Watching Aunt Xiu Lian and Xiao i rush off to handle the hospital transfer, Pillar's second uncle was so anxious that he jumped up and pointed at Shen Qiang, saying, "Shen Qiang, I'm telling you straight up today, if anything happens to Pillar, I'm not done with you!"
Pillar's eldest aunt was hopping mad too, and shouted, "Just because you've studied for a few days outside doesn't an you're capable. If anything happens to Pillar, you'll pay with your life."
The Village Chief looked displeased, frowned and said, "Alright, alright, everyone shut up. At this critical mont, what's the point of saying anything? Just do what needs to be done!" After saying this, the Village Chief pulled Shen Qiang aside and whispered, "Shen Qiang, I know you an well, but you're too young. Do you know what the Doctrine of the an is?"
Shen Qiang smiled, "I don't quite understand it, but in everything I do, I just want to do it well."
The Village Chief frowned, glanced coldly at Pillar's eldest aunt and second uncle, and lowered his voice saying, "Without the skill, don't take on delicate tasks. Do you think Pillar's second uncle and elder aunt want Pillar to beco disabled? I'm telling you, they don't, but right now they're sacrificing the pawn to save the king."
"If the hand is gone, the person is still here. If there's money, give money; if not, offer help. Their goal is to minimize the loss. Originally, this matter has nothing to do with you. You taking it all upon yourself, if nothing happens, everyone laughs. But if sothing does, do you believe that with the Zhang Family, they could turn your entire household upside down?"
Shen Qiang smiled, looked at Pillar's second uncle making an angry call to Pillar's father, and at his elder aunt criticizing non-stop, and said calmly, "Thank you, Village Chief, for your guidance. But in this matter, I'm not concerned with anyone else; I'm only focused on Pillar. I've known him for twenty years, he's been by my side since I can rember."
"So I won't consider other things. If his hand can be saved, and he lives well in the future, if he calls Shen Brother, whether sincerely or with pretense, it makes happy. So this matter is settled. You don't need to bla for being nosy; if it were soone else, even if you called , I'd tell you I don't have ti."
Hearing this, the Village Chief sighed.
Then turned away to help out.
Pillar's second uncle and elder aunt didn't look kindly at Shen Qiang either.
Shen Qiang understood, because if Pillar's hand is gone, his second uncle would have complaints, and the two families might fall out. But there's still a chance to redy this. However, if Pillar's life is gone, considering Pillar's father and Aunt Xiu Lian's temper, there's no need to think; even blood brothers would certainly turn against each other, relentless and unforgiving.
That's why Shen Qiang doesn't feel at all that they are insisting on surgery for Pillar.
But at the sa ti, Shen Qiang, with a sigh, couldn't help but admire the person who once said: "The one who understands you best is always your enemy!" that Saint.
Shen Qiang doesn't rember who specifically said this.
But these words are indeed insightful.
Among all the people present, even the Village Chief who called Shen Qiang over, not a single person believed in Shen Qiang.
Only Aunt Xiu Lian did.
Because since childhood, Shen Qiang and Pillar have been comparing with each other.
If Shen Qiang eats ice cream, Pillar must eat it too.
If Shen Qiang has a toy, Pillar must have it, and even better.
If Shen Qiang wears new shoes, Pillar must also wear new shoes.
In short, whatever Shen Qiang has, Pillar must have; whatever Shen Qiang lacks, Pillar must also have.
From small items like stationery boxes, pencil sharpeners, to big ones like Xiaobawang consoles, there's never been a thing that Pillar wouldn't excel in compared to Shen Qiang.
Because the two families live in adjoining courtyards, Aunt Xiu Lian always wanted Pillar to excel over Shen Qiang. From a few years old, the comparisons began, and whenever Pillar couldn't surpass, she'd say Shen Qiang is just a bit older.
But ironically, because of this.
Aunt Xiu Lian understands Shen Qiang far more than ordinary people, even knowing things that Shen Qiang's parents do not.
Because she's always been exhausting her mind considering how to make Pillar excel over Shen Qiang.
From what Shen Qiang wears, plays, reads, eats, to whether he lies or bullies Pillar, she has observed for nearly twenty years.
In her words, she describes Shen Qiang like this: "Huh? Shen Qiang? I've seen him grow up. As soon as he opens his mouth, I know what he wants to say. As soon as his butt rises, I know how many poo he'll drop. If my son cries, it's certainly Shen Qiang bullying him again. Trying to fool ? He's far from skilled enough!"
So Shen Qiang is not at all surprised by Aunt Xiu Lian's decision because Aunt Xiu Lian can tell whether Shen Qiang is boasting or speaking the truth.
This simply cannot be hidden from her.
Soon enough, with everyone lending a hand, Pillar was put into Shen Qiang's car, as Shen Qiang's car was a spacious SUV with a flat-folded backseat for Pillar to lie on.
Once Pillar was in the car, Shen Qiang ushered everyone else out, subsequently closing the car doors and windows.
He examined Pillar's arm.
About five or six visible blisters had ford on the arm, two of which had already burst and were black in the center.
Shen Qiang summoned the Plague Source.
He then gently touched Pillar's already broken arm.
Suddenly, clarity filled Shen Qiang's eyes.
The Plague Source emitted a sound akin to cheering, "Delicious, delicious! Tasty!"
Imdiately, Shen Qiang clearly sensed the Anthrax Bacteria pouring like tides into the leaves of the Plague Source.
This made Shen Qiang's eyes shine.
The Anthrax Bacteria were obtained.
With this, Shen Qiang could compensate for the disadvantage in front of the gas mask because this thing can infect through the skin.
At this mont, Pillar, lying in the car, regained consciousness, saw Shen Qiang, and said, "Shen Brother, where am I? They're going to saw off my hand, tell them I won't let them."
Shen Qiang smiled, "Don't worry, with here nothing will happen, don't overthink things."
Pillar agreed with a nod.
Shen Qiang smiled, "I heard you smashed your wife's phone, that's a good move."
Pillar said nothing.
Shen Qiang smiled, "Don't play dead with , I know you're alright, and I know you all too well. From childhood until now, whenever I had sothing good, you'd always try to find sothing even better. If you couldn't get it, you'd secretly take it. My slingshot and ice cart were taken by you."
Upon hearing this, the extrely tired Pillar suddenly chuckled, "You still rember that?"
Shen Qiang chuckled in return, "You little rascal, I know you too well. When you see my girlfriend is pretty, if you don't have so thoughts, you wouldn't be you. But I don't care what you're thinking, just don't mistreat your girlfriend, and don't learn from Aunt Xiu Lian."
"Aunt Xiu Lian only sees our village, she thinks being influential in the village is impressive, but in reality, you've been outside, you should know that there's always soone better and sothing greater. You think I'm impressive, but in the eyes of truly impressive people, I'm nothing. So once you're well, seriously and steadily do sothing instead of always competing with , is that fun?"
Pillar hesitated for a long ti and said, "At least let win once."
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