The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 349 - Chapter 349 Chapter 349 Powerless to Help

Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Powerless to Help Chapter 349: Chapter 349: Powerless to Help Li Yiqiu’s words fell, and the living room, which had been lively, suddenly quieted down.

Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong hadn’t yet heard what Li Yiqiu was requesting, but their expressions were already turning sour.

“There will be time to discuss whatever it is,” Old Sir Zhong said faintly, showing no particular emotion, “Second son’s wife, you must be tired too. You should go upstairs and rest earlier!”

As if completely oblivious to Old Sir Zhong’s expression, Li Yiqiu didn’t rise from her seat. Instead, she started speaking with a smile, “Dad, Mom, I know you’re worried that I’m going to make some request that will put Nianyao in a difficult position. I can assure you, this is just a small matter. Moreover, for Nianyao, it couldn’t be simpler.”

Hearing Li Yiqiu’s assured words didn’t smooth Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong’s furrowed brows; in fact, their frowns only grew tighter. When they looked at Li Yiqiu, their eyes even held a trace of dissatisfaction.

“Second son’s wife, it seems you really are tired, now you’re even starting to talk nonsense,” Old Madam Zhong said, a shallow smile on her face that didn’t reach her eyes, “You should hurry upstairs and get some proper rest! Your body took quite a hit this time; it needs good care to recover.”

Zhong Mingyu could also sense his parents’ displeasure and so he took Li Yiqiu’s hand, intending to pull her upstairs.

However, Li Yiqiu, as if nothing was wrong, continued sitting upright, showing no intention of getting up.

She even turned her head directly to Zhong Niangyao and said, “Nianyao, it’s just a small matter. I’m sure you wouldn’t refuse, right? After all, we’re all family.”

“Oh!” Zhong Niangyao nodded her head, then continued with an indifferent voice under Li Yiqiu’s hopeful gaze, “No, I won’t agree…”

Such an unpredictable response left everyone present at a loss for words.

Li Yiqiu, however, seemed disproportionately shocked, and her voice involuntarily rose in pitch, “Why? Nianyao, you don’t even know what I need your help with, so why are you rejecting me outright?”

“Because no matter what it is, I’m not planning to agree!” Zhong Niangyao’s face held a carefree smile, “Second Aunt, since you’ve said it’s a request, that means I have the right to refuse, doesn’t it? Or are you trying to coerce me into agreeing?”

“I’m not,” Li Yiqiu quickly shook her head, then immediately said, “Nianyao, what I’m begging you for has nothing to do with anything else but that child. He’s also your cousin. Although I don’t know who you learned your medical skills from, I’m certain they must be formidable. If it hadn’t been for you, that child might have miscarried long ago, never even having the chance to be born. Just consider it seeing a good deed through to the end!”

“Please take a look at that child for me, help him so he can be discharged from the hospital sooner! He’s so small and has already suffered so much, as a mother, my heart aches. That’s why I’m shamelessly begging for your help.”

By the end of her plea, Li Yiqiu’s eyes were red, her tears spinning in her sockets but not falling, eliciting pity from those who saw her.

Yet, those present were sharp, and were not moved by Li Yiqiu’s few words or her act.

Being a woman herself, Zheng Silin couldn’t help but curl her lips and flash a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. Although she wasn’t sure why Li Yiqiu had staged this scene today, she was certain there was a purpose behind it.

Otherwise, why bring it up in front of so many people? Directly approaching Zhong Niangyao privately would suffice. Wasn’t this just obviously an attempt to force Zhong Niangyao to agree in front of everybody?

Sadly, it seemed Mom and Dad were not at all moved! Li Yiqiu’s wishful thinking today seemed doomed to disappointment.

Zhong Niangyao looked towards Li Yiqiu with a playful smile and said, “Second Aunt, are you sure you’re thinking clearly? You want me, someone who hasn’t even graduated from university, and who isn’t majoring in a medical field, to treat my little cousin? Does that logic make sense to you?”

At that, Li Yiqiu, who had been playing the victim, suddenly froze, unsure what to say next.

As for the others, there was a sort of ‘Eureka!’ moment.

Of course! Previously, Zhong Niangyao had stepped in to save Li Yiqiu, so everyone had taken it for granted that Zhong Niangyao knew medical skills. But the truth of the matter was unclear to anyone.

Moreover, Zhong Niangyao wasn’t even studying medicine at university!

Truly, Li Yiqiu’s request was indeed a case of forcing someone’s hand.

“No, that’s not it–” Li Yiqiu wasn’t ready to give up yet, stammering as she tried to explain, but not knowing what to say.

“Second Aunt,” Zhong Niangyao said, looking steadily at Li Yiqiu, “you need to trust the doctors in the hospital. They are definitely capable of treating my little cousin. As for anything else, I truly cannot help.”

“Nianyao, how can you be so heartless?” Li Yiqiu was nearly in tears, “You clearly have a way to help but are just watching indifferently. If something were to happen to him, could you live with your conscience?”

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