Chapter 260: Chapter 265
He had also consulted doctors about Li Bin’s condition; currently, there was no treatment available domestically. But in the United States, there was, and if it could cure him, he would definitely not give up.
“Forget about the U.S.!” Li Bin’s gaze was as still as dead water, “We’re just ordinary business owners, don’t even think about going to the U.S. for treatment.”
His father was still a county party secretary; otherwise, even sustaining his life after he was discharged from military service would be problematic.
“There’s a new rescue mission. If I can complete it with distinction, I might secure an opportunity for you to receive treatment in the U.S.,” Xu Qigang said resolutely, never changing his decisions once they were made.
Li Bin had known him for nearly a decade, so how could he not understand his good brother’s temperament. Knowing his mind was made up, he said no more.
“Brother, thanks no matter what!”
“Why are you being polite with me?” A rare smile finally appeared on Xu Qigang’s stern face, “Are you married?”
“If someone marries me as I am now, it’d be cursing them for life. It’s you who shouldn’t stay cold forever, otherwise be careful of remaining a bachelor for life.”
“I’m close to it!” Thinking of Sheng Ning, Xu Qigang’s icy gaze softened in an instant.
Li Bin looked at him in surprise, “You’ve got someone you like? How did you meet her? What does she do? Is she a local?”
“General Union, from our own Shixi Town!” Xu Qigang responded succinctly.
Li Bin punched Xu Qigang hard in joy, “You sly dog! Back then, Meng Fan and I were worried you’d stay a bachelor, but here you are, about to tie the knot. Meng Fan would be overjoyed to the point of drinking himself into a stupor if he knew.”
As soon as Meng Fan was mentioned, the atmosphere between the two men instantly froze.
After a while, Xu Qigang stood up and gently patted Li Bin’s shoulder, “Don’t think too much, just focus on your recovery. I’ll come to see you again next time I return.”
“Aren’t you staying over?”
“No! I have to visit my future father-in-law tomorrow morning, then head back in the afternoon.”
Upon hearing it was about visiting his future father-in-law, Li Bin became more anxious than him, propping himself up with his crutch, urging him to leave, “Alright, get going then, don’t be late. Marrying a wife is a big deal; it can’t be taken lightly.”
“I have another favor to ask of you.”
“Whatever it is, just say it. What’s this about asking for help between us brothers?”
Xu Qigang made no fuss and shared the issues concerning Sheng Ning’s house and the town mayor. He mainly feared that the mayor would harbor intentions of revenge after taking the IOU today.
Hearing this, Li Bin tapped his crutch, visibly upset, “Leave this matter to me, you go back without worries!”
“Right! Call me if anything comes up.” Xu Qigang left the War Wolf Rescue Team’s contact number and bid farewell to Li Bin before heading home through the night.
After finishing her call, Sheng Ning returned to the dormitory, only to discover that Chen Huaying, who had been in front of her, hadn’t come back.
When asked, neither Zhang Hongmei nor Wu Youli knew where she had gone. Guessing she had probably gone off to find Liu Yilan or Lu Dabao, they didn’t continue searching.
Right after obtaining the bracelet, Chen Huaying met up with Liu Yilan and the three skulked around the yard at the dormitory entrance.
“Look! It’s as expected!” Chen Huaying proudly presented the bracelet to Liu Yilan.
Liu Yilan took it and, by the bright moonlight, inspected it, commenting, “Looks good, no wonder Qin Cuifen hoarded it and wouldn’t let go. But how did you get it back? She just handed it over so easily?” As far as she knew, Qin Cuifen appeared generous but loved to take advantage of others.
Getting the bracelet back wouldn’t be easy.