14 Food diagnosis (1/2)

Little 4th shouted excitedly: ”Big Sister YingYing sit next to me!”

Li Xiuying walked around the table and sat next to the enthusiastic little bun.

Elder Qin: ”Dr. Li this is my wife.” He gestured to the woman beside him.

Li Xiuying raised both her eyebrows. There was confusion written all over her face. She looked around the table and then between Madame Qin and Elder Qin.

Madame Qin picked up on Li Xiuying's confusion.

Madame Qin: ”I'm his second wife, I am 45 years old and my husband is only 55. We were also surprised when I fell pregnant with Little 4th. My husband has informed me about your confusing regarding little 4th... conception.” She gently giggle.

When her red-faced husband had told her last night about pills comment she had laughed until she had tears in her eyes.

Li Xiuying nodded her head. She had thought Elder Qin was 70. Now that she looked at his face, he looked much younger than he did yesterday. Li Xiuying concluded that elder qin looked older yesterday because he was worried about little 4th's condition. Hence he seemed to have gained several decades.

Madame Qin: ”Dr. Li, thank you so much for everything you have done for Little 4th. I don't know how we can repay you for all you have done.”

Li Xiuying automatically quoted her fees: ”I charge 100k for every 5 minutes. Cheque or cash.”

Madame Qin wasn't put off by Li Xiuying abruptness. Instead she laughed elegantly at Li Xiuying's lack of EQ.

She thought to herself: 'This girl's straight forwardness is like a breath of fresh air compared to all those lotus flower socialites.'

Madame Qin turned to her husband. ”Make sure you write a cheque for Dr.Li”

Li Xiuying: ”Why am I here?”

Qin Xian Jun: ”When we entered Little 4th's hospital room we found you on the floor. We had some doctors check you over and run some test. They said it was just due to exhausting. We also mentioned that you were hit with a car. They said there were no internal injuries or broken bones. They provided some creams and ointments for the scratches and bruises on your body.” He looked awkwardly at Li Xiuying.

Li Xiuying remained silent.

Qin Xian Jun: ”We thought it wouldn't be appropriate if we just left you by yourself, so we brought you home. The maids bathed and change you. Mother bought you various things you may need.”

Li Xiuying nodded her head.

Li Xiuying: ”Thank you. I'll be leaving now.” She started to stand up. Li Xiuying had tasks to accomplish, she also wanted to recover from the days events. She hadn't felt like herself since waking yesterday morning.

Elder Qin: ”Please at least have some breakfast before you go. We waited for you so we could all eat together. I was also hoping to discuss some things with you.”

Li Xiuying sat back down. She didn't want to appear to be an ingrate and refuse their hospitality.

She looked at the table that was filled with numerous breakfast foods.

Li Xiuying reached out and put a bowl of congee in front of the little bun, then she took his plate and placed 2 steamed buns and half a jiānbĭng. She then did the same for herself.

Little 4th's eyes sparkled like the milky way.

Little 4th and Li Xiuying began eating.

Everyone else around the table was shocked. This was the first time that Little 4th was eating without having to be coaxed or forced.

Madame Qin was beginning to like Li Xiuying more and more.

Elder Qin: ”Are you the famous Dr. Li? The Dr. Li who graduated from medical school at the age of 15 having done an accelerated course and gone on to become certified in countless specialties?”

Li Xiuying nodded.

Elder Qin: ” Then your father was...”

Before Elder Qin could finish Li Xiuying looked at him with a penetrating gaze.

Elder Qin was shocked. He has faced down countless CEO's of big corporations, he had met numerous prime minister's, presidents and foreign dignitaries and he hadn't even batted an eye lid.

But one look from this little girl was enough to make him choke down his words.

Elder Qin cleared his throat.

The rest of the Qin's took this opportunity to fire questions at Li Xiuying.

Qin Song: ”What are the areas you are specialized in?”

Qin Jie: ”Did you really go to medical school in the UK? How did you mange to qualify by 15? How many years is the accelerated course you did?”