Chapter 133 - Blessing and Misfortune Go Hand in Hand (1/2)

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Pey, what is there to be complacent about? It’s just clinching the top place in the middle school examination. You should come in first again in your high school examination and attend the best universities in our country—Tsinghua University and Peking University,” the auntie who was rejected spoke harshly.

Although she sounded like sour grapes, she really hoped that Qiao Nan could tutor her grandson. It had to be free of charge and on a voluntary basis.

Qiao Nan did not seem to mind the auntie’s reaction. Having finalized the matters pertaining to high school admission, Qiao Nan was elated. She was waiting for Qiao Dongliang to come home so that she could break the good news to him.

Never did she know that the saying ‘Blessing and misfortune comes in turn’ would come true.

Qiao Nan’s good mood only lasted for less than half a day before she heard the bad news.

“Qiao Nan, is your mom not at home?” Qiao Dongliang’s colleague ran to the Qiao’s residence in a fl.u.s.ter. He did not manage to find Ding Jiayi and only saw Qiao Zijin and Qiao Nan at home.

Since Qiao Dongliang mentioned in his department today about his younger daughter coming in first in the middle school examination, the colleague unconsciously called out Qiao Nan’s name first when he spoke.

“My mom is working. What is the matter?” Qiao Nan was stunned. “Are you looking for my mom for anything urgent? Should I bring you to my mom’s working place?”

“Something happened your dad!”

“My dad?”

“What happened to my dad?” Qiao Zijin jumped at the news.

“When your dad was delivering something, he was. .h.i.t by someone’s car. He’s in the hospital now.”

“!” Both Qiao Zijin and Qiao Nan were scared stiff. Qiao Zijin’s eyes became wet and drops of tears rolled down her face. “Then… then, is my dad alright? He… he didn’t die right, did he?”

“Shush, what nonsense are you talking about?!” Qiao Nan gave Qiao Zijin a stare. “Is my dad’s injury serious? Is it because he needs surgery, so my mom must be present to sign the papers? I will bring you to look for my mom now.” As she thought about it, Qiao Nan secretly brought along the 300 yuan she received today in case of emergencies.

“Yes, he really needs surgery. Your mom must be present to sign the papers.” The colleague did not expect Qiao Nan to react so quickly given her young age, and she knew so much. On the contrary, Qiao Zijin, who was older than her by two years, was scared to tears and did not know anything else.

Qiao Nan found Ding Jiayi with lightning speed. Then, the three of them, mother and daughters, rushed to the hospital.

“Are you all the patient’s relatives?” Seeing that Ding Jiayi and the rest was finally here, the doctor came up to them and said in a displeased tone. “Do you know that every second you delay will reduce the survival rate of the injured?!”

“Sorry, Doctor. We are terribly sorry. How is my dad now?” Qiao Nan apologized again and again.

“Your dad’s condition is not too good. His waist was injured. We are giving him checkups to find out the specific situation. We can determine the treatment plan afterward. However, your dad’s injury is too serious. He definitely needs surgery, so there is a need for his family members to be around. Additionally, you will need to prepare the money.”

“This… How much money is required?” Ding Jiayi’s voice trembled. She was scared out of her wits.

When Qiao Nan brought someone to inform her earlier that Qiao Dongliang had been knocked down by a car, Ding Jiayi was already so scared that she nearly lost her soul.