Chapter 188

The onlookers also noticed something was wrong, pointing and gossiping about Lin Meng.

"It's not even her own mother, the doctors said to rush her to the hospital, yet she still urged people to put her in the car; in such a condition, it's best to have professionals look after her—if something happens on the way to the hospital, it'll be too late to regret."

"I don't think she even intended to send her to the hospital—oh, how pitiful, this woman looks like a miserable soul, her life and death not even in her own hands."

Some people also figured out the relationship and advised Xu Yixiao:

"Young man, don't listen to your sister; she just finds you troublesome and doesn't want to go to the hospital—you're her son, you must take responsibility for your mother's safety."

"I'm frantic—why are you just standing there like a log? Forget it, I'll call an ambulance for you."

At this moment, many kind-hearted people had already taken out their phones, ready to dial 120.

Lin Meng opened her mouth, but with so many people watching, she couldn't guarantee that giving the pill to her aunt wouldn't be noticed.

It seemed the best course was to first send her to the hospital and figure things out later.

But just then, an unquestionable voice suddenly cut through all the chatter.

Xu Yixiao stood in front of Lin Meng, blocking some hostile gazes, and spoke firmly:

"My sister isn't what you say she is, and we don't need you to call an ambulance."

He bowed to the doctor administering aid, "Thank you, doctor; I understand my mother's condition, and I won't abandon her."

Afterwards, Xu Yixiao turned his head and whispered to Lin Meng:

"Sis, I trust you; I'll now carry my mother and follow you, but these two suitcases still need you to help push them."

Lin Meng hadn't expected her cousin to trust her so completely without even asking how she would arrange for the aunt; she was momentarily torn between laughter and tears.

The two moved quickly, pushing through the crowd, with Lin Meng dragging the two suitcases ahead as she led the way.

Xu Yixiao carefully held his mother, and even though the surrounding people expressed confusion or even insulted his actions, his gaze remained steadfast.

He believed his cousin would not harm his mother; back when they were stone gambling in Li Shi, he had already sensed that his cousin was extraordinary.

"Tsk tsk, how ignorant—they'll kill that woman by doing this."

That doctor also shook his head, wanting to follow up and advise them further, but seeing this, the crowd instead advised him.

"We've done all we can to help; this is fate, doctor—don't worry about them."

"Kind words can't sway a damned soul; perhaps they know it's dangerous yet still refuse advice—either they lack money for treatment, or they simply don't care about that woman's condition."

"……"

The crowd dispersed, and three figures stood not far away.

Lin Qianqian and her companions had originally left, but turned back midway.

As they walked, Lin Jianyang began to feel something was off.

Lin Cuihua appearing in Jing Shi at this time was suspicious; he wanted to see her purpose for coming to Jing Shi, so he brought his wife and daughter and turned back.

As a result, they witnessed Lin Cuihua collapse and unable to get up.

They watched helplessly as Lin Cuihua's face turned purplish and she fainted, then saw a medical team rush to resuscitate her; Lin Cuihua escaped with only a fright.

"She's lucky—if she had collapsed on the main road, surely no one would have saved her."

Wang Fang spat venomous words, glanced sideways at her silent husband, rolled her eyes, and began to nag.

"After all, she's your own sister—how can you just stand by and watch Lin Meng take her away? You heard that expert's words too; Lin Cuihua hasn't yet cleared the danger period."

"Do you remember that old man who died in our village last year? His family tried to save on ambulance fees by taking him to the hospital themselves, but he died halfway there."

Wang Fang harbored vicious thoughts, wishing Lin Cuihua would die in Lin Meng's car—killing two birds with one stone.

If Lin Cuihua died, it would be poetic justice—retribution for not listening to her elder brother.

And Lin Meng—who made her so arrogant? She wouldn't even listen to the doctor, insisting on showing off by taking Lin Cuihua away; it would be best if she died in her car.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianqian glanced at her own mother, her eyes showing no ripple.

The aunt's life or death was utterly outside her concern; she only bore a grudge against Lin Meng, and upon seeing Lin Meng approach just now, she wished she could rush forward and join those people in cursing her.

By then, Lin Jianyang had regained his composure; hearing his wife's words, he not only found them not vicious but wholeheartedly agreed.

"Hmph, whether she lives or dies is none of my business—I've considered her dead for twenty years."

"Let's go—first we'll find a hotel to stay, then we'll figure out how to go to the peninsula villa to find that bitch Lin Meng!"

Lin Meng successfully brought her cousin and the aunt back to her car.

At this moment, Lin Cuihua had awakened, though her complexion remained poor, she was severely short of breath, as if clinging to a single breath.

Although Xu Yixiao said he trusted Lin Meng inwardly, seeing his mother like this genuinely worried him, his heart in turmoil.

"Sis, should we go to the hospital now? I've heard that seeing top specialists requires an appointment; my mother was examined at Li Shi's best hospital before, and the experts said there's no cure, only gradual conditioning."

Before Lin Meng could speak, Lin Cuihua sat up straight, putting on a show of being in good condition, and said with a smile:

"No need to fuss—I'm actually fine; I just had low blood sugar earlier. The specialists in Li Shi all said I have no serious illness, just need nourishment. Little Meng, sorry for the trouble; the aunt really feels a bit hungry now, let's go eat."

Lin Cuihua said this also because it was already mealtime, fearing Lin Meng hadn't eaten and would come out to meet them hungry.

She knows her own condition; Li Shi has no shortage of top-notch doctors, yet even they feel helpless, and herbal remedies do little.

A renowned old Chinese doctor said it was because her body was depleted when she was young, and due to her natal family's affairs she developed a heart condition, making it hard to restore her health.

Upon hearing this, Lin Meng glanced at the aunt in the rearview mirror without changing expression; the aunt's condition was terrible—her face purplish, lips white, especially her eyes, which were exhausted, wan, and listless.

After thinking, Lin Meng asked:

"Did the doctors in Li Shi diagnose what illness she has?"

Xu Yixiao shook his head: "They found nothing wrong; the old Chinese doctor said it's a heart condition and damage from her youth, a deficiency."

Hearing this, Lin Meng felt somewhat relieved in her heart.

She adjusted the lane, slowly pulled over, opened a bottle of water from the side, and secretly slipped a Jade Marrow Pill into it where the aunt and cousin couldn't see.

The aunt's condition should greatly improve after taking the Jade Marrow Pill.

As for the heart condition, it likely also stems from the indifference of her uncles and others, even forbidding her to return to her natal home.

But the aunt is a smart person; she should gradually realize that some people, despite being blood relatives, can be even worse than strangers.

Such blood ties, just abandon them; there's no need to wear yourself out.