"No way, if there’s hope, why give up?" Jiang Jing was very insistent on this point. Having a limp would significantly affect one’s future.
Gu Mingzhu stood by and also persuaded, "Zhao Xiu, it’s not good for a girl to have a limp. Don’t worry, Jiang Ge will definitely cover all the expenses for going to Guang City, you won’t have to pay."
Gu Mingzhu’s face was adorned with a gentle smile.
Jiang Jing didn’t think much and said, "Yes, you got injured because of me, so I must take full responsibility. You don’t need to worry about the money."
"I don’t have to worry, but what about my parents? My brother? My work has been delayed for so many days." Zhao Xiu hadn’t intended to say this, but seeing Gu Mingzhu’s apparent reluctance for her to seek treatment, she suddenly wanted to go through with it. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝕟𝕖𝕥
Jiang Jing took out his wallet, pulled out all the cash, counted it, and said, "Here’s 300 yuan. Use this for now, and if it’s not enough, I’ll add more."
"Do you really want to thank me?" Zhao Xiu scrutinized Jiang Jing. He seemed genuinely sincere, completely unlike Gu Mingzhu’s insincere words.
"Of course I do. If it weren’t for you, I might have died in that mountain ravine. This life-saving gratitude, this small amount of money, can’t even begin to express my thanks," Jiang Jing said earnestly.
Zhao Xiu discreetly observed Gu Mingzhu beside him. Although she had a smile on her face, it seemed rather forced upon closer inspection. She felt as if the frustrations from three years ago had all been vented today. Thinking this, Zhao Xiu’s smile grew even brighter. She took the money and sincerely thanked him, "Anyone with a conscience would certainly step up in such a situation, so in reality, I’m the one benefiting. I should be thanking you instead."
"I’m willing to get my leg treated!" Zhao Xiu said gratefully. Jiang Jing didn’t have that arrogant demeanor like Gu Mingzhu used to, and his genuine attitude made her feel good. If there was a chance to heal her leg, she definitely wanted to take it.
As for the money, she’d hold onto it first. Once her leg was healed, she wasn’t worried about earning money back, right?
As long as she worked hard, making money and repaying Jiang Jing would be the same; she’d treat it as borrowing from him.
Thinking this, Zhao Xiu felt even less pressure in her heart.
She intentionally looked at Gu Mingzhu and asked, "You don’t mind, do you?"
"Of course I don’t mind. I’ll be more than happy if your leg gets better." At this moment, no matter how many reservations Gu Mingzhu had, she wouldn’t show a hint of them. The smile on her face couldn’t be more enthusiastic.
Zhao Xiu appeared relaxed and said, "That’s good. Let me know when you’re going to Guang City."
"I have to contact the doctors over there first. I’ll come to find you then."
Since they had decided to go to Guang City, they couldn’t just fumble around blindly; they had to get everything arranged over there before going.
Jiang Jing discussed every detail with Zhao Xiu about going to Guang City. Meanwhile, Gu Mingzhu, standing beside them, felt more and more uncomfortable, but remembering Jiang Jing’s previous indifference, she could only simmer in anger internally.
When they returned to the Jiang Family, Gu Mingzhu remembered the purpose of today’s visit. Her smile became even more ingratiating. As they reached the doorstep, she felt somewhat apprehensive and took Jiang Jing’s hand, saying, "Jiang Ge, will Mom drive me out?"
She had just entered the house not long ago, and now that something had happened back at her family, she was looking to borrow or invest 200,000 yuan from the Jiang Family. Even for Gu Mingzhu, it was a bit difficult to bring up. But if the Gu Family fell, without her family to rely on, who could she turn to when the Jiang Family bullied her?