Chapter 2801 - 2863: Ice Cream

The last hope... When the little girl’s parents heard, a glimmer of hope appeared in their eyes, but then the little girl’s mother said: "Thank you, but... let’s leave it at that!"

"Ma’am, I’m not a swindler, and I’ve no reason to cheat you out of this little money. To encounter the little girl in this vast sea of people is a kind of fate. Consider it my way of thanking her for helping take photos. Here’s my number, after you go back, you can think about it. You don’t have to bring money, surely it’s not abduction or extortion." Li Yifei understood the concerns of the little girl’s parents, so he said these words. He actually understood more deeply, in Huaxia, many times in an ordinary family, when a family member gets a terminal illness, there’s a sense of helplessness. Whether they have money or not, they don’t know what to do. Sometimes they are deceived by some unqualified hospitals and incompetent doctors, losing the hard-earned money saved over half a lifetime, but the sick family member still doesn’t receive proper treatment, often delaying treatment and prolonging the disease, eventually losing both money and life.

This is not an isolated case; it’s even a tragedy for many families. So, some say in Huaxia, one can’t afford to fall ill. Once you get a terminal illness, it’s better not to treat it, just wait for death, so as not to harm the family, after all, the living need to live. If you spend all the living’s money, then what about those still living?

Of course, this might be a bit extreme. Li Yifei had heard many such stories in earlier years, each one if told, might leave people shocked, astonished, even shouting in disbelief about how such things could happen. Yet in some places, such things do happen.

On the street, you meet someone who claims they can cure cancer; would you believe it if it happened to you? Right, surely not believing it, believing it would mean there’s something wrong with your mind. So when Li Yifei saw the other party still hesitating, he said: "Sir, Ma’am, this matter is worth trying. Even if it can’t save a life, being able to extend life for a few years is worth it. Technology is progressing so quickly; who knows if a new drug will be developed next year."

"Alright, I’ll think about it with her dad when we go back, thank you very much!" The girl’s mother was swayed.

Li Yifei nodded and said: "It’s okay, meeting is fate, I wouldn’t cheat this kind of money. Just thinking you shouldn’t lose your beloved daughter. I also hope the little girl can grow up healthy and happy."

"Thank you, I..." The little girl’s father hesitated, he was indeed tempted. After living in the hospital for less than a month, they spent hundreds of thousands, but the doctors did advise them to go back, because further treatment would be the same, so the two had virtually no other options. Today was the little girl’s idea to take a walk; she hadn’t been out since she got sick due to the risk of infection, considering her physical condition, a small illness would be fatal.

However, the parents agreed to their daughter’s request, after all, they wouldn’t be staying in Haicheng for long, maybe they would leave today and then take their daughter home... waiting to die.

It’s very cruel. As parents, watching your child die, and in extreme pain no less, probably no parent can bear.

The little girl’s parents were the same, hearing Li Yifei talk like that, their hearts wavered.

"No need to thank me, you can go back and consider it. If you want to try, contact me. I promise you won’t spend a penny. Miracles do happen!" Li Yifei said.

Coming back, Li Yifei saw Wu Shuwei had taken a photo with the little girl, it was her holding the phone and holding the little girl. In the photo, Wu Shuwei was smiling happily, the little girl was smiling even brighter, though her illness was undeniable.

"Big brother, why did you talk with my parents for so long?" The little girl asked.

"Um, talked about some things, do you want to keep strolling?"

"No, I’ve already seen the Pearl Tower and took some photos, that’s enough. I’m heading back now. Big brother, sister, goodbye, wish you happiness, you will definitely be happy!" The little girl said, waving as she walked back toward her parents.

Li Yifei also waved, waited for the girl and her parents to reunite and then the three turned and walked away, Wu Shuwei softly sighed and said: "Is it a terminal illness?"

"Uh-huh, cancer spread, late stage!" Li Yifei said.

Wu Shuwei’s face showed pity, regretfully saying: "This makes people so sad, she shouldn’t have such a fate."

"That’s why I talked to her parents, I know a doctor, maybe we can try it." Li Yifei said.

"You can cure it?" Wu Shuwei immediately asked in surprise; she knew Li Yifei was a miraculous person, full of mysteries, but to cure cancer? Wouldn’t that be a miracle in human medicine? If cancer can be treated, Li Yifei would win the Nobel Prize in Medicine next year, and definitely win it, completely outshining scientists of the same period.

Li Yifei nodded and said: "Maybe I can, never tried it, who knows, but since she helped us take photos, as a thank you, I give her a hope, it’s only fitting."

"Yes, yes, absolutely yes. Yifei, if you can treat her, that would be too wonderful." Wu Shuwei said with surprise, holding onto Li Yifei, not caring about the crowd.

Li Yifei laughed and said: "Don’t be too excited. I said I could, but we have to see the specifics, and... it’s completely spread, it’s really difficult."

"No, no, I believe in you, Yifei, you’re the best, so you must be able to treat her!" Wu Shuwei immediately shook her head.

Good, for the rescue of a newly acquainted little sister, Wu Shuwei was all out, even started acting cute. Li Yifei laughed aloud and said: "I’ll try, really will give it my best, otherwise I wouldn’t have said anything."

"That’s certain. I still trust in your character," Wu Shuwei said.

"Oh? That’s what you say, that you trust my character. Hmm, then from now on, don’t shut your door at night since you trust me anyway,"

"How’s that the same? Everyone knows you’re a big perv... ugh, why am I even talking about this with you? Anyway, I’m definitely going to shut it and even lock it," Wu Shuwei instantly said with wide eyes.

Li Yifei shook his head and said, "If I really wanted to do something, even an iron door wouldn’t help. Not even if you locked up a safe."

Wu Shuwei pursed her lips and didn’t respond to Li Yifei. After a brief silence, Wu Shuwei promptly said, "You’ve promised to treat them, you can’t go back on your word!"

"They have to contact me first. If they don’t trust me or reach out, there’s nothing I can do. After all, I don’t have their contact info. Trying to find them in the vast sea of people — you’re making it hard for me."

"You didn’t get their contact info?"

"Think about it, a person comes up to you on the street claiming they can cure cancer—would you believe them? Believing them would be crazy," Li Yifei said, speechless.

Wu Shuwei’s mouth moved slightly, realizing it totally made sense. She said "Oh," and nodded, "Okay, then let’s wait and hope they seize this opportunity and don’t miss it."

"Come on, let’s continue our stroll forward. But if you get tired, we’ll head back to sleep," Li Yifei said.

Wu Shuwei moved a step away and emphasized, "Firstly, I’m not tired. Secondly, it’s you sleeping in your space, and me in mine. We’re not sleeping together."

As she emphasized that, a passing young couple overheard and couldn’t help but giggle. The girl quickly turned back and said, "Sorry, sorry," as the couple ran off giggling. Li Yifei laughed heartily, making Wu Shuwei feel embarrassed, causing her to jump back to hit him.

If Li Yifei didn’t want to get hit, he could easily dodge away, but he chose the latter, letting her small fists rain down on his shoulders, playing around.

"Ice cream, two please," Li Yifei said as he walked to the ice cream cart. Wu Shuwei sat on a bench over 20 meters away, watching as he returned with a smile. He paid, got the ice cream, and handed one to Wu Shuwei.

"So much? I’m afraid I can’t finish it!" Wu Shuwei said.

"No worries, one serving won’t make you gain weight, besides, you’re not fat now!"

"I’m just scared of stomach aches after. It’s too cold!"

"Silly, with me here, you won’t get a stomach ache. If you feel unwell, just tell me; I can make you feel better in a few minutes!" Li Yifei said.

Wu Shuwei’s ears warmed. Li Yifei’s words had ambiguities, though he might not have meant it that way. She slightly turned her head and said, "Still, it can’t lead to a stomach ache."

"Alright, eat what you can. Whatever’s left, give to me, okay?"

"No way!" Wu Shuwei thought of the saliva-covered ice cream she’d eaten, feeling a bit disgusted about sharing it with Li Yifei. After all, they weren’t a couple. Couples can share each other’s saliva without any issue.

With that mindset, Wu Shuwei forced herself to finish the giant ice cream, especially since it was on a relatively cold evening. Afterward, she felt the discomfort, clutching her stomach as Li Yifei, who had already finished, said, "Give me your hand."

"No!"

"Be good, don’t strain yourself when your stomach hurts. You didn’t have to finish it all, you could always throw it away," Li Yifei said as he reached over, grabbing her hand. Wu Shuwei stiffened, allowing Li Yifei to draw her hand over. She tried withdrawing but couldn’t. Soon, his True Qi entered her body, delivering warmth and comfort. Wu Shuwei ceased her struggle, letting Li Yifei’s True Qi ease her discomfort.

The process was quick, lasting only seconds, though Li Yifei held on for five minutes. He even tried different hand gestures, noticing Wu Shuwei’s palms sweat before saying, "Alright, remember: eat cold stuff in moderation. If you can’t finish it, you can throw it away, even if you don’t want to give it to me!"

"You..." Wu Shuwei felt a bit aggrieved, realizing she forgot she could throw it away. Yet she stubbornly responded, "Throwing it away is wasteful. Either finish it or don’t buy it."