Chapter 20: 020: Nieces and Nephew?

    Since hospital costs are the most expensive item to incur when one is ill, Yue Xuexia could see by the looks on her Uncle Kin''s and Aunt Lin''s faces that they were worried about money. She then recalled the hospital that she had received from one of the intermediate gift bags.

    "Don''t worry about it, Uncle Lin. I will arrange everything. Though you might not be able to go home when you get there, Uncle Lin, you know about the Island Hospital ''Sanctuary Gardens''?" asked Yue Xuexia.

    Since hospital costs are the most expensive item to incur when one is ill, Yue Xuexia could see by the looks on her Uncle Kin''s and Aunt Lin''s faces that they were worried about money. She then recalled the hospital that she had received from one of the intermediate gift bags.

    Aunt Lin spoke, "Xue''er not that place. The fees in that hospital are too expensive, and patients need to ride a plane to get there. I heard that a jet charter from that place costs millions. We cannot afford it."

    "Don''t worry, Aunt Lin. The expenses I would pay for everything. That place had the most skilled doctors and surgeons. They would be able to treat you to the best they can. Please leave it to me. Within this week I will schedule your check-up with them," said Yue Xuexia.

    While her thoughts are, ''That''s right. I need to check on Aunt Lin''''s former doctor. If it''s a normal misdiagnosis, then a light punishment must be given, but... If it was an intentional murder, then... No matter who it was, they needed to pay for it.''

    Yue Xuexia said, smiling at the old couple before her.

    "Aunt Lin, stop drinking that medicine. I will ask your doctor about it first if he had prescribed it wrongly. For now, I will give you acupuncture. This would at least remove your pain for a week. After this acupuncture session, Aunt Lin should be able to stand and walk around the house without pain. But foods and drinks that aren''t allowed to be taken should still be avoided. I will make a list later with regards to it," said Yue Xuexia.

    Aunt Lin smiled and openly trusted her niece.

    "Then, Xue''er, I will leave my body to you. Aunt believes you," said Aunt Lin.

    Yue Xuexia smiled. "Uncle Lin, please help Aunt Lin lay down on the bed properly. I will begin my acupuncture."

    "Okay. Is there something else you need, Xue''er?" asked Uncle Lin.

    Yue Xuexia said, "Then a clean towel and a basin of warm water. Aunt Lin would definitely sweat a lot. Uncle Lin can help me wipe her sweat."

    "Sure. Leave that to me," said Uncle Lin.

    Taking her Golden Dragon Acupuncture Needles from her system storage, Yue Xuexia pretended to take them out of her car and began acupuncture on Aunt Lin. The entire session lasted an hour, during which Aunt Lin felt so relaxed that she dozed off, but Uncle Lin knew that her condition had improved; her cheeks were more flushed than they had been previously, and even her slightly purple lips had returned to a healthy color.

    After being sick for so long, Aunt Lin felt hungry again when she woke up, and Uncle Lin continued to support her while she perspired.

    Grumbles~

    Aunt Lin murmured, "Honey, I''m hungry."

    "Let me wipe you up first, then I will cook some porridge for you," said Uncle Lin.

    Yue Xuexia just finished taking back her needles and said, "Uncle Lin, please continue to wipe Aunt''s sweat. I will cook the porridge for you. Since I forbid you to drink the medicine, I should make some medicinal meal for you tonight."

    "Are the ingredients in the kitchen enough?" asked Aunt Lin.

    Yue Xuexia answered, "It should be. I will make something delicious for you to eat, Aunt Lin. Please let me borrow the kitchen."

    "Go ahead, Xue''er. If you need help, there''s a maid who will ask her anything," said Uncle Lin.

    "Grandpa, Grandma, we''re home!" said the children.

    The children had gathered in the Lin family house, where they were shocked to see a fairy-like lady in their home and stared at her shyly, especially the only young man in the group. The children loved to eat and play, so after they got home, these little ones decided to play in the Lin family house.

    Lin Tianyu is the eldest son of Lin Xiyu, the only son of Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin. The Old Lin Couple had two children, one female and one male. The eldest is a female named Lin Shiyu, but she wasn''t in the country as she had been married for years and lives in Canada. As the second child and only male child of the old couple, Lin Xiyu was also married but lived in the same house as his parents.

    Lin Xiyu had one son and one daughter. They are called Lin Tianyu and Lin Shira. Both were in grade school. The son was in sixth grade, while the little lady was in fourth grade.

    The two other young ladies who came home with them were the daughters of Fu-dage next door. The Old Fu couple had two male children: the eldest, Fu Ruan, is a computer engineer and is married to Qu Wenxi, his childhood sweetheart, whom Yue Xuexia knew from when she was still in elementary school. Fu Ruan and Qu Wenxi had two daughters, Fu Wenya and Fu Ruya, the eldest of whom is in the fifth grade and is close to Lin Tianyu, and the youngest is a Lin Shira classmate.

    After school, these four would play together all the time. Today, however, they were not prepared to meet Yue Xuexia. Yue Xuexia''s beauty has been amplified to the maximum, and to the children, she appears to be a goddess or a fairy. When she notices a few pairs of eyes on her, she smiles, but beneath those eyes, she is so nervous that her body tenses up.

    Aunt Lin and Uncle Lin noticed Yue Xuexia''s awkwardness. This was the first time she had to meet her little nieces and nephews.

    Uncle Lin said, "Welcome back. Did Wenya and Ruya drop by next door before coming here?"

    "Y-Yes, Uncle Lin," said Fu Wenya and Fu Ruya as they stared at Yue Xuexia, dazed.

    "So pretty~ like a fairy. Elder sister, are you a fairy?" asked Fu Ruya as she approached Yue Xuexia fearlessly.

    Seeing this, Lin Shira followed after Fu Ruya and also approached Yue Xuexia. They were holding on to her clothes with glowing eyes.

    Aunt Lin introduced Yue Xuexia to the children.

    "Hahaha~ What an elder sister! This is your eldest aunt from Grandpa Yue Yuya''s side. You''ve met Grandpa Yuya, right? This is his eldest daughter."

    "Hello, children! No, I''m not a fairy. I''m your Aunt Yue Xuexia. You can call me Aunt Xue. Nice to meet you, Shira, Ruya, Tianyu, and Wenya," said Yue Xuexia with a smile.

    "Nice to meet you, Aunt Xue!" said Lin Tian Yu and Fu Wenya. They greeted her politely.

    Meanwhile, the two youngest were bold and jumped on Yue Xuexia''s embrace.

    Fu Ruya said, "Fairy Aunt Xue, hug Ruya!"

    "Me too. Fairy Aunt Xue hugs Shira~" said Lin Shira.

    Yue Xuexia grinned and did not know how to reply. She could hold one of them at a time in her arms, but it would be impossible to hold two at once; even though they would appear small, each one would undoubtedly weigh more than five kilograms.

    Aunt Lin said, "Okay, stop that, Shira, Ruya. Your aunt can''t carry you both at the same time. Look on the table. Your aunt brought some mini cakes for you brats."

    "Yey! Cakes!!" said Ruya and Shira.

    Lin Tianyu and Fu Wenya were also delighted to see the mini cakes. It looks beautiful, like jewels in a box.

    Uncle Lin said, "Okay, eat only one slice now. You can eat the rest after dinner."

    "Okay~"