The Magnificent Son-in-law

Chapter 225: Defeated by Poverty


Feeling the cold touch on her neck, Su Yuzhuo suddenly felt like laughing. It could be said that she had brought herself to this point, with no one else to blame.

Perhaps having hovered on the brink of life and death once, Su Yuzhuo's demeanor seemed noticeably more composed now.

In the next moment, she suddenly opened her eyes, as if she had recalled something, and said, "Be careful of the Devil's Concentration Camp."

"What do you mean?" Xiao Feng asked puzzledly.

"The newly appointed one has specifically asked about you. I suspect they will continue to target you," Su Yuzhuo reminded with a serious expression.

Xiao Feng was somewhat confused. Just what about him was so attractive that the Devil's Concentration Camp would keep coming after him, even after changing leaders?

Su Yuzhuo added, "The newly appointed one this time won't be like me, making a lot of noise but with little action, so don't approach it with the same attitude you did with me, or you'll suffer greatly."

After a long pause, Xiao Feng put away his dagger, "Tell me about that knife... That knife doesn't belong to Huaxia."

"Yes." Su Yuzhuo casually replied, "As you can see, I'm not from Huaxia, and not all of the former leaders of the Devil's Concentration Camp were from Huaxia either."

Su Yuzhuo's expression darkened as she continued, "My original name is Iwakami Oto. My family suffered a devastating blow in the early Heisei Era. That knife is more of a symbol, representing the existence my family once had."

After speaking, Su Yuzhuo sighed, which undoubtedly added another reason for the other party to eliminate her.

Given Xiao Feng's past deeds, it was not difficult to see that he was a patriot, which made it almost impossible for the two to reconcile.

"Do you think I will draw my knife again because of your identity?" Xiao Feng asked as he looked at Su Yuzhuo, who seemed resigned to her fate.

Without waiting for Su Yuzhuo's response, Xiao Feng continued, "History needs to be remembered, and hatred will inevitably persist, but at least rational people won't indiscriminately target everyone.

The real hatred should be directed at those who enshrined war criminals or betrayed the country in times of national crisis."

It's true that Xiao Feng harbored no fondness for Japan, but he wasn't extreme enough to believe there wasn't a single good person there.

As for forgiveness, that's even more absurd. Without going through the hardships of that era, who has the right to forgive them?

Su Yuzhuo was surprised by Xiao Feng's words and took half a minute to respond, "So you're not planning to kill me?"

Xiao Feng nodded, "You're doing pretty well just lying there; it's best you continue to do so, sparing many troubles."

"Then you might as well kill me for a clean break." Su Yuzhuo's face darkened, then she solemnly said, "I have a request."

"Speak."

"Take me to find a miracle doctor named Sun Shijie. My father once said that Sun the Miracle Doctor's family has practiced medicine for generations, and their ancestor was the renowned Medicine King Sun Simiao." Su Yuzhuo pleaded.

Xiao Feng originally intended to refuse, but suddenly realized he also needed a renowned doctor to address Lin Jiaxuan's issue, so he said, "What's in it for me if I do this? Heal you so you can keep coming after me?"

Su Yuzhuo immediately responded, "If you're worried, you can give me a poison that requires periodic antidote; then my life will be yours, and you won't have to worry about me harming you."

In fact, when Su Yuzhuo said this, she didn't feel much reluctance. After all, she had been scheming to keep Xiao Feng by her side for so long.

Now, although the situation is reversed, where she must stay by Xiao Feng's side, the result is the same, and there's no need for inner conflict.

Xiao Feng hesitated for a while, always feeling that Su Yuzhuo seemed quite eager for him to poison her, a feeling bizarre yet undeniably real.

"Alright, we'll leave in half a month. During this time, you can rest and recuperate here." Xiao Feng nodded in agreement.

Having said that, he turned and left.

However, having walked only a couple of steps, Xiao Feng turned back and said, "Won't your successor send new assassins since they couldn't kill you?"

Su Yuzhuo felt a fleeting joy—is this concern for her?

"I'm asking you a question; why are you smiling stupidly?" Xiao Feng said discontentedly.

"Oh." Su Yuzhuo came back to her senses and replied, "Don't worry, if you help me procure some raw materials, I have a way to protect myself."

Xiao Feng extended his hand, "Give me the money."

"Well..." Su Yuzhuo blushed with embarrassment, "I actually don't have much savings; consider it a loan, and I'll repay you when I'm healed."

"So you're saying that you're wounded this badly because you couldn't afford the raw materials due to being broke?" Xiao Feng asked irritably.

It turns out Su Yuzhuo was defeated by poverty?

This only reinforced Xiao Feng's belief that having more money is better, that he must stop being passive and find ways to expand his income sources.

...

With the millennial ginseng sent by Wang Lubo, Du Qingyue's complexion improved significantly, and she was able to walk after three days.

Though she couldn't walk for long periods, at least it was a lot better than being bedridden.

At this time, only one day remained before the competition, and Miao Yueqian rarely gave Wei Shuai and others a half-day break.

After all, having trained with high intensity for so long, everyone's nerves were somewhat tense. Proper relaxation was needed for better performance.

After making a round on the training field, Xiao Feng pulled Lin Zhiyan aside and said, "I've found a miracle doctor, reportedly a descendant of Medicine King Sun Simiao; we can take Lin Jiaxuan for a consultation in a few days."

Lin Zhiyan immediately showed an expression of joy. Although she didn't say it, she was more anxious than anyone, even suspecting that Xiao Feng had forgotten about her sister's issue.

But it seems she had clearly misunderstood him.

"Thank you!" Lin Zhiyan expressed her sincere gratitude, then solemnly said, "As long as my sister's problem is solved, I will definitely..."

"Alright, there's no need to say things like serving me tirelessly," Xiao Feng impatiently interrupted, "We're friends after all, just focus on teaching Mu Shihan well."

Just as he finished speaking, a little head peered out from the doorway, "Brother Xiao Feng, what did you need me for?"

Actually, when Xiao Feng pulled Lin Zhiyan into the room, the little girl stealthily followed them and eavesdropped on their conversation outside the door.

Unknowingly, she directly overheard the plan.

Unable to contain her excitement, Lin Zhiyan rushed off to inform Lin Jiaxuan of the good news, while the little girl cozied up to Xiao Feng: "Brother Xiao Feng, I overheard that next you're taking Sister Zhiyan and Xuanxuan to see the miracle doctor?"

"Are you sure you overheard it unintentionally?" Xiao Feng said, annoyed.

"Hey, don't fuss over trivial details." The little girl giggled, "Can you take me along too?"

"What if I say no?" Xiao Feng teased.

The little girl turned her back, crossed her arms, and looked upward, "If you say yes, then no problem, but if you say no, I might accidentally tell Sister Qingyue about this."

"Do you think I'm afraid of her?" Xiao Feng showed no sign of being threatened.

Knowing her hard approach wouldn't work, the little girl immediately changed her tone, "Brother Xiao Feng, I'm really strong now, you forgot about how I handled those three punks? So, taking me along will definitely bring you benefits, no harm."

"Not mentioning it, I almost forgot—what did you tell Wang Lubo and the others?" Xiao Feng wore a stern face, "You said I was so scared when facing those three punks that I couldn't move? Twisting facts has to have its limits."

"That was for the live effect; if I didn't make you sound cowardly, how could my brilliance shine?" The little girl declared confidently.

"..." Xiao Feng was speechless, only the little girl could come up with such an explanation.

In the end, Xiao Feng couldn't resist the little girl's persuasions and agreed to take her along to find the miracle doctor.

As for fearing the little girl would tattle to Du Qingyue, that was clearly not a concern.

Is Xiao Feng afraid of his wife?

Obviously not!

At least Xiao Feng would absolutely never admit it.

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