Oops, I had a ONS With My Secret Ex-husband
Chapter 50 Deficit

Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Deficit

"This sense of debt can’t last a lifetime. You’ve done so much for this young girl already—haven’t you repaid enough?"

Mr. Gu didn’t entirely agree with his approach.

But now that it had come to this, the choice was still his to make.

"You, sometimes, are far too stubborn—more stubborn than me, an old man. One day, you’ll regret it."

Gu Qixiao didn’t quite understand what his father meant.

He only knew that he was a man of principles.

"Dad, I’m planning to cut off the collaboration with Cai Xun completely. Since their financial chain can’t be filled, waiting for them will only be a waste of time."

Moreover, the issue of Cai Xun cutting corners has yet to be addressed.

Ending the partnership with them is the best decision.

Mr. Gu had already made his stance very clear. "I already said before, carefully vet your new partners. You’d better talk things through with the Feng family; otherwise, there will definitely be conflict later."

The Feng family wouldn’t agree to cooperate so easily.

What was agreed upon before has now run into issues, putting the Gu family clearly at fault no matter how you look at it.

"You can’t assume that just because the Feng family previously needed this partnership, they’ll certainly agree to cooperate with you now. It’s best to set aside such naive thinking."

Smiling, he looked at Gu Qixiao, seemingly wanting to use this situation as a lesson for him.

"But before, the Feng family’s attitude clearly leaned toward collaboration. There shouldn’t be any major problems."

"Oh? Looks like you, boy, still need some proper training." Mr. Gu still didn’t seem prepared to intervene.

"I’ll be recovering quietly at the hospital next. How you proceed is up to you." Trusting the company to Gu Qixiao, he hoped this process would help him grow and mature.

Gu Qixiao nodded. "I understand, Dad."

He wouldn’t let himself make such rookie mistakes again.

But first, he needed to accompany Song Xuan to meet the reconstructive surgeon; there was simply no way he could rush over to the Feng family right away.

Early the next morning, Assistant Li had already arranged everything. "President Gu, this expert is very approachable. However, she mentioned that typical cases can be addressed, but there’s no absolute guarantee for anything too severe."

This all depended mainly on the expert’s skills.

Thinking about Song Xuan’s recent behavior, Gu Qixiao decided to give it a try. Desperate times called for desperate measures.

"Let’s go check it out."

He knew Song Xuan had been increasingly unreasonable lately and was growing more obsessed with her face. But ironically, the more she obsessed over it, the worse the restoration became.

He didn’t know how to comfort Song Xuan anymore.

When they met this time, Song Xuan wore a hat and mask, fully hiding her face.

"Xiao, this time my face will definitely be healed, right?" Her tears welled up uncontrollably at the thought of the scars on her face.

Gu Qixiao had grown numb to tears like these. His sword-like brows furrowed slightly; this felt even harder than signing a contract.

"It’ll be fine. This expert has treated many similar cases before. You don’t need to worry too much."

Song Xuan rekindled hope, eagerly arriving with anticipation at the hospital where the expert was stationed.

Gu Qixiao had already arranged everything in advance, so as soon as they arrived, they were directly escorted to the office.

"You’re the ones scheduled for this morning, right?"

Teacher Shen saw how Song Xuan was dressed, and instantly understood everything.

"Yes, Doctor Shen, could you take a look and evaluate how her face might be restored? Costs and equipment are not an issue."

From the outset, they exuded wealth and confidence, but Teacher Shen didn’t immediately agree.

"First, let me see her face so I can make an assessment." She sat patiently to the side.

In sharp contrast to Ji Yu from before.

"Apparently, not every doctor has the same fiery temper as Ji Yu." He couldn’t help but mutter under his breath.

This time, however, the outcome was somewhat unexpected, even leaving Teacher Shen visibly surprised upon seeing the situation.

"Has this face undergone surgery before?"

"It’s been operated on twice. The first recovery was fairly decent; the second attempt didn’t go so well." Gu Qixiao showed Teacher Shen the prior recovery records.

Teacher Shen frowned deeply. "After the first surgery was so successful, why undergo a second one?"

Before Gu Qixiao could explain, Song Xuan already appeared impatient.

"Doctor Shen, can my face still be treated? I was ignorant before."

She simply wanted to end this discussion quickly.

And she hoped to hear a definitive answer from Teacher Shen.

"I’m afraid I can’t help with your face." Teacher Shen shook her head with a sigh.

Faced with this condition, she seemed at a loss for how to start.

"Much of your facial structure is so fragile that even minimal interference could cause deformation. With my current skills, it’s extremely difficult to guarantee full restoration. At most, it can be reconstructed into a normal face with scars."

Teacher Shen was pragmatic about such things.

It’s essential to clearly explain what cannot be guaranteed.

Song Xuan’s glimmer of hope dimmed again. She couldn’t resign herself to having an unattractive face while standing by Gu Qixiao’s side.

She stubbornly believed that Gu Qixiao’s lack of affection toward her was solely because of her face.

"Doctor Shen, is there absolutely no alternative? Or could you recommend another specialist in this field? Money and equipment are not an issue."

Gu Qixiao also understood how much this situation affected Song Xuan.

He knew she would likely feel greatly disappointed about this.

Teacher Shen thought carefully. "Your face, in fact, still has hope, but only if you find the right person."

She took out a business card from her bag. "This is my student. Her skills have now surpassed mine. If you can have her handle the surgery, the likelihood of success will certainly be higher."

Song Xuan took the card with anticipation.

But upon noticing the name, Ji Yu, she began to lose her composure.

Her ability to control her expression faltered. "Aren’t you Ji Yu’s teacher? Are you saying your skills aren’t even better than your student’s?"

She refused to believe this and stared at Teacher Shen insistently, hoping for her to confirm otherwise.

But Teacher Shen didn’t think there was anything shameful about it.

"A doctor’s skills depend on talent. It’s completely normal that I’m not as proficient as my student. She’s destined to go further down this path than I."

She felt more pride and comfort in this than embarrassment.

But Song Xuan didn’t understand; she simply thought Teacher Shen was saying it on purpose.

"If your skills are this poor, why even call yourself an expert!"

Gu Qixiao stopped her shouting, knowing that Song Xuan’s emotions were fraying, which was why she spoke so harshly.

"I’m sorry, Doctor Shen. Xuanxuan is a bit emotionally overwhelmed. Could you help us schedule an appointment with the Doctor Ji you mentioned?"

Startled by Song Xuan’s agitation, Teacher Shen didn’t take offense.

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