Chapter 122 - He took a step

Xia Zhuozhuo was not surprised at Xia Huaizheng's refusal, as if all this was within her expectations. She did not rush to speak, but waited for the opportunity to let Xia Huaijin mention it first. Xia Huaijin was anxious and mentioned Xia Zhuozhuo's recent heroic deeds of risking his life to treat the Chinese painting master Zhao Ti. "Xiao Qi's medical skills can be said to be a miracle. Even the surgeon who performed the surgery on Master Zhao Ti now admires Xiao Qi." Xia Huaijin's words were full of praise for Xia Zhuozhuo. Xia Huaizheng heard this, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He originally thought that Xia Zhuozhuo was only proficient in traditional Chinese medicine, but he never thought that she could perform surgery. However, this surprise was fleeting, and he quickly returned to his previous indifferent look. "Really, no need..." Xia Huaizheng declined again. Xia Zhuozhuo finally couldn't hold back. She stared at Xia Huaizheng's slightly dim eyes, with a hint of provocation in her tone: "Brother, you refused my treatment. Are you a coward? Are you afraid that after igniting the fire of hope, you will fall into the abyss of despair again?" Xia Huaizheng's body trembled slightly, and it was obvious that Xia Zhuozhuo had hit the nail on the head. Xia Huaijin was also startled, and quickly winked at Xia Zhuozhuo, indicating that she should be careful when speaking, and that the eldest brother could not withstand too much stimulation. But Xia Zhuozhuo was unmoved. She believed that if Xia Huaizheng could not even withstand this little stimulation, then he was not worthy of being her eldest brother, let alone teaching Bai Zhifu a lesson in the future. Fortunately, Xia Huaizheng was not overly stimulated by this. He just remained silent for two seconds, and then nodded calmly: "Yes, I am indeed afraid and timid... Xiaoqi, I'm sorry to make you laugh." Xia Zhuozhuo saw this and raised a confident smile at the corner of his mouth: "What if I promise you that I am absolutely sure that I can cure your leg? Will you still refuse me?" "Absolutely sure?" Xia Huaizheng and Xia Huaijin were stunned at the same time. In the medical field, few doctors would make such an assertion. Doctors always act cautiously, fearing that there will be a one-in-ten-thousand accident, which will make it impossible to explain to patients and their families. But Xia Zhuozhuo dared to say such a thing, because she knew her medical skills well, and because she had confirmed through several treatments that Xia Huaizheng's leg could be cured. "Can you really cure my leg?" Xia Huaizheng's voice was trembling, and he tried to find his own voice, trying to confirm this incredible fact. "Of course, it's more real than real gold." Xia Zhuozhuo answered decisively, and at the same time stood up from the chair and took away the walker in front of Xia Huaizheng. This walker is like a mobile crutch for Xia Huaizheng. Without it, he can hardly move. But now, it was taken away by Xia Zhuozhuo, and Xia Huaizheng couldn't help but feel an inexplicable doubt in his heart. "Xiao Qi, you are..." Xia Huaizheng looked at Xia Zhuozhuo in confusion. "Brother, stand up now and go to the walker." Xia Zhuozhuo put the walker three meters away from Xia Huaizheng, and then turned back to him. Xia Huaizheng didn't move, and his expression looked a little embarrassed. He knew that without the walker, he couldn't even take a step. Xia Zhuozhuo asked him to go, which was tantamount to asking him to pick the stars in the sky. But Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes were very firm: "Brother, if you don't try, how do you know you can't do it?" Seeing this, Xia Huaijin couldn't help but stepped forward and persuaded: "Brother, just try it..." Xia Huaizheng looked at Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes full of expectation, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that this sister who had been lost since childhood had always been a pain in his heart. Now, she came back and brought hope of healing his legs. How could he let her down? So, Xia Huaizheng nodded, supported himself with his hands on the armrest of the sofa, and slowly stood up. Then, he took a step. He didn't hold any hope for this step. He was even ready to fall, and protected his head with both hands. However, he didn't fall. His feet took that step steadily, and his body didn't tilt at all. Xia Huaizheng widened his eyes in disbelief, and he felt as if he was dreaming. Xia Huaijin was also stunned, and he rubbed his eyes to make sure he was not seeing things. Xia Huaizheng was indeed standing there steadily, without a walker and without falling. He subconsciously looked at Xia Zhuozhuo, only to see her red lips slightly curved, revealing two cute dimples on her cheeks. Yes, Xia Zhuozhuo usually looks like a cold moon, with a look of strangers not approaching. But when she smiles, it is like a spring breeze, making people feel extremely warm and kind. "Brother, walk a few more steps forward to the walker." There was a hint of encouragement in Xia Zhuozhuo's voice. Xia Huaizheng took a deep breath, took another step, and walked forward. One step, two steps... He had walked most of the way. However, at this moment, his feet suddenly softened and he rushed straight forward. Xia Zhuozhuo was quick and supported Xia Huaizheng. At the same time, she asked Xia Huaijin to bring the walker over. Xia Huaizheng supported the walker and stood firm again. But his face was filled with unconcealable surprise and excitement. "Xiao Qi... I... I..." Xia Huaizheng was so excited that he couldn't even say a complete sentence. Xia Huaijin looked at this scene, and his heart was full of doubts and curiosity. He couldn't help but ask: "Zhuozhuo, how can big brother suddenly walk?" Although Xia Huaizheng only walked less than two meters, it was an unprecedented miracle for him. Xia Zhuozhuo looked at Xia Huaizheng's eyes full of gratitude and surprise, and a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that it was time to tell him the truth. So, she helped Xia Huaizheng sit back on the sofa, and then slowly told the cause and effect. It turned out that during this period of time, she quietly slipped into Xia Huaizheng's room every day in the dead of night to treat his legs. She used her medical skills and love to repair Xia Huaizheng's damaged leg nerves and muscles bit by bit. After hearing this, Xia Huaizheng couldn't help but tears welled up in his eyes. He reached out to wipe it, but the more he wiped, the more tears came. He choked up and said, "Xiao Qi... Big Brother, thank you... I'm sorry..." He thanked Xia Zhuozhuo for working so hard to treat him every night; he was sorry for Xia Zhuozhuo because he did not agree to let her treat him, which made her sneak in like a thief every night. Xia Zhuozhuo looked at Xia Huaizheng's tear-stained face, her heart full of pity and love. She patted his shoulder gently and comforted him, "Big Brother, don't cry. We are a family now, and we should help each other." Xia Huaizheng felt a warm current in his heart when he heard it. He took a deep breath and nodded firmly, "Xiao Qi, you are right. We are a family now. From now on, I will never refuse your treatment again." Xia Zhuozhuo smiled brightly when she heard it. She knew that her efforts and persistence had finally paid off. She patted Xia Huaizheng's shoulder gently and said, "Okay, big brother. From now on, I will officially treat you. But... my treatment is not free." "Oh? How much do you want?" Xia Huaizheng heard this, and he didn't feel the slightest bit of dissatisfaction or disgust in his heart. On the contrary, he thought Xia Zhuozhuo was very cute and smart. Girls should be like this, and they can't give in vain. If you give, you have to get something in return, otherwise it will make the girl look cheap. Xia Zhuozhuo smiled cunningly when she heard this: "Big brother, don't worry. I won't ask for too much. My treatment costs... will be calculated according to the market price. But... you can pay in installments." "Haha... OK! Pay in installments!" Xia Huaizheng couldn't help laughing when he heard this. He knew that Xia Zhuozhuo was actually thinking about him. After all, he is now inconvenient to move and doesn't have much financial resources. The installment payment method can make it easier for him to bear the treatment costs. Just like that, amidst laughter and joy, Xia Huaizheng and Xia Zhuozhuo reached a consensus. Xia Zhuozhuo will officially start treating Xia Huaizheng's legs, and Xia Huaizheng will repay his sister's kindness and love with his own actions. They believe that with each other's love and support, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and move towards a better future. Brother, you left without leaving a penny. Although you are my elder brother, I also have something to say. Xia Zhuozhuo pleaded, "I am not here for money, I just hope that you can lend me a hand." "What's the matter?" "To be honest with you, the Bai family and I have always had a grudge, and I urgently need you to avenge me. But before that, you have to learn to be tough, and don't let a few gossips shake your determination, otherwise, we will lose our footing before the battle."