After arriving at the hospital, Xia Feng went straight to the payment counter.
He covered all the examination and hospitalization fees for the elderly woman.
After completing the procedures, he went to the ward and quietly stayed by her side, waiting for her family to arrive while also waiting for the final detailed test results.
The elderly woman held Xia Feng’s hand, thanking him repeatedly, praising him nonstop, asking for his name and where he lived, insisting that her family must properly repay him.
Xia Feng simply smiled and said there was no need, that it was just a small effort.
After a while, a doctor in a white coat walked in holding a report.
The moment the doctor saw Xia Feng, his expression carried a trace of surprise and admiration.
“The results are out. The elderly patient indeed suffered a sudden acute myocardial infarction.”
The doctor looked at the report, then at Xia Feng, his tone filled with disbelief.
“However… strangely enough, the myocardial damage is extremely minor, and all indicators are stabilizing. It’s as if that life-threatening condition was forcibly suppressed by someone.”
The doctor adjusted his glasses and said to Xia Feng, “Young man, my colleague from the ambulance said you performed the emergency treatment first. Your technique is truly extraordinary. It’s even more impressive than that of our most professional doctors. If you hadn’t handled it properly, the elderly lady would have been in real danger this time.”
“Now she’s fine. There’s nothing serious anymore. As long as she takes her medicine on time and rests well, she’ll recover.”
Xia Feng nodded.
At that moment, the ward door was suddenly pushed open with a loud bang.
A figure rushed in hurriedly.
It was a young girl.
She had a single braid draped over her left shoulder.
On her face was a slightly outdated pair of black-framed glasses, but behind the lenses was a delicate and pretty face.
Her appearance was clearly youthful, still carrying a bit of student-like innocence.
Yet the braid and her simple clothing gave her a gentle, homely charm.
She wore a plain white T-shirt and slightly faded sports pants, along with a pair of ordinary canvas shoes.
She wasn’t tall, only reaching about Xia Feng’s chest, making her look small and delicate.
The moment she rushed in, she went straight to the bedside, breathing heavily from running.
“Grandma! How are you? Are you okay? What did the doctor say? You must be fine!”
Her voice carried a clear trace of sobbing. Her eyes were red, showing that she had been terrified after receiving the call and had rushed all the way here.
Seeing her granddaughter arrive, the elderly woman smiled kindly.
She raised the hand still connected to an IV and gently patted the girl’s head, comforting her, “Yingying, don’t be afraid. Grandma is fine now.”
“It’s all thanks to this young man. He saved me. He’s my lifesaver.”
As she spoke, she pointed toward Xia Feng.
Only then did the girl named Yingying notice that there was another person in the ward.
A tall, upright man with an extremely handsome face.
She froze for a moment, then quickly turned and walked up to Xia Feng. In her emotional state, she grabbed his hand without thinking.
Tears instantly welled up and streamed down her cheeks.
“The doctor’s call earlier wasn’t clear. I was so scared… If anything had happened to Grandma, I… I really don’t know what I would have done… Thank you so much!”
Her hand was small and soft, and Xia Feng could feel it trembling.
He could clearly sense the sincerity and lingering fear in her words.
However, he calmly withdrew his hand.
“It’s nothing. Just a small effort.”
His voice was gentle.
“I just happen to know a bit about emergency care.”
Although her hand had felt soft and pleasant, he was already a married man. It was better to keep some distance from other women.
It was a matter of principle.
Su Qingxue didn’t count. She was an old classmate and also like a buddy.
Feeling the warmth in her hand suddenly disappear, Zhou Yingying finally realized what she had done.
In her excitement, she had actually grabbed a stranger’s hand!
Her face turned red instantly, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.
But because Xia Feng had taken the initiative to maintain distance, her impression of him improved significantly.
He had not only saved her grandmother but was also a man of integrity.
Zhou Yingying took a deep breath, calming herself, then raised her head and gave Xia Feng a grateful smile.
Only then did she realize she didn’t even know her benefactor’s name.
She politely introduced herself first, “Hello, my name is Zhou Yingying. May I ask your surname? How should I address you?”
“My name is Xia Feng.”
“Hello, Brother Xia.”
Zhou Yingying’s tone was filled with respect.
“Thank you so much for today. I don’t know how to repay this kindness. How about… I treat you to a meal? And I’ll transfer the medical expenses back to you.”
“We… we should add each other’s contact information first.”
As she spoke, she took out her phone from her slightly worn canvas bag.
Xia Feng’s gaze swept over it unintentionally.
He noticed that Zhou Yingying’s phone was an old Android model, with even a crack on the screen. It was barely better than those basic phones that could only make calls and send messages.
He instantly understood that her family’s financial situation was probably not good.
He waved his hand and laughed openly, “No need to be so polite. I already said it was just a small effort.”
“As for the medical fees, forget about it. For me, that amount is insignificant. You don’t need to worry about it.”
“No!”
Her attitude suddenly became very resolute.
“Brother Xia, I know you’re a good person and don’t care about this money. But we must repay it. One matter is one matter. Just because it’s insignificant to you doesn’t mean we can accept it without conscience.”
Her eyes held an unyielding determination. It was her pride and dignity.
Seeing her serious expression, Xia Feng felt a bit helpless.
He knew that if he insisted on refusing, it would instead be disrespectful to her.
“Alright.”
He took out his phone and opened his QR code.
Zhou Yingying let out a sigh of relief and quickly opened her scanner, adding Xia Feng as a contact.
With things settled, Xia Feng felt there was nothing left for him to do.
He planned to leave, giving the grandmother and granddaughter space to talk.
“Then… Grandma, have a good rest. Miss Zhou, I’ll take my leave.”
Seeing that Xia Feng was leaving, Zhou Yingying quickly said, “I’ll walk you out!”
She insisted on escorting him all the way to the hospital entrance before stopping.
As Xia Feng turned to leave, she called out from behind, “Brother Xia, I will definitely contact you! When the time comes, please give me a chance to treat you to a meal and express my gratitude!”
Looking at her sincere eyes, Xia Feng could only nod in agreement.
…
After leaving the hospital, Xia Feng checked his watch. It was already 12:30 noon.
His stomach began to growl.
“I’ll grab something to eat first, then go buy a car in the afternoon,” he thought.
He wandered around the city center and eventually stopped in front of a very upscale Western restaurant.
This restaurant was a place he used to visit often back when he was still the “young master of the Lin family.”
But later, for certain reasons, he had lost that identity and could no longer afford to spend money at such places.
But now…
Hehe, things were different.
Living off his wife couldn’t really be called living off his wife. It was just his wife’s love for him.
He walked into the restaurant.
Soft classical music played inside. The decor was luxurious and elegant. The guests were all well-dressed, speaking in low voices. Everything exuded the atmosphere of high society.
The moment Xia Feng entered, he instinctively scanned the room.
Then he froze.
At a window-side table, he saw a figure he knew all too well.
Su Qingxue.