This person before her was genuinely asking for a confrontation. Her Ladys.h.i.+p Qiaoqiao felt a distinct itch in her hand.
Seemingly privy to her intentions, Eldest Young Sir Qin even intentionally took a few steps forward, closing the gap with Qiao Mu, a smile playing on his lips. "Qiaoqiao, remember, we're from the same Star Domain. There's no need to keep turning me down like this."
"Hmph." Qiao Mu couldn't be bothered to engage further with him, so she briskly maneuvered past him.
To her surprise, she was swift, but Qin Xuan was swifter. No matter how she altered her footsteps, he stuck to her like glue, an indelible presence at her side.
The young girl turned to find his smiling face and, unable to resist, playfully swatted his head.
"What do you think you're doing?" Qiao Mu clenched her fist in irritation, but Eldest Young Sir Qin swiftly reached out to halt her.
"Qiaoqiao, you saved our Fifth Brother!" Eldest Young Sir Qin remarked with a smile. "I ought to show some grat.i.tude, right?"
"No need for any displays of grat.i.tude," Miss Qiao waved her hand dismissively. "Just settle your outstanding consultation fees promptly."
Eldest Young Sir Qin's mouth quirked subtly as he turned to observe his fifth brother, who appeared slightly pallid. "Qiaoqiao, take a look at Xiu's current state. It's rather grim. You can't just abandon someone to their fate."
"Let's find a place to sit down and share a meal before you tend to him properly!" Eldest Young Sir Qin suggested with a grin. "Don't worry! I won't deduct a single credit from your consultation fees!"
Qiao Mu shot a few fierce glares his way when she saw this individual stubbornly clinging to her, essentially conveying the message, "I won't release you until you treat my Fifth Brother."
Eldest Young Sir Qin responded with an ingratiating smile.
"Qiaoqiao, shall we?" Eldest Young Sir Qin swiftly moved to Fifth Young Sir's side and extended his hand to offer support, nodding at him.
Ever since Old Fifth's body had been subjected to the ordeal orchestrated by Guo'an, he had never fully recovered. Despite an abundance of home remedies and medications, the results had consistently been disheartening.
Given the opportunity to consult with Xiao Qiaoqiao, he naturally regarded it as a favorable turn of events. Eldest Young Sir Qin had great confidence in Qiao Mu's medical expertise.
The three of them departed from the alley near their alternate residence and ventured onto the street. They eventually located a relatively quiet restaurant and stepped inside.
Qiao Mu impa.s.sively examined Qinxiu's pulse before advising, "Adhere to the medication regimen I provided."
"Is that so?" Eldest Young Sir Qin, seated to the side, rested his chin on his hand, his eyes unwavering as he spoke with a grin. "Qiaoqiao, my fifth brother was secretly given a certain type of medication by that old woman, Guo'an. You know, the sort of medication!"
Fifth Young Sir Qin's visage flushed red as he turned to gaze at his older brother, who had spoken without reservation!
Was this his own elder sibling?
Her Ladys.h.i.+p Qiaoqiao bore an icy countenance. She sat upright and responded with an expressionless tone, "I don't comprehend."
Eldest Young Sir Qin: …
Fifth Young Sir Qin cast an exasperated glance at his brother, catching his eye. "Big Bro! She's the one who helped us on the corridor the last time."
"Mhm, hm?" Eldest Young Sir Qin turned to regard his younger brother. "Ah, that's right. Physician Chang had also mentioned it to me before. Qiaoqiao was the one who treated you in the corridor. That implies that she must be well-acquainted with your condition."
"Qiaoqiao, how do you believe my fifth brother's ailment should be treated to ensure its complete eradication?"