Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 454 - 455

Chapter 454: 455

Provincial People’s Hospital, inside Qian Fuchen’s ward.

Qian Fuyu stood anxiously at the door of the ward, glancing back and forth, occasionally muttering to himself, "Strange, why haven’t they arrived yet?"

"Six, since Mr. Xiao said he would come, he will definitely arrive. Being as restless as ants on a hot pan is pointless."

On the sickbed, dressed in patient attire and peacefully flipping through a copy of "Das Kapital," Qian Fuchen slowly closed the book and looked at his brother pacing back and forth at the doorway, speaking calmly.

Qian Fuchen’s face was thin and pale, looking frail, but his eyes sparkled with a hint of vitality that wasn’t present before.

Seeing his third brother so calm and unruffled, Qian Fuyu couldn’t help but admire him, realizing more than ever that supporting his third brother in taking charge of the Qian Family was a wise decision. Among all his brothers, if it had been anyone else, it would have been impossible for the Qian Family to develop to its current state!

The only regret was that his wife and child passed away early. Spending years managing the family business meant neglecting his only son, leading to his unimpressive current state.

Thinking of his only nephew, Qian Fuyu couldn’t help but feel a profound sadness in his heart.

Because of the trouble Qian Xiaojie caused this time, the Qian Family’s losses could be described as severe, and even ’severe’ might not be enough to describe it. In the end, though Elder Mr. Ma personally intervened, the Zhang Family still gave Mr. Ma face by agreeing to give the Qian Family a chance. However, they set a very harsh condition. With the losses caused by the Zhang Family’s aggressive suppression, the Qian Family had nearly halved in size.

The fruits of Qian Fuchen’s lifelong efforts seemed to have slipped away like running water. While the Qian Family was still alive and remained one of D city’s major families, their status had plummeted, no longer the glorious leading family of D city. The journey back to their former status seemed uncertain and long.

"Six, Mr. Xiao should be a man of his word. Let’s just wait quietly."

Qian Fuchen looked at the expression on his brother’s face, something complex flashing in his eyes, and after a while, he softly spoke.

"I... I’m just worried, you know. I know Mr. Xiao is a man who keeps his promises, but... it’s been so long, why hasn’t he arrived? Do you think something unexpected happened? Should I give him another call to ask?"

Hearing his third brother’s words, Qian Fuyu suddenly snapped back to reality, his face showing a touch of embarrassment, then he looked at Qian Fuchen with a gaze seeking approval.

Qian Fuchen pondered for a moment but still shook his head.

For some reason, the image of Xiao Yi came to his mind. That young man he once found so annoying, had labeled as a charlatan from Jianghu, his lean figure and pale face now invoked a rare sense of trust; he subconsciously felt that Xiao Yi must be a man of his word, without any doubt...

Life... is truly wonderful...

Feeling that strange change in his heart, Qian Fuchen’s eyes couldn’t help but reveal a bitter smile. If only he had been calm at the beginning, not so rash, and not influenced by that unfilial son of his, perhaps things would have turned out differently...

In the past few days staying here, it was naturally impossible to keep it from Divine Doctor An Jinhua, nor had he intended to conceal it. On the second day, Divine Doctor An made time to visit him. After hearing about the treatment process and that he could only extend his life by three years, Divine Doctor An just sighed. If he had followed his advice at the beginning and let Xiao Yi carry out the treatment, things might not have turned out this way, and he would have had at least five more years to live, maybe even ten if he was lucky...

Three years, I should be content...

I hope I can make good use of these three years to get all my affairs in order...

After a long while, Qian Fuchen sighed softly, lifting his head again and murmuring in his heart.

.........

Xiao Yi had already visited Qian Fuchen’s sickroom more than once; he had been to this hospital building several times and could say he knew the way well. Entering the hospital, he made a beeline for the building.

Just like Elder Mr. Ma’s sickroom, Qian Fuchen’s was a high-level VIP special care room, exclusively for important patients, located on a quiet side of the hospital building that offered a beautiful view. Exiting the elevator, Xiao Yi hurried straight toward the direction on the left that he remembered, but just after he had walked a few steps, he suddenly felt several hurried footsteps rushing from behind him, along with an urgent voice that spoke up.

"This must be the place, right?"

"Yes, it should be on the left, just a little further."

Initially, Xiao Yi didn’t pay much attention to the footsteps behind him, as in a hospital, such situations were quite normal. Family members or the hospital staff often rushed like this when a patient’s IV finished or if any complications arose. However, upon hearing these two voices, Xioa Yi’s brows immediately furrowed, and his steps halted abruptly.

Confident in his memory, almost as soon as he heard these two voices, he identified them as Qian Fuchen’s son, Qian Xiaojie, and his nephew, Qian Xiaofeng.

His impression of these two individuals was extremely poor.

In particular, the sinister Qian Xiaofeng could be said to have made the worst possible impression!

But overall, his impression of the entire Qian Family wasn’t favorable. His treatment of Qian Fuchen was only out of respect for Elder Mr. Ma.

After pausing briefly, he took a deep breath and decided not to bother with the two behind him, continuing on his way.

However, things in this world are never perfect. Xiao Yi didn’t want to pay them any attention and simply walked on, but the brothers Qian Xiaojie and Qian Xiaofeng couldn’t ignore Xiao Yi, this ’enemy’ of theirs!

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