Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1197 - 1199: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1197: Chapter 1199: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Wang San said, "Have you heard? The village chief is really sick now, he coughs up blood."

Zhang Qianqian agreed, "Yes, it’s been many days since I’ve seen him. He doesn’t even leave the house anymore. I heard that the illness is contagious; even his son and daughter-in-law dare not enter. They just leave food at his room’s door every day. With the village chief being this sick, how can he still eat?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Dabao quickly joined in, "What should we do? Has he seen a doctor?"

"Yes, yes, he has. The doctors in our village aren’t much help, and even the doctor from the neighboring village came, but it was no use. They even took him to the town for treatment, but nothing worked. I heard that his son is already arranging for a coffin," said Zhang Qianqian.

"How can that be?" Xia Dabao couldn’t help but feel angry, "He’s not even dead yet, why prepare a coffin?"

"The village chief is over fifty and sick like this; what else can be done? Moreover, the gentry in town said if he doesn’t get better, they should prepare to elect a new village chief. Now everyone in the village is talking about it."

Wang San said, "It’s said that they wanted to support Uncle Zhao, but with the trouble Uncle Zhao ran into with Widow Chen recently, well, it’s been the talk of the town; it might be difficult for him."

"But Uncle Zhao is still the designated candidate," Zhang Qianqian said, "though we all hope he doesn’t become the village chief. If he does, imagine how bossy Zhao Datu would become. I really hope the village chief’s illness will get better soon so we won’t need to replace him. Our current village chief is so good; it’s because of him our village is so peaceful. I think he fell ill from overworking."

After hearing this, Xia Dabao also felt a tightness in her chest, as everyone knew the village chief was a good person. Her mother had said that when she first came here with her, the village chief had helped them out. Back then her father hadn’t returned, and many thought her mother was a widow, with some men even trying to harass her. All were scolded by the village chief. Although her mother knew Martial Arts was invulnerable, it’s always better to avoid trouble; she had always thought highly of the village chief.

Thinking of this, Xia Dabao then saw Tian Xiaobei and couldn’t help but say, "Xiaobei, why don’t you go see if you can treat the village chief’s illness?"

Tian Xiaobei hesitated, "Me? I... that might not work."

"Why not? You’ve read so many medical books, you must know something. Besides, they’re already preparing a coffin for him. Just try your best; whatever level you can treat him to, that’s what we’ll accept, just to buy some time," Xia Dabao said.

Tian Xiaobei looked at Zhang Qianqian and then at Wang San, still looking troubled. He finally pulled Xia Dabao aside and whispered, "Dabao, the village chief might have Tuberculosis. This disease isn’t difficult to treat, but it takes time."

"Then let’s take the time," Xia Dabao said.

"It’s not that simple. Last night at dinner, Auntie Zhao kept saying she hoped the village chief would die soon. Once he’s gone, Uncle Zhao could take over as village chief. Although Uncle Zhao’s character is questionable, Auntie Zhao said she could make some arrangements in town to ensure Uncle Zhao becomes the village chief. By the way, I heard your father is also one of the candidates for village chief, but given your father’s character, he probably wouldn’t be interested in the position."

Xia Dabao said, "Exactly, my dad has always said he just wants to be a carefree farmer."