Chapter 65: Chapter 65 Get the hell out of here!
Xiao Haiqing suddenly became anxious and quickly grabbed He Wenbaiâs arm, saying, "Vice President He, Zhiming is young and speaks without a filter. Please donât take it to heart. Zhiming, apologize to Vice President He right now."
He Zhiming quickly bowed and said, "Vice President He, I was speaking nonsense just now, please forgive me."
He Wenbai snorted coldly, saying, "The person you have offended is not me. Why apologize to me? You have offended Mr. Song."
Xiao Haiqing hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, we will go apologize to him immediately, apologize to him immediately."
He Wenbaiâs expression then eased, and although he had just met Song Xiaodong, he respected him greatly for his medical skills, so naturally, he was upset when others called Song Xiaodong a fraud.
Xiao Haiqing then said, "Vice President He, could you please come with me to invite Mr. Song over?"
"Of course, I would like to see Mr. Song again too." Xiao Haiqing readily agreed.
At this moment, Chen Jun cautiously said, "President Xiao, Iâm afraid just going there like this wonât make Mr. Song agree."
Xiao Haiqing immediately said, "Oh right, Iâll take the checkbook with me, and Iâll give him whatever amount he wants then."
Chen Jun grimaced and said, "Itâs not about the money, itâs..." he said, glancing at Xiao Zhiming.
Xiao Zhimingâs face was the color of iron, extremely awkward.
"Whatâs the matter?" Seeing the expressions on their faces, Xiao Haiqing immediately frowned and asked with a hint of authority.
"Uncle... I thought he was a fraud, so... I didnât speak kindly to him," he admitted.
Xiao Haiqing didnât take it too seriously, saying, "Then you should come with us and apologize in person."
Chen Junâs mouth twitched, and he silently despised Xiao Zhiming, thinking that hiding his actions at this time was not going to resolve the issue.
After biting his lip, Chen Jun decided to speak bluntly, "President Xiao, the young master not only spoke unkindly to Mr. Song but also insulted him extensively and even went with people to catch Mr. Song. This completely infuriated Mr. Song. He said that even if you carried him in a sedan chair, he would not come back to treat him. He seemed quite resolute, so a mere apology might really not be enough to calm Mr. Songâs anger."
"What?" Xiao Haiqingâs eyes widened instantly.
Xiao Zhiming, frightened, immediately fell weak at the knees and hurriedly said, "Uncle, I told you about going to catch him."
Xiao Haiqingâs face darkened instantly, realizing he was also implicated in this matter, and it was indeed wrong to push all the responsibility onto Xiao Zhiming.
It was only then that He Wenbai finally understood what had happened, and he was very annoyed, shaking his head and saying, "You all really think that having money allows you to lose all respect for others."
Xiao Haiqing quickly said, "Vice President He, indeed, it was our Xiao familyâs fault, and we have offended a great person. But now, saving lives is crucial. Please see if you can help mediate this, and rest assured, money is not an issue."
He Wenbai shook his head, saying, "Youâre talking about money again. For a great man like Mr. Song, is earning money difficult? What you need most now is to show some sincerity, or else thereâs nothing I can do."
"Alright, alright, we will definitely show sincerity. Zhiming, when you get to Mr. Songâs place, you must apologize sincerely. Whatever it takes, you must pacify Mr. Songâs anger."
"Yes! I understand." Xiao Zhiming verbally agreed, but internally he was secretly distressed. Having offended Song Xiaodong so grievously earlier, it seemed he was indeed in for some tough times now.
Song Xiaodong and Song Xiaoru returned home, and Song Xiaodong was still quite upset. Song Xiaoru was also unhappy, yet she still said, "Xiaodong, this is a matter of life and death. Are you really not going to treat Miss Xiao?"
"I wonât treat her." Song Xiaodong replied without thinking.
"Wouldnât that mean just watching her die? Isnât that too cruel?"
Song Xiaodong snorted and said, "So many people die every day in this world, I canât take care of all of them. If itâs her fate, she must accept it."
"I might not care if other people die, but I know Miss Xiao, and you can treat her. Just letting her wait for death like this... I really canât bear it."
Song Xiaodong sighed, put his arm around Song Xiaoruâs shoulder, and said, "Sister, you are really too kind-hearted. Donât worry, the last time I administered the Five-Element Heart-Protecting Needles on her, it could at least allow her to hold on for another two days without dying."
"Ah? So, you mean you will treat her?"
"Humph! If I go now, wouldnât I just be submitting to them? Just wait, they will come crying and begging, especially that young master. I really want to teach him a lesson."
As they were speaking, footstep and voices were heard from outside.
"President Xiao, this is Mr. Songâs house."
"How can he live in such a place? It doesnât look like a residence fit for a famous doctor. I was saying..."
"How dare you say that?"
"Yes, yes, I understand."
Song Xiaodong immediately said to Song Xiaoru, "Sister, donât be soft-hearted later. You followed me and returned in humiliation. If I donât vent this anger, I really canât stand it."
Song Xiaoru knew that Song Xiaodong would treat Xiao Yingying, and her mood relaxed. She said, "Okay then, this time I wonât say much. Watching you vent your anger should be okay, right?"
"Mhm, thatâs my sister." Song Xiaodong smiled at Song Xiaoru for a moment, then his face became stern immediately.
Watching Song Xiaodongâs stern face conveyed a commanding presence that was unintentionally awe-inspiring. Song Xiaoru couldnât help but feel reassured, thinking to herself that her brother had really become capable now, something she couldnât have even dreamed of in the past.
"Ding-dong!" The doorbell rang, and Chen Jun said, "Mr. Song, Iâm Chen Jun. Our young ladyâs father, Vice President He, and the young master are here to apologize to you."
Song Xiaodong went to open the door and stood there, looking coldly at the people outside, saying, "What are you doing here? Get out, all of you get out!"
No matter if it was Xiao Haiqing or any deputy director, Song Xiaodong didnât give them any face at all.
Xiao Haiqing hurriedly stepped forward, saying, "Mr. Song, there were many offenses earlier, it was our fault. We have specifically come with sincerity to apologize. Please, out of your generous heart as a medical practitioner, save my daughter considering her life is hanging by a thread."
Song Xiaodong sneered and said, "I had intended to save your daughter, but did your Xiao familyâs dog let me in? You called me a liar, so Iâll just be a liar then. Iâve said before that even if your Xiao family carried me in a palanquin, I wouldnât go. I keep my word!"
Facing a tycoon worth over a billion, Song Xiaodong still displayed an overwhelming presence, a stature alone that made Chen Jun and He Wenbai yield in their hearts.