Chapter 1617: I Can Offer My Life
Chapter 1617: I Can Offer My Life
For any reasonable person, hearing her words would bring a sense of reassurance.
Qiao Xuan feared ambiguity and wanted to avoid confusion. Addressing potential issues in advance, rather than waiting for incidents to occur and reiterating rules, was not only more effective but also prevented blame and resentment.
With clarity established, everyone had a clear understanding of their boundaries. They comprehended the conditions for living in this place, knowing what actions were acceptable and what were not.
Zheng Sangge and others agreed, recognizing the wisdom in this approach. They promised to explain it to everyone upon their return.
Smiling, Qiao Xuan said, “Brother Zheng, we trust you to look after this place in our absence. The money you have should suffice for their winter needs, especially with the recent half-month’s salary. In the future, monthly income will ensure their lives are not difficult.”
Qiao Xuan inquired about patients requiring long-term medication. “Brother Zheng, discuss with Songshi and provide me a list. I’ll cover the treatment costs. If good medicine can expedite recovery, let me know. It’s better to heal as soon as possible!”
“For those needing extended recuperation, inform me of the required medicine and prescription. Ensure timely medication in the future.”
Upon hearing this, Zheng Sangge and others looked up in disbelief.
Wu Guan, with a trembling voice, asked, “Madam Shao, is… is this true?”
Qiao Xuan nodded with a smile. “Certainly, why would I deceive you?”
Wu Guan, overwhelmed, rubbed his face and uttered in a hoarse voice, “But… that will cost a lot of money. We… can’t afford it at all. In this life, in the next life…”
Hailing from impoverished backgrounds and having faced life and death on the battlefield, they had limited knowledge beyond warfare. Despite surviving, their bodies bore the scars of disability, complicating their ability to earn a living.
All future prospects seemed bleak for them. Left with a meager pension, departing the military camp, they faced the harsh reality of their limited skills and lack of managerial knowledge, predicting a challenging future.
Adopting the orphans, women, and elderly of their fallen comrades was even more daunting. Driven by a sense of camaraderie and survival, they endured for many years, clinging to the hope of a cure despite their financial struggles.
Expressing their desperation, Qiao Xuan sighed, “I will cover the expenses, and you don’t need to repay me. We’ve known each other as friends, and it seems like fate. My husband’s brother is also in the camp, consider it a blessing for him! Don’t feel burdened, just accept it.”
Their surprise was evident.
Liu Changming inquired cautiously, “But, Madam Shao, a doctor mentioned it would cost hundreds of taels of silver for the cure. Others might need substantial payments…”
Nervously, Wu Guan and the others turned to Qiao Xuan for confirmation.
Qiao Xuan smiled, reassuring them, “Certainly, I can afford hundreds or even thousands of taels.”
“Really?”
“That’s fantastic!”
“Thank you, Madam Shao!”
“Madam Shao is truly a living Bodhisattva!”
Joy enveloped everyone.
Zheng Sangge rose and bowed to Qiao Xuan, hands folded in front of his chest. “Madam, my life belongs to you and my Lord! Whatever you ask of me, I will do!”
“Count us in!” Wu Guan and Liu Changming declared without hesitation.