Chapter 350: Discussion
Chapter 350: Chapter 350: Discussion
"That’s good." Li Wan sighed in relief. They had just spoken to the doctor, who said Li Huan’s injuries were quite serious and might leave scars. The news had terrified them. She knew her own face had been healed by Su Qing’s medicinal powder, but she had no idea how much Su Qing had left, or if it would be enough to treat Li Huan. She had been planning to ask Su Qing about it in private.
But now, hearing Su Qing’s words, she finally felt at ease.
Upon hearing this, Shang Yuqi quickly grabbed Su Qing’s hand. "Qingqing, thank you so much! How much is the medicinal powder? Just give me a number, and I’ll pay you back."
"Auntie, there’s no need," Su Qing said with a smile.
Mrs. Li, who was standing nearby, chimed in. "Yes, you must. Even family should keep clear accounts. Qingqing, you have to accept this money."
"That’s right, you have to take it!" Mr. Li added hurriedly.
Mr. Li and Mrs. Li were perceptive. They knew that among family, one side couldn’t always be the one taking advantage of the other. Besides, Su Qing was part of the younger generation. She had already brought them, her elders, so many gifts from Xiangcheng. Even if the girl wasn’t short on money, they couldn’t let this become a habit. Otherwise, over time, it would inevitably breed resentment among the family members.
"It’s really not necessary," Su Qing insisted. "As for this money, the person who caused the injury should be the one to pay for it."
"That makes sense," Song Qingwen chimed in, nodding. "That person injured Huanhuan. Even if she doesn’t face legal consequences, she must cover Huanhuan’s medical bills."
"And compensation for pain and suffering," Su Qing added. "That’s actually what I wanted to discuss with you all—how the school plans to handle this..."
"Your uncle and Uncle Gu went to the school today, which is why they aren’t at the hospital," Shang Yuqi explained. "They’ll be communicating with the school about how to handle it."
"That’s right," Song Qingwen added quickly. "Your younger uncle is out of town on business in Beijing, otherwise he would have rushed over too."
"The hospital expenses are a fixed bill; we’ll just settle the final amount when it’s due. That Song Yufang was actually cooperative last night—she paid the initial fees and even deposited some extra money into the hospital account. As for my medicine, it contains many precious ingredients. I won’t overcharge for it, just the cost price: three thousand. Separately, how much do you think we should ask for in compensation for pain and suffering?"
"How much?" Song Qingwen exclaimed. "Three thousand?!"
It wasn’t just Song Qingwen; everyone gasped. But when they thought about the powder’s miraculous effects—how it had completely healed the severe scars on Li Wan’s face—they realized the price was perfectly reasonable. In fact, it even seemed cheap.
After all, such a precious medicinal powder wasn’t something you could find on the open market. It was the kind of thing money couldn’t buy.
"Yes, three thousand. And that’s just the cost price," Su Qing confirmed with a calm nod.
"Qingqing, what kind of herbs are in this powder?" Song Qingwen asked curiously.
It wasn’t just Song Qingwen; everyone else was curious too.
Su Qing smiled. "It contains over twenty different herbs. Most are fairly common, but two of the ingredients are extremely precious: a century-old Chicken Blood Vine and a Century-old Purple Danshen."
Century-old herbs. Even someone with no knowledge of medicine would understand that these were exceptionally precious.
Mr. Li suddenly clapped his hands. "Oh, I remember now! A few months ago, the matriarch of the Shi Family was gravely ill, and I heard she needed a century-old Chicken Blood Vine. They even came asking me for it, but how would I have something like that? I later found out the Shi Family did manage to acquire one. A single piece, about half a meter long, cost them six or seven thousand."
"That much?!" Li Huan, listening to her grandfather’s gossip from her hospital bed, completely forgot about her own injuries, her eyes wide with astonishment.
"That’s right, that much," Mr. Li confirmed with a firm nod.
Su Qing smiled. "What a coincidence. The century-old Chicken Blood Vine I used in the powder was about sixty to seventy centimeters long. On top of that, I also used half a root of Century-old Purple Danshen."
Shang Yuqi nodded. "With such precious ingredients, three thousand really isn’t expensive at all."
As she spoke, Shang Yuqi gripped Su Qing’s hand gratefully. "Qingqing, thank you. If it weren’t for you, I’m afraid Huanhuan’s face would have been permanently scarred."
The thought of her precious, sweet daughter having to live with ugly scars on her face and neck made Shang Yuqi feel like her world was ending.
"Auntie, we’re family. There’s no need to be so formal," Su Qing said with a smile.
"Okay, okay. Qingqing, you’re a good girl. I won’t forget this," Shang Yuqi said, nodding gratefully.
Next, they discussed the matter of compensation for pain and suffering. If Su Qing hadn’t brought it up, it’s something people of this era wouldn’t have even considered. But after hearing her explanation, they all agreed that it was something they absolutely had to demand.
In the end, they decided to demand 100 yuan from the other party as compensation for pain and suffering.
Li Huan was in a three-person hospital room. When she was admitted the previous night, she was the only one there. It wasn’t until mid-morning that another patient was moved in.
When the new patient and their family arrived, they were startled to see the room crowded with the large Li family. Looking a little embarrassed, they quickly offered a smiling hello.
Su Qing then said, "My cousin will be fine. You all should go home and rest. I’m here with her, so don’t worry."
Knowing that Li Huan’s injuries would heal completely, the Li Family members finally relaxed. Mr. Li and Mrs. Li were getting on in years, and the stressful event had left them feeling quite tired. They didn’t insist on staying, simply reminding Su Qing to get some rest herself before they left.
Shang Yuqi had wanted to stay behind, but Su Qing wouldn’t allow it. After all, she still needed to help Li Huan with her pain, a task Shang Yuqi couldn’t possibly do in her place. Unable to win the argument, Shang Yuqi left with Li Wan. They headed for Su Qing’s courtyard at Beijing University, planning to cook some chicken soup for the two young women and bring it back.
Before the Li family members left, Su Qing secretly sent some of the green mist into the old couple’s bodies.
Around noon, Shang Yuqi and Li Wan returned. They brought a large container of chicken soup for Su Qing and Li Huan, along with several other dishes. Since Li Huan couldn’t eat anything with strong flavors, they had prepared a variety of both mild and savory options.
At the same time, they also brought some news from the school.
"We relayed our specific compensation demands to the school administration," Shang Yuqi said. "That girl who hurt Huanhuan apparently threw a fit, crying and insisting she wouldn’t pay. She’s claiming we’re trying to extort her."
Shang Yuqi was still fuming as she recalled what Song Yufang had said.
Li Wan frowned. "That girl is just so... unreasonable."
Su Qing let out a cold laugh. "Hah. If she doesn’t want to pay compensation, she can go to the police station instead."