Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Sorrowful and Heartbroken_1

Xu Fan smiled and said, “I’m not as amazing as Elder Lin describes. In fact, I barely know anything about modern medicine—I’d say I understand six out of seven holes, but not a single one really.”

Seeing his humility and manners, the admiration in Lin Yaoshi’s eyes increased threefold.

He knew Xu Fan was a powerful ancient martial artist with many miraculous skills, and even in the realm of medicine, he possessed a high level of expertise.

Therefore, his evaluation of Xu Fan was very high: courageous and wise, peerless in righteousness, humble and polite, powerful in strength, truly outstanding.

Lin Yaoshi smiled with slightly narrowed eyes, the only downside being that Xu Fan had a woman and a child.

Otherwise, he would have spared no effort to make him his grandson-in-law, and that would have been perfect.

With this thought, Lin Yaoshi felt himself getting a bit carried away and quickly suppressed the idea, continuing, “Young friend Xu Fan, if you say that, where does it leave an old man like me? That would make me a complete outsider to medicine.”

The original purpose of Lin Yaoshi’s visit was to understand the reason behind Zhou Xiaofu’s kidney failure recovery, hoping to summarize and develop this technology for the benefit of society.

However, he had now completely abandoned this thought, because Xu Fan’s method of healing was certainly not modern medical technology but a rare ancient martial secret, which even if explained, no modern hospital doctor could learn.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lin Yaoshi signaled to Kong Zihao to lead the departure from the hospital room, followed by a meeting in Kong Zihao’s office. However, Lin Shutong remained in the hospital room.

After everyone left, Xu Fan took several steps closer to the bed and looked carefully at Zhou Xiaofu’s face, which was now as rosy as a healthy person, and asked softly, “Xiao Fu, are you feeling better now?”

Zhou Xiaofu tried to sit up halfway, but it was a bit difficult. Xu Fan hurried forward to crank up the head of the bed, “Don’t worry, I’m here for you. If you need anything, just say it. You should just lie down and rest, since you’re still weak.”

Zhou Xiaofu obediently nodded, a youthful smile on her face, and said softly, “Brother Xu Fan, I’m much better now. I just had a comprehensive physical examination yesterday which said that my illness is completely cured. I just need to recuperate quietly for a couple of days, and then I can be discharged from the hospital.”

“Then I must congratulate you,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

Zhou Xiaofu made a sound of agreement, somewhat shyly, “Thank you, Brother Xu Fan, I’ll always remember it in my heart.”

Tongtong was wriggling in Xu Fan’s arms, and he arranged for her to face Zhou Xiaofu directly, following her wishes.

With innocent eyes, Tongtong looked at Zhou Xiaofu and said in her baby voice, “Daddy, is this sister sick?”

Xu Fan replied, “Yes, but she is better now, and she will be able to leave the hospital in a few days.”

“Oh~” Tongtong giggled, her bright eyes twinkling, “Sister, you have to get well soon, there are so many fun things outside. When you’re better, I’ll ask Daddy to take you to the amusement park.”

Xu Fan was speechless, truly a little mischief.

Zhou Xiaofu looked at the cute and innocent Tongtong, her face filled with a smile. She liked her very much and wanted so much to pinch her little cheeks.

Zhou Xiaofu asked with a smile, “Brother Xu Fan, who is this little mischief?”

Tongtong hurried to answer, “I’m Daddy’s little princess.”

“Ah?” Zhou Xiaofu was a bit startled.

“I’m Daddy’s little cotton-padded jacket,” Tongtong said giggling.

Zhou Xiaofu felt a jolt in her heart, her eyes slightly dimmed. He already had a child, what am I still daydreaming about.

“Daddy, sister doesn’t seem happy, is she uncomfortable?” Seeing Zhou Xiaofu’s downcast expression, Tongtong said considerately.

“Little troublemaker, sister is okay,” Zhou Xiaofu hastily mustered a smile.

Lin Shutong, who had been leaning against the door, sighed at the scene. As a girl herself, she understood Zhou Xiaofu’s demeanor immediately.

It was because she had fallen for Xu Fan, and her eyes would light up at the sight of him, bright and sparkling. However, upon learning that the man she liked even had a child, it felt as if her heart was being cruelly squeezed, naturally causing her discomfort.

Psychology experts can discern one’s inner psychological state by observing their facial expressions and gaze, so no matter how much one lies or pretends, it’s useless.

Although Lin Shutong didn’t study psychology, she still had the basic ability to judge expressions and eye movements.

Sigh, a line of poetry suddenly surfaced in her mind: “The mountains have trees, the trees have branches; my heart is pleased with you, but you do not know.”

Instantly, Lin Shutong felt a sense of empathy towards Zhou Xiaofu. It was an unpleasant feeling, as both were destined to be mere passersby in Xu Fan’s life, fated to meet but not meant to be together. They could only grieve in solitude and sigh alone.

Xu Fan, being the straightforward man that he was, naturally couldn’t detect Zhou Xiaofu’s feelings. Thinking that she was perhaps not feeling well, he offered, “Xiao Fu, sister, let me give you another check-up to ease my mind.”

“Okay,” Zhou Xiaofu didn’t refuse and obediently extended her hand.

Xu Fan placed two fingers on Zhou Xiaofu’s wrist, pretending to take her pulse. In reality, he knew nothing about traditional Chinese medicine; he was simply using this opportunity to channel Spiritual Energy and sense her condition.

Half a minute later, Xu Fan retracted his hand, his face breaking into a smile, “I was overthinking, Xiao Fu, sister. Your recovery is progressing quickly, you’ll be able to leave the hospital in just a few days.”

“That’s good, thank you,” Zhou Xiaofu had already known this would be the outcome, but she still sincerely expressed her gratitude.

“Why say thank you? Didn’t we recognize each other as siblings before? It’s only right for siblings to help each other,” Xu Fan couldn’t help but touch her still somewhat yellowish hair.

Is she really just a sister…?

Zhou Xiaofu felt her heart being wrenched again and suddenly felt unjustly treated, with an urge to cry welling up. She clenched her fists, turned her head to look out the window, and a tear dropped from the corner of her eye.

Xu Fan wrote down his contact information on a piece of paper and placed it under the water cup on the bedside table. He instructed, “Xiao Fu, sister, if you need anything, just call this number, and I’ll arrange everything for you. I have other matters to attend to today, so I will take my leave now.”

After saying this, Xu Fan carried Tongtong, turned around, and prepared to leave.

“Xu Fan, brother,” Zhou Xiaofu turned her head and called out involuntarily.

“What’s wrong?” Xu Fan looked back at her, puzzled.

But he saw Zhou Xiaofu’s eyes reddening, she opened her mouth as if wanting to say something, but in the end, she merely whispered softly, “Goodbye.”

“Goodbye,” Xu Fan replied with a smile.

“Sister, bye-bye, I’ll come to visit you again next time, you have to get well quickly,” Tongtong giggled and waved her hand.

“Tongtong says bye-bye too.”

After Xu Fan and Tongtong left, Lin Shutong approached the bedside and looked at the disheartened Zhou Xiaofu, speaking softly, “Xiao Fu, sister, my name is Lin Shutong, I wanted to get to know you after hearing about your story…”

Bound by their similar afflictions, Lin Shutong felt a deep understanding and sympathy for Zhou Xiaofu. With her good intentions and the connection through knowing Xu Fan, it didn’t take long for the two women to start chatting happily together.

When Xu Fan found his car in the parking lot and was securing Tongtong in her seatbelt, ready to start the engine, suddenly his phone rang with an incoming call.