Capital City was different from other places. Just by looking at these magnificent buildings, which were completely different in style from their hometown, it was easy to feel a strong sense of inferiority.
“Doctor Bai, this place is so imposing!”
She spoke softly to Bai Xiao, afraid of being overheard, but she couldn’t contain her excitement.
After all, this was Capital City. As a doctor from a poor rural hospital, she had never dreamed of coming here.
The excitement in her heart needed no expression.
Bai Xiao gave her a sidelong glance, and Xiaoli immediately fell silent. Bai Xiao had made it clear through their interactions over the past few days, with just one look, when it was appropriate to speak and when it wasn’t.
Now was definitely not the time to speak.
Quietly following behind Bai Xiao,
they entered the door and saw a young man bidding farewell to an elderly gentleman with white hair. The headmaster Jiang nodded in acknowledgment, and as the young man finished seeing off the elder, he quickly caught up and couldn’t help but size up the few people in front of him.
“Uncle, are these the doctors?”
Headmaster Jiang immediately introduced Bai Xiao, “This is my nephew Jiang Shaoqing, and this is Doctor Bai Xiao, whom I have specially invited to treat the old master.”
Jiang Shaoqing sized up Bai Xiao, who, in turn, was secretly astonished.
She didn’t know about others, but this Jiang Shaoqing was to become a renowned CEO of a listed company, rumored to have a net worth beyond that of the founder of a certain treasure-like company. However, he was extremely low-profile, a reserved and understated person who rarely let others know about his affairs. His wealth and legend were, of course, hot topics among later generations.
She had met him because this Jiang Shaoqing was the very person who had ultimately buried her remains.
After being controlled by others for many years, she met Jiang Shaoqing because his wife had contracted an incurable disease. In his efforts to save his wife, Jiang Shaoqing spared no expense. She was the savior; of course, her price was not low at the time. Jiang Shaoqing had to spend fifteen percent of his company’s equity to save his wife’s life.
It was because Jiang Shaoqing agreed to this condition without considering the cost that Bai Xiao took a high opinion of him and felt that he was a man of deep affection and gratitude. Jiang Shaoqing did not regard their transaction as squaring accounts with silver and goods for the shares given, but instead, he genuinely cherished her.
He tried several times to save her, but alas, all attempts fell short. How could the opposing party with such formidable methods and powerful background easily let go of her, their cash cow? Thus, when she was on her last breath, the last person she saw turned out to be Jiang Shaoqing, who had brought people to collect her body.
This should be credited to her soul still witnessing the final scene after her death.
To think that this was Jiang Shaoqing’s home!
It must be fate!
Isn’t it said that one should repay kindness and seek vengeance for grievances?
In her previous life, she failed to touch her enemies because they were too powerful, and many were forced to cooperate with her out of fear for their own inevitable suffering and mortality, compelled to work for that person.
What about this life?
Now that she had met Jiang Shaoqing, such a potential powerhouse, as long as she prepared in advance, she believed she could help him reach even greater heights. Jiang Shaoqing’s temperament should be capable of dealing with that person.
This time, she couldn’t let that person have such an easy escape.
To crush her while she’s still budding?
Shang Kaiwen, this time, I’m back.
Let’s see if you still have the fate to reach that step.
Bai Xiao smiled and greeted Jiang Shaoqing.
